The Miami Heat’s rise from four games below .500 has come with the understanding that more work needs to be done.
Guard Duncan Robinson is amid his ascent using a similar strategy.
He has been going since November. As the Heat prepares for their home opener against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, Robinson has made nine 3-pointers in his last three games, breaking his streak of 14 games without making more than one.
In most cases, Robinson said, “I’m the beneficiary of some selfless play, some great screens, and all that good stuff.”. “I’m just trying to let it fly, especially when it’s coming in. “.
The Heat are on a four-game winning streak as of Tuesday night, and Robinson’s comeback has coincided with that.
Robinson grinned when asked about overcoming adversity during his televised Bally Sports Sun interview following Saturday’s win against the San Antonio Spurs in Mexico City.
He said, having advanced to the NBA from a collegiate career that began at Div. College III Williams. “I keep showing up and trying to roll with the punches. Being present is a superpower.
“So long as I keep doing it and am consistent, I’ll eventually have something to show for it. “.
Heat-speak of Dragic.
After Sunday’s heartbreaking 150-126 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the Bulls having dropped seven of their previous nine games, former Heat guard Goran Dragic found himself channeling the Heat’s motto of sacrifice.
“Someone once told me—and he was correct—that talking about sacrifice is simple. Dragic noted that during his time with the Heat, Erik Spoelstra frequently mentioned that discussing someone else’s sacrifice is easier. It’s a different story, though, regarding you, who must make sacrifices for the team. Accepting it is a must. But it’s challenging.
Everyone must do that because we are in the same boat. Each player represents their city, team, and respective colors. “.
Dragic, who was traded by the Heat to the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 offseason in exchange for Kyle Lowry, negotiated a buyout to play his final season with the Brooklyn Nets. He signed a one-year contract with the Bulls; another buyout might be forthcoming.
According to Dragic, the Bulls have been lacking ” details.”. “Minor details. Furthermore, we can see that anyone can defeat you in this league. “
Reports of Injuries
The injury report for the Heat is (relatively) better than it has been in recent weeks.
Omer Yurtseven (ankle), Jamal Cain (knee), and Gabe Vincent (all G League) are still out.
However, Lowry (knee), Caleb Martin (ankle), and Udonis Haslem (Achilles), who missed Saturday’s game, are all questionable.
The probable list includes Jimmy Butler (knee) and Dewayne Dedmon (foot).
The difficulty of Haslem.
The annual Push Up Challenge, organized by Heat captain Haslem on Sunday, raised more than $100,000 for the Udonis Haslem Foundation and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida with Spoelstra, assistant coach Octavio De La Grant, Heat strength coaches Eric Foran, and Hunter Glascock among the participants.
UD’s basketball administration director, Scott Gurka, was on the team along with Haslem, Spoelstra, De La Grana, Foran, and Glascock. The group exceeded its original target of 2,000 pushups in an hour, finishing with 4,500.
Over 110 wishes have been fulfilled, and more than $568,000 has been raised so far by the annual event.
Herro made a nomination.
A nominee for NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week, guard Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers won the award after games where he scored 35 and 41 points for the Heat.
Other East nominees included Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets, Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson from the New York Knicks, and Paolo Banchero from the Orlando Magic.
The Western Conference award went to center Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.