Erik Spoelstra Speaks on Heat’s Defensive Struggles: ‘It Has to be Actions’

The Miami Heat were expected to be one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this year. Adding Giannis Antetokounmpo was supposed to give them one of the best defensive frontcourts. Pairing him with Bam Adebayo was supposed to give them defensive anchors. Instead, it has been a struggle on that end of the floor. The Heat sit at 3-6 on the season, and they have one of the worst defensive ratings in the league. In fact, they have the fifth-worst defensive rating.