The Heat is again using zone defense more than any other team this season, but that doesn't mean coach Erik Spoelstra always loved zone.

Not only is the Miami Heat using zone defense more than any other team in the NBA this season, it’s using more zone defense than any other team in recent history. As the Heat works through some early ...

Sometimes, there is no choice but for Erik Spoelstra to make a call to the bullpen. “Obviously,” the Heat coach said, “our fastball is our man-to-man defense when we’re at our best.” But sometimes the ...

The Heat looked overmatched in Game 1 of the Finals, but they Heated their way to victory in Game 2. It didn't even require a big performance out of Jimmy Butler for the Heat to hand the Nuggets their ...

The Miami Heat’s zone defense has been effective this season, but it’s usually not the best sign. The Heat typically breaks out its 2-3 zone look when it’s man-to-man scheme isn’t producing positive ...