Series Thread: 1) Cavs vs 8) Heat

[bksballer89]

Too many careless turnovers involving Duncan tonight

 

[bksballer89]

This game is the first time since the trade that I miss Jimmy. This is a game they would win with him but Wiggins not built like that

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Man..I bet the Dubs wish they still had Ty Jerome.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Ty Jerome is going to earn a nice payday this offseason.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Ty Jerome is going to earn a nice payday this offseason.

Merrill also.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Jerome showing out tonight.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Ty Jerome show. Far from over. Gotta play till the buzzer

 

[Shanemansj13]

This game is the first time since the trade that I miss Jimmy. This is a game they would win with him but Wiggins not built like that

Miami is playing a damn good game overall I think. Cavs focusing on Herro. Spo will make changes

 

[WiggyRuss]

Miami is playing a damn good game overall I think. Cavs focusing on Herro. Spo will make changes

Miami is playing well. They did everything they had to do to win the game- but the series is not about Miami.

Miami has bench scoring with Javion, Bam showed up big and kept Mobley down, they are shooting over 40% from 3------ its just not a series about Miami. If the Cavs play well they roll this series- the talent is not the same.

 

[bksballer89]

If I had to list these in order of most important to least important, it would like this:

3
4
1
2

 

[bksballer89]

He got cooked

 

[thunderc]

He got cooked

Do you think the current contract structure is reflective enough of the other end of the floor? I don’t think true 2 way players are rewarded adequately. I guess I really mean I think one way players are grossly overpaid.

 

[Shanemansj13]

He got cooked

I mean he wasn't supposed to be anything special defensively as a prospect as long as the effort is there but you can't be bad on defense and subpar on offense.

Also, is the #1 option offensively for Miami most games. This is the 1st year...something he has to get used to IMO. Can't be too hard on the kid

 

[Shanemansj13]

Do you think the current contract structure is reflective enough of the other end of the floor? I don’t think true 2 way players are rewarded adequately. I guess I really mean I think one way players are grossly overpaid.

I think his contract looks good now and will look better in 25-26 and 26-27 if he averages 25 per game. Miami just needs another guy. He is more of a 1b or 2nd option IMO and I think Bam is the same. Both at times can be a #1 but not consistently.

 

[bksballer89]

I mean he wasn't supposed to be anything special defensively as a prospect as long as the effort is there but you can't be bad on defense and subpar on offense.

Also, is the #1 option offensively for Miami most games. This is the 1st year...something he has to get used to IMO. Can't be too hard on the kid

Coaches got to protect him on defense more. Either play more zone e when he’s out there or change the defensive strategy for the screens that he’s involved in. Cant just keep switching and putting him in these bad matchups

 

[Mr. Friscus]

Game 1 takeaways:
1. Bam really clogs up Allen and Mobley. The Cavs will have to continue to get good guard play to counteract
2. Bam has great touch, better than I thought
3. Herro has a very predictable slow euro step down the key after an initial quick drive
4. Miami’s Mitchell is a low key slasher
5. Garland, Mitchell, Jerome, and etc won the game for the Cavs.

 

[dtgold88]

I'm a Cleveland guy. I've not been happy that the Cavs have been taking their foot off the gas pedal to "stay healthy". Yes, you can say we need to be healthy, but we also need to stay focused and in rhythm, especially as a young team. It's not as if we have tons of playoff experience to call on.

I would have pushed the Cavs to win as many games as possible, and take the confidence of a high 60 win team into the playoffs. They've limped their way in, and I wouldn't be surprised if they lose game 1 because of it.

d that and someone got hurt and it's why would you risk their health with nothing to really play for?

 

[dtgold88]

The Cavs are most likely winning this one but I really like the Heat and the points.

I took the Heat and the ML. Nearly +500. Will again game 2.

 

[dtgold88]

The Merrill kid sure can shoot.

He's also become a decent defender and can pass (think was a PG in HS and/or college). Made himself into a solid role player.

 

[dtgold88]

Really shitty defensive half but happy to only be down 8

what happened to Kevin Love....did I hear family issue correctly?