As the Miami Heat work to find their proper pace at the start of this season, Saturday night’s 114-106 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets offered insight into the reality that it is not a case of one speed fits all.
For forward Jimmy Butler, it was a matter of slowing down, especially when the result of what turned into the Heat’s first victory was in the balance.
For guard Tyler Herro, it was a decision to remain at speed, his energy helping to push the Heat over the top three nights after the entire team appeared out of sorts in the season-opening 116-97 loss to the Orlando Magic at Kaseya Center.