Win..Lose.....No Matter!

So the final outcome was not what we had hoped for.  However, I think playing only 1 half of basketball, after playing only 3 minutes together in pre-season, the Heat showed alot.

Here is what I liked:  LeBron James in a Heat uniform.  Joel Anthony clearing the boards early.  Udonis doing the dirty work.  Eddie House's intensity.  Big Z filling the lanes.

Here is what I did not like:  Where did Joel Anthony go?  The defense that looks the same as last year leaving great shooters open for 3 point shots.   Missing open jumpers.  If we can't hit the jumpers after the penetration and dish, it will be a long season.  DWade being so rusty.  No point guard at all.

I figured on a 72-10 season with the 10 losses coming to splits with Boston, Orlando, Lakers, etc.  Chalk this up as one loss.  They play in Philly tomorrow, home for Orlando on Friday and then plenty of games verse the dregs of the NBA. 

It was a great game.  They almost pulled it off.  They have alot to be proud of and can finally move on beyond the circus and get down to real business.