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 am so grateful that we're in the playoffs.

00:04That's the first team to do it.

00:08Why not?

00:09To take on two road games, to be able to get an invitation into this tournament.

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

00:22They've played probably the most consistent level, them 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.

00:37But if you have big aspirations to compete for a title, you've got to get an invitation first into the playoffs.

00:47Tonight, I just want our guys to enjoy this.

00:54We've been through a lot.