Q: This is what we\u2019re talking about, Bam Adebayo and Kel\u2019el Ware playing together, Kasparas Jakucionis ahead of Dru Smith, and not too much of the veterans. \u2013 Samson.<\/p>\n
A: With it, of course, easier to get to any and every combination when the opposition is the likes of the Nets. So also don\u2019t rush to any conclusions. But, yes, this is the happy medium, Erik Spoelstra able to get the wins he insists on coaching toward, and the front office getting valuable exposure to the possibilities of this roster. But where the younger players involved in the process can\u2019t get too caught up is it coming against tanking opponents<\/a>. So, yes, a victory Tuesday night, but greater belief will be created against quality opponents, such as the game Friday in Charlotte or Sunday\u2019s home game against the Pistons. Then we\u2019ll get a far greater read on what actually matters and who actually makes a difference going forward.<\/p>\n Q: You know, for a guy like Simone Fontecchio who is supposed to make his living as a 3-pointer shooter, he sure does miss a lot of wide-open 3-pointers. \u2013 Doug.<\/p>\n A: And if the Heat do have plans for any degree of postseason success, that could be an issue, with limited high-percentage 3-point options when such baskets might be needed at the ends of close games. It seemingly is setting up as Tyler Herro or bust in such situations, although to his credit, Fontecchio did come around in Tuesday night\u2019s fourth quarter\u00a0 Otherwise, where have you gone Duncan Robinson? (Yes. we know.)<\/p>\n