Found February 06, 2012 on Pro Sports Blogging:
The Miami Heat are a team that sometimes struggles against lesser opponents, but this is something that happens to every great team.  On Sunday’s against Toronto, they looked dominating for stretches, then at other times let the Raptors go on a run that would let them stay in the game.  The final score of 95-89 certainly didn’t indicate a blowout of any kind, but there was a lot to be encouraged about if you are Miami. For the second straight game the Heat got significant minutes from the unit of James(PG), Wade(SG), Bosh(C), Haslem(F), and Miller(F).  This is a line-up that can pose all kinds of problems for other teams.  LeBron is one of the best passer’s in the NBA, and when you pair him with DWade in the backcourt it causes all kinds of size mismatches for opponents.  Not since Magic Johnson has there been a player lining up at point guard that is close to LeBron’s size.  In addition, while Haslem is a good spot-up shooter, Mike Miller has been deadly fro...
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