"The point is that preseason win-loss results ultimately don't matter - though the process does, specifically from the team's regular rotation players. Miami is playing much faster this preseason. But there is one glaring flaw with the team's offensive output - a big topic of conversation after it's been a bottom-third unit each of the last three seasons. It ranks DEAD last in a very important statistical category, which can't carry over if this roster has any chance to have success come the regular season."
"Miami also hasn't done itself any favors efficiency-wise, knocking down 30.1 percent from deep (28th), including a ghastly 5-for-34 performance from beyond the arc against Atlanta. It could be a complete aberration, but that's less than ideal! Kel'el Ware, a below-average shooter, leads the team in 3-point makes (8), with Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins Nos. 2 and 3 with seven and four 3-point makes, respectively."
Miami is 0-5 in preseason but preseason records do not determine regular-season outcomes; process and rotation performance matter more. The Heat are playing faster this preseason yet rank dead last in 3-point attempts per possession, attempting just 21.2 per 75 possessions (No. 34), trailing several international exhibition teams. Miami is converting 30.1 percent from three (28th) and endured a 5-for-34 performance versus Atlanta. Kel'el Ware leads the team with eight three-pointers, followed by Norman Powell (7) and Andrew Wiggins (4). Poor spacing and inconsistent shot selection hinder sustained high-pace offense; greater cohesion and spacing are required.
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