Summer League: Day 3

Well, the strange coincidences continue to line up. For some reason, whenever the Heat are playing their game in Orlando, the web casts tend to have problems.

Couldn't be because they are in-state rivals with the Magic, is it?

Nah. The Magic are a classy organization. [insert sarcasm]

Still, it always pays to be there but when you can't, don't depend on the NBA marrying technology with functionality. Surprised they even know what blogs are.

Blackout or not, the Heat weren't really worth watching anyway. They shot 33% (19-57) but were better from three point range (44% or 4/9). That has to be encouraging, right Pat?

There were some positives though:

Marcus Slaughter showed an all-around game, putting up 9 points on 2/7 shooting - most of his points came from the free throw line going 5-8. He also grabbed 8 rebounds, 3 assists and two steals. Solid performance, but showing he is willing to mix it up inside.

Jeremy Richardson continues to impress. He plays smooth, very quick off the dribble and has shown that he can play and get to the rim as well as shoot the rock. He dropped in 12 points on 4/8 (2/3 three pointers) and also generated 4 FTAs.

Junior Harrington was enthusiastic today, seeing some PT finally. He was only 1-4 but generated 11 FTAs today and sank 7 of them. Could get more of a look tomorrow - but will we be able to watch?

Trey Johnson and Joel Anthony didn't get to play today, which is better than what could be said for Daequan Cook.

Cook only was 1 out of 7 today, fouled out and got no FTAs. It just isn't clicking for Cook right now who is showing how talented he can be in small stretches, but his shot is just not there right now.

Overall, another loss for the Heat that comes on bad offense - no one is hitting their shots consistently except Quinn and Richardson. "Senator" John Edwards looks to be more than just a bulk out there, but is probably on the cusp of getting invited to an NBA camp.