Getting that win means Miami finding some way to slow the Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray two-man game. Miami trails Denver 2-1 in the NBA Finals heading into Game 4, and while that game is not technically must win for the Heat, it is in practice. Through that prism, the Heat have a real growth opportunity Friday night. “We share very similar thoughts about finding strength in adversity and using those as lessons to help you grow.” “We’ve been texting back and forth,” Spoelstra said. MIAMI - Throughout the Heat’s playoff run, Erik Spoelstra has been confiding in and getting encouragement from another Miami coach - and it’s not Pat Riley.ĭolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel and Spoelstra have become friends. “Nothing about this season has been easy,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. 1 seed last spring is one game from elimination. The Atlanta lead was 13 again going into the fourth, and when Miami was within six midway through the final quarter, the Hawks scored five straight to restore a double-digit edge.Īnd now, a team that was the East’s No. Add it all up, and it was a 27-8 run in about 7 minutes of play to get the Heat within 71-66.īut the Hawks had an answer then, and every other time the Heat made a run.
Miami cut the margin to 15 by halftime, then opened the third quarter on a 16-6 run. The Hawks took two timeouts in the first 3:53 of the third quarter, as most of what was a 24-point lead with 2:37 left in the first half – 63-39 Atlanta was the margin – got whittled away, and fast. “Credit our guys for being locked in, ready and focused on the game plan.” “We all understand the moment and the time of year it is,” Young said. Atlanta outrebounded Miami 63-39, including 22-6 on the offensive glass that keyed a 26-6 edge in second-chance points. The Hawks improved to 3-0 all-time in play-in tournament games that’s the best mark in the league, one that New Orleans can match when it plays host to Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.Īnd they earned this one on the boards. “Come Friday, we have to play the legit exact opposite of how we played tonight,” Butler said.įor the Hawks, four reserves – Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson – combined for 53 points. Tyler Herro scored 26 for Miami, and Jimmy Butler finished with 21.
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The Raptors and Bulls play Wednesday the winner of Friday’s game opens the series against the Bucks on Sunday. 8 seed and a spot against top overall seed Milwaukee in Round 1. Kyle Lowry scored 33 points – his highest-scoring game in his two Miami seasons – for the Heat, who will host either Toronto or Chicago on Friday to decide the No. It’s one game – but it was our game.”ĭejounte Murray added 18 points for the Hawks, who avenged a five-game Round 1 loss to Miami last season and earned an East first-round matchup with Boston that will start Saturday.
So hopefully we can take this and continue to build on it. “Our guys are trying to be the best version of ourselves at the end of the year,” Snyder said. 7 in the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the Miami Heat 116-105 in a play-in tournament game Tuesday night. Trae Young scored 25 points, Clint Capela grabbed 21 rebounds and the Hawks earned the No. Then the Atlanta Hawks called with a job offer, to bring him on as coach.Īnd now Snyder’s bags are packed again – for the playoffs, starting with a trip to Boston. He was going to spend time with some friends and family, see some coaches he’s gotten to know over the years. * earnings may include deduction of original cashed earned due to shortened seasonĭrafted by Dallas (DAL): Round 1 (#5 overall)Ī look at the reported fines & suspensions for Trae Young, and the financial implications.MIAMI - Quin Snyder’s bags were packed in February for an overseas trip. Signed Using: Designated Rookie Extension/BirdĪ look at the calculated cash earnings for Trae Young, including any upcoming years. Trae Young signed a 5 year / $215,159,700 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, including $215,159,700 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $43,031,940.
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