Winderman’s view: Spoelstra spins wheel of Heat lineups, and finally a win
CLEVELAND — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers: – Desperate measure for a desperate time? – Perhaps not. – But the five-game losing streak the Heat carried into the night seemingly called for change.
– So Heat coach Erik Spoelstra changed. – Norman Powell back as a starter. – Where most All-Stars prefer to be.
– And Pelle Larsson to the bench. – Through no fault of his own. – It was the first time Larsson did not start when available since Jan.
13. – The starting lineup was rounded out by Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell. – With the Heat 3-3 entering the night with that lineup.
– So this now the approach going forward? – Spoelstra, of course, not one to tip his hand. – Spoelstra, in fact, was asked pregame about whether he is closer to formulating a stable rotation for the postseason.