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Flame On!

Flame on!

The Miami Heat have burst into the NLL season with a 3-1 record. The party train doesn’t start after 4 games. It’s a marathon. But after solid performances the Miami Heat have already become one of the talking points of the league as they look to chase their own fate within a competitive NLL season. A sturdy starting 5 and multiple contributors on the bench in rotational roles and as a supporting cast have created some wonderful streaks on the court that can only get better with time.

This positive start was made all the more special due to the caliber of the opposition with two previous playoff teams being beaten during the 3 game streak that was sadly ended by a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
GM Breece has told fans ‘that the best is yet to come from our squad’, while reassuring them of a continued and consistent approach to each game. This step-by-step process towards rebuilding the lowly Heat has become more of a reality through the acquisitions of JJ Redick and Bismack Biyombo. Their contributions as members of the starting five have been immense.

JJ Redick has been able to supply the Heat with an average of 21.5 points from his first 4 games. He has also managed to produce an amazing knocked down of 3’s to put him in the top 5 for 3PM in the NLL with 4.5 per game. Many questioned his large contact, however with the turn-around at Miami thus far he has been invaluable.

Image: JJ Redick completing his team initiation stand-up routine

While JJ has provided the points, Bismack Biyombo has provided the across the board.

The statistics below show a great spread of what Bismack Biyombo is capable of. Providing in all senses, this will come in handy for the Miami Heat as the season has already shaped up as a year for the versatile big men to shine. In a rotation with Timofey Mozgov he has been able to supply the Heat with much needed boards and post-up points during the recent games.

Image: Bismack Biyombo signalling his claim no.1 NLL center

BISMACK BIYOMBO (4 Game Stats)

	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	FPG	PPG
	8.3	1.3	1.5	0.5	0.8	3.0	8.0

The league has also been presented with a taste of things to come with the continuing emergence of King Kuz. Kyle Kuzma continues to produce impressive displays in the NLL, off the back of his stellar Summer League numbers. At the starting SF position, he has already attained his first MOM award within a winning game against the LA Lakers. The supporting cast of Devin Harris and Dwight Powell have also allowed Kuzma to open himself up for multiple scoring opportunities as well. Could this start be sign of things to come for the young rookie? Could this be the beginning of a Rookie of the Year season? Whatever is in the cards – King Kuz has already established himself as a fan favourite.

Image: Kyle Kuzma after his MOM performance against the LA Lakers.

While the sun continues to shine of the city, The Heat also have much to question – as starting PG, DJ Augustin is still currently out of action. How will the team be configured and reshaped once he becomes available after a brilliant close to the previous season?

With the progression of the younger signings that the Heat have made, can the Heat produce the next wave for a future dynasty?

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