Miami Heat’s Offense SOLVED by the NBA? — Diving Into the Numbers
Miami Heat drop three straight for the first time this season—have NBA defenses finally cracked Erik Spoelstra’s high-paced offense, or are cold shooting nights and key injuries to Tyler Herro and Norm Powell to blame?
Wes Goldberg spotlights Miami’s sluggish offense against the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, and Orlando Magic, exploring how opposing teams have adjusted by packing the paint and getting back in transition. Key issues discussed include the Heat’s surprising lack of efficiency in transition despite leading the league in pace, missed open threes, and the impact of missing reliable shooters. Goldberg also breaks down Miami’s evolving approach versus zone and man defenses, the need for more pick-and-roll sets, and why increased emphasis on corner threes could help. Plus, insight into Tyler Herro’s injury status and what his looming return means for Miami’s strategy in the NBA Cup knockout stage.
0:00 — Heat’s Three-Game Losing Streak
9:53 — Diagnosing Offense Problems & Solutions
21:17 — Tyler Herro Injury Update & Implications
Locked On Heat TEXT LINE: Support the show and get texts from Wes & David on Heat News, Game Previews, Live Game Notes, Q&As, & More…
📲 https://joinsubtext.com/c/lockedonheat
📲 TEXT: (786) 998-7029
Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-heat/
Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More
🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba
📲 Follow Locked On Heat on Twitter
Locked On Heat https://twitter.com/LockedOnHeat
David Ramil https://twitter.com/dramil13
Wes Goldberg https://twitter.com/wcgoldberg
📸 Follow Locked On Heat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonheat/
📺 Follow Locked On NBA: https://linktr.ee/lockedonnba
📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers
DoorDash
Next time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50 the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.
DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.
No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit https://DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.
DoorDash — In your bag all season long.
Quo
See why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.
Rippling
Get Rippling FREE for 6 months. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details: https://app.rippling.com/legal/promoterms
PrizePicks
Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.
Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA
SKIMS
Shop SKIMS Men’s now at https://SKIMS.com.
When you place your order, choose “podcast” in the post-purchase survey and select our show from the dropdown to let them know we sent you.
The SKIMS Holiday Shop is open — so if you’re looking for the perfect gift this season, SKIMS has you covered.
Rugiet
Visit https://rugiet.com/lockedonnba to get 15% off your first order.
And don’t forget to use our code LOCKEDONNBA so they know we sent you.
Rugiet — stop making excuses and start making moves.
Robinhood
You expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move.
All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor.
Gametime
Today’s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.
FanDuel
Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
#miamiheat #heat #nba #bamadebayo #tylerherro
36 Comments
Why won’t anyone talk about the fact that this team has 1 center on it like I mean cmon you wanna point out things being figured out you can bet that teams know they can out rebound and score in the paint on Miami because of that 1 fact every single game this is on the front office entirely
Memphis ran the same offense and what did it got them,it's over no more #3 seed and scheme talk,the Heat schedule for the rest of this month and Jan.,the Heat will be in play in land or worse, upgrade the talent,in my opinion,trade Herro and a couple reserves for draft capital to bring in better talent and have cap flexibility to upgrade the roster,Go Heat.
They are playing too much 101 ball
I told y'all that this offense is extremely flawed, case in point, Herro and Powell don't have any chemistry because of injuries and lack of playing time that will continue to be a problem moving forward, they have a lack of size upfront because they don't have a backup center, because of coach Spo's insistance of playing Ware as a backup instead of a starter (Bam can't do it as a starting center) and finally, Mitchell is not the long term solution as the starting PG, they have to give Jakučionis a shot as a PG, alternate both Jaku and Davion at the point and develope them. At the same time, Jovic's confidence is at a all time low, which is expected, Fontecchio has hit a wall, Wiggins and Jaquez might hit that wall soon and Spo has fallen into his old habits again.
So now, what should they do? Going after Giannis? If they do, they will end up regretting it and it will become another Jimmy Butler situation. There is nothing wrong about tanking a season and take a shot at a top 3 pick, especially in this upcoming draft. Trade Herro, Wiggins, Jovic, Fontecchio and Powell too, stack up some draft assets and retool this Heat team with younger, more athletic and versatile talents. If they stay where they are and go the latter route (go after a whale like Giannis and give away the whole farm), they will fail and Pat Riley will retire with a pie on his face.
They miss shots in transition because nobody has enough athleticism to dunk over guys….they get to the rim and miss layups or get shots blocked
Lost to the Kings. Just awful.
Who is the Super Star in this team ? Is not Bam ? 😅 Now some Fans understand me ? Bam never be that guy. He is not a franchise face. He is not Giannis !! That is why is the best option to trade for a true Star.
Spo is an expert frustrating our youth players. We are the only team with our first round pick don’t played one single minute. Always the same thing !! Heat Culture, he is not ready for Heat Culture bla bla bla . 😂😂😂
Wes is Rigth !! We will need all offensive options.
The goat David with another DNP. Essential piece to the team
Worst loss and game last night for Miami. I think not having key players out there last night was too much mentally for a team that looks exhausted coming off back to backs, not to mention having to claw back in both games to Detroit and Dallas, only to lose both games. They need a couple of days to rethink everything.
Can we stop the Bull💩 about Bam finally? He’s a $50 mill role player who can only win when he’s being carried
The smartest players in this league use the free throw line to manage the emotions of both teams. It’s how you slow opponents’ momentum and keep your head above water when other teams are going on runs. It also helps you manage the score while your offense needs to find itself.
It does the opposite when you are missing the free throws. You miss, the other team keeps their juice, and deflates you even further.
We are losing these games largely at the line, and that’s just unacceptable.
They have figured out Spo. Stop making excuses for Spo. How the hell you are going to run when one guy is killing you? The Heat are a defensive team you all keep talking pace and offense. i believe this team is about Ware, Bam, Wiggins and Mitchell. It starts with the defense.
Pls get Giannis at all cost! This team is a pretender not a contender.
The coming of Tyler is matched up perfectly with the demise of Kelel Ware. Why in 3 of the last 4 gms Ware has played a total of 10 shots; in 66 minutes Ware only taken 10 shots. Spo loves to TEACH Ware a lesson, what lesson no one knows. i REPEAT, "If Spo hated Ware, he wouldn't treat him any worse. But at bigger issue is how unsettling it is to know your team wants to trade you and Tyler for Giannis. Tyler injury is stalling the trade for FAKE INJURY Giannis and Ware is left in limbo, not wanted by his team, highly disliked by his coach. A choach would rather loose than feature Kelel. Trade WARE.
Spo has made Kelel into a very average player and he is glad he won the head-game war. Trade Kelel and he explodes at the star he is; did I say PLEASE TRADE THE SLENDER RIM BENDER, SOONER RATHER THAN LATER DO THE DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks Wes for putting in the hard yards on the weekend, appreciate the grind for Heat fans!
RILEY…is and have been consistent in thinking his teams are good…losing to a throw together team in Sacramento shows you we are trash
Did the Heat went on vacation with David?
I just think spo’s rotations and substitutions are insane and we’re at the point of the season and spo does this every year where he’s just throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks because there’s no way a guy like Jovic who doesn’t look like a nba player at the moment should get any run at all at that point play kasparas
So much whining from this fanbase
Did you guys actually think this team was going to be great this year?? It was always going to be a development year with all the young guys in the lineup
You fans are always miserable because you set your expectations too high. Frankly, they have overachieved to this point.
How to fix the offense: Trade for Giannis…on a side note I can't wait until David comes back, listening to just Wes is horrible
This Miami Heat team headed by Bam & Tyler is simply NOT going anywhere. Bam & Tyler are both just C-Star players. The best path forward is to trade Bam & Tyler for Giannis. Remember, this team was already winning even without Bam & Tyler not too long ago. That’s why you heard those “we don’t need Bam, we don’t need Herro”. The team just needs one more backup/solid PF/C for Giannis & Ware.
This team has been worse since Herro came back…make of that what you will.
Dru Smith great defender confused consistently playmaking decisions. Mr Smith needs to remind himself he is not 6’5 He played like a GLeague Guard.
Spo should have started Pell Larson. Smith is not qualified to be the first choice to backup Mitchell EVER
It just heat lost their identity
Tyler comes back sure they win a couple of games but the chemistry is in mess. Spo wants play small faced it he is just that stubborn. He making sure Bam and Ware is inefficient so he can play Bam 5 again.
Bam and Ware are busy shooting 3s than dominating the paint
You do not bench player avg double double
Fire video
Miami needs a new coach.Spo is one of the problem.Jovic should play as a pg.Why is Spo benching Ware when Herro is in the lineup.Miami needs size. WARE,BAM,POWELL,HERRO AND JOVIC should be Miami's starting lineup.
Shake up the Team, trade for Giannis, Ja Morant, and Trae Young! 😂
our defense is the problem. the offense problem just happen cuz of trade rumors and the return of Tyler.
We just don't have top level offensive talent. People keep up scoring with us even though we lock down because we have disgusting cold streaks and unreliable offensive options. Even in the Jimmy era it was like this. Can't win game if ball no go in bucket.