Game Thread: Miami Heat month of December Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Maybe I'm too observant but Waiters just doesn't seem like a team guy. This is the 2nd time in the last 2+ weeks where the team is winning a game in the 4th and while the the rest of the guys on the bench are involved and having fun, he is just sitting there isolated like someone stole his lunch.

Several things on this matter:

Lets first remember there are a lot of different personalities on a team. Secondly, I have never been a fan of making TOO MUCH out of this no matter who the player is. Just because a guy decides not be a rah-rah like every one else doesnt make him any less of a team guy.The thing with Waiters is he is a hot-head and that can cause him to look very bad when he is having a bad night when maybe the rest of his teammates are not.

I remember a similar situation with Justise Winslow when he was sent back to the bench after a couple starts.

And, I know Hassan is everyones guy - but he has done it a time or two as well.

Its great to see guys show collective emotion that signals to the team unity - but I tend to prefer the guys like Waiters and others who are even keel no matter what. The guys who stay true to what their personality truly is - not to what looks good to people in the stands and on TV thats just fake.

 

[Paolo305613]

In other news, no TJ tonight due to migraines.

No Nurkic or Leonard for POR. Harkless returns per Ira Winderman

 

[bksballer89]

In other news, no TJ tonight due to migraines.

No Nurkic or Leonard for POR. Harkless returns per Ira Winderman

Interesting game now

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Paolo305613]

Nice start for the Heat.

Going well from 3 so far - this is wishful thinking, but hopefully they dont fall in love with it too much

 

[Paolo305613]

Right approach

 

[Paolo305613]

He got the call that time - but there is exhibit A as to why you often see Waiters looked pissed no matter what on the bench some times - when he attacks, he just doesnt get enough calls - same for Goran.

 

[Paolo305613]

There was a shot of Waiters on the bench after the Ellington 3 - not jumping up and down with rest of team bu smiling... so there is that

 

[Paolo305613]

Ellington playing out of his mind now

 

[Paolo305613]

Left knee strain for Winslow will keep him out for rest of game - to be evaluated tomorrow Per Jason Jackson

the injuries...

 

[Paolo305613]

+10 for Heat at half but down yet another player

 

[Paolo305613]

Heat with their usual turnovers letting this one become a game again

 

[Paolo305613]

Heat are +9 after 3

 

[Paolo305613]

Spo needs to not be stubborn and expand the rotation with guys down - Bam is exhausted

 

[Paolo305613]

Maybe not

 

[Paolo305613]

Free throws and turnovers will cost us

 

[Paolo305613]

This one is over

This is our 2017 Miami - consistently inconsistent.

They have had no pulse this quarter - turnovers and FTs a problem. This is why I just dont give a fuck about the 3pt shot - it doesnt mean shit for the Heat. Actually, it does -- it means they are neglecting easier shots

 

[Paolo305613]

Classic Heat collapse. Cant wait to see how the troll blames Spo for this

 

[bksballer89]

This one is over

This is our 2017 Miami - consistently inconsistent.

They have had no pulse this quarter - turnovers and FTs a problem. This is why I just dont give a fuck about the 3pt shot - it doesnt mean shit for the Heat. Actually, it does -- it means they are neglecting easier shots

Figured they would lose this once Portland cut the league to single digits in the 3rd. Considering they were down to 7 rotation players, they were going to run out of gas.

This team needs to get healthy fast. This is a game we win if either Tyler or Winslow played.

Fucking sucks

 

[bksballer89]

Incredibly frustrating.