Miami to sit LeBron and Wade tonight

**szkorhetz** · 03-31-2013

I hope Baynes will get some minutes.

**TD 21** · 03-31-2013

it's a ing joke..

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat 9m
Heat starters are Lewis, Bosh, Haslem,. Miller and Cole

It is. I don't know why anyone would think this is anything but pettiness on the Heat's part (not sure why they'd throw Bosh to the wolves though).

In terms of the game, this leaves them with literally one primary ball handler, in Cole, who might go the full 48. Pop should utilize Joseph as the backup PG and have him hound him full court, to further wear him down. Better yet, if Parker could get him in early foul trouble, they'd be forced to go with Allen/Miller playing PG in tandem.

As big a a letdown as this is or has the potential to be, they've got to end this early. The Grizzlies game was looming as a potential throwaway game, but now they've got a legit shot to get both. If they can do that, then throwing the Thunder game becomes even more likely than it already is.

**Seventyniner** · 03-31-2013

The Spurs better win now, and by more than 5 points.

I love the symmetry of the siuation, but the Heat should have sat Bosh too.

**DesignatedT** · 03-31-2013

Well it looks like Pop will go for this win and then sit everyone tomorrow @MEM in my opinion.

**Mal** · 03-31-2013

Do your mister Stern

**eric365** · 03-31-2013

Too bad we won't see theses 2 greats team play each other unless spurs advance to the Finals

**TheyCallMePro** · 03-31-2013

This is 100% payback and nothing more. But the Heat won't be fined because they learned from Pops mistake and listed their players as legitimately injured. Pop did not do the same. He was too honest, and even admitted before the game that it was because of the Spurs schedule and not because of any kind of injury. This is what happens in life and why people are forced to lie. Because other people's pride can't handle the truth and they see it as an affront to them rather than a sacrifice on your part. Stern really showed how immature he was when he fined the Spurs, and he knows it. There's no chance he'll rekindle that storm by fining the Heat. I'm sure ESPN and the media will catch on though and call him out on his BS.

**BillMc** · 03-31-2013

I can't decide if this is gamesmanship from Riles/Spo or a sign of solidarity from them against Stern. Could be either...

**wut** · 03-31-2013

Here's the honest truth:

When the Spurs sat their starters it was due to a 4th game in 5 nights (double back to back games in span of 5 days), while the Heat rested for those 5 days previous.

Both Heat and Spurs have had EQUAL rest for tonight's game.

Given these facts, Miami just looks bitter and pathetic....otherwise they just don't like fair fights.

**wut** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by TheyCallMePro

This is 100% payback and nothing more. But the Heat won't be fined because they learned from Pops mistake and listed their players as legitimately injured. Pop did not do the same. He was too honest, and even admitted before the game that it was because of the Spurs schedule and not because of any kind of injury. This is what happens in life and why people are forced to lie. Because other people's pride can't handle the truth and they see it as an affront to them rather than a sacrifice on your part. Stern really showed how immature he was when he fined the Spurs, and he knows it. There's no chance he'll rekindle that storm by fining the Heat. I'm sure ESPN and the media will catch on though and call him out on his BS.

agree with this 100%....Stern will want to ignore this one, and the media doesn't really care about the Spurs to make their point last anything over 1 day of talking points.

**bbarry** · 03-31-2013

Why do idiots think they should be fined? At least they show up to the arena.

**exstatic** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by wut

Here's the honest truth:

When the Spurs sat their starters it was due to a 4th game in 5 nights (double back to back games in span of 5 days), while the Heat rested for those 5 days previous.

Both Heat and Spurs have had EQUAL rest for tonight's game.

Given these facts, Miami just looks bitter and pathetic....otherwise they just don't like fair fights.

Heat have no threats in the East to their 1 seed. Rest your guys in a game you may well lose anyway. If you go full strength and lose, you're hesitant to rest guys later for fear of dropping into a tie.

**bbarry** · 03-31-2013

And why the are idiots getting all butthurt and irate about this?

**Brazil** · 03-31-2013

Idk why spo keeps Bosh for this game

**exstatic** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by bbarry

Why do idiots think they should be fined? At least they show up to the arena.

So? What material difference does that make? So they're there in a suit. If it's about the fans paying to see them play, they're still NOT.

**wut** · 03-31-2013

agree with that statement exstatic. How would it be different if Pop took a timeout and removed his starters within 1 min of play? There is ONE big difference and that's what the league rules state...and Stern is a lawyer, so just saying. But I hear your argument....fans still getting screwed, but perhaps it's less the fault of coaches having to make these decisions, and more the product of the leagues scheduling.

**polandprzem** · 03-31-2013

Bosh looks injured to me as well. Why is he playing?

**Thread** · 03-31-2013

You richly deserve each other. Only pussies & assholes hold players out.

**Slutter McGee** · 03-31-2013

I am actually thrilled...Now I can watch the Rangers game and Game of Thrones without trying to juggle 3 channels.

ter McGee

**exstatic** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by wut

agree with that statement exstatic. How would it be different if Pop took a timeout and removed his starters within 1 min of play? There is ONE big difference and that's what the league rules state...and Stern is a lawyer, so just saying. But I hear your argument....fans still getting screwed, but perhaps it's less the fault of coaches having to make these decisions, and more the product of the leagues scheduling.

Just as an FYI, I don't care that Miami is doing this. I was not in favor of holding our guys out or taking the TO and pulling them. My position is just that what Miami is doing is materially identical to what SA did before. To me, it matters not that Miami's players are in the building.

**Josepatches_** · 03-31-2013

Wade was injured (knee). He missed 2 or 3 games last week and he didn't look healthy when he came back

LeBron didn't play in the 4th quarter of the last game while starters were on the court.

True or false they have a good excuse so they can't be fined.

**polandprzem** · 03-31-2013

they do not have any b2bs

**Obstructed_View** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by look_at_g_shred

It is on National Television wonder what Sterns excuse will be..

Stern fined the Spurs because it was "for an early season game that was the team's only regular-season visit to Miami". None of those are the case now.

**LarryDavid** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by Obstructed_View

Stern fined the Spurs because it was "for an early season game that was the team's only regular-season visit to Miami". None of those are the case now.

Half true. "...The team also did this without informing the Heat, the media, or the league office in a timely way".

**rascal** · 03-31-2013

Originally Posted by exstatic

Just as an FYI, I don't care that Miami is doing this. I was not in favor of holding our guys out or taking the TO and pulling them. My position is just that what Miami is doing is materially identical to what SA did before. To me, it matters not that Miami's players are in the building.

At least Miami listed their players on an injury report.

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