Playoff Miami Heat belong with the top dogs this season, but only a few believe that statement. Even an 8-1 record after two rounds put the Heat in fourth place among the survivors, according to most NBA Futures as of September 14. However one stat, Net Rating, gives a clearer picture of where Miami really stands in the playoffs as of today.
Clearly there’s a drop off in games lost and Net Ratings after the top three teams. The Clippers remain betting darlings due to the presence of Kawhi Leonard.