Game Thread: Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

CHICAGO BULLS
TV: ABC (Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Lisa Salters)
Radio: FM 104.3/AM 790 & The HEAT Radio Network (Mike Inglis); ESPN Radio (Marc Kestecher, Bruce Bowen) Spanish Radio: WAQI 710AM (José Pañeda)
Series Notes: The HEAT and Bulls meet for the fourth and final match-up this regular season. The HEAT leads the season-series thus far this season, 2-1, after winning both games in Miami while losing an earlier contest in Chicago. Last season, the two teams split the season-series, 2-2. The HEAT is 43-52 all-time versus the Bulls in the regular season, including 15-32 in games played in Chicago and 28-20 in games played in Miami.

 

[Paolo305613]

Has Michael Beasley's defense improved his Miami Heat rotation stock? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

Two things: Ira is an idiot for failing to point out in his answer about Beasley that he should be taken the minutes of the scrub Shane Battier in the rotation - In fact, it is time for the scrub to be removed from the starting lineup and put in someone else that actually will contribute.

As for LBJ, he settled for jumpers and it was not because of foul trouble or the defense - it was simply LBJ being soft and settling for shots. He falls in love with making a shot from a spot and thinks he is unstoppable and even when he is struggling just keeps shooting it. His shot selection cost us the game.

I know people here dont like our stars getting blamed for losses - I know you like blaming the role players and the coach but this one is on LBJ. His turnoves didnt help either.

 

[Paolo305613]

Y! SPORTS


Only a diva like LBJ would blame something or someone other than himself for a loss. He always finds a way.

 

[Paolo305613]

OFFICIAL: The @MiamiHEAT have signed DeAndre Liggins to a second 10-day contract.

 

[Paolo305613]

Have Miami Heat again become too LeBron James-centric? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

The answer is a big fat NO. He is the leader on this team. And, when things are going well for him no one says a thing - He just puffs his chest out with his fake deep voice with his big lips out. Like a true diva. DWade went through that stage early in his career when things got better for him in his career.

If he is the leader of this team and score 60+ as he pleases - Then there is no such thing as the Heat becoming too-LBJ-centric.

In fact, they dont do it enough; doesnt help that he settles for shots.

 

[Paolo305613]

Would Phil Jackson with New York Knicks change dynamic vs. Miami Heat? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

Usual starters for Heat. James Jones and DeAndre Liggins inactive

 

[Paolo305613]

Shane with his usual contributions for a game 2 early fouls against a bigger , stronger , better player than him as always… He is done for the day

 

[Paolo305613]

Another stellar, MVP, HOF first half for the scrub 0 points, 2 fouls in 3 minutes of which was clearly too much for him

 

[Paolo305613]

4 fouls on the scrub already. his night should be done and Heat should breeze to the win now

 

[Paolo305613]

Spo trying to lose another winable game? no reason to have LBJ on the bench right now - should have been playing the entire 4th quarter

 

[Paolo305613]

LBJ acting like a bitch expecting a foul when he wasnt even touched

 

[Paolo305613]

Time to get Birdman out of the game. Bring him in only for defense. Offense is a liability right now.

This will be another loss. The Heat have found yet another way to lose a winable game.

 

[Paolo305613]

Heat outplayed by a lesser team again. As only they can.

This loss is due to Birdman being such a liability on offense - He played far too much considering how much of a liability he was on that end.
LBJ settling for too many shots as usual.

Wade taking an unnecessary 3 at the wrong time.

Just when you think they cant find more ways to lose - they do.

 

[avalon2423]

Pathetic.. why is wade shooting 3s. Why is LBJ taking the final shot when he has been playing shit all game. Just awful play and coaching

 

[avalon2423]

This team is playing like trash.

 

[avalon2423]

What a disastrous road trip. We were gicen a gift with Indiana losing 3 and then we blow it. Im pissed..awful play from the team and awful awful coaching.

 

[Paolo305613]

I put some blame in Spo because ever since he tigthen the rotation and started playing less players, they have struggled. Our depth is suppose to be our strength - In a game like today, when so many guys are struggling, it would be wise to go deeper into the bench and see what the other guys can do. I know about all this SportsHoopla that once the playoffs start the rotations tigthen up… But, it isnt the playoffs just yet and obviously tightening it up is not helping right now. So, in order to get it going Spo will have to open it up again or rest assured the team will continue to struggle and that will ultimately hurt them in the long run.