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00:04Hello, everyone, and welcome to this Saturday afternoon presentation of NBA basketball right
00:11here on 2K Sports with Greg Anthony and Richard Jefferson.
00:16This is Kevin Harlan on the sidelines tonight.
00:18Allie LaForce.
00:21Already, it's February.
00:22Let's see how the East is matching up.
00:24And you take a look at this home team.
00:27They're trying to get in the playoffs.
00:28If they stay the course, they will.
00:31And, of course, the Heat, a half game back.
00:33I think for the Heat, they've shown me some very good things this season.
00:37But that next step, those qualities that could make them true contenders, just haven't been there.
00:44And the clock is ticking for them to make that push.
00:46It's looking like they'll be fighting for a spot in the play-in.
00:49So here's Miami's starting group.
00:51The post tandem, Adebayo, and Ware.
00:54Mitchell is out there with Powell.
00:56And it's Hawkeyes in at the three.
00:58Ellis is out there with Mitchell.
01:00Then it's Rui Hachimura.
01:02Then it's Torian Prince.
01:04And it's Kada in at the five down low.
01:08That'll wake you up.
01:09He is such a great athlete.
01:12Offensively, RJ, both teams are fantastic.
01:14We expect this game, don't we, to be very high scoring.
01:17Oh, yeah.
01:18It may come down to just who makes the most plays at the end of the game.
01:22This could be a game that comes down to one or two plays will determine the outcome.
01:27Chalk up two there.
01:29And once he got to the ten, I think he was surprised to find himself that wide open.
01:34Easy possessions like that literally are just a gift.
01:37You just dream of them.
01:39He will gladly take those.
01:40Really well done there.
01:42Just confident and composed.
01:44Never in a hurry.
01:49Hawkeyes outside.
01:50Off target from three-point range.
01:55Down low.
01:56Here's Hachimura.
01:58Out to the right wing.
02:01Kada's shot is off.
02:03Oh, that's a missed opportunity from the mid-range.
02:05He can hit that.
02:06Hawkeyes outside.
02:08Back to Mitchell.
02:11The kick out to Adebayo.
02:13And it goes out of bounds.
02:15That one off Adebayo.
02:17Let's just say they weren't on the same page there.
02:20Not sure he was expecting that pass.
02:26Gone one of three from the field to start this one so far.
02:29Mitchell passes to Kada.
02:32Mitchell outside.
02:34Pass to Kada.
02:37Fires from 14.
02:39Hachimura no good.
02:41See that miss.
02:42That miss right there.
02:43It's why teams try to avoid the mid-range jumper these days.
02:50Mitchell with it.
02:51From Milwaukee, he was nearly unstoppable.
02:55Prince, that's for two.
02:57Hawkeyes with the rebound.
02:58Well, just haven't found their offensive footing yet.
03:01Only managing to sink one of their first five shots.
03:05Nice ball movement there.
03:06That's how you break down the defense.
03:11Mitchell against Mitchell.
03:15Here's Ellis.
03:16And what?
03:17That one goes careening off the glass.
03:21Here's Powell.
03:22And it's Miami with another.
03:24They've wasted no time settling into their offense.
03:42I see the stat sheet here for Tyler Hero.
03:45And the biggest takeaway when you look at his numbers is how good his three-point shooting
03:51has been the past five games.
03:53He's finding the open spots on the perimeter.
03:55And when he's getting good looks, boy, he is not missing.
04:00Here's Kata.
04:01The average is about five points a game.
04:05Mitchell finds Ellis.
04:06She's over Powell.
04:08And that one's good.
04:09Ellis.
04:09And hitting the mid-range jumper here early gives the defense just another thing to think
04:16about.
04:16And you don't see many teams take these shots as often anymore.
04:19It's nice to see them take advantage in this area.
04:22Shocking that he just pricked that one.
04:24The defense got real lucky there.
04:27Prince.
04:28That's for two.
04:29Releases from the wing and drills it.
04:31Rate of baskets assisted.
04:32It's a stat I really like.
04:34It tells the story of how well you are playing team offense.
04:37Count it.
04:38Powell's got six points.
04:42And the home team has possession.
04:45Four-point game.
04:46They put up a nice win against the Bucs the last time out.
04:49Well, you look at the points they produced in that game.
04:51Great adjustments on the offensive end.
04:54Coaches love that kind of showing offensively, especially on the road.
04:58It's good.
04:59Boy, he is looking confident.
05:01Love how they're using him so far.
05:04Yeah, when he gets engaged this early in the game, it's bad news for the defense.
05:09He can roll this start throughout the rest of the game.
05:12Talk about a guy, Richard, who can shoot the lights out.
05:16Keyon Ellis.
05:16Over 40% for his career from three.
05:19Yeah, coming into the league, everyone talked about his defense.
05:23But he's shown great touch from outside, and he generally takes good shots.
05:27Now, Hawkins.
05:29Over!
05:30Nice finish.
05:32Oh, that's an old-fashioned rim rattle.
05:35Just a remarkable gem.
05:36These fans' jaws are on the ground right now.
05:40I'd like to thank AT&T for bringing us that spectacular look from their connected cam.
05:45Now, Prince, the pass to Hachimura.
05:52Pass to Kata.
05:54Shoots over where?
05:55Kata's shot is off.
05:57I think the defense will live with him taking mid-range jumpers.
06:01But maybe just a little bit more resistance.
06:04And I need to see some more assertiveness out of these defenders.
06:0936% in this first quarter trying to get their bearings.
06:13Shots good by Ellis.
06:15And they don't want to get in a habit of giving him open looks from three.
06:20First quarter still, but not who you want to leave open.
06:23Now, here's Adebayo.
06:26Hasn't made one yet.
06:31Paca is outside.
06:33And he makes good on the layup.
06:35And they're beginning to just flat-out fall apart defensively right now.
06:39Especially on the interior.
06:43Mitchell kicks to Prince.
06:46Elish dishes to Prince.
06:48Mitchell outside.
06:49Pass to Hachimura.
06:52Now, here's Prince.
06:56Rebound by Mitchell.
06:58And right from the start, Kevin, they've been pounding the glass.
07:01Most of those 50-50 balls also going their way.
07:06Count that one.
07:07Just no resistance on the inside.
07:10That's their fifth consecutive make in the paint.
07:21And the Heat going with the whole new group on the floor.
07:24While there's a chance, let's show you the teams that have thrived on the fast break this season.
07:29And that's a fun category.
07:30Most fans love that kind of up-tempo offense.
07:34And these guys are the best in the game playing that stop.
07:40Gone one or two from long range in the first quarter.
07:43Pass to Holmes.
07:44And here is Hachimura.
07:45He's covered by Fontecchio.
07:48Mitchell passes the welcomes.
07:53Here's Hood Shavino.
07:55A chance to extend the lead to double digits, but it's no good.
08:00Prince, right side.
08:02Here's Mitchell.
08:04Back to Prince.
08:06Holmes kicks to Hachimura.
08:11Six on the shot clock.
08:13Well, it finds Holmes.
08:15Not really his range, and it's off target.
08:17And not allowing the shooter even an inch of breathing room on that one.
08:22I'm sure they'll think twice about shooting against him next time.
08:25Hero, no good.
08:27He's 36% in this first quarter trying to get their bearings.
08:32Over on the corner, Ellis.
08:34Pass to Hachimura.
08:37Right wing.
08:38Tries it from 19.
08:40Holmes can't get it to go in.
08:42That's a shot he's got to hit.
08:44You don't get many looks better than that range.
08:48D was too focused on Wiggins scoring.
08:50Easy give to his teammate.
08:56They've been looking out of sync offensively.
08:58Yeah, their offense has ground to a standstill.
09:02When guys are moving the ball, sharing it, it makes the game so much more fun.
09:06Both as a player and as a fan.
09:09Miami leading by seven.
09:13And a wide open look for Hero.
09:16That three off the mark.
09:19Ellis left side.
09:21Pass to Holmes.
09:22Now here is Hachimura.
09:24He's covered by Pontecchio.
09:26And here's Prince outside.
09:28Andrew Wiggins pulls it in.
09:30Not his best efficiency this quarter.
09:32And sometimes that's how it goes.
09:35Here's Hood Jovino.
09:36Off target with his three.
09:41Holmes passes to Hachimura.
09:43Here we go.
09:44All alone.
09:45A finish.
09:46Pashes it down to finish the break.
09:48That's a double whammy, guys.
09:50That's right.
09:51A great defensive play.
09:53Then the emphatic stuff.
09:56Once he poked it away, you knew what was on his mind.
09:59Oh!
09:59There he's got it to go.
10:01Now that's how you end the quarter.
10:04Ringing the bell.
10:05That's the way to close the quarter.
10:07He knew exactly how he wanted to do it, too.
10:10There was no doubt in his mind that it was going to fall.
10:14And so it's Miami.
10:15With their lead standing at 6.0 at the end of the quarter.
10:18They've dictated the pace.
10:20Pushed the ball at every chance.
10:21And it's paying off for them.
10:23We'll take a quick break.
10:24And then back to the action here.
10:38And thanks again for tuning in.
10:40If you're just joining us, we've played through one quarter of action so far.
10:43And let's quickly break down the game we've been seeing from the Heat, guys.
10:46Well, they used the fast break to generate some easy buckets before the defense could get set.
10:53In this league, it is so hard scoring in the half court.
10:57So you have to run every time you get the opportunity.
11:01Being under 40% all in all for the game.
11:04On the court for Miami here in the second.
11:06Out in the wings form, it's Powell and Wiggins.
11:09Then it's Tyler Hero.
11:11Then it's Simone Fontecchio.
11:13And it's Jovich in at the five.
11:17Powell, the pass to Fontecchio.
11:21And here is Hero.
11:24Gets that one to fall after missing his first two.
11:27One for three from the field.
11:29And that's ten straight points in the paint.
11:32The defense, nowhere to be found.
11:35Pass to Gillespie.
11:38Here's Najee to the inside.
11:40Kerter banked in off the glass.
11:44Kerter's got his first bucket in this one.
11:46No settling for an outside shot there.
11:49They went right to the hoop.
11:51Powell for three.
11:53It's hauled in by Gillespie.
11:55And even against defense as tight as that,
11:58you almost expect him to still bury those.
12:01And they've done well at taking advantage of some late defensive rotations
12:05and getting the ball in the paint.
12:10Plenty of space.
12:11And it's Miami with another.
12:13Oh, I love that possession for them.
12:16Ending with an assisted bucket.
12:18And here in the second with about a minute and a half gone by.
12:23Gillespie, the pass to Herter.
12:25Hangs in midair and converts on the double clutch layup.
12:30Herter's got four points this quarter.
12:34Here's Hero.
12:35And it's Miami with another.
12:36And savvy play by Hero.
12:39Using the pull-up jumper to catch the defense.
12:42Off guard.
12:45Gillespie.
12:46That's good.
12:47Nicely done.
12:48They continue to attack inside.
12:51And that's ten points in a row in the paint.
12:57Powell in the high post.
12:59Looking on James.
13:00Powell.
13:01That's good.
13:02I mean, the number of points they've scored in the paint already here is eye-opening.
13:08To the paint.
13:09Here's Watson.
13:10And Watson flams it in.
13:12And those plays can make a difference in a game like this.
13:17Well, you know it's going to fire up, Greg.
13:20Everybody on that bench.
13:21And you can feel the jolt of energy that he sent through his team.
13:25That is a huge boost in a tight game like this.
13:28And Eric Spolster wants a timeout.
13:30He's ready to talk things through with them.
13:41Both teams deciding to change it up.
13:46Substitution on the court.
14:00Second quarter to play with almost three minutes gone.
14:03Here's Adebayo.
14:05From down in the low post.
14:07It goes.
14:08And the Heat lead by four.
14:10And inside is where Bam is at his best.
14:13He knows how to outwork the other guys in the paint.
14:16Prince kicks to Ellis.
14:19Inside.
14:20Fouled in the act of shooting.
14:22Gets the bucket anyway.
14:23So a three-point play chance for him.
14:26Moving it around.
14:27Eight of their last ten coming off assists.
14:30And a chance for just a second to check out the scoring breakdown for the Heat.
14:35The story so far has been their mid-range shooting.
14:38The analytics might not like it, but elite offenses still knock it down from that area.
14:43And let's also give them some credit for running the big so well.
14:47They're making the most of their chances to score in transition.
14:51Let's check in now with our Allie LaForge who's got a story for us.
14:55Allie.
14:56Thanks, Kevin.
14:57Tyler Hero wants to be the complete package.
14:59He said, quote,
15:00I'm not thinking score, score, score.
15:02It's more about finding different ways to impact the game, knowing I don't have to force the issue.
15:06When I'm taking efficient shots and making the right passes, that makes us a dangerous team.
15:11Back to you.
15:12Yeah, he's finding that balance.
15:14All right, Allie.
15:15As always, we thank you.
15:18Here's Watson.
15:19That's his fourth basket of the game.
15:21And he's only taken four shots off to a good start.
15:25And, Craig, the way the floor is spaced now, how much would you enjoy playing in this current environment?
15:31I'm lacing up my kicks as you say that.
15:34It would have been a lot of fun.
15:37But not only do you have more room to operate, defenders practically, they can't touch it.
15:43And here's Hero.
15:44He'll bring it up for the Miami Heat.
15:46Their biggest lead of the game was nine.
15:48Last time they met was in Miami.
15:50And their last matchup was a nail-biter.
15:53But they hung on.
15:54And in part, it was because of their rebound.
16:00Here's Watson.
16:02Big shot on the way.
16:04Ellis can't get it to go.
16:06Looking at Miami, they took their win in their last game against the Bulls.
16:10The shot by Powell, no good.
16:12And sometimes on defense, you can just get lucky.
16:16Watson.
16:16And Watson flams it in.
16:18And I'll be honest, he's having a better quarter than a lot of my nights back when I played.
16:23The Heat with the lead.
16:28Right side, Hero.
16:30And again, it's the Heat missing.
16:32He's tried to get it going, but the shots simply have not been there.
16:36Nothing seems to befall.
16:37That to Prince.
16:39Pass to Watson.
16:43Here's Gillespie.
16:44It's good, and Watson picking up the assist.
16:48Gillespie has got five points now this quarter.
16:50And it just seems that every pass they make is leading to a score.
16:55Just a great ball movement.
16:56It's Powell with the drive.
16:58Yep, that one goes.
16:59Oh, man, he's feeling it this quarter.
17:02They should be looking to get him going every trip down the floor.
17:14The 2K leaderboard is on the screen now to reveal the dominant scorers in the NBA over the last month.
17:30Go on 3-7 tonight from three-point territory.
17:34Pass to Kato.
17:36Now, here's Mitchell.
17:42And here is Hatchi Murak.
17:45That shot off the mark.
17:49To the middle.
17:50Here's Adebayo.
17:52And Adebayo throws it down.
17:55And this is too easy for Adebayo.
17:58Once he's close to the rim, he is going to damage it.
18:03Elish dishes to Prince.
18:07Shoots over Hakem.
18:09Prince can't hit.
18:11Miami's gone 1-4 from three-point range in the second.
18:14Not a whole lot dropping out there for that.
18:17And it's Mitchell missing.
18:22Hero against Hatchi Murak.
18:24Here's Prince.
18:26It's Adebayo with the rebound.
18:29Adebayo's got six rebounds in the game.
18:32And after playing most of his career at the center spot, Greg, do you like Bam Adebayo playing power forward?
18:39Oh, it's great.
18:40At 6'9", I felt like he was always undersized at the pivot.
18:45Making up for it with his strength and toughness.
18:47But he has the mobility and the skill to play the four without question.
18:56We've got 1-23 left here in the second.
18:59And what a dime from Bam.
19:01He's really skilled at looking for and finding his teammates.
19:05Being an outstanding 53% for the game.
19:08Prince outside.
19:10Inside.
19:11Here's Hatchi Murak.
19:12Nice shot.
19:13Good on the assist by Prince.
19:16Hatchi Murak's got six points.
19:18Just a textbook lead pass right there.
19:21Putting it right where it needed to be.
19:25Here's Adebayo.
19:27Buries it down low.
19:29And that's now six points for Bam Adebayo.
19:32Yeah, they've gone away from the triple as they look to protect this lead.
19:37Prince finds Ellis.
19:39And here's Mitchell from the arc.
19:41Buries it from three-point ring.
19:43You give a shooter of his caliber that much time to seam it up?
19:46Oh, yeah, you're done.
19:49Yes to Mitchell.
19:53The kickout to Adebayo.
19:55Steps back and fires.
19:57Bounces high off the rim and drops.
20:00Eight points for him.
20:02Tough shot from Bam.
20:03But, man, he is so capable of knocking down that mid-range.
20:08Here's Mitchell.
20:10Prince in the corner.
20:15Here's Hatchi Murak.
20:19Here's Mitchell.
20:21Offline from the high post.
20:27And a close game so far through the first two quarters as we reach halftime.
20:32Pete, lead by three.
20:34And let's hear from Allie LaForce, who joins us from the sidelines.
20:38Allie.
20:39I'm here with Coach Spolstra.
20:40Coach, the intensity has been there defensively.
20:43Are you pleased with what you've seen?
20:46Well, they're going to continue to attack.
20:48I mean, that's the identity of their team.
20:50They're not going to stop.
20:51And, you know, the ability to finish our defense with rebounds will be important.
20:55You have to match their resiliency.
20:57Thanks, Coach.
20:59Thanks, Allie.
21:00Much appreciated.
21:01Halftime now.
21:01And we'll be back to get the third quarter underway in just a moment.
21:06And half-court shots.
21:07Please direct your attention to center-forth drums.
21:13Yeah, thinking about the shots.
21:19Oh.
21:21Give it up for the participants.
21:38Big Diesel, Kenny the Jet, Ernie Johnson here.
21:42But before we dive into the scintillating analysis of the first half, let's check out the power rankings.
21:49Take a look at the home team.
21:51They're sort of stuck in this same range, right in the middle, here in the middle of the season.
21:56Middling overall, just like your analysis, Kenny.
21:59Woo-hoo!
22:00Oh, just kidding, my buddy.
22:02You're the best, or at least top 30.
22:04Top 30?
22:05That's saying something.
22:06Top 30?
22:07One thing that's helped tonight, their three-point shooting.
22:10Those triples add up fives, don't that, Kenny?
22:13That's why I shoot them.
22:14If they have fours, I'd take them two.
22:17But here's one thing.
22:18You have to have floor balance.
22:19And you have to really create clean looks, though.
22:28And that'll do it for halftime.
22:30We send you back to Kevin Harlan, who has a second-half call.
22:48We've got second-half action for you, and if the next couple quarters are similar to the first, this one
22:53could go down to the last possession.
22:56Norman Powell really making a difference here.
22:58That mindset he has going at the rim.
23:01He hasn't settled for anything, and he's been the aggressor all game long.
23:17We've got Ellis.
23:18Friends out there with Hachimura.
23:20Then it's Mitchell, and it's Kada in at the five spot.
23:23Here's Ellis.
23:24Pass to Kada.
23:26Shoots over win.
23:28That one off the back iron and out.
23:30So, more good work on the glass there.
23:32When it's all said and done, I think rebounding might tell the story in this game.
23:38And for the Heat.
23:39The post tandem.
23:40Adebayo and Ware.
23:42Norman Powell is out there with Mitchell.
23:44And it's Hawkeyes in at the three spot.
23:47Ellis can't get it to go.
23:49Miami leading by six.
23:51Over in the corner.
23:52Hawkeyes to the inside.
23:55The kick out to Adebayo.
23:58Three pointers off the mark.
24:00And you could tell he thought that triple was going to fall.
24:04Prince, the pass to Ellis.
24:09Miami grabs the miss.
24:11Their biggest lead of the game was nine.
24:14Mitchell wide open.
24:16And the three ball is good.
24:18And now a nine point Miami lead.
24:20If you're not right up there on him, oh, he's going to make you pay.
24:26Prince kicks to Ellis.
24:27Pass to Mitchell.
24:28Now Prince.
24:31Hawkeyes with the steal.
24:36Third quarter of basketball.
24:38About a minute and a half in.
24:39And here's Adebayo outside.
24:41That shot is off.
24:43Coming up empty for the second time this game.
24:45Four for six.
24:48Now here's Prince.
24:51Back to Mitchell.
24:53And here's Ellis for three.
24:55Good.
24:56And it's Mitchell picking up the assist.
24:59Mitchell's got four assists in the game.
25:03Owl for three.
25:05Offensive rebound.
25:07And Adebayo throws it down.
25:09Second chance points kill you.
25:12It's a strength of Adebayo.
25:14Picking up the garbage and putting it in.
25:17Mitchell passes to Hachimura.
25:19Back to Mitchell.
25:21Prince kicks to Ellis.
25:23Pass to Prince.
25:27Can't hit from in close.
25:29And hard work on the glass once again, guys.
25:32They put a lot of effort and focus on the backboard.
25:38Go on five of ten from downtown tonight.
25:40Fifty percent exactly.
25:42Mitchell passes to Kata.
25:44Kicks it out to Prince.
25:46Another shot.
25:47And the shot goes in.
25:49Prince has got seven.
25:51Draw them in and kick it out.
25:53Great execution to open up an easy look from outside.
25:56And Eric Spolster wants a timeout.
25:58He's going to make some adjustments to the game plan.
26:06Big bodies and soft hands.
26:08Well, that's what these guys possess.
26:09The top assisting centers and power forwards this year.
26:13Second is Rui Hachimura.
26:16And these are some of the most complete players in our league.
26:20I mean, they're not just traditional score and rebound big men.
26:23They can beat you with their passing as well.
26:26The way they move the ball is tremendous.
26:28I love seeing that kind of pass work being done out of the post.
26:32Here's on a bio.
26:33Good on the shot.
26:35He's got 12.
26:36Guys, his consistency in terms of shooting has really helped them seize control.
26:41Mitchell kicks to Hachimura.
26:44Pass to Ellis.
26:48Mitchell against Mitchell.
26:50To the paint.
26:51Here's Bassey.
26:53Miami grabs the miss.
26:55Ware's got four rebounds in this game.
26:58And let's go to the sideline.
26:59Here's Allen.
27:00Thanks, guys.
27:01The Miami Heat said to a jerk, Spolster talked about their approach.
27:04And he said, you've got to try to take control of the game.
27:07Set the tone and play consistently throughout.
27:10Everybody's trying to do the same thing.
27:11It's who can impose their will longer than the other team.
27:14Guys, back to you.
27:15He knows his stuff.
27:17All right, Allie, thank you for the report.
27:26Just over three and a half minutes through the third quarter of play now.
27:30Mitchell passes to Bassey.
27:35Mitchell looking it over.
27:37Over to the wing.
27:38Here's Hachimura.
27:40From outside, off the mark.
27:41And they've got a big lead, not just on the scoreboard, but really in the rebounding numbers as well.
27:47And it goes down two points.
27:50Howell's got the lead up to 13 now for the Heat.
27:52And with the lead, I like the strategy here.
27:55Continue to get the ball to guys who can do something.
27:58This is when good players really get after it.
28:01He can sense that they're reeling, and he's going to put his foot on the pedal.
28:05Let's go.
28:09Howell against Deluxe.
28:12Paquez, the pass to Mitchell.
28:15Five on the clock.
28:17Elbow shot is on the way.
28:19He misses it.
28:20He's four for seven from the floor.
28:23Gone six of 12 from outside.
28:25A very nice 50% mark.
28:27Shooting the three ball well.
28:30Mitchell, this is the Prince.
28:32And here's Ellis for three.
28:34And Ware pulls it down.
28:37Ware's got his sixth rebound on the night.
28:41Pass to Hawkins.
28:45Shoots.
28:47As he pulls it in.
28:49Gone two of five with the three-point shot.
28:52Since coming out of the break.
28:53Hawkins with the steal.
28:57No one around him.
28:59Miami no good on that time either.
29:02Frank, their unselfish play has really been impressive.
29:05They're trusting one another out there, wanting to get each other involved.
29:10This is great basketball.
29:14Pass to Ware from outside the arc.
29:17Prince grabs the miss.
29:20Prince has got his seventh rebound of the game with that last dunk.
29:22And that hit.
29:24Chimera with the jam.
29:26Oh, what a finish.
29:28Ruri's showing off that athletic ability.
29:30Just a terrific perspective of that dunk from the connected cam.
29:35Brought to you by AT&T.
29:41Here's Powell.
29:43Count it.
29:43And with that basket, he's now 9 of 15 from the floor.
29:46And that bucket adds to what has been a big difference in points in the paint between the two teams.
29:59He's checked in for Charles Bassey.
30:01And a new group in for the Heat.
30:03Nikola Jovic is checked in for Khalil Ware.
30:07Fontecchio's coming in for Jaime Hacquez.
30:10Wiggins is checked in for Norman Powell.
30:12And it's Tyler Hero in for Mitchell.
30:16Here's Mitchell.
30:17He has seven.
30:21Into the lane.
30:22And then Mitchell with the double.
30:24That should give him a nice little jolt.
30:26Yeah, it has to.
30:28They need a jolt, G.A.
30:30And they need more where that came from.
30:32They're not out of this hole yet.
30:34Pass to Autobio.
30:37And here is Hero.
30:39Shoots from the elbow.
30:40That shot, no good.
30:42There's 138 left in the third quarter.
30:45Najee passes to Ellis.
30:47And the layup falls.
30:49Ellis has got 10 points.
30:50And not relying at all on the three-point shot.
30:54They may want to rethink about stretching the defense a bit like they did in that first half.
31:01And that one is stuffed right through.
31:04And surprisingly, a firm throwdown.
31:07And that's a little bit out of character, Kevin.
31:09It is, Greg.
31:10You're right.
31:10He's got plenty of size to attack the basket, but rarely does.
31:15He did that time, and let's not discourage him, because I'd like to see more of that from him in
31:20the future.
31:21And so far in the second half, this has been a different kind of game than what we saw early
31:26on.
31:26And they look like a completely different team.
31:29I wonder what coach said to them at halftime to help spark this momentum change.
31:40He's doing everything he can if they want to let others have to step up and provide some scoring.
31:50The D just kind of stepping aside and letting him get to the rim.
31:53There's a reason, G.A., the lead is what it is right now.
31:58Yeah, it's going to take better rim protection than that if they're going to climb out of this hole.
32:02That's checked in for Miami.
32:06There's 38 seconds left in the third.
32:10Ellis dishes to Mitchell.
32:12Yes, and it's Ellis picking up the assist.
32:15Ellis has got his eighth assist in the game.
32:18And you've got to love the big bucket and the paint in this sort of a grind-it-out game.
32:26Here's Hero.
32:27And he didn't get quite enough under that one.
32:30And the well is running dry for him right now.
32:34Nothing from him.
32:35Yeah, and the risk now is that he gets inside his own head.
32:39Time to take deep breaths in through the nose, out through the mouth, and let the game come to you.
32:47And as we end the third quarter, a great game.
32:50Both teams playing well.
32:52It's the Heat.
32:53And they're up by five.
32:54And do not go away, as we'll be back in just a few moments with the start of our fourth
32:59quarter coming up next.
33:08Well, we have the chance now, folks.
33:10Let's go to our State Farm assist of the game.
33:14And how about the big fella here showing us he's got some point guard skill here with the tremendous setup.
33:19And for the defense, it's so tough to guard a big man with that kind of court vision and dime
33:24-dropping ability.
33:27And with three quarters behind us, we start the fourth quarter, what is still anybody's ballgame.
33:32They've got Kevin Herter.
33:34Rui Hachimura out there with Peyton Watson.
33:37Then it's James.
33:39And it's Gillespie in at the one spot.
33:43Gillespie, the pass to Watson.
33:45Let's it go from the wing.
33:46Gillespie, that's good.
33:48You love how each side has risen to the challenge throughout this one.
33:53Man, this has been a fun one.
33:54But look, who doesn't love a high-scoring game?
33:56Gillespie, Gillespie, Gillespie.
34:26Spahiro, not a ball stopper.
34:28Tyler is a team player.
34:32James outside.
34:35Miami grabs the miss.
34:40Here's Hiro.
34:43Here's Powell.
34:45Got a piece of it.
34:48In the corner, it's James.
34:50Fires for three.
34:52The shot that time, not on target.
34:54Oh, he's leading by six.
34:59Powell kicks to Hiro.
35:01No good on the three.
35:03It hasn't been his best game, but his team is still doing just enough to be up.
35:08Gillespie, the pass to Hachimura.
35:10And there it is for him.
35:11The chemistry has been terrific.
35:13Really impressed with their offensive execution.
35:16And timeout is called by Eric Spolstra.
35:19Clearly, he's got something his players need to hear.
35:23And immediately.
35:30Adebayo is checked in for Pontequio.
35:32Let's go to the sideline and see what Allie LaForce has dug up for us.
35:36Allie, take it away.
35:37Well, over the break, I listened in on Eric Spolstra's huddle.
35:40He dug into his team for being too complacent on offense, saying,
35:43you're just chucking up the first three you see out there.
35:46Be more patient on offense.
35:48Move the ball around.
35:49Make the defense work.
35:50Guys, let's see if ball movement improves out there.
35:53Thank you, Allie.
35:54And again, it's the Heat missing.
35:57Gone three of five here in the fourth quarter.
35:59Pretty good numbers coming out of the break.
36:04Pass to Watson.
36:06Kicks it out to James.
36:08Ships over Powell.
36:10Yep, it goes in.
36:10And the Miami lead is cut down to just two points in the bucket from James.
36:14And really keeping the ball hopping around here offensively.
36:19Hero passes to Adebayo.
36:23It's hauled in by Watson.
36:27Gotten four of the six shots to fall so far here in the fourth.
36:30Got the pretty nice efficiency there.
36:34To the paint.
36:36And Watson threatens it in.
36:38And it's official.
36:39They have come all the way back.
36:42At one point, this thing seemed to be out of reach.
36:45They've played with a lot of heart to get back in this.
36:47And now they've got the other side on their heels with the game winding down.
36:51Wiggins has a screen for Adebayo.
36:54And it's blocked.
37:00James sinks the three-pointer.
37:02James has got five points now this quarter.
37:05Not shot from outside.
37:06There's no doubt about that.
37:08Spreading the floor and getting them up.
37:12Hero from long range.
37:14Knocks down the three-ball.
37:16Hero's got the game tied up here for Miami.
37:19He's finally getting a chance to show off his reign.
37:23I know he wishes he would have found his shot in the first half.
37:26Kata, the pass to Watson.
37:29Second shot opportunity.
37:31And Kata gets it to go.
37:34Kata's got his first points of the game.
37:36And this has been a great job of just getting into the middle of that defense
37:41and really scoring effectively from the paint.
37:44Hero finds Powell.
37:50It's hauled in by Gillespie.
37:53Gillespie has got his fifth rebound in this one.
37:56Pass to Larson.
37:57Back to Watson.
38:00Here's Larson.
38:04Here's Gillespie.
38:06Gets the three-pointer to fall.
38:08The assist totals, Devin, just continue to grow.
38:12They're way ahead in that category.
38:13Ball movement has been flawless.
38:19And it's blocked.
38:21He's out of bounds that he's able to retain possession here.
38:25And we've got to take a second look to admire that outstanding block.
38:30And a block like that sends a message.
38:33One that says, we're not giving up this lead.
38:37So both teams making some changes here.
38:50To the inside.
38:51Here's Huckett.
38:53And foul on the shot.
38:55So he'll get a chance at the line.
38:56And I like the fact that the defense is looking to protect the rim at all costs.
39:05The free throw drops for Huckett.
39:07And Miami making a change here.
39:10Ware's checked in.
39:19Huckett hits both of them.
39:24Gone two and three in the fourth quarter from long range.
39:26Good shooting so far.
39:27And here's Prince outside.
39:30Rebound by the Heat.
39:32Mitchell's got his fifth rebound right now in the game.
39:41Now, Adebayo.
39:45Now, Hawkins.
39:47Hits on the turnaround jumper.
39:49And how about the execution?
39:51Really, when it matters most.
39:53He knew he had the height advantage and just got the job done.
39:56No need to pass in that situation.
39:59Here's Hachimura.
40:01Let's lose a three.
40:02A three-pointer.
40:04Good.
40:05One thing you can say about Hachimura.
40:07He is not afraid of the challenge.
40:11Here's Mitchell.
40:20Now, Poe.
40:23Beyond the arc.
40:26That one is off.
40:28That's kind of a Hail Mary there.
40:30That's the mark of desperation.
40:34Fires the three.
40:36Three.
40:37Good.
40:37It's been this way since halftime.
40:40Tremendous production from beyond the arc.
40:43In the modern NBA, you have to hit threes to win games.
40:47And they've made that adjustment since the break.
40:49Tremendous.
40:50Tremendous.
40:51Tremendous.
40:52Tremendous.
40:52Tremendous.
40:53And the layup is off.
40:54And since halftime, he has just been ice cold.
40:58Just can't seem to get anything to go his way.
41:05One-twenty-nine left to play here on the fourth.
41:09Lock at six.
41:11Turns it right back up and in.
41:13Yeah, outstanding job there of taking the harm and still able to finish.
41:19Initial foul.
41:20First team foul.
41:22At the line for one.
41:24Yillespie.
41:32And the free throw.
41:34No good.
41:34The heat trail by nine.
41:37Powell.
41:39No good.
41:39Unable to win this run.
41:41Nothing seems to be going his way this quarter.
41:45Yeah, straight up, guys.
41:46Like, he's ice cold.
41:48Like, freezing.
41:48What's colder than cold?
41:49But you don't have to shoot it, my guy.
41:52It's okay to pass the ball.
41:54Now, Hachimura.
42:00Shoots the three.
42:02That does not go.
42:05And it's Mitchell with the ball for the heat.
42:08Lots of room.
42:10It's up.
42:11Oh, man.
42:12That's definitely one he'd like back.
42:14Almost too wide open.
42:19Prince against Hachimura.
42:21Here's Hachimura.
42:23And out of bounds as the heat gain possession.
42:26Horrible mistake right there.
42:28You hate to see unforced turnovers like that.
42:31Number 35.
42:33Richon almost.
42:37Not enough ticks left on the clock to save them tonight.
42:41Yeah, they got to be disappointed with this result.
42:44Mitchell outside.
42:46And he does not hit.
43:02And so they get the victory here at home.
43:04A confident win and one where they clearly showed the greater effort.
43:08Yeah, I mean, it was a solid performance, particularly here at home.
43:12I think they built off that edge of being here and playing with just a little more confidence than their
43:18opponents.
43:19And that'll wrap it up, folks, for Greg Anthony, Richard Jefferson, and Ali LaForce.
43:24This is Kevin Harlan.
43:25Thanks so much for joining us on this presentation from 2K Sports as we present our player of the game.
43:33We'll see you next time.
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