Spoelstra Takes Blame for Costly Timeout Error in Heat's Loss

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra admitted fault for a critical error in the team’s 123-121 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra admitted fault for a critical error in the team’s 123-121 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons.

With 1.1 seconds remaining, Spoelstra mistakenly called a timeout Miami didn’t have, resulting in a technical foul that allowed Detroit’s Malik Beasley to score the decisive free throw. “I made a serious mental error,” Spoelstra said.

“That’s on me.” The error overshadowed Tyler Herro’s outstanding 40-point game, including 10 three-pointers, in the NBA Cup opener.

A complete, uncharacteristic meltdown from Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra.

First: he gets burned by Detroit’s ATO.

Second: he calls a timeout in frustration, but he doesnt have any left. So he’s assessed a technical foul. Pistons take the lead at the line.

Third: tries to sub… pic.twitter.com/wCtAmMFPjZ

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 13, 2024

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— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 13, 2024