Miami Heat Now Chasing That “One Shining Moment” After Locking Up No. 10 Seed
The Miami Heat are in an all too familiar position.
Another season, another appearance in the Play-In Tournament.
The Heat had an impressive victory against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday, but it wasn’t enough to help avoid the last spot in the Eastern Conference. They open the postseason at the Chicago Bulls Wednesday at United Center.
The Heat are viewing it as a chance for redemption after a third straight disappointing regular season.
“Winner goes home,” Adebayo said. “It’s like the NCAA Tournament. Anything can happen. We’ve seen teams in the tournament that have got swept by a team in the regular season and you get that one shining moment and it’s a turnaround.
The Heat lost all three games against the Bulls this season, including a 119-111 defeat Wednesday in Chicago. The teams met last year in the Play-In, with the Heat winning and advancing to play the eventual champion Boston Celtics in the first round.
As the lowest seed, the Heat are in a single-elimination fight and must win two road games to make the playoffs.
“We’re 0-3 against them in the season,” Herro said. “It’s going to be obviously a big challenge for us going on the road and winning two games. Nothing we haven’t done before and we’re ready for the challenge.”
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