The Heat are the hottest team in basketball right now. And you can get a ticket for $10.

The Heat loss, the only NBA game I have ever seen, was a bit dull. Far less entertaining than the NHL Flames hockey, by comparison.

Shaq was not particularly impressive though I can see how he dominates under the rim. He is huge, even in a big man’s game.

More impressive was coach Pat Riley. A big man too, very much in charge. Pacing, he looks the movie version of an egocentric coach.

Riley recently called Dwayne Wade, the Heat’s top scorer, the most gifted player he had ever coached. High praise.

Shaquille O’Neal and Dwayne Wade

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