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The Miami Heat are returning to South Florida with a chance to extend their winning streak. After a successful road trip, the Heat have won seven of their last eight games and are looking to keep the momentum going. With a strong home court advantage, the Heat have the opportunity to extend their streak and continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
The Heat have been playing well on both ends of the floor lately. On offense, they have been led by All-Star guard Goran Dragic, who is averaging 20.1 points, 5.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. He has been shooting the ball well, connecting on nearly 50 percent of his attempts from the field. He has also been a key contributor in the passing game, dishing out 6.7 assists per game.
On the defensive end, the Heat have been getting it done with a combination of size and athleticism. Center Hassan Whiteside has been a force in the paint, averaging 14.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. He has been a major factor in the Heat’s success, as his presence in the paint has made it difficult for opponents to score inside.
The Heat have also been getting contributions from their bench players. Guard Dion Waiters has been providing a spark off the bench, averaging 13.1 points and 4.6 assists per game. He has been shooting the ball well, connecting on nearly 45 percent of his attempts from the field. Forward James Johnson has also been a key contributor, averaging 10.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
The Heat are in a great position to extend their winning streak as they return home for their next three games. With a strong home court advantage and a talented roster, the Heat have the opportunity to make a statement in the Eastern Conference and continue their climb up the standings. It will be an exciting few weeks for Miami fans as they watch their team try to make a run at the playoffs.
