Game Thread: Miami Heat Game Thread Month of March/April

[Paolo305613]

Going to make this thread for the final two months of the regular season since April will be short with only 5 games.

 

[bksballer89]

Thx

 

[Paolo305613]

Via Heat twitter:
With tuesday nights win Spo claimed sole possession of 34th place on the NBA's All-Tim wins list with 472

 

[bksballer89]

A month ago I would have been crushed with possibly no TJ or Ellington but with the addition of Wade and the return of McGruder, we should be fine.

 

[Paolo305613]

Last night it looked as though TJ couldve returned if the Heat lacked the depth they lacked some weeks ago. Our depth is the reason I mostly think TJ was held out the rest of game last night - just precaution with him.

As for Ellington, that seems like it could be an issue for a couple games - hope not.

 

[Paolo305613]

So, Lonzo Ball will start tonight - nothing against the kid but I think the scrutiny he gets is fueled by peoples strong dislike towards his father -- such is the case for me.

I hope tonight the Heat do to Lonzo what they did to Jeremy Lin some years back -- kill the SportsHoopla once and for all. Not only do I hope the Heat get their head out of their ass and blowout the LA Fakers, but also that we force Lonzo into at least 5+ turnovers -- and hopefully Wade wont try so hard to match him in that regard.

 

[Paolo305613]

Ellington and TJ are OUT for tonight - no G-League call ups made according to Ira

 

[Paolo305613]

Derrick Jones Jr will indeed get called up by Heat but unlikely to make it to game in time - Per Ira Winderman

 

[Paolo305613]

Spo says Wade WILL NOT be the replacement starter tonight for TJ or Ellington -- save your cries for someone else

 

[Paolo305613]

Per Ira Winderman, Heat going with Justise Winslow at SF where he is better suited to play - Same goes for Richardson and SG. K.O. starting along with Hassan and Goran

 

[Paolo305613]

Slow start for Heat - certain individual matchups going the way I was expecting -- at least to start

 

[Paolo305613]

Good that the Heat have a center in Bam that will play like one

 

[Paolo305613]

And just like that the Heat tie it at 22

 

[Paolo305613]

I would hope if Hassan doesnt play the rest of the night or not much of the rest of the night, the Hassan bandwagon will be willing to give the credit to Bam as opposed to blaming Spo... wont hold my breath

Heat up by 3 after 1 but they have to settle the pace down for their own good

 

[Paolo305613]

Back to -10 after bringing in and bringing back certain guys

 

[Paolo305613]

-11 at the half for Heat after giving up 73 points

Randle having his way, of course.


Not a high number of turnovers actually -- but still, too many 3's taken over FTs attempted

No signs of life on either end for the Heat


This will either stay a blow out or just be one of those the Heat simply wont have enough in at the end considering the early deficit -- unless there is a miracle -- whatever it takes to not have another game come down to the wire I guess

 

[Paolo305613]

a 3 from Winslow and then Richardson does what he does and commits a dumb, unnecessary 3-shot foul

 

[Paolo305613]

Especially with certain players on the court/roster, the Heat seem to always want to win games with minimal effort - they have to get their head out of their ass after this timeout and realize the effort level necessary to attempt a comeback and win this game

 

[Paolo305613]

-10 now for Heat - lets see if its enough to spark a true comeback - not looking good though

 

[Andresrenee]

This team is so inconsistent and mediocre. Some awful losses at home against the worst teams in the league. Another embarrassing home loss. Glad to see Spolestra had them ready to play hard at home after winning two in a row. They did not show up and did not play defense.