The Miami Heat just knocked off the Bulls, and now they face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Round 1—but could Erik Spoelstra’s gritty squad actually pull off the 8-1 upset? On this episode of Missing The Point, we break down the Eastern Conference playoff picture, from the Heat and Hawks' Play-In battle to how the Cavaliers match up with either team.
While the Celtics are lurking as the East’s ultimate end boss, the guys dive into why Miami’s culture, Spoelstra’s adjustments, and a resurgent Tyler Herro might cause problems for Cleveland. Plus, we discuss whether Trae Young’s meltdown proves Atlanta is a non-factor, and how this all sets up for a potential Celtics–Heat showdown (again).
🔥 In this episode:
Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks Play-In breakdown
Cavaliers vs. Heat playoff preview and matchups
Can Spoelstra pull off another miracle upset?
Why the Cavs might sweep—or crumble under pressure
The Celtics’ path to the Finals and why this all matters
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