The Miami Warmth’s thrilling victory Sunday evening in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves did not shake issues up for the NBA Energy Rankings compiler.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com author stated the win was spectacular, however he nonetheless fell 4 spots to the Warmth within the NBA Energy Rankings launched Monday morning.
The Warmth fell to sixteenth place. That is their lowest place to this point within the younger season. Miami’s document this season is 4-5.
“After shedding their first three video games in opposition to the Western Convention, the Warmth pulled off a formidable victory (with out Jimmy Butler) at Minnesota on Sunday,” Schuhmann wrote.
The Warmth misplaced by three factors to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday evening. They have been additionally on the shedding facet in a 135-122 determination in opposition to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.
The Warmth are with out Butler indefinitely as a consequence of a sprained proper ankle he suffered in opposition to the Nuggets. Butler performed seven minutes earlier than heading to the locker room.
Veteran Haywood Highsmith took Butler’s place within the beginning lineup in opposition to the Timberwolves. Kevin Love additionally returned after taking part in the primary eight video games for undisclosed private causes.
This week, the Warmth will journey to Detroit for his or her first NBA Cup sport on Tuesday. That is adopted by a visit to Indiana for a second Cup sport on Friday.
The Warmth stay in Indianapolis to face the Pacers for a second time on Sunday evening.
Scott Salomon is a contributor to Miami Warmth On SI. He might be contacted at [email protected].
