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Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 2:31 pm
by Chosen01
Miami Heat
VS
PreviewA brief homestand for the Miami Heat features visits from the former teams of Chris Bosh and LeBron James.
Bosh is the first to get a look at his old club Sunday when the Heat look to defeat the Toronto Raptors for the sixth straight time.
Neither Bosh nor James has dropped a home game against his former team, and James will get another crack at Cleveland on Tuesday in the finale of this two-game stretch at home. Bosh, meanwhile, saw action twice in Miami's four-game sweep of Toronto (8-16) last season, totaling 37 points and 12 rebounds.Miami (17-6) shot 51.9 percent and made 8 of 13 3-pointers in bouncing back from Wednesday's 105-97 loss at Milwaukee that ended a five-game win streak. Dwyane Wade led six Heat players in double figures with 26 points.
"Tonight was probably the best game from start to finish, as far as playing hard and communicating on both ends, that we had all season," said James, who had 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. "So it was a good win."
James credited coach Erik Spoelstra's tough practice Thursday in which the Heat broke down all aspects of the team via film and some honest communication.
"It was no-holds barred, no tongues being held," James said. "If we're going to be held to a championship standard, we need to go out and play like it. No one can take things personal if someone says something to him. We've got to take constructive criticism."
The Heat have won four straight at home, where they are averaging 105.3 points for one of the NBA's best marks. Toronto has dropped four in a row at Miami and fell by an average of 13.0 points in the four meetings last season.Wade has averaged 32.1 points in his last eight matchups with Toronto.
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Let's Not Suck
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 2:35 pm
by WD
Just win and enjoy the SuperBowl
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 3:55 pm
by MiaFLSurf
From what I recall we always play like **** against the Raptors on these early Sunday games.
Usually its in Toronto and we lay a huge **** egg.
Could happen today.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:06 pm
by RexBoyWonder
Just get the W, give Miller more minutes and shots and let Dexter play once we go ahead.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:09 pm
by Ahmed1212
Believe it or not but this should actually be a close game. Raptors are coming off a feel good win and their players are actually playing with some confidence. I say 93-100 Heat. But a close game
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:14 pm
by RexBoyWonder
Ahmed1212 wrote:Believe it or not but this should actually be a close game. Raptors are coming off a feel good win and their players are actually playing with some confidence. I say 93-100 Heat. But a close game
IF we deside to play defense it's not close. but we probably won't.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:33 pm
by TrueRain
Ahmed1212 wrote:Believe it or not but this should actually be a close game. Raptors are coming off a feel good win and their players are actually playing with some confidence. I say 93-100 Heat. But a close game
Make no mistake about it. No way SHOULD this be a close a game. But in all likelihood, it probably will.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:38 pm
by orangeparka
Dominate until 4th quarter.
Suck rest of the way.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 4:42 pm
by Cakeman21
Posters scared of the Raptors
Heat by 20+
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:26 pm
by SuperHigh
Our logo right now is this:
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:30 pm
by Zasterror
^ Very disturbing...but couldn't be described any better.
I hope Bosh has a great game tonight, he always want to show up against his former squad. I expect Bosh to have more attempts than usual today.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:32 pm
by Pimpwerx
I think this is a better test than the Sixers. Let's see if we play down to this team, or come out and crush them. Let's go Heat! PEACE.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:38 pm
by noname2797
Ahmed1212 wrote:Believe it or not but this should actually be a close game. Raptors are coming off a feel good win and their players are actually playing with some confidence. I say 93-100 Heat. But a close game
I wouldnt say that
Raptors offense is complete **** without bargnani (still out)
easy win for you guys
prediction for me is 98-75
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:38 pm
by DefenseWins
They don't have Bargnani right? Then there is no way this should be close. AT ALL. If it's close, the HEat should be ashamed of themselves for playing down to their opponent AGAIN.
Freakin' blow them out, and let the stars get rest, and the bench has to step up....
apparently the coach was the defensive coach for the Mavs. I better not see them not knowing what to do when the zone happens or something... not every team's personnel can play a zone. Raptors and defense don't even go together.
I actually expect Miller to drop 30 lol.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:43 pm
by Kerosene
Win.
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:46 pm
by FlashTheKilla
Trap game.
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:54 pm
by OtW
Raptors in 4. GG League. But, on a serious note, I have a feeling that DeRozen is going to have a career game, and that Magloire is gonna start a fight.
Welcome back Big Cat
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Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 5:56 pm
by lolcat
Oh wow the game starts at 1? Thought it was at 3 for some reason lol
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 6:02 pm
by MadPT
Oh no, is it listen to a kid announce half the game day? Go Heat!
Re: Toronto Raptors @ Miami Heat 2/5 1PM EST
Posted: Sun Feb 5, 2012 6:03 pm
by TRG
If the Heat somehow lose this, my mood will be ruined for the Super Bowl.
Don't let me down Heat!