Few teams have been as hot as the Miami Heat over the past 10 games, but are they the hottest team in the NBA?
It’s a question worth asking, given that the Heat are gearing up for another deep playoff run. It’s one thing to play good basketball, it’s another to play well enough to take down the best teams in the league.
Here’s where the Heat, who are 8-2 over the last stretch, rank over the last 10 games:
Let’s dive into the stats, schedule and eye test to see where the Heat stand among the hottest teams over the last 10 games.
The Bucks have a slightly better net rating than Miami (plus-10) over these last 10 games, but the schedule hasn’t been as difficult. Three wins against the Charlotte Hornets during this stretch inflate Milwaukee’s numbers, but the Bucks have a declared victory against the Nuggets on February 12.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 28.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists over the last 10 games, did as good a job as anyone guarding Nikola Jokic during parts of this game – one point important data to keep in mind if these teams meet in June. .
It appears things are going well for the Bucks under new coach Doc Rivers, especially on the defensive end, but we probably want to see more against tougher competition before considering these issues resolved. The Bucks have games against the Clippers, Warriors and Lakers this week that should paint a clearer picture.
