Game 5 - Heat at Celtics - Tues 7PM EST

[TMIMITW]

1 down. 3 to go boys.

Wade has proved time and time he can will 1-2 games by himself, it more than likely won't be game 5, because he'll be a little tired than everyone else. We need Q-rrich to once again socre 15+, Chalmers to continue to produce energy,Dorell to relieve some playmaking from wade and make those open 3s.Beasley to stay aggressive, attacking the basket, getting to the rim

If by some MIRACLE in heaven Jermaine Oneal can shoot 40%, (THATS ALL I ASK FOR!!) then we should keep this close, and hopefully steal one in Boston, to bring it home.

Is there any idea why he is sucking this series

[Frank Lucas]

I'm a Celtic fan here and I think if the Heat win tomorrow night this will go to a 7th game. Looking at the current history of the Cs they always like to make it hard on themselves. They never make it look easy when trying to close out a team. I actually think it will go 7, I don't know why ya'll don't play Wright more, he's been killing the Cs.

[Chosen01]

Who knows, unless Boston said they are going to pay him big next season. Never seen a guy who avg 13/7 on 55% shooting SUCK SOOOOOO BAD. Its incredible!

[Tim_Hardawayy]

Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe on Jim Rome just now:

- Said Wade isn't on LeBron or Kobe's level, and that his performance in that game wasn't that impressive since Miami is down 0-3.

- Called the series over tomorrow night.

I really, really, really hope they show Wade and the Heat some of this stuff. Please.

[SJ2100]

JO is supposedly playing on an injured ankle. I appreciate his effort to tough it out but if he is going to be a detriment to the team he needs to sit and rest it.

In the meantime, I think a good idea would be to play Wade at PG some with Wright and Q both on the wings. It could be our best lineup defensively and allow Q to get things going in the post if they decide to defend him with Ray Allen rather than Paul Pierce, which is likely given Wright's height and length. This could give them some problems and help Q to get going, which is key for us since JO isn't providing anything offensively. Chalmers needs to play with those two as well, possibly in place of Wade when he sits out the start of the 2nd. As good as Arroyo has been, he really can't defend Rondo or R. Allen and the Celts don't play a traditional back-up PG, meaning he will be torched whenever he is in the game.

[salqaddoumi]

Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe on Jim Rome just now:

- Said Wade isn't on LeBron or Kobe's level, and that his performance in that game wasn't that impressive since Miami is down 0-3.

- Called the series over tomorrow night.

I really, really, really hope they show Wade and the Heat some of this stuff. Please.

Jim Rome's show is notorious for bringing on guests that are probably the biggest casual basketball fans you could possibly find. Who cares what anyone on that show has to say?

[Chosen01]

Dan must not know much about basketball, Kobe is clearly not himself anymore, and its clear hes slowly passing his prime. Wade is 2nd best player behind Lebron and it ain't even arguable like it used to be.


I really don't know what I'd do if Heat win game 5, tbh I'd wouldnt mind us losing in game 6(obviously it'd hurt) but i really want us to beat them in game 5, just to shut up all the people who keep saying, KG and celtics game the heat the win, we'll finish them on tuesday, and ROndo saying, "its not a big deal, we'll just have to finish them in 5 games. We're confident",

because celtics fan are just TOO cocky. Yea no team has won a series after 0-3 start doesn't mean the heat will just roll over and play dead. It wasn't like we got blown out in all the games, each game has been relatively close except game 2.

[Dresta]

Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe on Jim Rome just now:

- Said Wade isn't on LeBron or Kobe's level, and that his performance in that game wasn't that impressive since Miami is down 0-3.

- Called the series over tomorrow night.

I really, really, really hope they show Wade and the Heat some of this stuff. Please.

See this is was i mean by media bias when talking about Rose/Beasley. Its the same thing that has the majority of people still thinking that Kobe is a better player then Wade. I mean its not even close anymore.

[Tim_Hardawayy]

EDIT: don't care.

[MartyConlonJr]

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[Flash3]

We need a a couple of omens from yesteryear.....

Bring out the gay wizard emoticon thiing......that used to work.

Also, where's Marty's old "Wade to the Championship" cartoony sig gone.....that used to work too.

Anyway, here's hoping we suxxors.

I support this

[lalalisa]

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haha i missed this

[stiles21]

Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe on Jim Rome just now:

- Said Wade isn't on LeBron or Kobe's level, and that his performance in that game wasn't that impressive since Miami is down 0-3.

- Called the series over tomorrow night.

I really, really, really hope they show Wade and the Heat some of this stuff. Please.

Jim Rome's show is notorious for bringing on guests that are probably the biggest casual basketball fans you could possibly find. Who cares what anyone on that show has to say?

As a Boston fan I'm not saying I agree with him on both points (Wade is on Kobes level, I don't know if anyone is on LeBrons level) but Dan Shaughnessy has been writing about the Boston Celtics and Red Sox for the Boston Globe for over 20 years, I don't think casual fan is a fair way to describe him.

[Tim_Hardawayy]

As a Boston fan I'm not saying I agree with him on both points (Wade is on Kobes level, I don't know if anyone is on LeBrons level) but Dan Shaughnessy has been writing about the Boston Celtics and Red Sox for the Boston Globe for over 20 years, I don't think casual fan is a fair way to describe him.

I was aware Shaughnessy isn't a casual basketball fan, that's why I posted it. It makes the disrespect for Wade and the Heat that much more meaningful.

Dunno if his teammates will do anything about it, but if there's one thing Heat fans have seen in the past, it is that Wade really feeds off this stuff. Before he went berserk in the Mavs series, there was a story about him hearing how they were planning the parade route in Dallas already, while they were down 0-2.

[fishfuego.]

JO is supposedly playing on an injured ankle. I appreciate his effort to tough it out but if he is going to be a detriment to the team he needs to sit and rest it.

In the meantime, I think a good idea would be to play Wade at PG some with Wright and Q both on the wings. It could be our best lineup defensively and allow Q to get things going in the post if they decide to defend him with Ray Allen rather than Paul Pierce, which is likely given Wright's height and length. This could give them some problems and help Q to get going, which is key for us since JO isn't providing anything offensively. Chalmers needs to play with those two as well, possibly in place of Wade when he sits out the start of the 2nd. As good as Arroyo has been, he really can't defend Rondo or R. Allen and the Celts don't play a traditional back-up PG, meaning he will be torched whenever he is in the game.

I agree with everything here, the best line up will be the Wade PG, Wright and Q .

[fishfuego.]

Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe on Jim Rome just now:

- Said Wade isn't on LeBron or Kobe's level, and that his performance in that game wasn't that impressive since Miami is down 0-3.

- Called the series over tomorrow night.

I really, really, really hope they show Wade and the Heat some of this stuff. Please.

Jim Rome's show is notorious for bringing on guests that are probably the biggest casual basketball fans you could possibly find. Who cares what anyone on that show has to say?

As a Boston fan I'm not saying I agree with him on both points (Wade is on Kobes level, I don't know if anyone is on LeBrons level) but Dan Shaughnessy has been writing about the Boston Celtics and Red Sox for the Boston Globe for over 20 years, I don't think casual fan is a fair way to describe him.

My opinion is that the reason LBJ looks to be on a different level is because he has a very good team to play with night in and night out.. motivation is key.. it is not the same thing as an individual to know you've got to wake up on a given day to go to work on a beautiful sunny day or you wake up to a beautiful sunny day to go to the beach with a beautiful babe.. that is the difference with LBJ and Wade.. motivation... the level thing when it comes to those two is greatly miscalculated to Wade's disadvantage.. nothing new

[All In The Name]

I don't know exactly how often Wade checks his twitter, but just in case he takes a look at it before game 5, I think someone with an account should send him all this criticism. As many have noted, it can be a great motivator, and every little bit of motivation helps.

[Poe]

That Celtic playoff intensity is going to wind up leaving as quickly as it suddenly came. The Heat need to do everything they can to keep wearing them out. The Celtics needed this to be a sweep so they could rest for Cleveland, it's why they wanted to face the Bucks.

I believe if the Heat win game 5, they are winning the whole series. Those old legs can only handle so much.

[heat4life]

Guys, don't eat the cheese... Let's hope to keep it close until the end to have a shot at stealing game 5....let's not look past that yet..

[Chosen01]

wtf.. so JO has been playing on a bad ankle? no wonder hes being playing bad, but still doesnt excuse 16%, I've played on a bad ankle, i had proper ankle cushion in the Jordan 6 rings sneakers(really good ankle support) it obviously still hurt but i could still shoot, just not drive much(not advisable). wow spo is a moron then, we'd be better off with Magloire/Joel, since all Jo has been good for is rebounds, and Magloire is a better offensive rebounder than JO, and fouls hard(fouls alot though lol).If hes still playing a bad ankle and continues to blow in 5 MINUTES of game 5(yep thats it) then bench him, we can't afford stupid shots.

Btw Dorell has been playing well this series, he must want a big paycheck, hes deserves it.

Like others have said before

Wade
Dorell
Q
Beasley
Haslem/Joel

is prolly our best lineup, if only we had just another wade even if it were a wade with just his defensive ability w/o the offensive ability this team would be so much better


This game is on Nba tv. .. really? there were no nba tv games last year (correct me if im wrong) and we played the friggin Hawks.