[Game 2] Philadelphia 76ers @ Miami Heat - Wednesday May 4, 7:30pm est

[oreon]

I use to dislike Harden...but now I'm feeling a little bit sorry for him

Nah don't. He did it to himself. Unlike guys like Bron, CP3 or Durant who put in extra work in the offseason to stay in shape Harden was out here stuffing hot dogs and hitting the strip club. Not that he doesn't deserve to enjoy his life just means his decline gonna come sooner

[marson]

If we win the chip, Wade gonna be allowed in the locker room ?

That’s his arena and locker room.

Yeah, it's called Miami Wade County for a reason. He can do whatever he wants in the state lol

[marson]

I use to dislike Harden...but now I'm feeling a little bit sorry for him

Nah don't. He did it to himself. Unlike guys like Bron, CP3 or Durant who put in extra work in the offseason to stay in shape Harden was out here stuffing hot dogs and hitting the strip club. Not that he doesn't deserve to enjoy his life just means his decline gonna come sooner

Yeah, I don't feel bad for him. I'm pretty sure he's happy he is in Miami for the elite strip clubs

[oreon]

It's either Dipo or Lowry at this point. Lowry gets you more courtvision, Dipo defense and slashing ability perhaps

Lowry is a must. We see when he's not there sometimes this team forgets how to run an offense and they just do dumb sheet.

Yeah so Dipo gets mins cut unless Spo does some other tinkering.

Unfortunately yeah. I just don't know if the next series you can get away with Butler and 3 guards Dipo, Herro, Lowry. I am usually pro small ball but there is a thing as going too small. I think against Boston or Bucks that lineup would get demolished. Usually when you go small you want to do it with long athletic wings instead of guards

[Wiltside]

Just got out my meeting. 2-0 baby.

Great work ChalmOP

[Vertical Limit]

Heat 16-0 all time when leading 2-0 in a series

[3ballbomber]

Heat 16-0 all time when leading 2-0 in a series

Was always a matter of by how many games. Imagine being beaten by a team w/ Harden in it

[Wiltside]

How was Vic? Looks like he had a good game on paper

[oreon]

How was Vic? Looks like he had a good game on paper

Meh first half. Really good 2nd half. He had some dumb fouls and turnovers tho. But defense was good on Harden.

[balla345]

Lowry is a must. We see when he's not there sometimes this team forgets how to run an offense and they just do dumb sheet.

Yeah so Dipo gets mins cut unless Spo does some other tinkering.

Unfortunately yeah. I just don't know if the next series you can get away with Butler and 3 guards Dipo, Herro, Lowry. I am usually pro small ball but there is a thing as going too small. I think against Boston or Bucks that lineup would get demolished. Usually when you go small you want to do it with long athletic wings instead of guards

You think that’s going to stop spo? Lol he will go ultra small

[Vertical Limit]

Theres definitely minutes for dipo even if lowry is back.. hed probably be the best defender we have on Tatum if the celtics advance.. some players may fall out of the rotation like caleb, but our bench stays ready regardless..

[3ammy3uck3ts]

Theres definitely minutes for dipo even if lowry is back.. hed probably be the best defender we have on Tatum if the celtics advance.. some players may fall out of the rotation like caleb, but our bench stays ready regardless..

My guess would be no Gabe minutes and less Strus minutes. Unless of course Spo decides to run PJ as our backup center or something and eliminates dedmons minutes. Hard to see that happening though.

Dipo is at 18/42 (43%) from 3 over the last 7 so he’s basically replaced Duncan or Strus shooting if needed.

[QUIZ]

GG OP

[harlem_ball]

Yeah so Dipo gets mins cut unless Spo does some other tinkering.

Unfortunately yeah. I just don't know if the next series you can get away with Butler and 3 guards Dipo, Herro, Lowry. I am usually pro small ball but there is a thing as going too small. I think against Boston or Bucks that lineup would get demolished. Usually when you go small you want to do it with long athletic wings instead of guards

You think that’s going to stop spo? Lol he will go ultra small

You know it. Smallballs for life

[AirP.]

Theres definitely minutes for dipo even if lowry is back.. hed probably be the best defender we have on Tatum if the celtics advance.. some players may fall out of the rotation like caleb, but our bench stays ready regardless..

My guess would be no Gabe minutes and less Strus minutes. Unless of course Spo decides to run PJ as our backup center or something and eliminates dedmons minutes. Hard to see that happening though.

Dipo is at 18/42 (43%) from 3 over the last 7 so he’s basically replaced Duncan or Strus shooting if needed.

Oladipo has been good at catch and shoot 3pt for a few years now, it's his pull up 3s that were here and there since he's had medical issues. In the future(this year or next) even if there's a dip in 3pt shooting going to Oladipo, upgrading the defender is just to big of an overall upgrade not to do, you go from Strus/Robinson being hunted to having to hunt Lowry which is way better for Miami.

Oladipo C&S 3s
21-22 38.9% 8 gp
20-21 37.5% 33 gp
19-20 27.5% 19 gp
18-19 40.6% 36 gp
17-18 39.4% 75 gp
16-17 36.5% 67 gp

[MiamiSun]

Went to the game last night, a few notes from seeing the action live in person:


Maxey is fast. He can get anywhere he wants on the court. That first step is too much to handle.

Victor defense on Harden was good, but Harden is much bigger and stronger that you realize. I always wondered how he was able to do the things he does. It's his ball handling and his deceivingly strong size and strength.

Doc Rivers is a mess. He spends most of the time outs talking and arguing with refs while the Heat are on the sideline getting organized. One Time out, the Sixers were scattered all around their bench when Doc was arguing with the refs and he did not get them huddles up until the Heat were pretty much starting to come back out on the court.

Herro is smooth as butter. The way he moves around on the court looks like he is on skates sometimes.

Oh and finally, his girl is actually a sweetheart. I was in line behind her and her crew waiting for the elevator (the line was about 10 mins long). She was laughing and really nice and humble. I think Herro may have himself a good one there that will last.

[eddieheatfan]

Went to the game last night, a few notes from seeing the action live in person:


Maxey is fast. He can get anywhere he wants on the court. That first step is too much to handle.

Victor defense on Harden was good, but Harden is much bigger and stronger that you realize. I always wondered how he was able to do the things he does. It's his ball handling and his deceivingly strong size and strength.

Doc Rivers is a mess. He spends most of the time outs talking and arguing with refs while the Heat are on the sideline getting organized. One Time out, the Sixers were scattered all around their bench when Doc was arguing with the refs and he did not get them huddles up until the Heat were pretty much starting to come back out on the court.

Herro is smooth as butter. The way he moves around on the court looks like he is on skates sometimes.

Oh and finally, his girl is actually a sweetheart. I was in line behind her and her crew waiting for the elevator (the line was about 10 mins long). She was laughing and really nice and humble. I think Herro may have himself a good one there that will last.

that's great to hear