In speaking to Prime Video just before the second half, Norman Powell credited the Heat’s defense for sparking Miami’s — and his own — hot start in the first quarter, and said that defense will be the key to regaining control of this game …
💬 “Continue to move on the ball. Our defense is what fueled that pace to start the game. So buckling down, getting a few more stops, especially coming into this third quarter.
“We were getting out in transition, having them play on their heels, and then taking what the defense gives. Whether in transition looking for trailer 3s or playing out of close-outs. Hopefully when we get some more stops we’ll be able to get out in transition and the points for everybody will start flowing again.”