Steve Kerr Reveals What Makes the Miami Heat Unique
There are several different ways to execute a zone defense, but what the Miami Heat have been running in these NBA Finals is something Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has not exactly seen before. Joining Draymond Green on a recent podcast episode, Kerr broke down this defense from Miami, and why it's so unique.
"They run some interesting stuff," Kerr said of Miami. "They've got a couple different zones that they run. The one [in Game 2] looked like a matchup zone, almost like a hybrid type thing. Like maybe they made it up on the fly during the Finals. But they are really good. They're tough-minded, they're so well-coached... They just don't make mistakes."
As an 8th seed, Miami does not have the same margin for error that other teams have. That margin for error becomes even smaller against a powerhouse like the Denver Nuggets, which is why the Heat have found success with their elite discipline and attention to detail.
When it comes to their defense, Miami is also incredibly savvy, which has helped them slow down some of the league's top offensive weapons this postseason. According to Steve Kerr, Miami runs different zones, and has perhaps even created a new one for this NBA Finals series vs. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Heat are unique, disciplined, talented, and hungry, which has been a winning combination for them.
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