Game Thread: Spurs @ Heat, 7:00 CT, 3:00 Riga time. Oct. 25

[Spur|n|Austin]

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 • 8:00 PM ET
AmericanAirlines Arena • Miami, FL
National: ESPN
Local: FSSW-SA, FSSUN
Radio: WOAI 1200AM, 790 The Ticket / S: WAQI 710 AM




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[SAGirl]

Nice thread start.

Let's get it. :toast

[SupremeGuy]

Go Spurs Go!

Still no updates on Kawhi?

[Dex]

Go Spurs Go!

Still no updates on Kawhi?

He didn't travel for this road trip, so we won't see him for at least a week.

[NASpurs]

Go Spurs Go!

Still no updates on Kawhi?

Outside of the Spurs being cryptic as usual and Kawhi not making the road trip, there's this from yesterday:

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[BatManu20]

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[SupremeGuy]

Outside of the Spurs being cryptic as usual and Kawhi not making the road trip, there's this from yesterday:

922929459560411136That sounds better than nothing.

[cd021]

No Whiteside and Waiters and Dragic are toss up's. Hopefully we can get to 4-0 :flag:

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Good to hear tbh.

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[raybies]

:flag::flag::flag:

[BillMc]

Nice job OP. Let's win this.

Spurs by 8. :flag:

[Keepin' it real]

A little payback for 2013. It still hurts ...

[BillMc]

A little payback for 2013. It still hurts ...

2014 wasn't enough for you? I understand. Timmy should have had 6 rings.

[SAGirl]

Good to hear tbh.

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Kawhi not participating in team practices...

[Dex]

Kawhi not participating in team practices...

:pop: He'll be ready when he's ready.

[raybies]

Thread 10/10. Let's hope it transfer to a win. Amused's sorcery like ways prepared a path in this game.

[BillMc]

:pop: He'll be ready when he's ready.
:lol

[TheDoctor]

Let’s GO:flag:

[Fireball]

Hey Pau ... fuck you

game day means to get your head out of your ass

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[Spur|n|Austin]

Hey Pau ... fuck you

game day means to get your head out of your ass

:flag: :flag: :flag:

:lol

[boutons_deux]

2014 wasn't enough for you? I understand. Timmy should have had 6 rings.

He was very responsible for 2013, missing a gimme, then pounding the floor in frustration

[Dex]

He was very responsible for 2013, missing a gimme, then pounding the floor in frustration

Yeah, fuck Timmy for that one missed shot, right?

[dabom]

He was very responsible for 2013, missing a gimme, then pounding the floor in frustration

Missing a bunny, after going GOAT, is not responsible. :lol

If you are trying to put blame on a person, you are lacking. :lol

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNAralvUEAAM7dp?format=jpg&name=large

[TheGreatYacht]

^ Jesus Christ. Pau Gasol as the face of our franchise. ESPN is never subtle in their spurs hate

[SAGirl]

Right in the matchup with Dragic (who may not play btw) let’s place Pau!!!?

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[weeks]

^ Jesus Christ. Pau Gasol as the face of our franchise. ESPN is never subtle in their spurs hate

The worst. possible photo too.

[BatManu20]

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[SAGirl]

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It's going to be a blowout confirmed.

[raybies]

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It's going to be a blowout confirmed.
Really wonder if Pop brings Pau off the bench. Makes sense rotationally speaking. But if they do, who'd they start?

[raybies]

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nvm

[BillMc]

Little ESPN SPurs vid

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=21148317

[SAGirl]

Really wonder if Pop brings Pau off the bench. Makes sense rotationally speaking. But if they do, who'd they start?
i just saw Pau is ranked top in the league defending shots right at the rim.
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He gets a lot of help obviously. Danny, Dijon and Kyle have all been blocking shots, as well as LMA.
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[SAGirl]

Little ESPN SPurs vid

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=21148317
Hope Davis comes on fire and has a good game tonight. :toast I really think he will. That wrap is gone and he's gospursgo

[SAGirl]

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[BillMc]

Hope Davis comes on fire and has a good game tonight. :toast I really think he will. That wrap is gone and he's gospursgo

:toast I hope so. I'm worried about him. Can't send our Kristaps recruiter packing. :lol

[BillMc]

Anyone got a good stream?

[SAGirl]

:toast I hope so. I'm worried about him. Can't send our Kristaps recruiter packing. :lol
I think he will bounce back. In fact I just have a suspicion that all the bad shooting as a collective is going to bounce back. It's not possible that Pau is going to stay at 0% shooting. Some guys are going to raise that shooting back up... I am playing the percentages obviously. I think guys are hungry and maybe this game is the game where they make a lot of 3s.

[Dex]

i just saw Pau is ranked top in the league defending shots right at the rim.
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He gets a lot of help obviously. Danny, Dijon and Kyle have all been blocking shots, as well as LMA.
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Pau has had a sub-par season by his standards so far, for sure. But people seem to underestimate the effect just having a smart 7-footer standing in the paint can have.

There is a reason the Spurs were successful with Tim even when he wasn't putting up double-doubles anymore.

[SAGirl]

I got espn Bill sorry.

[SAGirl]

Pau has had a sub-par season by his standards so far, for sure. But people seem to underestimate the effect just having a smart 7-footer standing in the paint can have.

There is a reason the Spurs were successful with Tim even when he wasn't putting up double-doubles anymore.
Yea. So long as he's having that impact on defense Pau will stay a starter. when Kawhi gets back he won't be as noticeable offensively anymore. Right now due to Kyle specially, they do need more scoring from Pau than he's been giving, but when Kawhi gets back, it won't matter or be that noticeable. I'd shoot more and stop with the traveling violations if I were him then he'll be fine.

[Rocalcio]

Anyone got a good stream?

Same here

[Dex]

Anyone got a good stream?

PM incoming.

[raybies]

Yea. So long as he's having that impact on defense Pau will stay a starter. when Kawhi gets back he won't be as noticeable offensively anymore. Right now due to Kyle specially, they do need more scoring from Pau than he's been giving, but when Kawhi gets back, it won't matter or be that noticeable. I'd shoot more and stop with the traveling violations if I were him then he'll be fine.
Well if we're being fair to Pau, he does have his moments, but it seems he has just as money awful ones if not more. I guess someone always has to be a scapegoat unfortunately. Whether it's fair to him or not, he's one of our weakest links in the rotation. Veterans and rookies alike have no respect for him and take it to him. But I guess as a weakest link Pau ain't that bad. He's got valuable experience and once he becomes more confident, he should be fine. It's just right now he knows he's been awful and he's playing like he has baggage.

[tholdren]

i just saw Pau is ranked top in the league defending shots right at the rim.
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He gets a lot of help obviously. Danny, Dijon and Kyle have all been blocking shots, as well as LMA.
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Fake news

[tholdren]

Same here

Espn. Tell your mom to pay her cable bill

[Robz4000]

Are Dragic and Dion Butters playing?

[raybies]

Are Dragic and Dion Butters playing?
yup

[raybies]

This Eastern trip is a nice little test. Orlando, Indiana and Boston have been playing pretty well. Don't think we lose one but wouldn't be surprised if we did. Indy runs it and gets points up. Good test for the D. Boston is Boston and should be close not mention it's on the second day of a back to back. Orlando's Gordon has been playing like an All Star and plus Simmons just waiting to bust a nut.

[Robz4000]

yup

Fuck

[raybies]

Here we go

[raybies]

:flag:

[raybies]

Miami got a pretty good defensive lineup but LMA should eat it up

[tholdren]

First play gasol whiffs on pick... this guy is a loset

[hater]

Watching battlebots nigas

Sorry

[tholdren]

Aldridge whiffs on a pick

[raybies]

Gosh can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm not scared of a Green PnR anymore...

[SAGirl]

Pau.. just knew...

[raybies]

Nice pass by Murray. Glad he didn't force some junk up

[tholdren]

Gasol AND aldrigde missed picks same play led to block on murray

[raybies]

Adebayo has no business on L

[bklynspursfan]

Anderson was super lazy thru that screen for Dragic. Gotta fight thru it a bit

[Spur|n|Austin]

Anyone got a good stream?

http://sportsgames.club/stream/spurs.html

[raybies]

ruined dj's assist

[Ron Swanson]

Old man took a shot

[SPURt]

ruined dj's assist
Twice already

[DAF86]

Folks screwing assists for Murray left and right.

[RD2191]

Need to tighten up on defense

[SAGirl]

Dijon is awesome... getting better and better. :bobo

[BanditHiro]

Dragic already making his bullshit

[tholdren]

I think its interesting that pop commits a lot of talk about fundamentals but he spurs have to be the worst screeners ive seen

[raybies]

Nice feed from Murray

[bklynspursfan]

Pau out running people... Wtf

[RD2191]

KA

[duncan2k5]

2 Murray bunny assists missed by Kyle and Gasol... Sigh

[Spur|n|Austin]

Aldridge 33333333

[RD2191]

Fuck off dragic

[tholdren]

Triple screen fail

[raybies]

Kyle with the goods

[SAGirl]

Dragic has the jumper on.

[DAF86]

Playmaking Danny still a thing.

[Robz4000]

Holy fuck Green.

[RD2191]

Danny, Green looking good to start the season. Looks like he finally learned how to dribble. :lol

[bklynspursfan]

Nice start overall

[Spur|n|Austin]

Holy fuck Green.

Dude's dribble has dramatically improved. I'm liking the work he put in this offseason!

[Robz4000]

Also, Dragic going apes hit per par.

[SAGirl]

Danny with the goods too, and lefty. wow:wow

[raybies]

Danny Green looking like Klay :wow

[Ron Swanson]

I'm liking this addition to LDN's offense

[SPURt]

Dragic playing out of his mind right now

[BillMc]

Danny has gotten better off the dribble.

[BackHome]

Hey who is that number 14 is he a new spurs player?

[BatManu20]

Danny is a whole new player if he keeps this up. Awesome to see. Love it.

[NASpurs]

Murray should have like 3 more assists if it wasn't for Gasol and Anderson missing their initial attempts and Gasol not making that shot where he got fouled. It's all good though. :lol

[duncan2k5]

Charly Black playing in the stadium... Good stuff

[Dex]

Dragic playing out of his mind right now

Chipping at Murray too. Looks like he is trying to show up the young gun...

Let's see how DJ responds.

[raybies]

so which scrub round here was swearing up and down Danny hadn't improved

[BillMc]

http://sportsgames.club/stream/spurs.html

CHEERS man:toast Dex already helped me out but I appreciate it Thanks

[Rocalcio]

Espn. Tell your mom to pay her cable bill


We we don’t have it in France ;)

[duncan2k5]

Kyle is suck a horrible passer... Smh

[DAF86]

DJ mastering the art of the pick and roll.

[raybies]

:wow DJ to LMA

[SAGirl]

Dijon running pnR like a pro. Tony aint getting that spot back tbh

[Cry Havoc]

That LMA move was nasty.

[Cry Havoc]

LMA fucking enfuego

[raybies]

LMA lol like well nothing on that set I'll just shoot it

[raybies]

We looking pretty dominant right now

[Cry Havoc]

Damn. If we look like this when Kawhi comes back, we can absolutely give Golden State a run. This team is playing smart, decisive ball.

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus upset he didn't get that allstar he's hungry too.

[Spur|n|Austin]

It's been evident the past 3 games that Patty didn't put work in this summer (also from his instagram), let's see if he looks different tonight.

[BackHome]

Hey who is that number 14 is he a new spurs player?

[BillMc]

Spo a HOF coach?

[Cry Havoc]

If Dragic isn't playing we're up 20 by now.

[Dex]

Dragic going all 2010 on us.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Kyle is suck a horrible passer... Smh

Dude you're a jabronie. It's starting to look like you're trolling.

[SAGirl]

Nothing you can do if Dragic is hitting jumpers like that.. can't let him get to the rim.

[RD2191]

Who's on Dragic?

[BillMc]

Dragon vs L-Train

[bklynspursfan]

Damn. If we look like this when Kawhi comes back, we can absolutely give Golden State a run. This team is playing smart, decisive ball.

But on Spurstalk, people don't believe in internal development and want big names , otherwise it's a failed off-season lol.

It was always about how they put it together on the court vs who came aboard

[duncan2k5]

Dude you're a jabronie. It's starting to look like you're trolling.

Did u see that pass he threw to LA that almost got picked off?? That was a bad pass!

[Ron Swanson]

Dude you're a jabronie. It's starting to look like you're trolling.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0qtuaMJRt1r8kfm2o1_500.gif

[DAF86]

Spo a HOF coach?

Is there any coach that has won a championship that isn't in the HoF?

[SPURt]

Chipping at Murray too. Looks like he is trying to show up the young gun...

Let's see how DJ responds.
I’m not sure there’s much anyone can do, he’s being defended pretty well. Crazy how Phoenix had both him and IT.

[raybies]

But on Spurstalk, people don't believe in internal development and want big names , otherwise it's a failed off-season lol.

It was always about how they put it together on the court vs who came aboard
agreed

[Spur|n|Austin]

Did u see that pass he threw to LA that almost got picked off?? That was a bad pass!

He's a top 3 passer on the team dude..

[SAGirl]

Who's on Dragic?
Dijon but he's using screens and Spurs are switching.

[Ron Swanson]

Wow, LMA was wide open

[Spur|n|Austin]

Great rim protection from LMA!

[Cry Havoc]

Spo a HOF coach?

Too early, but he's not only on pace, he's well above the standard needed.

LMA BLOCK!

[raybies]

rather have Paul in for Forbes

[duncan2k5]

Heat announcers saying Aldridge is more efficient than Kawhi just shows how trash they are as announcers, tbh...

[SAGirl]

Lamarcus really showing up he can hold this together while Kawhi gets healthy is a great sight. Kawhi has to be happy with this roster tbh

[RD2191]

Terrible defense

[SAGirl]

rather have Paul in for Forbes
I think Pop giving him minutes early in the season while Kawhi and Tony are out to let him swim or sink. there are guys in the queue but he's getting his chance first. If he doesn't come in on fire... :td

[RD2191]

Heat announcers saying Aldridge is more efficient than Kawhi just shows how trash they are as announcers, tbh...

Lol. Fukin asshats.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gasoft continues to prove he's a worse postup player than Duncan in his last year

[SAGirl]

That's what I am saying with Pau... those TO... shit.

[RD2191]

Come on Gay

[marinoman]

This is our shit lineup

[duncan2k5]

Gasol is so trash...

[Spur|n|Austin]

When healthy this Heat time is an upgrade from an already pretty decent squad last year.

[SAGirl]

Pop has had enough of Bryn.

[raybies]

I think Pop giving him minutes early in the season while Kawhi and Tony are out to let him swim or sink. there are guys in the queue but he's getting his chance first. If he doesn't come in on fire... :td
Yeah that's understandable.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Vintage Manu!

[Cry Havoc]

He's a top 3 passer on the team dude..

No offense, but he's better than Parker, Patty, DeJounte, Manu, and Pau? Yeah... no. I like Slo-mo but he's not that great of a passer.

[RD2191]

Fuck off Pau

[DAF86]

I'm losing all patience with Gasol.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gasol is a fucking cancer on both ends. This is a worse case of coasting than Diaw ever had

[bklynspursfan]

Gotta get Gay some touches on offense. Ideally in the post.

[raybies]

Manu :wow 40 :wow best bench player :wow

[Cry Havoc]

Heat with some bullshit this quarter.

[Ron Swanson]

We can't go with this lineup much longer.

[SAGirl]

Johnson is very difficult to deal with, he's very very quick and also a good shooter.

[duncan2k5]

Y is Gasol playing? Put in Davis

[Darius Bieber]

Why did Hayward have to get that season ender? Should have transferred that to Pau.

[raybies]

Pop has had enough of Bryn.
Guess Pop felt the same. Bryn hasn't really done anything of impact in all his minutes this time. Paul has at least had a defensive impact...

[TheGreatYacht]

3 more years of Gasol folks.

RC hit it out of the park - Dex

[SAGirl]

Manu :wow 40 :wow best bench player :wow
yea but patty got paid. I am telling you, when manu retires he will be of no great value. Tony will probably be better for the bench then, provided his body holds up and he can play a good 20 minutes.

[NASpurs]

Does Patty Mills still play for the Spurs?

[DarrinS]

Johnson is very difficult to deal with, he's very very quick and also a good shooter.

Reminds me of early Manu.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hate to say it, but we're a Pau Gasol season ending injury away from contending.

[marinoman]

This shitty lineup should cause mills to be our main offense, but alas he sux

[TheGreatYacht]

Does Patty Mills still play for the Spurs?
Another homerun signing by PATFO - Dex (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=403)

[Ron Swanson]

BP3!

[bklynspursfan]

Sweet looking jumper by BP3

[marinoman]

Hate to say it, but we're a Pau Gasol season ending injury away from contending.
Not now when we have no other healthy bigs outside lma

[Spur|n|Austin]

Atta boy BP!

[raybies]

this site is pretty decent with the right ppl and sigs ignored. Taken me a couple years, but can't complain

[RD2191]

Another homerun signing by PATFO - Dex (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=403)

:lmao

[SAGirl]

Brandon Paul nice to see 333333

[Ron Swanson]

Olynyk fucking sucks.

[raybies]

Paul making an impact. time to release Forbes

[bklynspursfan]

This shitty lineup should cause mills to be our main offense, but alas he sux

Pretty sure Gay should be

[Rocalcio]

Nice shoot Paul !

[Cry Havoc]

What a pussy ass move by Olynek. Should expect it from someone named Kelly.

[Ron Swanson]

Kyle with the spin move

[SAGirl]

Man... Danny and Kyle!!!!!! love!

[RD2191]

Oh shit KA with the spin move

[raybies]

Really no need for Forbes anymore. Have no space for his skill set imo

[Cry Havoc]

Wow Kyle!

[Leetonidas]

Patty mills is fucking invisible out there man

[raybies]

Kyle :wow silence the haters youngin

[Rocalcio]

Kyle wow...

[Spur|n|Austin]

Zero D from this unit......

[SAGirl]

ultra small lineup... scary shit

[Cry Havoc]

Olynyk is a dirty fucking player.

[DAF86]

BP3 > Simmons.

[SAGirl]

Bryn is done in the team. Brandon paul showing me game.

[Cry Havoc]

Loving the aggression from Paul.

[raybies]

Patty mills is fucking invisible out there man
It's a darn shame too, you got Anderson out here leading the crew... I guess the league caught on to Patty's shtick. If he's not open he literally can't do anything.

[Cry Havoc]

Mills out. Another poor showing from him. Feels like he doesn't want to be the impact guy so far.

[marinoman]

Pretty sure Gay should be
Usually I want a team vet that got a big contract to be that, but I think you’re right

[Spur|n|Austin]

Bryn is done in the team. Brandon paul showing me game.

[SAGirl]

Kyle :wow silence the haters youngin
:danceclub

[SAGirl]

Mills out. Another poor showing from him. Feels like he doesn't want to be the impact guy so far.
he's not a PG.

[bklynspursfan]

Gotta turn up our D. We have 4 TOs, they have 1

[Cry Havoc]

Green is looking like the best healthy wing defender in the league right now.

[raybies]

Bryn is done in the team. Brandon paul showing me game.
felt the same. posted earlier

[SAGirl]

Love Dijon... love love... :tu

[Cry Havoc]

he's not a PG.

Where did I even say that in the post?

[bklynspursfan]

Usually I want a team vet that got a big contract to be that, but I think you’re right

Yea. Patty is a 2 in a 1s body imo. Better when other guys create for him as a spot up sbooter

[marinoman]

Bryn is done in the team. Brandon paul showing me game.
Meh, he’s a cheaper mills at this rate, Forbes I mean

[raybies]

Paul just looks ready. He's confident. He knows his role, and he knows what he's capable of.

[duncan2k5]

Nice spin and finish Kyle

[raybies]

this is the lineup that closed Toronto

[SAGirl]

Kyle aggressive.. get that contract youngin.

[Cry Havoc]

Heat announcers are pretty good. Not super exciting but they call the game well and don't immediately side with their own players. :tu

[raybies]

Mad good defensively

[DAF86]

The versality with Murray as the PG and LA as the only big is awesome. Imagine when Kawhi gets back.

[Cry Havoc]

Green is fucking incredible. This might be the best i've ever seen him play.

[raybies]

this lineup is insane

[SAGirl]

we are watching the Spurs future tbh

[SpurPadre]

The versality with Murray as the PG and LA as the only big is awesome. Imagine when Kawhi gets back.

LMA: "But what will happen to my touches?

[NASpurs]

It's just a day and night difference between the starters and the bench.

[bklynspursfan]

Murray's shot selection has been pretty poor tonight. He's gotta get in a bit of a rhythm and try to get in the paint.

[SAGirl]

Green is fucking incredible. This might be the best i've ever seen him play.
Love him... Its been a while since he's played this freaking aggressive too.

[Spur|n|Austin]

When DMurray develops a jump shot :wow

[bklynspursfan]

Joff could've been useful tonight too. They aren't a big team and he uses his size/skill very well.

[raybies]

Joff could've been useful tonight too. They aren't a big team and he uses his size/skill very well.
True. The roll game is sorely missed.

[coachmac87]

I swear if Murray can add a consistent midrange jumper...his ceiling could even be higher!!

[BillMc]

Heat announcers are pretty good. Not super exciting but they call the game well and don't immediately side with their own players. :tu
Agreed

[TheGreatYacht]

I could care less if Murray goes 0/60

He tries on defense, rebounds, and isn't an Australian midget.

[marinoman]

We shouldve gave 4 years 50 to Simmons instead of mills...or 50 million to charity or something

[duncan2k5]

I swear if Murray can add a consistent midrange jumper...his ceiling could even be higher!!

He will... Trust!

[Clipper Nation]

I could care less if Murray goes 0/60

He tries on defense, rebounds, and isn't a French fatass.

Agreed, tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

True. The roll game is sorely missed.

Yea.. definitely missed tonight in that 2nd unit

[bklynspursfan]

Dude has travelled 2x they haven't called it smh

[raybies]

Kyle haters pretty silent right now

[marinoman]

Anderson has really improved, no denying that

[SAGirl]

Wow Kyle coming out party for realzzz... not garbage stat padding either

[Rocalcio]

It’s Kyle night tonight !

[Cry Havoc]

LMA is unguardable right now.

[raybies]

don't think LMA did that one time last year

[raybies]

that's a weak call

[bklynspursfan]

LMA missing his easiest attempt lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

Kyle haters pretty silent right now

[bklynspursfan]

Definitely not his best showing.. seems Murray is trying to hard to force things to score.

[RD2191]

Has patty even scored 20 pts total this season?

[SAGirl]

hmmm Dijon has had two offensive fouls... maybe should have called a PnR since his handle was in trouble right there.

[raybies]

Pauls defense is incredible. His foot agility is great.

[duncan2k5]

Great defense from Paul

[D-Wade]

Heat announcers are pretty good. Not super exciting but they call the game well and don't immediately side with their own players. :tu

Best in the league tbh. Shame this is Tony's last year

[SAGirl]

Has patty even scored 20 pts total this season?
he hasn't even scored 10 I think. invisible.. gone fishing.

Team needs his shooting too, as you saw the bench was in trouble with his disappearing act.

[TheGreatYacht]

Has patty even scored 20 pts total this season?
He has 11 points thru 14 quarters

[DAF86]

Has patty even scored 20 pts total this season?

I don't think he has 10, tbh.

[SPURt]

Everything the Heat are throwing up is going in, damn