Showing posts with label heat produced. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heat produced. Show all posts

Sunday, May 25, 2014

HEAT Produced: Game 3 of 2014 Eastern Conference Finals



Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Andersen dominated the frontcourt while Ray Allen and Norris Cole dominated the backcourt to help the HEAT blowout the Pacers in Game 3 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

LeBron James: How Much Help Does He Need for Miami HEAT to 3-Peat?



LeBron James carried the Miami HEAT into the all-star break, but the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder played like the teams to beat for the NBA championship. The HEAT will need better defense at the shooting guard and center positions - and either some Mike Miller-style cameo appearances from James Jones or a Ray Allen rejuvenation - in order to three-peat in June.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

LeBron James: Can He Shoot the HEAT to 72 Wins?



Miami Herald beat reporter Joe Goodman Jr. asked whether the Miami HEAT could win 72 games if LeBron James made 60% of his shots this season. Let's see what the numbers have to say...

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Dwyane Wade Is the Best Man Next to the Man


Dwyane Wade said while he's the Miami HEAT's second option on offense, he's one of the only second options in the NBA that averaged 20 points per game last season. Analysis of the highest scoring 2nd options in the NBA shows Wade was the most productive 2nd option on offense last season.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

HEAT Check: The Difference Between HEAT vs. Thunder Then and Spurs Now


LeBron James, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade were more productive against the Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals than they've been against the Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals. Let's take a look at the numbers to see where their production's declined.

Monday, June 17, 2013

2013 NBA Finals: Older Gods Strike Back in Game 5. Will 3 Kings Defend the Throne in Game 6?



The Older Gods were faster, more physical, less fatigued and more aggressive than the Miami HEAT in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. What adjustments do the 3 Kings and Erik Spoelstra need to make for Game 6?

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Dwyane Wade: Half-Man, Less Amazing On 1 Leg This Postseason



Dwyane Wade's knee injury has literally turned his offense into half-Wade, less amazing this postseason. This article breaks down the areas his performance declined and the impact it's had on the HEAT's ability to win games.

2013 NBA Finals: Game 2 Adjustments



Miami HEAT's key adjustments on offense for Game 2 include:
  • Chris Bosh finishing off the pick-and-roll in the paint and getting some baseline cuts like the Birdman 
  • More opportunities in transition for LeBron James
  • Replacing the isolation offense Dwyane Wade can't provide with his knee injury 

On defense, the key adjustments for the HEAT include:

Sunday, May 26, 2013

HEAT Need to Improve Defense & Turnovers to Defeat the Pacers



LeBron James' brilliant performance in Game 2 was ruined by poor defense and turnovers. The HEAT need to improve those areas if they want to win Game 3 and the series.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Dwyane Wade: Best SG in the NBA by the Numbers


How does Dwyane Wade end up 3rd Team All-NBA? Rarely touted, forever doubted seems to be his NBA legacy. A look at the numbers from the boxscore shows Wade was the most productive shooting guard in the NBA this season, despite struggling with rehab from knee surgery and bone bruises.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

HEAT Produced: Frank Vogel Beat Erik Spoelstra In a Race to the Bottom for Game 1



As Erik Spoelstra was choking away another Game 1 in the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Frank Vogel saved him with a Heimlich maneuver that forced defeat from the jaws of victory so he could swallow Spo's chewed up loss for himself.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

HEAT Produced: Key Matchups for 2013 Eastern Conference Finals


Based on HEAT players' production in the playoffs so far, going big with a lineup of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem could be the key to dominating matchups with the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Chris Bosh: Will He Get His Mind Right for the Knicks?


There's a big difference in Chris Bosh's play before and after Lil' Wayne announced he fucked his wife at a party during NBA All-Star Weekend. Will Bosh be able to put that shit behind him to be successful against Tyson Chandler and the Knicks on Sunday?

Monday, November 26, 2012