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\nIn the upcoming game on Tuesday night, the Miami Heat will see the return of their former star player Jimmy Butler as they face off against the Golden State Warriors.\n<\/p>\n

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\nHowever, Miami Heat\u2019s coach Erik Spoelstra appears to be more preoccupied with snapping the team’s current 10-game losing streak.\n<\/p>\n

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\n“After our recent win against the Charlotte Hornets, I must admit that our focus has been intensely on breaking our losing streak. If I were to claim I haven’t been looking at our schedule, you might think I’m evading the truth. But in reality, I\u2019ve not had the chance to look,” Spoelstra commented. “Our goal has been clear – to secure a win. Of course, I knew about the schedule, but you tend to stop keeping track. Being fully present in the moment is what truly keeps you sane.”\n<\/p>\n

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\nSpoelstra did, however, acknowledge that Butler’s return would stir emotions, given their past achievements. Under Butler’s leadership, the Heat reached heights not seen since the days of LeBron James, including making two surprising runs to the NBA Finals in three Eastern Conference appearances. Butler’s time with the Heat redefined his career and shifted the narrative around his persona, while the team enjoyed significant success.\n<\/p>\n

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\n“There are certainly mixed emotions about it,” Spoelstra admitted. “I might not share them all, and that\u2019s okay. We enjoyed a remarkable five-year journey. We didn\u2019t secure a championship, but remember, only one team can win it each year. We had our share of memorable moments, and those are what we will recall in the end. The current feelings don’t change those memories.”\n<\/p>\n

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\nJayden Armant, a Howard University School of Communications alumnus and contributor to Miami Heat on SI, can be contacted at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or followed on Twitter @jaydenarmant<\/u>.\n<\/p>\n

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