Game Thread: Game Thread for Heat games January 8th - January 16th

[Paolo305613]

Joe Crawford, Derrick Collins, Leroy Richardson your referees for tonight’s Heat-Trail Blazers, 10:30 p.m., Moda Center (TNT).

Given that its a nationally televised game only - hope is its not a blow out because the game would probably be switched to a more competitive one

This is actually one of the best things about this season. Less National TV idiots to deal with.

 

[avalon2423]

Just read on Probasketballtalk that Memphis is looking into a possible trade for Deng.. What reason would we even consider that? Forget draft picks, that doesnt mean anything. If they trade Deng then they are clearly throwing in the towel for the season. Only way it would be okay is if we got Gasol or Randolph in return and that isnt happening.

 

[bksballer89]

Memphis can be interested all they want. Miami doesn't have to listen nor pickup the phone. The interest in doing a deal seem one sided at the moment

 

[Paolo305613]

As Ira mentioned earlier on twitter, Memphis inquired about Deng’s availability, and thats as far as it went... Heat wiping their ass yet again... well played.

Also, mentions of 14 hour flight for the heat due to maintenance issues with plane - excuses already?

 

[Flauge]

Memphis can be interested all they want. Miami doesn't have to listen nor pickup the phone. The interest in doing a deal seem one sided at the moment

You always listen to offers. No one ever got hurt listening to an offer. Depending on what they are offering a deal might get done...who knows.

 

[bksballer89]

You always listen to offers. No one ever got hurt listening to an offer. Depending on what they are offering a deal might get done...who knows.

If what I read is true I would never do the deal. Tayshun Prince & a first round pick in 2017 which im sure is protected

 

[Paolo305613]

Tonight’s #HEATgame starters vs the Trail Blazers: Mario Chalmers, Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng, Chris Bosh & Chris Andersen.

 

[Paolo305613]

Josh McRoberts listed as lone inactive

 

[bksballer89]

Memphis discussion with Deng went exactly how I expected

Memphis Grizzlies make overtures for Miami Heat forward Luol Deng - Sun Sentinel

 

[bksballer89]

I'm giving the Heat a half tonight to decide if I should stay up or not.

Gotta be up before 6 AM tomorrow morning for work so if we're down double digits at half, I won't lose any sleep on this team

 

[Paolo305613]

Lillard,Matthews, Batum, Aldridge , Kaman for Portland

 

[Paolo305613]

Early turnover for diva and CB still thinks he's a jump shooter

 

[avalon2423]

Bosh cant hit anything

 

[bksballer89]

Hey AV

 

[bksballer89]

18 points allowed to Portland in a quarter? I'm impressed

 

[Paolo305613]

Decent start

 

[avalon2423]

I dont know if it was our defense or just portland not being able to hit a shot

 

[Paolo305613]

Tie game after an ill advised 3 , Wade style fr granger

 

[Andresrenee]

A little of both. Good first quarter, but that is typically not our issue. It starts in 2nd quarter with some poor combinations, then the bad halftime adjustments and then we get crushed. Hope we play better tonight and start the road trip well.

 

[Andresrenee]

Granger has looked awful early in 2nd, Bosh tentative and playing his finesse game, and Wade has been spectacular