The message from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra before Friday night's game was simple.
“I want our guys to have this type of ending to a season – where they're checking other games, still engaged, still want to play, still want to compete, still feel that we have something to play for, because we do,” Spoelstra said pregame. “This is probably the most competitive and compelling it's been on both sides in a long time. The last three spots for us are still up for grabs and who we'll play, that will probably be decided on the last day.