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All sky is falling comments involving 9 point quarters, 3-11 Chris Bosh shooting, and injured Dwayne Wade here.
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You can tell very little from one game, nevermind game one...but there are causes for concern, and they are the same causes for concern that people were vocal about in the off-season.
Little to no inside game. Chris Bosh is NOT an inside force and the Heat basically have a bunch of bodies on the interior - plus, Bosh playing 15 feet outside gives you little second chance points. Udonis is a nice role player, but he can not be your best inside body. The Celtics with Perkins, Garnett, Shaquille O'Neal, Jermaine O'Neal, and Big Baby Davis come playoff time will give the Heat some serious problems. They gave them a lot of problems last night (buckets came EASY) and while we'll use the excuse that it was only Game 1 for the Heat, it was Game 1 for the Celtics too. The Lakers with Bynum, Gasol, and Odom will also be a problem for the Heat. This we knew before hand, and this we know afterward.
Carlos Arroyo starting at the point is a problem. The Heat need to start a shooter or defender at the point and let LeBron and Wade do the handling. Start Chalmers or House.
The team needs Mike Miller. You can't be relying on James Jones as much as they did last night. He is good for 2-3 buckets a game, but you need Miller there to get you that 12-15 in a game against the Celtics.
With that said, if LeBron and DWade are ever on fire at the same time, every team will lose that is put in front of them. Too much fire power...they'll score at will. Wouldn't shock me if you see Wade and James score 30-40 a piece in a few games this year.
No overreactions...just a lot of thoughts that coincide with the issues many thought prior to Game 1. -
Did Chalmers play at all?
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bandwagoners are quiet today....
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The only conclusion I think you can draw so far is that this is going to be "LeBron's team". No matter how long Wade's been there, LeBron is going to be the #1 option and most dominant player on the court. Will he differ on some nights? Definitely. But its still going to be LeBron's team with Wade and Bosh supporting him.Comment
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Pretty sure everyone already overreacted when they anointed them the greatest team ever.
Who ever thought they would still need PG, C or a bench? They are gonna get worked on the pick and roll all year.
They will still be a very good team, sure, but they aren't winning 72 games this year (looking at you, Hass) ...
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wait.....
so no "Run the point night"?
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It's gonna take this team at least 25 games just to get used to each other.
For Bosh, this is going to be a very, very different role.My Twitch video link: http://www.twitch.tv/dave374000
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Im not worried... Wade and Bosh played basically career worst games... and still had a good chance up until that last Ray Allen 3.
Its hard... Lebron with a team of bad role players has given the Celtics a hard time, Wade by himself gives them a hard time, get 2 of the 3 on a good night and teams will get blown out.
That being said... Shaq looks real good and the Celtics came into this game with a chip on their shoulder to shut up the Miami bandwagon, and they played a hell of a game.
I was never somebody who said the Heat win the finals this year, but next year we can use the mid-level exception to pick up a decent vet PG or C. This year is kind of a trial run they need to build chemistry... a couple olympic games together doesn't mean they should have the chemistry yet, the olympics also had a bunch of other all stars and its just a different atmosphere.
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This might actually make the NBA season interesting.Comment
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D-Wade was basically pre-occupied with injuries and his pending child custody case until 3 days ago...give him a week or so to get adjusted and into game shape.
Wade will be their leading scorer by years end, and this is a good thing, it'll allow James to be more of a facilitator.Comment
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