Game Thread: Warriors vs Heat 1/2/14

[MullinsMagic421]

Top of the morning to ya. Here is "The Riders Road Map" to defending the Miami Heat's starting five.

Golden State Warriors: How to Defend the Miami Heat

 

[TobyTyler]

I think the Warriors will win.

 

[CitySushi]

This is one of those few games, where no outcome would really surprise me. If the Warriors blow the Heat out, or get blown out by the Heat, if it's a close win for the Warriors or Heat, nothing would really surprise me.

The Heat are an elite team, but they have their fare share of let up games. Same with the Warriors. If I had to make a guess, I'd say Warriors by 6.

 

[MullinsMagic421]

Anyone have an offensive strategy they'd be interested in seeing employed today?

 

[CitySushi]

The offense shouldn't be a problem this game, it'll be the defense. A lot of times Bosh will play the Center spot and Lebron at the 4. With that lineup, most times Jackson would elect to remove Bogut and have Lee on Bosh. Without Bogut in there it gives Lebron and Wade all the space in the world to attack the hoop. It'll be interesting to see what Jackson does, and how he rotates the lineups. I'd expect Draymond to easily get 30 minutes this game.

The offense should just be approached as any other game. I'd expect a bit more attacking of the paint and a few more Lee posts ups this game. I just have this feeling Klay will have a big game offensively.

 

[TobyTyler]

Anyone have an offensive strategy they'd be interested in seeing employed today?

Rebound, rebound, rebound. No offensive boards and second chances for Miami. And take care of the ball. No frivolous turnovers.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So far the road trip is off to a good start, but it's gonna get a little bumpy for the next few...and for the silly mis scheduled b2b next week. Right now they're riding a nice 6 game winning streak, and if they can finish the trip 4-3 or 5-2 ,that would be great. Tonight will be a huge test. Go Dubs!!

 

[_so_money_]

They will be fine as long as they keep coming out with the same kind of intensity on both ends that they had against Orlando. Push the ball up instead of walking it, dictate the pace with fast breaks fueled by swarming defense. I mean Miami will be tough because they are also very good playing a fast paced game, but that's the only way the Warriors really have a chance IMO. I won't be angry if they lose to Miami, as long as they play a full 48 minutes with focus and urgency. And for the love of all that is good and decent, let Draymond play down the stretch, he has been a crunch time monster.

 

[NBKLee]

Anyone have an offensive strategy they'd be interested in seeing employed today?

Score more points


I'd just pack the paint. I know Lebron is shooting a gawdy # from the 3 point stripe, I would dare him to take jumpers all night long.

 

[MullinsMagic421]

Saints key, "Bombs away!" Marcus Thompson's, "treat the rock like it was made of gold."

My key, slap down the defense and ride.

Game on!

 

[TobyTyler]

Dubs off to a quick start.

 

[MullinsMagic421]

First commercial break:

There's definitely one "Warriors!" chanting fan in Miami tonight. I want to hear all of them get loud!

 

[MullinsMagic421]

Second Commercial break: Step up Steph. David Lee has been moved back to the high screen role playmaker and this is the perfect game for it.

 

[MullinsMagic421]

End of one: Dubs shot my birth year 79(%) in the first quarter... Nice!

Dubs Up five after scoring 38 points.

Curry stepped up into a couple three's after my request.

 

[MullinsMagic421]

Bogut alley oop in the first is going to make a highlight reel.

 

[TobyTyler]

Not a lot of defense being played by either squad tonight.

 

[NBKLee]

Bogut alley oop in the first is going to make a highlight reel.

Here's my question to Jackson and Dub Nation, why is it Bogut gets 5-6 1st quarter looks and then gets the silent treatment rest of the game?





Big man's shooting 60% from the field, get him more looks.

 

[NBKLee]

Just me or do the Dubs just look like the better team?

Bron is going to be Bron, but if we stop the silly TO's, we should win this easily.


Defense can't be doubted.

 

[NBKLee]

HB, Green, Speights > Cole, Jesus Shuttlesworth, Anderson and Beasley so far.


Thank gawd for Beasley turning the ball over 4x so far, I hope MIA leaves him in the rest of the way, he's helping us win.

 

[TobyTyler]

Up 11 with 2 minutes to play