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Post#21 » by HeatFanLifer » Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:22 pm

Do we need to start a goodboy appreciation thread or is he back?
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Re: Monday 2/24 @Cle vs Mia 7 PM EST 

Post#22 » by Bishop45 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:46 pm

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Wilder my mans but he lost the first fight fare and square. Good for Fury
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Re: Monday 2/24 @Cle vs Mia 7 PM EST 

Post#23 » by IggieCC » Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:32 pm

I don't follow boxing, but the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this Fury guy was Beast Titan.

small head, long ass arms, thick and flabby mid-section. not the most impressive looking, but must be very effective in what he does.

wonder if Love will play this game. let's go Heat
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Post#24 » by GopherIt! » Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:33 pm

eddieheatfan wrote:if the heat play like they did today/yesterday then they have a chance in beating a pretty mediocre team


the play of this team will need to improve if they expect to beat medicore teams with consistency. without it there will be more Atlanta type games producing similar results.
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Post#25 » by Majestic7 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:17 pm

Win.

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Post#26 » by goodboy » Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:42 pm

Majestic7 wrote:Win.

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A challenging win should suffice for us. Must translates last night win over to Mondays game against Cleveland Cavaliers.
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a challenging win should suffice for us? wth :roll:
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Post#28 » by HeatFanLifer » Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:57 pm

IggieCC wrote:a challenging win should suffice for us? wth :roll:


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Post#29 » by Majestic7 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:58 pm

Uh Oh, Butler's personal reason may be ongoing. Looks like he may miss another game.

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Majestic7 wrote:Uh Oh, Butler's personal reason may be ongoing. Looks like he may miss another game.

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Post#31 » by County of Wade » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:14 pm

Jimmy didnt travel with the team.

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Post#32 » by twix2500 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:17 pm

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goodboy wrote:Interesting that we are facing this team again,

I wonder if they will change, have major adjustments by the Cavaliers.


will be interesting to face this particular team again. i concur that adjustments will be made.
Doubt the Cavs are in the mindset of adjustments with the turmoil the past few weeks in the coaching staff

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Post#33 » by Majestic7 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:19 pm

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Post#34 » by twix2500 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:19 pm

Majestic7 wrote:Uh Oh, Butler's personal reason may be ongoing. Looks like he may miss another game.

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Might as well do it during the Cavs game. They don't need him.

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Re: Monday 2/24 @Cle vs Mia 7 PM EST 

Post#35 » by MettaWorldPanda » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:21 am

Well at least we have great depth at SF to help ease the blow of missing Butler. We saw that in full display last game.
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Post#36 » by DayofMourning » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:28 am

MettaWorldPanda wrote:Well at least we have great depth at SF to help ease the blow of missing Butler. We saw that in full display last game.


Crowder bro. So good.

Would rather just give him Iggy's 15 million next year.
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Well at least we have great depth at SF to help ease the blow of missing Butler. We saw that in full display last game.


Crowder bro. So good.

Would rather just give him Iggy's 15 million next year.

We can't let Crowder get away. I would rather keep him over Dragic and DJJ tbh. Have to keep our Marquette guys in for the long haul.
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:Well at least we have great depth at SF to help ease the blow of missing Butler. We saw that in full display last game.


Crowder bro. So good.

Would rather just give him Iggy's 15 million next year.

We can't let Crowder get away. I would rather keep him over Dragic and DJJ tbh. Have to keep our Marquette guys in for the long haul.


I'm torn there. Dragic is so good offensively when he's on, scoring wise. Passing has been better. Defense ain't getting better.

DJJ seems to be a piece of clay. His 3 point shot has gotten better. I expect him to make it these days. He's got good D tendencies. He's calmed down a bit recently from the crazy athletic antics. I think he's still got room. I'd like to see his ceiling.

Jae has been rock solid though. What a ridiculously good trade for us. Just on the Winslow for Jae swap.

Sorry, Winnie. Wish you the best, but damn. Some dudes just come in and produce without all the fluff.
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Crowder bro. So good.

Would rather just give him Iggy's 15 million next year.

We can't let Crowder get away. I would rather keep him over Dragic and DJJ tbh. Have to keep our Marquette guys in for the long haul.


I'm torn there. Dragic is so good offensively when he's on, scoring wise. Passing has been better. Defense ain't getting better.

DJJ seems to be a piece of clay. His 3 point shot has gotten better. I expect him to make it these days. He's got good D tendencies. He's calmed down a bit recently from the crazy athletic antics. I think he's still got room. I'd like to see his ceiling.

Jae has been rock solid though. What a ridiculously good trade for us. Just on the Winslow for Jae swap.

Sorry, Winnie. Wish you the best, but damn. Some dudes just come in and produce without all the fluff.

It's going to be tough to keep everyone. Especially with the glut at SF and KZ Okpala waiting in the wings. Hoping Crowder and Dragic play some ball with one and one deals. DJJ is going to get a 3 year deal which will make it tough for us to retain him.
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:
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MettaWorldPanda wrote:We can't let Crowder get away. I would rather keep him over Dragic and DJJ tbh. Have to keep our Marquette guys in for the long haul.


I'm torn there. Dragic is so good offensively when he's on, scoring wise. Passing has been better. Defense ain't getting better.

DJJ seems to be a piece of clay. His 3 point shot has gotten better. I expect him to make it these days. He's got good D tendencies. He's calmed down a bit recently from the crazy athletic antics. I think he's still got room. I'd like to see his ceiling.

Jae has been rock solid though. What a ridiculously good trade for us. Just on the Winslow for Jae swap.

Sorry, Winnie. Wish you the best, but damn. Some dudes just come in and produce without all the fluff.

It's going to be tough to keep everyone. Especially with the glut at SF and KZ Okpala waiting in the wings. Hoping Crowder and Dragic play some ball with one and one deals. DJJ is going to get a 3 year deal which will make it tough for us to retain him.


Going to be tough. Glad it's not my job to decide. I couldn't do it.

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