The Los Angeles Lakers had the previous marks there, going 3 for 5 from the line against Philadelphia on May 26, 1983. Miami was 2 for 2 from the foul line - an NBA Finals record for fewest free throws made, and fewest free throws attempted. Gabe Vincent scored 19, Haywood Highsmith had 18 and Jimmy Butler added 13 for the Heat. scored 14 for Denver, which trailed for all of 34 seconds and eventually led by as many as 24.īam Adebayo finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds for Miami, which shot 41% for the game - 33% from 3-point range. “I’m trying to win a game in any possible way.”Īaron Gordon added 16 points and Michael Porter Jr. “The most important thing is to win a game,” Jokic said after his ninth triple-double of this year’s playoffs - his sixth in his last seven games. The two-time NBA MVP finished with 27 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who waited 47 years to make the finals and didn’t disappoint. So, we did not want them coming in here taking control of the series on our court.” They went into the Garden in New York City and won Game 1. “I reminded our group, if they didn’t know, that Miami went into Milwaukee and won Game 1. “That was one of my last messages to the group before our game,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Game 1 winners in the finals go on to win the title nearly 70% of the time. Follow our coverage on Twitter and Facebook.The Heat had been 3-0 in openers so far in these playoffs, all on the road, but Denver is still unbeaten at home. Never miss out on the latest with your favorite Tampa Bay sports teams. Sign up for the Sports Today newsletter to get daily updates on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and college football across Florida. But not too much that we could do with them either day.’' Felt like we were mindful of Stroman’s sinker, pretty mindful of Hendricks’ changeup. Their guys have done a good job of making pitches. “Pretty quiet night offensively,” Cash said. After being shut out on one hit Monday by Marcus Stroman, the Rays managed seven against Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks and three relievers, but only the one run, primarily because they were 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Though the missed play was the bulk of the story, the ongoing lack of production from the majors’ top offense was a key part of the outcome. But that’s the way it goes sometimes.”Ĭubs leadoff batter Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with teammate Dansby Swanson (7) after hitting a solo home run on the game's first pitch Tuesday night against the Rays. It just stinks for Mac he’s putting together just another tremendous start. “Sometimes those tweener balls are tough,” he said. Manager Kevin Cash said he figured both fielders would say they could have made the play. The Cubs, who started the series with the worst record in the National League, improved to 24-30. They need a win in Wednesday’s series matinee to avoid their first three-game losing streak - and series sweep - of the season. Instead, the Rays’ majors-leading record dropped to 39-18 as they lost two straight for just the fifth time this season. And we should still be playing the game right now.” I’ve got to go after it and get the ball. I know that’s a direct correlation to that play. It hurts to see that happen for Shane, for the team. “There’s no reason that ball should drop there. “The ball goes up in the air, I’m taught to go and get it. Josh Lowe said as the outfielder coming in, he should have taken charge. Got to be better next time,” Brandon Lowe said. Both Rays fielders said it was a play that needed to be made, offering no excuses for the uncharacteristic mistake.
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