Heat have answer to critic's biggest question about their new offense

"Generally speaking, the easiest way to accomplish that, especially without superstar players, is through pick-and-rolls and, at the very least, ball screens. However, the Heat's offense has moved away from most of those concepts. The Heat is averaging the fewest ball screens in the league and has all but removed the majority of their pick-and-roll action, including dribble handoffs, out of their offensive calls. Because of that, it's easy to question whether this pace, cut, and motion offense will have success in the playoffs."

"And as probably the best active coach in the league right now, I'm not sure how anyone can feel confident about doubting Spo. Again, why would Spo install an offense that he knows is destined to fall apart in the postseason? He wouldn't. And he didn't. But, sure, he'll have to prove that when it matters most. And it's only natural for there to be some early doubters."

Miami Heat have significantly altered their offense toward a pace, cut, and motion system that minimizes pick-and-rolls, dribble handoffs, and ball screens. The team currently averages the fewest ball screens in the league and has largely removed traditional pick-and-roll action from offensive calls. Historically, offenses that abandon pick-and-roll concepts struggle in the postseason where creating individual advantages and star-driven actions become more important. Erik Spoelstra as head coach would be unlikely to install a system destined to fail, but the Heat must validate the approach in playoff matchups likely to come in a weak Eastern Conference.

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