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Jeff Zillgitt: Erik Spoelstra on Game 4: "It's actually surprising we didn't lose that game by more." Twitter @JeffZillgitt

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Tom Haberstroh: Spoelstra says he's never been called for a timeout for being on the court. First time was last night. Twitter @tomhaberstroh

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra 

Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra says he has no updates yet on tweaked ankles of LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Twitter @christomasson

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Asked about Spurs possibly getting advantage with so much time off, Spoelstra replies: "Who cares?" Focus on Indiana. Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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When the friends became teammates in the 2010 offseason, their games hardly were complementary. But with James taking his game more often into the post, and with Wade expanding his game there, as well, there can be nights like Sunday, when each can thrive without their points coming at the expense of the other. "It's taken time," coach Erik Spoelstra said, "to allow everybody's strengths to come to the forefront without it being a my-turn, your-turn deal." South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra: "We just didn't finish the game like we're capable of.'' Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra 

Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra shrugs off LeBron's two turnovers in final minute: "We have full confidence in him.'' Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Erik Spoelstra 

He's the prototypical energy-and-effort guy off the bench, which is what Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was convinced his team needed. So he pestered Heat president Pat Riley for years about trying to bring Andersen — who worked out for the club as a non-drafted, non-tattooed free agent a decade or so ago — into the mix. "He's one of a kind," Heat forward Shane Battier said. "I've never had a teammate like him. But he's a great teammate." FOXnews.com

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The man who once wanted no part of playing center continues to embrace it and thrive — outplaying Chicago’s Joakim Noah, ranking among the playoff leaders in blocked shots, and raising his rebounding numbers from the regular season, when he averaged a career-low 6.8. All the while, he causes fits for opposing teams by drawing centers out to the perimeter, then sinking silky jumpers over their outstretched arms. “He is our most important player for a reason,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We’ve said that for three seasons. He allows everything to work on both ends of the court.” Miami Herald

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Jeff Zillgitt: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra: "It’s a shame. I think everybody would have liked to have seen both teams healthy." Twitter @JeffZillgitt

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Chris Tomasson: Erik Spoelstra on LeBron trying to become 90, 50, 40 guy in shooting percentages; "I wouldn't put any ceiling on him in any category.'' Twitter @christomasson

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Erik Spoelstra 

Jeff Zillgitt: Spoelstra on Wade: "Once he's cleared to go, in my mind, he's good to go. ... He had a very good yesterday. He had a good shootaround today" Twitter @JeffZillgitt

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In 1995, Spoelstra had his choice of two job offers, and family seemingly on both sides of the fence. His father, Jon, a former executive with the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets, remembers both opportunities holding appeal. Erik, his only son and the younger of two children, could continue playing basketball professionally in Germany or he could accept a position with the Miami Heat as a video coordinator. USA Today Sports

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There was a catch with the NBA gig. "It wasn't a guarantee that it would last past the summer," Spoelstra told USA TODAY Sports. "I was not set on that. It was probably the toughest decision I had made in my life, because I just had an opportunity in Germany for another two-year deal. I was living the dream over there." USA Today Sports

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"I don't know if these are the right words," Jon Spoelstra said, "but she said, 'What the (expletive) are you thinking? Do you realize how difficult it is to get into the NBA? Just because Dad is there doesn't mean it's easy. To get a job on the basketball side? You have to be an idiot.' He called me back a day later and said, 'I changed my mind.'" Erik Spoelstra has been in South Beach ever since, ascending from poring over video to scout to director of scouting to assistant coach and, finally, to head coach in 2008. USA Today Sports

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"I don't care," Spoelstra said when the issue of Thibodeau's comments was broached after his team's Sunday practice at the University of Illinois-Chicago. "I don't spend a lot time thinking about Tom is saying. I don't. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra: "I don't spend a lot of time thinking about what Tom is saying." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra on Dr. Jack: "I've known Jack since I was 8 years old. We're just hoping and praying everything is OK. He's a Heat family member." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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Tom Haberstroh: Erik Spoelstra on COY: "Congratulations to George Karl, but I know he didn't want it either. No disrespect." Twitter @tomhaberstroh

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Ethan J. Skolnick: Spoelstra: "I'm probably more pleased this morning than George Karl. It's not quite as definitive as the SI jinx, but it's pretty close." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

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