Heat (3-1) at Celtics (1-3) ECF Game #5 9/25/20

[jpotter33]

You know, I was all for the coach's challenge when they instituted it at the beginning of last year, but what I've seen of it thus far this seasons is a failure, and somehow it seems to have led to even more reviews. They've clearly made it a substantial threshold to overturn a call just to "pad their stats" and protect the refs, as I can recall numerous calls that were obvious upon review that they tried justifying with incidental or minimal contact that no reasonable ref would call a foul.

The whole officiating game needs majorly overhauled at this point. There is just way too much foul hunting going on now, which is a direct result of all of the rule changes to prioritize the offensive player and minimize even incidental defensive contact. Have to cut down on these crap foul hunting calls for the offense. Refs should absolutely not be as involved in these games as they are now.

[hpantazo]

Am I crazy? I think we are still going to win..and yes, it will be in the back of Tatum

Does he play only second halves now?

[ashanm10]

Am I crazy? I think we are still going to win..and yes, it will be in the back of Tatum

you drunk yeah

[liam]

-7 is not that bad at halftime, but the overall impression is that Miami just want it more. Look at Robinson defending Kanter for instance, every C's player should match that desire. And it's not the case right now, sadly.
This controversy with officiating fired up our guys a bit, but can they bring this type of energy to the 2H?.. Kemba is really into it, that's a positive thing to see

There were at least 5 fouls on that play and none of them called. It's much easier to play tough defense when you don't get called for fouls.

[footey]

Just think how great this victory will feel if we come back from dante’s inferno and win

If we win, I am running 13.1 miles tomorrow for my run...And it won’t be easy after the 🍷🍷🍷

You’ll be able to sleep in late I suspect.

[ozgod]

We’ve shot 50% from the floor after shooting 1-11 to start the game. Our horrific start may end up being too much to overcome but we will see

[BringToughnessBack]

Just think how great this victory will feel if we come back from dante’s inferno and win

If we win, I am running 13.1 miles tomorrow for my run...And it won’t be easy after the 🍷🍷🍷

You’ll be able to sleep in late I suspect.

I want the long run! We have to play better this half

[RPGenerate]

I've been willing to give Hayward an extremely long leash, the misfortune he's suffered in green has been horrendous but looking at it objectively, it's becoming increasingly difficult to not see him as the worst FA acquisition this team had made in some time right now.

I'd agree however I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who would have done marginally better.

It's just a shame how unlucky he's gotten. Whenever he's gotten a chance to settle this year, he's looked great. If Hayward never got injured in game 1 against Philly, we could be having an entirely different conversation right now.

[gouki88]

Course Theis gets in, despite no merit

[jpotter33]

And we go right back to futile Theis?

EDIT: Lol and then he fouls Bam.  Not sure why we'd expect an adjustment from Brad.

[footey]

Wow. Why does this team p me off so much? 

Was Kyrie right after all? 

[ozgod]

They’re forcing Adebayo away from the rim on the pick and roll and making him shoot jump shots at least

[gouki88]

I've been willing to give Hayward an extremely long leash, the misfortune he's suffered in green has been horrendous but looking at it objectively, it's becoming increasingly difficult to not see him as the worst FA acquisition this team had made in some time right now.

I'd agree however I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone who would have done marginally better.

It's just a shame how unlucky he's gotten. Whenever he's gotten a chance to settle this year, he's looked great. If Hayward never got injured in game 1 against Philly, we could be having an entirely different conversation right now.

Totally cursed, it really does suck

[BringToughnessBack]

Starting second half like first half..come on Brad

[CelticSooner]

Someone on Reddit said this:

"Stevens is a floor riser but not a ceiling riser"

Honestly if they lose tonight... I can't really argue with that?

I can agree with that.