Entries by Mateo Mayorga

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: Heat’s cruise control enough to overpower the Wizards in Washington

The Heat got a break in their schedule, defeating the struggling Wizards in Washington. They had seven scorers in double figures, including rookie Kasparas Jakučionis, who set a new career high (22).   Coach Erik Spoelstra said, “We’ve shown that ability to bounce back after disappointing games. It started yesterday with a good, solid film […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: The Heat embarrassed themselves on the 2006 title’s celebration night

The Heat got demolished against the Hawks on the night they honored their 2006 championship. Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O’Neal sat courtside for the embarrassment, yet the only bright spot was the halftime presentation, sitting the former teammates in a circle at midcourt in custom team jackets.   They started their skeleton crew lineup and found […]

Mateo’s Hoop Diary: “We have to understand who we are…” Heat can’t overcome the Magic’s inside and outside scoring

The Miami Heat were exposed by the desperate Orlando Magic in their fourth matchup of the season and remain winless against their in-state rivals. The latter was bigger, stronger and faster, plus Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black took over the game.   The Magic’s inside action was so devastating that the Heat surrendered the most […]