Oh, my eyes!

Went to a Heat-Hawks game Wednesday night and THE WORST GAME I'VE EVER SEEN broke out.
The retinas still burn. If there were two hours I could have back in my life, I'd take those two.

Just a few observations because I'd like to forget that game as soon as humanly possible.

1. I ABSOLUTELY get what Shaq is saying. He has a good 2 1/2 quarters, then never touches the ball again unless he gets an offensive rebound. Don't know if that's the play calling (that would be my guess) or just the guards not looking for him, but if they find Shaq in that game at any point in the fourth quarter, it's a Heat win. Then he gets pulled in the final 1:49 for defense, when he was playing some of the best defense he has played all year (SEVEN BLOCKS).

2. What in the world is up with Jason Williams? He plays only 26 minutes while Penny (no offense to him, of course, because he played well for some stretches) plays 38 minutes!?!?!?!?! I know Jason was 0 of 4 from the field, but he had four assists, zero turnovers and runs the offense sooooooooooo much better than Smu...(it's hard to even type the rest. Let's just call him No. 21).
The only thing that comes to mind as a reason is Riley is saving Jason's legs because he's trying to trade him. Andre Miller's name has come up, which I think would be a bad idea because Miller doesn't exactly stretch the floor with his shooting. Plus, what exactly has Jason done wrong? When Dwyane was out, he was the team's best player. Mind-boggling, really.

3. With 51 seconds left in third quarter, No. 21 enters game, the Heat is leading 66-56. With 6:03 left in the game, Smush exits a 71-71 tie. Any geniuses want to figure that one out?

4. Daequan Cook, anyone?

I would say Happy Thanksgiving, but I'm guessing anyone who watched that game has already decided not to eat Thanksgiving dinner, for fear memories of the game will simply make them vomit. Me, I'm taking a forget-me-now (Arrested Development reference) and hoping the food stays down.

Comments

[davet]

That was an embarassing performance. The Heat are no better & propably worse than the team that got swept by the Bulls.

J-Wil forgot how to do anything other than jack up some mis-guided 3's. Smush Parker has got to go & yes, bring on Cook.

Is this the end of the line for Dorell? He got to play in parts of 4 games without Wade & Riley gives up on him before he turns 22?

It's a good thing the Heat's traded draft pick is lottery protected.

[HeatFan]

I don't understand Riley's thing with playing Smush. Why is Cook on the bench? Kid has a good game and then riley sits him for two games. Smush needs to sit now... Up by 10, he comes in and leaves with the game tied. There was no movement to the ball and he throws up serious bricks!! Please help me understand the madness!!!

[Moses]

I agree with everything you wrote, but I believe that the purpose of Riley's Parker substitution over Jason Williams was because Williams was struggling on offense and he was hoping Smush (who is supposed to be a decent shooter) would help on that. Guess not. But I definitely agree with you.

And yes, Cook plays real well alongside Wade.

[dada]

Micky A. fire riley already

[jr]

One game doesn't take Shaq off the hook but it's what I said in another post, Parker was the worst acquisition that Miami made this year. He is LOST in the offense and bumps into himself while running around in circles (Lakers must be loving it). Not playing Cook in this game was one mistake and expecting Wade to be a savior is the second.

[roy s. sears]

Pat Riley is a joke. He should be fired. Play the young guys or resinged. Penny will not be any good to you playing heavy minutes. If we make the playoffs, he will be worn out

[whatever]

Now whatever happened to Stan Van Gundy.. the same guy that made this team perform and click?? Ohh thats right hes over making an Orlando Magic team peform at its best and if not the best in the East. Pat is too soft.

[O]

Where is SVG!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yeah Orlando.
I don't know what to say other than, Riley has made some terrible decisions.

[mexican fan]

Truth to be told, The best heat team Ive seen in years was the one that lost against Detroit in the ECF with SVG 60W and amazing chemistry, next year was pure miracle under Riley but now all the black dots and blemishes are resurging for his terrible decisions and we are stuck in neutral

[Will]

The Heat lost this game because Riley chose to sit Wade for WAY TOO LONG in the 3rd and 4th quarter. I realize he had four fouls at the time, but Wade is smart enough to not foul out. Instead, Riley fouled out his own player by sitting him for SO LONG. And then, Riley chose to play Penny at power forward, and Atlanta immediately went to Horford who scored easily. Can we get SVG back!?!?

[jzo23]

i think b4 any player has to go...riley should go 1st...nobody wants to come to miami and play for him,,,he's too much of an A-hole...

[choy]

Yeah, let Cook play. and trade Wright already. he's been given too many chances and he squandered them. at least his youth gives him some trade value. and trade Parker too.

is Riley still interested in coaching? i think Shaq's not the only one declining with age on this team

[hexamillion]

the heat should not give up on this season if they do then might as well start rapping like shaq back in the days

[gregos Frehling]

DAQUAN!!

If Pat doesnt play Cook tomorrow night, I will lose all respect for him.....Smush is a disaster!!

Hardaway is not good enough to play 38 minutes in this league.

[Money104]

This should have been a win,the first 3 quarters were good winning ball and the 4th was a mess..I disagree with some of you..I have been real impressed with Penny, in the first half he looked like he jumped in a time machine,showing alot for an old guy who has had a milliion surgeries..But in the second he stoped being aggresive after missing a few shots,which was frustrating..Im tellin you I like the Lineup of Jwill,Wade,Penny,Haslem and Shaq...This team will get better,youll see once they start gellin..

[magic fan]

the magic will have another thanksgiving meal after they smoke you turkeys. gobble gobble losers.

[mo]

Calling for Riley's firing is insane. You guys must be kidding. 2006 CHAMPS forever. Without Riley this would not have been possible. Once we start doing well again with Riley, you will all jump back on the bandwaggon. You all should be fired as Miamiheat fans.

[heat lover]

I am very dissapointed in the moves riley has made these season. Signing Smush Trash Parker is the worst thing he ever did. I guess we can see why the Lakers let him go. Stan Vangundy could of won that champion ship that Riles is getting credit for. Riley is having a bad year with the moves he made. Shaq and wade can't do it all that is why they need decent roll players, but they don't have that these year. They will struggle all year, but I will continue to watch them, but we have to keep it real. Very sad!!! Damn you Riley!!!!