Saturday, May 22, 2021

FT MIL 109 MIAMI 107 (OT)

Man, I don't know about that last play call by Spo. I know Jimmy's your guy, I know Jimmy tied it with a two at the buzzer in regulation, but Holiday blocked the OT game-winner. I also know Jimmy missed the previous shot he took in OT, another three with :24.2 left, so Holiday, three inches shorter, sorta figured Jimmy would get the chance to win it and obviously was ready. I know that Goran, who was team-high, and Duncan were also in the game at the time. I know that Jimmy is not a three-shooter like those two. And Jimmy was 4/21 taking that shot. Goran was 10/17 (5/10) and tied it in OT with a three with :20.8 left. Duncan was 7/13 (7/13). Jimmy was 2/9 from range. 

Look, if you're going to try to win the game with a three, you don't have Jimmy Butler taking it, long range is just not his game. Not this game especially and not with Goran and Duncan playing. You want double OT, give it to Jimmy in the paint. Do not have him impersonate Steph Curry. Bad call.