Tyler Herro makes two 3-pointers to bring the Heat back. Kevin Durant hits a 3. Bam Adebayo missed two shots in the paint. Jimmy Butler missed a layup as the Heat trail by three with 8:26 to play in ...

So, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made a change midway through Wednesday’s game against the Suns. Spoelstra played forward Haywood Highsmith in Jovic’s spot to begin the second half.

Undeniable for the Miami Heat this season is that the margin for error is scant, such the reality of a roster lacking in talent compared to the elite of the East. That puts an emphasis on execution, ...

The Heat held a double-digit lead in the second half, but still lost to the Suns on Wednesday to begin its long six-game trip.