Motivation comes in different forms during the long season.
Tim Hardaway found his when Rockets forward Maurice Taylor showed the Heat and the Eastern Conference little respect in published comments. Anthony Mason found his when he was finally shown respect in being named to the East's All-Star team. Hardaway wanted to prove Taylor wrong. Mason wanted to prove the East coaches right. What the Heat proved again Tuesday in a runaway 103-85 win that showcased its balance and defense is its development into a contender.