REACTION: Miami Heat’s Norm Powell DOMINATES Pelicans, Defense SURGES & Tyler Herro Nears Return
The Miami Heat blow out the New Orleans Pelicans as Norm Powell explodes for 34 points—cementing his case as Miami’s best offensive weapon since LeBron James. Could Powell be in line for an All-Star nod with his season-high numbers? The Heat’s defense tightened in the second half, shutting down Zion Williamson and capitalizing on turnovers to secure five wins in their last six games.
Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s evolving offensive strategy, Nikola Jovic’s confident bounce-back, and the unsung impact of Pelle Larsson off the bench. They debate trade rumors involving Zion Williamson versus Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyler Herro’s looming return, and Bam Adebayo’s recent scoring slump.
0:00 — Heat vs Pelicans Recap
11:25 — Credit Cookies & Norm Powell’s Rise
23:09 — Zion Trade & Inside Bam’s Struggles
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15 Comments
Wes David will Herro start or come off the bench? If starts who goes to tbe bench?
Vote Powell for allstar
Wiggins & Bam continue to expose themselves as role players.
Ware & Jovic need to be taking some of Bam & Wiggins minutes & with that their shots. Zero reason for Bam & Wiggins to get 13-15 shots a game when they are so inefficient on offense
Absolutely love Norm & always have. I’m just not getting attached because I know he won’t stay when he gets paid less than Bam and does more for winning. Just like Jimmy
6-2
30:14 Bam part
What i wish could happen
Bam takes a huge pay cut we get alot of help because of his pay cut we win a championship.
Bam ends his career early to be a stay at home dad while Aja Wilson Continues her legendary career.
The end
Y'all keep making excuses for bam unbelievable!!
Not to be a buzzkill, but I wouldn’t get too enamored with Powell. He was traded because he didn’t perform up to snuff in the playoffs.
Additionally, if he is an all star that makes him eligible for a max contract no? He isn’t really a strong closer, so if we’re not making a big trade to get better at the deadline, the smartest thing to do is sell super high on him.
Absolutely not on Zion
dont let Bam dribble in crucial moments of the game.
Why is keshad Johnson not getting mins?
Don’t bring Herro back.
Looking at Norm's career stats, the crazy part is this year's numbers are right in line with all his career averages, except now he's simply shooting more and getting more minutes. He's finally being appreciated. Norm is the man. Giving me Jimmy vibes in the sense that he's finally arrived at a place where he can be all he can be.
Bam's offense has been trending down for 5 years now. Points and FG%. Also career low assists since he's been a starter. That is very concerning for a 28 year old who should be peaking. His shot looks broken.
30:31 “you can’t win without bam” but the team is 6-2 when he hasn’t played this year 😂