BOSTON – The reality is that one end of the court never has been easy for this group, even during some of the best times, even when whole.
A year ago in the NBA Finals, Erik Spoelstra’s team cracked 95 points only once in the five games against the Denver Nuggets, games that were ugly, uglier and ugliest.
Then, this past regular season, even while building a record 10 games above .500, the Heat placed 26th in the 30-team league in scoring, ahead of only the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies – teams that finished a combined 162 games below .