2024 NBA Season

[stadus]

Agree to that! as rotation needs to be more unpredictable instead of keeping the same squad where Lakers already have a counter in every rotation that coach Erick have. With combining new sets of players and allow them to play and adds some spice to their offense and defense. Let's see if how they can cope up and try to win against the dominating Lakers! Good luck

I am glad someone noticed that too.
Coach Spoelstra seems to be surprised at how the Lakers rotate their players while he was stuck using just the same players over and over again making them exhausted and now injured.
They are good players, no doubt about that but shit happens.
Now, the 2nd team is having a difficult time getting their own rhythm because it was a sudden call to play again with more minutes.

Also, I want to see Herro make more shots.
Miss or not it doesn't matter. He just needs to shoot that ball more often. He has the confidence but I think he's hesitating too.
He says "He is a bucket." but how could you get a bucket if you just keep on running, dribbling, and passing.
At least have a 20 FG attempts.

We hope to see that in game 3 as I think Heat will take this game, lol..
Yeah, Herro's production has dropped also, they were so predictable in the last two games but they made a little improvement in game 2 actually.

What I like on the Heat here is to start strong and end the first half leading in scoring, so they can just slow down in the 2nd half.
If Herro ain't making shot and also crowder is not producing well too, lots of players are missing, seems like they are lost in this series.

Yeah, Lakers are a dominant team but Heat should fight with pride.

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[Russlenat]

Per latest update here ; https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-mvp-race-making-the-case-for-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-as-lakers-approach-championship/

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic to be listed as doubtful for Game 3 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers

IMO, there's a 90% chance that Bam Adebayo will play in game 3 but I didn't expect that Goran Dragic is still listed as doubtful, I thought he was already out in the NBA Finals. How about Goran Dragic, what's his chances on playing in game 3?

[stadus]

Per latest update here ; https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-mvp-race-making-the-case-for-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-as-lakers-approach-championship/

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic to be listed as doubtful for Game 3 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers

IMO, there's a 90% chance that Bam Adebayo will play in game 3 but I didn't expect that Goran Dragic is still listed as doubtful, I thought he was already out in the NBA Finals. How about Goran Dragic, what's his chances on playing in game 3?

Here's the update - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29417/goran-dragic

Goran Dragic (left plantar fascia tear) will be listed as doubtful for Game 3 on Sunday.
The Heat were not "optimistic" about Dragic so this was the expectation. Dragic has been able to put weight on his foot but obviously the pain is still too much to deal with right now. Tyler Herro will likely remain in the starting lineup with minutes in the high 30s, while Kendrick Nunn will play a substantial number of minutes off the bench. Nunn finished Game 2 with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and one triple.

SOURCE: Shams Charania
Oct 3, 2020, 5:26 PM ET

Though he was listed as doubtful but I doubt he will be able to play in game 3, there's a little sign to make it possible.

[LogitechMouse]

Per latest update here ; https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-mvp-race-making-the-case-for-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-as-lakers-approach-championship/

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic to be listed as doubtful for Game 3 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers

IMO, there's a 90% chance that Bam Adebayo will play in game 3 but I didn't expect that Goran Dragic is still listed as doubtful, I thought he was already out in the NBA Finals. How about Goran Dragic, what's his chances on playing in game 3?

Here's the update - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29417/goran-dragic

Goran Dragic (left plantar fascia tear) will be listed as doubtful for Game 3 on Sunday.
The Heat were not "optimistic" about Dragic so this was the expectation. Dragic has been able to put weight on his foot but obviously the pain is still too much to deal with right now. Tyler Herro will likely remain in the starting lineup with minutes in the high 30s, while Kendrick Nunn will play a substantial number of minutes off the bench. Nunn finished Game 2 with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and one triple.

SOURCE: Shams Charania
Oct 3, 2020, 5:26 PM ET

Though he was listed as doubtful but I doubt he will be able to play in game 3, there's a little sign to make it possible.

I don't think that they will risk Dragic in Game 3 because if he will then his career might get affected. The plantar fascia tear is one of the injuries that is very hard to deal with and if they will push him to play, there is a chance that he will get re-injured and might affect his basketball career.

Adebayo has a high chance to play in Game 3 that is why I put a bet on them in Money Line and one thing more is that they will do everything to win in this Game or they will be swept. Their bench stepped up in Game 2 and they just need to do it again in Game 3. What they need is put Adebayo there alongside other big guys like Leonard or Olynyk to support him.

[Russlenat]

Per latest update here ; https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-mvp-race-making-the-case-for-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-as-lakers-approach-championship/

Heat's Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic to be listed as doubtful for Game 3 of NBA Finals vs. Lakers

IMO, there's a 90% chance that Bam Adebayo will play in game 3 but I didn't expect that Goran Dragic is still listed as doubtful, I thought he was already out in the NBA Finals. How about Goran Dragic, what's his chances on playing in game 3?

Here's the update - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player/29417/goran-dragic

Goran Dragic (left plantar fascia tear) will be listed as doubtful for Game 3 on Sunday.
The Heat were not "optimistic" about Dragic so this was the expectation. Dragic has been able to put weight on his foot but obviously the pain is still too much to deal with right now. Tyler Herro will likely remain in the starting lineup with minutes in the high 30s, while Kendrick Nunn will play a substantial number of minutes off the bench. Nunn finished Game 2 with 13 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and one triple.

SOURCE: Shams Charania
Oct 3, 2020, 5:26 PM ET

Though he was listed as doubtful but I doubt he will be able to play in game 3, there's a little sign to make it possible.

I don't think that they will risk Dragic in Game 3 because if he will then his career might get affected. The plantar fascia tear is one of the injuries that is very hard to deal with and if they will push him to play, there is a chance that he will get re-injured and might affect his basketball career.

I don't know the gravity of injury Goran has suffered in game 1, but the fact that he was listed as doubtful, therefore there's a chance that they will play him. Maybe yo saw what happen to Durant, he force to play and eventually reinjured his achilles, it could also happen to Goran here but that depends on him, in terms of future, I think he is old already, he might not get a contract after the current will expire that's why he is showing his worth here in the playoffs.

Adebayo has a high chance to play in Game 3 that is why I put a bet on them in Money Line and one thing more is that they will do everything to win in this Game or they will be swept. Their bench stepped up in Game 2 and they just need to do it again in Game 3. What they need is put Adebayo there alongside other big guys like Leonard or Olynyk to support him.

He is likely to play of course, he is feeling good and wants to play to support this team.

Wow, moneyline, that's currently at +500 now.

[Reid]

We hope to see that in game 3 as I think Heat will take this game, lol..
Yeah, Herro's production has dropped also, they were so predictable in the last two games but they made a little improvement in game 2 actually.

What I like on the Heat here is to start strong and end the first half leading in scoring, so they can just slow down in the 2nd half.
If Herro ain't making shot and also crowder is not producing well too, lots of players are missing, seems like they are lost in this series.

Yeah, Lakers are a dominant team but Heat should fight with pride.

That is true.
Game 2 was fine for the Heat but we could notice there is still a lot to improve.
It's there, they are just not seeing it.
If Butler can be a playmaker then he should focus on that.
Feed the youngsters like Herro and Robinson to have a better shot.

Though he was listed as doubtful but I doubt he will be able to play in game 3, there's a little sign to make it possible.

Even in betting lines we dont see their names. So I guess that is already a bad sign that the 2 stars wont play.
I hope I'm wrong.

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[dunfida]

Also, I want to see Herro make more shots.
Miss or not it doesn't matter. He just needs to shoot that ball more often. He has the confidence but I think he's hesitating too.
He says "He is a bucket." but how could you get a bucket if you just keep on running, dribbling, and passing.
At least have a 20 FG attempts.

He would surely hesitate when you are guarded heavily by your defender and knowing this guy can really make shots but you would really be pressured out on this case specially on last time where Caruso do guard him, you can really see the struggle on making shots but i do agree into your input that let this young fella
to take shots but there is indeed hesitations and just like you mention i would really prefer for Herro on making out more shots.
I do feel that they can snatch out this game 3.

[btc_angela]

Also, I want to see Herro make more shots.
Miss or not it doesn't matter. He just needs to shoot that ball more often. He has the confidence but I think he's hesitating too.
He says "He is a bucket." but how could you get a bucket if you just keep on running, dribbling, and passing.
At least have a 20 FG attempts.

He would surely hesitate when you are guarded heavily by your defender and knowing this guy can really make shots but you would really be pressured out on this case specially on last time where Caruso do guard him, you can really see the struggle on making shots but i do agree into your input that let this young fella
to take shots but there is indeed hesitations and just like you mention i would really prefer for Herro on making out more shots.
I do feel that they can snatch out this game 3.

I do agree, Herro should step up in game 3, yes he is a rookie but he is known to contribute big. So regardless who is guarding him, he should try to put effort and attempt shots as it can change the complexion of the game if he hit those 3's. Also Duncan as well, his games suddenly was no where to be found. This is game 3 already, no need to be hesitant and don't be intimidated by the man in front of you.

[dunfida]

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I do agree, Herro should step up in game 3, yes he is a rookie but he is known to contribute big. So regardless who is guarding him, he should try to put effort and attempt shots as it can change the complexion of the game if he hit those 3's. Also Duncan as well, his games suddenly was no where to be found. This is game 3 already, no need to be hesitant and don't be intimidated by the man in front of you.

I cant really blame for them to be intimidated specially if you are just a rookie and you've been against on strong and veteran team like Lakers where majority of its players do had really have big and strong physique which its really hard to ignore and theyre pretty much aware on that mistake but they should really step up
to make their plays even more better.We had seen Herro's potential on making up points and he should bring it back into this final game.They might not facing the same opponent team but he should really have that kind of concentration.

[samputin]

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I want the Heat to win. Even just 1 this Game 3. Give the fans some spark of a good game.

Yes! That's what I'm looking for as well. Me and my brother were just talking about this, actually, while watching the game earlier. He specifically said that it'd be quite boring if it would just be a 4-0 win. And I agree with him on that. Not that I don't want Lakers to win but having a close match between the two teams and reach up to Game 7 would be more exciting.

Actually, even the coach of Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra had done his best. They still can`t defeat a dominated team. Seems like the boat is sinking in miami side. We don`t know how they can stop LBJ and Anthony Davis for being a super star in this season. Without any player who can defensively stop the aggressiveness of Anthony and LBJ, they will not win even a single game. But who knows? Every finals wanted to use in business, people will gamble more once there is an extension to the rivalries. I hope that Miami will wake up for their loss. 2-0 should be enough for them to regain their confidence in court.

Lakers are indeed dominating this season. We may not feel that Miami's gonna win even a single game but we don't really know. I mean, the ball is round so it still could be anyone's game. This game's half time just ended with Miami on the lead (just a few points though). Let's just see what'll happen. Still looking forward to a more exciting finals.

[rhomelmabini]

Also, I want to see Herro make more shots.
Miss or not it doesn't matter. He just needs to shoot that ball more often. He has the confidence but I think he's hesitating too.
He says "He is a bucket." but how could you get a bucket if you just keep on running, dribbling, and passing.
At least have a 20 FG attempts.

He would surely hesitate when you are guarded heavily by your defender and knowing this guy can really make shots but you would really be pressured out on this case specially on last time where Caruso do guard him, you can really see the struggle on making shots but i do agree into your input that let this young fella
to take shots but there is indeed hesitations and just like you mention i would really prefer for Herro on making out more shots.
I do feel that they can snatch out this game 3.

I do agree, Herro should step up in game 3, yes he is a rookie but he is known to contribute big. So regardless who is guarding him, he should try to put effort and attempt shots as it can change the complexion of the game if he hit those 3's. Also Duncan as well, his games suddenly was no where to be found. This is game 3 already, no need to be hesitant and don't be intimidated by the man in front of you.

They are the one being guarded heavily as they are the one who would really make difference by now but if Lakers would be too focus on them and not minding Jimmy and other explosive bench players like Nunn or Olynyk they'll be on trail. They are leading but it's just a matter of time and good defense from Lakers and they'll snatch this game 3.

[erikoy]

Lakers are indeed dominating this season. We may not feel that Miami's gonna win even a single game but we don't really know. I mean, the ball is round so it still could be anyone's game. This game's half time just ended with Miami on the lead (just a few points though). Let's just see what'll happen. Still looking forward to a more exciting finals.

Actually Miami is now leading the game as I watch it live. If they could maintain their score which leads more or less 10 then they can have high chance in winning. I think just one game would be nice at least not getting zero in the best of seven series. It is still a championship game and not a play off where we expect that team reaching at the Finals are all competetive.

Well, I am not really getting excited to watch the series after game 1 where Miami had lost with score behind almost 20 points compared to lakers.

[bbc.reporter]

@erikoy. The Lakers also caught a small lead of their own in the 4th quarter. The Heat should not sleep on this hehe. The Lakers might steal the game and cover the spread hehehehe.

Does the Heat need a big man for offensive rebounds? They only give the ball without a fight after shooting.

[yazher]

What a monster performance from Jimmy Butler "Don't count us out yet" now this is the NBA finals we are looking for. not just a one super team swiping the other one. It triggers the Miami Heat survival mode since no one has recovered from a 3-0 deficit in the finals. Now, what will the Lakers do in the next game since Jimmy is in his beast mode right now.

Congratulations! Miami Heat for winning the crucial game 3.

[boyptc]

The Heat did it.

As expected, game 3 will be theirs. And I think it's going to be the next games for the Lakers.

[LogitechMouse]

The Heat did it.

As expected, game 3 will be theirs. And I think it's going to be the next games for the Lakers.

Game 3 is for Jimmy Buckets .
I thought that my small bet for them would be a lose but I guess that I was wrong. Anyway, this Game 3 is a must win for them or their willpower will be gone.

I like what Butler said in the last minute of the game. He said "They're in trouble".
Well, there is no swept that will happen and this just proves that they can fight with the full roster Lakers even they are short-handed. Congrats to them and to me .

[Reid]

Welcome to "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Butler".  
Looks like I predicted a part of it here.

If Butler can be a playmaker then he should focus on that.
Feed the youngsters like Herro and Robinson to have a better shot.

Key to how they win Game 3.
1. Explosive Butler. That should be normal, he is an All-Star.
2. Duncan Robinson. I hope you all noticed how he is switching fast to avoid a mismatch against Lebron James.
3. The ball and players rotated perfectly. This is how they played during the season.

[bbc.reporter]

Does everyone speculate the Heat can also win game 4 or is the Lakers only exhaling after their intensity in game 1 and game2? What will be the bet for game 4?

The Lakers might come back stronger, I reckon. It might be Lakers -6.5 hehehe?

[boyptc]

The Heat did it.

As expected, game 3 will be theirs. And I think it's going to be the next games for the Lakers.

Game 3 is for Jimmy Buckets .
I thought that my small bet for them would be a lose but I guess that I was wrong. Anyway, this Game 3 is a must win for them or their willpower will be gone.

I like what Butler said in the last minute of the game. He said "They're in trouble".
Well, there is no swept that will happen and this just proves that they can fight with the full roster Lakers even they are short-handed. Congrats to them and to me .

Congratulations to your win mate.

We mostly thought that it's going to be a sweep made by Lakers but it didn't happened.

Game 4 for Heat again?