In 22 of the last 28 seasons, the Heat have made the playoffs, reaching the Finals seven times and winning three Gold Cups, an achievement that has made the Heat famous in the league as one of the most successful and consistent teams in the league during that period.
And another impressive achievement for the Heat was their amazing performance in the Christmas War. After beating the 76ers today, the Heat's record has come to 12-2, with a winning percentage of 857%。Of all the 19 teams that have played at least 10 Christmas games, the Heat's winning percentage is unmatched. This is not only a testament to the strength of the Heat, but also to their consistent and excellent competitive level.
I've always been in the break room to express my privilege that this year I finally had the opportunity to do my part for the Heat on Christmas Day. In the past few years, we have not been able to get the favor of the alliance and have been arranged to participate in the Christmas war. So says Heat coach Spoelstra.
Spoelstra has his reasons for saying this. Since he took over the helm of the Heat, the team has been perfect in nine appearances in the Christmas game, maintaining a 9-0 record. The last time the Heat lost on Christmas was back in 2007, when they lost to the James-led Cavaliers.
Looking back at history, we can see Harrison, the head coach who coached the Rochester Royals (now the Kings) in the 1940s and 1950s, as he finished with a 7-0 record at Christmas. Butcher, who coached the NHL New York Rangers from 1939 to 54, left a 6-1 record on Christmas. However, the results of these two coaches still cannot be compared to the miracles that Spoelstra has created.
Speaking about his unbeaten run at Christmas, Spoelstra said: "It's an unbelievable honour. You will never take this for granted. Indeed, this represents something special. If you are able to play in the Christmas game, it means that you are seen as a competitive team. ”