2023 NBA Finals, The Last Stand: Heat @ Nuggets, 6/12 @ 8:30pm

[balla345]

I still cant believe struss miss that wide open 3. Makes that 18/18 in practice.

[DayofMourning]

that was over a month ago..

You ever played sports? Not jabbing, just asking.

yes, football. not basketball though. dont tell me jimmy was hobbled when i see hm out there running and jumping. if he can do that, he can get a shot and play harder.

You watched ole boy play all year and then went on a tirade bout Hart drop kicking his leg, then watched Butler throw darts at the rim ever after. I mean, logically, you know he was hurt, right?

[RRR3]

Jimmy had a great playoffs overall even if he had a disappointing finish. We definitely exceeded expectations. Loved how aggressive Bam was this finals but his lack of efficiency is kinda proof of why those of you asking for Bam to be more aggressive aren’t really paying attention. Bam is a broken play scorer he’s not a guy guy give it to when you need a bucket in the half court.

[QUIZ]

I still cant believe struss miss that wide open 3. Makes that 18/18 in practice.

And those Zeller minutes

[BaffLer]

Congrats on a great Playoff Run. Many of you did not even want to make the playoffs but this one was memorable.

Miami showed how much parity there truly is in the East.

Congrats again!

Shiiit you can find posts of me saying the Heat should just tank. But we didn't and made it to the Finals. Disappointing end result. But it was a damn good run

[HeatingUp3]

Im happy for Joker. Once in a lifetime talent, smart and respectful.
Great RUN at least we beaten BOSTON our most hated team!!!!!!!!!

Now its DAME time. BRING HIM HOME. Get a PF and next year we are champions.

[Shewasfly]

The team went further than I thought they would, If I'm going to be honest. It was fun, but they (mostly Jimmy) seemed to run out of juice against Boston. And really, I rather see them lose 4-1 in the finals than be the first team in NBA history to lose leading 3-0. Curious what changes we'll make this offseason, can't see them trying to run it back again. But hell, stranger things have happened.

If none of our whale trades (really just Herro for Dame) work out, we will absolutely run it back. We'll pray for Herro to make a huge leap and (unfortunately) try to force Bam as a #1. The only changes I expect are maybe just Strus gone and eventually Lowry traded for depth. I hope we will at least put Jokic in the starting lineup with Bam though. Some damn body has to shoot 3s well in that lineup.

[Spacely]

I take back my apology Jimmy is a bum

Bam 1-7 in the second half, 0-2 in the fourth.

Without bam it would’ve been a blow out so who cares

[3ammy3uck3ts]

I’m still riding with Jimmy. Don’t give a phuk.

Me too. Imagine blaming him when he basically carried this 8th seeded team to the finals. Blame the front office for continuously coming up short throughout the offseason while Butler continues to save them

He went supernova round 1 but we also shot lights out and others stepped up big. After round 1 he came back to earth. He didn’t carry the team, he played like a best player should (until the finals) and the entire team was clicking because of it.

I’m ready to hear what’s really going on with him

[SA37]

For the series:

Strus: 10-43 (23%) 6-32 3s (19%)

Miami: ~ 179-440 (40.7%) ~58-169 from 3 (34.3%)

[Beenie]

I take back my apology Jimmy is a bum

Bam 1-7 in the second half, 0-2 in the fourth.

Jimmy 28% from the field

Both were bad.

I said it.

Can you?

[oreon]

Despite the loss. A successful season. It all feels like a dream cuz tbh based on talent they should never have sniffed the finals. And Denver should it. This isn't big 3 era, so we shouldn't look at it as championship or busts. And none of the role players should get any slander. They all out played their talent levels.

[3ammy3uck3ts]

I still cant believe struss miss that wide open 3. Makes that 18/18 in practice.

Surprised you didn’t blame it on Bam

[KingDavid]

Jimmy had a great playoffs overall even if he had a disappointing finish. We definitely exceeded expectations. Loved how aggressive Bam was this finals but his lack of efficiency is kinda proof of why those of you asking for Bam to be more aggressive aren’t really paying attention. Bam is a broken play scorer he’s not a guy guy give it to when you need a bucket in the half court.

He'd be an MVP level talent if he had that in combination with his insane defense.

Sammy was right, we're lowkey kind of asking Bam to be lebron. That isn't fair.

[eddieheatfan]

Im happy for Joker. Once in a lifetime talent, smart and respectful.
Great RUN at least we beaten BOSTON our most hated team!!!!!!!!!

Now its DAME time. BRING HIM HOME. Get a PF and next year we are champions.

heat needs a PG too cuz lowry will be older and thus more injury prone and gabe is a scrub with heart

[contract]

Spo needs to answer for a lot after this game. The offense disintegrated, and then at the end the entire offense was give it to Jimmy and hope for a miracle.

I'm gonna call cap.

Other than some questionable rotations (Zeller in, no Herro) Spo's game plan had us in prime position to win the whole game. Just could never capitalize. The offense simply was not there.

Seriously.. people are blaming this on Spoelstra? We are the eighth seeded team that beat the Bucks and Celtics, went to the NBA Finals and fought our asses off in the elimination game.

Kept the best offense in the league to 104 points per game, they were scoring 115 to 130 points a game against everyone in the western playoffs.

Every fan here knew, we never had offensive talent. We relied on Caleb, vincent and strus and robinson to have some career playoff highs throughout the postseason to get to this point. 4 guys thay didnt get drafted.

Overall a very successful season by the players and coaching staff. Far exceeded expectations. They made me proud to be a Heat fan and Spoelstra showed the world with this limited squad that he is THE man.

Short offseason, we have to make some decisions.

Lowry and Dipo expirings gets us 39 million we can trade to a team trying to get rid of star players. We got other assets. We are in a good position to have a very big offseason and get back to the Finals.

Doing a great job overall doesn't absolve you when you **** the bed.

[Grumpy Heat Fan]

You ever played sports? Not jabbing, just asking.

yes, football. not basketball though. dont tell me jimmy was hobbled when i see hm out there running and jumping. if he can do that, he can get a shot and play harder.

You watched ole boy play all year and then went on a tirade bout Hart drop kicking his leg, then watched Butler throw darts at the rim ever after. I mean, logically, you know he was hurt, right?

yes

[Rapaz]

I’m still riding with Jimmy. Don’t give a phuk.

Me too. Imagine blaming him when he basically carried this 8th seeded team to the finals. Blame the front office for continuously coming up short throughout the offseason while Butler continues to save them

Absolutely. The blame squarely is on the front office.

[Shewasfly]

Spo needs to answer for a lot after this game. The offense disintegrated, and then at the end the entire offense was give it to Jimmy and hope for a miracle.

I'm gonna call cap.

Other than some questionable rotations (Zeller in, no Herro) Spo's game plan had us in prime position to win the whole game. Just could never capitalize. The offense simply was not there.

Seriously.. people are blaming this on Spoelstra? We are the eighth seeded team that beat the Bucks and Celtics, went to the NBA Finals and fought our asses off in the elimination game.

Kept the best offense in the league to 104 points per game, they were scoring 115 to 130 points a game against everyone in the western playoffs.

Every fan here knew, we never had offensive talent. We relied on Caleb, vincent and strus and robinson to have some career playoff highs throughout the postseason to get to this point. 4 guys thay didnt get drafted.

Overall a very successful season by the players and coaching staff. Far exceeded expectations. They made me proud to be a Heat fan and Spoelstra showed the world with this limited squad that he is THE man.

Short offseason, we have to make some decisions.

Lowry and Dipo expirings gets us 39 million we can trade to a team trying to get rid of star players. We got other assets. We are in a good position to have a very big offseason and get back to the Finals.

Well said

[Jfh20]

I’m still riding with Jimmy. Don’t give a phuk.

Me too. Imagine blaming him when he basically carried this 8th seeded team to the finals. Blame the front office for continuously coming up short throughout the offseason while Butler continues to save them

8th seed lol.. did you forget we were the 1 seed last year and still loss? With the same team basically? Jimmy butler saves us from wat? I would if prefered we didn’t make playoffs n kept the pick