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NBA Power Rankings: Ranking all 30 starting lineups vs the Miami Heat

By Jack Simone

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shake hands prior to tipoff at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shake hands prior to tipoff at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

It’s no secret that the Miami Heat will have an elite starting five this season. Pat Riley ensured that when he signed Kyle Lowry and PJ Tucker this summer.

Those two, along with Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, and Bam Adebayo, will make up one of the best starting units in the league. Obviously, the defense will be their strong suit, but having Robinson and Lowry makes their offense lethal, too.

All that being said, there are a ton of great starting units around the league. From big threes to great all-around lineups, Miami will have a ton of competition.

Where does Miami’s starting unit rank among the best starting fives in the NBA? Which teams will occupy the top spots on that list?

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30. Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Aleksej Pokusevski, Darius Bazley, Isaiah Roby

The Thunder have entered full rebuild mode, and because of it, their starting lineup is super young. It’s all a part of the plan, but this team won’t win many games this year.

29. San Antonio Spurs: Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, Jakob Poeltl

Losing DeMar Derozan might be what’s best in the long run, but right now San Antonio’s starting lineup isn’t looking too hot. It’s going to be a tough season for Spurs fans.

28. Orlando Magic: Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Gary Harris, Jonathan Isaac, Wendell Carter Jr

This Magic starting five has a ton of potential on both sides of the floor. However, if Isaac and Fultz aren’t back, they might be below the Spurs on this list.

27. Cleveland Cavaliers: Darius Garland, Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

As long as Collin Sexton stays with the team, this starting lineup will be this high on the list. If he leaves, they could fall into the bottom three.

26. Detroit Pistons: Killian Hayes, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Isaiah Stewart

Cade Cunningham has all the tools to be a star in the NBA, but right now he’s still a rookie. Jerami Grant being there does raise their stock a bit, though.

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