[Easy-Rider 66]

I think the line at BOSTON - 8.5 in a close out game is reflective Of Butler's performance recently and his apparent Knee injury. I do wonder what he has left tonight but would lean MIAMI + the number. Also Herro is a question mark after missing the last 2 games so that obviously is a factor as well. What say you?

[jjgold]

This is another no-brainer Boston Celtics money line

[Easy-Rider 66]

This is another no-brainer Boston Celtics money line

yeah agreed but if you had to play it take the number or not GOLD?

[jjgold]

Pass

Miami looks done

Celtics really pushed Butler and have him all tied up

[Easy-Rider 66]

Pass

Miami looks done

Celtics really pushed Butler and have him all tied up

ok so you would lay the number thx. I usually take the points in this situation but agreed MIA might be cooked. If Herro can play would like it a lot better especially if Smart does not. GL.

[Snowball]

Maybe Butler just isn't the same player he used to be anyway.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Maybe Butler just isn't the same player he used to be anyway.

i do not know about that Snow. he was playing real well before he tweaked his knee. imo

[SamsNCharge99]

This is another no-brainer Boston Celtics money line

guaranteed lock

[MiDNiTe]

Butler doing air balls and seems to have lost any springs in his jump, guy is obviously banged up but when time lord is in there all the heat are worried about driving to the hoop, interesting if Boston rests Williams or not, him and horford protect the paint really well

[Headsterx]

Don't know but at the end of the tonight's game, he'll have a broken heart.

[stevenash]

I was listening to Cowherd's podcast/show yesterday, Cowherd says Butler's playing on knees of a 45 year old man.

People who know a lot more than me about the NBA say the Heat are all sorts of banged up.

Butler's knees are barking, Herro's has a bad groin.
Lowery tweaked his hamstring, Vincent has a bad groin too.
Strus, another hamstring victim, and PJ has a laundry list of issues, mainly knees.

Most will play in whatever capacity, it's a close out game, no rest for the weary and all that other happy horseshit.

That Miami team is true grit, you have to admire that.
Quite frankly I think they're toasted.

The line is 8.5 for a reason, just like GSW last.
Home court in these close out situations huge.

[StackinGreen]

I was listening to Cowherd's podcast/show yesterday, Cowherd says Butler's playing on knees of a 45 year old man.

People who know a lot more than me about the NBA say the Heat are all sorts of banged up.

Butler's knees are barking, Herro's has a bad groin.
Lowery tweaked his hamstring, Vincent has a bad groin too.
Strus, another hamstring victim, and PJ has a laundry list of issues, mainly knees.

Most will play in whatever capacity, it's a close out game, no rest for the weary and all that other happy horseshit.

That Miami team is true grit, you have to admire that.
Quite frankly I think they're toasted.

The line is 8.5 for a reason, just like GSW last.
Home court in these close out situations huge.

You can't argue with Nashy's points, good stuff dude, seems like a huge line that makes you say, "Yeah, that's why."

[Otters27]

Seems like both teams are banged up. So we'll see it either team can beat the warriors

[TheMoneyShot]

I think the line at BOSTON - 8.5 in a close out game is reflective Of Butler's performance recently and his apparent Knee injury. I do wonder what he has left tonight but would lean MIAMI + the number. Also Herro is a question mark after missing the last 2 games so that obviously is a factor as well. What say you?

I've looked at the box score the last 2 games.... flat out ridiculous stats for Butler. You could be right.

[TheMoneyShot]

And remember.... most books (including vegas) opened up at -9. That's a HUGE NUMBER.

[lakerboy]

I was listening to Cowherd's podcast/show yesterday, Cowherd says Butler's playing on knees of a 45 year old man.

People who know a lot more than me about the NBA say the Heat are all sorts of banged up.

Butler's knees are barking, Herro's has a bad groin.
Lowery tweaked his hamstring, Vincent has a bad groin too.
Strus, another hamstring victim, and PJ has a laundry list of issues, mainly knees.

Most will play in whatever capacity, it's a close out game, no rest for the weary and all that other happy horseshit.

That Miami team is true grit, you have to admire that.
Quite frankly I think they're toasted.

The line is 8.5 for a reason, just like GSW last.
Home court in these close out situations huge.

Miami is crippled. They did well to get to this point.

Butler plays with heart but he is so overrated.

[stevenash]

Miami is crippled. They did well to get to this point.

Butler plays with heart but he is so overrated.

The only healthy horse is Bam, and he melts when he squares up with a real center that plays real big boy defense, like an Embid, or Gobert, or in this case Robert Williams.

[Yulia74]

Maybe Butler just isn't the same player he used to be anyway.

Butler is just a B player, he was never great

comfort zone player, overrated

[d2bets]

Don't think Miami will win, but watch Butler have a big game, 30+ pts.

[Easy-Rider 66]

I was listening to Cowherd's podcast/show yesterday, Cowherd says Butler's playing on knees of a 45 year old man.

People who know a lot more than me about the NBA say the Heat are all sorts of banged up.

Butler's knees are barking, Herro's has a bad groin.
Lowery tweaked his hamstring, Vincent has a bad groin too.
Strus, another hamstring victim, and PJ has a laundry list of issues, mainly knees.

Most will play in whatever capacity, it's a close out game, no rest for the weary and all that other happy horseshit.

That Miami team is true grit, you have to admire that.
Quite frankly I think they're toasted.

The line is 8.5 for a reason, just like GSW last.
Home court in these close out situations huge.

thx for the update Nasher good points

[jjgold]

Easy Rider your trying to complicate this

[Easy-Rider 66]

Easy Rider your trying to complicate this

I know Gold Boston ML Is the play here, but trying to get some opinions on the number.

[TheMoneyShot]

I can't remember the last Conference Finals game that opened up at -9

Absolutely incredible.

[JIBBBY]

The Heat are toast..

[GT21Megatron]

Maybe Butler just isn't the same player he used to be anyway.

He put his nuts on the 76ers forehead last series. What are you talking about

[Snowball]

He put his nuts on the 76ers forehead last series. What are you talking about

and? Embiid was a cripple. Sixers could barely eek past Toronto.

[jjgold]

Maybe bet live if you’re talking about the spread

[GT21Megatron]

and? Embiid was a cripple. Sixers could barely eek past Toronto.

Embid is soft dude and Toronto is tough. Butler is a killer. Something is clearly wrong with him

[Snowball]

Embid is soft dude and Toronto is tough. Butler is a killer. Something is clearly wrong with him

I know something's wrong with him. But sometimes guys get older and nagging injuries never really stay away,
they just linger and reappear. That might be happening. I watched him vs Sixers and of course he's still a great player
but he may be leaving his prime after 12 seasons.

[stevenash]

Embid is soft dude and Toronto is tough. Butler is a killer. Something is clearly wrong with him

His knees.
They're pretty much shot.

[Easy-Rider 66]

I guess Butler was not too hurt?

[JayLA]

How hurt is herro??

[Easy-Rider 66]

How hurt is herro??

i read he may be done for the playoffs?

[stevenash]

i read he may be done for the playoffs?

You see Butler grab his ankle towards the end of the game.
Poor man is hurting in like 10 major joints.
The dude if not anything is true grit.

[JayLA]

i read he may be done for the playoffs?

Wishful thinking by me then easy. If strus can not suck, him and Robinson can maybe replace herro. Butler and Lowry showed they're good tonight i think