After 33 games, Miami Heat are scoring 140+ points once in every 4.7 games (on average). They are on track to score 140+ points for 17 games in this regular season, which would be a NBA record!
After 33 games, Miami Heat are scoring 140+ points once in every 4.7 games (on average). They are on track to score 140+ points for 17 games in this regular season, which would be a NBA record!
Miami Heat have scored 140+ points in 7 games this season. Below are the games Miami Heat has scored 140+ points this season -
| Date | Day | Game No. | Matchup | Score | Win or Loss | Record at that point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Friday | Game no. 2 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | won 146-114 | W | 1-1 | scored 86 points in the 1st half |
| 28 Oct | Tuesday | Game no. 4 | vs Charlotte Hornets | won 144-117 | W | 3-1 | LaMelo Ball went 4⁄5 for 3P in the 1st quarter but finished the game with 4⁄12 for 3P |
| 10 Nov | Monday | Game no. 11 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | won 140-138 (OT1) | W | 7-4 | Andrew Wiggins buzz-beater dunk in an ATO play |
| 21 Nov | Friday | Game no. 16 | @ Chicago Bulls | won 143-107 | W | 10-6 | went 21⁄65 for 3P |
| 01 Dec | Monday | Game no. 21 | vs LA Clippers | won 140-123 | W | 14-7 | tied franchise record of 24 3-pointers made |
| 27 Dec | Saturday | Game no. 32 | vs Pacers | won 142-116 | W | 17-15 | new franchise record of 83 points in the 2nd half |
| 29 Dec | Monday | Game no. 33 | vs Nuggets | won 147-123 | W | 18-15 | new franchise record of 47 points in 3rd quarter and new franchise record of 84 points in the 2nd half |
Out of the 7 games stated above, they have scored 140+ points in regulation in 6 games. This comes after Coach Spo wanting to change the offense after a couple of tough seasons and the hiring of Noah LaRoche. Noah LaRoche is now a consultant (not a full-time assistant coach) for the Miami Heat. He previously worked with Memphis Grizzlies, where they played a free-flowing offensive system.
Currently, the Indiana Pacers hold the NBA record of most 140+ point games in a single season, with 11 games in 2023-24 regular season - https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/most-games-with-140-points-by-team-in-a-single-season
Erik Spoelstra might not be in the running for COTY this season because of Miami Heat’s Win-Loss record but credit to Coach Spo and the coaching team for implementing this offense in the offseason and executing it from the start of this season.
Also, this fast paced offense seemingly disappeared during most of December when Miami Heat had 8 losses in 9 games. This was mainly due to injuries to players and a 3-pt shooting slump but the fast paced offense is back again after Christmas.