The Miami Heat vs. the San Antonio Spurs: Five Key Takeaways

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-113.

The Miami Heat (6-4) claimed their fifth consecutive win on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs (3-7).

Here’s a look at the five biggest takeaways:

1. Victor Wembanyama’s defense is one of a kind.

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs 118-113.Because of his 7-foot-4 frame, the No. 1 pick has a major impact on the defensive end in a way that no other player can. Because of Wembanyama’s interior presence, the Heat were called for shot clock violations on many occasions. He finished with one steal and one block, solidifying his case for Defensive Player of the Year.

2. Duncan Robinson looks like his old self.

Robinson looked to be in the finest form of his career after averaging 6.4 points last season. He finished with 26 points, five rebounds, and four assists on 50 percent shooting. With guards Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro out, Robinson took advantage of the opportunity to play 38 minutes.

3. The Heat can’t afford to have slow starts.

Starting the game with a 4 of 20 shooting percentage is a recipe for catastrophe. However, the Heat rallied against an untested Spurs squad. Teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics will capitalize on Miami’s blunders in the postseason.

4. The Spurs are on the path to becoming championship contenders in the near future.

Wembanyama leads a strong core in San Antonio. They hope to challenge for a title in the near future under coach Gregg Popovich. Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and Keldon Johnson are three young players who work well with Wembanyama. In the close setback, the trio combined for 50 points.

5. Dru Smith filled in well for Kyle Lowry.

Smith fared admirably in the veteran’s absence, coming off the bench. In Miami’s five-point win, he had 12 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Smith’s efforts are noteworthy due of the Heat’s erratic injuries.

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How the Miami Heat’s Twitter Reacted To Their Victory Over the San Antonio Spurs On Sunday

Miami Heat fans are jubilant after a comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Usually, Miami Heat fans have to recover from large comebacks on their team.

This time, they got to experience coming from behind to win. The Heat extended their win streak to five after defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Fans critical of the team in the offseason are now singing its praises and expressing confidence for the rest of the season.

“I love this team,” user HeatCulture said. “Started 1-4 and now we won 5 games in a row and now we have a 6-4 record. The depth on this team is showing, I can’t wait when we are fully healthy. LETS GO HEAT!”

Bam Adebayo nearly had a triple-double with 24 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and three steals. He continued his All-Star campaign by leading the squad in practically every statistical category. Jimmy Butler struggled at first but picked up steam to finish with 19 points.

But Duncan Robinson’s team-high 26 points on 4 of 7 3-point shooting was likely the greatest story. Fans were stunned by his crossover on Wembanyama, which brought back memories of Robinson shattering 3-point records almost every night.

Miami had seven players in double figures, with Josh Richardson, Dru Smith, Kevin Love, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. rounding out the offense. In Miami, it’s no longer the Butler show, but rather comprehensive team efforts to compete with opponents.