Miami Heat: 3 concerning trends beyond their woeful shooting vs. 76ers

Erik Spoelstra has made a few head-scratching decisions

I’m generally not one to criticize coaching decisions, especially not until after an entire series has been played out, but through the first four games against the Sixers, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has made some interesting (or head-scratching, depending on who you ask) decisions thus far.

For one, it’s become clear over the last couple of games that Spo wants to lean on Victor Oladipo more in this series. And there are reasons that should back up that idea. Dipo is a better (and bigger) defender and can create offense better than the likes of Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin, and Duncan Robinson.

Over the last two games specifically, that has been an interesting development.

A second one has been the unwillingness to put more shooting on the floor even in the midst of historically bad shooting nights. Over the past two games, the Heat has shot a combined 14-65 from 3. That equates to about 22 percent.

Despite all that, Spo still has refused to use Duncan Robinson at all in this series. It’s something to watch heading into Game 5 and something he’ll absolutely be questioned about (and rightfully so) if the Heat loses this series.