Comments on: Even in preseason, risks of small ball begin to show

By: michaeljordanseviltwin

michaeljordanseviltwin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:33:56 +0000

It sure seemed like Miami couldn’t handle the size of the Clippers frontcourt but an early preseason game isn’t an accurate measure. Miami plays great team defense, double teaming the post and the next guy already closing out to the shooter. There was exactly 0 team defense in that loss to the Clippers so DeAndre was able to practice his new post moves and feel good about himself. When the season starts he’ll be doubled and probably turning the ball over or missing free throws.

By: miamatt

miamatt — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:12:33 +0000

“Smart money is still on Boston and Miami in the Eastern Conference finals, but it won’t be easy because there are ways to attack them.”

Umm, aren’t there ways to attack every team?

And outside of Bosh, the only bigs Miami rolled out in China were guys competing for the last spot on the roster- Haslem and Anthony sat out both games. Not to mention the fact that they didn’t put Lebron on any of the Clippers bigs, something they are prone to do in games that matter.

By: eventhorizon04

eventhorizon04 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:12:18 +0000

Miami played against Indiana’s frontcourt of Roy Hibbert and David West and won that series even after losing Bosh to injury.

That’s more meaningful than a preseason game to me.

By: illegalblues

illegalblues — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:05:28 +0000

boston and miami’s pick and roll defense will be great come the regular season. KG is practically going through shoot around during the preseason. Lebron and Wade probably aren’t playing anywhere near full strength. Over-reacting to preseason ball is pretty lame, man.

By: nycalldayz

nycalldayz — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:06:40 +0000

C’mon, Kurt. It’s preseason and already there’s an overreaction. These games are meaningless to teams like Miami, OKC, LAL, Boston, San An and CHI. Boston and Miami have been two of the top 5 defensive teams 2 seasons straight. Boston has been one of if not the best defensive team the past 5 seasons. I’m sure these teams with clean up their defensive flaws.

Pump your breaks, Kurt. Lol

By: ihavenonickname

ihavenonickname — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:01:49 +0000

Great article, Kurt. Restoring my faith in why I read this blog!

By: dls612

dls612 — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:49:29 +0000

The games that matter are the playoff games considering you make it! Miami and Boston had the same issues of being a small team last season Miami more than others. But Miami made it to the finals the last 2 seasons and losing the first one which had nothing to do with their lack of size but lack of chemistry! Teams can have all the size they want but if there’s no chemistry u have nothing! Why do u think Boston is always in the mix! Small-ball can be just as dangerous for these big teams! Miami or Boston will be in the finals!