Alec Burks scored 27 points - 23 in the second half - including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the Detroit Pistons' overtime loss at the Utah Jazz.

Miami Heat shooting guard Alec Burks is one of the veterans on the team who can go out on the court and give you a basket. The Heat haven’t lost a game this season when Burks is on the floor.

Of the two, Burks has by far been the more consistent presence, even with a less consistent role. “Alec, he’s a pro’s pro,” Spoelstra said. “I’ve been saying that.

Even with just a minor amount of offseason movement by the Miami Heat, it does change how Erik Spoelstra can conduct business ...