Game Thread: Miami Heat Game Thread for games December 23- January 4th

[Paolo305613]

and Spolestra could not adjust.

The correct and smart thing to say would be: And our players just didnt execute

 

[bksballer89]

Great halftime adjustments. No defense. Pacers scored 37 in 3rd which is more than they typically average in a half. Chalmers and Cole and even Wade were revolving doors on defense. They just attacked our scheme and Spolestra could not adjust.

In other words same shit different day......cool

 

[Paolo305613]

In other words same shit different day......cool

Thats how its going to be until the diva decides to do us all the favor of calling it a career

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Malibu]

Andres & heatles what the fuck happened in the 2nd half? I left work with the heat up 9 at half.....checked my phone when I got service underground and we were down 12. Absolutely hilarious that pat & spo think this team is fine. Our worse team since we won 15 games

How can that be BK? Remember that season defining win in Dallas? Just saying.

 

[Heatles84]

At this point, here's hoping we get a top 10 pick in the draft.

 

[bksballer89]

How can that be BK? Remember that season defining win in Dallas? Just saying.

You do know trolling on team boards is not allowed right? Post one more fucking time on here and I'll make sure Hammer or Fordman have you banned from this board

 

[Paolo305613]

Troll on, Malibu!

 

[Paolo305613]

Is Dwyane Wade forcing the action with Miami Heat? - Sun Sentinel

Let me say it, Dwayne Wade is trying too hard to be LeBron James. The offense is too stagnant at times with him dribbling to the 'nth degree. This team is not good enough to rebound from this type of play. -- Leon, Miami.

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@Josh22 Also, Birdman and Whiteside get zero 4th quarter minutes even though their play helped build the earlier lead. And yes, the coach also has got to get all our weapons involved offensively instead of reducing it down to the Dwyane Wade show late. And why continue the Chalmers/Cole...
JOSH22
AT 11:18 AM JANUARY 01, 2015
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A: Spot on. The Heat have been opening games playing fluid offense that has gotten a variety of players involved. Then Dwyane gets going, and then he makes himself the focus of the offense. Actually, I disagree with one element of your take: Dwyane is not necessarily "dribbling to the 'nth degree." In fact, part of the problem is that he comes down and quickly starts jacking shots. That's what Carmelo Anthony does. That's not what the Heat need Wade to be. Of course, this also is something that has to be handled with the highest degree of tact by the coaching staff. And it's also not necessarily solely on Dwyane, considering he has had to become the de facto point guard because of the awful play of the Heat's point guards. But even Wednesday, Luol Deng was posting up, and the Heat were running offense out of that option. And if you want Chris Bosh to get into the post, you have to get him into the post and work the ball out of those sets. The issue is not Wade getting 20 shots, like he did Wednesday. And it's not as if he is playing solely as a ball-stopper, with seven assists and just one turnover Wednesday. But this Heat offense has to become more equal opportunity with Deng, Bosh and now even Danny Granger. Get more players involved on that end and there could be a better response on the other end.


Q: The question has to be asked: Is this season exposing Erik Spoelstra's flaws? -- Faye.

A: Look, it's not as if he hasn't tried anything and everything when it has come to his rotations and lineups. And even in the losses, there have been moments where the Heat have looked good. Take this stretch of four losses in five games: The Heat led the 76ers by 23; the Heat rallied from 19 down to within one against the Grizzlies; and the Heat blew second-half double-digit leads against the Magic and Pacers. So in each game, the Heat offered extended stretches of success. So does it come down to not having enough depth to sustain (which would be an issue with Pat Riley)? Does it come down to too tight of a rotation? Or does it come down to a system/strategy that the opposition eventually is able to overcome/solve? The Spoelstra issue could be whether the Heat are too predictable.

Q: Watching Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole hurts. I would like to see one of them move on. I have never been a fan of having both of them on the floor together. -- Chet.

A: That's a good point. They never should be on the court together, and the reality is that the Heat are most efficient when Wade is handling. What they need is a defensive guard, so Wade can facilitate more. Norris has appeared to have lost all confidence, and Mario might continue to have too much. It's gotten to the point where opposing point guards are ball-hawking the Heat's point guards with impunity. I have no idea what's happened with Cole's handle.

 

[Heatles84]

Troll on, Malibu!

Faggot.

 

[Paolo305613]

Finally, the right question is asked.

Yes, Diva Wade is forcing the issue - that is what he has done his entire career - he wants to be the guy still and he has long lost that ability - when he accepts it - things will go better for our team. He is trying too much and doing absolutely nothing but hurting our team.

We will make it to the playoffs , if diva changes his approach and gets the team involved more - if he continues with the same approach - we wont make it to the playoffs... you idiots talk about lack of adjustments from the coach - the only that needs to make adjustments is the diva because he is the one hurting the team... constantly

 

[bksballer89]

If Malibu post one more time on here, I'll notified Hammer or Fordman and he will be banned from this board.

 

[Paolo305613]

Why must you young children be so sensitive

 

[Flauge]

At this point, here's hoping we get a top 10 pick in the draft.

Honestly, it's not that bad of a plan

 

[Heatles84]

Why must you young children be so sensitive

We just don't like you. Deal with it.

 

[Andresrenee]

Seeing some of the comments, it appears that the players are upset and some infighting is happening. Bosh made some comments that appear directed at our guards and Wade is not buying into Spolestra's process...

 

[bksballer89]

Can you post them at least?

 

[Paolo305613]

Wade is not buying into Spolestra's process...

Divas will be divas - Just like his girl Queen James is doing in Cleveland . Its not news that these idiots arent buying into their coaches - they do as they please and they dont give a fuck about the team

 

[Paolo305613]

Does Erik Spoelstra have to reformulate because of revised rotation? - Sun Sentinel
I get the feeling that Erik Spoelstra is holding onto the past and not playing to his team. Shabazz Napier played the point with more confidence and with an edge. Chris Bosh needs to get the ball more in the post, not outside for jumpers. The vaunted, hectic gambling defense is a thing of the past. With Hassan Whiteside and Chris Andersen in the middle, we need to funnel players to the last line of defense. -- Paul, Fort Lauderdale.

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First of all it is a work in progress,it does feel like a waste when Wade,Bosh,Deng,bird all play well and you get unexpected performances of Whiteside and Granger,clearly the lack of backup at the 2 along with playmaking duties for Duane are wearing,try the kid from the D league he was on fire...
MPGMAN71
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A: All good points. And your last point shows specifically how a changing roster has created the need for a change in approach. If the Heat are going to stay with Birdman as the starting center and with Whiteside off the bench for extended minutes, then they do, for the first time, have an opportunity to funnel penetrators into shot blockers. This is a different roster, with different players and without LeBron James. That has created a transition period. But you are correct that you can't play the same style with different players, especially when you still have the quality of Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng. So if this is it, if this is the lineup and the rotation that Erik Spoelstra is going to utilize going forward, then the entire system should be built or rebuilt accordingly.


Q: I don't understand why the Heat don't address the problem. It's very simple: They have the worst point guard play in the NBA. The forwards are good. The shooting guard is good. The center position is passable in a league with only three or four quality centers. Norris Cole and Mario Chalmers are not going to get any better. -- Guy, Juno Beach.

A: OK, for a moment let's get past the play at point guard (we'll get back to that below). The question that should be getting asked is this: How does a team with Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and Luol Deng have this record? Forget, for a moment, about who is playing center or point guard. We're not debating whether the Heat are championships contenders. But how can a team with Bosh, Wade and Deng be fighting for its playoff life? That is what is most confounding.

Q: We probably have the worst point guard play in the league, but it seems like they're always on the floor together. Why? -- Dallas, Staten Island, N.Y.

A: Because there isn't a backup shooting guard on the roster. Bring back Shannon Brown? Ricky Davis? Kevin Edwards?

 

[Paolo305613]

Spo doesnt have to do anything - the players just have to get the job done and put better effort