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5 Takeaways from Heat's Loss to the Grizzlies

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to the Grizzlies

The Miami Heat fell short to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, after a Ja Morant layup to take the lead with 1 second left on the clock. Miami’s offensive issues throughout were clear, which was why it was odd that they even found themselves in this game late. Anyway, here are five takeaways from ...
A Breakdown of Miami’s Altering Defensive Schemes

A Breakdown of Miami’s Altering Defensive Schemes

The Miami Heat got another win on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers with Jimmy Butler leading the way. Although he was the focal point of the offense for Miami, the defensive side of the ball was an all-around effort. Instead of just mentioning the Heat are at the top of defensive rating lately, it's ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Win Over Cavaliers

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over Cavaliers

The Miami Heat expanded their win streak to 5 in a row with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bam Adebayo returned, while Jimmy Butler still dominated to lead Miami throughout. And now, they will be playing yet again in less than 24 hours on this back to back. Anyway, here are five takeaways from ...
A Breakdown of Tyler Herro Against the Magic

A Breakdown of Tyler Herro Against the Magic

It's been a roller coaster of a season up to this point for Tyler Herro, going through contact tracing protocols, playing in games with 8 available players early on, and enduring injuries as well. That almost held him out of Sunday night's match-up with the Orlando Magic, since he was questionable with a shoulder strain, ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Win Over Magic

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over Magic

The Miami Heat escaped yet another rough offensive night against the Orlando Magic, expanding their win streak to four in a row. Another all-around Jimmy Butler performance led to this outcome, after a 29 point night, sealing it with a steal and a layup with 4 seconds left. Anyway, here are five takeaways from this ...
Elieser Hernandez bounces back against the Cardinals

Elieser Hernandez bounces back against the Cardinals

Elieser Hernandez really bounced back on Saturday night's matchup against the Saint Louis Cardinals. The right-handed pitcher threw four really good innings, not allowing any runs, and striking out five, including Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, in his third start of the Spring Training. Hernandez had faced the Cardinals five days ago and allowed three ...
A Breakdown of Goran Dragic’s Fourth Quarter Display

A Breakdown of Goran Dragic’s Fourth Quarter Display

On a night that Miami's offense struggled the way that it did, I didn't think I'd be discussing that side of the ball in a breakdown article today in a positive way. But well, then Goran Dragic happened. Jimmy Butler carried the load for most of the game, but a fourth quarter explosion from Dragic, ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Win Over Bulls

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Win Over Bulls

The Miami Heat took down the Chicago Bulls late, after a rough offensive first half. While Jimmy Butler controlled throughout, Goran Dragic stepped up late to pull them away. So, here are five takeaways from this game... #1: Rough overall offensive flow in first half, except when Jimmy Butler has the ball. It's a similar ...
A Breakdown of Kelly Olynyk Against the Magic

A Breakdown of Kelly Olynyk Against the Magic

The Miami Heat started off the second half of the regular season with a win over the Orlando Magic, and although Jimmy Butler was a huge reason for that, Kelly Olynyk deserves a lot of credit. He was forced to play a role that he doesn't usually play since Bam Adebayo was out, and he ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Victory Over Magic

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Victory Over Magic

The Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic to begin the second half of the regular season on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler stepped up in every facet for the team with Bam Adebayo out, which is no surprise after his recent play. Anyway, here are five takeaways from this game... #1: The continued quest to survive ...
Important Marlins Questions: Part 2

Important Marlins Questions: Part 2

With the 2021 MLB season starting in less than a month, the Marlins have a lot of choices to make.  I will detail my prospective answers to these questions. Here they are: Where does Garrett Cooper fit in Miami? Who starts at 2nd base between Jazz Chisholm and Isan Diaz? Who will be the 5th ...
A Breakdown of Miami’s Late-Game Execution

A Breakdown of Miami’s Late-Game Execution

While the Miami Heat are at the halfway mark of the regular season, it seems necessary to reflect on their first 36 games. Although there hasn't been much consistency to this point, mostly due to the inconsistent rotations with players in and out of the lineup, Miami's late game offensive execution must be noted. It's ...
Important Marlins Questions: Part 1

Important Marlins Questions: Part 1

With the 2021 MLB season starting in less than a month, the Marlins have a lot of choices to make if they want to compete. In my next three articles, I will detail my prospective answers to the questions below. Where does Garrett Cooper fit in Miami? Who starts at 2nd base between Jazz Chisholm ...
What is the Next Step for an Improved Miami Heat Offense?

What is the Next Step for an Improved Miami Heat Offense?

While the beginning of the season for the Miami Heat seemed as if there was no true identity on either side of the ball, that has turned as of late. The Heat are the number one team in defensive rating over the last 15 games, which is as big of an improvement as possible. Some ...
Sandy Alcantara strikes out six in short outing

Sandy Alcantara strikes out six in short outing

Sandy Alcantara looks ready for Opening Day. Yes, it's only his second outing of the 2021 Spring Training, but the Dominican starter seems to be cruising in this Spring Training to lead the young staff from the beginning of the season. After tossing two scoreless innings in his first outing against the New York Mets on ...