Game Thread: Miami Heat @ Golden State Warriors Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
TV: Sun Sports (Eric Reid, Tony Fiorentino, Jason Jackson); NBA TV Radio: FM 104.3/AM 790 & The HEAT Radio Network (Mike Inglis) Spanish Radio: WAQI 710AM (José Pañeda)
Series Notes: The HEAT and Warriors meet for the second and final match-up this season. Earlier this season, Golden State captured a, 123-114, victory in Miami. Last season, the two teams split the season-series, 1-1, with each team winning on the road. The HEAT is 26-24 all-time versus the Warriors in the regular season, including 11-14 in games played on the road and 15-10 in games played in Miami.

 

[Paolo305613]

Why was Miami Heat's Toney Douglas starting against Phoenix Suns? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Paolo305613]

Main reason why Toney Douglas was playing was because the diva bitched out of another game and because Spo wanted to keep the rest of the rotation the same.

 

[Hambombs]

Let's go Dubs!

 

[Paolo305613]

With the Heat nearing the All-Star break, we’ll evaluate various positions over the coming days.

A few thoughts on point guard: Mario Chalmers’ shooting percentage has improved considerably from a year ago (42.9 to 46.1) and he’s averaging a career-high 5.0 assists. But his turnovers per game are way up (to 2.3) and he’s on pace for his highest turnover average since his rookie season.

Norris Cole’s shooting is also up from a year ago (42 to 45), but his assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.9 to 1 rates only 38th of 45 qualifying point guards. (Chalmers is 33rd at 2.19 to 1.)…

Both rank in the top half of qualifying point guards in three-point percentage: Chalmers 18th at 38.6, Cole 19th at 38.5, and that's a valued asset with this team….

Erik Spoelstra has used them together more than last year, and the Heat is plus 35 in 228 minutes when they play in tandem (or plus-7.4 every 48 minutes)…

Though Cole has shown tangible improvement, the Heat clearly would be weakened if it cannot re-sign Chalmers because of luxury tax reasons. If he’s willing to take a pay cut for next season, Dwyane Wade would improve the Heat’s chances of retaining Chalmers.

Cole’s on-the-ball defense is obviously valued here, but Chalmers remains the more efficient offensive player, even with his turnover issues.

Read more here: Monday night Dolphins, Heat, Canes, broadcast notes | Sports Buzz

 

[Paolo305613]

Via Barry Jackson, Miami Herald

 

[Paolo305613]

Diva is playing tonight - The scrub still starting as well.

 

[Paolo305613]

Actually, the diva isn't even on the bench . His vagina is still sore apparently . Douglas starting again.

 

[Paolo305613]

The scrub takes a shot to the face from David lee ... Hopefully out for the game which would result in an easy heat win

 

[Andresrenee]

Wow...blew a 21 point lead in the 3rd....warriors up 3. No d in 2nd.

 

[Paolo305613]

LBJ saves the day ... The scrub , who had no business being in the game late gave up an easy basket to Igudoala which would've been the game winning okay for them . I believe they said 11-1 on the second night of a b2b. Would've been easier without the scrub

 

[bksballer89]

What a way to head into the break.

37-14 heading the break. WE ARE FINE.

BTW last year we had the same exact record 51 games into the season

 

[Paolo305613]

BTW last year we had the same exact record 51 games into the season

Which makes having the same record now even more unacceptable - Especially considering the way we have lost some games.