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Too bad Hawes!
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
No threes! We need some defense.
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
How about another flagrant foul!
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
Great defense....Cook!
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
Wade with the 3!
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
The officiating the tonight is horrible.
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
Ugh, 3 free throws...
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
Jimmy Clark at least called the flagarent foul!
Commented Jan 10, 2009 on The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The non-trade, non-centers, non-fit
Three pointers while adjusting to the time difference: Yes, Shaun Livingston was released after Monday's game against the Spurs. The only difference is the Heat was able to launder his salary through the Grizzlies two days later. T...
@doctorb, I haven't missed a home game yet. For those Beasley naysayers, his ability to create shots last night was big and I agree with Ira that he was much more agressive on defense. As long as the Haslem jumper is working, he doesn't need to develop as quickly. Diawara looked outstanding on defense against Richardson. I think last night was our best Q4 defensive performance of the season although I realize Gerald Wallace wasn't in the lineup.
Commented Dec 9, 2008 on Heat 100, Bobcats 96 at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Heat 100, Bobcats 96
Observations from Monday's 100-96 victory over the Bobcats at AmericanAirlines Arena: So much for Dwyane Wade losing Erik Spoelstra as his shooting coach with Spoelstra's shift to head coach. Wade was particularly true from distance in another take-charge performance. Added in the ...
I thought the officiating at the game was not particularly great last night. In particular, Eric Dalen (no. 75) was awful. When I googled his name this morning, it sounds like he is a first year referee and the one that called four of five fouls on Andrew Bynum in a recent game. That said, with the height that Toronto has, it was apparent they weren't going to allow D-Wade unfettered access to the basket. When opposing teams use that strategy against the Heat, the referees will play a bigger role in the game.
Commented Nov 20, 2008 on Raptors 101, Heat 95 at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Raptors 101, Heat 95
Observations from Wednesday's 101-95 loss to the Raptors at AmericanAirlines Arena: It certainly wasn't for a lack of effort, after falling behind by 17 in the third quarter. And it definitely wasn't for a lack of Dwyane Wade, who finished wi...
Mario Chalmers had 7 assists and 2 steals. I thought he played good defense and what goes un-noticed is that he gets back on defense faster than any guard we've had in a very long time which prevents the fast break points. I personally like Spoelstra's offense of kicking the ball out to Quinn, Cook, Chalmers or Diawara (I did not include Blount). It then opens the lanes up for Wade, Beasley, Marion and Haslem. I also noticed the Heat executed on some quarter ending shots. We haven't seen those plays work in a very long time. A nice win for the Heat tonight!
Commented Nov 15, 2008 on Heat 97, Wizards 77 at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Heat 97, Wizards 77
Observations from Friday's 97-77 victory over the Wizards at AmericanAirlines Arena: Michael Beasley put aside the polish for a fierce second-quarter, one-handed putback dunk and then a third-quarter driving dunk past Caron Butler. It is the t...
Ira, can we get off the point guard topic. Yes, Mario Chalmers is a rookie but he can play defense and get steals and he handles the ball which has significantly reduced the number of Wade's turnovers this year. I also noticed that he gets back on defense faster than any other point guard the Heat have had. Damon Jones, Rafer Alston, Jason Williams, none of those guys played defense like he does. This conversation really should be about getting a center. When we play teams like the Lakers and Memphis, we need a center like a young Alonzo Morning.
Commented Nov 15, 2008 on A case for veteran guidance at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
A case for veteran guidance
Veteran point guards tend to be a dime-a-dozen in the NBA. Usually they dot inactive lists, called upon only when injuries necessitate further depth. Yet one can't help but wonder how much such a presence could benefit the Heat. ...
"If Chalmers holds as the starter, it's a bold and correct decision by Spoelstra. This season is as much about the future as the present."
Thank you Ira!!!! - Go Heat!
Commented Oct 28, 2008 on Decision day: Point guard, captains, suits at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Decision day: Point guard, captains, suits
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was forthcoming Tuesday when it came to his captains, but not as much when it came to his starting lineup. Still there was more than the typical off-day insight: Spoelstra announced that Dwyane Wade, Shaw...
Ira, thanks for acknowledging the recent play of Mario Chalmers, Marcus Bank's defense and our guard controversy in Miami. IMHO, I would like to see the rookie start. If he gets into foul trouble, then at least you have some depth on the bench.
Commented Oct 27, 2008 on The gap seemingly closing at PG at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
The gap seemingly closing at PG
Based on Erik Spoelstra's tone through most of training camp, the sense was Chris Quinn would be the Heat's opening-night starter at point guard. While that still appears likely, the recent play of second-round pick Mario...
I agree cruicruise, when your rookie point guard puts up 11 pts on 3/3 3pt shooting, 10 assists, 4 steals and the game winning shot -- you would expect more optimism from Heat fans and the local media. Also, Chalmers only had 2 personal fouls and he matched up against Tony Parker most of the game. Parker played 27 min. to Chalmer's 31 min. I think some people are still recovering from last season. It was a nice win for the Heat tonight.
Commented Oct 25, 2008 on Heat 96, Spurs 93 at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
Heat 96, Spurs 93
Observations from Friday's 96-93 exhibition victory over the Spurs at AT&T Center: Dwyane Wade didn't play. And while that shouldn't be a concern, based on the fact that Wade had asked for time off during this back-to-back set, coach Erik Spo...
Hey Ira, I agree with some of the other Heat fans that you need to chill about our point guards. Give them a chance to find their role in the Miami offense. We won our championship with Gary Peyton and Jason Williams. I was at the game on Sunday Night versus the Pistons and I was impressed with Mario Chalmers. He had a few turnovers but the two steals and his pass to Wade for slam were extraordinary. Chalmers also was very active on defense, something we haven't seen since Peyton left town. Marcus Banks also played well last season before he got hurt and some forget that he averaged 12.0 points during the 05-06 season. He also plays defense. It's only one exhibition game and it's nice to be deep at point guard so Wade doesn't have to play that position.
Commented Oct 7, 2008 on At this point, quantity, but not quality at Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs
At this point, quantity, but not quality
The two thoughts taken from Sunday's exhibition opener are the two that were of greatest concern entering the game: There still are no answers at point guard or center. It is rather remarkable that the Heat curre...
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