Head coach Nick Nurse explained why Paul George only played 20 minutes in the 76ers' loss to the Heat on Sunday afternoon.

Instead of on-ball screens, Miami is relying on pace (first in the NBA), off-ball movement and drives to the hoop to score. And it has revived an offense that’s typically been one of the league’s most plodding.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 143-107 blowout win over the Chicago Bulls (8-7) on Friday night at United Center to open a two-game grip and improve to 2-1 during the four-game group-stage of the NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Heat (10-6) closes the trip on Sunday afternoon against the 76ers in Philadelphia:

Norman Powell scored 32 points, Kel'el Ware added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Heat won their fourth in a row with a 127-117 victory over the 76ers on Sunday.

Miami faces Dallas aiming to continue its four-game win streak. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

Recent reports indicate that the Miami Heat are still waiting for Terry Rozier's crucial clarification, which could impact their next move.

The Timberwolves are 4-2 in the last six games and 6-2 since Anthony Edwards return. While the record is impressive, Minnesota has beaten Washington, Dallas, Sacramento twice, and Utah twice with losses to Denver and New York. Minnesota actually hasn’t beaten a team with a winning record yet and can with a road game at Phoenix next.

The Miami Heat's high-powered offense should be getting another high-powered scorer, very soon. Actually, as soon as their next game. The Heat's offense is run