Official Memphis vs Miami Game Thread (4/8/05)

GNG · Apr 7, 2005

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GNG · Apr 7, 2005

That's right. No Shaquille O'Neal. He's out with a stomach ailment.

(Insert your favorite fat joke here.)

Memphis catches a huge break with this one, but Miami is still not a bad team without Shaq. Our swingmen and especially point guards better bring their A-games if they want to contain that Heat backcourt. Dwyane Wade has been a house-of-fire lately.

Alonzo Mourning should also get plenty of playing time in this one. He's a wildcard to watch out for.

DwyaneWade4MVP · Apr 7, 2005

No Shaquille is definitaly a advantage for memphis, but nevertheless I don't think Memphis is gonna win this one!

My prediction:
Memphis 93
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Miami 102

HogsFan1188 · Apr 7, 2005

Is this game not on TV???????

UKfan4Life · Apr 8, 2005

HogsFan1188 said:
Is this game not on TV???????

Not unless you have League Pass...

...Which is total bull****.

I have LP, but how much longer do Grizz fans have to wait until we get every single game broadcasted at least locally? ESPECIALLY a game as BIG against arguably the best team in the East and one of the top teams in the NBA overall.

GNG · Apr 8, 2005

UKfan4Life said:
Not unless you have League Pass...

...Which is total bull****.

I have LP, but how much longer do Grizz fans have to wait until we get every single game broadcasted at least locally? ESPECIALLY a game as BIG against arguably the best team in the East and one of the top teams in the NBA overall.

I was thrilled with the 60-game contract they finalized with FSN at the last possible minute. If we had all 82 games televised locally, I don't know what I'd do. Hopefully, that becomes a reality.

It is a little annoying this game, of all games, isn't on the TV schedule, but luckily, I'll be seeing it live.

socco · Apr 8, 2005

LOSE

please

MiamiHeat03 · Apr 8, 2005

Wade will have to carry the load for the HEAT and the roleplayers have to play with the desrire to win. Memphis is a much deeper team so I hope we can contain atleast half of the bench.

Wade has average close to 30ppg without Shaq.

DwyaneWade4MVP · Apr 8, 2005

q said:
LOSE

please

You still hope to get into the playoffs? :laugh:

Although I think Memphis is gonna lose this one I see hardly ever a chance for the T'wolves to make the playoffs this year...

MiamiHeat03 · Apr 8, 2005

I personally dont want the Wolves in the playoffs i will be rooting for Memphis except for this game.

BTW will Dahntay Jones be able to contain Wade like he did agaisnt Kobe?

MemphisX · Apr 8, 2005

If you are in Memphis the game is on local TV...WMC TV 5.

GNG · Apr 8, 2005

MemphisX said:
If you are in Memphis the game is on local TV...WMC TV 5.

Thanks for that. Game thread updated.

GNG · Apr 8, 2005

MiamiHeat03 said:
Wade will have to carry the load for the HEAT and the roleplayers have to play with the desrire to win. Memphis is a much deeper team so I hope we can contain atleast half of the bench.

Wade has average close to 30ppg without Shaq.

Wade can have his 30 points as long as the rest of the team scores under 60. I think the key to the game will be letting Dwyane Wade play inside or outside his own averages, while keeping his teammates under theirs.

I'm more worried about Damon Jones going off.

GNG · Apr 8, 2005

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The Future7 · Apr 8, 2005

I think the Heat have this game. The Grizzles will make it hard but the Heat will win even with Shaq out..

BlackNRed · Apr 8, 2005

Without Shaq in the line-up it should be a very interesting game. I think it will be close, but the Heat will pull it out in a tight one. 103-101 HEAT

Joker · Apr 8, 2005

Heated said:
Without Shaq in the line-up it should be a very interesting game. I think it will be close, but the Heat will pull it out in a tight one. 103-101 HEAT

even with shaq in the lineup, it's a close game!
memphis are that good... we're not that much different than the spurs, and memphis vs san antonio is always neck-to-neck.

but still, miami should be able to win this one, cause wade can get his teammates involved so well.

BlackNRed · Apr 8, 2005

I'm trying to be optimisic. I haven't seen much of Memphis this year, so I don't really know what they bring to the table. I'm sure they will give us a good run for our money.

DwyaneWade4MVP · Apr 8, 2005

Memphis can win against every team! But also they can lose against most of the teams! If they find their rythem and their shooting touch from outside early they have a good chance to win this one without Shaq!

MemphisX · Apr 8, 2005

Miami fans remind me so much of Sacremento fans. They haven't won anything but you sure wouldn't know it. Enjoy the next 2 years until Shaq breaks down. :clap:

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