was noted actor-philosopher Fernando Lamas who said, ``It's not how you feel; it's how you look.''

Good thing for Pat Riley.

He looked his polished self as he leaned against a wall near the Miami dressing room before last night's game against the Celtics. The tie was understated and went well with the fitted shirt. The hair was slicked back as always, and he is in great shape after the loss of 20 pounds.

It's the basketball thing that's out of shape. Even with the 89-66 win over the Celts, the Heat are a chilly 7-23 and Pat Riley is talking about rebuilding. The future is no longer now. The future is at least a couple of years away.

He looks good, but no matter what he says, he cannot feel all that fine with the losses mounting. Last night was an oasis in the desert. Miami had won six games by a total of 18 points before encountering the Celtics on the worst shooting night in franchise history.

Before his Heat sang a blowout, Pat Riley faced