The Heat have been a disappointment this season, but let's not lose sight of the fact that Eric Spoelstra is a top defensive coach. The Heat have slowed their pace since dealing disgruntled Jimmy Butler and are playing their best defense of the season.

The Heat just held the Warriors to 86 points two days ago. Miami is giving up only 97.6 points during its past three games. Star defensive player Bam Adebayo helped guard Butler during that win against the Warriors. Butler managed just 11 points in the game. This doesn't bode well for the Hawks' main man, Trae Young.

Atlanta has its own defensive ace in Dyson Daniels, who leads the NBA in steals. The Hawks are more about offense than defense, but they don't figure to push tempo playing for the fourth time in six days.