The Miami Heat need to change things up. They are on a seven-game losing streak and have slipped down to ninth in the East, just a game ahead of the Chicago Bulls, who have traded DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine since the summer.

In a recent interview, Austin Reaves clearly expressed his feelings about his Lakers teammates following their fourth consecutive loss.

Austin Reaves was pleased with the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers going toe-to-toe with the Denver Nuggets despite the loss.

The ninth seed plays host to the 10 th seed in the play-in tournament with the winner playing at the 7-8 loser for the eighth and final seed in each conference. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Clippers, Kings and Mavs currently hold the 7-10 positions in the West.