Locked On Heat - Daily Podcast On The Miami Heat

After two competitive games to open the series, the Miami Heat were thoroughly outplayed in their blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday to fall to 0-3 in the series. The Cavs took Tyler Herro out of the game and revealed yet another weakness in Miami's defense. Wes Goldberg is joined by Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) from Kaseya Center to break down what happened and look ahead to...

With and 6:46 left in the 1st quarter, the red-hot, extremely confident Miami Heat had raced out to a15-6 lead. The home crowd was in a frenzy. The big, bad Cleveland Cavaliers were on the ropes early in Miami.   The Cavs responded exactly like you would expect a #1 seed with serious title aspirations that had beaten their current opponent 5 times in a row to respond.   They took Miami’s best shot...

Can the Miami Heat overcome the Cleveland Cavaliers in their playoff series? With Bam Adebayo's role under scrutiny and Tyler Herro's defensive challenges, the Heat's strategy is in the spotlight. This episode offers a deep dive into the Miami Heat's playoff dynamics, featuring insights on Bam Adebayo's offensive contributions and Tyler Herro's defensive adjustments. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil a...

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 w...

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 als...

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 f...

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...

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, in...

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 adjus...

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 Cavali...

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 se...

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. Times...

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 Suppor...

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 discu...

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...

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 a...

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 favo...

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'...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 a...

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...

The Heat ripped off a 16-3 4th quarter run to turn a tie game into a blowout and beat the Philadelphia 76’ers 117-105 on Pat Riley Court.   Duncan Robinson poured in 12 of his 21 points in the 4th quarter, Tyler Herro scored 20, Kel’el Ware had 19 points and (a career-high) 17 rebounds for the Heat, and Davion Mitchell added 12 points and 9 assists.   Quentin Grimes and Lonnie Walker IV each score...

The Miami Heat's recent win over the Philadelphia 76ers keeps their hopes of moving up in the East standings alive. With Kel'el Ware's standout performance and Tyler Herro's dynamic play, the Heat are eyeing home court advantage in the play-in tournament. Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down the Heat's playoff positioning, Ware's chances to make All-Rookie first team, and if the Heat are the pl...