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Erik Spoelstra’s subtle tweaks are turning the Heat into a problem

As Andrew Wiggins got a walk-off alley hoop to help the Miami Heat prevail over the Cleveland Cavaliers, praise for head coach Erik Spoelstra came pouring in on social media as fans remembered, "Oh right, he is still an elite coach." Spoelstra admitted after the game that Miami had the play in their back pocket for quite some time, and it was assistant Chris Quinn who had come up with the play.

But whether it's coming up with a clutch play design or pushing the right buttons, these are among the decisions Spoelstra has nailed 11 games into the season.