On a four-game losing skid, the Heat are at their lowest point of the season. But Erik Spoelstra is confident in turning things around.

Technically the Miami Heat aren’t spending their All-Star break at rock bottom. It’s just that amid expectations, ninth place in the Eastern Conference certainly can feel that way.

Just before the Mavericks were set to take the floor against the Heat, Dallas star Kyrie Irving was ruled out of the game with a shoulder injury, per Joey Mistretta . Despite playing nearly 24 hours ago, the Mavericks will be without their superstar guard, who posted 42 points and seven rebounds against Golden State.

Mavericks Top Performers Danté Exum – 27 points (season-high), 4 assists, 3 rebounds Max Christie – 19 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists Heat Top Performers Tyler Herro – 40 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals Kel’el Ware – 17 points,