How Miami Heat Twitter Reacted To Thursday's Game 5 Loss Against Boston Celtics
Two games ago, the Miami Heat took a commanding 3-0 lead to put them one win from the NBA Finals.
Now, we are starting to have those uncomfortable conversations about potentially blowing this.
The Heat are on the verge of becoming the second No. 8 seed to make the Finals. But they may now be the first team in league history to blow a three-game series lead.
The story of Game 5 was bad shots, lack of offensive rebounding and opposing 3-point shooting. Jimmy Butler once again didn’t show up until the second half, leaving Miami without their leader for 24 minutes. Fans were hoping for another 40-point masterpiece or clutch performance, but it didn’t happen Thursday.
Bam Adebayo had 16 points but he missed many shots close to the rim and turned the ball over six times.
Kyle Lowry’s recent success had some thinking he turned a new leaf and might be ready for the big stage. Just like that, all the nice words from fans about him were taken back.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s lackluster performances early in the series have been combated with games back in their All-Star form. Derrick White and Marcus Smart had huge contributions as well, combining for 47 points.
Maybe the Heat shouldn’t have let them get one.
The calls for Miami to get outside help were silenced for a while, but are now back after another blowout loss.
The Heat have to close things out in Game 6 at home Saturday night. Except this time around, fans aren’t as confident in their ability anymore.
Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
