On Monday, Miami’s heat was on the verge of elimination. They just lost 37 points to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round series in Game 3.
The fever lost 55 points with no chances in Game 4 and the Cavaliers. In the series, they were outscored with 122 and 92 points in total for games 3 and 4. After an embarrassing loss, Bam Adebayo spoke to the media. He said there will be “a lot of changes” this offseason. Adebayo mentioned that Pat Riley is the person who will make the decision in Miami.
After an embarrassing playoff loss to the Cavs, what’s next for the heat?
Bam Adebayo of the heat:
“There are a lot of changes to know how the silver-haired guy works this summer. Be prepared for that.” pic.twitter.com/kvvytjrkvf
– πππΌπ (@heatvshaters) April 29, 2025
Erik Spoelstra was Heat’s head coach for 17 seasons. Miami won the postseason in 14 of these 17 seasons. The Heat made the playoffs in six consecutive postseasons. However, the 2025 playoffs should be forgotten. The same can be said for the regular season of 2024-25. Miami was wiped out by the first round series vs. the Cavaliers.
On Monday, Miami lost Game 4 to Cleveland 55 points. Combining games 3 and 4, the fever lost 92 points. This is the biggest point difference in the two games in playoff history. Additionally, a 122-point victory margin in four games set a new playoff record. After Game 4, Bam Adebayo said there will be “many changes” this summer.
The Heat traded Jimmy Butler this season, which primarily affected Miami. He has been a critical piece of work to their success over the past six seasons. Without Butler, the heat struggled in the second half of 2024-25. This included 10 consecutive games of losing. If Bam Adebayo thinks changes will occur this summer, Pat Riley could do so too. The Miami roster could be made for serious rebuilding after an embarrassing performance in the 2025 postseason.