Norris Cole: Stock Up (+)
Through three games, Norris Cole has received two starts at the point guard position. The fourth-year player was impressive with his ball distribution skills in the Heat’s 108-101 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic last Tuesday. Through the first seven minutes of the contest, Cole dished out four assists.
Though his play hasn’t been remarkable, and coach Erik Spoelstra continues to stress that his lineup changes should not be overanalyzed, it’s hard not to notice that the Heat’s offense has more stability when Cole is in the lineup in comparison to incumbent starter, Mario Chalmers.
Wade had the following to say about Cole’s play after the Heat’s loss to the Magic:
“He did great, he was very solid, he did a good job of getting us into our offense…more continuity, more flow, so a lot better than the first game.”
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