The Miami Heat now leads the league in this area.
They officially have the longest active losing streak in the NBA after dropping their ninth consecutive Wednesday night. A game-winner by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham sent the Heat packing...in their own stadium.
"The part that gets me is you guys were on track to win," one user tweeted. "You held a pretty good lead most of the game. And you blew it…you had shitty turnovers…no playmaking. No assists from Herro in the 4th quarter at all…you just choked."
The part that gets me is you guys were on track to win…you held a pretty good lead most of the game. And you blew it…you had shitty turnovers…no play making. No assist’s from herro in the 4th quarter at all…you just choked
— Ryan Perreault (@rperreault86) March 20, 2025
The pain of a blowout loss may sting, but these defeats are arguably even worse. They give fans optimism of victory before it's snatched away in the final moments.
Dread it, run from it, Tank SZN arrives all the same
— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) March 20, 2025
You couldn't ask much more offensively from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, who combined for 59 points in a star duo performance. Fans once again call for Pat Riley to acquire another star player to elevate Miami back to playoff contention.
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro combined for 59 out of the 113 points for Miami tonight.
Get them another star next to them this summer, Pat this is your last chance. pic.twitter.com/N3PQuJZbef
— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 (@WadexFlash) March 20, 2025
At this point, it seems like Heat fans are just looking for a victory. Not a late season turnaround or miracle postseason run. Just to be victorious once again.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA pic.twitter.com/YuX9Uu56pI
— 𝕯etroit 〽️att (@DetroitMatt313) March 20, 2025
The Heat fell to 10th in the Eastern Conference, tied in record with the Chicago Bulls. They play the Houston Rockets (45-25) Friday night. The Rockets are one of the hottest teams in the league with eight consecutive victories.
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Miami Heat on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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