Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier just cleared a major hurdle — but a bigger one is coming amid his ongoing illegal betting charges.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 140-123 win over the Los Angeles Clippers (5-16) on Monday night at Kaseya Center to close its four-game homestand at 3-1. The Heat (14-7) now hits the road to begin a two-game trip on Wednesday against the Mavericks in Dallas:

The Miami Heat rank among the NBA’s most impressive teams through the first quarter of the season. The Miami Heat currently sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 14-7 record, winning seven of their last eight games.

Norman Powell is now on the Miami Heat, and he had a harsh comment about his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers.

Terry Rozier will make his first court appearance next Monday after he was charged as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling.

Ty Lue's latest attempt to give a jolt to the Clippers involved benching James Harden in the second half on Monday.

Q: Ira, they’re real and they’re spectacular. I never thought the Heat with this roster would be this good and this much fun. Wow. – Jerry.