During the day of the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors decided to be aggressive for once, swinging a deal for Jimmy Butler after the 35-year-old star forward had burnt his bridges with the Miami Heat.

Spoelstra pinpointed their lackluster performance as a significant factor, stating, “Tonight we were simply overpowered, and this is probably the first time in a while that we’ve had such a start.” The Heat’s struggle to establish a competitive rhythm highlighted the challenges they face against formidable opponents.