As the Miami Heat continue to trim its roster, we’re looking at some of the bubble guys, as opposed to the core players. The Heat got some production out of their guards Shannon Brown, Norris Cole and Shabazz Napier.
Point Guard Battle Update
Mario Chalmers sat out this game, still recovering from a hip pointer he suffered against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Brazil. Norris Cole got his third-straight start of the preseason and played very well early in the game, though his production slowed as the game went on. Cole finished with nine points on four-of-seven shooting, including making one-of-two of his three-point attempts. He added three rebounds, four assists and steal while not turning the ball over (which has been a trend of his).
Meanwhile, Shabazz Napier continues to make his case to be a part of the regular rotation, scoring 12 points on four-of-eight shooting and adding three rebounds, four assists and a steal with one turnover. Napier continues to show off play making and play creating ability. He’s really come along since summer league.