The Miami Heat's 95-104 loss to in state rival Orlando Magic dropped the "dream team" Heat to 8-7 on the season - a horrific start for a team that many believed could surpass the 72 win mark set by Jordan's '95-'96 Chicago Bulls. Worse yet, the only inside presence on the heat, Udonis Haslem, looks to be out for the season, leaving Miami without a true post defender and rebounder. In a desperation effort Pat Riley has brought in center Erick Dampier to fill in for Haslem, butt can Dampier bring what the Heat need? I don't think so. Dampier won't make them a better defensive team - especially at age 35 - he won't make Chris Bosh turn it on when it really counts, and most importantly, he won't improve what appears to be a lack of focus and execution the Heat are suffering from. It's too early to count them out, especially in a subpar Eastern Conference, but the heat need to start to put it together. My prediction? Pat Riley will be coaching the team by Christmas.
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