Game Thread: Miami Heat week 3 Game Thread

[Paolo305613]

Again, its not really a week worth of games - but you guys already get the idea?

This weeks games feature Pacers at home, Hawks on the road and Brooklyn on the road

 

[bksballer89]

Brooklyn is in the following week.

We play Milwaukee on Sunday

 

[bksballer89]

I will take 2-1 but 3-0 is possible.

Atlanta on the road will be tough but we should win home games against Indiana & Milwaukee

 

[Paolo305613]

Are Luol Deng, Josh McRoberts proving to be fits that work for Miami Heat? - Sun Sentinel

 

[Heatles84]

Are Luol Deng, Josh McRoberts proving to be fits that work for Miami Heat? - Sun Sentinel

Being that I live in Texas now, I'm no longer able to view the sun-sentinel without a subscription....lame.

I haven't seen McRoberts much. But I've seen enough of Deng to convince me that his subpar year was due to having to play in Cleveland. Hard to get motivated for that abortion dumpster of a franchise.

 

[Paolo305613]

Hard to get motivated for that abortion dumpster of a franchise.

A tip of the cap. No better way to describe that lousy organization.

 

[Paolo305613]

Chris Bosh is the only player in the NBA averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists per game this season.

Per ESPN stats and info

 

[Paolo305613]

Is there a Plan B for Miami Heat if Dwyane Wade takes time off? - Sun Sentinel

Dont think Wade should be taking games off this season unless he absolutely cant play at all. Giving him prolonged breaks on the bench during games would be more acceptable.

 

[bksballer89]

Fans ask the dumbest questions. Wade already said no taken time off unless he's actually injured. The man already played all the sets of our 3 b2b.

Wade unless you hear otherwise he's in the lineup. No need to address this now

 

[Andresrenee]

Being that I live in Texas now, I'm no longer able to view the sun-sentinel without a subscription....lame.

I haven't seen McRoberts much. But I've seen enough of Deng to convince me that his subpar year was due to having to play in Cleveland. Hard to get motivated for that abortion dumpster of a franchise.

Down loan their app if you have an ipad or iphone and then go through there.

 

[Paolo305613]

Danny Granger says he will not play tomorrow against his old team. #Heat sticking to “long-term plan.”

Per Joseph Goodman

 

[Paolo305613]

Scott Foster, Eric Lewis, Eli Roe your referees for tonight's Heat-Pacers, 7:30 p.m., AmericanAirlines Arena (Sun Sports, ESPN).

 

[Paolo305613]

C.J. Miles, Rodney Stuckey, David West, George Hill, C.J. Watson and, of course, Paul George, all out for Pacers tonight.

 

[Paolo305613]

No Justin Hamilton for Heat tonight, but Chris Andersen likely and Danny Granger remains open-in-case-of-emergency.

 

[Paolo305613]

Could Miami Heat yet entice a Ray Allen return? - Sun Sentinel

 

[avalon2423]

paolo, can you copy and paste the article about Ray Allen that you just posted. I can view anything fom the sun sentinel. I would really like it if they could get Allen back for another season. Just to have the 3pt threat.

 

[Paolo305613]

avalon, i tried but i have to have a subscription now to view the whole thing myself. Ira Winderman mentioned on his twitter to follow(not friend) his facebook account and you could get full access to Heat news provided by him like that. I will do just that myself so that I can bring you guys stuff from there.

 

[Paolo305613]

So far this has been one of the most fun Heat seasons of all time. While the last four years were sublime, it seemed like the team began to get a little weary of the limelight that comes with being a perpetual favorite and having the accompanying targets on their back. Now the Heat can play freer and integrate youth and more players into the rotation. In contrast, Cleveland (I know it's early) looks like a team playing under the heavy weight of expectations. So here is the question: Given the Heat's success, newfound energy, and need at back-up shooting guard, and given the Cavs struggles and relative dysfunction through the first few weeks, is there any chance of a Heat return by Ray Allen? While it didn't look like he fit in the offseason, now it looks like if he truly values winning and the organization, Miami may be a far better opportunity than he previously realized. -- Marty, Chicago.

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A: I just think with the way it ended last season that several players felt the need for fresh outlooks and the Heat felt the need to cut ties, for some of the reasons you mentioned. The reality is that Ray was closer with LeBron and James Jones than many of the Heat players who remained behind. No, I think part of the reason why this has worked is the new life breathed into the franchise by some of the newcomers. I would consider it the longest of longshots that Ray would return. I think he's just waiting to see how the situation sorts itself out in Cleveland (or with the Clippers?), as well as waiting for some of the grueling stretches of the schedule to pass.

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Lol, some heat fans can be just as crazy as spo. 5-2 record and still want to change things. When it's not working any longer then there's an argument for it. Right now, not really. The 2 games we lost weren't in embarrassing fashion. Just things didn't go right in certain...
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Q: Might the Heat consider starting Shabazz Napier in first and third quarters to get the game in rhythm and a good flow, prime the pump? Then bring in Mario Chalmers to attack as an offensive bulldog. And close out the halves with Norris Cole as a lock-down defender to stop any attempted rallies. -- Abe, Hollywood.


A: Or keep it the way it's been going during the 5-2 start. And I'm still not sure the Heat aren't somewhat showcasing Norris, perhaps as a means to find another shooting guard or wing option. There could be many reasons why the Heat would want Norris to thrive as a starter.

Q: Dwyane Wade has led the team in assists in just about every game thus far. Why not start him at the point and start Mario Chalmers at the two? I understand Wade doesn't want to chase the opposing point on defense, but they can switch on defense. -- Serge, Homestead.

A: Or keep it the way it's been going during the 5-2 start. Not only is defending the opposing point guard taxing, so is advancing the ball each possession. Again, I'm sure there eventually will be a point of greater clarity with the Heat's three point guards. For the moment the only clarity is 5

 

[Paolo305613]

There was able to post it. Hope that helps

 

[Paolo305613]

Usual starters for Heat. Justin Hamilton, Andre Dawkins inactive. So, Birdman and Granger active