Erik Spoelstra on evaluating the Heat's season We deserve the criticism We deserve the embarrassment of the last two games Its not what our organization is about We felt play-in wins would lead to a lot more That was irrational on our part

Although their season ended in a loss the Heat players are offering words of encouragement to the Hornets squad

LaMelo Balls Daddy calls out Erik Spoelstra Thats just how the Balls are taught We do some dangerous stuff get out the way

Howard Beck on Bams 83 A few quotes that I got in conversations with NBA coaches via text These are snippets Total bullshit Bush league Heat Culture is no more Washington should have knocked him on his ass and unfair to Wizards and Keefe meaning the coach Brian Keefe Like embarrassing

JJ Redick on missed foul on LeBron Another night where the explanations get changed based on a win We had to overcome a lot tonight and you know exactly what i'm talking about

Mike Brown It's a 7-game series for a reason Stuff's gonna happen Each game is its own entity We didn't play our best basketball

Victor Wembanyama with a perfectly timed block on Norman Powell's layup attempt and coach Spoelstra receives a technical as he wanted a goaltending with replaysSpurs and NBC commentaries