People can say what they want about the Miami Heat, that they’re simply a superstar-laden team with a bunch of spoiled players that turned the league upside down by forming a conglomerate.  But more than anything else, what is making the Heat win right now has nothing to do with the hoopla.  Instead, it’s their unbelievable versatility and defensive intensity, which they showed clearly in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.  After the Dallas Mavericks stayed right with the Heat for much of the game, LeBron and Wade ratcheted up their defensive games and ultimately put Dallas away.  As Bulls fans should know, putting together strong fourth quarters is nothing new for the current Eastern Conference champion Heat.

With the game still very much in doubt, Dwyane Wade was the one to get the team going.  Wade hit a mid-range jumper, had a nice pass inside to Chris Bosh for a couple free throws then made a phenomenal block on the defensive end, frustrating the Mavericks as they attempted to mount a comeback.  But Wade wasn’t done, as he then cashed a three-pointer with a hand in his face to all but seal the deal.  When LeBron came down the lane to throw down a dunk moments later, the Mavericks were beaten.  Once again, the Heat showed that their two biggest playmakers, Wade and LeBron, can beat you shooting, passing and defending – a combination that no team in the league can currently handle.

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