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Miami Heat Suffers Eighth Straight Loss, Marking Historic Low in Spoelstra's Career

The Heat's struggles deepen with offensive inefficiency, blown leads, and post-Jimmy Butler integration challenges threatening their playoff hopes.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) is surrounded by Miami Heat defenders, including center Bam Adebayo (13) and guard Tyler Herro (14), during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, March 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa, left, drives to the basket past Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Overview

  • The Miami Heat's eight-game losing streak is the longest in Erik Spoelstra's 17-year coaching tenure, highlighting unprecedented struggles for the team.
  • Monday's 116-95 defeat to the New York Knicks marked the second time in franchise history that the Knicks swept the Heat in a season, the first since 1992-93.
  • The Heat have lost 18 games this season after leading by double digits, including squandering a 13-point lead against the Knicks on Monday.
  • Offensive challenges persist, with the team being held under 100 points in three consecutive games for the first time since 2018.
  • The trade of Jimmy Butler and the integration of Andrew Wiggins, coupled with injuries and frequent lineup changes, have destabilized the Heat's performance and cohesion.