Q: Ira, teams are going to continue playing zone defense against us to force us to shoot threes as long as we continue to shoot them at a rate of 24%. Never mind signing another power player. How about someone who can shoot 3-pointers – Barry, Deerfield Beach.
A: Or, if the Heat get relief from Terry Rozier’s contract, or at least the right to waive him, they can get both. And they need both, because Kel’el Ware was bad again on Tuesday night and there still was no move to play Nikola Jovic. So the Heat’s power rotation at the moment is basically Bam Adebayo or bust. As for the 3-point shooting, first of all the Heat aren’t getting up enough, and when they do, they’re missing. Simone Fontecchio hasn’t been it since the first month of the season, so it can’t just be Norman Powell or bust. The Heat need Tyler Herro to get back to his 3-point self. Or else help would seem necessary, if not essential.
Q: Well that didn’t last long. It looks like the prince has turned back into a frog. What happened to the 130 points a game team we were enjoying a few short weeks ago? How does Miami fix this? – Jerry, Miami.
A: By making shots and defending. The NBA is not a gimmick league. Yes, a unique twist can help over a short period. But you have to make shots. And you have to defend. That is the ultimate simplicity, with the Heat over the past week not very good at either.
 Q: Is Tyler Herro just not a Heat fit? He comes back and we are bad again. He still scores, but we don’t win or look the same. Can’t both things be true: He’s a great player and we are better without him? – Jim, Mooresville, N.C.
A: Or are the Heat attempting to impose a system that doesn’t fit the player? Tyler Herro has been around long enough, and done enough, that he should have a say in the process. Coaching is about maximizing your players. Tyler is back now, so maximize.