"The Heat have a real chance to make something out of this season and become a factor in the weakened Eastern Conference. For that to happen, though, they need Erik Spoelstra to squeeze every possible ounce of production out of this superstar-less roster. Luckily, maximizing a roster just happens to be a strength of Spo's, and he even has an obvious path toward doing that."
"When the Heat were busy exceeding expectations during the height of the Jimmy Butler era, they were defined by a methodical, relentless approach. They took their time, picked their spots, and usually outexecuted or outhustled the opposition. They also played as slow as molasses. In fact, you have to bounce back all the way to the 2018-19 season to find the last time the Heat didn't play at a bottom-five pace."
Miami must pick up the pace to maximize a superstar-less roster and become a factor in a weakened Eastern Conference. Erik Spoelstra needs to squeeze every ounce of production from the current group. A slower tempo limits the team’s ability to exploit athleticism and magnifies half-court offensive deficiencies. The roster lacks a dynamic playmaker and players who consistently win one-on-one matchups. The roster does include several players comfortable pushing the ball in space, led by Tyler Herro and versatile bigs Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo. Emphasizing transition and faster possessions offers an obvious path to improved results.
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