Game Thread: Atlanta Hawks vs Miami Heat Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

ATLANTA HAWKS
TV: Sun Sports (Eric Reid, Tony Fiorentino, Jason Jackson); NBA TV
Radio: FM 104.3/AM 790 & The HEAT Radio Network (Mike Inglis, John Crotty) Spanish Radio: WAQI 710AM (José Pañeda, Joe Pujala)
Series Notes: The HEAT and Hawks meet for the first of four match-ups this season. Last season, Miami swept the season-series, 4-0, and has now won seven-straight against the Hawks. The HEAT is 55-40 all-time versus the Hawks in the regular season, including 20-27 in games played in Atlanta and 35-13 in games played in Miami.

 

[Paolo305613]

LeBron James: 30 points (13-18 FG), 7 assists and 4 rebounds
Michael Beasley: 15 points
Chris Andersen: 10 points and 7 rebounds
Roger Mason, Jr.: 9 points and 4 rebounds
Norris Cole: 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists

 

[Paolo305613]

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade commentary - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

Here are some milestones to look for in the next game

Shane Battier -Shane Battier leads the HEAT with eight chargers taken this season. UD is second with 4. So far, in total the Heat have drawn 14 while their opponent has drawn 7.
D-Wade -Is just one block shy of tying Dennis Johnson (675) for the most blocks by a guard 6’4” or shorter in NBA history.

Erik Spoelstra currently at 267 career wins as HC of the Heat - 33 shy of 300 for his career. Riles finished with 354 wins in 624 games as Heat HC… Spo has coached in 394 so far. .633 winning % pretty damn good.

 

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LBJ Conf. Player of Week. Also is interested in taking part ownership in the potential MLS team that David Beckham is trying to bring to miami.

Last, the latest Ask Ira - Finally no Beasley bitching.
Miami Heat, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade commentary - Sun Sentinel

 

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Lebron partnering with Beckham for ownership of a soccer team in S.Fla a sign of him staying long term after this season?

 

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Miami Heat, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade commentary - Sun Sentinel
Paul Millsap (elbow) out for Hawks, with Gustavo Ayon starting in his place. Lou Williams (knee) remains out for Hawks.

Allen and Haslem are expected back

 

[Paolo305613]

Ask and you shall receive . Wade out tonight but will travel with the team for the game tomorrow. Taking the first game of a b2b off instead this time. Oden also out. Ray Allen and UD are back.

 

[bksballer89]

We should be fine tonight with no Milsap

 

[Paolo305613]

The love affair has officially begun and Spo has officially lost his mind 10 games into the season - James Jones starting in place of Wade and while UD is back, for some reason, Spo is still leaving Shane in as starter… He will of course have a longer leash on him as history would suggest. We know Spo will never pull him out as starter once he has put him in regardless of how much of a liability he is on one or both ends of the floor.

Sucks for UD to be removed as a starter for no real reason.

 

[bksballer89]

Not a big deal IMO and I think by doing this he can work Beasley into the rotation more

 

[Paolo305613]

Shane at it early air-balling a 3

 

[bksballer89]

lol

 

[Paolo305613]

Mario Chalmers trying to put an end to this one early? yes, please

 

[Paolo305613]

Next game thread set already

 

[bksballer89]

Missed the 2nd half but seemed like a good performance