GT #14: Wizards @ HEAT 7 PM (NBCSW/1500 AM)

[FAH1223]

YOUR Washington Bullets ARE 8-5!

The Bullets begin a home and home with a team they haven't been able to beat in a long while - the Miami HEAT.

The HEAT are coming off an L against the surging Pistons. They bring back the same core that went on a tear to end the season last year that ended them just short of a playoff spot.

Will the Wiz be hungover from partying in South Beach last night and take the L? I'm leaning YES. And we all know who it'll be who shows up playing like crap. This game is also our first look at Kelly Olynyk, who ended the Wizards season in May by making every shot with no Wizard making any effort to defend him.



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LAST GAME:
Kings @ Wizards - 92-110 (W)
HEAT @ Pistons - 103-112 (L)
Lineups:











Bench:

[montestewart]

FAH, I just want to tell you good luck. We're all counting on you.

[nate33]

Yup. This feels like a sure loss. We're about due for a game featuring a confluence of: overconfidence after a 3-game winning streak, underestimation of a sub-.500 team, and too much partying on the town the night before.

The only reason for optimism is that Miami just completed a 6-game road trip and oftentimes, the first home game after a long road trip still feels like a road game.

[NatP4]

When will Candace Buckner be fired? By far the worst beat in the league. I miss Jorge and Michael Lee

[pinkman7382]

When will Candace Buckner be fired? By far the worst beat in the league. I miss Jorge and Michael Lee

why? not sure what she does differently than the other two. she's been solid at the beat

[JWizmentality]

Loss. Miami is our Daddy. We always lose to them.

[trast66]

I think Miami swept us last season. Any road win is tough. Really interested to see how (if) we scheme Whiteside. He tortured us last year. In Miami's last six games this year Whiteside stats:

3 Wins: 17.3 PPG, 15.7 RPG, 3.0 BPG, 2.3 SPG, 58.8 FG%, Net Rating +11.1
3 Losses: 12.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 47.1 FG%, Net Rating -14.3

He averages about 28 minutes per game.

I would think best strategy is keep a body on him at all times and put him on the FT line as needed. 24 fouls to give between Gortat, Morris, Mahinmi, and Smith. And perhaps go small on offense and try to run him off the court. Really need our finishers at the rim to be strong tonight.

[J-Ves]

I’ll predict a comfortable win since all signs point to a disappointing loss.


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[nate33]

I think Miami swept us last season. Any road win is tough. Really interested to see how (if) we scheme Whiteside. He tortured us last year. In Miami's last six games this year Whiteside stats:

3 Wins: 17.3 PPG, 15.7 RPG, 3.0 BPG, 2.3 SPG, 58.8 FG%, Net Rating +11.1
3 Losses: 12.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 1.0 SPG, 47.1 FG%, Net Rating -14.3

He averages about 28 minutes per game.

I would think best strategy is keep a body on him at all times and put him on the FT line as needed. 24 fouls to give between Gortat, Morris, Mahinmi, and Smith. And perhaps go small on offense and try to run him off the court. Really need our finishers at the rim to be strong tonight.

It's weird. Gortat usually does pretty well against big burly centers like Drummond, Howard, Jordan, etc. But Whiteside owns him.

Look at their last 5 matchups. Total domination.

Gortat has averaged 12 points, 11 boards and 0.4 blocks
Whiteside has averaged 23 points, 19 boards and 3.0 blocks

[Ruzious]

When will Candace Buckner be fired? By far the worst beat in the league. I miss Jorge and Michael Lee

What's that got to do with tonight's game? I agree with pinkman.

[Ruzious]

This game is also our first look at Kelly Olynyk, who ended the Wizards season in May by making every shot with no Wizard making any effort to defend him.

We cannot stop Olynyk; we can only hope to contain him. He is actually making 47.2% of his 3's and taking a significant number of them, and he's got a much higher rebound rate this season. The Clynyk and Adebayo could make a decent combo at center if they ever decide to trade Whiteside.

[Kanyewest]

If you guys want torture yourselves. The Kelly Olynyk highlights from game 7.

https://youtu.be/gL93RjhIXps?t=40s

[Tricky_Kid]

FAH, I just want to tell you good luck. We're all counting on you.

Streak must be alive! Good luck!

[Tricky_Kid]

Loss. Miami is our Daddy. We always lose to them.

Whem we last time win over Heat playing in Miami? I don't recall

[trast66]

If you guys want torture yourselves. The Kelly Olynyk highlights from game 7.

https://youtu.be/gL93RjhIXps?t=40s

Painful. Posting that link here could be considered cyber bullying.

[montestewart]

Loss. Miami is our Daddy. We always lose to them.

Whem we last time win over Heat playing in Miami? I don't recall

12/7/2015, here's the box score

[ducler]

[queridiculo]

Getting one in Miami and then winning the second game of the home and home would be a great way to make up for some of those terrible early season losses.

Not confident given our track record but it's a chance for the team to take a step forward so it'll be interesting to see how the guys respond to the challenge.

Wall in particular needs to step up and decide his matchup in his favor for once, Dragic has looked the more effective player in the majority of those outings so far.

[DANNYLANDOVER]

If you guys want torture yourselves. The Kelly Olynyk highlights from game 7.

https://youtu.be/gL93RjhIXps?t=40s

[Tricky_Kid]

Loss. Miami is our Daddy. We always lose to them.

Whem we last time win over Heat playing in Miami? I don't recall

12/7/2015, here's the box score

Thx Monte!
It's hard to believe we didn't won since 2015 vs Lebronless Heat... this one will be tough no doubt.
I hope my hard work on Heat forum will pay off