The Warmth embarrassed themselves on Monday, dropping to the Cavs, 138-83, in one of many worst blowout losses in NBA playoff historical past. It was the kind of defeat that ought to make the group query every thing.
Miami could not be bothered to attempt within the lopsided loss, trailing 43-17 on the finish of the primary. At halftime, the Warmth had been down by 39, 72-33, prompting Inside The NBA’s Ernie Johnson to blast the crew, saying the primary two quarters “may be the worst recreation I’ve ever watched.”
Co-host Charles Barkley added, “I attempt to not ever use the phrase stop or choke… That is quitting at its most interesting.”