If we are to blame anyone for the loss it is Cliff Robinson and Kidd for missing game winning shots. Kidd missed a three at the end of regulalation, and Robinson at the end of the second OT. But there is no point in blaming them since they did so many other good things. The Net gave it thier absolute all, but I think that they had some bad luck with a lot of shots going in and out.
When was the last time 3 guys got triple doubles in the same game? had their been another overtime It may of happened. Heat didn't play great basketball but did enough to get the win. Which is what contenders do. Still clear Shaq is not near 100% yet and If they sweep the series, It gives the big fella more time to rest up. Eddie Jones is finally stepping up in the playoffs. Their role players are doing exactly what they need to do to win a title.
It was a great game, but I had like 8 heart attacks throughout it all. I loved Kidd's super joyful expression after Carter's shot bounced in during the first overtime. Marv Albert's "Yes!" worked pretty well there, it will be interesting to see how he'll work out next season in New Jersey. I think Carter's shot selection wasn't the best, but it wasn't too bad. I mean he took some off balance 3's, but a lot of his shots were within 7 feet within the basket. He was able to get into the lane, or within an effective range to the basket, but the shot just didn't fall. Lots of runners that just rimmed out. I do think he should have tried to go in harder, but he's becoming more and more a finesse player now. I was hoping he'd take RJ's lead when RJ tried to dunk on Shaq, I loved that! Kidd is probably feeling the worst. He missed like 3 game winning shots in this one game alone. Free throws down the stretch really hurt too, although I guess that can be cancelled with the Heat's poor shooting (except for Shaq! argh). I love to hear Shaq dole out his hilarious comments, but I am hating him more and more after this series. I know everyone complains about this already, but he is just given too much leeway and credit by the refs. What I hate the most, is how he ALWAYS fakes to shoot a FT. How many lane violations have the Nets had this series already?! It seriously pisses me off. I think someone used to do that a while back, but he was forbidden from doing it, as it was outlawed by the league. But Shaq gets to do it? Stern and refs need to shape this up. edit: The CAA looked electrifying on TV, it was great to see after being used to seeing many empty seats.
Sure VC took to many shots but the biggest one went in which is the one to send it into 2ot, but I didnt see him take moer than one shot in the second ot which he made even hto it was a cag. They should've given him the ball in the second ot because he got his confidence back when he hit that game tier, apparently Lawrence Frank thought we should give it to ... Cliff Robinson that one tourned up really good didnt it.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting xpehbamxyu:</div><div class="quote_post">If we are to blame anyone for the loss it is Cliff Robinson and Kidd for missing game winning shots. Kidd missed a three at the end of regulalation, and Robinson at the end of the second OT. But there is no point in blaming them since they did so many other good things. The Net gave it thier absolute all, but I think that they had some bad luck with a lot of shots going in and out.</div> When Jefferson missed that wide open layup on the fast break at the end of the game, the game was over. The Nets just couldnt hold on. But next year your squad is gonna be Nice. With RJ healthy and not rusty you all will have a great year.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting QbanBalla15:</div><div class="quote_post">Sure VC took to many shots but the biggest one went in which is the one to send it into 2ot, but I didnt see him take moer than one shot in the second ot which he made even hto it was a cag. They should've given him the ball in the second ot because he got his confidence back when he hit that game tier, apparently Lawrence Frank thought we should give it to ... Cliff Robinson that one tourned up really good didnt it.</div> I have faith in Cliff Robinson to make those shots actually, but I'm pretty sure Lawrence Frank didn't design the play for him (the one where it rimmed out). It was a lapse on the Miami defense, he was left open, and made the smart decision to shoot it. Yeah it rimmed out, but it was a good look, and the right thing to do at the time.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting miamiballa12:</div><div class="quote_post">I think the nets should have given it to richard jefferson in those key situations.</div> Yeah, I was thinking the same thing while the game was going on....maybe Coach Frank knew RJ didnt have much left in the tank before we could tell at home. Me I didnt notice he was out of it until the 2nd ot, he was holding his shorts alot. And then he had no lift on the easy layup that RJ would never miss. So I think Coach frank probably could tell earlier then everyone else, cause you would think he would at least call RJ's # a few times in those key situations especially with Wade guarding him...RJ can almost always get a good look against him in that type of situation.
Nets had so many oppitunities to win it, and they took 3 pointer and outside shots everytime after end of regulation.... and shaq had 5 fouls... they should have gone inside and made shaq drown the foul, and also it was jefferson fault for missing the open layup in the 2nd overtime, and that changed the whole complexion of the game
Vince! What's wrong with him? I'm not saying he isn't playing SUPERB but he's still not as energetic as he usually is in the playoffs, especially since he hasn't been there in like 3 years. Yes, defense is a factor but he's like the hardest player in the league to guard and it shouldn't affect him like that. In the playoffs he usually averages around 30-40 ppg.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting raptors4life:</div><div class="quote_post">Vince! What's wrong with him? I'm not saying he isn't playing SUPERB but he's still not as energetic as he usually is in the playoffs, especially since he hasn't been there in like 3 years. Yes, defense is a factor but he's like the hardest player in the league to guard and it shouldn't affect him like that. In the playoffs he usually averages around 30-40 ppg.</div> I know we all expect NBA players to be at top condition all the time, but Vince has basically played his heart out just to get the Nets to the playoffs, while the Heat have been able to slack off on teams as the season closed because they had clinched a spot already. He (along with Jason) may be feeling the fatigue; remember he hasn't got play this much (past the regular season) for years now.
i watched that entire game, i was so happy when they stayed with Miamia the whole game. mad when kidd missed the 3 at the end of the 4th quarter for the win. really happy when carter hit that shot to tie it for 2 Ot. then i was really upset when tehy lost. the nest did not deserve to lose, they played great, and with their hearts. but, what are you going to do, they tried but it doesnt matter because they lost.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting raptors4life:</div><div class="quote_post">Vince! What's wrong with him? I'm not saying he isn't playing SUPERB but he's still not as energetic as he usually is in the playoffs, especially since he hasn't been there in like 3 years. Yes, defense is a factor but he's like the hardest player in the league to guard and it shouldn't affect him like that. In the playoffs he usually averages around 30-40 ppg.</div> It's more like 26.1 ppg (including this year) and a .411 FG%. Let's not forget that he really struggled his first time in the playoffs when we got swept by the Knicks. He only shot 30% from the field for that series. I think Miami's defense and the fact that he hasn't been in the playoffs in a while factor into his poor performances so far. Take away the 50 points he got against Philly and he hasn't really performed that well as a whole in the playoffs.
