Q: I’ve by no means seen a workforce like this the place there may be extra stress on the supporting gamers to exceed expectations, as a result of one of many three gamers within the forefront (Bam Adebayo) is inconsistent in pulling his personal weight. It additionally appears like that is getting placed on the backburner as a result of the workforce is profitable, which for my part is a mistake. Jimmy having an incredible sport has been enjoyable to look at. But apart from Duncan Robinson in Game 1, he’s actually been the one one to point out up. This can get Miami right into a world of bother in opposition to a greater workforce. — Darryl, Fitzgerald, Ga.
A: Yes. But there even have been two comparatively snug wins. Now, can the Heat get previous the 76ers with these restricted numbers from Bam Adebayo? No. Ditto with Kyle Lowry. But the playoffs are about taking measure of a problem, then assembly that problem, nonetheless required. So, sure, Bam and Kyle have been deferring. But they’ve been deferring to victory. Sometimes it requires the passing sport, generally the operating sport. Yes, a combined metaphor, however that basically is what has been in play to this stage.
Q: Bam stated he felt disrespected for not being nominated for Defensive Player of the Year. Don’t you assume his halfhearted Game 2 efficiency disrespected Heat followers? He had 4 turnovers, 4 rebounds and scored in single digits for the second straight sport whereas Atlanta’s beginning middle is out. He’s lastly on nationwide TV and that is what he reveals the nation? — Carl, Fort Lauderdale.
A: That had nothing to do with something. Again, he was a part of a win. I do want the lobbying for the award wasn’t a factor. That all was a bit excessive. Someone else wins, you progress on. Bam Adebayo has. Now, if he doesn’t get a spot on first-team All-Defense . . .
Q: The Hawks are 20-3 at residence since January. Eighth seed or not, down 0-2 or not, they’re nearly as good as any workforce at residence. We can’t have Jimmy Butler get worn out this early within the playoffs with out Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro stepping up. Do you assume the Heat’s playoff aspirations hinge on this Game 3? — John, Fort Lauderdale.
A: I wouldn’t go that far. But I do agree that it’ll take extra to expertise the identical sort of success the Heat have had at FTX Arena on the subject of taking part in at State Farm Arena. But the Heat even have had robust help over time in Atlanta, so it is going to be fascinating to see the place Friday’s fanbase stands. As Trae Young stated at Thursday’s follow, “The regular season, sometimes it’s a lot more Heat fans than Hawks fans. So hopefully we turn that around.”
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