The Miami Heat's recent game against the Atlanta Hawks epitomized their ongoing offensive troubles, culminating in a dismal 32.1% shooting performance and a season-worst offensive rating. With this loss, the Heat fell four games below .500 and have only had one good game in their last seven, highlighting a trend that suggests they may only qualify for the play-in tournament. Factors contributing to this downturn include poor long-range shooting and inefficient half-court spacing, placing them among the league's least effective offenses.
Monday night was the cherry on top for the Heat's recent offensive struggles. They shot just 32.1 percent for the game—including 7-of-40 (17.5 percent) from 3-point range, the third-worst 3-point shooting night in franchise history.
Miami couldn't hit the ocean if it were surrounded by water, and it's been one of the least efficient offenses over the last month. [...] they’ve owned the NBA's second-worst offensive rating.
Being disruptive defensively and pushing the pace is the easiest solution. Spacing has been an issue in the halfcourt all season, complicating where the Heat can generate open shots.
If you zoom out since the start of the New Year, the Heat is the 5th-worst offense, better than only Charlotte, Washington, Orlando and Brooklyn.
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