This Was NEVER Supposed To Happen...

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We have just witnessed the unthinkable. With the entire world writing them off, the Heat pulled off the most improbable upsets, but was this a genius adjustment, luck maybe, or possibly a horrible defensive strategy by Boston? We’re about to find out.
Right from the beginning Miami made it known exactly what was going to be their game plan.
They knew they couldn’t compete point for point with the Celtics, so Spoelstra went all out and told his team to fire away as many threes as possible. So that’s exactly what they did.
By half time Miami had 24 attempted threes and only 12 shots inside the line. And they were knocking them down.
Now this is the interesting part. I don’t agree with Joe Mazulla, and you can see for yourself.
The Celtics wouldn’t switch on ball screens at any cost. They liked to keep the matchups as they were, which created room for penetration by the ball handler, and obviously then the help has to come, leaving an open Miami shooter.
I absolutely don’t see any reason for them to be doing this. The Celtics have one of the lengthiest lineups, and a 5 man unit that can switch on anyone and not worry about matchup exploiting. Why are you doing this?
On top of that, Spoelstra sprinkled in a bit of his magic as well so watch Tyler Herro here:
This screen is a decoy, it’s not important. But watch him cut across at the same time as Jovic comes off of the pick and roll with Brown trailing. White has to be there and even if it’s a split second, you see the separation that Herro has. Bam sets another flair screen and this is a wide open look on the beautiful off ball movement.
But despite these 13 threes on a blistering 54% by the Heat, Boston still had a 3 point lead at the break led by their inside game.
If an underdog team is shooting lights out, and they’re still trailing at half time, that’s almost always an indication for a convincing win in the second half.
And something similar to that played out in this game but not how I imagined it.
In a completely unexpected turn of events, Miami kept up this unbelievable pace of outside shooting and finished the game with a franchise high in the playoffs of 23 three pointers on an astonishing 53 and a half percent. For the entire game.
Jimmy Butler knew how to enjoy and celebrate this major upset, and amazing game by his teammates.
And a loud mouth like him, would of course use this opportunity to do a bit of trolling as well…
This game to game drama is exactly what the playoffs are about.
On rategame, the app that I’m a part of, I gave this one a solid 7.2, and it seems that the rest of the viewers agree with me.
Moving on to OKC and the Pelicans, and I thought we might get another close one after the game 1 thriller ending. But I was so wrong because…
The Thunder jumped on New Orleans right from the beginning of the game, and it’s obvious that the Pelicans don’t have an answer defensively for Shai.
And Chet Holmgren is stretching the floor to the point where Valanciunas can’t be at 2 places at one. He can’t help on dribble penetration and be there to contest Holmgren’s pick and pop threes.
So he was feasting.
This was a 13 point lead for OKC at halftime and they never looked back as we got this…
This one was over early, and ended up being a complete 32 point blowout.
A 4.5 score on rategame is about what you’d expect for a wire to wire big win like this.
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Miami got their revenge for the game 1 loss but that’s nothing compared to Luka’s emotional revenge against the Clippers. You gotta watch exactly what took place right here in this video. Talk to you in the next one. Peace out.

[@oeldave]

Miami with the against all odds power of friendship vibes 😂

[@ohorok2]

There is absolutely 0 chance I would ever try that stupid RATINGAME. More he promote this more I hate it... 😜

[@ImTheRealDeal]

Holiday only had 9 points and 2 assists with a lot of turnovers in 37 mins this is why the bucks traded him because he’s great defensively but he’s not a scorer

[@elitemidrange]

@@ImTheRealDealThey traded him because they aren’t smart. Now their poa and guard defense is despicable. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@kunaii_cs]

Been doing it the last 5 years lmfao.

[@charithpatnaik]

Man Miami is knb😅😅😅

[@warrenjohnson4765]

Someone online said "Boston got Beat by Tyler Herro & The SkyForce" 😂😂😂

[@nowill2009]

lol

[@RT-qz5ci]

What does it mean?

[@WizardGaming20271]

@@RT-qz5ci gleague team of miami

[@ShadowJatt8]

Probably a salty celtics fan😂

[@elderassassin9673]

Boston got heat checked last night

[@jbug1979]

i see you 😂

[@ImTheRealDeal]

Holiday only had 9 points and 2 assists with a lot of turnovers in 37 mins this is why the bucks traded him because he’s great defensively but he’s not a scorer

[@bamf6603]

Miami heat checked haha

[@RT-qz5ci]

@@ImTheRealDealthey should have enough firepower. KP let everyone down imo

[@user-jw5qj8kv2y]

Heat wins against Celtics at TD garden even without Butler... If the Celtics lose this series to the Heat with no Jimmy this will be a complete embarrassment for that franchise

[@kylenunez2820]

Nah, if this shit goes to 7 that's embarrassing enough lol, heard those so called "analysts" say that Boston should be sweeping the Conference lmao and that the Heat would lose even if they shoot 100% from the field, fucking hilarious really

[@truthyahweh9877]

If Celtics lose without Jimmy then it seems like they should blow up their team but then again how can u get better without Tatum Jrue, and porzingas and i guess brown also

[@kennn30]

@@truthyahweh9877 I just don't like the Js duo. I know they've had a lot out of success, but when it matters most they always lose because they don't really complement each other's weaknesses.

[@jbug1979]

If the 2024 Celtics end up being the 2015 Hawks Part 2, that would be INSANE.

[@jbug1979]

Actually I just checked & the 2k15 Hawks lost in the ECF so I guess not that crazy. But they did get swept.

[@stockman007]

Miami are bostons kryptonite 🤣

[@piwi2775]

Boston is Boston's kryptonite

[@YunisRajab]

@@piwi2775 lmao true. I will never trust this team to get it done. Just mentally not there

[@taetrrtot6205]

@@piwi2775 I swear

[@cffritvij2906]

Erik(Miami's coach) is the kryptonite

[@David-iv6je]

Heat do this because of that intangible Heat culture from top to bottom: not star driven. But its only one game. Celtics will win this, probably in 5 or 6, because the Heat will not be hot every night and don't have Jimmy Buckets, while Boston has enough guys who can push the team over the top.

[@IAmAHeater]

People seem to be forgetting that they dont have Terry Rozier either and still beat Boston. Herro is going to have to play like a Hero if they have any shot at an upset. 25 points isnt going to be enough.

[@theecomninja3434]

this is the evidence that hard work beats talent.

[@joanramirez5606]

Its one game😂 come on

[@MikeDizee]

@@joanramirez5606Celtics suck 🤡

[@GourSmith]

Unless the talent works hard. Celtics in 5.

[@brendanhunter389]

Defence is better than offence.

[@hoangphu537]

Clearly Coach Spo is way more talent than MazuScam

[@ShakyaAriyaratne34]

Coach Spo is definitely goated!

[@MaximusR93]

Those threes were WIDE OPEN. Mazulla is a bum

[@MrDiMES123]

Not really he’s talented coach

[@jbizz80]

Mazulla can't get on the court and play defense himself. Blame the players.

[@shepardice3775]

​@@jbizz80You're right, but it's on the coach to light a fire under everyone's ass and get them to play defense. It's on the coach to make sure their rotations and defensive scheme work, and change it if it doesn't during the course of a game

[@maartenvz]

​@@jbizz80the Celtics kept defending pnr with drop coverage and helped way too much/early from 1 pass away, especially of the strong side corner. Mazulla didn't change anything about that in the 2nd half. Great coaches adjust, lets see what mazulla comes up with in game 3.

[@user-hh1uq1se5h]

@@shepardice3775coaches cant teach effort

[@rogerdavis9962]

As a life-long celtics fan I'm a little concerned about coaching and a lack of killer instinct as a team...

[@Miurka61]

2:34 that double travel got me actin up when I saw it

[@cannedpineapple2702]

Me too and I'm a Heat fan

[@mr_g1rth198]

2:53 too

[@maartenvz]

Ref, they're carrying the ball! I didn't see nothin son

[@davidf2244]

Defensive strategy? What strategy? I saw WIDE open WARM UP 3s on early possession. Ridiculous.

[@rivinish]

1:54 Herro basically uses KP as a screen. I've never seen that before

[@alod247]

Spolestra is an ELITE coach and until Boston can match his ability to strategize and adjust, Miami will beat them every time.

[@Stallone7756]

Big time Boston fan here. Idk who in the world “everyone” was writing off the heat but I sure wasn’t one of them. I don’t care about Boston breakin offensive records broken blah blah. I still don’t have faith in Boston after years of them playin less than they’re capable of. This series is gonna be a problem

[@joseortiz-ls6ru]

As a heat fan we probably won’t win the series but for sure feels good to take a Win over at Boston.

[@edc1022]

true dat

[@nordindelosreyes3473]

Aint a heat fan if u think they gonna lose.

[@chillax9184]

Celtics have all the talent they could possibly have but unfortunately they have a rookie coach and a franchise player who can’t make winning plays. Mazulla cluelessness + Tatum indecisiveness = Disaster

[@Himsagi-Artz]

Tatum and Brown are both Robins they don’t have a Batman. Batman’s in the league: Bron, Curry, Jokic, Giannis,Luka, Shai, Kawhi, Jimmy Butler. One day Maybe: Halliburton, Brunson, Maxey, Wemby

[@imhong28]

You are so right. Tatum has the skillset that can be Batman but many times becomes a Robin.

[@jackalga]

Herro walking around with the ball all the time and not being called bothers me.

[@fringe_minority]

it wouldn't bother you if he was on your team

[@jude_99]

Jason Tatum hanging and swinging from the basket twice without being called for techs bothers me

[@august6281]

Jalen left hand should bother you

[@Florian-yk8vg]

@@jude_99 calling techs on that is idiotic anyway

[@cannedpineapple2702]

​@fringe_minority tbh it bothers me as a Heat fan.

[@sguashy]

Spo is a genius!

[@brianphury8509]

Thanks for the videos they keep me updated would love to download the app as well but I live in Zambia and I have a day job can't get up at 2 to watch the games So i watch them a lot later sometimes miss them altogether but your videos help keep me on top of the action so thanks

[@teknopal]

Mazzula playing checkers with gold pieces, while Spoelstra playing chess with silver pieces. That's what i saw on this matchup.

[@jureudrih1704]

Is the rate game going to be available for android users as well at some point?

[@PO-sz7qw]

Your channel is a vibe.. I like how you’re original.. most guys copying you.. good luck with the app. Nice little recap channel

[@RascalKyng]

Thanks for making this content!

[@urbaindelva7869]

The Heat had a hot shooting night. I doubt that will happen again, but the Celtics better be ready for anything in this series.

[@jdelgado216]

I doubt the Heat will win without Jimmy but if Celtics go down 2-1 I can see them crumbling under pressure

[@andresdelbusto2184]

I don't think Miami will win this series buuuut, that was exactly what everyone were saying last year lmao. It would be hilarious if it happens again

[@imhong28]

Stop saying Celtics will win. Let the Celtics prove it once and for all. Heat won't fold easily just like that without putting up a fight first.

[@bossg2817]

1. Make JT and JB play one on one 2. Minimize the contribution of their supporting casts 3. Make a lot of 3s

[@maartenvz]

4. Keep running pnr until the bigs stop their drop coverage

[@freshmint007]

I spat on my phone when I saw Pat live. The rivalry is real😂

[@cannedpineapple2702]

My favorite part is that he clearly bought tickets, he's in normal ass seats.

[@mathewomolo]

Miami is that annoying party crasher

[@nowill2009]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lazyhusband]

Celtics fan here. I want the Heat to win game 3 to see how Mazzulla and the Celtics deal with the pressure. They've been cocky the last few years, always at the start of the year. Let's see what they are truly made of (again).

[@letsgobrandon987]

Really? You want Miami to win another? How many times do Celtics fans need to hear “careful what you wish for”.

[@Garcea_linking]

Jayson Tatum has that LeChoke gene in him. Missing easy layups and complaining to refs like Queen James

[@bradleylovej]

This is it, chief

[@Kentarius]

Goofy

[@jdelgado216]

I non Lebron video and yet you mentioned him

[@Royz061]

lbj living in your head rent free

[@RT-qz5ci]

Did you even watch the game? Tatum was not missing easy layups consistently. Maybe once. He played well if you actually watched

[@mrkn2ny]

Damn, KP. 1 fgm in a playoff game is just unacceptable.

[@vlackout3442]

That’s what happens when you get guarded by bam

[@thomasburns6289]

This is the series I was hoping for so far

[@qunncy8882]

i saw herro travels on 2:35 2:52 fck knows how the judge dont see :D

[@7thgencreations594]

👏 thanks for these excellent recaps! I don’t even bother with ESPN anymore…

[@joaopinto6728]

We need the app for Android my dude! Love your videos man!

[@lumpyrex007]

Great breakdown

[@stomatahatachi]

Coach Spo really is one of best of the best

[@jichaeljacksoniv310]

I really hope Miami could do it and finish this series till Jimmy goes back to play again

[@yagrammylemons]

Tyler Hero, guitar hero, super hero, it dont matter, celtics in 5

[@letsgobrandon987]

Where exactly do you get this level arrogance from? What has Boston actually won lately? If they go into Miami with that mindset after that fiasco on their home court it will be another season of WTH just happened??

[@Coach_Vedo]

this was only 1 game. Im not afraid for Celtics this season. If in any case,THIS Miami's team won the series,i would dismantle whole Boston team. F... it😂

[@ChristineJSmith16]

Tyler moves swiftly without the ball. He's a Swifty. 😉

[@leanlo32]

Im a huge mavs fan but god damn if I am rooting for someone out the east im rooting for the heat!

[@jessep8281]

2:39 keep barking my man 😂😂

[@biongrenn8010]

Coach Spo has always been soooo good at in-game adjustments.

[@LucasIbere]

i'd love to see you cover the magic-cavs series too

[@jaxsonbateman]

God damn; I would love for the Heat to win this series. The Celtics are clearly, clearly the more talented team on paper - especially when Butler's not playing - but Mazzulla has never done anything to make me think he's an above average coach. Spo though; he legitimately is a high/top tier coach, and that difference in coaching ability leads to results like this (that, and having a blistering hot night from beyond the arc - but I like to say, sure, they got lucky, but they put themselves in a position where they could get lucky).

[@Assen87]

Are the Heat gonna hit 50% 3s next game? I somehow doubt that..

[@silxix2599]

The betting Era!

[@blakepreston8772]

Is there any plan to make Rategame available on android? Would love to download...

[@alreadytookenname]

If Tyler herro does his best klay thomson impression its going to be crazy.

[@wooh777]

Sensational 🔥

[@Flxshy2K]

Coach Spo not winning even one COTY is really a crime.

[@kristianfenix231]

Miami is like an anime. Wothe power of friendship anything is possible

[@GR122309]

What is the point of grading games?

[@dper1112]

Of course without Jimmy it's rough, and Miami's record this year wasn't so impressive, but it would be unwise to assume they're not any good, considering we know they have the potential, considering we saw it on display just last year... Which is to say, let's not get too dramatic on this one.

[@vigankrasnici5441]

2:35 MASSIVE TRAVEL BY HERRO 😂

[@pg13pacernation30]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis' combined 2023-24 salaries already trump the Game 2 Miami Heat's total 🤑 No Jimmy Butler. No Terry Rozier. No problem.

[@tnsle000]

damn Celtics starting to show their playoff form

[@brianshava4689]

I can't get the app. It's not available for Android.

[@hervynondo7284]

This was always supposed to happen!! That's Miami we're talking about

[@MarcoRoberto1]

Miami got this series. They figured them out. Easy 5 games to my Heat.

[@MegaShorif]

Caleb literally turns into Kobe against the Cs you cant make this shit up 🤣🤣🤣

[@39533]

It's personal for him😂😂

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

Love to see Boston losing like this. Could never stand the heat when it was Bron but they are very likeable since he left. Spo has to be the best coach in the league. They always get amazing play from guys no one expects to ball out. Respect to Herro full on Point Guard mode played in an unselfish way that he's not known for. Bam just keeps getting better and better. Mazulla is clueless and KP should be ashamed of himself getting punked by guards 8 inches shorter than him in the post.

[@FilJR99]

Spoelstra is one of the best coaches in the league.

[@staticedhasarrived]

This heat game really reminded me of the 2017 rockets, just absolutely letting it fly from beyond.

[@LoneSamurai_X]

Absolutely atrocious perimeter D....'most were moderately or heavily contested'???? Don't know what Mazulla is smoking 🤣💀💀💀

[@rastaman2722]

Denver in the West are more than definite. In East i predict either Pacers or Heat. All others don't have a chance....

[@sportsfervor]

Miami. The team the Bucks avoided.

[@joshrizal]

Talent vs talent Boston has the big edge but coach vs coach, Heat has an advantage.

[@martinblake2278]

No one's gonna talk about how KP can't score on Tyler Herro? A player he out length and out weigh by a huge number? Heck, no one's gonna talk about the Heat coaching staff are leaving smaller guys on that dude and he still can't score? Playoffs basketball is a different beast, so many players that look godly during the regular season will get exposed for the players they truly are. Celtics fans prepare for a tough road ahead with that guy as one of your cornerstones. Based on this result, I truly doubt that this Celtics team who only wins one way, will be ready against the top 5 teams out there in the West. As of now, I can only favor them against the OKC Thunder (because those guys are young and 0 experience in the POs), but against the other 4 teams who are versatile and physical AF, Boston's weaknesses will get exploited.

[@spenseranderson5520]

Is the app android compatible?

[@crypto40]

Still afraid of the ten minute mark I see

[@Zett76]

Most clips >10 min talk way too much.

[@YO_Original]

Looking like the ufc out there with that bow to the gut

[@steveno4871]

Drop coverage gives a bit too much open looks to good pull-up players.

[@mort996]

Is this channel related to BasketNews in any way? This voice just seems so familiar 😂

[@Squicken]

The whole reason why the Celtics are dangerous is because they can switch 1 through 5 so to completely abandon that strength is beyond me 🤦‍♂️. Coach has some questionable strategies right now

[@stress.relief]

LETS GO HEAT!!!

[@Riley_rolo]

I watched this game and it was a miracle they won. The heat would have to perfect every single game and imo thats not gonna happen. The celtics will find a way.

[@joelolivo1220]

2:52 we going to act like that’s not a travel

[@Herz.Seele.Verstand]

I never had an iphone und probably I will never have one. So I cannot rate any game. Are there any plans to bring it on Android?

[@joelman1989]

Spo is a brilliant coach man

[@mrjermz5406]

Awaiting the Android release for RateGame to support.

[@chrism.7038]

The one thing I've learned over the last few series between these two teams is that home court advantage means Jack sh*t.

[@kkabyuljjang5586]

Its the Heat, no one should be surprised.

[@123fourfive5]

Heat just cant miss. They had a good game.

[@bw0081]

I joined RateGame. Enjoying it so far!

[@39533]

If spo was coaching the celtics, they would easily win a ring

[@Saintmadman]

5:15 that's an obvious travel

[@bannistervoid]

It's one game. 53% shooting from 3 beats most teams. Miami is a horrible team with decent defense.

[@hedegitsin]

Man, be honest, you get some inside tips about the average rates, right? 😅 You’ve been rating +-0.1… Just kidding man. You are the best content creator in this area 🤘🤘🤘

[@kamotsgaming2304]

that's too much travel by miami lol

[@rofhergalvez9104]

Lets go miami go win this series

[@curtiszyr]

They hunting kristaps in PNR and Al haford old ass 😂

[@GOLVEL]

Your content is amazing... I don't think you need the click-baitie titles...

[@beelzeduard]

The heat are like a bunch of coordinated pests. They might look harmless, but they are annoying to face, prioritize team goals, and may cause problems if not handled correctly.

[@thomaslequesne5475]

I never know what to expect with Miami. Their defensive genius is a given but it seems like their absurd shooting is becoming the norm as well ?

[@marcialbaguejr5667]

With brown's only 1 assist. You can't expect a win for that

[@IEmulateGames]

Miami did a GREAT job last night. Leave it to Spo and Co to somehow make this rivalry competitive without Jimmy! Edit: Why the hell did someone on another video try to tell me that the Heat vs Celtics isn't a rivalry because Boston hasn't "done their part"?

[@carolcaua9745]

Nobody rates or fear Tatum and Brown despiste playing for a big franchise as the Celtics these two flops always has stacked rosters and still losing every year...

[@aioncrypto974]

Spiels tea is the Napoleon of coaches