"As he addressed the media Friday, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra noted, "It's been well documented since our 11-30 start two years ago that we've basically been playing .600 basketball."
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"...is that what the Heat saw, and could that lead to a repeat of what now comes off as the irrational expectations of last summer?
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"...if you instead pick up from the start of this past season and factor in the 1-4 just-completed playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the percentage drops to .517.
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"The end of this season, in light of a dreary playoff showing, came with a sense of submission; the talent deficit against the 76ers was undeniable.
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"Spoelstra said he sees otherwise.
"We see progress," he said. "We see growth.
"...is that what the Heat saw, and could that lead to a repeat of what now comes off as the irrational expectations of last summer?
...
"...if you instead pick up from the start of this past season and factor in the 1-4 just-completed playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the percentage drops to .517.
...
"The end of this season, in light of a dreary playoff showing, came with a sense of submission; the talent deficit against the 76ers was undeniable.
...
"Spoelstra said he sees otherwise.
"We see progress," he said. "We see growth.
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"We now have Spoelstra's policy statement.
"We believe, as much as anything, you grow through continuity," he said. "It's hard to start over."
"It also is hard, perhaps harder, to admit it's also not good enough."
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-ira-nba-column-20180428-story.html
"We now have Spoelstra's policy statement.
"We believe, as much as anything, you grow through continuity," he said. "It's hard to start over."
"It also is hard, perhaps harder, to admit it's also not good enough."
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-heat/fl-sp-ira-nba-column-20180428-story.html
