The Heat lost Game Three, and then they lost their shit. James Posey lined up Kirk Hinrich and then put his shoulder into him like he was Ronnie Lott. Shortly after, Antoine Walker started crying to the refs, and he picked up a technical. Udonis Haslem then did the same. Miami had their first taste of not everything going their way, and they couldn’t handle it. They were like a frustrated grade school team out there.
The guys on TNT last night were saying that Miami will come out pissed off now, and probably hammer the Bulls in Game Three… and I think there’s some truth to that, but… Miami has yet to play an easy game against the Heat. They can get as mad as they want, and even if all of them react in the best way possible, they still might not blow out the Heat. They might win, but… they haven’t shown yet that they can beat Miami handily. Particularly not on Chicago’s home court. Shaq’s not going to be held under 10 points again, but… I think Game Four will be a battle.
And if Ron Artest is going to be suspended for what he did to Manu Ginobili… then James Posey should be suspended for what he did. It was far more malicious, far more dangerous, and far more likely to injure. If someone’s about to go up for a lay-up, and gets hit down low like that… that’s when people get hurt.
I’m officially excted for Game Four now. I don’t believe that Chicago can win the series, but… they can certainly push the Heat, particularly if the Heat aren’t, as a group, any mentally tougher than they showed last night. That team is a pretty tough draw for any tough seed… they’re not the most talented team in the NBA, but they don’t give away anything easily. They run a good offense, they get after it on defense, and they have the outside shooters to punish you.
Jamie Mottram Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 6:37 am
Of all 16 playoff teams their best player (Hinrich?) is by far the least-regarded of any given team’s best guy, yet they have such fine complimentary pieces and are so well-coached that they’d be difficult for any squad — other than Detroit or San Antonio — to put away.
They’re the type of team you’ve got to root for, unless, of course, they’re playing your team. Then they’re just really, really frustrating.
bill g Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 8:49 am
its great that the bulls will finally get some sort of nationwide recognition for the team that skiles has developed (but probably more for jordan cheering in his private box). i’m already getting dizzy dreaming of them grinding out a series win in 7 games against the overhyped heat, though i may be getting ahead of myself a bit
John Smith Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 8:51 am
“Miami has yet to play an easy game against the Heat. They can get as mad as they want, and even if all of them react in the best way possible, they still might not blow out the Heat. They might win, but… they haven’t shown yet that they can beat Miami handily.”
Typo, or some kind of irony?
hkuszak Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 9:22 am
I’m confused - I thought Miami was the Heat? Must have been a late night, huh MJD?
Theri Maa Bhanchod! Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 9:27 am
the heat are bitches, just like their leader, Shaq. He whines all the time when things don’t go his way and now his teammates are following suit, mouthing off, being confrontational. All because the NBA for so long wanted so badly for a dynasty they allowed Shaq to get away w/ travels, fouls and mouthing off. Now that they don’t need him as much w/ Lebron, Wade, Melo, Kobe etc to market, they are calling games fair and Shaq can’t handle it. I can’t wait till my Pistons absolutely spank their p*ssy a$$e$
Point23 Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 10:24 am
Was MJ a little tipsy last night in his sky box? He had some cup in his hand all night and I can’t remember a time he was that animated in public like that…kind of a fun subplot for game four, no?
the mighty mjd Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 11:54 am
I don’t think “tipsy” was the right word for MJ last night… shitfaced, and with about $100,000 grand riding on the game is my guess.
“I’d like to have what he’s got in that cup. Right now.”
- Charles Barkley.
Pete Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
Are you aware that Miami’s team is the Heat and Chicago’s team is the Bulls? Posting drunk is never a good thing, MJD.
luol Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
Don’t make Shaq angry. You wouldn’t like Shaq when he’s angry. [sound of jeans ripping]
ddray Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
Yeah, I agree with hkuszak; it’s pretty hard to have an easy game when you’re playing yourself. I mean they know all your moves, how you think, and what deep secrets you fear will be revealed at any moment if you let your guard down. “Quote the Raven: Nevermore.”
the mighty mjd Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 4:07 pm
I have these little mental slips sometimes… I do it like three times a week, I don’t know why everyone picked this particular one to jump on. But I trust you all know what I meant… and by now, you certainly realize that accepting and deciphering my typos is just part of the deal with reading this site.
In fact, I’m not going to change it… I think it’s part of the charm here. Like an old-style restaurant that doesn’t fix the imperfections in the building to add to the ambience.
hkuszak Says:
April 28th, 2006 at 4:51 pm
ah, ambience - I like it.
Garrett Krueger Says:
April 29th, 2006 at 1:04 am
MJD — you absolutely must crush the Texans for taking Sam Bowie over Reggie Bush. That GM is on his way out. Just brutal — I’d hate to be a Houston fan tonight / tomorrow….
Rhondda Nunes Says:
April 29th, 2006 at 4:19 am
Yes…Houston_We_Have_A-Problem.Depressing….
But the baby Bulls are fun to watch. Playing really hard as if they could win the series.Lot of fun to watch, actually.I’d like to seem them take the Heat to 7.