The Miami Heat secured a decisive 153-104 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, closing their final two-game trip of the regular season at 1-1. Despite this win, the team is locked into the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face the Chicago Bulls in an elimination play-in game. Coach Erik Spoelstra highlighted the significance of their situation, encouraging the team to appreciate the chance to compete and advance. The play-in tournament format means the Heat must win two consecutive games to reach the playoffs.
The Heat will need to win two consecutive road play-in games just to qualify for the playoffs as the conference's No. 8 seed.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized the importance of seizing their play-in opportunity, stating, 'It could be something where you're not even in the play-in or have an opportunity for this.'
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