Comment on Winderman’s view: What’s the point? It almost felt that way, as Heat nonetheless find a way

Tribune News Service, Denver Post
Thu, 12/08/2022 - 8:07pm

Winderman’s view: What’s the point? It almost felt that way, as Heat nonetheless find a way

Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday’s 115-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers: – OK, exhale. – Because, face it, it’s never easy with this team. – Even when the result is positive. – As it was this time. – When such a result was very much needed. – This time, the decision to go shorthanded was by design. – With Kyle Lowry held out for the first time this season. – Even with backup point guard Gabe Vincent also sidelined. – And that’s been an issue all along. – The volume of pressure on the starters. – Because the support system hasn’t been there. – So in the middle of a desperate moment, the Heat started Dru Smith. – Yes, the Heat have counted on their two-way players before. – Most notably Caleb Martin last season. – But this is a rookie two-way player. – Smith entered with 35 minutes of career NBA experience. – By contrast, he had played 131 in the G League this season. – So, again, the burden elevated elsewhere in the rotation. – One that coach Erik Spoelstra kept tight most of the way. – Even when attempting to buy time without Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo at the start of the fourth quarter. – And, at the finish, no point guard, just Butler, Adebayo and Tyler Herro handling. – Beyond Smith, the opening lineup was rounded out by Adebayo, Butler, Martin and Herro. – With the appearance, Adebayo tied Tim Hardaway for 14th on the Heat all-time list, at 367 regular-season games. – Adebayo’s fourth shot was the 3,500th of his career. – Smith was the Heat’s only available true point guard. – That was because Vincent again sat out due to knee soreness. – Asked if Vincent could miss extensive time, Spoelstra said, “Not extended time, no.

 

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