September 27th, 2020 at 10:05 PM ^
D3 was 5-7 from three and had 6 boards to go with his 15 points!
September 27th, 2020 at 10:14 PM ^
+24 for Duncan Robinson, best for the Heat.
I think Bam Adebayo is their best player though. He kind of took over at crunch time.
But great to see DRob on the floor for the critical closing minutes, and coming through for the Heat.
September 27th, 2020 at 11:17 PM ^
I don’t disagree with Bam being better than Duncan, but you realize Jimmy Butler is on this team, right? Bam is somebody you lock up long term and can build around but he isn’t quite their best player yet.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:05 PM ^
Is it final or finals? NHL and NBA treat it differently. Any grammar experts?
September 27th, 2020 at 10:06 PM ^
Finals is correct
September 27th, 2020 at 10:56 PM ^
Your right!
September 27th, 2020 at 11:28 PM ^
Its there big chance!
September 28th, 2020 at 3:57 AM ^
Know doubt.
September 28th, 2020 at 6:42 AM ^
Final is Canadian for finals, eh?
September 28th, 2020 at 12:15 PM ^
Canadian would be finaul.
September 28th, 2020 at 7:53 AM ^
I should of guessed.
September 28th, 2020 at 12:31 PM ^
Finals are correct
September 28th, 2020 at 2:18 PM ^
Do to the fact that there is more than one game in the series, it should be finals.
September 28th, 2020 at 2:18 PM ^
I googled it, google shows it both ways. Still less disorienting than a hockey teams from florida and and texas playing for the Stanley Cup in Edmonton in September...
September 27th, 2020 at 10:06 PM ^
He drilled the dagger 3 to seal it too! Incredible determination he’s displayed to get to this point.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:09 PM ^
Made 2 late in the fourth. It is very satisfying seeing him tear it up in the biggest moments.
September 27th, 2020 at 11:37 PM ^
Is "Crying Michael Jordan" about to be replaced by "Tearful Duncan Robinson"?
September 28th, 2020 at 11:57 AM ^
+1 for correct usage of "dagger."
(frequently see it mistakenly used to mean "go-ahead score" instead of "nail in the coffin")
September 27th, 2020 at 10:17 PM ^
I resisted posting about him during that one after ruining game 5 with a mid-gamer.
Think they have a real shot against the Lakers. I will say no more to avoid further curses.
September 28th, 2020 at 12:50 AM ^
Define “real shot”? They said Portland had a real shot, and they lost 4-1. Then they said Houston had a real shot, and they lost 4-1, and then they said Denver, the comeback kids, had a real shot, and they lost 4-1. Going with Lakers in 5. Miami will shoot the lights out one night, but Lakers will be too much. Lebron is on a mission.
September 28th, 2020 at 2:48 AM ^
Lakers were 5:1 favorites or more in all three series. Not sure any of them had a real shot.
September 28th, 2020 at 10:15 AM ^
All depends on how well the Lakers role players shoot 3's, and the Heat not turning it over (Lakers are spectacular in transition).
Bam is the best big AD will have faced all playoffs, but nobody is stopping that guy 1 vs 1. Bam might be able to force AD into a couple subpar games though.
The Heat know Lebron as well as anyone and have great coaching staff. His midrange and three point shot seems to have greatly improved since his Heat days though, so they will probably devise a plan to high press Lebron, double him early in the half court to get the ball out of his hands and force others to make decisions.
I'm guessing Lakers 4-2, but I could see it going 7 if LA shoots poorly from the 3 over the course of the series.
September 28th, 2020 at 4:55 PM ^
Before the playoffs, and after the first game of the playoffs, everyone kept saying how shitty the Lakers three point shooting was. They have been just fine in three rounds...and are playing incredibly well. Not too worried. Playoff Rondo is no joke.
And speaking of jokes, the Joker, not Bam, is the best big AD will have faced in these playoffs. The Joker played bully ball and could drill open tre’s.
Lakers in 5.
September 28th, 2020 at 5:26 PM ^
We get it. You like the Lakers.
September 29th, 2020 at 12:06 AM ^
Just wanted to make sure you know ?
September 27th, 2020 at 10:18 PM ^
1 turnover in over 170 minutes vs the Celtics. Love this dude.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:27 PM ^
Wow. Who woulda thunk it?
September 27th, 2020 at 10:27 PM ^
I am elated for Duncan.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:31 PM ^
This does not quite seem like a reasonable sentence: Duncan Robinson is going to be on the floor in the NBA FInals against LeBron.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:42 PM ^
He's going to be starting in the NBA finals. Just crazy.
September 28th, 2020 at 7:19 AM ^
Duncan is being paid 1.41 million this year. By NBA standards for a starter, this isn't a lot of money although I'm sure he's not complaining. He is under contract for one more year at a paltry non-guaranteed 1.66 million. Not bad for a DIII kid who went undrafted.
https://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/duncan-robinson-27658/
September 28th, 2020 at 10:24 AM ^
Duncan is going to get absolutely paid, whether that's by the Heat or by someone else. He's an analytics darling and will get paid as such
September 28th, 2020 at 12:46 PM ^
He's in the perfect place...Great coaching staff and a team that knows how to use his abilities. Golden State would be another good landing spot.
But I really think the Heat are a perfect fit. His defensive liabilities are covered by their team defense and rim protector Bam, and their offense is pass-first, find the open man, and almost no iso-ball.
I hope he gets paid and stays with the Heat.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:49 PM ^
I agree. Who is LeBrown?
September 27th, 2020 at 11:12 PM ^
Oops. Good catch. I was too eager to respond to the Heat's win. Thanks.
September 28th, 2020 at 4:59 PM ^
That is the Lakers’s guard, Caruso! ?
September 28th, 2020 at 7:13 AM ^
He reminds me of Cedric Maxwell for some reason, less the 3 point ability. Long arms and perfected the "lean-in" to draw fouls. Blue collar type, grinder.
Fuck LeBron. You could forgive him once not twice for leaving.
September 28th, 2020 at 7:32 AM ^
I see that you, like many sports fans, have bought into the "LeBron is a punk" idea that's been fed to you.
Carry on.
September 28th, 2020 at 7:15 AM ^
He reminds me of Cedric Maxwell for some reason, less the 3 point ability. Long arms and perfected the "lean-in" to draw fouls. Blue collar type, grinder.
Fuck LeBron. You could forgive him once not twice for leaving.
September 28th, 2020 at 10:38 AM ^
He doesn't need forgiven for anything sports-related, let alone a 2nd time.
September 28th, 2020 at 11:33 AM ^
I am in the Michael Jordan is the GOAT camp for a multitude of reasons, but the idea that LeBron has been anything but incredible on and off the court is just hate.
His only clear failures in playoff series were losing to the Magic in his first go around with Cleveland and then his epic collapse against the Mavs in his first year with the Heat. The Warriors teams were stacked, and even before Durant arrived, Lebron lost Kyrie and Kevin Love in the first year the Cavs went to the Finals. Lebron is a hybrid of Magic Johnson (vision/IQ), Scottie Pippen (defense), and Karl Malone (physical force). Not to mention his improved jump shot.
Regarding his attitude, good on him for speaking his mind about racial justice as well as putting his $ where his mouth is by building schools, community centers, and pushing for equal access to voting rights. "Shut up and dribble" is both condescending and moronic considering some of the uninformed talking head media entertainment folk posing as journalist on TV.
His biggest public/PR "mistake" was the televised "Decision", and he was destroyed for it. Meanwhile, Magic caught HIV cheating on his wife, Jordan had a very public gambling addiction, and Kobe had to defend a rape allegation.
And if you think he's arrogant, get a grip. He's approaching billionaire status and has been the best player in the NBA for 10-13 years now - he's very grounded considering. No, he's not as clutch as MJ or Bird, but stop hating...he's one of the top 5 players in NBA history and, like Ali and Jim Brown before him, speaks out on social issues - whether you agree with his stance or not.
September 28th, 2020 at 6:35 PM ^
He was pretty bad in the 2010 series against Boston too. Many people think he quit on his team during game 5. Was his last series for the Cavs before moving to Miami.
September 28th, 2020 at 11:36 AM ^
BeatIt,
He should be commended for even going back to Ohio, given all the choices he had. Guy delivered a championship to a state of mouth breathers - most would have left and never looked back.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:40 PM ^
Let's go Heat!
September 27th, 2020 at 10:51 PM ^
Great player and an even better story. I hope he gets a ring!
September 27th, 2020 at 10:59 PM ^
Did you know he started his college career at a DIII school?
Congrats Dunc!
September 27th, 2020 at 11:29 PM ^
Also, had you heard his college coach was never an assistant coach?
September 27th, 2020 at 11:09 PM ^
Going to be a really fun finals and I'm excited that Robinson is having such an important role on a contending team.
September 27th, 2020 at 11:28 PM ^
such a great story... amazing to see a kid that didn't even think he belonged a Michigan (at the start) just blow up to become a very good player in the NBA...
Looking back, its a shame he didn't have that level of confidence at Michigan in his last game.
Definitely cheering for the Heat