Q: Ira, look how significantly better the Heat seemed with Max Strus beginning the second half. – Mel.
A: First, Max Strus didn’t begin the second half Saturday in opposition to the Raptors, however moderately got here in to exchange Caleb Martin after Martin was ejected with 7:46 left within the third interval. By then, the Heat had their game-high 24-point lead. So, in contrast, you’ll be able to level out that the Heat have been outscored by 21 after Strus got here in for Martin. That, in fact, shouldn’t decrease what Strus completed by serving to put it away within the fourth quarter. The sense stays that Erik Spoelstra isn’t locked into any lineup at this stage. But if the priority is the Heat being too small with Caleb beginning, then I’m undecided Max in his place does a lot to treatment that concern.
Q: This crew has nobody that you just’d say, ‘I’m shopping for a ticket to observe this man play.’ – Faye, Miami.
A: Tyler Herro affords sufficient to make him a compelling watch. But, sure, except you might be in to Jimmy Butler free throws, Bam Adebayo midrange jumpers or Kyle Lowry floppery, this isn’t precisely essentially the most compelling roster. The enjoyable half is when the Heat are draining continuous 3-pointers. That, nevertheless, hasn’t occurred but.
Q: Ira, I do know you aren’t a fan, however I like enjoying the identical crew twice in a row. Saturday goes to make Monday enjoyable. – Anthony.
A: Agreed, with Saturday creating some Monday night time theater. But this nonetheless is considerably of an exception. Asking followers to observe the identical opponent in consecutive video games is kind of like having to endure consecutive video games of Marlins-Pirates.
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