Miami Heat fans are becoming increasingly frustrated as the team’s losing streak continues. On Saturday night, their seventh consecutive loss came in the form of a heavy 34-point defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, which left fans feeling even more disheartened. Instead of another late-game collapse or blown lead, this loss was a stark reminder of the Heat’s struggles.
Some fans voiced their displeasure with the team’s performance, with one fan criticizing the roster for falling apart after Jimmy Butler’s absence, calling out the team’s reliance on him and pointing out that players like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo have been ineffective without Butler on the court. Despite individual statistics, like Herro and Adebayo’s garbage-time points, the team has been consistently losing, which has only added to the frustration.
In this latest game, Duncan Robinson, Andrew Wiggins, and Tyler Herro combined for just 16 points on 6-of-23 shooting, with Robinson failing to score any points at all.
Criticism also extended to head coach Erik Spoelstra. Some fans argue that no matter who the Heat drafts or signs in free agency, the team will continue to struggle under Spoelstra’s leadership, with one fan claiming the coach has not adapted or improved his offensive game plan since the days of LeBron James. The frustration has led to some fans calling for a change, suggesting that it might be time for a “divorce” between the team and Spoelstra.
With little optimism surrounding the team’s performance, some fans are now hoping the Heat will tank for the rest of the season, or at least acknowledging that the team seems headed in that direction.
Currently ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference, the Heat are falling further behind the eighth-place Orlando Magic, and they will face a tough challenge against the New York Knicks on Monday night, who currently have a 42-24 record.