ECSF: | (3) Miami Heat vs (2) Toronto Raptors | TOR 2-1

PD28 · Post #2161 » by **PD28** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:21 am

Anyone want to defend why Wade was shooting around during the Canadian anthem? Also, did he do this during the american one too? Never thought of him as a classy player and he keeps proving me right.

MrBigShot · Post #2162 » by **MrBigShot** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:21 am

Lowry is something else. Wade tried to put the team on his back but doesn't look like anyone else on the Heat was able to do enough.

Post #2163 » by **Duffman100** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:22 am

Edrees wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
Hero wrote:People have been overrating the Heat all season and finally things may be calming down. Especially the ones who actually think the Heat could do something to the Cavs. Turns out they might not even get past the 2nd round.

If the Cavs are destroying the Hawks, that means that neither the Raptors nor the Heat are going to be any significant challenge. Both are playing to get to the Conference finals at this point.

Sorry no it just means lebron owns the hawks

And he'll own both the Raptors and the Heat too. If Carroll can't slow down JJ, he ain't going to slow down Lebron.

Crazomali · Post #2164 » by **Crazomali** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:23 am

this is the kyle lowry raps fans always knew

Edrees · Post #2165 » by **Edrees** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:24 am

Duffman100 wrote:
Edrees wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
If the Cavs are destroying the Hawks, that means that neither the Raptors nor the Heat are going to be any significant challenge. Both are playing to get to the Conference finals at this point.

Sorry no it just means lebron owns the hawks

And he'll own both the Raptors and the Heat too. If Carroll can't slow down JJ, he ain't going to slow down Lebron.

neither the heat or raptors would get swept

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #2166 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:24 am

SaveTheHens wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
yoyoboy wrote:Yeah, but Kyle Lowry scares me. He looks like he's got his groove back after tonight's game. I think to win the series, Toronto needs Lowry to be the best player on the floor between both teams, and I wouldn't count that possibility out in a single series. If LeBron's cold, Kyrie and Love are controlled, and Lowry heats up, we could be in major trouble.

And if JV develops a reliably 3 point fadeaway, we have a shot.

I mean..cmon..in a 7 game series, you guys just have too much talent.

Gotta have faith & confidence. Carroll is capable of slowing Lebron, Cojo on Kyrie can slow him too, Biyombo can stop the drives, 2Pat may do okay on Love. They have a ton of talent & are favorites but the Raps can make things competitive if everyone shows up. We'd need to win the boards & our backcourt would need to be on fire but I wouldn't doubt we can push it to 7

It's not about the 1:1 match ups with Cleveland - you can beat them if you have elite team defense. Guys need to be able to help on LeBron and recover to the three point line. If they can't do that, none of it matters.

Also,@Fico, a win is a win. If Raps beat y'all, they move on and you go home.

airhaj · Post #2167 » by **airhaj** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:24 am

I want nothing to do with the 20+ 3's a game Cavs.

Kabookalu · Post #2168 » by **Kabookalu** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:24 am

SFour wrote:
Fico92 wrote:It's crazy that people seem to forget that the Heat are missing a max-contract player (and probably 2nd best player). I think this series would be significantly different if Bosh were playing and Whiteside didn't get injured. A lot of talk coming from a franchise who is most known for Drake being on the sidelines at their games

Your post reeks of saltiness. Making excuses already? Bringing up Drake?

Dude ignore him, this guy is one of the worst posters on the GB, always hating on Steph Curry whenever he has the chance to.

Post #2169 » by **Duffman100** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:26 am

airhaj wrote:I want nothing to do with the 20+ 3's a game Cavs.

Especially with our 3 point defense.

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #2170 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:27 am

PD28 wrote:Anyone want to defend why Wade was shooting around during the Canadian anthem? Also, did he do this during the american one too? Never thought of him as a classy player and he keeps proving me right.

Because he's not Canadian? Idk, it's not classy but I think you're nitpicking here. Wasn't there a Muslim player in the 90s who went to the locker room during the national anthem? I wouldn't have an issue with Wiggins or CoJo shooting during the national anthem. :dontknow:

Badonkadonk · Post #2171 » by **Badonkadonk** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:27 am

Did Wade flop this hard when he was younger? He was channeling Harden out there, it was awful to watch.

Continuing his shootaround during the national anthem was a dick move too.

Respect factor down tonight.

PD28 · Post #2172 » by **PD28** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:28 am

Knickstape1214 wrote:
PD28 wrote:Anyone want to defend why Wade was shooting around during the Canadian anthem? Also, did he do this during the american one too? Never thought of him as a classy player and he keeps proving me right.

Because he's not Canadian? Idk, it's not classy but I think you're nitpicking here. Wasn't there a Muslim player in the 90s who went to the locker room during the national anthem? I wouldn't have an issue with Wiggins or CoJo shooting during the national anthem.

Hey man, as long as we can agree it wasn't classy I am fine. I personally have never seen this before.

SaveTheHens · Post #2173 » by **SaveTheHens** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:30 am

Duffman100 wrote:
Edrees wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
If the Cavs are destroying the Hawks, that means that neither the Raptors nor the Heat are going to be any significant challenge. Both are playing to get to the Conference finals at this point.

Sorry no it just means lebron owns the hawks

And he'll own both the Raptors and the Heat too. If Carroll can't slow down JJ, he ain't going to slow down Lebron.

Umm JJ's been shooting about 36.5% this series and barely had an impact today. Not sure why you don't have any faith in your own team lol but i guess ill stop responding

gino_giode · Post #2174 » by **gino_giode** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:31 am

Without Whiteside's inside presence the Heat really struggle. Losing JV is a big deal for the Raps too, but they're deep and have other guys to go through. Having Haslem inside isn't going to get it done for Miami.

And JJ needs to spend some time shooting after the game. If he can't shoot, then at least draw some fouls.

picc · Post #2175 » by **picc** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:31 am

Im more impressed by the raptors defense than anything. If they had a real allstar quality player in place of derozan they could make a finals run.

SaveTheHens · Post #2176 » by **SaveTheHens** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:32 am

PD28 wrote:
Knickstape1214 wrote:
PD28 wrote:Anyone want to defend why Wade was shooting around during the Canadian anthem? Also, did he do this during the american one too? Never thought of him as a classy player and he keeps proving me right.

Because he's not Canadian? Idk, it's not classy but I think you're nitpicking here. Wasn't there a Muslim player in the 90s who went to the locker room during the national anthem? I wouldn't have an issue with Wiggins or CoJo shooting during the national anthem.

Hey man, as long as we can agree it wasn't classy I am fine. I personally have never seen this before.

Very classless, hard to dispute that

SaveTheHens · Post #2177 » by **SaveTheHens** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:33 am

picc wrote:Im more impressed by the raptors defense than anything. If they had a real allstar quality player in place of derozan they could make a finals run.

Agreed. I'm hoping that letting Lowry & Derozan shoot out of their slumps may pay off in the end. If both are firing at a high clip by the time we get to the ECF we have a chance

Kabookalu · Post #2178 » by **Kabookalu** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:34 am

SaveTheHens wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
Edrees wrote:
Sorry no it just means lebron owns the hawks

And he'll own both the Raptors and the Heat too. If Carroll can't slow down JJ, he ain't going to slow down Lebron.

Umm JJ's been shooting about 36.5% this series and barely had an impact today. Not sure why you don't have any faith in your own team lol but i guess ill stop responding

During the game it feels like JJ has 30 points on 50% shooting. Then you look at the boxscore he only has 15 points on 35% shooting. It feels like JJ has been owning us when he hasn't. It's just the times he does score, he looks dominant.

smallgains · Post #2179 » by **smallgains** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:35 am

Where's the Heat fan who said he bet $500 on tonight's game and that it was "easy money"? Where's that slip?

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #2180 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Sun May 8, 2016 12:36 am

gino_giode wrote:Without Whiteside's inside presence the Heat really struggle. Losing JV is a big deal for the Raps too, but they're deep and have other guys to go through. Having Haslem inside isn't going to get it done for Miami.

And JJ needs to spend some time shooting after the game. If he can't shoot, then at least draw some fouls.

I think losing Whiteside is a bigger loss because Miami has nobody else who can impact the game like him at the 4/5. Raps have Biyombo who has played great in extended minutes. Love how aggressive both players are going after the ball - really puts an emphasis on defensive rebounding. Take one wrong step or if you're a half second half, Biz / JV have the rebound.

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