Last week something remarkable happened, but not quite for what actually occurred on the court.
In a generally forgettable home victory over the Blake Griffin-less Detroit Pistons, Goran Dragiu0107 brought the ball up and hit ahead to Jimmy Butler on the left wing in one of Miami’s oft-used pistol actions. They transitioned into a pick-and-roll, whereupon Bam Adebayo slipped the expected second pick and dove toward the rim. With a head full of steam, Butler got his feet in the paint, drew the attention of Andre Drummond and lifted up a soft pass.
If you’ve been watching the HEAT for the past few years, this was business as usual for an offense that has long prioritized its lob targets.