As the Miami Heat look to ease their new players in the gameplan, it didn’t work out Monday night as the team lost to the Boston Celtics, 103-85. After the Heat traded away Jimmy Butler, the game marked the debut of Andrew Wiggins,

Mitchell and Anderson, both known for their defensive tenacity, had quiet debuts but are expected to bolster Miami’s perimeter defense. The Heat shot just 33.7 percent from the field against Boston, underscoring the need for immediate chemistry with their new additions.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol) AP AP