Spoelstra's Timeout Blunder Hands Pistons First NBA Cup Win
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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made a critical error by calling a timeout when none were available, leading to a technical foul and contributing to the Heat's overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons. This mistake, reminiscent of Chris Webber's infamous timeout error in 1993, left ESPN analyst Jalen Rose visibly shocked. Despite the blunder, Heat players, including Tyler Herro, expressed support for Spoelstra, acknowledging the high-pressure nature of the game.
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