Heat captains Wade, Haslem forbid nightlife for postseason

"They're our leaders," rookie point guard Mario Chalmers said. "They've been setting an example for us young guys all year long and that's what got us to where we are now."

The decision wasn't borne from some unsavory incident, nor has this Heat team given off a vibe that they're taking the playoffs less than seriously. Haslem said it's a move just to reaffirm how much the postseason means.

Players won't be locked in their hotels, either. Going to dinner, relaxing a bit, that's all acceptable.

Late nights and carousing -- even though there are two full off days between Sunday's Game 1 and Wednesday's Game 2 -- won't be tolerated, Haslem said.

"Some guys will even have their family around," Haslem said. "Basically, we're going on a business trip."

Violators, Haslem warned, may face fines.

"It's not really a curfew," Haslem said. "But we've got eyes everywhere."

The Heat have seen many times before what late nights in a party scene can do to a team.

Miami has what's known around the league as the "South Beach Factor." The lure of Miami Beach is tough for some players visiting South Florida to ignore, and a late night in a club -- whether imbibing or not -- is sometimes tough to overcome when playing basketball the next day.

Atlanta's the same way, Haslem said. He spent time there hanging out last summer, enjoying the scene.

But not this week, he insists.

"The No. 1 focus right now is to take care of business," Haslem said.