Reply #61: I only saw the Heat in 1 game this season

[JonLP24]

that was against the Suns. While the Suns are not the greatest barometer, they lack size in the Center and Power Forward positions but they have a very deep bench(One of the best benches in the NBA.), the Heat showed me how they can be very difficult to defeat.

First, they spread out the Suns. This can be done against any team. What this does is create open opportunities when they move the ball and players around. It works well when Bosh, James, and Wade are playing well so they're attracting attention then (In the Suns game) players like Carlos Arroyo and Eddie House get wide open looks and start knocking down baskets.

Another thing I saw is the Heat can keep a dangerous player on the floor at all times. During the game I saw James and/or Bosh on the floor with Wade on the bench. Then James and/or Bosh went to the bench and Wade came onto the floor. Later on all 3 were on the floor. That is very helpful and very few teams have that kind of luxury. I really can't think of any that do this season. Maybe Lakers but Ron Artest is not as great an offensive player as a Lebron James is. However he is a terrific defender. Lakers can alternate between Pau Gasol and Bynum as well. I hope my Suns can do it but Lakers are obviously the favored to win the West provided they stay healthy.

It will take some time. I'm not sure how far they will go in the Eastern Conference. But they will get 55 wins. No doubt about it. They are just too talented not to get 55 wins. They certainly got depth issues though--My Suns strongest strength besides Nash.