Two nights ago, the Heat were up on the Magic and lost a huge lead, allowing Orlando to hit 16 3-pointers. The next night, the Heat face the Spurs, and, this time, allow 17 3-pointers (a franchise best for San Antonio). In what was supposed to be a true test for the Heat's championship chances, the Heat failed miserably.
One thing was different, however, from the Magic game; the Heat were not up. The Spurs led the whole way down the stretch, extending there lead and getting the W. The Spurs showed the Heat how it is done. Plain and simple.
The Spurs had 8 players score in double figures with Ginobili leading the way with 20 and Parker chipping in 15 points and 8 assists in only 23 minutes of play. San Antonio shot over 56% and proved why they hold the #1 spot in the NBA. A fantastic display of basketball was executed by the Spurs in their home arena.
What can the Heat do? Keep their head up. There's still a lot of games left, they can still finish in the #1 spot in the East, and, if they can get some sort of run going, the could make a solid statement and make their way to the Finals. Anything is possible. They need to learn from their mistakes, and what a better way than watching their game against the Spurs again and taking notes.
The Heat will face trouble with the Bulls beating Orlando. The Bulls are on a killing spree and will take everybody out. There is no better time to be playing well than now. The Bulls, Lakers, Celtics, Mavs and Spurs are all taking advantage of that now.
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