The Miami Heat could receive a major scoring boost soon as a key player targets a return with a matchup against the Mavericks on the horizon.

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:

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

Depending on how you felt about Miami coming into the season, they're one of the better, surprising teams, entering this game with an 11-6 record. However, they were on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, and now have to fly back home to face the Mavericks on a back-to-back.

The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers meet Sunday afternoon at the Xfinity Mobile Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Local media reported Wen had been sentenced to nine days in jail for public nuisance after the incident at the Nov. 13 premiere at Universal Studios in Singapore. Video showed Wen jumping over a barricade and running toward Grande, briefly putting his arm around her before co-star Cynthia Erivo and others intervened.

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