Spoelstra 'grateful' to be in the playoffs after overtime win against Hawks

Erik Spoelstra reacted to the Miami Heat's overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks to take them into the playoffs

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00:00I'm so grateful that we're in the playoffs.

00:04You know, that's the, you know, we're the first team to do it.

00:08Why not, you know, to take on two road games,

00:13to be able to get an invitation, you know, into this tournament.

00:17You have to respect what Cleveland has done all year long.

00:21You know, they've played probably the most consistent level,

00:27them and OKC, all season long.

00:29It's not by accident.

00:30They're well coached.

00:31They have great players.

00:32They have really good continuity.

00:34They play the right way.

00:38But if you have big aspirations, you know, to compete for a title,

00:43you've got to get an invitation first, you know, into the playoffs.

00:47So tonight I just want our guys to enjoy this.

00:54We've been through a lot.