Q: Ira, who’s the higher matchup for the Heat, the Bucks or Celtics? – Dehr.
A: Going into the playoffs, and positively after the primary spherical, I might have mentioned the Celtics. But they actually have proven a level of flaws of their sequence towards the Bucks, together with now having to win each Friday in Milwaukee after which Sunday, in the event that they survive, again in Boston. So that may not even occur, anyway. With the Bucks, although, they’ve seemed excellent towards the Celtics and are projected to have Khris Middleton again the subsequent spherical, though we have no idea to what diploma. Considering that Milwaukee solely has to win one of many subsequent two, it seems it might be the Bucks, whatever the Heat’s desire. Then once more, primarily based on what the Bucks did towards the Heat in sweeping final yr’s first spherical, and primarily based on how Jimmy Butler was humbled in that first spherical, and primarily based on the Bucks declining to pay P.J. Tucker to retain him, there could be a big quantity of motivation to play Milwaukee.
Q: Can’t wait to get Kyle Lowry again. The additional days actually will assist. – Don.
A: First, let’s not lose sight of what Gabe Vincent has completed as a fill-in starter. He deserves his justifiable share of credit score. And even with the additional time, Kyle Lowry’s hamstring will stay an unknown till we see in a different way. Remember, the final time Kyle stepped away after first hurting the hamstring, it nonetheless wasn’t proper when he returned two weeks later. This time, the break shall be eight days. So we’ve to attend and see.
Q: They shut everybody up. Joel Embiid. James Harden. Ben Simmons. A whole embarrassment. – Nate.
A: First, let’s not group Joel Embiid in there. He returned from a concussion, performed with a masks to guard a facial fracture and had a splinted thumb due to a ligament tear. You may see why he was certainly one of Jimmy Butler’s favourite teammates. And, um, Ben Simmons was traded from the 76ers at midseason. As for James Harden, will probably be very, very, very fascinating to see how the 76ers deal with giving him even one greenback extra going ahead.
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