The Heat ’s 126-108 win over the Hornets carried an emotional weight far beyond the scoreboard. Head coach Erik Spoelstra faced a personal crisis when a fire broke out at his home around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. Fortunately, his children: Santiago, Dante, and Ruby, were safely at their mother’s home, and no one was hurt. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, but the incident shook the coach deeply.

Despite the chaos, Spoelstra didn’t take time off, choosing to lead his team through the game. After the victory, his emotions showed through as he spoke with a choked-up voice, saying, “ In a perfect world, I would rather go home .” The win became a testament not just to the team’s effort, but to their coach’s resilience and commitment in the face of personal adversity.

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