NOTES & QUOTES
Heat Starting Five: Antonio Snow, Josh Richardson, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Hassan Whiteside
Summary: Miami’s Bam Adebyao did a 180 tonight. After struggling to get anything going in their Game 2 loss, heled his team in scoring in Game3. Game 3 was another back and forth battle early on. Miami would build a lead and Los Angeles would erase. The Heat didn’t find themselves coming away with separation until the fourth quarter, where they managed to build a 14 point lead. LeBron James was on track to have another big night, having scored 25 points in the first half to keep Los Angeles in it. Miami came out in the third quarter on fire, they were playing a little too fast for themselves it seemed as they turned the ball over three times in the quarter, allowing Los Angeles to close the gap to seven points going into the fourth quarter. Los Angeles attempted to get back in by throwing out a full court press, but Antonio Snow was too fast for them, allowing Adebayo and Thaddeus Young to get easy buckets.
Bam Adebayo on the dominance in the paint: We didn’t play our best in that last game. I took myself to task and so did Hassan (Whiteside) and Bol (Bol). We couldn’t have another game like we did in Game 2. That’s not who we are. That’s not how we play.
Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra strong play from the bench: We have the best bench in the league. I don’t doubt that for a second. Not one, but two of our guys scored in double figures tonight. The depth and strength is unmatched and we’re gonna need that for two more games.
Antonio Snow on breaking playoff best assist record: I’m not keeping up with that. I’m glad somebody is though. Thanks to the guys. If they aren’t hitting the shots, the pass doesn’t count.
Top Performers
Miami Heat
Antonio Snow – 24 PTS, 2 REB, 18 AST
Bam Adebyo – 25 PTS, 10 REB
Thaddeus Young – 18 PTS
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James – 38 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
Lonzo Ball – 11 PTS, 2 REB, 7 AST, 3 STL
Josh Hart – 11 PTS, 2 AST
can’t expect LeGOAT to start slow every game
