"If you look at the core four and then you add H (Highsmith) - he's been with us since the post-COVID year - those are our most experienced guys in our program," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said when asked about the latest tweak to the starting unit. "So they understand exactly what we're trying to get to. Even though we've made some adjustments, they know what our core tenets are."
This five-man Heat combination holds the worst net rating among 18 lineups that logged at least 90 minutes together this season, indicating ongoing struggles and the need for adjustments.
After opening the first eight games of the season together, the Heat's initial starting lineup was outscored by 20.8 points per 100 possessions, which is a clear signal that changes are imperative for improvement.
With Terry Rozier missing his first game of the season, the Heat went with a new lineup that outscored the 76ers by 12 points in 15 minutes, presenting a promising alternative moving forward.
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