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00:07Coming up next, they know each game presents a test, a physical endurance, of mental focus,
00:14and their ability to match up against any style of play.
00:18And that challenge is right ahead.
00:20Coming up next.
00:22Welcome to the NBA here on 2K Sports, a special Martin Luther King Day edition.
00:27I'm Kevin Harlan, joined by Greg Anthony and Stan Van Gundy.
00:31And we've got Allie LaForest reporting from the sideline.
00:35And here's the upcoming schedule now for the Miami Heat.
00:39On Wednesday, they'll be playing against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.
00:44Then on Thursday, they'll be taking on Primes Wagner and the Orlando Magic.
00:49And that matchup against the Hornets.
00:52This is one where it would take a complete meltdown for them not to come away with a win.
00:58Anything can happen, but I'd be shocked if they don't come out on top.
01:03Now the starting group for the visitors.
01:05We've got Prince.
01:06Ellis is out there with Mitchell.
01:08Then it's Rui Hachimura.
01:10It's Najee in at the 5, down low.
01:12Here we go.
01:12And for Miami.
01:14Riggins in the frontcourt along with Adebayo.
01:17Mitchell is out there with Tyler Hero.
01:19And it's where?
01:20In at the center, locking down the middle.
01:22NBA basketball in the spotlight.
01:25And the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
01:27Also celebrated in our games today and tonight, Greg.
01:32It's great to honor a man who spoke for equality and justice.
01:37And in a league that's given voice to many communities working towards that equality.
01:43Now, here's Mitchell.
01:44There is Hero with a 3.
01:47Rebounded by Ellis.
01:52Hachimura against Hero.
01:55Back to Mitchell.
01:57Pass to Hachimura.
02:00Prince outside.
02:01Over Wiggins.
02:03Prince misses.
02:05And here are the Heat.
02:09Wiggins with it.
02:10Guarded now by Prince.
02:139 feet out.
02:14And off the fryer.
02:16And in it goes.
02:18And slick play by Wiggins.
02:19I love when he gets creative with the ball.
02:23Mitchell passes to Prince.
02:32Good.
02:32And it's Mitchell picking up the assist.
02:35He's just setting the tone with an aggressive move to the rag.
02:39And where's the help defensively?
02:41Well, when you are the aggressor this early, it is intimidating.
02:48The shot by Adebayo, no good.
02:51I didn't see that miss coming.
02:52I mean, he's usually been money from that range.
02:55Back to Mitchell.
02:57Over Mitchell.
02:59And it's Mitchell missing.
03:01Well, and even though he couldn't get that one to fall, that's a shot they want him taking.
03:05And the Miami front office, Stan, hinting at personnel and philosophical changes after last season.
03:12Well, when you win 37 games, there's obviously cause for change.
03:18And the Heat are never complacent, Kevin.
03:20And they've got no interest in full-scale rebuilds.
03:25Now, here's Mitchell.
03:27And again, it's the Heat missing.
03:29And he didn't punish them for the weak coverage there.
03:32But they can't count on him to continue missing.
03:36That was the best.
03:37Dinaji.
03:39Fires it up.
03:41Shots good by Ellis.
03:43Quick work off the catch by Ellis.
03:45This is why his teammates and coaches encourage him to remove aggressive.
03:49Well, you love assisted hoops.
03:52That's good offense.
03:54From Damian Mitchell.
03:57Now about three minutes gone in the first quarter.
04:01Hachimura kicks to Mitchell.
04:03And it's Mitchell with the jam.
04:06The Ducks aren't always for the big foul.
04:09A serious power move from the point.
04:12Well, in this league, you can see powerful plays from anyone and anywhere.
04:18Your position no longer dictates your scoring options.
04:22Mitchell wide open.
04:23And Hachimura grabs the miss.
04:26Gone 4-7 from the field.
04:28Shooting over 50%.
04:30Inside.
04:31Najee passes to Mitchell.
04:35It's held in by the Heat.
04:36They faced off right here last time they met.
04:38But the Hachimura just couldn't pull out the win.
04:41In the NBA, you've got to keep pace.
04:44It's a fast track out there.
04:46And I thought their lack of hustle defensively was the story of the game.
04:50Yeah, poor communication at the defensive end.
04:54Many of the rotations were late.
04:56Well, when you move the ball, you open up the defense.
04:59Great job to make the unselfish play.
05:0344% overall here in the first quarter.
05:06Mitchell kicks to Prince from the arc.
05:10It's not going to go for him.
05:12And it's Wiggins with the ball for the Heat.
05:15Trailing by two.
05:16The score now all even.
05:18Well, everyone views zero as a shooter.
05:20But he is also a terrific finisher.
05:24He's gone 0 of 2 from deep here.
05:27After Najee.
05:28And he goes in for the dunk.
05:30And the one-hand slam just looks so pretty when it's in his hand.
05:35And he's the one doing the slam.
05:36Agreed.
05:37He is smooth as silk.
05:39Even on a power finish.
05:42Outside, Hero.
05:46Mitchell sets the screen for Hero.
05:48It's good from long range.
05:51Hero's got five.
05:52And, well, that's the danger of giving Hero a look from deep.
05:58Mitchell passes to Hachimura.
06:00Over, out of bio.
06:02Hachimura, no good.
06:05For Miami, they've gone 5 of 12 from the field since the open tip.
06:09Hero.
06:10And he chants it with authority.
06:12Well, he brings the heat.
06:15Hero giving the people what they came to see.
06:18They've been looking out of sync offensively.
06:20Yeah, their offense has ground to a standstill.
06:24Ellis, that's good.
06:25And Eric Spolster wants a timeout.
06:27This now will give him a chance to discuss some potential changes.
06:31Coming off that loss against the Nets.
06:33Well, when you're facing a team that's feeding off the crowd's energy, you have to bring your A game.
06:39They didn't do that defensively.
06:41Yeah, when you have a defensive showing this four, it's normally due to an overall lack of effort.
06:48And Miami going with a whole new group out there.
06:56The Heat with the lead.
07:01Here's Yaka Jonas.
07:03Good for the basket.
07:04Starting off one for one with that shot.
07:07Pretty much all of their buckets coming from inside the paint now.
07:13Gillespie, the pass to Mitchell.
07:18Fires from the wing.
07:20And Rozier pulls it down.
07:22This hasn't been his quarter so far.
07:25He's really struggling to get going.
07:27And Terry Rozier, a combustible score coach, who competes on the defensive end of the four as well.
07:34Great point, Kevin.
07:35I mean, Terry Rozier really made his career at the defensive end of the four.
07:40He developed as an offensive player over time in the league.
07:45But he made his name and got his playing time based on what he did defensively.
07:52James, no good.
07:54And I'm sure next time he sits down, coach is going to have a few choice words for him with
08:00that shot selection.
08:01Yeah, that definitely wasn't the shot they were looking for.
08:04You've got to keep the ball moving in that situation.
08:06Here's Gillespie after Terry Rozier's basket.
08:11Here's Hachimura.
08:13And Zeke Nagy gets the whistle that time.
08:17That's his first foul.
08:18And he drew that call by establishing his base early and then doing a great job with the box out.
08:24Yeah, it's something we don't see a whole lot in game.
08:27Just too aggressive going up.
08:29Adebayo is checked in for Johnson.
08:35Adebayo, high vote.
08:37Working on James.
08:39Gotten seven of their first 16 field goal attempts to go down here in the first.
08:44Pass to Gillespie.
08:46Over Rozier.
08:47And a kind roll that time off the rim as that one falls.
08:52They time it right.
08:52They can end this quarter with a two for one.
08:54And that's how you want to end the quarters.
08:59To the middle.
09:00Here's Nagy.
09:01And the layup is good after a nice lead pass.
09:04Nagy's got six points.
09:06And really it's been a major aspect of their offense in the early stages here.
09:10Their success working the ball inside and getting points from close range.
09:16Gone 0-2 from deep here.
09:18Down low.
09:19Here's James.
09:20And the dunk by James.
09:22Nice read.
09:24Sets his teammate up.
09:25You like how they're sharing the ball.
09:29And stolen by James.
09:33To the inside.
09:34Mitchell lays it up off the glass.
09:37He's got six.
09:39And they repeatedly pulled inside in the first half, guys.
09:43And it's paid off.
09:44And they're scoring pretty well as we conclude the first quarter.
09:48Up by five.
09:49The second quarter coming up right after this break.
09:52So don't go anywhere.
10:04And welcome back to our special presentation of the NBA for Martin Luther King Day.
10:10And looking at what we've seen so far, guys, from the visiting team, what do you think?
10:14Throughout the first quarter, they did a great job of just running the offense.
10:19Yeah, and I love to see this kind of communication between teammates.
10:23Great player movement.
10:25Great ball movement.
10:27Moving 55% from the floor.
10:30They're feeling very confident offensively.
10:32They've got Charles Bassey.
10:33And it's Larson in at the two.
10:36Back to Bassey.
10:37Pass to Larson.
10:39Shoots over Yaka Jonas.
10:41Larson with the bucket.
10:42And the crisp passing has opened things up for them offensively.
10:50Here's Yaka Jonas.
10:53Here's Jovic.
10:55Oh, good with the triple.
10:57And close to making the defense pay for the lax coverage that time.
11:02Here's Gillespie.
11:04And that one's on target from the wing.
11:06Just impressed with the teamwork out there.
11:09Setting the table for one another.
11:14Oh, she or the best to ought to buy it.
11:17And there's the foul.
11:19It'll go on Charles Bassey.
11:21That's his first foul.
11:23Man, that's, it's close.
11:25But, you know, didn't get on balance quick enough.
11:45And we're starting the second quarter.
11:47About a minute gone.
11:51No one near Rozier as he lets it fly.
11:54Out to Smith.
11:55Let's it go with a three.
11:57The shot will not fall.
11:58Well, the defense catches a break there.
12:01You expect him to make those.
12:03Here's Battle.
12:04And that one is hammered home.
12:06Oh, and he just dangles from the bucket after sending that one through.
12:11And you can see which team has the swagger right now.
12:14Now, here's Rozier.
12:16Looking at his numbers, he's averaging about six and a half points a game.
12:23To the left side wing.
12:26James outside.
12:27Pass to Battle.
12:29Back to James.
12:30Here's the three.
12:32And the three ball is good.
12:34James has got his second bucket of the note.
12:36The assist totals, Kevin, just continue to grow.
12:40They're way ahead in that category.
12:42Ball movement has been always.
12:47Gone a perfect four of four since the second quarter began.
12:50Perfect from the field.
12:52Yay, misses.
12:53I tell you what, the defense should send Christmas cards for that miss.
12:57Pass to Smith.
12:58Makes it off the glass.
13:00Smith's got his first two points.
13:02Now, that's where you like your shots to come from.
13:06Indicative of smooth offensive play.
13:09Up at 60%.
13:10They're a machine from the floor.
13:12James has a two-pointer.
13:14Rebound by the Heat.
13:19We're just over two and a half minutes into the second quarter.
13:22Count that one.
13:24Rozier's got his second bucket.
13:26Challenging the interior of that defense.
13:29Nice take by Rozier.
13:31Time out.
13:32I didn't see it.
13:45Tyler here.
13:46He's checked in for the Heat.
13:48And just a fantastic run of games for him.
13:51A look at the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
13:53And what can you say about how huge he has been for this offense?
13:58Everything he's done from the scoring, the shooting, the playmaking.
14:02You take him out of the lineup and there's no telling just how different this team looks.
14:07Now, here is Hachimura.
14:11Still scoreless.
14:12Count that one.
14:15Here in the second quarter, about three minutes played.
14:21Ellis against Hero.
14:23Smith, wide open.
14:24He fires.
14:25Off target from outside.
14:26A good board there, Kevin.
14:29But overall, they're getting slightly out-rebounded.
14:34Shoots it up.
14:37And it's Peleski missing.
14:39The Heat trail by 12.
14:44Here's Hero.
14:45And foul on the shot.
14:47So, he'll get a chance at the line.
14:50You see a lot of pick and rolls.
14:52But you also, Greg, hear about inverted screen.
14:55Can you explain to the viewers what that means?
14:58Yeah.
14:59That's where your guard, actually, is the one setting the pick for the bigger player.
15:04And having little guys who are willing to put their body on the line.
15:08You think of a Steph Curry, a John Stockton.
15:11Two of the best to ever do it.
15:15And Hero drops them both.
15:18And G.A., you look at all these great European players.
15:21Some saying that youth development in the U.S.
15:25Could emulate aspects of what they're doing overseas in their system.
15:29Well, it's already going in that direction.
15:31Youngsters able to, in essence, go pro from their early teens.
15:36But the academies they've set up over there, they are, no doubt, intriguing.
15:41Well, we've seen that movie a few times, haven't we?
15:44An easy bucket in the paint.
15:46Pass to Hachimura.
15:47Here's Najee.
15:49Friends outside.
15:54Hachimura kicks to Ellis.
15:55Let's the three fly.
15:57And Ware pulls it down.
16:00Ware's got his sixth rebound on the night.
16:02And a wide open look here for Wiggins.
16:04And the three off target.
16:07Gone one of three from way outside since the start of the second quarter.
16:12Hachimura the pass to Prince.
16:16Here's Gillespie.
16:17The shot's good on the assist by Prince.
16:21Prince has got his third assist on the night.
16:25To the paint.
16:26Here's Wader.
16:27And he makes it look easy.
16:29Dunking it hard with one hand.
16:31And no doubt, they'd love to see him get a lot more of those opportunities.
16:36And that deficit will go away quickly if he does, Greg.
16:39Now here's Ellis.
16:40He has six.
16:42Prince misses.
16:47And a wide open look for Hero.
16:49And there's another one for the Heat.
16:52And Hero excels at that pull-up.
16:54It's a shot he has worked tirelessly on.
17:02He's making the switch here.
17:05Novich is jacked in.
17:07Why don't we go to the 2K leaderboard?
17:09Over the past month, these teams have been playing a very entertaining brand of basketball.
17:13I mean, it's about the pace they played with here offensively.
17:17They don't look like they're showing any signs of slowing down.
17:22Gone 6-12 in the second quarter.
17:24Right at the 50% mark from the field.
17:27And good that time.
17:29Mitchell's got 8.
17:30Just reliable, guys.
17:32He's just always trying to make the right play.
17:39Up top, Hero.
17:40He's guarded by Ellis.
17:43Hachimura grabs the miss.
17:46Hachimura's got his fourth rebound in this one.
17:48Let's check in now with our Allie LaForce, who's got a story for us.
17:53Allie.
17:54Thank you, guys.
17:55Bam Adebayo is now the Heat's all-time leader in double-doubles.
17:58Bam said, I want to be number one in some, if not all, of these categories.
18:02I just have to keep improving and keep chipping away.
18:05And then it's just focusing on getting these wins.
18:08Kevin, back to you.
18:09Good priority.
18:10Thanks so much, Allie, for the report.
18:13Well, he's had a rough night, but his teammates have picked him up.
18:16Here, oh, that's a two-pointer.
18:18Again, the miss by the Heat.
18:21Gone 7-15 from the field here in the second quarter.
18:24Just under 50% shooting.
18:26And he can do a lot more damage to the rim than that when he wants to.
18:31Oh, you're right.
18:32And with the lead they're enjoying, I'm surprised he didn't put a little something extra on that one.
18:37Here's Mitchell.
18:39He's now 1-for-2 with that bucket.
18:41Easy shot for him.
18:43And they'll take that every time up the floor.
18:49Mitchell kicks to Ellis.
18:52A three-pointer, no good.
18:54And so it's Wiggins with it.
18:56He'll bring it up for the Heat.
18:57Eight-point game.
19:01Here's Jovic.
19:02And he takes that one up and powers it through.
19:06Thunderous stop from Jovic.
19:08Here's Mitchell.
19:10A 35-point game for him in the win against Miami.
19:13And it's Hachimura in the corner.
19:16With the shot.
19:17And there's Mitchell.
19:19That's good on the assist by Hachimura.
19:22Hachimura's got his fourth assist with that last one here tonight.
19:25And for the Heat, they're shooting 43% from the field.
19:29Pass to Jovic.
19:33Hachimura grabs the miss.
19:36Gotten into trouble with the three-ball in the second court.
19:38Only hitting one of five attempts.
19:43Back to Ellis.
19:46Oh, good on the triple.
19:48The Heat trailed by eight.
19:49Down low.
19:50Wiggins.
19:52Can't get it to fall.
19:53Wow.
19:54Missed the easy one right there.
19:56Right at the rim.
19:57But came up in.
19:59Here's Hachimura.
20:02Pulls from the top of the key.
20:04And it's wide right.
20:06Hits off the rim.
20:10And so that's the end of the first half.
20:12Up eight.
20:13We'll be back shortly live from Miami Arena.
20:1633.
20:17The Reconstances.
20:1941.
20:20.
20:21.
20:45Thanks for being with us.
20:47First off, how about we start with an update on the all-star voting.
20:53It's heating up, and the one thing that you can count on, no matter who's chosen, someone's
20:57going to feel left out.
20:59Yeah, you know my reply to that.
21:00If you play better, you make the cut.
21:03Not always, sir.
21:06And let's dig into the first half now.
21:08Things looking pretty good for the visiting team.
21:12Gotta appreciate the way they're moving the ball.
21:14The offense is flowing like my rap game.
21:16When you bring the bright beat, you know my name.
21:19You know what?
21:20It is a debate.
21:21Were you a better rapper, or were you a better DJ, as you are today?
21:26No, that's me, Kenny.
21:27DJ EJ.
21:28Ah.
21:29Ah.
21:46And that concludes halftime.
21:49Now time to send it over to Kevin Harlan, as the game's about to resume.
22:08And thanks for joining us again, folks.
22:102K Sports Broadcasting here on MLK Day, bringing you the NBA.
22:15We're seeing a tremendous game here from Tyler Hero.
22:19Well, we'll find out if they were able to find an answer for him over the break.
22:24He was scoring with ease in that first half.
22:27Yeah, I'd love to see what they drew up in the locker room, because you're right.
22:31He's the problem right now.
22:37Here's Mitchell.
22:39The post tandem, Adebayo and Ware.
22:42Tyler Hero out there with Mitchell.
22:44And it's Wiggins in at the small forward.
22:47That's the group on the floor for Miami.
22:49And after playing most of his career at the center spot, Greg, do you like Bam Adebayo playing power forward?
22:56Oh, it's great.
22:57At 6'9", I felt like he was always undersized at the pivot.
23:02Making up for it with his strength and toughness, but he has the mobility and the skill to play the
23:08four without question.
23:10Adebayo passes to Hero.
23:13Off target from three-point range.
23:15Hero's gone one of five from deep.
23:18Here's Mitchell.
23:19Kicks it out to Prince.
23:20And out of bounds as the Heat gain possession.
23:23And taking a look now at stats for Tyler Hero.
23:26He's been a factor for them over the last month.
23:29He's putting up about 16 points a game, three assists, and two rebounds.
23:34But to have a scorer like him consistently deliver you points makes such a big difference for a team.
23:40Yeah, he gives you something to build around night after night.
23:44Reliability is huge in this league.
23:47Oh, Kevin, not a penny, not a manny, but a face.
23:51Oh, a bounce to the ounce, Greg.
23:53Yeah, showing off the bunnies.
23:56Now here's Prince.
23:58Taking a look at his stats.
23:59He's averaging around nine and a half points a game.
24:05Mitchell kicks to Ware to the wing right side.
24:09Here's Adebayo.
24:10Rebounded by Ellis.
24:11That is some tough defense there against one of the better finishers in our game.
24:18Najee passes to Prince.
24:20And all around the rim that time before dropping in.
24:24And that's now six points for Prince.
24:29Here's Mitchell.
24:31Kicks it out to Wiggins.
24:35Two free throws coming up and they call the shooting foul.
24:38It goes on Torian Prince.
24:41And the winner's mentality Wiggins has is commendable.
24:45A hard worker who wants to keep improving.
24:48The Heat have been perfect at the line so far, albeit just two for two.
24:51You know, Wiggins affects the game, Coach, in a number of ways.
24:55And let's begin by talking about his defense.
24:57That's a great place to start with Wiggins, Kevin, because I think that's the strength of his game.
25:03He is long.
25:05He can really move his feet.
25:07He's got great discipline and focus.
25:11And the biggest thing you can have in any defender, he's got great want to.
25:16This guy wants to go out and make it tough on the best players in the game.
25:22Now, here's Adebayo.
25:24Hero, no good.
25:28Pass to Ellis.
25:30Kicks it out to Prince.
25:34Here's Najee.
25:36Prince outside.
25:40Ellis pitches to Mitchell.
25:41Five to shoot.
25:43And it's Miami with the rebound.
25:50Mitchell looking it over.
25:52Daryl on the wing.
25:54Ware.
25:56Kicks it out to Mitchell.
25:59Over Mitchell.
26:01Miami no good on that time either.
26:03Gone 2-7 from the field in the third.
26:06That leaves room for improvements here.
26:09The heat trail by eight.
26:11Mitchell in the corner.
26:13To win the cold streak.
26:15Rebound by Mitchell.
26:17Just under three and a half minutes played here in the third quarter.
26:24Back to Hachimura.
26:27And it's Mitchell with the jam.
26:30And right there, you see the decision-making ability of Hachimura.
26:34Sets his man up perfectly.
26:36Here's Mitchell.
26:38They can use a big shot here to get this offense going.
26:42Too many empty possessions.
26:43Right now, they need a basket.
26:46D. Barabayo.
26:47They get it again.
26:49Doing his job on the glass and doing it with force.
26:53And, Greg, it's not everybody in the league who can make those kinds of plays.
26:57Well, he gets paid to be a factor on the glass.
27:00That's a nice dunk to finish it off.
27:05Now, let's take a look at some of the numbers for Bam Adebayo.
27:08In the last five games, you can see the trend upwards for effective field goal percentage.
27:14And it shows you how confident he's playing right now.
27:22Here's Mitchell.
27:2412 points for him.
27:26Prince in the corner.
27:31Mitchell against Mitchell.
27:33Back to Prince.
27:34Over Wiggins.
27:37Miami grabs the miss.
27:39Adebayo's got his sixth rebound on the night.
27:42Pass to Mitchell.
27:45And he uses the glass on the lane.
27:48Mitchell's got his second bucket of the game to go.
27:50Well, you've got to love Hero's versatility.
27:52In addition to his scoring prowess,
27:55he's a very solid distributor.
27:58Prince.
27:58And Prince with the jam.
28:01Not the kind of aggressive defense they need to cut into the lead.
28:05Yeah, you have to protect the rim, Greg, a little bit.
28:08Yeah, I'd consider calling timeout right away after that one.
28:12The defense has to be better there.
28:16Another miss by Prince.
28:18He's tried to get it going, but the shots simply have not been there.
28:22Nothing seems to be falling.
28:23Well, this team relies on Hero's offensive production.
28:26And tonight, he has the limit.
28:30Now, here's Mitchell.
28:32His numbers are looking pretty good.
28:33He's got his scoring average up around 18.5 points a game.
28:39For the three.
28:41And it's Miami with the rebound.
28:44Hero's got his fifth rebound in this one.
28:47And it's Wiggins missing.
28:49Gone 0-2 from deep to start things here in the second half.
28:54Prince finds Hachimura.
28:56No good on the three.
28:58The Heat trail by six.
29:01Hero passes to Ware.
29:03That's him.
29:04That's his fifth field goal.
29:05He's shooting a hot 71%.
29:07Five for seven.
29:10And they are really racking up the assist in this one.
29:13And their team chemistry is evident.
29:16These guys enjoy playing with one another.
29:19Now, here's Mitchell.
29:2112 points for him.
29:23Just five on the clock.
29:25Prince has for two.
29:26It's Autobio with the rebound.
29:30Autobio's got his eighth rebound here tonight.
29:32And gotta like what they've been doing down low in the post.
29:36Nice pass by Hero.
29:38He is a highly skilled player.
29:49And the Heat going with a whole new group on the floor.
29:53Now let's step back and have a look at the top passing teams in the NBA this season.
29:57The beauty of watching this team is seeing the ball move around the court.
30:01It doesn't stick.
30:02That's why they're at the top of that list.
30:07It's a neck-and-neck game here in Miami.
30:11Pass to Gay.
30:13High.
30:14Marking shot.
30:18So, Rozier will bring it up to the Miami Heat over James.
30:22And it's Rozier missing.
30:25Being 43% from the field.
30:29Now, Bessie inside.
30:36High post try.
30:39That one bounces around and comes back out.
30:43Heat shooting 39% from the floor since the half.
30:46Not really what they had in mind.
30:47Boy, you can see their confidence growing.
30:51They have reason to believe.
30:53Yeah, they're in this one.
30:55They have some momentum on their side.
30:57And they just need to keep up the intensity.
31:00Bessie, no good.
31:03The Heat shooting around 41% on the night.
31:07Here's Smith.
31:08Drops it in from 14 feet away.
31:10And that's just showing off right there, guys.
31:12I mean, he is too good with that crossover.
31:16Getting blank from three-point land so far in the third.
31:18Still 0 for 3.
31:20Here's Bessie.
31:21Another miss.
31:22And they desperately need a bucket.
31:24The Heat with the lead.
31:26Rozier into the lane.
31:29Misses the 3.
31:31Oh, man.
31:32You know he'd love to have that one over.
31:34One second separating the shot clock in game court.
31:38And here's James outside.
31:40Gets the three-pointer to fall.
31:42James has got eight points.
31:47Pass to Jovic.
31:49Here's Smith.
31:50Tries to the hoop.
31:52Right on the bucket.
31:53And it's six points for Smith.
31:55Guys, close one here.
31:56No team getting a huge advantage.
31:58Yeah, tooth and nail fight so far, guys.
32:00These sides match up really well.
32:03And we just finished the third quarter.
32:05And we've got a tight ball game here.
32:07It's the Heat.
32:09As they wrap up the third quarter with a massive 16-5 run.
32:13Live from Miami, you're watching 2K Sports.
32:22And now we have a moment to reveal our State Farm assist of the game.
32:28Just true artistry right there.
32:30I mean, great decision on where to go with the ball.
32:33And how about the perfect delivery?
32:35Well, that was an absolute masterpiece of an assist.
32:40He knew exactly when to deliver the ball.
32:42And it made for a beautiful score.
32:48And welcome back to the 2K Sports broadcast of the NBA.
32:52Celebrating Martin Luther King Day.
32:55Rui Hachimura out there with James.
32:58And it's Gillespie in at the one spot.
33:00Pass to Larson.
33:03Yeah, heard the whistle and then kept his focus and able to still knock it down.
33:18Miami trailing.
33:23Here's Yaka Jonas.
33:37Rui Hachimura, the pass to Larson.
33:40Shoots over Yaka Jonas.
33:42Larson with the bucket.
33:43Larson's got five points now in the quarter.
33:46Look, you love to see this kind of team chemistry.
33:49Let's see more of that.
33:51Got a piece of it.
33:54Pass to Gay.
33:56Here's James.
34:01Here's Gay.
34:02Rozier defending.
34:04Larson with the bucket.
34:05Well-placed pass in the hands of a guy ready to attack.
34:10Guys, they're looking for a way to score here.
34:12Yeah, they've had a tough time taking the lid off.
34:16Goes here for three.
34:18Gay with the rebound.
34:20Gay has got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one.
34:23Their game plan needs to change if they're going to get out of this hole.
34:26Because he is just not there offensively.
34:29Pass to Larson.
34:31Pulls up.
34:32And, yep, Larson drops after rolling around the rim.
34:36Larson's got nine points now in just the second half.
34:40And timeout is called by Eric Spolstra.
34:42Clearly, he's got something his players need to hear.
34:46And immediately.
34:54Heroes check in for Yaka Jonas.
34:57Right now, let's take a second to catch up with Ali LaForce on the sidelines.
35:00Over that last break, I got a chance to hear what Eric Spolstra said to the team.
35:04He isn't liking what he's seeing out there on the perimeter.
35:07Saying to his guys, defensively, we're too lax.
35:10And they're getting any three they want.
35:12And offensively, the ball movement, it isn't crisp.
35:15Which is why we're not getting many opportunities from outside.
35:18I want to see improvement on both ends.
35:20All right, Ali, thank you.
35:22First three of the half.
35:24Second of the game.
35:25Can he beat up?
35:28Najee passes to James.
35:31Here's Najee.
35:32He's guarded by Adebayo.
35:34From 20 feet out.
35:35Gillespie, that's good.
35:37The ball movement on this run has been fantastic.
35:40And is a big part of why they've been able to get these good looks.
35:47Hero kicks to Smith.
35:52Now, here's Rozier.
35:54He takes it in.
35:55It's rebounded by Najee.
35:58Najee's got his fifth rebound right now in the game.
36:02Takes the assist and lays it in.
36:05Picked out the pass nicely.
36:07They just won't miss.
36:09I mean, this is incredible.
36:11Well, as a coach, this is when you enjoy what you're watching.
36:15Your team playing well and everything just flowing.
36:18Well, it's been a frustrating night for him at the offensive end.
36:22Just not able to give them any kind of a lift.
36:27Pass to Gay.
36:30Count the bucket.
36:32And he's got a free throw coming up as well.
36:35The chemistry has been terrific.
36:37Really impressed with their offensive execution.
36:40Khalil Ware's checked in for Miami.
36:50And the free throw, no good.
36:53Even though it hasn't been his best game, they're still up.
36:57And that's what's important.
36:58And they definitely have the edge in those fast break points.
37:02They've got to keep looking for fast break scores to even this game up.
37:10Gillespie, the pass to Hachimura.
37:13From 17 feet out, it's hauled in by the Heat.
37:21Outside, Hero.
37:23Two corners off the mark.
37:24Well, he's trying to shoot his way out of it from distance.
37:27But look, he's got to find something easier.
37:31Hachimura.
37:32From outside, off the mark.
37:34Well, he needs to shoot his way out of this cold spill.
37:37But the struggles continue.
37:40Yeah, I get it.
37:41But you don't want him forcing things.
37:43It's better to get your shots within the flow of the offense.
37:48Pass to Gay.
37:50Here's Gillespie.
37:51And here is Hachimura.
37:53Covered by Smith.
37:56Gillespie, the pass to Hachimura.
38:00Count it.
38:01Hachimura's got his first points in this one.
38:04You have to push Hachimura out of there if you're the defense.
38:07He's a real problem on the interior.
38:14Rozier with the ball.
38:17Flying is wet from deep.
38:19And that's out of bounds.
38:21Miami will retain possession.
38:23A different look for Miami.
38:25Andrew Wiggins comes in for Smith.
38:27And it's Mitchell in for Rozier.
38:40Mitchell kicks to Adebayo.
38:44Nine feet out.
38:46And it's good.
38:46That's a nice looking jumper from Bam there.
38:50Showing how dangerous he can be.
38:53Time out.
38:55Awaiting.
39:18Going 8 of 10 from the field here in the fourth quarter.
39:21Really getting it done.
39:23Here's Hachimura.
39:26Here's Hachimura.
39:28Outside, James.
39:30Now Hachimura.
39:32Beyond the arc.
39:34That one misses.
39:38Mitchell outside.
39:42Hachimura.
39:42Here's Hachimura.
39:44Well, they're right to trust Hero in these moments.
39:47He's a very reliable scoring option.
39:50Just a terrific perspective of that dunk from the connected camp.
39:54Brought to you by AT&T.
39:59hero there for the rebound the heat trail by five
40:03wiggins trying again and he leads that one in wow
40:10at a bio showing some leadership there in a big moment
40:16it's james
40:19let's lose a three it's off his shot selection's been poor
40:24if i were coaching this team he'd be sitting next to me
40:30hero jumper is off
40:34gone over three so far in the fourth quarter from long range
40:38no good from three here's miami now they've outscored him ten points to two
40:44during this run and they pick up the two well we talk about
40:48icing his veins a lot but this guy personifies that what a
40:54what shot here's hachimura
41:01james looking around
41:06for 19 that one goal
41:09terrific ball movement leading to the basket
41:12you love to see it
41:17and he banks the layup end that is world class
41:21yeah and i can say from experience his coach just breathed a huge sigh of relief
41:31can't get it
41:32and every miss finds its way to his hands well what an impressive performance
41:37yeah he's been a beast on the glass a monster night for him
41:42well they really needed a hoop and hero steps up
41:53and you see the composure of hachimura not feeling the pressure of the moment at all
42:01and timeout is called by eric spolstra
42:04pivotal moment in this game he's not taking any chances he'll call time
42:09so i'm looking at the clock and guys the situation
42:12what do you think we're going to see next
42:14hey they do have enough time here
42:16if they shoot quickly to get the two for one
42:19and we'll see if they try
42:29outside hero
42:35and that bucket was absolutely
42:38a defensive stop now
42:41may just seal the deal
42:44guys what are their best options now
42:47this is where great coaching can pay dividends
42:50well they'll likely only get one shot at this
42:53they need to make it count
43:12and they've got a foul to get here
43:15if they need it
43:16and we'll have a timeout called by eric spolstra
43:19no doubt he is feeling the importance of this moment right now
43:24well given the scenario here
43:27how do you approach this next possession
43:29this is where great coaching can pay dividends
43:32well they'll likely only get one shot at this
43:35they need to make it count
43:46outside hero
43:51launches it
43:52and there's the green
43:58and here is prince
44:00this would tie it
44:03and so the big win by miami in a tight game
44:06that was a fun night of basketball
44:08and fabulous finishes
44:10they continued to wait out
44:12until the very last moment to seal
44:14and there are so many times
44:16when you see these tight games won at home
44:19that advantage of having that crowd behind you
44:23often times is the ultimate x factor
44:27so now let's send it over to the sideline
44:30where ali la force is standing by
44:32with our player of the game
44:35tyler we know you are never shy
44:37what gives you that confidence
44:39to let it fly when the pressure is on
44:43i like taking the big shot
44:44my teammates my coaches
44:46they all trust me put me in the right spot
44:48sometimes i make a couple big shots here and there
44:51well you give them a reason to trust as well
44:54congratulations
44:56great job thanks for that ali
44:57and that's going to do it tonight folks for our broadcast
45:00and for all of us here at the table
45:02stan van gundy and greg anthony
45:04and our terrific sideline reporter ali la force
45:07this is kevin harland thanking you for being with us tonight
45:11and as we leave you
45:12let's take a look at our player of the game
45:15tyler hero
45:24at the other people
45:24the
45:24the
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