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The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 121-112 to take a 2 games to none lead in their NBA Eastern Conference Opening Round {Playoff Series in Cleveland. The Cavs led the Heat by double-digits in the 2nd half of game 2 of their opening round playoff series in Cleveland. The Cavs hit an NBA Playoffs record 11 of their 16 3’s- scoring 43 points- in the 2nd quarter. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 33 points. ***** ‘LIVE’ Instant Reaction from Jim “GRIES” Grieshaber immediately following the game FREE ——- Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k - Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.   Monarch M

The Miami Heat were down to the Cleveland Cavaliers by as many as 19 but fought back and made it a two-point game late. But they couldn’t pull it out as Donovan Mitchell closed and gave the Cavs a 2-0 lead in the series. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss Erik Spoelstra's adjustments that helped the Heat compete in Game 2 and why the Heat need a perfect game to get a win in this series. They also talk about Spoelstra's surprising rotation decisions, Nikola Jovic's spark and untimely mistakes, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins' struggles and whether it was worth it for the Heat to make the playoffs.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get st

Can the Miami Heat outmaneuver the Cleveland Cavaliers in this high-stakes NBA playoff series and pull of an upset in Game 2? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by Danny Cunningham from Locked On Cavs to discuss the coaching matchup between Erik Spoelstra and Kenny Atkinson, key matchups featuring stars like Bam Adebayo, Evan Mobley and Tyler Herro. Then they dive into potential adjustments for the Heat and Cavaliers for Game 2.Timestamps0:00 Intro: Locked On Heat and Cavs crossover5:20 Regular season meetings and playoff expectations11:14 Best Cavs regular season team ever?15:35 Most interesting matchups in Heat-Cavs series23:30 Game 2 adjustments for Cavs and Heat30:32 Miami's struggles getting to the rimBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV

NBA East Squad: Which East Teams Should Feel Best & Worst After Opening Weekend? In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts dissect the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, debating which teams should feel most confident and concerned. The panel analyzes key matchups, including the Pacers-Bucks and Knicks-Pistons series, discussing player performances and strategic adjustments. They explore the importance of Game 2 for various teams, particularly focusing on the Pistons' response against the Knicks. The hosts also delve into specific team adjustments, such as the Celtics' need for better ball movement and the Heat's potential lineup changes. 0:00 Intro: Which teams feel best after playoffs?6:16 Pacers vs Bucks: Surprising Game 1 result13:55 Heat struggle against Cavs' defense21:13 Most important Game 2: Pistons vs Knicks27:46 Celtics and Magic: Adjustments for Game 2 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including W

The Miami Heat face a critical challenge after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs. With defensive miscues and offensive struggles at the forefront, the Heat must strategize effectively to turn the series around. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect Miami's performance, spotlighting key players like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. They explore potential lineup changes, including starting Davion Mitchell, and discuss the impact of small-small pick and rolls on the Heat's offensive game plan.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:36 Defensive adjustments needed for Game 214:51 Offensive adjustments: Small-small pick and rolls21:39 Starting lineup change: Davion Mitchell27:35 Potential for Nikola Jovic to playBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire

The Miami Heat dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a fourth-quarter eruption from the Cavs offense. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss what they learned about the series, give their Game 1 overreactions and answer some listener questions. They discuss a potential rotation change involving Davion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic, Erik Spoelstra's Game 2 adjustments and Tyler Herro's rough night.Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Monarc

The Miami Heat beat the Atlanta Hawks to become the first 10th seed to advance through the play-in tournament and make the playoffs. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the game and what it means for this team to make the postseason. They also discuss Davion Mitchell’s impact, Tyler Herro’s play-in tournament performance and look ahead to a first-round series matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use

The Heat came out hot, scoring the game’s first 10 points and leading by 17 (45-28) in the 2nd quarter, then regrouped after losing that lead late to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 in OT on Friday night and head into the playoffs to face the #1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat became the 1st 10-seed in the NBA to make the playoffs since the current play-in format was launched in the 2020-21 season. Miami also became the 1st play-in team to advance with 2 road wins. Tyler Herro played like one, scoring 30 points, sinking a pair of huge 3-pointers in OT and consistently being the best player on the court the entire game. Davion Mitchell was sensational down the stretch and in overtime, hitting huge 3’s and locking down Atlanta’s star Trae Young for much of the game. Young, who still scored 29 points and sent the game into OT with a beautiful driving layup at the end of regulation, had just 11 points through the 1st 3 quarters. A big reason why was Miami Captain Bam Adebayo, who controlled the middle and ruled

The Miami Heat blew out the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night to advance to the next round of the play-in tournament. Tyler Herro led the way with 38 points, showcasing the growth he's made in his All-Star season. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil react to the win, break down how Erik Spoelstra had the Heat prepared, hand out Credit Cookies and take a look at Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.Timestamps0:00 Intro: Heat beat Bulls in play-in game5:03 Tyler Herro's stellar 38-point performance15:03 Credit cookies for standout players25:23 Keys for Heat to beat Hawks on FridayYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a pers

Tyler Herro scored 38 points in 13 of 19 shooting- leading a Miami Heat outburst that smoked the Chicago Bulls off their home court and out of the NBA Eastern Conference 9-10 Play-in Game with a 109-90 win.——-Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter!One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one. For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use code LOCKEDONNBA.  WayFairAfter the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Ev

Can the Miami Heat overcome the Chicago Bulls and advance in the NBA play-in tournament? With the Bulls boasting a 3-0 regular season record against the Heat this season, will Erik Spoelstra's group try to play at their own pace or match Chicago? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil are joined by Locked On Bulls in this crossover episode to break down the matchups, key strategies and X factors. They discuss whether Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro can step up and if the Heat defense can slow down Josh Giddey. Finally, they give their predictions.0:00 Intro: Heat vs Bulls play-in preview5:46 Bulls' success against Heat this season16:41 Potential lineup changes for Heat28:53 Can Heat or Bulls advance to playoffs?33:24 Final predictions for Heat vs Bulls gameBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Support

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the Eastern Conference playoffs. They debate whether Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks can upset the Pacers, with mixed opinions on the series outcome. The panel also examines the Knicks-Pistons matchup, with Kuka Hill passionately defending Detroit's recent success. The hosts analyze the play-in tournament, focusing on the Heat-Bulls game and potential upsets. They conclude by assessing the Celtics' and Cavaliers' chances as top seeds, considering factors like injuries to Jaylen Brown and the Cavs' recent shooting slump.  0:00 Intro: Eastern Conference playoff preview5:44 Bucks vs Pacers: Can Giannis overcome?14:06 Knicks vs Pistons: Underdog Detroit's chances21:42 Play-in tournament: Any intrigue for viewers?28:57 Celtics and Cavs: Confidence levels as top seeds Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one

The Miami Heat are 0-3 against the Chicago Bulls this season. It’s a bad matchup for them, but it’s the one they’ll have to overcome in order to advance in the play-in tournament and have a chance to make the playoffs. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil preview Wednesday night's play-in game, break down how the Heat should approach the game when they're on offense and when they're on defense, and talk about the game's biggest X-factors.Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time,

Should Miami Heat fans root against Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors? There's reason -- both personal and practical -- for Heat fans to hope that the Warriors miss the playoffs. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil talk about the other playoff situation Heat fans should be monitoring, how national media members view Butler in Golden State and the different draft pick scenarios at play.Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. HungryrootWith Hungryroot, it’s like having a personal shopper and a nutritionist all in one.For a limited time, get 40% off your first box and a free item in every box for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/lockedonnba and use codeLOCKEDONN

The Miami Heat face a critical moment as they prepare for the play-in tournament against the Chicago Bulls. With Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s stunning 41-point performance against the Washington Wizards still fresh, the Heat's playoff hopes hinge on overcoming their season-long struggles. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil dissect the Heat's recent loss, explore potential playoff scenarios, and evaluate the team's readiness to face formidable opponents like the Cleveland Cavaliers.Timestamps0:00 Intro: Miami's regular season ends bizarrely5:07 Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s career-high 41 points10:37 Heat's play-in tournament and playoff scenarios16:57 Bulls matchup and Heat's play-in history27:19 G League players' chances for next seasonBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS

Can the Miami Heat navigate their playoff path without losing their draft pick advantage? As the NBA season winds down, the Miami Heat's standings and draft scenarios are at the forefront of basketball discussions. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil ask why the Heat are bothering to win these final two games when their play-in position is virtually decided and the worst-case draft scenario. Plus, they dissect Austin Reaves' comments on white players in the NBA.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Austin Reaves on stigma of white NBA players14:13 Heat's standings and draft lottery scenarios21:54 Heat's need for draft picksBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Your well-being is worth it. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get

The Miami Heat's recent loss to the Chicago Bulls raises questions about their playoff prospects. With the Heat's defensive breakdowns and Tyler Herro's controversial late-game decision, fans are left wondering if the team can secure a spot in the postseason despite the uphill climb that awaits. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil analyze why the Bulls are such a tough matchup for the Heat, Bam Adebayo's injury concerns and potential strategies for the play-in tournament. The conversation also touches on a fan-submitted conspiracy theory involving Andrew Wiggins and Kevin Durant.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 Heat lose to Bulls, likely 10th seed13:14 Tyler Herro's questionable late-game decision18:35 Should Heat rest players for final games?26:22 Conspiracy theory about Andrew Wiggins tradeBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lock

The Heat came out hot early, but the Chicago Bulls did what they’ve been doing lately- and done all season to Miami- coming back to beat the Heat 119-111 Wednesday night in a game with major play-in seeding implications. Josh Giddey dominated with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the Bulls. Kevin Huerter scored 22. Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and 11 rebounds. Coby White scored 18, helping Chicago finish off a 3-game season sweep of Miami, and win their 8th game in their last 11. The 9th-place Bulls (37-43) moved a game ahead of Miami in the Eastern Conference. They also pulled within a 1/2 game of Atlanta for the #8 seed. The 9th-place team gets a home game against the 10th seed in the play-in tournament. The winner then visits the loser of the game between the 7th and 8th seeds. Tyler Herro scored 30 for Miami, which had won 7 of 10 after dropping 10 in a row. Bam Adebayo added 18 points and Davion Mitchell scored 17. Andrew Wiggins finished with 14 points after 6 games out a hamstring injury

Explore the Miami Heat's prospects in the NBA awards race as the team navigates a season filled with challenges. On the heels of the Denver Nuggets firing Michael Malone, is it fair to assume that Erik Spoelstra is safe? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil also discuss Tyler Herro's candidacy for the Most Improved Player award and Bam Adebayo's quest for another All-Defensive team nod. The conversation also highlights Kel'el Ware's potential to make the All-Rookie team. Timestamps0:00 Intro5:41 Erik Spoelstra's job security in Miami11:38 Tyler Herro's case for Most Improved Player25:00 Bam's case for All-Defense31:43 Kel'el Ware's chances for All-Rookie teamBecome a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Your well-being is worth i

NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous? In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering their young talent and draft prospects. The conversation shifts to the potential impact of landing the first overall pick and drafting Cooper Flagg, with speculation on how it could change the trajectory of struggling franchises. The hosts provide updates on their respective teams as the regular season winds down.  0:00 Intro: Most dangerous play-in team discussion6:41 Bottom teams' futures: Wizards, Nets, Hornets14:17 Impact of Cooper Flagg on lottery teams21:59 Team updates: Pacers, Pistons, Magic, Heat31:16 Cavs clinching top seed, Mitchell injury scare  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-