Hawks @ Heat: Coach Nate's Debut

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 3:00 pm

Heat host Hawks in second game of back-to-back

The shorthanded Hawks fired their coach yesterday

The Miami Heat (17-17) take on the Atlanta Hawks (14-20) again tonight at the AmericanAirlines Arena on the second game of a back-to-back set.

After overcoming an early fourth quarter deficit in the first game against the Hawks on Sunday, the Heat held on with a late 10-0 run to seal their sixth consecutive victory and fifth straight at home. Hawks management promptly fired head coach Lloyd Pierce yesterday, with assistant coach Nate McMillan installed as interim coach.

The NBA’s hottest team has an excellent chance to keep their NBA-best win streak alive, though we’ve seen the Heat fall victim to trap games many times before against a team with something to prove. Trae Young will be eager to showcase what he can really do on the court after a disappointing performance on Sunday in which he was largely a non-factor.

More concerning for the Heat was the performance of Clint Capela and especially John Collins, with the two big men combining for 54 points and 24 rebounds. Helping matters was an eye-opening showing from Precious Achiuwa, who enjoyed one of his most impressive games so far in his rookie season with 14 points (4-5 FGs, 6-7 FTs), one block, one steal, one assist and seven rebounds in just 12 minutes off the bench.

The injury list so far remains the same, which means that Jimmy Butler will most likely sit out for the second consecutive game with a knee injury.

ODDS: FiveThirtyEight gives the Heat a 70% chance to win the game.

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Post #2 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 3:22 pm

The conversation in Miami:

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The conversation in Atlanta:

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The last matchup:

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skywalker33 · Post #3 » by **skywalker33** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 6:06 pm

Gotta ask, seems like the Hawks FO had to persuade MacMillian to take over the HC job. Being 1 of only 32 HC jobs out there, wouldn't that be a jump-at-it opportunity ?? Was there any trepidation on Nate's part, if so, why ?

jayu70 · Post #4 » by **jayu70** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 6:18 pm

skywalker33 wrote:Gotta ask, seems like the Hawks FO had to persuade MacMillian to take over the HC job. Being 1 of only 32 HC jobs out there, wouldn't that be a jump-at-it opportunity ?? Was there any trepidation on Nate's part, if so, why ?

He is very close with Lloyd. Lloyd wanted him here Lloyd gave his OK.

jayu70 · Post #5 » by **jayu70** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 6:32 pm

jayu70 wrote:
skywalker33 wrote:Gotta ask, seems like the Hawks FO had to persuade MacMillian to take over the HC job. Being 1 of only 32 HC jobs out there, wouldn't that be a jump-at-it opportunity ?? Was there any trepidation on Nate's part, if so, why ?

He is very close with Lloyd. Lloyd wanted him here Lloyd gave his OK.

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jayu70 · Post #6 » by **jayu70** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 6:33 pm

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Spud2nique · Post #7 » by **Spud2nique** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 7:08 pm

We about to go on a 10 game win streak watch.

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ducler · Post #9 » by **ducler** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 8:43 pm

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Post #10 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 9:37 pm

Sarah K. Spencer: On the Bogdanovic front, Nate McMillan said the Hawks are hoping to get him back for tonight’s game, even if he’ll be pretty limited.

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Post #11 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Mar 2, 2021 11:51 pm

Snapping the Heats six game win streak would be a good feeling. Go Hawks

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Post #12 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 12:12 am

Butler sitting?
Line is down to Miami -1.5

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jayu70 · Post #13 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 12:31 am

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Post #14 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 2:19 am

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jayu70 · Post #15 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 2:57 am

Thru the 1st 3 quarters it was a znooze fest, the pace of the game was soooo sloooow. Picked up in the 3rd:
After being tied at 73, Hawks went on a 15-1 run, 13 straight points Trae!!! A 31 point 4th quarter, while holding the Heat to 14 points. Win!

Post #16 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 2:59 am

Snell at the 3 was able to have some attempts!
We finally scored points at the 3 from a starter.

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Post #17 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 3:00 am

Good game overall. Nice win for the team and Nate to start fresh.

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jayu70 · Post #18 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 3:05 am

We needed everyone of those point in the 4th quarter.

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Post #20 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 3:56 am

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