Zach Randolph scored 25 points (12-20 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with 14 rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes against the Heat Friday night.

Randolph scored 25 points (12-20 FG, 1-2 FT) to go with 14 rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes against the Heat Friday night.

Analysis:

That Randolph can still post regular double-doubles is hardly news, but it remains impressive. Notable from tonight's particularly strong effort are the four assists - high even for a capable passer like Randolph - and that Randolph was able to keep producing after Marc Gasol left the game with an ankle injury. It's often unclear whether sharing the court with one of the game's most dominant centers helps Randolph's value (by drawing away opponents' attention) or hurts it (by drawing away points and rebounds that might otherwise fall to Randolph). From that standpoint, Randolph's ability to produce even when Gasol left the game should be seen as a positive sign for owners should Gasol end up missing time.