Spoelstra's Error Costs Heat NBA Cup Game

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made a critical timeout error in Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the Detroit Pistons, costing his team a victory. With 1.1 seconds remaining in overtime and the game tied after Jalen Duren's dunk, Spoelstra called a timeout the Heat didn't have, resulting in a technical foul. Malik Beasley capitalized on the mistake by making a free throw to secure a 123-121 win for the Pistons. Spoelstra, in his 17th season, admitted the blunder and expressed regret, acknowledging it as a 'horrendous mistake' influenced by his emotional reaction. Despite Tyler Herro's outstanding 40-point performance, the Heat's loss was overshadowed by Spoelstra's rare lapse. The incident drew parallels to Chris Webber's infamous 1993 timeout error, with Jalen Rose present to witness the drama unfold, evoking memories of his own collegiate experience.