"And, remember, this three-year stretch featured three playoff berths and three series wins, because Erik Spoelstra is a mastermind, and Playoff Jimmy was him. Even without Jimmy Butler now, Miami could conceivably capitalize on a wide-open East by fielding even an average offense. But how is that supposed to happen? Shot-creation was already a question mark before Tyler Herro had surgery on his left foot in September."
"Bam Adebayo is in a two-year scoring decline. Norman Powell faces plenty of sustainability questions following an age-31 breakout, and he's a play-finisher, not a creator. Nikola Jović has had trouble staying on the floor (and, at times, in the rotation). Rookie Kasparas Jakučionis may not be ready. So, it might be another round of nightly searches for scoring chances."
Miami Heat offense ranked in the bottom third each of the last three seasons despite playoff success. The team plans to push the pace and create more possessions to boost scoring. Norman Powell was added after a career-best season to provide scoring and finishing. Tyler Herro will miss the first month recovering from left-foot surgery, reducing shot creation. Jimmy Butler's absence further limits creation. Bam Adebayo's scoring has declined over two years. Nikola Jović has struggled with availability and rotation minutes, and rookie Kasparas Jakučionis may not be ready. Loss of Duncan Robinson weakens 3-point spacing.
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