Miami Heat: An In-Depth Look & Preview At Brooklyn Matchup

There’s a strong distinction between being an “unpredictable” NBA franchise and being an “under-talented” one. However, following a disappointing Western Conference road trip, the Miami Heat have shown they’re the former, the latter, and it’s been an ongoing occurrence all season.

Now holding a worrisome record of 28-28, the Heat are now sitting in seventh place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference standings and are currently touted as one of the worst offenses in the league. A three-game skid between the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and while even falling short to the NBA’s second-worst team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, a rift has seemingly been created for the Heat, sparking several questions about their depth, aggressiveness, coaching, and even their attitude.

This recent slump has left Miami’s current hopes of a return to the NBA Finals in near combustion.

However, a “next game” mentality is the only fitting approach for a team struggling to find consistency, especially during this season’s final stretch. After dropping their first two meetings back in late January, Miami returns home on Sunday to host the Brooklyn Nets for a third-and-final time, led by first year head coach Steve Nash.

It’s without question that if the Miami Heat want to return to the NBA’s brightest stage, they’ll have to get past a star-studded roster headlined by three of the NBA’s greatest offensive phenomenons… ever.