Miami Heat’s Biggest Issues EXPOSED in Loss to 76ers | Playoff Hole Gets DEEPER | Miami Heat Podcast
The Miami Heat stumble against the Philadelphia 76ers, exposing their lack of star power and clutch-time woes. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey dominate, while Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo’s hot third quarter can’t overcome Miami’s inconsistent offense and defensive miscues. Miami drops another game to a playoff contender, casting doubt on its postseason prospects.
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Heat’s margin-for-error issues, their struggles against winning teams, and ongoing clutch-game failures. Discussion covers Kel’el Ware’s inconsistent minutes, the need for a closer, and whether a top draft pick like VJ Edgecombe could change Miami’s trajectory.
00:00 — Sixers Loss: Initial Reaction
12:33 — Clutch Issues
21:18 — VJ Edgecombe Reminder
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44 Comments
How we looking for that six seed Wes?
“They feel starved for a defensive playmaker” – Wes Goldberg
So what is Bam getting paid a max extension to do?
I'm a Bucks fan, and Wes, why are you always trashing the Bucks when they are clearly better the Miami WITHOUT Giannis! Dude. Yes, we've had some sour patches but we are better than we are on paper. Certainly better than Miami. HUMBLE yourself or all the lottery teams will do it for you!
Heat love living in play in ville. that is their home.
Bam 27% in the clutch and remind me why he's a max player again
I just want the best draft picks we can get.
The only truth that needs to be said is that the Heat are full of shit. Both players and FO personnel. All of them take us fans like we’re idiots. Feeding us the same recycled shit over and over
Ware has superstar potential but he's just playing for a coach that hates him
If we pulled every player that didn't get back on defense Larson would be the only player on the floor. Pride has Ruined Coach Spo, he's no longer a great coach. And it's not just the Ware thing
no more excuses pls, we know heat got issues let's just accept this season is just a bust and make it a year to rebuild the next generation players. Not hero/powell/bam they will be just support team.
I want to see Bam seeking out dunks down the stretch. He keeps settling for off balance 3's early in the shot clock during the last few minutes of game time.
I’d be lying if I didn’t say it’s a part of me that does not like us losing because the people in the front office Is to sick in the head to see that’s the best thing for us
Instead they just give us this we will compete bullshit . Knowing we can’t compete for nothing
Larsons was a -14. But this guy Wes talking about Ware. He just low key prejudice and discrimitive against black players and that's why no one wants to come to Miami
Any other coach not named Spo would’ve been fired long ago
We have our own draft pick this summer in a really good draft, we should be tanking. Next year we don't have our pick in a not so good draft that would be the year to play hard. It's not rocket science
They can't make the playoffs!!!!!
This guy Wes talks about Ware' s negatives. And makes excuses for Davion. Although Ware had more points than Davion coming off the bench with lesser minutes tonight
Bam should not be taking 10 more shots than Wiggs…JJJ ..should never have more shot attempts than Wiggs…
Bam and Tyler are not Steph and Klay….so why is wiggs a role player behind two players he's better than .. crazy
Wiggs is the best klutch player …why didn't you mention that….the player is on the roster… he's just not being used like that…wiggs is better than bam and Tyler …
David…lol… you call Embid a pseudo star…but bam and Tyler star players…lol …
Wes don't know shit about basketball this guy saying heat are better then 76ers wtf
Wes you lost me Tyler is a closer😂😂😂
This team is mid and ass we accept it you guys have a job to do if I was doing yal job I would hate it too
They're either the best bad team in the league or the worst good team..
Either way, its sports fan hell..
This team is hot garbage, Spo is so overrated
Tyler/Bam scored the same as Embiid/Maxey
Our problem this game was the defense. Other than the third quarter it seemed like defense was optional.
We don’t have a Jimmy Butler guy who can take over in the 4th quarter on both sides especially in the 4th quarter .
I know it’s old news….but I’m glad you brought up Jimmy, Heat should’ve paid him and work harder at getting better pieces around him. JJJ is the closest player Heat currently has with that JB style of play but he doesn’t have that 1A flare. JJJ’s hair is 1A though so there’s that 😂
Larsson and Davion are not starters.
We have no offensive plan at all in the clutch it's like pick up ball man so sad to watch just guys running around like headless chickens . A pixk and roll/pop ,double screens to get some one free , 2man game triangle offense just something please there's no game plan what so ever , no one is worth doubling on we are just generic in so many ways , if we are playing zone ware needs to b in the middle it just stops the drive and gives us a lob threat and offensive rebounder love Larson but I think ware should close over him
Spo, Bam and Herro need to go.
Bam, ZERO points in 4th QTR.
Every team in the league needs an infusion of top 10 talent dumb ass
Powell is a worst defender then Herro by a long shot.
Can't resign Norm…. old and not healthy. Larson is a bench player. Need to get Ja while he's cheap over the summer.
Miami needs more athletic taller players. A team full of guards and wings. Do we even have a real PF?
Unfortunately (at least lately) seems like we are hemorrhaging points in the paint. Defense has fallen off a cliff despite the nice def rating for the season so far. Even the garbage teams are scoring with ease in the paint lately
Oubre was a big factor too
Bam, David Ramil, Twitter randos: "this is team is better than this" "the Heat are better than their record" folks have been saying this for a few years now but when will everyone "accept reality"? We are decidedly NOT better than this and I think we've all know it since 2024, even the coaches and players.
If Bam and Tyler are your best players then your ceiling is a play in team
Get available, star
Like giannis, kawail
We're just Mediocre!!! Unfortunately!
People on tobins channel are trying to blame Spo.. ABSOLUTE MORONS
What is bill belichick without Tom Brady? Nothing with the Tar Heels.. don’t blame spo, blame the fact that we need THAT GUY on this team.