Haslem Changes Everything

Question

With Haslem back the Bulls have no chance of advancing; previously I backed the Bulls to advance but no longer; this guy DOES make the difference as long as he does not get hurt we will see the 305 advance.

crowndaking · Answer

With Haslem back the Bulls have no chance of advancing; previously I backed the Bulls to advance but no longer; this guy DOES make the difference as long as he does not get hurt we will see the 305 advance.

nbafan88 · Answer

The bulls won&#x27;t make any adjustments, none.

nbafan88 · Answer

Haslem does bring a whole lot of energy to this team, thats for damn sure.

TitoRoc305 · Answer

Go HEAT!!!

mellow_wolf · Answer

Though he may only play 15-20 minutes, his impact will be felt, whether it is statistically tangible or not.

His return is the equivalent of the Heat being able to make a major trade during the playoffs. The Bulls will adjust, but Haslem opens up possibilities for the Big 3 to play more effectively.

It will be fun to watch tonight.

2Team_Parlay · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;And u know this how????

2Team_Parlay · Answer

Halsem played out of his mind last game... i definantly dont expect that to happen again... the bulls are the #1 defensive team and they will make the necessary adjustments... they will take haslem away and the game will turn back to LeWade vs the Bulls...

despite how poorly the Bulls shot last game they were still in it at the end with a chance to win... they will match the intestity of the Heat on their home floor... and they are a great bounce back team off a SU loss... ill take my chances on the squad whos getting 5+ points and knows how to play TEAM ball

depeche2 · Answer

Might be fool&#x27;s gold.  So is he going to be play center next to Bosh?  Going to be going really small.  An improvement on the offensive end, might not be so good on the other end, and in keeping the Bulls off the glass.

nbafan88 · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by 2Team_Parlay]  &#xD;&#xA;And u know this how????  [/Quote]It was sarcasm.

stevenp · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by 2Team_Parlay]  Halsem played out of his mind last game... i definantly dont expect that to happen again... the bulls are the #1 defensive team and they will make the necessary adjustments... they will take haslem away and the game will turn back to LeWade vs the Bulls...&#xD;&#xA;despite how poorly the Bulls shot last game they were still in it at the end with a chance to win... they will match the intestity of the Heat on their home floor... and they are a great bounce back team off a SU loss... ill take my chances on the squad whos getting 5&#x2B; points and knows how to play TEAM ball   [/Quote]i agree with you.  but haslem, if healthy, could be a difference maker.  he looked too winded to keep this up.  but he was a key to that championship.  when he&#x27;s hitting that 15 footer consistently, he&#x27;s deadly, cause the big three leave two open!  i think thibadeau makes adjustments.  we&#x27;ll see what coach thibs is made off.  big four makes a huge difference to a big three!

ct1016 · Answer

Haslemis huge for Miami b/c he brings it. When he went down, in my opinion, Miami went through the regular season without ever replacing him.

I honestly cannot think who played the "4" for them consistently when Bosh went to the bench.

Only late in the season did I realize that Spoelstra had LBJ filling hybrid roles....and probably playing backup "4" more so than any other player on the roster.

Haslem coming back puts LBJ back in his natural role.....and keeps other scrubs off the floor.

Can Miami lose, absolutely.

But are they a better team with Haslem on the floor. Absolutely

playboy336 · Answer

I think he adds depth to a  weak bench but with miller an him not bad at all.

2Team_Parlay · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;i agree with what u said as well... dont get my wrong by any means Haslem is a good player but he has been out for so long i find it hard to believe that he can keep up that intensity he has... and i do think Thibs will make the proper adjustments.. he was the brains behind the operation when he was Boston

FrontRowCenter · Answer

Not only did Haslem play well last game, but he made the others around him play better!!   IF the Heat play with that much intensity today, they won&#x27;t lose!!!!

2Team_Parlay · Answer

&#xD;&#xA;thats a big IF man.... and it might not matter cuz i expect the Bulls to come with just as much if not more intensity

karkeith · Answer

Bulls in 5

ghostfaceripper · Answer

Same situation wit Taj gibson, had a great game.........game as in 1.  I dont see Haslem doing much, sure he&#x27;ll get some rebounds but Thibs will have someone on his ass.  seems like when D rose has an off night he comes back hitting everything.  I&#x27;ll take Da Bulls

mightiestmojo · Answer

I agree. Haslem is the difference. I think the bulls can win but find it pretty unlikely they will and think Haslem is the reason. Haslem helps to neutralize the Bull&#x27;s big advantage which was hustle, intensity, and rebounding. I think he&#x27;s huge. Especially after another 3 days off to rest up.

depeche2 · Answer

I think he just caught the Bulls by surprise a little bit. If they try to go with Haslem in place of Anthony and go with a frontcourt of James, Bosh and Haslem against Deng, Boozer/Gibson and Noah, they are going to be in trouble on the boards. I don't think Haslem can keep Noah off the glass. Noah is a key player, he's already got 13 off rebs this series in 66 minutes. The entire Miami team has 16.

gd2436 · Answer

this could get ugly tonite......heat by double digits over bulls......this series is over, boys!......bring on the mavs in what will be a very exciting finals with lots of future hall of famers...possibly four or five of them!

bulls and okie have got the potential but are a year or two away.....this is the year of mavs i believe, but miami has the best chance out of anybody to beat dallas....like i said should be a great final!

cropduster · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by gd2436] &#xD;&#xA;this could get ugly tonite......heat by double digits over bulls......this series is over, boys!......bring on the mavs in what will be a very exciting finals with lots of future hall of famers...possibly four or five of them!&#xD;&#xA;bulls and okie have got the potential but are a year or two away.....this is the year of mavs i believe, but miami has the best chance out of anybody to beat dallas....like i said should be a great final![/Quote] What makes you think Dallas would stand a chance against Miami?

crowndaking · Answer

Exactly

crowndaking · Answer

The Mavz (if they advance) have a lion&#x27;s share of chance to dwarf the 305 for the Crown

MAGO304 · Answer

what makes you think the Heat stand a chance vs the Mavs?  Heat have no bench.  Haslem blew his load the last game.  No way he repeats that performance

Haslem Changes Everything

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