"Heat records fastest pace in six years: For most of the Jimmy Butler era - heck, for most of Erik Spoelstra's career outside of the Big 3 - the Miami Heat have been one of the league's slowest teams. That wasn't the case in their season opener. Miami played at the fastest pace it has in six years, according to NBA.com's tracking data, averaging 111.5 possessions per 48 minutes."
"The Heat's four-point loss was magnified by poor rebounding at the end and poor defense throughout - which is part of the unintended consequence of pushing the tempo. Their offense, led by Norman Powell's 28-point performance on 9-of-19 shooting, showed snap decision-making, good-not-great spacing in transition and a commitment to putting as much pressure as possible against a very good Magic defense. It's just one game, but those were two signs of encouragement. Process over results, in this case."
The Miami Heat led the Orlando Magic for the first 45 minutes of the season opener but lost 125-121 after late defensive and rebounding lapses. Miami recorded its fastest pace in six years, averaging 111.5 possessions per 48 minutes, shifting toward a much quicker style. Norman Powell paced the offense with 28 points on 9-of-19 shooting. The higher tempo produced quicker decisions and better transition opportunities while also contributing to defensive vulnerabilities and poor late-game rebounding. The offensive process and spacing in transition showed promise. Sustained production from role players will be necessary to maintain the new pace.
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