The Miami Heat are facing challenges as they struggle to maintain their winning formula, with Jimmy Butler's performance under scrutiny. Despite their elite defense, the Heat have been on a four-game losing streak, with opponents capitalizing on their defensive weaknesses. The team is looking to rediscover their success amidst concerns about Butler's free throw performance and the team's ability to handle key offensive plays.
Where has the Heat's winning formula gone? A look at what has gone wrong during this four-game skid https://t.co/gSW3FP5kxR
The Heat's defense hasn't been as good during this four-game skid, but some of its struggles have come because opponents are simply making the shots that the Heat wants them to take. Opponents are shooting an efficient 23 of 46 (50 percent) on non-paint twos during the skid.
Elite defense and the All-NBA version of Jimmy Butler has been at the center of the Heat’s winning formula. But the Heat has struggled to find that formula over the last week. The result has been a four-game skid. A look at what has gone wrong https://t.co/gSW3FP5kxR
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NEW: Elite defense and the All-NBA version of Jimmy Butler has been at the center of the Heat’s winning formula. But the Heat has struggled to find that formula over the last week. The result has been a four-game skid. A look at what has gone wrong https://t.co/gSW3FP5kxR
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Denver just makes you *keep guarding*, P&R and Miami does a good job with drop and recovers. You're thinking Jokic is going to screen again instead he gets KCP who curls for a layup. https://t.co/BYCoKLpZiC
Denver just keeps pressure on you. Jokic brings it up, inverted P&R and the Heat handle that. Flows right into empty side P&R and the Heat handle that. And that just flows in Jokic catching and attacking, great footwork. https://t.co/7oD9iBtciI
Heat are missing some makeable shots but their two or three best offensive possessions have come when the ball has beaten Jokic past half-court and played off the ensuing mismatches.
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