"Skinny: The start of last season was a step back defensively from Adebayo's standards. Adebayo's played like one of the best defenders in the sport through 25 games. Offensively, he's shooting more 3-pointers - with mixed results - though his finishing has positively regressed after a down season in 2024-25. Skinny: Fontecchio got off to a red-hot start, but has cooled down over his last 11 games."
"Skinny: Herro missed the first 17 games due to foot surgery. It's difficult to evaluate his first six games. On one hand, he's averaging 23.2 points on good efficiency. On the other hand, his playmaking has been objectively bad - it's clear he needs more ball screens to be an effective passer - while his point-of-attack defense has been even worse. Skinny: Few have benefited more from the Heat's new fast-paced offense more than Jaquez."
The Heat sit at 14-11 through 25 games and have dropped four straight. Bam Adebayo has reestablished elite defensive impact and is expanding his 3-point attempts with mixed results while finishing better than last season. Simone Fontecchio began red-hot as a high-volume 3-point specialist but has cooled over the past 11 games. Tyler Herro missed 17 games for foot surgery, returned scoring 23.2 points in six contests but has struggled as a playmaker and at point-of-attack defense. Jaime Jaquez Jr. has thrived in the faster offense, averaging 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and five assists with strong shooting percentages.
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