NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: HEAT VS. CELTICS

May 29, 2023

Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat

Game 7: Pregame

Q. Gabe is listed as questionable. I assume he's good to go tonight?

ERIK SPOELSTRA: He's going through his routine. I just bumped into him in the locker room. If we finish this up, you can go sprint out and watch his warmup on the court.

Q. You guys have been playing late in the clock pretty much for the last two series. Do you feel like you need to have a low-possession game to get through these games or would you prefer a little bit more pace?

ERIK SPOELSTRA: Yeah, it's probably a few things that could be true. Yes, I think everybody is trying to generate a little bit of pace, see if we can get some easier ones. Also facing against a good defense. Facing them now for the seventh straight game. You know, if you can find relief points anywhere, but I think we also want to make sure that we're getting shots on goal. So, the balance, whatever that is, hopefully we can get it on our terms.

Q. In regard to messaging ahead of Game 7, does the moment speak for itself?

ERIK SPOELSTRA: Pretty much. I think we've messaged ourselves enough the last 48 hours.

Cool? Thank you.