Miami needs to clean up turnovers
Turnovers kill games and the Heat had plenty of it. Miami logged 22 turnovers compared to New Orleans 18. If the Heat didn’t outperform the Pelicans in impactful statistics, this would have been a different game. Miami will need to clean up this margin because this could be the deciding factor of games later in the season.
Nunn is white-hot
Nunn stays white-hot
Rookie Kendrick Nunn shined in helping the Heat defeat the Pelicans. He scored 22 points on 55% shooting. His fearless and aggressive play helped Butler and others operate with more freedom.
Heat is perfect at home
Miami gets to remain undefeated at home following their win over New Orleans. The Heat are currently 5-0 at home. This is a good scenario to have especially come playoff time. Miami needs to continue to maintain or at least win as many games as possible at home. Miami doesn’t need to be undefeated but, having a winning record at home is a huge morale boost for the team and its fans.
Nickel Alexander-Walker will be a problem in the future
Alexander-Walker exploded for 27 points for the undermanned Pelicans. The rookie is currently averaging seven points per game. Alexander-Walker was always a baller, this goes back to his AAU days. I’m starting to see his game transition from college to the NBA just liked it did from high school to college. Now, I understand he isn’t in the eastern conference and the Heat won’t see him multiple times a year, but this is one dude to look out for in the future.
Final Thoughts
As the Heat continue their impressive start, competition is starting to wake up. Miami gets to extend their home streak in a rematch against the Cavaliers. It is exciting to see a young player such as Nunn, Adebayo, and others step up to the plate and put on display what Heat culture means. The best is still yet to come as there will be bigger tests down the road and growing pains that come with it.
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