"One missed rebound costs Miami a chance at winning Down by two with less than 30 seconds to go, Miami was looking for a defensive stop to get one last shot attempt. The Heat got that stop on a contested jumper. The only problem was that Wendell Carter Jr. overpowered Bam Adebayo for the rebound, was fouled, and hit two free throws to seal the game."
"Miami came into this game with a massive size disadvantage, as Orlando was littered with 6'10" guys, but for the bulk of the game, Miami held up. The Heat actually had a 75% defensive rebounding rate in this game, which is good for 7th in the NBA right now. But there is a reason why Miami was also 3rd to last in the NBA preseason in this same category"
Miami opened the season with a 125-121 loss after Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed a critical rebound and made two foul shots with under 30 seconds remaining. The Heat entered the game with a pronounced size disadvantage versus Orlando but managed a 75% defensive rebounding rate for much of the contest. The bench provided little help on the glass beyond Bam Adebayo, and opponents were able to deploy fresher, larger players late to collect second-chance rebounds. Possible short-term fixes include increasing Kel'el Ware's minutes or using Vladislav Goldin, but roster size suggests recurring late-game rebounding vulnerabilities.
Read at All U Can Heat
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]