With each game surpassing the previous in expectations for the Miami Heat, they fell short for the third straight time as they lost against the Orlando Magic 104-95.
As most stories that start with the Heat this year, LeBron James led the offensive attack as he shot %50 percent from the field for 25 points and four assists. What seems to be holding the team back from achieving balance on the court can be summed up by Dwayne Wade's body language he as shown through out the course of the year. It is not a careless demeanor, but one of not being happy. Wade only shot less than %30 from the field for 18 points, but did collect 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Outside of shooting Wade had a good night, but when he struggles to find his rhythm, his teams suffers, mainly because he is taking away shots from James.
The Magic showed balance in all aspects of the game as they wanted to prove a statement that they were the better team to reside in the Sunshine State. Dwight Howard took care of the basketball under the rim with 18 rebounds and Jameer Nelson took care of the basketball from the point guard position with 14 assists. With those assists totals, the team really showcased their balance scoring by having the high scorer (Howard) score only 24 points while the team eclipsed the 100 point mark. The only other player to score 20 points was J.J. Redick.
If LeBron was not having fun before, its has to be getting downright frustrating for him now. The Heat are now in position to fall to .500 for the first time this season if they lose one more game with a record of 8-7. They have no real crutch to fall on in terms of go to style that would bring them a victory. Think Pittsburgh Steelers with their defense. They currently rank 11th in the league in scoring, 19th in rebounding, 20th in assists. So whats the team to do? Well facing the 76ers may be a good place to start as they currently hold a win over them this season. In a game too in which they dominated. Tip off is for 7:30 Friday night at the American Airlines Arena where they are 6-3 on the year.
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