Five Things That Must Happen for the Miami Heat to Reach the NBA Finals

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1. Keep a Quick Pace

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Since the All-Star break, the Miami Heat have picked up its pace of play considerably. This is due in large part to the acquisition of veteran Joe Johnson, but also to a new-found sense of identity on the offensive end. For the past few months, Miami has quickened its pace significantly and now holds an offensive efficiency rating of 104.2, good for 12th in the NBA.

Before the break, the Heat was one of the slowest moving teams in the league. A top-caliber defense has helped them get turnovers and run out in transition more often, and increased team ball movement has caused an uptick in offense. If the Heat wish to advance to the finals, it must continue this trend.

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Grant is a life-long Miami Heat fan hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His earliest Heat memories involve Eddie Jones going off on opponents and hoping he'd become the next Michael Jordan. When that didn't pan out, a guy named Dwyane Wade came to Miami and Grant's fandom turned to obsession. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Central Florida and currently resides in Los Angeles.