Miami Heat @ Minnesota Timberwolves GAMETIME NOW

[04mzwach]

Whiteside vs. Towns is pretty epic so far. Lots of defense.

[04mzwach]

I'm thinking the Wolves have one of the best defenses in the league and their assists to turnovers are pretty high too. #8 in the league.

[IGOTGAME]

Rubio looking like all star.

Wiggins still have a rough start to the season.

[PJR]

Wiltside raping Towns

[aj1987]

That Wade-Whiteside connection is amazing!

[IGOTGAME]

Wiggins is really playing poorly. I don;t understand what he is even trying to do out there.

[BasedTom]

slow start but still up. Dragic seems to be getting into better form, which was a concern in the first couple of games

[BasedTom]

KAT is going to be a beast, no doubt in my mind

[PJR]

Dragic will have his legs in another 10 games or so. And he'll be back to being the blur we all know him as.

[04mzwach]

The Wolves bench really came out flat this game. Come on guys. Then the refs just need to call the obvious fouls so it's a fair game. Wolves came out so bad offensively in the 1st that we're lucky we're still in this game. :applause: Lucky the Heat did too.

[plowking]

TJ can get up for a little guy. That dunk was pretty nasty for someone that size.

[PJR]

Justise Winslow and Tyler Johnson both GOATs

[04mzwach]

Bjelica is having the worst game. :hammerhead: :hammerhead:

[PJR]

Bjelica is having the worst game. :hammerhead: :hammerhead:

Been the best player for the Heat tonight so far

[plowking]

That kinda play defines Bosh as a player.

Getting outrebounded by SF's and SG's. Then dunked on.

[04mzwach]

Been the best player for the Heat tonight so far
He came into the game and we started losing, now he left and we started gaining/winning. :lol

[TaLvsCuaL]

Kevin Martin has been excellent this season so far

[plowking]

Kevin Martin has been excellent this season so far

GSW would be so much better with him than Klay.

[PJR]

Dragon raping Rubio

[plowking]

Wade is still elite. That was a nutty move. Pump fake, two defenders up, then that slip pass underneath.

Crazy play.

[PJR]

Wade :bowdown: :bowdown:

[04mzwach]

I've seen Wade do that before so I was ready for it. :bowdown:

[BasedTom]

WADE :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[TaLvsCuaL]

vintage Wade :applause:

[plowking]

lol money.

[KendrickPerkins]

Wades fantasy points bumped up from like 14 to 23 in 2 minutes :lol

What happened?

[WadeStan]

Shades of 09 Wade... haven't seen that from him in years :bowdown:

[Andrei89]

TJ can get up for a little guy. That dunk was pretty nasty for someone that size.


He is 6 foot 4

[TrueBlue89]

THIS iS THE WADE I'VE BEEN CRYING OUT FOR YEARS FINALLY TAKING OVER A GAME!! :applause:

[GIF REACTION]

How hard is it to pass Hassan

[DoctorP]

I like what I see so far... Heat in control

[aj1987]

Holy shit! Wade!

[WayOfWade]

Serious question for Wolves fans, how long until Minnesots makes the playoffs?

[PJR]

THIS iS THE WADE I'VE BEEN CRYING OUT FOR YEARS FINALLY TAKING OVER A GAME!! :applause:

Stfu

[Papaya Petee]

Soon to be 34, washed up Wade is still the best SG in the NBA... and we got people on this forum shitting on him for longevity

[jrong]

I haven't said anything about Wade this year yet, but keep this in mind: going by his normal peak cycle, he's a slow starter.

I have no idea whether Miami will be able to figure their whole mix out this year and and put it all together, but as far as Wade goes, if this is starting slow, be optimistic Heat fans. Be very, very optimistic.

[WayOfWade]

Soon to be 34, washed up Wade is still the best SG in the NBA... and we got people on this forum shitting on him for longevity
Seems about right this far into the season. He's easily played better than Kobe, Harden, every SG that I can think of. He's already scored 20+ PPG every game this season and is looking to do it again once more

[plowking]

He is 6 foot 4

Yeah, but he looks 5'10 on the court. So he is smaller.

[Hey Yo]

Wiggins is a bust

[BasedTom]

Seems about right this far into the season. He's easily played better than Kobe, Harden, every SG that I can think of. He's already scored 20+ PPG every game this season and is looking to do it again once more
gotta keep jimmy butler in mind too

[plowking]

Towns is shook by Whitesides strength, hence the flopping on transition and the fadeaways.

[SwishSquared]

Seems about right this far into the season. He's easily played better than Kobe, Harden, every SG that I can think of. He's already scored 20+ PPG every game this season and is looking to do it again once moreHe's playing very well, no doubt, but don't sleep on Beal. Having a very nice start to the season.

Good to see Wade still bring it though. Loved that crafty drive + lob he had when he drew Wiggins & Towns from the paint to free up Whiteside.

[PJR]

Dragic legs are definitely coming back

[04mzwach]

Serious question for Wolves fans, how long until Minnesots makes the playoffs?
Next season I'm hoping, but seems most likely the season after. All of our talent has to develop, but it's happening fairly quickly. I could see us surprising some people this season. Our team looks way better than last season so far. I didn't expect us to come out this good in our first 3 games. I suspect we're still going to make tonight a game.

[SwishSquared]

Next season I'm hoping, but seems most likely the season after. All of our talent has to develop, but it's happening fairly quickly. I could see us surprising some people this season. Our team looks way better than last season so far. I didn't expect us to come out this good in our first 3 games. I suspect we're still going to make tonight a game.If this team manages to land Simmons or Ingram the future looks extremely nasty for the rest of the league.

[IGOTGAME]

They need more Ricky pick and rolls. I guess Sam isnt concerned with winning the game because it is easy enough

[PJR]

D-Legend and the Dragon boiiiii

[04mzwach]

The refs should just leave Towns alone. I don't even know that 1 of the fouls he has is legit.

[PJR]

Riley needs to trade Chalmers asap

[plowking]

While is is nice to see Dragic playing well, and that was a nice move, this is the only time that he will play well. When the ball is pushed up the court. He really is extremely average in the half court. Both at managing the team, and scoring and creating for himself.

[DoctorP]

Wade/Dragic 1-2 punch. Feels.

[IGOTGAME]

The ball is just being put in the hands of guys that shouldnt be making decisions. Payne is bad.

[plowking]

Riley needs to trade Chalmers asap

Is that why he is out today?

[PJR]

Is that why he is out today?

He's supposedly legitimately banged up, but he should never player ahead of Tyler Johnson in the rotation. And I want Josh Richardson to get minutes to develop. Chalmers time is up.

[04mzwach]

29 FG% for Wolves. That's horrible.

[BasedTom]

While is is nice to see Dragic playing well, and that was a nice move, this is the only time that he will play well. When the ball is pushed up the court. He really is extremely average in the half court. Both at managing the team, and scoring and creating for himself.
nah, i disagree

last year when we went through those scoring droughts it was especially frustrating because it didn't even look remotely hopeful. It was basically nonexistant. so far this season I like the shots they're getting, even when they're not falling in.

[IGOTGAME]

Zach Lavine just made the dumbest defensive decision I've seen all year. I can only imagine how frustrated the coach who review tape has to be

[DaSeba5]

The Heat have a pretty easy schedule coming up. 7 of the next 9 games are at home. The only really good team in that stretch is Toronto.

I only say this because Miami started off really bad last year and could never recover.

[noob cake]

Andrew "lol Ender" Wiggins - 4-15 for 10 points

Karl "As Good as Okafor on Offense" - 3-12 for 6 points

:lol :lol :lol

[plowking]

Andrew "lol Ender" Wiggins - 4-15 for 10 points

Karl "As Good as Okafor on Offense" - 3-12 for 6 points

:lol :lol :lol

People like you must really be a hoot in real life.

[plowking]

Lavine just shuffled his feet like 5 or 6 times and no travel call. :oldlol:

It is amazing that players do that, considering the first thing you are taught is plant your feet. More amazing is that the refs don't notice it.

[PJR]

Andrew "lol Ender" Wiggins - 4-15 for 10 points

Karl "As Good as Okafor on Offense" - 3-12 for 6 points

:lol :lol :lol

They're playing one of the most devastating 1-2 punches in the league in Wade-Whiteside. Gotta cut them some slack.

[IGOTGAME]

Why is Andre Miller on the team again?

Also, start or play Shabazz a lot more. Find room for him, seems like might be able to even get away with playing 4 at times

[PJR]

The Wolves should trade Shabazz Muhammad to the Heat

[plowking]

Why is Rubio not playing?

[BasedTom]

Why is Andre Miller on the team again?
Has he even played any minutes yet? He's been solid/servicable these past couple of years

[04mzwach]

Well, time to put this shooting night behind us. Wiggins should probably take some days off to rest his back. His post up is his best weapon.

[DaSeba5]

I know it's only Minnesota, but it's nice to see Miami bounce back tonight, especially on defense.

[BasedTom]

dat whiteside assist-turnover ratio

[IGOTGAME]

Lavine is the best tank player in the league. Put him at point guard and play him 20 minutes and it turns a playoff team into one of the worst 5 teams in the league. The is impressive impact

[BasedTom]

stat isn't even going to get garbage time minutes?

[BasedTom]

Good game

[GrapeApe]

Solid win for the Heat. After playing 3 straight games against conference finalists, it was good to see the Heat take care if business tonight. The core guys all contributed nicely.

Bosh with another double double and Dragic had his best game yet. Wade continues his impressive play with his fifth straight 20+ scoring game. He's been the best SG in the league so far in the young season.

:cheers:

[#number6ix#]

Damn Wade looked smooth as ever tonight... Our boy starting to get his bounce back 5 straight 20 point games

[Crimsonrain777]

Just giving my props to the Heat :cheers:

i missed most of the game but caught the last quarter while watching bits of the Thunder losing yet again lol

[GrapeApe]

Damn Wade looked smooth as ever tonight... Our boy starting to get his bounce back 5 straight 20 point games

I honestly didn't expect this good of a start from him. He looks better physically than he has since the 2013 regular season. His per 36 averages are 27/5/4/2 and he's doing it on high efficiency (59%TS, 26+ PER) and almost entirely within the flow of the offense. His production has been almost quiet, and I mean that in a good way. There's been very little iso-ball an he's also keeping his turnovers in check. He's one of only 6 player in the league to score 20+ points in every game this season. Very impressive so far.

[04mzwach]

Pekovic ran for the first time since April yesterday. It sounds like we'll see him by December at least. That'll give us a little more boost in offense on nights like tonight. The Heat were very beatable tonight for the Wolves. The refs kept Towns at bay with him being in foul trouble until the late 3rd and 4th quarter. This is our worst effort of the season in the end. We looked completely lost out there at time. Learn how to shoot. Chicago next.

[PsychoBe]

should have watched this game instead :facepalm

[Nuff Said]

I honestly didn't expect this good of a start from him. He looks better physically than he has since the 2013 regular season. His per 36 averages are 27/5/4/2 and he's doing it on high efficiency (59%TS, 26+ PER) and almost entirely within the flow of the offense. His production has been almost quiet, and I mean that in a good way. There's been very little iso-ball an he's also keeping his turnovers in check. He's one of only 6 player in the league to score 20+ points in every game this season. Very impressive so far.
It's not the start that I'm worried about with Wade, it's the finish. If Wade is healthy going into the playoffs I think there's a great chance we can make a deep run. As long as we can keep a balanced offense and great defense I think we'll be alright.

[GrapeApe]

It's not the start that I'm worried about with Wade, it's the finish. If Wade is healthy going into the playoffs I think there's a great chance we can make a deep run. As long as we can keep a balanced offense and great defense I think we'll be alright.

No doubt. With Wade health is always a concern, but I'm cautiously optimistic. Nevertheless it's great to see him start so strong out of the gate. I agree completely about being balanced and I like what I'm seeing so far with the shot distribution and ball movement. If this team remains healthy and continues to gel they have a chance to be really good.

[WayOfWade]

Good win, but I need to see this Heat team beat one of the better teams in the East before I legitimately start to believe in them, i.e. Hawks, Cavs, Bulls, and Raptors
*even possibly the wizards

[Nuff Said]

Man heat always have a hard time with Hawks. They just got it like that.