Miami Heat struggle with lineup consistency post-Butler trade

The Miami Heat have struggled to find a consistent lineup since trading Jimmy Butler, using 11 different starters in the past two weeks. In their latest loss to the Boston Celtics, they fielded their 20th different lineup of the season. Coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged that the team's recent lineup changes are not yielding positive results. The Heat have now lost six consecutive games, including five at home, marking their longest home losing streak since 2019. Despite the losses, Davion Mitchell stood out with 12 points and nine rebounds. The Heat are likely headed for the play-in round, facing a challenging potential matchup against the Celtics, who have dominated their recent encounters.