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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra misses game in Boston for son's birth

BOSTON -- Miami coach Erik Spoelstra missed the Heat's game Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics to return home to be with his wife for the birth of their second son.

Assistant coach Dan Craig, who grew up about 40 minutes away from TD Garden in Chelmsford, directed the Heat.

"In the morning the coach got the message from his wife that she was having contractions," Craig said. "He got on flight early this morning, fortunately got back there safely and he's with her now."

The 37-year-old Craig said he'd been texting with Spoelstra, but didn't have any further update.