Heat's Davion Mitchell Ranks Sixth NBA Assists Early Season

The Miami Heat have kicked off the season with historic scoring performances, including two of the franchise's top five single-game point totals. Guard Davion Mitchell has emerged as a key playmaker, currently averaging a team-high 8.3 assists per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Heat center Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra praise Mitchell's ability to read the game, make aggressive plays, and consistently set up teammates, with the potential to become the first Heat player ever to average double-digit assists over a season. Mitchell's playmaking is central to the Heat's new up-tempo offense, which relies less on on-ball screens. Meanwhile, Kelel Ware has also contributed significantly, showing improvement and playing alongside Adebayo with promising stats including nearly achieving double-doubles. Despite some struggles with three-point shooting, Mitchell's facilitation remains consistent, making him a vital asset for the team's early success.