Game Thread: Miami Heat week 3 Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Wade not playing is not an excuse for losing or playing bad -. We have won games and played well, if not better , in games he hasnt played or played well in - this season and in the past. His absence shouldnt be used as an excuse. We simply just been out played recently - even in games he played in.

We need to get off to a fast start and finish strong. We have played just 1 game for a full 48 strong minutes so far this season.

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah can't use it as an excuse when we score over 100 on offense. Defense was the issue on Friday. Alsp spo may need to start using 2 big guys at the same time because we been getting killed on the glass

 

[bksballer89]

Also as ira stated in his q & a, pat did an awful job of finding a good backup for wade who is a true SG. We needed Anthony Morrow. Brown & Ennis aren't good players to be your first option if he gets hurt

 

[Flauge]

I am just putting this out there. Maybe someone has said it, I didn't read all the posts from last game. I am not buying the Wade injury story. Time will tell if I am right. I think the knee is bothering him, and they are using any excuse. I think the knee is a large part of the reason LeBron bolted. I just don't think Wade will ever be a 75+ game/year player anymore. I hope I am proven wrong.

 

[bksballer89]

I am just putting this out there. Maybe someone has said it, I didn't read all the posts from last game. I am not buying the Wade injury story. Time will tell if I am right. I think the knee is bothering him, and they are using any excuse. I think the knee is a large part of the reason LeBron bolted. I just don't think Wade will ever be a 75+ game/year player anymore. I hope I am proven wrong.

You're wrong. I'm guessing you watched the Heat/Pacers game on the Heat feed against Indy? If you watched the ESPN feed for that game, Mike Breen pointed out from the 2nd quarter when Wade was out that he noticed his hamstring was wrapped up and that was not normal. He tweaked it at some point in the first quarter of the game but kept on playing.....It kinda explains why he hardly took any shots in quarters 2 & 3 of that game

 

[bksballer89]

He also showed no signs of the knee being an issue. The only game that he lacked lift in was the Philly game. Every other game his lift was fine. Usually when the knee bothers him, his lift goes away and miss easy shots all game long due to a lack of lift

 

[avalon2423]

We could have used Beasley behind Wade. Yes we all know his defense sucks, but he is a scorer. The coaches need to teach him defense. He could have been really helpful this season.

 

[bksballer89]

Beasley can't play SG....

 

[bksballer89]

Our offense isn't the issue. What games are you guys watching?

We are 4th in the league in shooting.

The defense is the issue.

 

[bksballer89]

Wade is out and Granger will dress but will only dress in the case of an emergency

 

[bksballer89]

No Wade, McRoberts, or Granger tonight

Another game without 3 of our main rotation.

 

[Paolo305613]

And so it continues, Wade couldnt put off the sitting out antics for any longer

Per Ira Winderman:
Dwyane Wade and Josh McRoberts out tonight.
Danny Granger (hamstring) will dress, but be used only on an emergency basis.

 

[Paolo305613]

It always seems a lot to ask for - but it must be asked for - But, we really need solid play from both Chalmers and Cole tonight

 

[Paolo305613]

Before the apologist get butt-hurt over my comment on Wade - I will cut him some slack given that this is the first night of a b2b - So, hopefully he will be available tomorrow.

 

[bksballer89]

He's traveling with the team so fingers crossed.

McRoberts needs to man up

 

[Paolo305613]

Josh McRoberts and Wade officially inactive. Mario Chalmers to start

 

[Paolo305613]

bks, you just cant live without me and posting on this board, eh young man?

 

[Paolo305613]

Pregame note of note: The Bucks' all-time winning percentage against the Heat is (.362) is their lowest among any NBA team they've faced at least 30 times.Bucks first-round pick Jabari Parker and Heat guard Andre Dawkins were teammates under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke last season.Bucks guard Brandon Knight attended Pine Crest High School as the top-rated prospect in thestate in 2010, and No. 6 in the nation.

 

[bksballer89]

bks, you just cant live without me and posting on this board, eh young man?

I can.

Don't post during the game tonight so I can prove you wrong

 

[Andresrenee]

Predictions for this evening? Really think they should work to get Deng some early shots. 10 games into the season and no Granger which is fine if the guy ends up having fresh legs down the stretch run.