Game #53: Miami Heat (25-27) vs. Atlanta Hawks (33-17)
by David Dwork on Feb 10, 2010 4:00 PM EST
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PrintFresh off their surprising (to say the least) victory over the Houston Rockets last night at the AAA, the Heat now get to the opportunity to really show if the resurgence they showed on Tuesday night is for real, or if it was just an isolated win in the midst of the loss-filled February. Now despite that they didn't win any of the recent games, Miami has fared well against the better teams in the Eastern Conference. They just haven't had anyone step up during crunch time and generally fizzle out.
If Miami can play the same type of game that did last night against the Rockets, they are going to a win a lot more games. I can't remember the last time I saw the Heat hustling so much on offense. Usually there is a guy with the ball moving around and everyone else is standing still, waiting for a pass. Not last night though, as every Heat play was incredibly active.
The ball movement was great, which will happen when the guys without the ball are running full speed to get to a spot. Also, credit to the Heat big guys; they were racing to the outside and setting much quicker picks then usual, which keeps the defenders moving and doesn't allow the vacated areas to be covered as quickly.
GAME NOTES
- The Heat and Hawks have played twice this year with both teams getting a win on their home court. That is much more impressive for Miami, who has struggled at home. Atlanta on the other hand has been sick at home, coming into tonight with a 21-5 record at Phillips.
- Miami had 9 players score at least 5 points last night against Houston.
- Speaking of last night, I forgot to mention that James Jones hit his only shot, a trey, in the 4 minutes of garbage time he played. Considering that the Heat had backups playing the majority of the 4th quarter, what does it say about Jones' position on this team when he only gets the final 4 minutes of a blowout?
- Miami has lost 4-straight regular season visits to Atlanta.
- They are also just 2-8 on the 2nd night of back-to-backs.
- For the Heat, Mario Chalmers will be out with his thumb boo boo. On the Atlanta side, Zaza Pachulia will sit out with a hip injury and Joe Johnson is listed as probable as he is dealing with the flu.
This will be the last game before the All-Star break for Miami. They better get plenty of rest because when the break is over, the Heat get going by playing 4 games in 5 nights, all on the road. Tipoff tonight from Phillips Arena will be at 7. Lets go Heat!!
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Where is the game thread????
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:04 PM EST reply actions
i think this is the game thread
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by Davone_Is_BessT on Feb 10, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, use this as the game thread
I wanted to keep the Amare story up top for the time being.
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lol haslem & anthony forgot theyre on the same team =/
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by Davone_Is_BessT on Feb 10, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Hey we can do this thing.
Right the ship, become a force in the east. Not have to make a trade and keep our cap in place.
Oh wait we’re supposed to be talking about the Heat, damn my bad.
Maybe if God smiles on us we get DW1 back LeBron, David Lee and hopefully chalmers can right his ship so we have a solid PG
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:15 PM EST reply actions
Hey Dave who is currently locked up for next year?
because if we get wade and lebron we gotta get somewhat of a supporting cast and a bench
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:30 PM EST reply actions
So if we sign Wade and another superstar
how much cap flexibility do we get to fill out a roster? That is what worries me
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah that worries me too.
We can get another 1 or 2 quality guys but i dont know how deep we would be
Wade, Beasley, Jones, Cook, Chalmers are all locked up for next year.
http://hoopshype.com/salaries/miami.htm
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yupp
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I am praying that he will stay
He has been the man! And underrated (even though reporters say he is a great player) and deserves MVP and more titles
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
When wade settles for threes i die a little inside
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:33 PM EST reply actions
+1
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Wright is perfect so far
and D-Wade may not be doing it with his shooting but his passing is verry nice
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions
how's the team lookin?
Driving the "Get Vincent Jackson" Bandwagon.
"Faster than a speeding walrus" -Me.
"Violence is not the answer, it's the question; the answer is YES!!!"
are we playing well?
Driving the "Get Vincent Jackson" Bandwagon.
"Faster than a speeding walrus" -Me.
"Violence is not the answer, it's the question; the answer is YES!!!"
alright, sounds good
besides, the 4th quarter is Wade’s quarter
Driving the "Get Vincent Jackson" Bandwagon.
"Faster than a speeding walrus" -Me.
"Violence is not the answer, it's the question; the answer is YES!!!"
I dont understand
Why cant Haslem do a lay up like a normal human being? he looks rediculious when he goes to the rim
I'd say this rivalry is a pretty big one
I am pretty sure every Heat fan thinks of the Hawks when you say what team do you hate
or maybe Just Josh Smith
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions
Dae-Dae!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Threeeeee
I used to like the Patriots and Dodgers, then my balls dropped
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Feb 10, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions
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by David Dwork on Feb 10, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Great win
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