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Here’s what has changed for Heat’s Johnson and Waiters recently. And a playoff update.

It’s hardly a coincidence that the further James Johnson and Dion Waiters distance themselves from significant medical procedures last year, the better they’ve playing.

Both displayed improved explosiveness in the past week, and Johnson – in particular –said he feels the difference.

“Six weeks ago is not even close to where I’m at right now with my ability to do the things I was used to doing or capable of doing,” Johnson said, feeling the best he’s felt since sports hernia surgery last May. “It was patience -- at the time I didn’t understand -- but I do now.