MIAMI -- Despite a fairly consistent preseason with his new team, Chris Bosh struggled with his role on the Miami Heat in the first 10 games of the regular season. In fact, once Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup after missing the entire preseason, it was obvious that Bosh's role as the third option was going to take some time getting used to. That didn't stop an avalanche of criticism questioning his toughness and mentality now that the spotlight (or a bullseye) was on him.Bosh's dominating performance against the Phoenix Suns may have only lasted for three quarters, and six rebounds still aren't enough for a player of his caliber, but it was nonetheless an important game to regain confidence in his game. Scoring 35 points in just 30 minutes while also chipping in four assists will do that.
"I think he was due, well overdue, for one of these games," a proud LeBron James said after the blowout victory. "I could see it in his eyes to start the game. I think he was a little disappointed in himself with the performance that he played against Toronto, but we weren't. I think he put a lot of pressure on himself."
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