After Game 6 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, Chris Bosh apologized to his teammates for his poor performance in the series. If the All-Star Miami Heat center continues his bleak streak from Games 1 and 2, he may have to dig up that apology again.

We expected a rebound from the Heat after their uninspiring showing Sunday, particularly on defense. What we were less sure of was how

Even if his shot isn't working for him, Bosh can still up his aggressive play in the paint to force Hibbert and West in foul trouble and open up more perimeter play for his other teammates. Bosh shot two free throws in Game 1 and zero in Game 2 - a perfect illustration of his lack of assertiveness. In addition, Bosh's catch-and-shoot field goal efficiency, which measures any jump shot taken where the player possessed the ball for less than two seconds with no dribbles, is 60.9%. He is fourth in the league in catch-and-shoot efficiency. Imagine how difficult it is to defend Bosh when he is knocking down jumpers. It's at least one of the reasons Erik Spoelstra dubs him the most important player on the Miami Heat.

Miami doesn't need Chris Bosh's apologies. They need his impeccable (or decent) play. The Heat are undoubtedly a good team without Bosh, but they are a great team - almost impenetrable team - when he's playing well.