The Miami Heat just had one of the best offseasons in the NBA. They added enough talent to make them one of the most entertaining teams in the league.
Kyle Lowry alone is going to make the team better, and in tandem, they will sell more tickets. Adding players like PJ Tucker and Markieff Morris will make the game a ton of fun to watch.
Pat Riley made sure to add a great mix of talent and entertainment, whether it was his intent or not. It should be a great season to be a fan of the Miami Heat.
What games are going to be the most fun to watch this season? Which games should fans make sure to tune in for?
Miami Heat games to watch next year: Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are going to be widely seen as the favorites to win the title this year. Due to that, anytime the Heat face off against them it will be must-see TV.
The big three of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving will match up super well against Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo. It will be a classic offense vs defense matchup.
Miami will be in serious contention to win the East next year, but they will definitely have to go through Brooklyn first. The first time they play each other will be a great test for the Heat.
If they can put up a great performance against the Nets, people might start taking them seriously as championship contenders. Hopefully, they can win through their defensive prowess and somehow shut down Brooklyn’s amazing offense.
Miami Heat games to watch next year: Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors struggled last season, but are set to have a solid team again this year. It should be a fun matchup to watch.
However, that’s not the real reason why fans need to tune in to this game. It will be the first time Kyle Lowry will ever face his former team.
Lowry spent the past nine years of his career in Toronto. He loved the city and the city also fell in love with him.
When he decided to leave, the mayor of the city put out a heartfelt message thanking him for his time in Toronto. He even said that he wanted there to be a statue of Lowry in the city one day.
The first time he steps back into the Scotiabank Arena he will surely be met with an abundance of cheers and a heartwarming video. He meant so much to the city and the first moments of the game will be a joy to watch.
Not only did Lowry have a long, illustrious tenure in the city, but he also helped deliver them their first championship in franchise history. That’s no easy task, and because of it he is now widely known as one of, if not the best Raptor of all time.
In addition, it could be the first chance Heat fans get to see Goran Dragic if he remains with the team. That will be a fun reunion to watch, too.
Tears will surely be flowing when Lowry faces off against the Raptors for the first time. It will be a great game to watch simply for that reason.
Miami Heat games to watch next year: Milwaukee Bucks
If the cards play out the right way next year, this could be one of the best rivalries in the NBA. The last two seasons of basketball have set everything up perfectly.
In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Heat got through the Bucks with ease in what many saw as a big-time upset. They ended up making the Finals but unfortunately losing to the Lakers.
The very next season, the two teams were slated to matchup in Round 1 and many were picking the Heat to win. The Bucks swept the Heat in a wild turn of events.
Many believed it would be the best series of the playoffs, but that was not the case. Now, both teams are geared up for a great season this year.
Milwaukee has a big three and now the Heat have a big three of their own. Miami is much more well-suited to take on the Bucks this year than they were in the playoffs last year.
On top of all that, the Heat stole PJ Tucker away from the Bucks. Tucker won a championship with the Bucks last season and was a huge part of their defensive game plan.
Seeing him faceoff against his former teammates should be super fun to watch. Maybe he’ll have some defensive insights on Giannis Anteotkounmpo and Khris Middleton.
Regardless, the first time these two teams play each other it will be must-see TV. Who knows, maybe they’ll even give them a game on Christmas Day