Miami Heat Playoffs: Three Game 1 Takeaways To Use In Game 2

Max Strus #31 and Dewayne Dedmon #21 of the Miami Heat defend Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Max Strus #31 and Dewayne Dedmon #21 of the Miami Heat defend Bogdan Bogdanovic #13 of the Atlanta Hawks(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat are separated by referee Eric Dalen #37(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Heat Playoffs: They Dominated Game 1, But It’s Just That, One Game

The last key, more of a mental one.

It’s that they shouldn’t get caught up in the moment. Head Coach, Erik Spoelstra, is probably already delivering that message to the guys, but that will always be a key for every game.

The Heat shot 52 percent from the field and 18-38 from three. They couldn’t miss, but it could be the complete opposite on Tuesday.

It’s all about sticking to the game plan and being prepared to adapt to what you’re currently seeing. Every ball game is different and adjustments are huge for the playoffs.

The guys know that and it’s part of why they’ve had a successful season. They practice staying ready so they don’t have to get ready.

We’ll see if Miami can take care of business again on Tuesday, which should be a much more competitive game. Everyone expects Trae Young to not have a game similar to the one that the Miami Heat forced him into on Sunday, so the best thing for them to do is to expect that as well.