After an amazing outing in the 2021 NBA off-season, the Miami Heat will be looking to have a thrilling campaign in the 2021-22 NBA season. With a roster blended with championship experience and talent, one can only hope for the best in the coming season.
The Miami Heat are already looking good in the preseason with a 5-1 record, losing only to the Atlanta Hawks in their second preseason meeting. In their final pre-season fixture against the Boston Celtics, they lost the first quarter to the Celtics by a six-point differential, made a comeback in the second quarter, then went on to win the other quarters to claim victory by a difference of 21 points.
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Three players who are expected to have a great outing in the 2021-22 NBA season
Quite a few players from the Miami Heat roster are expected to have a good run and deliver the goods in the 2021-22 NBA season, but let's take a look at three who would have the most impact.
#1 Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro was spectacular in the NBA preseason fixture against the Celtics, putting up the most points and assists by a Heat player. He came off the bench and was fielded for a total of 23 minutes and recorded 29 points, six rebounds and four assists. Herro netted 10 times from the field in 15 attempts, recording a 66.6% accuracy.
Herro was unstoppable from beyond the arc with his three-point shot, sinking in five threes in six attempts. On Oct. 8, the Boy Wonder registered 26 points against the San Antonio Spurs to aid the Heat in securing the win in their third NBA preseason outing. He's surely one to look out for in the coming season and should rank amongst the top scorers for the Heat if he can get some regular playing time and stay fit.
#2 Kyle Lowry
The Memphis Grizzlies' 24th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, Kyle Lowry, is about to begin his journey with the Miami Heat, making his debut in the regular season in a few days. He is the most talked about and highly rated acquisition of the Heat during the offseason. Needless to say, the expectation thereof is huge, but Lowry is experienced and up to the task.
The six-time All-Star made four appearances for the Heat in preseason games. He seems to be bonding well with the team and developing good chemistry. He secured double-digit assists (10) in the game against the Houston Rockets, aiding the team to secure the win (113-106) and scored 15 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Lowry will be huge for the team this 2021-22 NBA season and will deliver big for the Heat.
#3 Jimmy Butler
The 2020-21 NBA season steal-per-game leader Jimmy Butler was a joy to watch against the Celtics as he went up and down the court with the typical Butler confidence associated with him when he's at his best. He registered 25 points, four rebounds and four assists, having been on the court for 25 minutes. He recorded a field goal percentage of .50.0%, scoring seven times from the field in 14 attempts and once beyond the arc.
The 2021-22 NBA season will be the Miami Heat small forward's best season yet with the franchise. He is expected to lead the team in points, field goals, free throws, steals and assists and possibly guide the team to a title chase. The 2015 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year is one to watch out for, and he will be a huge threat to the opposition with a new and improved Heat roster.
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