It’s safe to say that the Miami Heat have not played up to their expectations to begin the 2026-27 season. Entering play on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, the Heat have won just four of their first 10 games. While…
Pelle Larsson humorously highlighted the Miami Heat's early defensive struggles following a 115-109 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Larsson noted that while the Heat conceded 109 points to Utah, they would have likely surrendered 130 during the season's opening week. The win moved Miami to a 5-6 record after winning four of their first 10 games.
Miami currently ranks 25th in defensive rating at 115.9 points allowed per 100 possessions despite featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Head coach Erik Spoelstra inserted Larsson into the starting lineup in place of Andrew Wiggins, though the Heat still allow a league-high 16.1 three-pointers per game.
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