"Erik Spoelstra-led teams have never finished top-15 in pace with nine bottom-12 finishes in transition frequency over the last 11 seasons. After three straight bottom-third finishes offensively, changes needed to be made. The Heat were marginally slower without Jimmy Butler than they were with him last season. Now, they're outpacing the rest of the NBA through five games. Even when Miami's not generating deflections, it's initiating offense with ~18-19 seconds left on the clock off misses, as opposed to ~14-16."
"A big question of mine - that still exists - heading into the new season was the team's shooting. They lost Duncan Robinson, the greatest shooter in their franchise's history, one who commanded unparalleled gravity, and would be without Tyler Herro for the first month of the season. Never fear, Simone Fontecchio is now here! The fourth-year leads the NBA in 3-point percentage at 59.3 percent (min. 20 3PA) through five games."
The Miami Heat started 3-2 on a four-game road trip while embracing a faster pace. Erik Spoelstra-led teams historically ranked low in pace and transition frequency, prompting changes. Miami is now outpacing the league and initiating offense later off misses, using about 18–19 seconds instead of 14–16. Shooting remains strong despite losing Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro's early absence; Simone Fontecchio leads the NBA in 3P% at 59.3% through five games, and several role players are shooting above 40%. Jaime Jaquez has thrived in the up-tempo scheme, attacking downhill and finishing at the rim, signaling a potential breakout.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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