Index Thread Daily Discussion Thread + Game Thread Index
Game Threads Index (June 04, 2023):
| Tip-off | GDT | Away | Score | Home | PGT |
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| 08:00 pm ET | Link | Miami Heat | FINAL 111 to 108 | Denver Nuggets | Link |
Discussion [SERIOUS NEXT DAY THREAD] Post-Game Discussion (June 04, 2023)
Here is a place to have in depth, x's and o's, discussions on yesterday's games. Post-game discussions are linked in the table, keep your memes and reactions there.
Please keep your discussion of a particular game in the respective comment thread. All direct replies to this post will be removed.
| Away | Home | Score | GT | PGT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | Denver Nuggets | 111 - 108 | Link | Link |
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u/Turbostrider27
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2h ago
News [Charania] Sources: Kyrie Irving has reached out to Lakers star LeBron James in attempts to see if James would come to Dallas. Irving is a free agent this offseason.
r/nba • u/-AsapRocky- • 3h ago
News [Wojnarowski] Former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas has agreed to join the Detroit Pistons and new coach Monty Williams as the top assistant coach, sources tell ESPN. Silas had previously been a top assistant the Mavericks, Hornets and Warriors.
r/nba • u/ItsN0tTheB0at • 15h ago
Post Game Thread [Post Game Thread] The Miami Heat bounce back and even the Finals 1-1 against the Denver Nuggets, 111-108. Bam Adebayo goes for 21/9/4, Gabe Vincent leads the Heat in scoring with 23
| 111 - 108 |
| Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo |
| GAME SUMMARY |
| Location: Ball Arena (19537), Clock: END Q4 |
| Officials: Courtney Kirkland, Zach Zarba, and John Goble |
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
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| Miami Heat | 26 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 111 |
| Denver Nuggets | 23 | 34 | 26 | 25 | 108 |
| TEAM STATS |
| Team | PTS | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | OREB | TREB | AST | PF | STL | TO | BLK |
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| Miami Heat | 111 | 38-78 | 48.7% | 17-35 | 48.6% | 18-20 | 90.0% | 8 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Denver Nuggets | 108 | 39-75 | 52.0% | 11-28 | 39.3% | 19-22 | 86.4% | 9 | 46 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| PLAYER STATS |
| rnbapgtgenerator by /u/f1uk3r |
r/nba • u/lopea182 • 3h ago
Erik Spoelstra on not starting Kevin Love in Game 1: “I didn’t have the foresight, I didn’t. That’s on me.”
Kevin Love didn’t play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Erik Spoelstra took accountability for the decision and re-inserted Love into the starting lineup for a surprising reason:
Defense, @joevardon writes.
Erik Spoelstra on not starting Kevin Love in Game 1: “I didn't have the foresight, I didn't. That's on me.”
r/nba • u/Unique-Warning7798 • 2h ago
[Tyrese Haliburton] Put the trophy at half court and make the scoreboard bigger/feel like the finals.
https://twitter.com/TyHaliburton22/status/1665538150939127810?t=eW1x8r-22xq3-Y0yzlhyVg&s=19
Much like Tyrese Haliburton, I also hate the minimalist scoreboard design from ESPN, especially compared to last year when they had vibrant colors and the golden version of the Warriors and Celtics team logo. Also that small ass trophy on the side with YouTube TV and NBA finals written on it is not enough at all for the occasion.
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u/WhatTheRickIsDoin
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14h ago
Eric Spoelstra shuts down the final question in his post-game presser about "making Jokic a scorer or passer"
r/nba • u/-AsapRocky- • 1h ago
News [Haynes] Sources: Mavs were preparing to make an offer for LeBron James last season when Lakers were spiraling. But Lakers made a string of trades near deadline that changed trajectory of their season.
r/nba • u/kansashotwings • 17h ago
Highlight [Highlight] ESPN blocks play on television with an enormous Heat undrafted players graphic
r/nba • u/JovialCarrot • 3h ago
[Steve Kerr] “Just like we did last year, Miami made Jokic a scorer and took away other people.”
Said on the Draymond Green podcast.
Great discussion starting around 17 minute mark
Draymond: Getting to tonight’s game… Joker another great game 41 points, 11 rebounds, but only 4 assists… what do you make of that stat?
Kerr: Haha yeah we talked about this last year when we played Denver… we felt the same way that Miami did tonight, that he’s just so good of a passer. I think that’s what he likes to do best. What makes him go, what makes their team go. And they’re just so much better as a team now [because of injury issues last year]. They’re a great great team. But I do think, what Miami did tonight, they said, ‘Alright we’re gonna make Jokic a scorer and take away other people.’”
Draymond: After last game I spoke about some possible adjustments they could make. Put Butler on Murray and keep Bam on Joker so you can defend that pick and roll better (switching). It keeps guys in front, you’re not getting back door cuts, Joker’s not getting 10 assists.”
r/nba • u/G1Spectrum • 15h ago
[Andrews] Tremendous 4th quarter effort for the Heat, handing Denver its first postseason loss at home.
r/nba • u/BigButter7 • 15h ago
[Manso] "On a night where Jimmy continues to maybe look a little worn down, it’s Duncan with 10 in the 4th and Gabe with 23 in the game. Find a way. That’s what championship teams do. Pick each other up."
r/nba • u/Kimber80 • 14h ago
[Wind] Michael Malone: “The altitude, I think too much is made of that. Miami has been here for about a week now. They’re acclimated.”
r/nba • u/lotsarice • 14h ago
Shaq: “Are you guys a little upset that you’re not getting the respect that you deserve?” Gabe Vincent: “I speak for my whole team when I say we don’t give a damn, we just want to get four wins”
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u/Btotherianx
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21h ago
ESPN has stolen a redditors post as NBA news
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37782568/nba-finals-2023-taylor-swift-curse
The ESPN story
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/13msxu2/the_key_to_the_eastern_conference_matchups_this/
@Mattmo831 reddit post.
I certainly hope you were asked permission to use your idea bro/sis. Also idk how to tag someone on Reddit so I dunno if that worked.
r/nba • u/AashyLarry • 1h ago
[Steve Kerr] “Starting Love allowed Jimmy Butler to guard Murray. Murray is the head of the snake, not Jokic. If you just look at it you go ‘Well it’s Jokic’ but when you play them you realize ‘He’s gonna dominate no matter what we do’… so I think they just decided Murray is the guy we gotta stop”
r/nba • u/urfaselol • 14h ago
[Wind] Michael Malone postgame: “Let’s talk about effort. This is the NBA Finals, and we’re talking about effort.” Malone said some Nuggets players were “feeling sorry for themselves” because they missed shots, and it impacted the rest of their game.
r/nba • u/lazzysmalls • 15h ago
Highlight [Highlight] Bam with the monster dunk on MPJ (with replays)
r/nba • u/AashyLarry • 1h ago
[JJ Redick] "Perk, is that you moaning in my ear over & over again?"
r/nba • u/BearsNecessity • 14h ago
Highlight [Highlight] Gabe Vincent gives Christian Braun a look after giving the Heat the lead for good in Game 2
r/nba • u/BearsNecessity • 15h ago
Highlight [Highlight] Duncan Robinson with a long bomb, scoring Miami's first eight 4th quarter points and making it a two-point game
r/nba • u/G1Spectrum • 15h ago
News [Youngmisuk] Nikola Jokic had 41 points, 11 rebounds but 4 assists. Nuggets are 0-3 this postseason when Jokic scores 40+ points. They are 13-1 when he scores fewer than 40. Those 3 losses in 40-point games are tied for the most by any player in a postseason in NBA history per @ESPNStatsInfo
r/nba • u/AashyLarry • 14h ago
The 2023 Miami Heat now have the record for most wins in the playoffs by any 8 seed (13) passing the 1999 Knicks.
The 2023 Miami Heat now have the record for most wins in the playoffs by any 8 seed (13) passing the 1999 Knicks.
Most wins by an 8-seed in a single postseason:
13 — Miami Heat (2023)
12 — New York Knicks (1999)
7 — Philadelphia 76ers (2012)
7 — Memphis Grizzlies (2011)
6 — Denver Nuggets (1994)
r/nba • u/Gallagher1 • 17h ago
News [Charania] Sam Cassell has agreed to join the Boston Celtics coaching staff under Joe Mazzulla, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
r/nba • u/TheRealRepostPolice • 15h ago