A: But how do you really feel? OK, let's go step by step in reverse order. While some might note that the Knicks, with their three 3-pointers on Wednesday night, had only one more than the Heat, that misses the point with the Heat's 2 of 17 from beyond the arc (11.8 percent, aided by Gerald Green's conversion at the final buzzer). When you think back to all those rallies against the Heat this season, how were they accomplished? By loading up on threes. The Knicks didn't need to force threes; they were ahead most of the game. But not having 3-point shooters is like not having a passing game and trying to overcome a large deficit in football. The Heat's fullback approach makes it all the more difficult in such situations. Friday, they'll see Devin Booker in Phoenix, which at least creates pause. And a Suns team that converted 19 3-pointers in Wednesday's victory over the Hornets. As for Whiteside, we first have to figure where he stands with his knee tendinitis. But I agree with the initial approach of letting him get his off offensive rebounds, running in transition and alley-oops. As for Dragic, you can't run alone. Remember, they gave up two potential lottery picks to the Suns. Forget the contract (which everyone continues to harp on); remember those picks. You can't mortgage your future for a player and then not adapt to his game. As for Beno, he mostly has been steady, but he is not the type of defender that Mario Chalmers was. Now, when there is a need for backcourt defense, the Heat are especially limited.