The Miami Heat have been the most surprising team in the NBA playoffs.
They entered as the eighth seed in the Western Conference and proceeded to upset the one-seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
One of the reasons the Heat have been so good in the playoffs is that they are finally healthy.
During the regular season, the Heat battled injuries to many of their key players, and that was a big reason why they struggled.
But now the Heat seem to be finding their stride, and one key move has changed their team.
Inserting Kevin Love into the starting lineup has been a great move for Miami.
According to NBA on ESPN, the Heat are 4-0 since making Love a starter.
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— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 1, 2023
Love came to Miami via the buy-out market after the Cleveland Cavaliers bought him out.
He is an experienced player that can still make a major impact on a contending team.
That is exactly what he has shown so far this postseason.
In the playoffs, Love is averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in over 20.8 minutes per game.
Love does not let the moment get too big for him, and he can be a calming presence for the younger Heat players.
The Heat have a 1-0 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
If they can jump out to a 2-0 lead by winning two road games, Miami’s odds of returning to the ECF will be tremendous.
Love has been great for the Heat and they need his presence on the floor.
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