Despite the long-term absence of one of their important veteran players, Markieff Morris, the Miami Heat have been playing at a high level this season. At present, they occupy first place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference with a 45-24 record, despite losing their most recent matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Despite the loss, there was a special moment for the Heat. It was the return of Markieff Morris to the lineup for the first time after 4 months. Moreover, his return sparked a frenzy on Twitter since it was his first appearance on the court since the altercation with Nikola Jokic and his brothers.

Fans React to Markieff Morris’ Return

Back in November 2021, Morris was shoved down to the floor after a hard foul on Nikola Jokic. This led to a series of Twitter exchanges between Marcus Morris and the Jokic brothers. Since then, Morris has been absent with a neck injury. However, his return after a 4-month absence sent Twitter berserk.

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Some fans reacted in support of Morris. They claimed that Jokic would suffer the same fate as Morris and that he should be banned from the league.

On the other hand, many fans spoke against Markieff Morris. They deemed him as ‘soft’ and added that he was overreacting.

However, there were fans who took neither side. They simply laughed at the incident between the two players.

Clearly, the Twitterverse has expressed a mixed bag of opinions regarding the incident. Regardless of all the trolling, fans and teams will hope that no such events take place in the future. This is true, especially since the playoffs are arriving soon.

The Miami Heat this season

Despite losing out on Morris’ presence for 4 months, nothing has stopped the Heat from rising to the top. Moreover, even after their loss against the Timberwolves, they still have a 7-3 record over the last 10 games. Clearly, Jimmy Butler and Co., are strong challengers for the title.

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Moreover, players like Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Caleb Martin have all stepped up this season. Additionally, even Tyler Herro has shown his strength this year. Furthermore, with Victor Oladipo returning from injury, the Heat doesn’t appear to back down.

Going forward, the franchise will aim to secure its place at the top of the standings. This will ensure a relatively easier run in the playoffs. Overall, Miami has a strong chance to win the title, and it doesn’t look like anything is stopping them.