5. Rely on Playoff Experience
The Heat have over 555 games of combined playoff experience on its active playoff roster — whereas Charlotte’s players have only 237 career combined playoff games with a mere 123 playoff starts. Guys like Wade, Johnson, and Luol Deng have been here before. They know what it takes to win in the playoffs and how to handle the pressure of increased media spotlight and an uptick in pace of play.
Coach Spoelstra has his fair share of playoff experience as well, after coaching his team to four straight NBA Finals appearances from 2011 to 2014. If Chris Bosh makes a return, that’s one more guy, who has been there and done that, that can help the Heat handle the pressure and get over the hump. The more experienced veterans on the Heat roster will lead the way for younger guys in the rotation like rookies Justise Winslow and the sharp-shooting Richardson.
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