1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

[ojandpizza]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

I agree with everything you said, except we don't know if he does or doesn't "get on them to open up big early leads". My guess is that yes, he does implore them to do that and that he isn't content with "being up 10 all game long". That's my only thing with what you said.

Oh I know we don't know what he tells them to do or what he wants them to do. I would just like to see some apparent changes. Not the same offense and defense every game when it's clear that it isn't up to par with championship level standards. It's still early, this is the time to experiment.

But I do feel a lot of it has to do with Wade being out, along with various other injuries they've had.

[Vni]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

The other bad effect of this is that the whole league is watching. They see Miami letting teams into games and it gives more confidence to the whole league that they can beat them now. They have a shot. Where as if they where dominating as they should be, bad teams would come into games with no hope and play even worse. Not only you're not playing great, but now the opposition is playing better too.

[lilteapot]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

It's really hard to not get pissed at that garbage. I know he's the face of the NBA, but that **** is over-the-top.

How is that his fault? He did what he was supposed to do to gain an advantage and the referees made a ****ty call, they don't need to listen to him.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Can't tell if this is horrid defense on both ends are just both teams filling it up

[The 24th Letter]

1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

The other bad effect of this is that the whole league is watching. They see Miami letting teams into games and it gives more confidence to the whole league that they can beat them now. They have a shot. Where as if they where dominating as they should be, bad teams would come into games with no hope and play even worse. Not only you're not playing great, but now the opposition is playing better too.

If they are paying that close of attention....they should be scared that MIA is 32-12 and "playing bad"

Miami will be fine....as a Laker fan you've seen repeats/ three peats and this same exact thing...not sure why your taking this angle...

[phenom1990]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Can't tell if this is horrid defense on both ends are just both teams filling it up

Combination of both but I'm leaning more towards offense given the personnel. Both teams can score and shoot especially with the 2 pg look on the floor. I think the fact that both teams are good offensively compounds some things defensively. I can't see a starting frontcourt of Faried and Hickson being good defensively. It's why given the Western Conference, I don't know if Denver makes it in over certain teams and certainly why Denver would struggle in a 7 game series.

[Vni]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

If they are paying that close of attention....they should be scared that MIA is 32-12 and "playing bad"

Miami will be fine....as a Laker fan you've seen repeats/ three peats and this same exact thing...not sure why your taking this angle...

Miami has been winning games but there isn't one good reason out there for letting bad teams into games and having your star players playing 37 minutes on worthless game against that type of opponents. Is that reasonnable?

That's all am saying. Lebron isn't 25 anymore.

[OkayC]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Miami has been winning games but there isn't one good reason out there for letting bad teams into games and having your star players playing 37 minutes on worthless game against that type of opponents. Is that reasonnable?

That's all am saying. Lebron isn't 25 anymore.

Actually, you raise a good question. Why so many mins for the starters? Especially bron and bosh. I bring this point up, because in a couple of the heat losses lebron looked gassed at then end. Which is weird to see. I wonder if its a combo of the team being tired/championship hangover, and coasting. I personally dont fully buy the coasting thing, if for no other reason, that these guys are big competitors and wouldnt just take a whatever attitude to a large portion of tbere games. Tbh though, these guys will still be ready for playoffs so whatever is happening isnt that big a deal, but im starting to wonder a little bit if there losing the ability to turn it off and on. Because 3 straight finals trips can tire you.

[phenom1990]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Well Lamarcus Aldridge dominated that game. They just went to him over and over again down the stretch of the 4th quarter.

[Sportsforever]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Well Lamarcus Aldridge dominated that game. They just went to him over and over again down the stretch of the 4th quarter.

Yup…scored the last 15 points for Portland. This Blazers team is fun to watch...

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

It's not like Miami doesn't lose stupid games or play like crap in these type of games every single year or anything.

Spoiler

Miami Heat 2012 season

Loss vs Milwaukee Bucks 91-82

LeBron James 28 pts, 13 rebs, 5 asts, 37 min

Chris Bosh 23 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast, 37 min


Loss vs Milwaukee Bucks 105-97

LeBron James 40 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts, 40 min

Dwyane Wade 23 pts, 8 rebs, 6 asts, 37 min

Chris Bosh 9 pts, 9 rebs, 5 asts, 38 min


Loss vs Utah Jazz 99-98

LeBron James 35 pts, 10 rebs, 6 asts, 44 min

Dwyane Wade 31 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 36 min


Miami Heat 2013 season


Loss vs Washington Wizards 105-101

LeBron James 26 pts, 13 rebs, 11 ast, 43 min

Dwyane Wade 24 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 34 min

Chris Bosh 20 pts, 12 rebs, 4 asts, 36 min


Loss vs Detroit Pistons 109-99

LeBron James 35 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts, 44 min

Chris Bosh 28 pts, 9 rebs, 1 ast, 40 min


Loss vs Utah Jazz 104-97


LeBron James 32 pts, 4 rebs, 6 asts, 44 min

Dwyane Wade 11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 29 min

Chris Bosh 16 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 27 min

[ThreeKing]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

How is that his fault? He did what he was supposed to do to gain an advantage and the referees made a ****ty call, they don't need to listen to him.

Really wasn't blaming him. Blaming the refs for letting him "control" the situation.


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[jeebs9]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Not really worried about the Heat. I'll start judging them after All-Star break.

But man this Blazers team reminds me of the Dallas Mavericks 2011 team. Really fun to watch. Lets see if they can bring it together.

[turty11]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

the '11 mavs had legit defense at some spots though. Portland isn't winning anything until they can defend

[ProfessaPackMan]

Re: 1/21 - 1/27 Games Discussion Thread

Coaching and Vet Leadership(two biggest differences between these 2 teams) and everyone on that team knew their roles.

I gotta see alot more before I start comparing them to that Dallas team, that went on a tear in the postseason.