Cavaliers Facing Unique Challenge in Playoff Series Against Heat

Andrew Wiggins and Kevin Love have each won championships during their careers, and Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, and Tyler Herro have made multiple Finals appearances over the last few seasons.

Then there is Alec Burks, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson, and Terry Rozier, who have all logged meaningful minutes in past playoff series and will likely be in Miami's rotation.

Although Jimmy Butler is no longer with the Heat, the core that upset the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals is still intact.

The experienced roster is also being led by future Hall-of-Fame head coach Erick Spoelstra, who has six NBA Finals appearances and two championships to his resume.

Kenny Atkinson is fully aware of his opponent's experience.

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"They're an experienced team. They have a lot of vets that know their roles. They have championship players. Guys that have won championships [and] coaches that have won championships," said Cleveland's head coach.

That said, Atkinson looks at this as a "Great challenge, an exciting challenge... I know this: It's going to make us a better ball club."

Miami knows what the physicality of a playoff series looks like. They know what must be done to put their opponent on the ropes.

If the Cavaliers take the Heat for granted, they could very easily find themselves down in the series or, even worse, facing an early playoff exit.

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