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Post by Admin on May 25, 2023 10:36:44 GMT -5
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Post by puddin on May 25, 2023 10:54:06 GMT -5
Let's win big.... or lose big tonight.
A no squeakers, no excuse "we was robbed" kind of a game.
Decisive one way or the other..... a dominate, no question/no doubter game, leaving nothing out on the floor when time expired kind of a game.
Let's play to our full potential... or go home undeserving of a victory!
Pud
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 10:54:45 GMT -5
One star turned bum is out lets also not forget Herro has not played at all lets not forget that Oladipo has not played at all as well. And he was a menace against us last year.
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Post by dfries13 on May 25, 2023 11:08:43 GMT -5
lets also not forget Herro has not played at all lets not forget that Oladipo has not played at all as well. And he was a menace against us last year. My prediction the most healthy team might not have been exactly correct... At least we have all our players on the court...
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Post by dfries13 on May 25, 2023 11:12:39 GMT -5
This is why we need a big body that can wear him down. Nevermind the skilled lanky types like Kornet, no matter how cool he is. Kornet is a lot less lanky than when he came...and less mobile Yep and the cause.. Pine Wilt Disease.. Oklahoma State released a recent study on this disease...
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Post by hedleylamarr on May 25, 2023 11:42:54 GMT -5
Shams Charania: Development: Miami’s Gabe Vincent is listed out for Game 5 vs. Boston tonight with an ankle sprain. – via Twitter ShamsCharania Top Rumors, Injuries, Gabe Vincent, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
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Post by hedleylamarr on May 25, 2023 11:46:22 GMT -5
Will Manso: Erik Spoelstra asked about being up 3-1 but some pundits still saying they’re the underdog: “We don’t give a s***.” – via Twitter Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat
Ira Winderman: Of Kyle Lowry stepping in, Spoelstra speaks of luxury of having a championship quarterback available. – via Twitter IraHeatBeat Kyle Lowry, Miami Heat
Anthony Chiang: Erik Spoelstra did not want to definitively say Kyle Lowry will start in Gabe Vincent’s place. But with a grin, Spoelstra said to expect a lot of minutes for Lowry tonight. – via Twitter Anthony_Chiang Erik Spoelstra, Gabe Vincent, Kyle Lowry, Miami Heat
Anthony Chiang: Erik Spoelstra says Gabe Vincent (ankle) is feeling better but not good enough to play in an East finals game. – via Twitter Anthony_Chiang Erik Spoelstra, Injuries, Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat
Ira Winderman: Asked what changed from initial optimism, Vincent smiled and said, “My body. It’s not right.” – via Twitter IraHeatBeat Injuries, Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat
Ira Winderman: Vincent, “really unfortunate, for sure.” – via Twitter IraHeatBeat Injuries, Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat
Jay King: Al Horford said Gabe Vincent’s playing as well as he’s seen him play so his absence will definitely impact the Heat. – via Twitter ByJayKing Injuries, Al Horford, Gabe Vincent, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 12:08:01 GMT -5
One star turned bum is out lets also not forget Herro has not played at all Herro wouldn't have shot any better and he wouldn't have played as much d. We'd have been better off if he had played.
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 12:36:14 GMT -5
lets also not forget Herro has not played at all Herro wouldn't have shot any better and he wouldn't have played as much d. We'd have been better off if he had played. Less defense than Love and Lowry cuz thats who hed be replacing? Cant agree with this.
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 12:40:01 GMT -5
Herro wouldn't have shot any better and he wouldn't have played as much d. We'd have been better off if he had played. Less defense than Love and Lowry cuz thats who hed be replacing? Cant agree with this. I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other.
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 13:30:27 GMT -5
Less defense than Love and Lowry cuz thats who hed be replacing? Cant agree with this. I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other. But Strus is playing the 2, and hes not a 2. W Herro it would be Vincent Herro Strus Butler Bam Which would be much better than Vincent Strus Butler Love Bam Also Lowry would have some minutes decreased, cuz while they suffled to account for the injury - it doesnt make up the mins 100%. Like when anyone is out, its never a 1 for 1 replacement. So w Herro, theyd be even smaller which is scary cuz small ball just wins.
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 13:31:25 GMT -5
Less defense than Love and Lowry cuz thats who hed be replacing? Cant agree with this. I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other. They havent used a 5 in over 2 years.
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 13:37:40 GMT -5
I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other. They havent used a 5 in over 2 years. There has to he 5 players but yeah bam is a hybrid
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 13:40:23 GMT -5
I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other. They havent used a 5 in over 2 years. Bam got 9.2 rebounds/game and 0.8 blocks per game this year. With his freakish athleticism, if they played him at the 5 both numbers would be doubled, the blocks probably tripled. The reason his big man stats are low is because he doesnt play C (always). Nobody ever considered him a C until 2+ years ago when they realized that theyd be better with no centers. So they benched their C (Leonard). Then everyone started calling Bam a C. But the thing is, Bam didnt change his style a play at all. Hes always been a forward. He can just cover Cs because he can make up for a lack of height with strength and athleticism. But he doesnt always even cover Cs. Half the time, they just leave em open. He could be a C, and a very good one. It would jsut be kind of a waste of his talents.
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 13:40:56 GMT -5
They havent used a 5 in over 2 years. There has to he 5 players but yeah bam is a hybrid I can live with this. He's a "default 5", which I think we are both kind of saying.
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 13:57:58 GMT -5
There has to he 5 players but yeah bam is a hybrid I can live with this. He's a "default 5", which I think we are both kind of saying. He shoots nice from mid but he generally doesn't shoot enough for me to say he could ever play 4 the way it is now. Maybe when he first hit the league there was that kind of 4 still
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Post by drewski6 on May 25, 2023 14:06:03 GMT -5
I can live with this. He's a "default 5", which I think we are both kind of saying. He shoots nice from mid but he generally doesn't shoot enough for me to say he could ever play 4 the way it is now. Maybe when he first hit the league there was that kind of 4 still But he handles the ball a lot, which is more important to me. PJ Tucker doesnt shoot a lot, is he a 5?
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 15:03:14 GMT -5
He shoots nice from mid but he generally doesn't shoot enough for me to say he could ever play 4 the way it is now. Maybe when he first hit the league there was that kind of 4 still But he handles the ball a lot, which is more important to me. PJ Tucker doesnt shoot a lot, is he a 5? I don't think he guards the 5 a lot. I would call him a 4. He plays along with Joel so 4 most of the time.
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Post by Admin on May 25, 2023 16:32:52 GMT -5
I don't agree. I think Vincent and the other bench guy I forgot the name are getting them. He's neither a 5 nor a 1. I know you can shuffle but still... He's listed as a 1 but he's a scoring 2-3 in my mind. Caleb Martin is the other. But Strus is playing the 2, and hes not a 2. W Herro it would be Vincent Herro Strus Butler Bam Which would be much better than Vincent Strus Butler Love Bam Also Lowry would have some minutes decreased, cuz while they suffled to account for the injury - it doesnt make up the mins 100%. Like when anyone is out, its never a 1 for 1 replacement. So w Herro, theyd be even smaller which is scary cuz small ball just wins.
You haven't inserted Martin and tonight Lowry will replace Vincent ...
Lowry Strus
Martin Butler Bam
Robinson, Highsmith, Love, Yurtseven & Zeller
Haslem's too old (42?) and Jovic too young (19?)
In any case Lowry & Robinson will get more minutes than usual for foul troubled & rested starters. Highsmith (F) could garner a few minutes and Love or Zeller if Mazz goes double-big which could be an advantage given how thin MIA will be.
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Post by cole on May 25, 2023 17:12:00 GMT -5
They havent used a 5 in over 2 years. Bam got 9.2 rebounds/game and 0.8 blocks per game this year. With his freakish athleticism, if they played him at the 5 both numbers would be doubled, the blocks probably tripled. The reason his big man stats are low is because he doesnt play C (always). Nobody ever considered him a C until 2+ years ago when they realized that theyd be better with no centers. So they benched their C (Leonard). Then everyone started calling Bam a C. But the thing is, Bam didnt change his style a play at all. Hes always been a forward. He can just cover Cs because he can make up for a lack of height with strength and athleticism. But he doesnt always even cover Cs. Half the time, they just leave em open. He could be a C, and a very good one. It would jsut be kind of a waste of his talents. Or it's because they're a disciplined team to block out. When that happens rebounds get spread around. The guards get a lot.
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