With Heat slumping, Miller arrives at the right time

We knew he would get going at some point. We knew it was only a matter of time before that beautiful three point J started dropping.

But geeze. Did we really expect swingman, Mike Miller to make his grand entrance in such dominant fashion? 

Coming into Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors, Miller had shot a lousy 6 of 28 from the field for 15 points in his ten games back since recovering from thumb surgery. By the time the night was over Miller would more than double his scoring total.

With Dwyane Wade missing the game due to a migraine and Chris Bosh out with an ankle injury that may keep him sidelined for a few more games, Miller took advantage of his starting role and put on a clinic for the fans in attendance at American Air Lines Arena. 

Miller finished the game with 32 points on 12 for 20 shooting with 6 of 11 from the three point line.

In the offseason, even after the Heat had acquired Lebron James and Chris Bosh, fans still felt that the team would need another guy. Another player who would stretch the floor and keep the defense honest with deadly three point accuracy. Miller was that guy.

But when he went down, many wondered where that knock down jump shooter would come from.

From the start I felt that all Miller needed was one game to really get his confidence back. One night where he could shoot freely and not have to worry so much about ruining the flow of the game. Saturday was the perfect time and it ended up working in his favor.

Miller Time 

Let's remember that this isn't just some "solid role-player" we're taking about here. This is a guy who's been an effective NBA starter for many years now. A former Rookie of the Year in 2001 and Sixth Man of the Year in 2006. Who's to say where this team would be if we had a healthy Mike Miller from day one. 

But no sense in pondering what if; Mikes back, and he's only concerned with what lies ahead.