Painful defeat might be signal
"And I don't know if we really have an answer."
Oh, it's coming. And it's going to be huge. Enormous. Apocalyptic.
At least it will be if history is any guide.
In 1996, after an ugly performance in Philadelphia every bit as tormenting as Wednesday's 96-85 setback against the 76ers, Heat coach Pat Riley ripped apart his roster, disinfected the stench of a season going sour.
Less than 24 hours after that 66-57 victory on the 76ers' home court on Feb. 21, 1996, Riley went to market.
Gone were Kevin Willis, Bimbo Coles, Billy Owens, Kevin Gamble and Terence Rencher. In were Tim Hardaway, Chris Gatling, Walt Williams, Ty Corbin, Tony Smith and Jeff Malone. Read more