Heat Blow Out Nets in 101-78 Win

 LeBron and friends put a beating on the Nets last night in Newark. It helped that New Jersey missed a ton of layups, and Terrence Williams had a terrible game, but a win is a win. Although the game had its moments (LeBron's tomahawk throw down in the second quarter drive to the lane for the big finish) but for the most part it was a fundamental victory.

This is the type of basketball I like to see. Sure, there were not a lot of high flying theatrics, no look passes, and buzzer beaters, but when your that good who really needs them? This type of win is what every basketball player likes to see. The Heat put good pressure on the ball, dominated the boards, and did not give the Nets any easy looks (not including the gimme's Lopez was getting in the first quarter. No one really had a dominate performance, but James had 20 points 7 boards and 7 assists while Wade added 18 and Bosh added 17.

Its great to these three gel like this, especially so early in the season. It was amazing to see how quickly people jumped off the heat bandwagon to try and hitch a ride to LA after the opening day loss to Boston. However, this group of guys quickly realize that in order for them to be a successful they need to work together. I love how LeBron does not have to carry the team anymore, and by working as a team the results this season should be outstanding.

As for LeBron, he was a presence to say the least. Between altering shots, throwing down a pair of dunks, and hitting up Z and a few other fellas for some assists, he was fun to watch. I love the way he handles the boos he receives no matter where he goes. He doesn't yell back or pound his chest. He just wins, and his game does ALL the talking.