FT: Miami 119 Wash. 112

It was the“Heat’s” 4th win in a row and 6th in the last 7. They now have a 22-13 record, .a 657 win clip. The record will bee discounted, “Yeah but it was a COVID season,” like our run to the Finals, “Yeah, that was the bubble season." The virus does effect teams asymmetrically, D.C. was without 8 players tonight, I get it. But the “Heat” have not succumbed, Pat Riley would not tolerate it, “next man up” is the philosophy in 601 Biscayne and the “Heat” have implemented that philosophy. In minutes played the starters were Butler with 36, Gabe Vincent, started and played 35, Duncan Robinson started and played 35, and Tyler Herro came on the bench and played 35. O. Yurtseven rpounded the starting five in minutes played with 32. Are you kidding me, Gabe Vincent and O. Yurtseven? 

Miami is a strong-willed organization with a no excuses ethos. If the game is played you’re expected to win it and contribute to the win in Miami and 66% of the time this season they have done it. This, among other characteristics, some not as admiral, is #HeatCulture. It is inspiring and so far this season inspiring in its success. The Miami "Heat" deserve applause for these 35 games.