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Eye-opening admission from Erik Spoelstra explains change to starting 5

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said that the starting 5 fans saw in game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies is the one they can begin getting used to. At least, he said as much in so few words.

Spo admitted that ahead of the season-opener, he was "leaning" toward the bigger starting 5 lineup of Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, and Kel'el Ware. However, because of two minor injuries to Ware, which had raised doubts about his potential availability, he decided to pivot last minute.

In the end, Spo elected to start Nikola Jovic over Ware in game 1, but then shifted back to his "preferred" starting 5 in game 2 after it was clear that Ware was fine.