Game Thread: Training Camp/Preseason Thread

Andresrenee said:

Watching this game versus the Spurs makes it very evident that this team could possibly miss the playoffs without Hassan. The defense looks a step slow as does Wade and Deng. Green can't play defense and Bird is very old. Also, Dragic does not seem to belong in this system. Very early and still learning but from what I have seen, the Heat will need to Hassan to even make the playoffs.

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TurnUpTheHeat said:

I went to the game.
It's hard to truly evaluate because:
1. It's preseason.
2. No Whiteside, and several others.

But what was evident is that Winslow looked lost out there, and outside shooting will be a long term problem.

If UD is your starting C, your not going to have many positive results.

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Heatles84 said:

I think 3-point shooting is going to be the theme this year on what we're constantly bitching about. I have no idea on how this team will look. I've spent the last week moving to the Northwest, so I haven't had a chance to catch any Heat games as of yet. We better not miss the playoffs this season, that's all I can say.

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bksballer89 said:

Only way we miss the playoffs is if we have an insane amount of injuries. I think we end up as a top 5 seed. There's really nothing to take from preseason in terms of how we look due to Whiteside who is the 2nd or 3rd most important player on the team missing all the games so far. The only thing I took from preseason is 3 pt shooting would be a struggle and our 2nd unit defense is pretty bad so would be smart to have 2-3 starters on the floor at all times with the 2nd unit.

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Heatles84 said:

I feel the same way. Also, I like Richardson as well as that kid has great potential. Sadly, I think the Ennis project will end after this season, I was a big fan of his. We'll see how Winslow and Richardson mature and hopefully get solid playing time late in the season.

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