Heat suffers 115-101 loss, 24-0 fourth-quarter collapse vs. Thunder

The Miami Heat suffered another fourth-quarter collapse, losing 115-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder after leading by as much as 21 points during the game. Miami entered the final period with a 10-point lead, but the Thunder opened with a 24-0 run, outscoring the Heat 32-8 in the fourth. This marked the Heat's 13th game this season in which they lost a double-digit lead, the second most in the league. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra noted the team's offensive struggles and defensive breakdowns in the closing minutes. Bam Adebayo was the standout player for Miami, scoring 27 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, but lacked adequate support from teammates. The loss drops the Heat's record to 25-27, ensuring a losing record heading into the All-Star break.