QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Feb 25, 2012 -> 11:25 AM)
What he said is right though. The Heat play great defense because of length and athleticism. Whatever offensive gameplan you have for them is still tough to execute because whatever you "trick" them with, they can recover pretty damn easily because of that length and athleticism. They're also able to pick your pockets as well. The only way you'll catch them is when they're being lazy. The only time they're lazy is when they have to chase someone around, but in reality, we've only seen Wade be lazy when it comes to that. LeBron really hasn't had to chase anyone around for a full game. I'd like to see him have to do it for at least half a game. That's why I'd prefer to get Ray Allen on this team. When Luol rests, do a lineup with Allen and Hamilton and make them work. If you kept Korver and want to go small, then throw Korver in there as well and run screens off of screens. Wade will get lazy with that. He has everytime in the past when facing Ray. LeBron would get tired out. And all three can shoot the crap out of the ball.
Defensively, they're still easy to guard in the halfcourt. Win the rebound battle, and you'll have a good chance.
You do realize there's pretty much no way to pull off Ray Allen on the Bulls right? You could match him with Deng, but then you don't have Deng. You could match him with Brewer and Korver, but then the Celtics are actually taking on $10 million for next year, which would be nuts for them. Maybe if you gave them the Bobcats pick and Mirotic, they might take Korver and Brewer along with it, but that's not only messy, it relies on the Celtics taking on a bunch of money next year.