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A thread for my conference finals predictions At the end of the day I’m a nobody just a guy who enjoys watching and analyzing basketball. These are not easy predictions both matchups are incredibly close. Heat in 7 Mavs in 6

"The Miami Heat have THE BEST 48 minutes of defensive point of attack basketball in the association." @SaucyTakez gives the Heat point guards their much deserved flowers with the highest praise.

Who deserves to be blamed? Please RT and Quote with why I’m trying to see where #HeatTwitter is at with this.

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Miami Heat lineup data through 15 games Bam/Jimmy/Herro -10.7 Net in 419 poss Let’s add a 4th man to these combos (50+ possessions) Rozier -8.8 Net in 291 poss Jovic -23.4 Net in 193 poss Highsmith -17.1 Net in 123 poss Duncan -5.0 Net in 90 poss Pelle +33.6 Net in 71 poss

After 5 days off Spo decided to play a rookie, Pelle Larsson, more minutes than everyone outside of Jimmy/Tyler/Bam. The rookie responded with a team leading +18 in 37 minutes.

This can’t be real life #Wafflehpuse here I come

Heat with Jimmy Butler = Play-in team Heat w/out Jimmy Butler = Play-in team Don’t shoot the messenger.

Let’s look at some lineup data No Larsson or Highsmith 108.9 ORTG 115.2 DRTG -6.4 NET With at least one of Larsson/Highsmith 116.2 ORTG 114.8 DRTG +1.4 NET This matches the eye test, Miami has too many mouths to feed and the activity of these guys off ball helps the fit issues

When Niko isn’t solely a spot up shooter he looks immensely better Who would’ve thought.

🚨🚨🚨 Miami has 100% made the right decision by bringing on Josh Christopher on a 2 way. Earned it. Shotmaking, rim pressure, defensive playmaking, and a much improved focus made this a no brainer. Welcome to the Miami Heat‼️‼️

Final Two Way Rankings after Summer League Tier 1 (Too good for a 2 way) Keshad Johnson Tier 2 (Locks) Isaiah Stevens Josh Christopher Tier 3 (Earned some mentions) Caleb Daniels Alondes Williams Tier 4 (G League) Cole Swider Zyon Pullin

PELLE LARSSON CALLED GAME MY AGENDA IS THRIVING START THAT MAN

The most impressive thing about Keshad Johnson this summer league is the fact he’s making an impact without having any plays called for him. Innate hooper who doesn’t take the ball from your stars and STILL contributes to winning. Will be on a Standard NBA contract by the ASB

The guy who intrigued me the most of the SL team was Josh Christopher… Today we saw why, microwave scorer, above the rim athlete, and NBA frame. Consistency is key for him. ‼️‼️Give him the 2 way and don’t let him get poached‼️‼️

I can’t remember THIS many contributors on a Heat Summer League roster. They genuinely have about 6 NBA players on the team. Maybe 7/8. Jaime Jaquez Jr Kel’el Ware Pelle Larsson Keshad Johnson Isaiah Stevens Josh Christopher Cole Swider Alondes Williams Zyon Pullin STACKED

In my opinion it makes 0 sense to keep Dru Smith on a 2 way from the standpoint of he’s 26, been a fringe NBA player, & coming off a major knee injury. Give his 2 Way to someone else & when Keshad can be converted to fit under the apron, you sign whoever to that last spot.

Miami Heat 2 Way Contract Rankings Not even a convo 1. Keshad Johnson Lock 2. Isaiah Stevens Fighting for it 3. Josh Christopher 4. Zyon Pullin I believe this fight for the last spot will go deep into training camp.

As the Heat team is currently constructed, I see a legitimate pathway to Pelle Larsson starting alongside Tyler Herro. So far, his POA defense, coupled with his size, shooting, feel, and complete offensive game will slot in nicely in the starting backcourt.

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G JC Butler Son of Caron Butler, JC has been in and out of Miami’s g league affiliate. We’ll see how he performs as a 24 year old. Odds are against a 5th year senior who never got much PT in college. twitter.com/SFSkyforce/sta…