Hype Doesn't Match Heat

LBJ's power > Nets' size

The first match up between the much hyped Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat offered no drama, no glamorous back-and-forth, no high-profile showdowns   Instead, it was just another early season blowout for the Heat, winning by 30, 73-103.

In four victories so far, the Heat averaged nearly an 18-point margin of victory   The Nets did nothing but help raise the average.

Brooklyn is the first game the Heat have played this year with a traditional configuration, with a true center and power forward. They tried to pound it down low throughout, scoring 46 points in the paint to the Heat's 34.  But the length of the Nets couldn't keep up with the distance of the Heat.  Another night of 40+ percent shooting for this very talented Heat squad.

LBJ was 2 assists short of a triple double by the end of the third.  He did work on the boards, pulling down 12 rebounds  including a few nice ones in the offensive zone in heavy traffic.  Size was not enough to stop LeBron's power.

Bosh with another block.  Otherwise, it was a very quiet night for Miami's biggest man.

Wade with another efficient night (10-14).  Nice post-ups, banks, jumpers, and drives.  He needs to stay healthy.

Love Cole's high top!!!

LBJ was 2-3 from three.  Actually backed up 10 feet to line up his last tre.  Shooting over 55% from beyond the arch so far.  

Up by 23 by end of 3rd.

Spo shared the stats that he looks at to determine his defense's success: FG% Allowed, Point Differential, and Points Per Possession.  For the second game in a row, the Heat held opponents to less than 40% shooting, while scoring in the triple digits themselves.

Rashard Lewis is such a value at a minimum salary deal.   13 points tonight, although the rebounding really needs be better (with 0 this evening).  

Nets' minority owner, Jay-Z, may be paying Dwyane Wade, but his Nets lost by Norris Cole.