After playing the role of arrogant villain and pitiful crybaby last season, it looks like the Miami Heat are finally enjoying themselves.
The Heat are on pace to finish 66-0 (you never know...) thanks to some magical play from LeBron James and a few clutch shots by Dwyane Wade.
The critics will be quick to point out that two of Miami's four wins were narrow victories over the Charlotte Bobcats and Minnesota Timberwolves.
But at the end of the day, the W is all that matters.
The Heat still have some improvements to make before they can win the title.
Their perimeter defense has been uncharacteristically bad, and they are ranked 23rd in the league in rebounding.
But with LeBron playing like an animal, the Heat should destroy the early part of their schedule. James has been insanely good this season, averaging 33 points, 7.5 rebounds, seven assists and 2.75 steals per game. He's also shooting a ridiculous 59.8 percent from the field.
Friday night was LeBron's 27th birthday, and he celebrated by dropping 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds on Minnesota. He committed a turnover in the final minute, but mad ...
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