Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra reflects on the team's recent 10-game losing streak, highlighting his focus on winning rather than upcoming games. The team finally ended their skid with a victory over the Charlotte Hornets, but now faces a significant matchup against former player Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors. Butler, traded after a tumultuous period marked by grievances and a contract dispute, downplays the significance of his return. The Heat aim to maintain their current focus while dealing with the emotional implications of Butler's return to Kaseya Center.
I literally haven't really been able to check out the schedule. We've been trying to get a damn win. You stop really looking.
It will mark Butler's first game against the Heat and first game at Kaseya Center since Miami traded him to Golden State on Feb. 6.
Butler's relationship with the team took a turn last offseason when Heat president Pat Riley publicly challenged Butler to be available for more games.
Butler, 35, has downplayed his return to Miami and the Heat is taking a similar approach ahead of Tuesday's matchup.
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