The Heat Are Back And On A Roll by Deron Butler

It's been a long time, and I know I shouldn't have left you but...It's great to be back. The Miami Heat are off and they are more dominant than they have ever been. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and  Chris Bosh are reloaded with added weapons in clutch 3 point shooter, Ray Allen, and All Star Rashard Lewis. Though Miami had some bumps in the road early on with their defense against teams like the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies,  the Heat rebounded, and managed to take back first place from the Knicks. As the season continues, Miami looks forward to continue their dominance, and well into the season, teams like the New Jersey Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and especially the Knicks are looking to remove Miami from their throne as NBA Champions. For homework (and this is very easy), give time to appreciate the Miami Heat, and everything the players have done this season. I'm Deron Butler, telling that the Heat is just not on, it's scorching!

Who's Ready For Some NBA?! By Deron Butler

Hello, once again Miami Heat fans and basketball fans in general. It's that time of the year again for sports, the most wonderful time of the year! Of course I am talking about the 2012-2013 NBA Season being in full swing. The Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics on opening night, in what is to be the most highly anticipated season since its 66 game schedule last season. What emotions will run through the Celtics as they see the team that has beaten them in the Eastern Conference Finals last season raise another banner let alone LeBron James (pictured) ceremoniously get his first championship ring. Adding more fuel to this fire is the addition of Ray Allen in Miami, who not only left the Boston Celtics on the count of Rajon Rondo but also reuniting with fellow former Seattle Supersonic and teammate Rashard Lewis. This should be a very interesting game with a lot of emotions and attitudes being exchanged on the court in this ongoing rivalry. For homework, watch the Miami Heat take on the Boston Celtics either at the American Airlines Arena, Heat. com, NBA TV, or on TNT, and watch carefully at the expressions on the faces of the Boston Celtics. I'm Deron Butler asking the 1 billion dollar question...Who's Ready For Some NBA?!

Brace Yourself...The Super Lakers Are Upon Us By Deron Butler

Well...After many months of speculating, analyzing, and making up several theories in our heads, Dwight Howard has finally, and I mean FINALLY come to Tinseltown, as he will join Steve Nash, Pau Gasol, Ron Artest Metta World Peace, Antwan Jamison and Kobe Bryant to form a super team unlike any other in the Los Angeles Lakers. What's that you say, another super team? Yes, Miami isn't the only team with superstar players wreaking havoc upon the NBA. Boston and San Antonio (as old as they may be) are still effective teams with big 3 players. Then there's Oklahoma City with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Serge Ibaka as well as The New Jersey Brooklyn Nets with their "Core Four" which consists of Joe Johnson, Deron Williams, Gerald Wallace, and Brook Lopez. You may be asking yourself, why am I listing all the names of such super teams within the NBA, when the main focus (aside from the Miami Heat) is the Los Angeles Lakers? Okay, what if I told you that there was another super team that had formed in L.A. No, not the Lob City Clippers, this was before that. Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, and Gary Payton would join forces in Hollywood to play for the Lakers, instantly forming an all-star team of grand proportions. While the Lakers dominated the west, they reached the Finals in which they were devastatingly shocked by the Detroit Pistons, who had Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, Tayshaun Prince, Rip Hamilton, and Chauncey Billups. While it seemed like their could've been more potential for this Super Lakers team to continue, Shaq just couldn't take any more of Kobe and (stop me if you heard this before) took his talents to South Beach and joined the Miami Heat. A year after Shaq joined the Heat, Gary Payton would soon follow in The Big Aristotle's footsteps, resulting in Miami's first NBA Championship. Comparing the Super Lakers team of the 03-04 season to this Super Lakers team, one may find some similarities to Shaq and Dwight Howard (other than the Superman nickname) but this Super Lakers team have all the potential to be just as memorable as Magic Johnson's Showtime Lakers. But, if history repeats itself, with another failed campaign to win it all, then consider some options or just go back to the drawing board. One thing Miami should take into consideration, if any, is that this Lakers team is going to run the Princeton Offense, where either Kobe or Nash (let's just say Nash) brings up the ball and passes it out to either Pau, Kobe, or Dwight. The Lakers have several options as far as scorers go and how they can finish the play by having D.Howard or Pau set a pick for Kobe or have Dwight or Pau cut in the lane and make a layup or finish strong with a dunk. I can already see Miami facing the Lakers in a highly possible NBA Finals series next year. Just think about all the ratings (looking at you David Stern).  For homework (yes, it's back to school time!), I want you all to take the time to put Miami's starting five (Bosh,  Rashard Lewis, LeBron, Wade, and Ray Allen or Chalmers) against the Lakers' starting five (Howard, Gasol, Metta, Kobe, and Nash) and see how they stack up. As an added bonus or extra credit, simulate how these two teams would play against each other in NBA 2K11, NBA 2K12, and NBA2K13. I'm Deron Butler, telling you that it's going to be Miami vs. L.A. Lakers in the 2013 Finals.

Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis to Miami Heat By Deron Butler

In case you haven’t heard the news, Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis are the latest NBA Superstars who are taking their talents to South Beach. Ray Allen accepted a three year, $3 Million deal with Miami over a two year extension with the Boston Celtics while Rashard Lewis signed a two year deal. Both Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis were once teammates when they played together as members of the now-defunct Seattle Supersonics. With the recent signings of Allen and Lewis as well as a seemingly resting Chris Bosh, a sucessful knee surgery for Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James winning his first NBA Championship as well as heading to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, things are already looking up for the Miami Heat. For Homework, let's all welcome Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis to South Beach. I'm Deron Butler and I think Miami could be the new Seattle...maybe not.

Bosh Is Out Indefinitely...What This Means For Miami by Deron Butler

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers was physical just like every other NBA Playoff series is right now. But much like every other NBA Playoff series comes more than physical play, injuries are involved, much like the injury Indiana dealt to Chris Bosh. In Sunday's game, Bosh was injured after a play in which he was going for a basket, resulting in an abdominal strain. Miami will have to contend without Bosh in their series against Indiana but now it seems like their only options aside from their scoring productions from Wade and LeBron, we should look to Udonis Haslem, Ronny Turiaf, and Joel Anthony to come off the bench and fill the void that is now gaping. Game 2 will now test Miami's mettle more than ever when they face Indiana tomorrow night on TNT. For homework, I want you all to take the time to appreciate Haslem, Turiaf, and Joel Anthony and what they've done off the bench for their time in Miami and cheer them on like everyone's watching. I'm Deron Butler, and I believe Udonis Haslem should start for Game 2 and continue to get the ball rolling for Miami. 

Things Indiana Pacers Should NOT Say by Deron Butler

See this goofy looking guy in the picture? This is Frank Vogel, head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Just today, the Pacers head coach made a comment regarding the Miami Heat and their upcoming series in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals in which Vogel said that "It'll be very interesting to see how the referees officiate the series and how much flopping they reward." Judging from that goofy smile on Vogel's face, there is nothing to grin or joke about. Vogel's Pacers had just defeated a Dwight Howard-less Orlando Magic in 5 games but just imagine if D12 were effective for the Magic sans his back injury, the Pacers would've been eliminated and an afterthought on top of that. Vogel shouldn't be making jokes at this stage in the playoffs and if you remember reading my last post about how Miami should not undermine their opponents, well, Indiana has proven that even your opponents can undermine the most daunting of challenges and could possibly make themselves look the most embarrassed amongst their peers. 

In addition to Vogel's comment about the Heat being the "best flopping team ever", Pacers center Roy Hibbert chimed in by saying "We didn't do it the easy way. It took time. We didn't do this by signing a couple of superstars."  Well excuse us, Mr. Hibbert if you don't approve of how Miami's system of success to solidify themselves as contenders for the NBA Championship. Miami may not be Indiana as far as destination and pitch wise for a player of high caliber to play amongst the lights, sights and sounds of the big city but the one thing you can't take away from a team is how hard they practice and mold together to form a team worthy of winning championships. While I do admire Indiana for their hard work to climb to the top of the Eastern Conference but to bash another team for their way of doing things beyond the court is just wrong. Why not take that up with Pat Riley, who knows success and opportunities when he sees them. The Heat host the Pacers this Sunday at 3:30pm on ABC and for homework, I want you to see how long you can hold in your anger regarding Vogel's comments about the Heat and if you manage to hold it in until Sunday's game, use it for a positive by cheering for the Het in the most excitable and most raucous way imaginable. I'm Deron Butler telling you that it's best to be seen and not heard. 

Next up: The Indiana Pacers by Deron Butler

After defeating the New York Knicks in 5 games, the Miami Heat now move on the semi-finals, where they take on the Indiana Pacers. You may be laughing to yourself right now thinking about Indiana Pacers  and saying to yourself "what good players do Indiana have"? Well, before I answer your question, allow me to instruct a little history lecture for ya. Back in the 2004 NBA Playoffs, after the Miami Heat defeated the then Eastern Conference team New Orleans Hornets in 7 Games, Miami had to face the Indiana Pacers (yes, when they had Reggie Miller) in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Pacers had swept the Boston Celtics at that time and were looking to do the same to Miami. The Pacers took the first two games of that series in Indianapolis but once the series shifted to Miami, The Heat tied the series but afterwards Indiana took the next two games, eliminating the Heat but losing to the eventual NBA Champions that year in the Detroit Pistons. Since that time, Miami has won its first championship and brought forth big stars like Shaquille O'Neal and Gary Payton to LeBron James and Chris Bosh while Indiana had to say goodbye to Reggie Miller after 18 seasons with the team and looked for a new hope in Danny Granger. Now that we got that history lesson out of the way, and to answer you question about what good players Indiana have, the Pacers have Danny Granger, George Hill, Paul George, Tyler Hansbrough, and Roy Hibbert. While those names may not sound all that daunting, keep in mind that this Indiana Pacers team not only defeated a Dwight Howard-less Orlando Magic but were also placed third in  the Eastern Conference Standings during the regular season. And during that regular season, Miami has defeated Indiana 3 games to 1, which would mean Miami would win the series over Indiana but again, that was the regular season and this is the playoffs, where injuries are always occurring and at any moment boiling emotions can turn into a fisticuffs. For Homework, I want you as Heat fans to not rest on your laurels. Just because we got past one stage against a rival team, doesn't mean it's time to celebrate. Again, this is the playoffs and anything can happen. Let's remind ourselves of what happened last year's NBA Finals and not make the same mistakes and not to underestimate the Pacers or any team thereafter. I'm Deron Butler, telling you that our celebrations are temporary but our work and determination are always mandatory.

Was Michael Biamonte's Comment About Amar'e Necessary? By Deron Butler

If you were in attendance for last night's Game 5 between the Heat and the Knicks, then you may have heard the Heat's excitable PA Announcer, Michael Biamonte's witty comment about Amar'e Stoudemire fouling out of the game in which Biamonte said "Stoudemire has been extinguished from the game", going back to the post Game 2 incident in which an exasperated Stoudemire took his frustrations out by punching a glass case concealing a fire extinguisher with his non shooting hand. To Heat fans, the joke was deemed as light hearted humor but to Knicks fans and several basketball bloggers and everyone else around the basketball world, no one was laughing along with Miami. The joke itself caused a ruckus amongst fans saying that the joke itself was "distasteful" and "a slap in the face" to Knicks fans. Sports blog Deadspin.com commented on the pundit saying that "The Heat are surely winning friends the right way", which may be a sarcastic insult to the Heat for Biamonte's choice of words. Though it may be a joke for Heat fans, no one (not even Knicks fans) are not laughing. Imagine if the Heat were in MSG struggling to win and, for example, Chris Bosh starts crying again. The Knicks PA Announcer would probably say something like "Bosh is crying because the Heat are extinct" or something that like. For Homework, I want all Heat fans to find some other form of humor not relating to anything about the Knicks, they've suffered enough as it is and it's time we move on to face Indiana. I'm Deron Butler telling you that it's all fun and games until someone's feelings are the subject of matter. 

Game 5? Is Tonight The Night We Close The Knicks Out? By Deron Butler

Hello, Heat fans one and all. If you have made through the last two days of waiting for Game 5 without losing your mind...or sleep, then congratulations, you are ready to sit back and watch your beloved Miami Heat put away the New York Knicks. Sunday's game against the Knicks brought forth a revelation for me. As I watched LeBron James in the fourth quarter make at least 9 points, I started to think to myself is this LeBron James trying to prove to the masses that he can close out in the fourth quarter? When the Knicks took the lead near the closing moments of Game 4, I was hoping Miami would nail the shot and sweep the series as did everyone else but who would've thought that D.Wade and not LeBron would be the one to take the final shot sans the Knicks defense hastily rushing the offense. No disrespect to Wade, it all seemed like LeBron was coming back for Miami in the fourth quarter but at the same time, has LeBron  ever closed out in these types of situations (and I'm not talking about regular season either)? Game 5 is just a few hours away and I'm anticipating this game to be like a title fight between two contenders. I want  to see LeBron dominate in the fourth quarter, I want to see Bosh be more agressive on offense and defense as well as being an X-Factor for the Heat, and Wade to guide the team and set plays. I still believe that the Knicks are running on borrowed time. Jeremy Lin is still injured, Amare Stoudemire still has that injured hand of his, and Carmelo Anthony still has problems playing defense. Speaking of defense, Erik Spolestra should not have Shane Battier play defense against Carmelo, not because Carmelo is a solid shooter but because Carmelo is much faster than Battier. If anyone is gonna guard Carmelo, it should be LeBron (see picture) or maybe Wade...primarily LeBron. For Homework, Watch Game 5 tonight at 7 on TNT and see if LeBron James can guard Carmelo defensively and how Shane Battier can learn from that plus see if LeBron James can close out in the fourth quarter.  I'm Deron Butler counting down the minutes, the seconds, and the hours until Game 5, where Miami will hopefully close out on New York. 

Game 5= Back to the Drawing Board By Deron Butler

After watching what almost could've been a Game 4 sweep by Miami, it's back to Miami where the Heat will look to close the series. Watching the game itself, I saw a lot of disturbing things (aside from Baron Davis' injury) was how laxed Miami was when they had the lead. I watched the whole game wondering what had happened to Miami's aggressiveness and sat there just watching as each shot that the Knicks made, was almost like feeling your heart sink each time they made a point and what's worse was that how Miami didn't give the ball to LeBron in the end. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed yet foolish for making that last blog post but what could I do? With Game 5 now set for Wednesday on TNT, the Heat must try to focus on putting New York away for good. As a Heat fan, we should be optimistic, if not grateful that we have at least three wins in the series against New York. It could've been worse, we could've lost our key players before the playoffs began. This loss stings just as much as any but if anything Game 5 will hopefully make it up for the very tense nail biter that was Game 4. For homework, watch Game 5 Wednesday on TNT and see how focused both teams are after Game 4. Also, see how long you can wait until that time comes. I'm Deron Butler, heading back to the drawing board and anxiously waiting for Wednesday evening to close out the series. 

Bring Out The Brooms! Bring Out The Brooms! By Deron Butler

Game 4 between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks is just around the corner or if you are watching Game 4, you must be doing some spring cleaning because it looks like there could be a sweep for Miami's next victory. It seemed not too long ago, that Miami always wanted to sweep New York and after watching how The Oklahoma City Thunder dispose of those little ponies, The Dallas Mavericks Asterisks. As a Miami Heat fan, I couldn't feel anything but happiness after seeing Dallas get swept by the team they beaten at last year's Western Conference Finals and also, like Miami back in the 2007 playoffs, were swept out of the first round. But enough about giving you a history lecturing in basketball, it's time for the here and now, and that means Miami must solely focus and pick apart New York. The Heat needs this victory just as much as New York needs to avoid a sweep. The Heat must employ defense from beginning to end, as the only line of defense the Knicks have right now is Defensive Player of the Year (and NBA Champion), Tyson Chandler. If Miami can expose New York's frail defense, then the Heat will punch their ticket into the semi-finals, where they may potentially face the Indiana Pacers. For homework, watch Game 4 between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks on ABC at 3:30 pm eastern standard time, and see if you can find any Heat fans in Madison Square Garden holding up broom sticks, Heat players using technically sound defense, and of course, exploiting the weak defensive tactics that Carmelo Anthony and company possess, leaving Tyson Chandler to pick up the slack. I'm Deron Butler and today I feel like some Spring Cleaning. 

Glass Jaw, no, Glass Hands! by Deron Butler

The aftermath from Game 2 between Miami and New York is as memorable as the game itself. A'mare Stoudemire, the disgruntled and infuriated Center/Power Forward, has broken his hand after punching a glass case that was holding a fire extinguisher in the Knicks' locker room. Medical assistance was much needed as Stoudemire was escorted out of the American Airlines Arena. As of late, the Knicks have been dropping off like flies, first with Iman Shumpert hyperextending his knee in Game 1 and now Game 2's aftermath with Stoudemire taking his frustrations out on a glass case and a fire extinguisher. I understand that we can get frustrated and that our emotions get the better of us but there is no excuse for foolishly hitting an inanimate object that hasn't provoked you in any way but may inflict harm to yourself if you so take your anger out on it. Hitting a wall or a chair is also understandable but a glass case concealing your only means to stop a fire? No wonder the Knicks are unpredictable. New York's only hope right now (if any) now falls on Carmelo Anthony, should he rise to the occasion, and going on a limb...Jeremy Lin. For homework, watch Game 4 Thursday night on TNT and see how many Miami fans are holding up signs with A'mare Stoudemire getting owned by a fire extinguisher and a glass case or at least wear T-Shirts referring to the incident. I'm Deron Butler, reminding you when on offense or defense to crash the boards, not crash the glass. 

Miami vs. New York...Rivalry Renewed! By Deron Butler

The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Playoffs once again, this time as the number 2 seeded contender. With the Heat as the number 2 seeded team, you ask yourself who is the number 7 seeded team that will undoubtedly face a first round exit? It's none other than the dreaded New York Knicks. Miami hasn't had a playoff series against New York since 2000 and back then we still had ill will towards the likes of Patrick Ewing, John Starks, and Anthony Mason. I remember as a child of the 90s, watching the NBA on NBC's coverage of the NBA Playoffs, rooting for the Heat and embellishing a disgust for the Knicks. From the fights to the exchange of attitudes and even nail biter shots, it got me all the way emotional just looking back at those moments. It was basketball at its finest and now we get to see the Heat and the Knicks once again in the playoffs. Instead of Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, and P.J. Brown, Miami has LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh, whereas the aforementioned Knicks legends are replaced by Carmelo Anthony, A'Mare Stoudemire, and Tyson Chandler. This series will be entertaining to watch from beginning to end as nba.com announced this matchup being the marquee series of the playoffs. Although, it's all fine and dandy, sadly, there will be no Linsanity to go around as sensational ball player Jeremy Lin is out injured for the season. It would've been nice to see how Lin would fare in a playoff series match, especially against Miami but you get what you can. Tomorrow, the Heat will embark on their playoff run in front of their Miami faithful and the world. For homework, just watch Game 1 of Miami and New York at 3:30 pm (eastern standard time) on ABC and the entire series thereafter. I'll be watching along just like any other basketball enthusiast...and casual basketball fans that wait for this one particular part of the NBA season to commence.

I am Deron Butler, telling you to get White Hot and Wake Up!

Down The Stretch By Deron Butler

With the NBA Playoffs looming around the corner, every NBA team is scrambling for positions to for home court advantage. Of course, this also regulates to the Miami Heat as well as each game becomes more important one after the next. Yesterday's game against the Boston Celtics were an indication that Boston, though they have an experienced trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, are sparking at the right time, having knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers for first place in the Atlantic Division, and while they managed to beat Miami back to back, one wonders if the Celtics would get their revenge on Miami after being eliminated by them in last years playoffs. As for Miami, going up against the top contenders of the east has been an uphill battle. Not only have they lost back to back against Boston, but they also lost to Chicago and Indiana as well. The Heat play Chicago tomorrow night in a crucial game that will determine whether or not Miami's ability to put away the Bulls in last season's playoffs was not a fluke as some doubters have speculated. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, as solid of scorers that they are need to involve Chris Bosh more in these types of games, heading down the wire but only that, the Heat need to make sure that every player is healthy, have adequate minutes on the court, and be able to contribute on offense and on defense. I can't stress this enough in my head just thinking about how Miami will perform late in the season. For homework, watch the Miami Heat against the Chicago Bulls on TNT, and also focus on teams such as Chicago, Indiana, and Boston in the east as well as potential NBA Finals opponents including San Antonio, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers (yes them), and especially the Oklahoma City Thunder.

I'm Deron Butler telling you that Heat Basketball is the best basketball.

Miller Time!!

It was January 3rd, 2007. Mike Miller was one three pointer away from history. His Memphis Grizzlies were playing the Golden State Warriors. On an assist from Damon Stoudemire with 2:29 to go, Mike Miller cocked back and fired a 26 foot three point jumper. Nothing but net. Mike Miller made nine three pointers in the game, and only took fifteen shots to make 33 points. He set the Memphis grizzlies franchise record of three pointers in a game. the previous two games, he had seven three pointers each, and was the only player in NBA to hit at least seven three pointers in three consecutive games since George Mcloud of the Mavericks did it in 1996.

Miller won rookie of the year in 2000. It was a weak draft, but it doesnt take away from his award. He shined and outperformed his peers. He also won sixth man of the year while averaging 13 points, 5 rebounds, two assists, while playing thirty minutes a game. It is a prestigious list to be on.

Mike Miller is the ultimate energy guy. Its hard to find a three point shooter who offers more than just coming off the bench and doing little else. How many times does Miller keep the drive going by diving to get loose balls and getting a difficult offensive rebound? His effort breathes new energy into a game. The Heat were smart to get him. He is also a great team defender, and takes pride in doing the little stuff. Miller is very underrated, and only seems to draw attention from fans because of his three point shooting. Fans never realize the small things that can lead to victories. He had a rocky start his first year as a member of the Miami heat. A string of injuries kept him from making full impact. In the conference semi finals, Miller helped the Heat defeat the Bulls with rebounding, defense, and all out hustle. He hesitated to shoot because of his still injured fingers. Heat fans, his six for six game Tuesday night against San Antonio is the beginning! If Miller can stay healthy, expect great things from him! Please don't be in the surprised crowd when Miller's makes up for lost time.

Analyzing the Heat's Centers

The Heat are 13 games into the new season. Time to analyze the centers on the roster. every Heat fan would like to forget last year's trio of incapable, lethargic centers. None of them left the bench by the time the finals rolled around. Dampier was slow, and did little else, besides clogging the lane. The same goes for Dampier. Ilgauskas was too slow to defend, rebound, or get down the court. Yes, those days are over. The Heat struck out on Nene and Samuel Dalambert, who changed his mind and signed with the Rockets. This current group might do damage because being a center on this Heat team entails less work than being a center on another team. Boxing out should be a must, as well as some rebounding, defending, and being ready to catch an easy dunk from any of the big three as they will rightfully get most of the attention on the floor.

Joel Anthony-Being undersized, Joel Anthony had many difficulties last year despite blocking many shots and doing very well at defending. This year, he is shedding the image of fumbling easy passes, and missing easy shots. He is shooting a career high 59 percent. i personally would love to see a couple more rebounds, and his blocking numbers did not catch up yet. He is currently the Heat's starter.

Dexter Pittman-He might not be in NBA shape yet, but Pittman seems to make the most of his minutes, scoring wise. He averages eight minutes a game so far, and is shooting fifty percent. He does also need to cut down on his fouls, but it is great to have size and bulk down low that can do something other than take up space. Expect him to get better, especially after proving himself in the D league last year.

Chris Bosh-So far, Bosh playing center has benefited the Heat. He has relied on his speed and often slips screens. Many of his crowd rousing dunks has come from the center position. He has the size at 6'11, and put on more muscle over the offseason to deal with the physicality of playing down low. There was hesitation last year, but he warmed up to the idea. Bosh playing at center opens up the power forward position for Haslem, who leads all bench players in the league in rebounds.

Mikel Gladness-The 6'11 shot blocker tried out for the heat last year and did not make it. This year, he did. The Alabama A&M product left college ranked in the top 25 all time as a shot blocker. He has played garbage time minutes. The Heat elected to go young, and it might be a worthwhile decision.

Eddy Curry-Certainly the most proven true center on the Heat. In 2007, he averaged 19 points per game on 57 percent shooting. Soon after, he found himself the odd man out to Mike D'Antoni's seven seconds or less offense. he lost weigh and is now in the best shape of his life. Curry was never a good rebounder or defender, but he should be able to maintain his scoring form from a couple years ago. I want him to box people out with his wide frame. Then i would be satisfied.

The Heat has a mix of rebounding, scoring, and defending in a mix. If coach Spo can utilize them at the proper times against the proper opponents, then the big man problems can be a thing of the past.


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The Miami HEAT.. Superman's kryptonite?

The main question facing the Heat when they formed the super team a year ago, was if the elite centers and point guards would dismantle them on a nightly basis. One of the biggest tests came when the Heat played Southeast and in-state rival, the Orlando Magic. Dwight Howard, the 6'11 265 pound behomoth, was the best center in the game by a long shot, and would surely give the HEAT nightmares.

In the first matchup, however, Howard scored 19 points on 8 for 15 shooting, with seven boards. He was held scoreless in the second half. The Heat won 96 to 70. The rematch in November proved to be revenge for Howard, as he torched the Heat for 24 points and 18 rebounds on fifty percent shooting. The Heat fell to 8-7, on a slump. In a heat win in February, Howard scored 17 points, and added 16 rebounds. It was good numbers, but apparently under his season average. The final regular season match up provided to be a most telling tale. The Heat held Howard to another drought, in a second half where Howard could not get a shot to fall. The Magic won it on a barrage of three point shooting. Howard ended with 18 rebounds.

Take Howard's season totals into consideration. He averaged 22 points per game on a mind boggling 59 percent shooting. He also grabbed 14 rebounds a game. In four match ups, Howard only went over his season scoring average once. The Heat found some success in using a team effort in guarding him. Howard looked lost and out of sync many times. Will this formula work this year against Howard and a couple of other quality big men? Time will tell, but instances as these should only strike fear in the hearts of Miami's opponents.

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HEAT WIN! 120-98 against The Spurs

The Miami HEAT without Wade in His 30th Birthday, started out playing bad by losing both Quarters, in Half Time the Heat were trailing the San Antonio  Spurs by 14 points.



In the 3rd Quarter LeBron James started to hit Threes, as well as recently Activated Mike Miller started to hit threes. The HEAT Made a Come Back, they were losing by 14 at the half but in the 3rd Quarter they were wining by 13 point.


At The End The HEAT out scored the Spurs and Won by 22 points.


120 HEAT - Spurs 98


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Stats: 

• LeBron 33 Points and 10 assist
• Bosh 30 Points 8 Rebounds
• Mike Miller 18 points (6-6 on 3pt FG's)
• Mario Chalmers 13 points and 4 assists
• Norris Cole 8 points
• Joel Anthony 6 points and 4 rebounds.

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HEAT vs Spurs

Your Miami HEAT are back at the America Airlines Arena and will take on the San Antonio Spurs 7:30 pm (Eastern Time)


Note: LeBron James has average.25.9 points with Wade in the lineup in 1+ seasons, 33.7 ppg in 7 Game Started with Dwyane Wade.


Talking about Wade:


Let's all Wish Dwyane Wade a Special 30th Birthday!


Here is a Top 10 of Wade NBA Career: 








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