"Through two games, the Heat's offense ranks third in points per game and eighth in offensive rating. They're also leading the league (by a good margin) in PACE of play. As a pleasant surprise, one of the Heat's biggest areas of concern heading into the year on the offensive end of the floor has also been a strength for the team. The Heat ranks third in 3-point percentage and top-10 in 3-point makes per contest. Again, it's only been two games, but it's difficult not to be encouraged by the early results."
"As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra indicated before the season, there are changes that have been made to the offense - and it's not just that the team is playing faster. Sure, there's an element to that, but it goes deeper than that. Specifically, as we saw in game one, there's been a cut in pick-and-rolls being called. Miami just ran 29 pick-and-rolls in the opener. To put that number in perspective, the Heat's season-low last season for pick-and-rolls called was 41. It's clear that there's been an adjustment to the offense overall."
"After the Heat's season-opening loss to the Orlando Magic, Spo was encouraged. We saw exactly why in the team's second game of the season, against Memphis. And after the team's big win over the Grizzlies, Bam Adebayo tried to put some of those changes into words: "You can't really scout plays for us. There are no plays. In the whole first half, I don't think Spo ran a play.""
The Miami Heat have adopted a faster, more free-flowing offense that ranks third in points per game and eighth in offensive rating through two games. The team is leading the league in pace and has unexpectedly excelled in three-point shooting, ranking third in percentage and top-10 in makes per game. Coach Erik Spoelstra has reduced reliance on pick-and-rolls, with only 29 run in the opener compared with a season-low of 41 last year. Early results include a convincing win over Memphis and signs that the offensive adjustments could elevate Miami's contention prospects in the Eastern Conference.
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