Q: Ira,assuming the Heat beat the Knicks of their subsequent sport they usually tie on the finish of the season, what are the tiebreakers and who has the benefit? Also what if there’s a three method tie together with the Nets? – Joel.
A: First, as we’ve realized with this season’s Heat, assumptions could be harmful, whether or not it’s discussing what occurs if the Heat defeat the visiting Nets on Saturday or win Wednesday in New York. As we already know, the Heat have misplaced the tiebreaker to the Nets, down 0-2 in that three-game season collection. A victory Wednesday in New York would depart that season collection tied 2-2. The Heat then would have the tiebreaker as Southeast Division champions. In a three-way tie, a Heat Southeast title additionally could be the tiebreaker (since neither the Knicks or Nets will win the Atlantic). The solely method the Heat don’t win the Southeast is that if they end behind the Hawks. And if the Heat blow that four-game lead (plus that tiebreaker), then they wouldn’t be contending for Nos. 5-6, anyway.
Q: We have to show this season round on the finish and play our greatest basketball. – Warren.
A: And that’s what it would take, with the Heat, at the very least quickly, transferring into playoff place. Even with the latest assist from the Knicks and Nets (in addition to the work of the Heat), the Heat’s closing schedule nonetheless is daunting. Games in Toronto, New York and Philadelphia will likely be important exams, as will the house sport in opposition to Dallas. Then once more, seemingly each sport this season for the Heat has been a check. Of course, win the following eight and the Heat could be assured of ending No. 5 within the East.
Q: Everyone performs in opposition to the Nets, proper? – Anthony.
A: I can’t see why not, except Cody Zeller (who’s recovering from a damaged nostril) and the three neophytes despatched to the G League for the playoffs. The larger enjoying query comes within the Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back in Toronto after which New York. Would Erik Spoelstra dare maintain Kyle Lowry out in Toronto to have him obtainable for New York? Would he play Lowry in each ends of a back-to-back for the primary time since December?
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