2024-25 Playoffs | Miami Series | Game #1 | Heat @ Cavs | April 20, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Cavatt said:
I think there is because I was traumatized by the 2009 sweeping the first 2 rounds and then running into the magic.

Whole series decided by 5 pts. If they had played the heat like we are now, they would have won.

Just gets you ready for the tricks and makes you work your way through it. Better to practice on a good team that isn't a great offense before you meet a juggernaut like the Celtics.
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I agree. Practice is one thing, but actual game experience under pressure is the best teacher. Making adjustments, learning to communicate & coordinate during games is much better preparation than practices.

Not sure if it was Cavs defense adjusting, but after Adebayo scored three times in less than two minutes, the last at 8:32 remaining, he never scored again & Herro only scored once more.
 
Melancholy Jaques said:
Do you believe there is something to be gained by having a tougher opponent in the first round? I'm not saying there isn't, I'm just asking for thinking on this.
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Yes. I think you understand what is coming. Too much of a cake walk and you underestimate your next opponent. There are things you can get away with against the grid, that you will not get away with against golden state.
 
CleveRocks said:
Yes. I think you understand what is coming. Too much of a cake walk and you underestimate your next opponent. There are things you can get away with against the grid, that you will not get away with against golden state.
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Wrong you cannot beat The GRID
 
Just noticed Game 2 telecast is scheduled for NBA TV, not TNT or ESPN. Will Cleveland area viewers be subject to NBATVs customary blackouts?
 
This replay commentary needs to be here. Brooklyn fan strikes again!

 
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