C's Head to South Beach

Miami is in the top three places to live in the country. What a hell-hole.

“worst places”- sorry.

I’m hoping for more Big Baby tonight. He could give Shaq a little trouble for 8-10 min. also KG can probably cheat off Haslem to protect the basket. I’m not sure who’s gonna guard Wade. This should be a good one.

It’s a beautiful day down here in Palm Beach. I’m staying home and watching Tommy. I want to see Mr. Glen Davis lean against Shaq for a while tonight. And we’ve got 6 fouls to waste from the funny haired guy too.

Thanks for the preview CB32, but last time I checked, American Airlines Arena was in Miami, not in South Beach, which is in Miami Beach. It is a quick ride from SoBe, over the MacArthur Causeway, however, about 5 miles.

Last year in Miami Perk made Shaq work hard in the first half. Shaq got about 20 points. In the 2nd half Shaq was done in and hardly scored. Perk made him take shots away from the basket, not the shots Shaq likes to take. I’m hoping Big Baby can do some of the same stuff he did last nite on Shaq and Mourning tonite. Both can be worn down early if played physically and running them won’t hurt. As johnnymost mentioned, Planet Pollard could also be big in this game.

73-51, Heat are done, stick a fork in them.

Really odd game

We played well early but really made a mess in the fourth quarter. Pierce was slowed down and we had nobody we could through the ball to in order to get a bucket.

Every time I watch Violet Palmer officiate, I am reminded of just how incompetent officiating can become.

There may be no more inept official in any American sport, pro or college.

I don’t think Violet Palmer is that bad of a referee. People just remember her mistakes more so than other NBA officials because she stands out more than other officials.

Two things. First, Ray Allen has a high basketball I.Q., and Pierce isn’t thought to be a complete knucklehead. But when the two of them are going 0 for 24 for a major portion of the second half, why can’t they leave off with the 3’s and the overly creative drives to the baskets? How about just moving in a few feet and taking the simple mid-range jumpers?

Secondly, Rondo has to quit this thing of driving all the way to the basket and then trying to pass it directly back to somebody on the 3 point arc. Either take the tear-drop, the lay-up, or make the dish off. But the physics of this other thing just aren’t working out. Besides, defenders are now waiting on it. Oh, and Rondo took one shot tonight, and it was a dunk of a rebound. What happened to that new jumper he was supposed to own? Was it repossessed?

Thia game was really encouraging to me. There will always be some nights when the shots won’t fall. In this case, there were stretches when they were and stretches when they didn’t fall. And, in the NBA, the other team always makes a run (the Knicks notwithstanding). And in spite of these two eventualities, the Cs were able to make defensive stops when they had to to win down the stretch. That’s what the good teams do. We keep comparing ourselves to San Antonio to see where we stand (rightfully so). Well, the Spurs rarely win big. They just make the key plays when they have to. And no one questions their dominance because of it. So, I’m encouraged.

Palmer’s body language next to Rivers was an acknowledgement that she blew the tackling call. Beyond that, it wasn’t the most terribly officiated game. At this point, the officiating is so bad that it should be assumed that they’re going to blow about 10-15% of the calls they make.

Very encouraging that these guys fight through runs and tough times and hang in.

Shaq looks like he’s slowly getting into shape. I don’t care what their record is. I would not want to play them….or Indy in the playoffs.

There are a bunch of good female officials working NCAA women’s basketball who should be in the league. Palmer’s not one of them.