The Miami Heat’s 2-4 record this season is mostly attributable to their inability to seal games.

Which on Wednesday occurred against the Brooklyn Nets, might have been the most noteworthy. Late in the third quarter, the Heat had a 15-point lead, but they lost 109-105.

In the in-seasоn tоurnament, Miami defeated the Washingtоn Wizards fоr their secоnd win оf the year. Bam Adebayо, a center, finished with 18 pоints, 3 assists, and 4 rebоunds.

“I believe that we still need to focus on that side and get to the movie. In the fourth, we conceded 33 points. That’s too much, in my opinion, for us to give up, but that’s the whole point of movies, Adebayo stated. “The most important thing for us is to really start taking care of defense because Spo is a maniac when it comes to things like that; the little stuff, he always says it doesn’t matter until it does.”

Maintaining leads is essential if the Heat are to succeed in the postseason. They cannot repeat their incredible journey to the NBA Finals from the previous year.

Adebayo isn’t far behind guard Tyler Herro, who is now the Heat’s best option. He is a key component of the team’s future because of his defensive effect.

On Monday, the Heat will play the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, at the Kaseya Center.