Miami's starting line-up:Jason WilliamsDwyane WadeJames PoseyUdonis HaslemShaquille O'NealKey rotation guys (lots of 'em):Gary PaytonDerek AndersonAntoine WalkerAlonzo MourningScouting report:-When everything is clicking for this team, they're literally impossible to beat. They have almost an ideal offense, with the best low-post threat in possibly the history of the game, to go with the one of the league's best slashers, and some shooters. Their shooters, lucky for us, are very inconsistent. If we can catch them on an off night, we have a chance. Last time, Dwyane completely went off, so we need to play a little better D on him. Expect Orien to play a little more tonight, as he is the only player big, strong, and fast enough to even keep Wade in their sight. We have to double like crazy on Sahq, of course, but now we have to watch out for Udonis Haslem's newly developed midrange jumper. Pretty much the only thing we can depend on if we really can win this thing is Miami plays selfish ball (cough*Toine*cough). If we can get them taking the first available shot, i'll take us in the upset. Only now they have a coach that will discipline them more. Reilly has more control over his team than Van Gundy did. Haslem is a beast on the boards as is Gomes, so don't expect Ryan to have as good a night as he has been having lately. Expect his defensive rebounding to go down, although his offensive boards might stay the same. Whem Miami doubles Paul, I'm guessing they'll leave Gomes, so he should be able to sneak in for some offensive boards.How to play them:-Run, run, and do some more running. We've got to get the big fella tired to win this thing. The more time he is on the bench, the better chance we have. We need to attack Shaq, drive to the basket when he's in the game. We'll have to watch out fo Zo, but we really need to attack Shaq. Jason Williams is not very good at defense, so expect Delonte to play well. If we can do a pick-and-roll w/ Delonte and whoever Shaq's guarding, we really could tear this team apart. If they try to rotate on the perimeter, we have plenty of shooters. If they rotate w/ their PF, Gomes will find a seem, and we could get some easy buckets. I'm not very concerned offensively, but definsively, there's almost nothing you can do. We'll just have to be aggressive and force turnovers, especially w/ DWade. He's turnover prone, especially in a faster tempo. Let's puch the pace and see what's gonna happen.Break out players (newly added):-For Boston, it's Delonte West. He will terrorize Miami on the pcik-and-roll. Expect close to 17 and 7 assists.-For Miami, Dwyane Wade. Starting off, Wally will probably guard him, and that's just trouble for us. We need to collapse completely in order for Dwyane to not kill us.Key Match-up:Shaquille O'Neal vs. Raef/KandiWe'll have to keep Shaq off the blocks as much as possible, if that's even possible. Expect Kandi man to get close to 10 minutes, and probably get about 5 fouls. Final Prediction:BOS- 99 MIA- 106
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (HeatBasketball @ Mar 1 2006, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Heat will win although Pierce may present a challenge because of William's horrible defence.</div>You think Jason Williams is going to cover Paul Pierce? We are deffinitly out matched in this game, but maybe our momentum can carry us to a win. I don't have a TV to watch it on, can some on hit me up with a score?
C's lost....thanks to antoine. Anyway, we allowed 56 points in the paint, and you cant do that and get a win, only lost by 7 tho, not too bad.
yeah, i think we played them as well as we could. they're just too good. Brilliant comeback, but it's hard to win when you're busy pulling daggers out of your heart (thanks antoine). Man, those 3's were deep! Kind of disappointing, but i won't let it get to me.I was on the money when i said Delonte would have a big game. Well, it pretty much all came in the fourth quarter, but oh well. finished w/ 20, 3, and 3.
The Heat played a great game. If only Walker was hitting those shots in Dallas. He and Williams are having a great year but I still think the Pistons are the best team in the east.
thanks, man. i try to cut these down, too. I could probably write about the heat and how good they are for about two pages. ha, not trying to boast, although it sounds like it.
Delonte is god but yea a great game for the C's. Gomes once again had a good night, Paul was Paul, glad to see Al back on the court but he needs to be rested more. he was limping on the court and was making facial expressions that looked to be of pain. DONT RUSH AL BACK LIKE YOU DID TO TONY! also... play Gerald Green a little bit, cummon. he isnt gunna come in and make us winners, obviously, but he could be a good scoring punch off the bench and we need that
