"Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says that he still hasn't decided on the starting 5 for opening night against the Orlando Magic. Assuming that is the case, Heat fans should be concerned heading into the start of the season. It's not that everything has to be set in stone already for the Heat, but it would be helpful if there were some sort of initial plan in place to begin the year. All of that would theoretically start with a starting 5 ready to go. Not for Spo, at least not yet. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said today he's still deciding on the starting lineup for opening night.Spoelstra:"
"Spoelstra: "We'll figure it out. Whatever the starting lineup is for game one, that might not be it for game two. We got time."- Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) October 20, 2025 In fairness to Spo, the Heat's injuries have certainly thrown a wrench in everything the team has wanted to accomplish this preseason. They didn't have an ideal dress rehearsal because of injuries, and I'm not even sure if Spo got a clean look at his prototypical starting 5 for opening night."
Erik Spoelstra has not finalized the starting five for the Heat's opening night against the Orlando Magic, creating uncertainty among fans. Preseason injuries prevented full dress rehearsals and limited opportunities to view a prototypical starting unit. Spoelstra signaled flexibility, noting the opener's starters might change by game two and that the team has time to decide. The lack of an early plan complicates the team's need to find an identity quickly. Coaching decisions on rotations and roles will be required soon as injuries resolve and evaluations conclude.
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