Saturday, March 10, 2007

Shaq attack stabilizing vulnerable Heat

Out of sure will Shaq has emerged as a monster scorer again. He exploded on the Timberwolves Friday with 32-point empathic scoring showcase in route to a 105-91 victory . No one will stand in his way for his quest for another title. The Diesel has took control after sidelined teammate Dwayne Wade went down with a major shoulder injury. I still think Miami is a force inside on any given night with veterans, Shaq and Zo roaming the court. When Shaq can hit 13-of-16 from the field like he did against Minnesota then teams are in big trouble.

The Heat have won 5 consecutive games and their last 11 games at home. They have the Wizards in the sights and are scheduled to face them on Sunday. No one ought to count the Heat out because if Shaq decides to get serious he may go on a thunderous offensive tangent and help his team go on a long spirited win streak. With Jason Williams and Eddie Jones very much a factor, doing the intangibles on both ends of the court, the Heat won't collapse. I have a feeling several of the NBA's top centers and forwards will be leaving arenas after games with aches and pains all over their body.

When the 7-foot, 300-pound plus superstar gets on a roll no one can contain him. Pat Riley's return has made a big difference in the team's play too. His motivational coaching and leadership always incites a positive impression on the players, enabling them to turn around their level of play. Shaq averages around 17 ppg, but that number will climb in the coming weeks. For a player who shoots 57% in field goals you know it will. His stellar performances could very well pull the Heat in front of the Wizards for first place in the Central. Shaq and company can move with a 1.5 tomorrow with a win.

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