Detroit Pistons @ Miami Heat, 12/22, 7:30 PM ET .

[insfo]

meh. I think their 3pt barrage was the reason why the got back in the game, stayed in the game and won it in the end. I'm sure there is a lot of blame to go around, but until we solve that problem of how we want to defend the 3 pt line, this will be a long season.

I didn't read through the full thread, but is someone here actually advocating that Winslow be sent to the DLeague, as Tony15 seems to imply above?

and LMAO at whomever stated that Wade would be the last guy they would want as a leader on their team.

[Myam333]

And so it begins....

Already heard comments about him giving himself fellatio...

[Revived]

I hope Heat fans can start appreciating the impact that Dragic makes even if his individual stats aren't always so sexy.

[3ballbomber]

Chemistry is also about knowing the system in wich you play in, acclimating yourself in that system, learning to play with others within that system, being team orientated and being selfless. Motivation and dedication also plays a part. Do these players fit this system? I think they do. I believe it's also a matter of sacrifice & adaptation.

[3ballbomber]

i broke the net again

[Chalm Down]

C'mon 3ball, not again...

[3ballbomber]

[Majestic7]

I think there's a bigger problem more than chemistry at play here. Our nonchalant, aloof behavior speaks volumes for me.

This team definitely has a back off mode and other teams take advantage of it too often. Detroit shot wide open threes the whole 2Q, Heat didn't seem interested in closing out their shooters. Didn't like that group of UD, Richardson, Winslow, Green and Bosh that played the first 7 minutes of that quarter either. By the time they came off the floor it was 44-40. They're raining down wide open threes and the Heat only had 2 players on the floor that had a snow ball chance in hell of scoring.

[twix2500]

Chemistry is also about knowing the system in wich you play in, acclimating yourself in that system, learning to play with others within that system, being team orientated and being selfless. Motivation and dedication also plays a part. Do these players fit this system? I think they do. I believe it's also a matter of sacrifice & adaptation.

But that is limited to how they complement each other.

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[3ballbomber]

I think there's a bigger problem more than chemistry at play here. Our nonchalant, aloof behavior speaks volumes for me.

This team definitely has a back off mode and other teams take advantage of it too often. Detroit shot wide open threes the whole 2Q, Heat didn't seem interested in closing out their shooters. Didn't like that group of UD, Richardson, Winslow, Green and Bosh that played the first 7 minutes of that quarter either. By the time they came off the floor it was 44-40. They're raining down wide open threes and the Heat only had 2 players on the floor that had a snow ball chance in hell of scoring.

When teams are giving it to us we retreat (hence UD's half time a*s whoopin'). They have no fire, no desire. And spite of those barrage of 3's we were only down 4pts when Spo took the starting 2Q 5 off - The game could still have been won. Instead we started the 2nd half w/ no real energy, no fight. This habit must be addressed because it's signaling to other teams that we have no fortitude and when push comes to shove we have no hunger to prove anything.

[3ballbomber]

Chemistry is also about knowing the system in wich you play in, acclimating yourself in that system, learning to play with others within that system, being team orientated and being selfless. Motivation and dedication also plays a part. Do these players fit this system? I think they do. I believe it's also a matter of sacrifice & adaptation.

But that is limited to how they complement each other.

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But are we dedicated in working hard to build that needed chemistry that can show that we actually can compliment one other!? Or are we just going through the motions. It's not as simple as that i believe.

[Majestic7]

When teams are giving it to us we retreat (hence UD's half time a*s whoopin'). They have no fire, no desire. And spite of those barrage of 3's we were only down 4pts when Spo took the starting 2Q 5 off - The game could still have been won. Instead we started the 2nd half w/ no real energy, no fight. This habit must be addressed because it's signaling to other teams that we have no fortitude and when push comes to shove we have no hunger to prove anything.

Heat were up 4 not down 4. The Pistons didn't take the lead until right before the half. The Heat played pretty well in Q3 and took a 3 point lead into the 4th. They were up as many as 7 points and had the lead for most of the final quarter. Just missed shots at the end to let the game slip away. But...I agree they have a bad habit of backing off in games and giving away leads or allowing other teams to extend leads. That chit has to stop or we could have a rough time of it in January.

[3ballbomber]

When teams are giving it to us we retreat (hence UD's half time a*s whoopin'). They have no fire, no desire. And spite of those barrage of 3's we were only down 4pts when Spo took the starting 2Q 5 off - The game could still have been won. Instead we started the 2nd half w/ no real energy, no fight. This habit must be addressed because it's signaling to other teams that we have no fortitude and when push comes to shove we have no hunger to prove anything.

Heat were up 4 not down 4. The Pistons didn't take the lead until right before the half. The Heat played pretty well in Q3 and took a 3 point lead into the 4th. They were up as many as 7 points and had the lead for most of the final quarter. Just missed shots at the end to let the game slip away. But...I agree they have a bad habit of backing off in games and giving away leads or allowing other teams to extend leads. That chit has to stop or we could have a rough time of it in January.

Even worse, we still had the lead....though not as commanding as 18pts but it was a lead never the less and we just whent through the motions. We did win the 3Q but i expected us to come out w/ far more energy than what we showed considering they really just came back from the 18pt deficit from chucking and making almost every single 3 pointer they took. not exactly anything to fear. But we showed lack of hunger, fire and determination to win. What exactly are we waiting for?

[dancing2thabeet]

God I can't wait to have TJ back. He's the only guy who doesn't take possessions off and always plays with fire. That's why I want to see Birdman get some burn too.

[Bishop45]

Chemistry is also about knowing the system in wich you play in, acclimating yourself in that system, learning to play with others within that system, being team orientated and being selfless. Motivation and dedication also plays a part. Do these players fit this system? I think they do. I believe it's also a matter of sacrifice & adaptation.

But that is limited to how they complement each other.

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Although the chemistry isn't all down pat yet, I think there is def something to say about how their games don't really compliment each other. Going in we knew that Goran's game didn't really suit this roster but still had a little hope that we could work around it, so far he doesn't seem to really click with anybody (hope to see him coming along with Bosh)... which could be a matter of trust but it's just not there right now for them. Not sure if it may ever be, I think they should get another ball handler that complimented Dwyane's game so that we could have something to mold our offense around and maybe build an identity. For us to be successful, I think it is more likely that Goran's going to have to be a feature on our offense (like a 3&D player, secondary ballhandler) instead of the main piece like we hoped because of our roster.

I think if we can get a great wing passer to play with Wade, with our weapons can make us elite again. Bosh/Whiteside, Goran/Wade doesn't look like anything we can play our offense around... I think it would be much easier for us if we could get a player that could match Wade's intensity/passion and overall game. Just wonder where we can find one of those...

Maybe one of the better passing wings in the league who started out as a point guard like Wade...