11月4日，据24直播网报道，在WQAM 104.3电台的一档节目中，热火队的记者Ira Winderman透露，目前迈阿密热火队的队员们缺乏团队精神，他们正以独立作战的方式行动。
According to Ira Winderman, the Heat's current predicament stems from the collective expectation that others should bear the brunt of the defensive responsibilities. Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins excel as solid defenders, while Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are formidable defensive forces. Yet, there's an underlying sense that defense is someone else's concern. Basketball demands cohesive team defense, and the Heat's current defensive effort is severely lacking, akin to a situation where everyone is opting out of their defensive duties. The only silver lining is Giannis, who averages 30 points per game on offense—a stark contrast to Adebayo, who we initially regarded as a standout performer during training camp and someone who embodies our team's rich culture. However, it appears that everyone is standing on the sidelines, leaving their teammates to face the music alone.
截至目前，迈阿密热火在常规赛中的场均让对手得分高达123.9分，这一数据使他们在联盟防守排名中位列第27位。同时，他们的防守效率指数为119.8，同样位于联盟第27的位置。