"The Heat have the league's fifth easiest February schedule in regard to cumulative opponent winning percentage, and their visit to Washington on Sunday will be the start of six straight games (spanning the All-Star break) against teams currently below .500. Before that, they'll visit the Celtics, having allowed 124.6 points per 100 possessions (their worst mark vs. any opponent) as they've lost the first two meetings."
"Congratulations to Norman Powell, a first-time All-Star at age 32 and in his first season with Miami. His next contract is going to be very interesting, particularly for a Heat team still floating just above .500 and out of games against the Chicago Bulls until they inevitably meet in April's Play-In Tournament. Kel'el Ware seems to have a permanent residence in Erik Spoelstra's doghouse, and perhaps the Heat would be better off with another center from the 2024 draft class, Missi."
Miami remains just above .500 and stuck in play-in territory as the All-Star break approaches and the trade deadline arrives. Defensive lapses have produced a poor mark of 124.6 points allowed per 100 possessions against Boston and contributed to inconsistent results, including a disappointing loss to an undermanned Chicago. The February schedule eases, with six straight games against sub-.500 teams starting in Washington. Norman Powell earned his first All-Star selection and shapes offseason contract considerations. Role players Pelle Larsson, Nikola Jovic and Jaime Jaquez Jr. have provided scoring bursts, while Kel'el Ware has struggled for playing time and could be replaceable.
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