A: No, it's not, and here's why: Among those Spoelstra had on the floor in Tuesday's fourth quarter were Justin Hamilton, Shabazz Napier and James Ennis, players who were not on the Heat's playoff roster. For weeks, months and even longer, fans have been pushing for the Heat to play their younger players. Well, with the injuries to Chris Andersen, Danny Granger and Udonis Haslem (as well as the limited mobility of Josh McRoberts), Spoelstra didn't have any other choice. Those players have to learn to play the Heat's defense, how to read and react. Houston plays the 3-point game to a far greater degree than even the Spurs. But to your point, if the Heat were again exposed Tuesday, then good. Better the first week of November than when the games grow exponentially in importance. No, the Heat did not look good in being outscored 25-14 in the fourth quarter and losing by 17. But if lessons can be learned, the Heat can grow from the experience.