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Here we are again, and most Miami Heat fans would prefer this season ends in the play-in, rather than the playoffs, to improve lottery odds. Do Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander agree? A study of the options, and what might be best for the franchise.
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"What's better for the Heat, winning or losing in Play-In?" is an episode of Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA. Runtime 35 min. Published March 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.