2 week break

Sorry Heat Fans, but the Heat Wave needs to shut down for a few weeks. There have been more technical issues than I imagined, and with finals coming up, I need some time to work on school. I hope to have a new report out to you by December 20th, which will encompass everything that has happened in the gap and look forward to a Heat Vs Lakers Christmas.

Thank you

Heat Soar Past Hawks

We're heating up.

Miami held the Hawks to only 77 points in last night's victory. They played tremendous defense and Dampier was outstanding off the bench. He was a presence around the rim and did not let any Hawk get to the cup easily while he was on the court. Signing Dampier is starting to look like a very good decision

Bosh played tough around the glass as well. He grabbed 10 rebounds, fought and got some second chance points, and ended up with a double double. We got a solid all around game from him.

Wade casually went out their and scored over 25 points while grabbing 10 boards. He joined Bosh last night with a double double and made it look easy. As the big 3 continue to gel, I expect to see the high number of rebounds to continue.

For the first half, it was as if no one had told LeBron he was not playing Cleveland anymore. The King went out their and played terrific basketball, dominating the Hawks in the first quarter. He did calm down in the second half, but still put up 22 points, got some assists, and grabbed some boards. He utilized his ability to be a role player tonight and got both Wade and Bosh involved.

The one issue I have is that the big 3 scored 75 of Miami's 89 points. That makes me a little uneasy. The past few games what made this team special was the fact that guy were able to come off the bench and put up some points. Chalmers and Dampier both played well, but there needs to be more scoring on the bench.

For tonight's game, excellent defense made up for the fact that there was no bench presence. However, Miami won't always be playing teams with injured stars such as Joe Johnson. If the Heat want to continue this winning streak, they need the bench to score.

But for now, Miami sits at a 13-8 record, and is slowly creeping away from being a .500 team. If the big 3 continue to tear it up AND the bench can get involved consistently, we may be looking at a 20-8 team in a few weeks.

Get em.

Heat Look To Shoot Down Hawks

 Miami welcomes Atlanta to South Beach tonight for what looks to be a great game. One one hand, the Heat are only 1 and 6 against teams with + .500 records. However, the Heat are playing some good basketball right now, and just got the rest they needed. Tonight's game is a momentum shifter for either team as we being to enter the middle of this season.

I really hope we see the Miami Heat team that destroyed Cleveland in tonight's game. Lets go through the lineup and see tonight's keys to victory.

LeBron has to be LeBron. We saw a glimpse of everything his is capable of against Cleveland the other night, which was amazing. LeBron got to the lane at will, made some great plays on both ends of the court, and was knocking down big shots easily. I expect his incredible defense tonight against a powerful Hawks Squad.

Wade just has to keep scoring. He tore it up last night, which complimented James' efforts beautifully. I love how Wade understands that he is not the vocal leader on this team anymore and fully embraces his new duties. If Wade and James are on the same page, Atlanta is in a lot of trouble.

The thing I love about Bosh is his consistency. He is a solid jump shot, crashes the boards, and has made some great plays as of late. He has been the anchor of the front court, and should continue his solid play tonight. When he opens up those lanes for LeBron and D Wade, Miami is extremely hard to stop.

As for the bench, I am really impressed with how the have played recently. They are all getting their points and knocking down the open shot. On top of that, the defense has been outstanding. I expect Chalmers and Howard to get some more minutes tonight. Chalmers has been playing good basketball lately, and I think he has earned some more time on the court. Hopefully coach Spo will see this at well.

This game is a real test for the Heat. They beat up on some suspect teams, and now it is time to go against one of the big dogs. I want to see Miami go out their and earn their spot in the east. I said LeBron would have a big game against Cleveland, and he did. Tonight, I expect no less than 30 points from the king.
Get em.

The King's Thoughts

Here is a clip of LeBron's post game interview before he headed into the locker room. I don't care what they say about him digging the whole deeper, this was a classy move and LeBron's way of saying that he didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings or throw anything in anyone's face. This was a great statement.

LeBron's Heat Wave Will Be Under Construction

So, this website has grown a lot since when I started out. Due to this, I am going to be moving to a self hosted website, where I can give you guys way more features and all kinds of great stuff. Expect some t shirts, clothing, more videos, and anything else you guys could possibly want. (if you have any requests, email me). I will also be adding some new writers to the team to give you guys as much information as possible.

Unfortunately, the name www.lebronsheatwave.com will be out of service for 24-48 hours starting later this afternoon. I will still be writing and posting links, but the website www.lebronsheatwave.com will not be able to be accessed. In order to keep up with the site, you can type in www.lebronsheatwave.blogspot.com. I will be sure to let everyone know as soon as the move has been made.

Thank you for your patience, and again, thank you for your support.

LeBron vs Cleveland: The Hangover

It's finally over. LeBron has come and gone, and Cleveland is left with their jaws agape.The king was booed, heckled, and screamed at for 48 minutes as he casually dropped 38 points. Fans were ejected, an arrest was made, and an object was thrown. The Heat are home in Miami and the storm has passed. Now what?

LeBron can finally exhale. I am sure last night was emotionally draining for him, and he needs a little time with family and friends. After being around so much hate it will be nice to be around some supporters.

Wade can keep working on his play. He played great last night, and can must continue to be the slasher to the basket that we know and love. When Wade can play at the top of his game he offers a change of pace, a set of fresh legs, and yet another game changer in the Heat line up.

Bosh needs the rest just as much as anyone. He has to work for a lot of boards game in and game out, which could lead to a lot of wear and tear. With the small line up Miami has, his job has become extremely difficult (especially since Haslem is hurt). A day of rest before Atlanta could be just what the doctor ordered.

The Heat take on a strong Atlanta team tomorrow night, which could turn out to be a very tough game. The big 3 need to rest to make up for Miami's lack of depth (Especially LeBron, who has had an especially tough week). Hopefully today is enough to heal up any bumps and bruises suffered this week.

For Miami, I believe last night's game will be looked at as the turning point for their season. The Heat went into a hostile environment and destroyed their opponent. Now, they are fired up. Atlanta is known to play badly against better teams, and LeBron, Wade, and Bosh are hot. If the Heat can keep this up with this upcoming schedule they may be headed towards a double digit winning streak. 

LeBron Dismantles Cleveland 118-90

Be careful what you wish for, Cleveland.

Cleveland was waiting ever since the decision to see LeBron up close and in person. All the talk of "Queen James" and "The Queen Is Dead" have echoed through Ohio since LeBron's departure. However, we can all see that the king is alive. Alive, and better than ever.

James tore the Cavs up tonight. He shot lights out, played incredible defense, got boards, and made the defense look silly. In the 3rd quarter, James did whatever he wanted and showed the Cavs no mercy. Every boo and explicit chant was answered by at least 2 points, if not more. LeBron was knocking down some serious shots tonight, and silencing all the haters.

I really can't say enough about LeBron's performance tonight. I love how he stuck it to Cleveland and showed the Cavaliers that he is going to have his way with them whenever he wants. Great game LeBron, great game.

As for the rest of the team, they definitely did their part. Wade and Bosh made their presence known, and helped Cleveland establish a lead and never look back. Bosh;s shot was on, and Wade played great defense and through some very nice assists tonight, complimenting his 22 point performance. Tonight was LeBron's night, but these two came up and had great supporting roles.

The bench stepped up and showed me something yet again. Jones added 5 3's and lit up the scoreboard early. When Jones can step up and knock down wide open looks, it is extremely hard for opponents to catch up.  Juwan Howard, Mario Chalmers, and Joel Anthony also got great minutes tonight. The bench play has been key in these last two games. I know the big 3 is going to score most of the points, but when each bench player can put up 4 or 6 points, it makes all the difference in the world.

Overall, Miami out shot, out rebounded, and out hustled the Cavaliers tonight. Cleveland came out with intensity, but Miami quickly silenced the crowd. I know the Cavaliers team is not doing great so far into the season, but we all knew LeBron was a target. I am glad the King was able to put on a show and let the Cavs, and the world, know that he was not going to be pushed around in his home state.

I loved this win for Miami. It gave them momentum and ends a very difficult set of games with a bang. I think Spoelstra learned a lot about his team this week, and the Heat learned a lot about themselves.

Great intensity, great team work, great win.

Long live the King

Heat Vs Cavs: Enough Said

LeBron said tonight will be emotional. Everyone has been talking about this game for months now. The Cavs are pumped, the Heat are pumped, and Cleveland has been salivating for weeks ready to sink their teeth into the king. The stage has been set, and now we wait.

This game is a must win for Miami. I just can't imagine the Heat losing. Miami will step up for their leader. Everyone will come together, play big, keep up the intensity, and win the game.

I want to see Wade get some points tonight. He is going to have to be the pure scorer again and try and slash to basket to get get the Cavs in foul trouble early. When Wade gets going he is very hard to stop, so I would like him to catch fire early.

Bosh has to hustle tonight. The Cavs are a hard working team that are going to fight for every board both offensive and defensive. We need Bosh to be there to fight for boards constantly tonight to get the win. His shot as been falling recently, and I expect that to continue.

The rest of the squad needs to play the EXACT same way they played last night. Hustle, Heart, Intensity, Points. Chalmers will be seeing more minutes again tonight and I expect him to make good use of them. This bench is coming into Cleveland at just the right time. They had a good game last night and they are pumped up and ready to go.

And now we have LeBron. I want to see the King dominate this game. I would not be the least bit surprised if he went for 50 points. This guy is ticked off, and he will go out of his way to embarrass the people who hate on him now. Here is LeBron's big chance to finally express himself and how he feels the Cleveland fans have been treating him.

Expect a royal performance from the king.