The Wolves were down big early but put on a third quarter clinic and still nearly lost. Hard to say whether the blame comes from their lack of offensive variety or the Heat closing down on defense in the fourth. Mourning and Payton can get it done in short bursts (even Walker was chasing some guys around). The Heat seem to get stronger as the game goes on. Might not hold up tonight with Zo if Shaq doesn't play though. He put in 36 last night.

This game is big. Real big. Massive.

Pistons win, playoff momentum is gained. Pistons lose on homecourt, the Heat are feeling real good about their chances.

Forget the record coming into this game from either team. Forget the recent streaks. This will be a dramatic street fight for Eastern Supremacy.

I'm hoping to record it on my computer (new setup). With some luck I will have everything working for tip off.

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Thank you for another great season!

This game along with games against SUNS & MAVS should represent the importance of HCA. All are statment games that squash any hope of going through us to win the SHIP.

There is no excuse for low energy or lack of execution. Some teams have been running at playoff intensity for weeks now, as they try to qualify for the show. For all intents and purposes our playoffs begin tonight.

is anything miami has the excuses. they're on a back-back, and they are on the road. there is no excuses for our team this game.

And Shaq sat out last night with a sore hand. Wade also took a flagrant last night and played the rest of the game with his wrist wrapped. I didn't turn on until after the foul so I'm not sure how serious it was.

thanks, old man! U know I love ya,bro! See ya in the chat tonight...German wine for me 2nite Its a Wednesday...

sunday...red wine
monday...mixed drink
tuesday...mixed drink
wednesday...german white wine
thursday....italian red wine
friday.....beer me
saturday...leftover beer me my bruddah!

Looking forward to it, Bruddah 22. Give a shout out to your Forum bros/sis' on TV tonight. And make sure they keep the mic away from The Hit Man if at all possible...my bruddah!

Don Casey makes some good points on this game

http://www.nba.com/features/coachs_casey_060322.html

That's an interesting commentary himat..

"Jason Williams is the type of player that could come unglued under such pressure or he could burn them"

No way we can Let Jason Williams get to the rack as easily as he did the last game.

That was a good report Himat.