Spoelstra named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

Heat coach honored

Erik Spoelstra was honored by the NBA

MIAMI – The Heat's Erik Spoelstra was honored on Thursday.

The NBA named Spoelstra the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for January.

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The Heat went 10-5 during January, tied for the best record in the conference.

Miami also had a 6-game winning streak during January.

The Heat were 3-1 in games decided by 1 point in January.

Miami has a 29-22 record.

The Heat currently hold the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.


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