Celtics (40-12) at Heat (28-24) Game #53 2/11/24

[liam]

No Tillman or Springer?  Are these real injuries?

It is getting pretty frustrating. Both guys could have been impactful today.

What’s frustrating about it?  They were essentially traded for two guys that never play.  Tillman is the only one where there may be some expectation of him possibly being part of the regular rotation, but he’d need to get up to speed on their plays anyway.  Why bother rushing the guy back if he’s not 100%?

People like to open their new presents no matter what's inside. Even seeing these two guys suited up and sitting on the bench would be fun. Seeing them get a couple of minutes in a game would be very exciting. It's not logical but it's true... 

I'd be fine with just waiting until after the all star game or maybe in the last game before the all star game which is always a strange game with weird energy.

[celticinorlando]

No jimmy butler today

Hope the Celtics take the heat seriously

Wonder what Miami g league scrub turns into Jordan today

[liam]

No jimmy butler today

Hope the Celtics take the heat seriously

Wonder what Miami g league scrub turns into Jordan today

You have to always take the heat seriously with or without Butler. Scary Terry can always have a big game or a really bad game hence Scary Terry.

[hwangjini_1]

turn down the heat!! no butler, still no mercy!! celtics need to sweep the season series in a convincing fashion and humiliate the loathsome and stinky heat. stomp, stomp, stomp.

celtics win this one for sure!

gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo almost to .500 for the season no matter what else happens celtics!!

[celticinorlando]

Would be great to see JB get his touch from 3 back today. Same with White. Same with JT. Same with Hauser. Same with PP.

[Phantom255x]

Dang, sad news to hear

https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1756728067962077523?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

Statement on Jimmy Butler per his agent, Bernie Lee

Jimmy Butler has been granted a leave of absence as he deals with the death of a family member. Jimmy and his family ask for privacy at this point in time as they navigate this loss. Updates will be given when appropriate

[liam]

I'm ready to go!

[liam]

I hope they come out with crazy energy!

[Phantom255x]

This arena is always pretty empty even during playoff games. "Basketball city" BS 

[celticinorlando]

Need to finish strong heading into the all
Star break

[liam]

This arena is always pretty empty even during playoff games. "Basketball city" BS 

LOL

[jpotter33]

Let's go C's! Hopefully we don't see a letdown effort today with Jimmy being out.

[celticinorlando]

Heat PA announcers need to shut the hell up

[jpotter33]

Not a fan of how iso-heavy this offense is thus far.

[celticinorlando]

Celtics have become very slow getting back on defense