Miami Heat Breakdown: The Most Dominant Offense The NBA Has Ever Seen

August 12th, 2010 by MIA Sports Guy Leave a reply »


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Down one, LeBron James brings the ball up the court with just under twenty seconds remaining.

Spotting up in the right corner is sharp-shooter Mike Miller. To James’ left is Dwyane Wade, one of the best pure scorers in the league. On the far left baseline is Chris Bosh, who has range out to eighteen feet and on the block is Udonis Haslem, an outstanding mid-range shooter.

This could easily be the crunch time lineup for the 2010 Miami Heat. What can the defense possibly do to deter them from scoring?

Option 1: Double LeBron

They might throw a double team at LeBron as he approaches the arc. Who is the second defender? It absolutely cannot be Miller’s man. His dominant shooting will allow him to pulverize a defense if left open.

It can’t come from Haslem’s defender because he is the closest man to the basket. So that leaves Wade or Bosh. Leave either open and they will bury you more times than not. This scenario is a no-win, and Miami will make the defense pay if they decide to double James, or anyone else, for that matter.

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