Game Thread: Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

DALLAS MAVERICKS
TV: Sun Sports (Eric Reid, Tony Fiorentino, Jason Jackson)
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 Mavericks meet for the first of two match-ups this season. Last season, Miami swept the season-series 2-0, and has now won four-straight against Dallas. The HEAT is 24-29 all-time versus the Mavericks in the regular season and 13-14 in games played in Miami. The HEAT is 11-15 in games played in Dallas.

 

[Paolo305613]

Here are some stats and milestones to keep an eye on for some of our starters

LBJ -Has scored in double-figures in 503 consecutive games, becoming just the fifth player in NBA history to hit the 500 streak mark.
UD - Is just 30 offensive rebounds short of tying Alonzo Mourning (1,505) for the most in HEAT history.
CB -Has shot at least 50 percent from the field in six of his seven games to start the season.
DW Is just two blocks shy of tying Dennis Johnson (675) for the most blocks by a guard 6’4” or shorter in NBA history.
MC - His five steals vs. CHI on 10/29 were the most by a HEAT player on Opening Night in franchise history.

I will provide these little tidbits and milestones for our starters via Heat Game Notes to keep everyone up to date on some accomplishments by our guys this season. I will try to provide some for our bench guys as well.

 

[Paolo305613]

Started the game thread for tomorrow already as well

 

[Paolo305613]

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

The latest Ask Ira with the daily Beasley question and Ira shooting it down a bit and an interesting take on Mario Chalmers

 

[Paolo305613]

Just bought Madden 25 and NBA 2k14 for ps3 hopefully they are good

 

[Paolo305613]

Both Ray Allen (sick) and Udonis Haslem (back spasms) participated in this morning's team shootaround. Both are game-time decisions.Wade, Chalmers, Allen on 2014 NBA All-Star ballot in backcourt. Bosh, LeBron listed in frontcourt. Only 5 from Heat. Balloting opens today.NBA All-Star voting this season includes Facebook,Twitter and Instagram options.

 

[Paolo305613]

Erik Spoelstra says Udonis Haslem again out tonight, Ray Allen also out -Allen likely will not travel to Charlotte. Spoelstra not sure Haslem will travel.Greg Oden will travel to Charlotte but again not play.Wade will travel to Charlotte. No preset plan on whether he sits second night of back to back.

 

[Paolo305613]

Via Ira Winderman

 

[Paolo305613]

Wade will travel to Charlotte. No preset plan on whether he sits second night of back to back.

Will Spo and Ira claim there is no preset plan on when he sits I strongly believe there is already a plan as to when he sits that was set prior to the season starting… Him not starting or playing at all tomorrow night, despite it being a second night of a b2b would be a mistake even more so if we are short-handed.

 

[Paolo305613]

This probably means Shane starts, though that should not happen and they should let Beasley start.

 

[Paolo305613]

Same starters as last game

 

[Paolo305613]

Mario, Wade, James, Battier, Bosh - Ray Allen and Greg Oden inactive though UD is out and wont play.

 

[Paolo305613]

The @MiamiHEAT lead the @NBA in FG % & are the only team above 50%. 9 Heat players currently shooting above 50%. Last yr led lg w/4 over 50%

Via EReid on twitter

 

[Paolo305613]

Dirk, like most other players - is going to destroy Shane tonight as is already obvious.

 

[bksballer89]

I guess we should just be used to Miami playing like shit in the first quarter of games?

 

[Paolo305613]

I guess we should just be used to Miami playing like shit in the first quarter of games?

Until they decide not to do this anymore - which hopefully is soon but cant hold your breath on that

 

[Paolo305613]

This will be a high-scoring game - As our broadcasters said, this game will come down to who makes the least mistakes/plays the best D

 

[Paolo305613]

Too bad it ended up as an offensive foul but loved watching Beas pass up the long jumper and take it inside… Sign of maturity in his game.

 

[Heatles84]

Too bad it ended up as an offensive foul but loved watching Beas pass up the long jumper and take it inside… Sign of maturity in his game.

Beasley's been doing fairly well so far. I loved that trap by him and Birdman that allowed him to go for the breakaway dunk. Just hope he's consistent.

 

[Paolo305613]

It is very encouraging that his defense is improving as eel… We got this going as soon as he came in the game and has been effective on both ends of the court. Glad we took out Shane early enough.