The minutes distribution is going to be fascinating. Need a Spo masterpiece tonight and same goes for Jimmy and Bam if they want to close this out. I was worried until Ira said they are wearing their black uniforms tonight. Once I read that I knew we were going to win :P
I've seen a lot of Heat playoff victories in the past ten years when I thought Spo was the difference between winning and losing. I'd love to see another "Spo Game" tonight.
This is going to be a tough one. I expect Boston to come out swinging in the first half, I would not be surprised to see a double-digit deficit. If the Heat can withstand Boston's initial attack and start to counter punch after halftime, I like our odds.
But as many here have noted, we are now down three guards, so depth is becoming an issue (btw, if Boston was missing a player like Herro, how many times would we have heard about it by now? I haven't heard his name mentioned once)
My prediction, whichever team deflects more passes and dives after more loose balls wins.
Lowry is going to need to play a few more minutes than normal, be his usually, pesky self and hopefully find his shot. Jimmy is going to need to assume more ball handling duties and be aggressive on offense from the start. Highsmith is going to need to pick up the slack on defense. Duncan is going to need to hit a few 3's. Bam, Zeller and the rest of the team will need to hit the boards (on both ends). Spo will need to substitute more frequently to keep fresh bodies on the floor at all times. It's time to close this series out! No excuses! No regrets!
No Gabe, so it's definitely gonna be a challenge, but we can overcome this. Lowery might have to play some extra minutes, Highsmith definitely getting at least 15 minutes. Let's end this already so our team can rest up. Also congrats to the panthers for making the finals, they're true underdogs just like the heat.
ooohh Gabe is not playing. when i checked in espn gamecast he's "game time decision" then after a few minutes he's out. bad for the team but can still get a W even in Boston. been there done that just a little harder. and harder is something these guys been through this season. go Heat!
That depth chart at the 1 really going through the wringer this year. We gna need Kyle to put his full bodacious backside into a serious carry job tonight
The minutes distribution is going to be fascinating. Need a Spo masterpiece tonight and same goes for Jimmy and Bam if they want to close this out. I was worried until Ira said they are wearing their black uniforms tonight. Once I read that I knew we were going to win :P
I've seen a lot of Heat playoff victories in the past ten years when I thought Spo was the difference between winning and losing. I'd love to see another "Spo Game" tonight.
This is going to be a tough one. I expect Boston to come out swinging in the first half, I would not be surprised to see a double-digit deficit. If the Heat can withstand Boston's initial attack and start to counter punch after halftime, I like our odds.
But as many here have noted, we are now down three guards, so depth is becoming an issue (btw, if Boston was missing a player like Herro, how many times would we have heard about it by now? I haven't heard his name mentioned once)
My prediction, whichever team deflects more passes and dives after more loose balls wins.
Lowry is going to need to play a few more minutes than normal, be his usually, pesky self and hopefully find his shot. Jimmy is going to need to assume more ball handling duties and be aggressive on offense from the start. Highsmith is going to need to pick up the slack on defense. Duncan is going to need to hit a few 3's. Bam, Zeller and the rest of the team will need to hit the boards (on both ends). Spo will need to substitute more frequently to keep fresh bodies on the floor at all times. It's time to close this series out! No excuses! No regrets!
GO HEAT!!!
No Gabe, so it's definitely gonna be a challenge, but we can overcome this. Lowery might have to play some extra minutes, Highsmith definitely getting at least 15 minutes. Let's end this already so our team can rest up. Also congrats to the panthers for making the finals, they're true underdogs just like the heat.
ooohh Gabe is not playing. when i checked in espn gamecast he's "game time decision" then after a few minutes he's out. bad for the team but can still get a W even in Boston. been there done that just a little harder. and harder is something these guys been through this season. go Heat!
No Gabe tonight. Wonder if we'll see some Highsmith for defense or if Spo will just reduce his line-up further?
I want to see someone wearing a Sioux Falls Skyforce uniform come out and guard Jaylen Brown tonight
that could be half the team
That depth chart at the 1 really going through the wringer this year. We gna need Kyle to put his full bodacious backside into a serious carry job tonight