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Spoelstra Notches 800th Win as Heat Edge Bucks in NBA Cup

He becomes the 17th coach to reach 800 victories with all of them coming in Miami.

Overview

  • Miami beat Milwaukee 106-103 in NBA Cup group play, improving to 13-6 and extending its win streak to six.
  • Erik Spoelstra logged career win No. 800, becoming the 17th coach to hit the mark and just the third to do so with one franchise.
  • Spoelstra said he was unaware of the milestone until players drenched him in a postgame locker-room celebration.
  • Tyler Herro led with 29 points as six Heat players scored in double figures, showcasing the balance of the team’s revamped offense.
  • The Heat’s offensive surge and strong start have fueled early Coach of the Year buzz for Spoelstra, who has never won the award.