ASK IRA: Is slow and steady no way for Heat to get back into playoff race?

Q: Ira, I see your readers would like the Heat to play more like the Pacers, getting out and pushing the ball and putting a priority on offense. But Indiana has players who create pace and push the pace. That’s what the Heat lack. – Wes.

A: Which is why in January they went from Kyle Lowry strolling the ball up the floor to the trade to Terry Rozier, who immediately pushed the ball with the anticipated pace – only to be sidelined when needed most by neck injury. But, yes, this is not exactly a team of pace...