Miami Heat star’s latest comments spell out how the team are now getting better without Jimmy Butler

The Miami Heat are now rolling.

After enduring a rough stretch filled with drama and frustrations, the Heat now find themselves back on track.

The team have now recorded a three-game win streak courtesy of their 119-98 Saturday victory against the Portland Trail Blazers .

From losing three consecutive games, Miami recovered with ease and is trending upwards once again.

Miami Heat back on track Behind the Heats dominant performance over the Blazers to extend their win skid, it was Haywood Highsmith who emerged as their x-factor.

Across 37 minutes, the undrafted forward went off for 14 points and shot 5-of-8 from the field (4-of-5 from three).

He was also highly disruptive on the defensive side, swarming the Blazers perimeter with five steals.

Tyler WILL find you.

Haywood has 4 first-half triples pic.twitter.com/ykUszdm3rE In his postgame interview, the 28-year-old offered insightful words on what has been the key to their victory and ongoing stretch.

We are just buying in, he said .

Everybody is buying in.

The vibes are great.

Everybody is locked in.

We are communicating to each other on the court.

We are connected.

The team chemistry off the court is amazing as well.

Were all doing it together.

Holding one another accountable.

Its just that the vibes are great.

Learning to fight on their own Its an intriguing choice of words considering what theyve been through this season.

But as it is, it shouldnt be denied that this statement by Highsmith is an indirect jab towards Jimmy Butler .

All season long, the Heat have been marred by overwhelming distraction due to Butlers drama with the franchise.

And the noise became even more intense when the disgruntled star officially requested a trade .

Even though Butler has been out of their lineup in the wake of his ongoing suspension , there is loud chatter surrounding the Heat as the 35-year-old continues to fire cryptic shots against Pat Riley and the organization.

Jimmy to his barista: See, I gave you a compliment.

Thats what bosses do, they build you up they dont break you down.

*petty smirk to the camera* pic.twitter.com/pyQ0N0gNf3 It might be tough to continue pushing through, but the Heat are determined to defy odds by making it without their leader.

And in their inspiring current sizzling streak, they are now finally figuring it out how to stand on their own outside of Butlers shadow.

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