Grading the Miami Heat a quarter through the season

By Simon Smith | Dec 7, 2016

Nov 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during overtime at American Airlines Arena. The Miami Heat defeat the Sacramento Kings 108-96 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Josh McRoberts

Season numbers: 4.0 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.2 APG, 32.8 FG%, 27.3 3P%, 16.0 MPG, 12 GP

Unfortunately, McRoberts again commenced the season on the injury list, which has been a recurring theme since his arrival in Miami in 2014. Having missed all the preseason action and seven of the first nine regular season games, McRoberts was always going to take some time to find hit feet .

However with absence of several key players in recent weeks, McRoberts has found himself in the starting lineup.

Over the last three games starting at power forward, McRoberts has averaged 10 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in 27.1 minutes of court time. McRoberts has demonstrated in these recent starts that his overall smarts on both ends of the floor have not been diminished by his terrible run of injuries. Impressively, he has shot 50 percent from the floor and 48 percent from three during this three-game stretch.

With the versatility to defend both on the perimeter and down low, McRoberts gives the Heat a great degree of flexibility and experience. With some games under his belt and a growing injury list, McRoberts’ return to form has come at an ideal time for the Heat.

Grade: C-

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