"What you have to like most about Ware's performance is that even after somewhat of a rough stretch early on in the game, he responded instead of falling into the abyss as we've seen time and time before. That could be a sign of maturity, and that he's finally beginning to understand the ebbs and flows of the NBA game."
"Even Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was pleased with Ware's performance, garnering some high praise after the big win. Spo on Ware: "Best game he's played in a Heat uniform... those efforts on the glass were incredible & he was reliable defensively, in it, in the right spots... Kel'el was there, doing the right thing." pic.twitter.com/jxyiAmbbyj- Naveen Ganglani (@naveenganglani) November 11, 2025"
"Over the past few months, the public praise of Ware from Spo has been far and few between. In fact, he's called out Ware a few times in the last six months, but has never truly stuck his head out for the young center like he did after Monday's game. Not only did we see growth from Ware, but you could also see this game catapulting Spo into trusting him a bit more."
Kel'el Ware delivered a career-best performance with 14 points, 20 rebounds, and one block while shooting 50 percent from the field. He finished plus-6 in a 140-138 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ware responded after an early rough stretch instead of collapsing, signaling growing maturity and improved in-game adjustments. Head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Ware's rebounding, defensive reliability, and presence in the right spots, calling it the best game he has played in a Heat uniform. Prior public criticism from Spoelstra made the endorsement notable and points toward increased trust and opportunity for Ware as a developing 7-foot center.
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