Due to the NBA Cup schedule, the Miami Heat received the benefit of playing very few games over the past week, earning themselves a long rest period. But even with the low amount of games, there were still memorable moments that need to be recognized.

Let’s take a look at key highlights that the Heat had in the second edition of Miami Heat superlatives.

Funniest moment: Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jovic bring the comedy to the postgame presser

With the report of the Heat listening to trade offers for Butler and Miami not instantly shooting the report down, it would be intriguing to see if the “power of friendship” would still be in tact.

In the postgame presser with Nikola Jovic after a victory against the Toronto Raptors, Butler proved that the good vibes are still going strong. Butler decided to bring the jokes off the court and asked a question, Butler put Jovic on the spot and gave an ultimatum to Jovic to either answer a question or Serbian or he would be leaving. Jovic spoke his native language for a short period of time before speaking in English, causing a hilarious reaction from Butler.

Butler and Jovic’s bond grew as Jovic began to receive more playing time, and it’s great to see these moments in a time where trade rumors can easily ruin a team atmosphere.

Best effort: Butler does his best Mike Miller impression

The Miami Heat’s heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Pistons had a plethora of jaw dropping moments with many coming in overtime. With the Heat trailing by one after Heat killer hall-of-famer Tim Hardaway Jr. knocked down three straight 3-pointers, Miami needed a response badly.

After a Bam Adebayo miss, Jimmy Butler managed to grab a superhuman offensive rebound with one shoe and convert a tough contested layup.

Miami is starting to compile a highlight reel of plays being made with one shoe, with the most notable play being Mike Miller’s shoeless three in Game 6 vs the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals.

Efforts like this played a big part into Butler recorded a career-high 19 rebounds, making Butler well deserving of winning effort of the week. Unfortunately unlike Miller, Butler’s effort ultimately did not hold the same weight as the Heat ended up losing the game.

Best defensive play: Duncan “The Glove” Robinson

When Heat Nation thinks of the best defenders on the Miami Heat, there are multiple names that would come to mind before thinking of Duncan Robinson. That’s what makes the play below so spectacular, as for the most part, the steal Robinson made against the Cleveland Cavaliers is usually a play someone like Butler or Bam Adebayo would make.

A big part of Robinson coming up with the steal is that Caris LeVert ended up slipping as Jarrett Allen’s mind was set on throwing a pass. But even with the Cavaliers mishap, Robinson still showed great instincts to make a play on the ball and swipe it away cleanly from Allen who was in no man’s land.

To top it off, Robinson finished the play with a rare dunk on the other end after the steal. Robinson is going to continue to be involved in a lot of action, and if he can continue to make more of these plays, do not be surprised if he is seen again on this list in the future.

Most difficult shot: Tyler Herro forces overtime (should have been a game-winner)

Although Tyler Herro was not given the and-one after hitting a game-tying 3 against the Detroit Pistons, I am labeling Herro’s make as an and-1 as there was no landing space given to Herro after his shot as Cade Cunnigham’s closeout left Herro with no space to land. After rewatching the clip multiple times, I am still mystified at how Herro did not get a foul with a chance to take the lead.

First, no shot can top this 3 in terms of degree of difficulty. Two people closing out, off balance, along with the stakes.

While many Heat fans will point to Herro going cold in overtime and missing the game-winning 3, the Heat would not even be in a position to steal a game they were outplayed in if it weren’t for Herro’s fourth-quarter heroics.

Everyone knew the possession was more than likely going to end up in a Herro 3. And the fact that Herro still got the shot off and came up clutch gives Herro the nod for the most difficult shot.