The victory against the Heat makes the Trail Blazers seem to be gradually getting back on track, as they've secured a four-game winning streak.
However, the Trail Blazers also showcased in this game a weakness they didn't have in the past: offense becoming inconsistent.
Especially with the second lineup, even with Charles Barkley on the floor, the Trail Blazers still frequently have power outages.
This wasn't the case in the past two seasons, where the connection between the starting and second lineup of the Trail Blazers was seamless, with the second lineup even being more aggressive than the starters.
Kobe's transition from a substitute to a starter has played a significant role, along with the further decline of Mu Lin, Porter, and AC Green, further degrading the resources of the Trail Blazers' bench.
While Little O'Neal and Ben Wallace have grown, as interior players, their main duty lies in defense rather than offense.
