11月4日，据24直播网报道，热火队记者Ira Winderman在WQAM电台的104.3频段节目中透露，目前迈阿密热火队的球员们缺乏团队精神，他们各自为政，缺乏协作。
According to Ira Winderman, the Miami Heat's current predicament stems from the fact that every player seems to expect others to bear the brunt of the defensive responsibilities. While Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins excel in defense, and Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are formidable defensive forces, there's an underlying perception that defense is someone else's responsibility. Basketball necessitates collective defensive efforts, yet the Heat's team defense has reached a dire state, akin to a situation where players are content to say, "You handle the defense, I'm not interested." The only glimmer of hope comes from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averages 30 points per game on offense—a stark contrast to Adebayo, who had showcased remarkable performance during training camp and fostered a strong team spirit. However, currently, each player is standing idly by, leaving their teammates to face adversity alone.
在本赛季的赛程中，迈阿密热火队场均让对手得分高达123.9分，这一数据使得他们在联盟防守排名中位居第27位。同时，他们的防守效率指数为119.8，同样在联盟中排名第27。