Rudy Gay’s buzzer-beater hands the Heat a milestone loss
Rudy Gay, Dime #57
The Miami Heat reached another milestone on Saturday — their first loss to a bad/sub-.500 team. Granted, D-Wade was out (wrist), and replacement Jerry Stackhouse looked every bit his 46 years out there. And granted, the Heat were on the road for the second part of a back-to-back. But the Grizzlies had issues too: They were also on Part 2 of a back-to-back after a tough loss in D.C., and they didn’t have O.J. Mayo or Zach Randolph for the first quarter since they’d gotten benched for being late to shootaround. So how did Miami lose this one? Because Z-Bo and Rudy Gay took it from them … Randolph (21 pts, 13 rebs) owned the early part of the fourth quarter and was generally beasting Chris Bosh with putbacks and post-ups and one semi-athletic reverse layup. It was still nip/tuck down the stretch, though, as LeBron’s and-one put Miami up by three with three minutes left. Memphis ran off eight straight points, but then Bosh (20 pts, 10 rebs) banked in a three and LeBron (29 pts, 11 asts) got a breakaway dunk to tie it with five seconds left. Rudy inbounded, got the ball back, and ran an arc from the left sideline to the right before dropping in a fadeaway jusy over LeBron’s fingertips at the buzzer. Ballgame. Rudy turned and shot Miami’s bench a look after the biggest shot of his career so far … Memphis’ announce team must have been sipping on sizzurp way before the game-winner. Brevin Knight (color commentator) referred to Eddie House as “Microwave-esque,” and one time the play-by-play guy called Jamaal Magloire a “young fella” … Forget their teams — Blake Griffin vs. Amar’e Stoudemire was the most explosive matchup of the year. It was like a dunk contest with human props: Blake damn near put his elbow in the rim on one follow dunk, he got his head at the rim more than once, and he absolutely destroyed Timofey Mozgov on one dunk where he threw it in a la Dwight’s dunk contest “Superman” cram. On the other end, Amar’e brought his own fire on Blake’s dome a couple of times. Blake put up 44 points and 15 boards to Stoudemire’s 39 and 11, but Amar’e got the W …
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November 21st, 2010 at 6:09 am
datdood says:
blake griffin is a true beast.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:10 am
Soopa says:
Griffin…. Unreal…
Wall better gets his ankel up and running again or he wont catch the ROY trophy.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:19 am
Oo says:
its over griffin is the roy..
November 21st, 2010 at 6:31 am
gilford says:
Hopefully Blake Griffin saves the Slam Dunk Contest on Febuary.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:46 am
Diggity Dave says:
The Grizzlies suck, big fucking whoop. They could barely scrape a win against a team missing Dwyane Wade, Mike Miller, and Udonis Haslem.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:53 am
Josh Tha roc says:
hate the page 1 page 2 thing.
Blake is an animal
November 21st, 2010 at 6:56 am
heat check says:
every stud playing against knicks having a career game…. K-Love, Blake Griffin
bosh got owned by z-bo on the boards, no way the heat are getting thru in the playoffs facing a bruising frontline
US team experience giving d-rose, westbrook, love, odom, gay such a big lift in this season
November 21st, 2010 at 7:04 am
Shiptar says:
Griffin=beast!
November 21st, 2010 at 7:06 am
Shiptar says:
Heat are looking like a 52-30 team, rather than 72-10
November 21st, 2010 at 7:07 am
Chainfire says:
Griffin is a monster!
November 21st, 2010 at 7:34 am
marian says:
griffin is the sickest thing since…well he is the sickest thing period
the two page smack thing sucks big time! why the change?
November 21st, 2010 at 7:55 am
Chise says:
Yo… Blake… fucking…. Griffin….
*THUMBS DOWN* to 2-page Smack
November 21st, 2010 at 8:09 am
Mo says:
Griffin’s Dunk of the Year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83Tre4M9Zk
November 21st, 2010 at 8:18 am
The Icelander187 says:
agree with everything above, especially the two page smack’s gotta go..
November 21st, 2010 at 8:20 am
That's What's Up says:
why not have a 12 page smack and have the breaks after each paragraph….and a new comments section on each page so the Super Douches can hurry onto each page and write ‘first!’.
November 21st, 2010 at 8:33 am
Paul says:
Blake also had a sick one over Gallinari:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EOi2tfINUc
November 21st, 2010 at 8:44 am
bullet380 says:
Blake Griffin is simply ridiculous. No other adjective to describe the stuff he’s doing right now. He has to be on of the top 5 athletes in the NBA. Easily. Now, about that dunk last night….Was that technically a dunk on Mozgov? He kind of threw it in the goal.
November 21st, 2010 at 9:19 am
gilford says:
@bullet380
It was like the superman dunk of Dwight Howard on the slam dunk contest, only 3x more awesome.
November 21st, 2010 at 9:30 am
AFCA says:
Griffin’s dunk on Gallinari was just as sick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EOi2tfINUc
November 21st, 2010 at 9:35 am
BUFFALO BRAVE says:
The 2 page smack is a definite FAIL
November 21st, 2010 at 9:46 am
QQ says:
And people were saying Blake Griffin is hitting the rookie wall. Daaamn. This is a showcase. It’s unlike any other rookie big man in years. I’m loving it. Go kid, and continue making the NBA your stage.
And Miami…. Hmmm. The Grizzlies? Really? Can’t fault Bron on this one (although he got a layup blocked in the crucial moments), but damn, they’re TEAM really looks bad out there. Props to the Griz.
The Big 3 and their 8-5 record. Sheeeeeeeeeesh.
November 21st, 2010 at 9:56 am
sh!tfaced says:
Time for a Blake Griffin nickname contest…
November 21st, 2010 at 10:12 am
rangerjohn says:
FAIL
whos idea was the page 2 thing anyway?
November 21st, 2010 at 10:25 am
QQ says:
20 dollars says the 2page Smack will be gone in 2 days.
Cause it sucks.
November 21st, 2010 at 10:52 am
Danny says:
Smack was the last worthy thing on this site and now it’s ruined too with this multipage shit.
November 21st, 2010 at 11:28 am
HeadkickerB says:
One page smack > two page smack.
November 21st, 2010 at 11:42 am
sonic says:
Heat suck
Blake Griffin no words
and has anyone noticed how poorly chauncy billups has been playing this year?
November 21st, 2010 at 12:02 pm
ronnation says:
2 pages is awful
November 21st, 2010 at 1:09 pm
NYK says:
2 page smack = mo’ page hits = mo’ ad views = mo’ $$$
November 21st, 2010 at 1:11 pm
NYK says:
i really wish clippers didnt have that 1-12 record. griffin will be better than lebron athletically. he should be in the dunk contest this year. he’ll win hands down. unlike another self-proclaimed king who thinks he’s above the slam dunk contest.
is letblakedunk.com taken yet?
November 21st, 2010 at 1:23 pm
D.H. says:
We’re all saying exactly the same thing; Griffin is a beast and the two page sucks balls, just like Mozgov got his last night.
November 21st, 2010 at 1:36 pm
IGP says:
I’m not saying he’s the best PF in the game right now, but who would you rather have as your starting PF right now then Blake Griffin?
November 21st, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Knicksfan84 says:
Damn I hope NBATV replays Clips Vs. Knicks cause just seeing some of the youtube videos are amazing. Griffin DESTROYED Gallo on that dunk. OMG.
Mozgov’s was insane as well.
Don’t worry fans, Griffin will be in a Knick uniform in no time
November 21st, 2010 at 1:55 pm
The Judge says:
Y’all are some whiny bitches. “I have to click on a page once to read the rest of Smack? FAIL! FAIL!” If you want Smack/Dime to stay in business, just deal with it. You’re getting Dime’s stuff for free, but people ultimately gotta pay the bills. They don’t just do this for fun.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:00 pm
NYK says:
@32. that’s your opinion and i say you fail at it.
they’re already getting money from ad impressions, or are you not aware of the bunch of big macs on the left and right side of the screen? show us more good, useful, content without breaking up smack (probably the most viewed item daily) into 2 pages, and we’ll talk.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:10 pm
The Judge says:
@NYK — How do you know how much money Dime is or isn’t making from those ads? If you’re not paying to read anything on their site, don’t complain if they gotta do what they gotta do to get paid. They could start charging for online subscriptions (ESPN “Insider”), so just be thankful for the free stuff and stop whining.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:15 pm
The Judge says:
Oh yeah, about basketball: That was a hell of a shot by Rudy Gay. He’s got a new swagger on him this year with the new contract. Remember when everybody was saying he didn’t have enough fire in his belly to be The Man? He’s starting to prove them wrong.
Blake Griffin is an animal – he actually reminds me of Amare when he came into the League – but how long before people start complaining about his defense? Amare was eating him up last night. If you score 44 and your man scores 39, were you really that dominant? Just two guys who can’t guard each other.
The Suns are GARBAGE without Nash and Lopez. They’re headed for the Lottery.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
K Dizzle says:
@ IGP
Gasol
Duncan
Dirk
KG
That’s about it tho
November 21st, 2010 at 2:25 pm
The Judge says:
I know Blake makes more highlights, but I would take Luis Scola over him (right now). Scola is more efficient and has a higher basketball IQ.
November 21st, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Bizz says:
It was a thrown dunk like D12 @ the dunkoff, but you gotta give props to the dunk on the mere fact that Blake grabbed the back of Mozgov’s head and forced Timofey to give him brains while he posterized him…that part alone makes it dunk of the year lmaoooooooo
November 21st, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Mtx says:
Yeah Rudy! Over LeBitch that overrated defender!
November 21st, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Phileus says:
K Dizzle, I’d even take KG off that list to be honest.
And I’m shaking my head at everyone whining about two-page smack. You have to click ONE. MORE. TIME. If that means more money for Dime, and it’s money that’s not coming out of my pocket, then I don’t mind.
November 21st, 2010 at 3:57 pm
the cynic says:
Memphis should be a playoff team if they can get ANYTHING from the bench. Last year they had the worst bench i’ve ever seen and it looks just as bad this year, though Arthur gives them hope
November 21st, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Mt. Pleasant says:
I can live with the 2 page Smack, but I’m voting for the development of software that rejects any comment that includes FAIL.
November 21st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Bruce*LeRoy*Green says:
Blake grabbed the back of Mozgov’s head and forced Timofey to give him brains while he posterized him
^^^^^^
LMAO yea he did.
November 21st, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Ian says:
dizzle
not kg
for sure
gasol
td
dirk
November 21st, 2010 at 5:23 pm
jdstorm says:
when did the clippers become one of the most fun teams in the league. I am penciling in Clippers Hawks right now.
Griffin V Smith wow
November 21st, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Ian says:
btw who cares about the 2 pages its just one more click
November 21st, 2010 at 6:40 pm
EN FUEGO says:
Griffin is a beast.
Great shot by Gay.
Gallo and Mozgov got destroyed.
Page 2 sucks.
Nuff said.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:44 pm
B-Ball Maestro says:
How could people want to include Duncan and Not KG on their PF list.
With all do respect; Duncan has done nothing outside of a few games this year (I know, I know; KG plays with Rondo). I mean absolutely nothing. I think KG is playing better and has more left in the tank then Duncan does. The amazing thing is, San Antonio has accumulated this record with Duncan doing virtually nothing.
And Yes; Blake Griffin is sick! And Miami had a lot of guys hurt. But nobody cares when you beat a big name team.
November 21st, 2010 at 6:54 pm
ab40 says:
goodbye jerryd bayless. we’ll see you in europe very soon.
And you guys are right. The spurs are executing teams right now. They’ve won 10 in a row and no one cares. Splitter had 18 points and if he starts roling tim duncan can go into chill mode oven more than he is now. and from time to time show that he can still.. you know kill you.
Man that griffin dunk/throw in was sick.
November 21st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
dagwaller says:
2 page smack = annoying.
Griffin is nasty, but he’s a rookie – he puts up some clunkers every now and again. Not to mention his FT shooting is weak, to say the least. Ask Orlando what it’s like when your superstar can’t shoot free throws.
November 21st, 2010 at 7:42 pm
princesslebron says:
Blake Griffin
Pros: best dunker in the NBA right now, has a highlight reel of dunks and it’s only 1/8 of his rookie season
Cons: He won’t be a Clipper for that much longer…
November 21st, 2010 at 8:45 pm
dimemagwtf says:
2 pages? cmon thats fucken shitty
November 21st, 2010 at 9:44 pm
fits says:
Man, Blake’s your franchise player right there. He and Gordon’s a good foundation already. The Clips need to put up a few good pieces here and there…
November 21st, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Jon pierson says:
The BeginningOne Minute Review'sPromote Your Page Too
The end
Dwade is the NEW LEBRON…lol
November 21st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Jon pierson says:
One Minute Review's123
November 21st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Jon pierson says:
Hit me up on facebook for any argument but i still think Dwayne Wade is the new best player in the league just because of what he has to deal with…and stop looking at Lebron’s twitter TOP 60 baby…missing the old day’s though
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November 21st, 2010 at 10:55 pm
Jon pierson says:
please edit number 55 moderator so i can be top 55 and stay top 55 only…thank you
November 21st, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Jon pierson says:
56th lol
November 22nd, 2010 at 12:08 am
QQ says:
@ 52:
Uhhm, a trip to the Finals?
Cause yes, being a defensive monster that brings a lot of things to the table is nothing if you can’t shoot free throws. Worst center ever! *rolls eyes*
November 22nd, 2010 at 1:02 am
dagwaller says:
@ QQ – ha relax dude, I’m a huge Dwight Howard fan.
Does he or does he not cause problems for his team late in games, due to his awful foul shooting? I think most people would agree that he does.
November 22nd, 2010 at 1:16 am
QQ says:
I agree that it does. But we usually does a fair job of not putting him in that situation when his weakness is highlighted in a crucial stretch. It’s not like great centers before him has that great touch too, in all fairness to Dwight.
November 22nd, 2010 at 1:51 am
rapTOr says:
im not gonna bother reading dime anymore if they keep this multiple page format…for me the internet is about simplicity and quick page viewing times…NOT having to click into multiple pages to read an effin blog post
im guessing thier doing it for more page clicks which equals more ad money…and if thats true then thats some bull. you guys couldnt find a more effective way to increase profits? shoot.
November 22nd, 2010 at 8:50 am
dagwaller says:
@ QQ – I’m sure we could probably find some all-time great 4s that couldn’t shoot very well from the line, too. I was just addressing people saying that Griffin was a top 3 or top 5 PF already.