The Miami Heat might have turned it around
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The Miami Heat have potentially turned it around. After a brutal 7-game losing streak, people all over social media, a.k.a Kendrick Perkins, have expressed the potential trade options for Jimmy Butler. The Heat denied all these rumors and proceeded to go on a 2-game winning streak.
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On Wednesday, January 31st, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-106. Jimmy Butler led the team in scoring with 33 points, Bam Adebayo led the team with 10 rebounds, and Terry Rozier led the team in assists with 10. The Heat were up all game and never gave up that lead. This was a very big statement win which showed that the Miami Heat are back.
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On Friday, February 2nd, the Miami Heat defeated the Washington Wizards 110-102. Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo grabbed 14 rebounds, and Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier both had 5 assists. The Heat were down by 3 points at half-time but had a monster 3rd quarter, where they outscored the Wizards 31-15. After securing the lead, the Miami Heat never looked back and returned with the win.
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Finally, on Sunday, February 4th, the Miami Heat lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 103-95. Jimmy Butler led the team in scoring with 21, Bam Adebayo had 13 rebounds, and Terry Rozier had 5 assists. Miami’s defense held pretty strong against the Clippers, but the Clippers just hit timely shots, and it became too much for the Heat.
It was good to see the Heat finally break their losing streak, but can the Heat remain a playoff team and beat some of the top teams in the NBA??