The Heat need to play Kevin Love! - Perk after Miami's Game 1 loss in the 2023 NBA Finals 

Kevin Love's size is needed in this series, on some of the defensive switches just Love's size alone would be a big help. Love can also pull Gordon or Jokic away from the rim offensively, that would open up more driving lanes for Jimmy etc....

Nobody is the “answer” but that small ball mess won’t work.

Why isn't Jimmy Butler being criticized for only scoring 13 points?

Kevin Love is not the answer. But he's a tool for try to find a solution because the Heat are too small. MPJ is shooting over everyone you have, Gordon is posting up everyone not named Zeller or Bam. Jeff Green can play bigger than anyone you have off the bench. Love needs to give you some minutes, his rebounding is something you'll need in this series.

I wanted to see Love because he spreads the floor and no one could hit a shot and Love could open up the floor to me.

For me Love could still impact the game. Look ar the Bucks and Knicks series, they were doubted and Love played so well and their momentum was there when he was playing. His outlet passing really made a spark. He just got a minor injury against Celtics but I believe he's still good to play. Spo just needs to trust him again like when he decided to start Love against Bucks and the rest of the series which all of these mascots have doubted them.

Shout out to perk for not overreacting like the rest of the company he work for 💯😆

Kevin love does everything Duncan, straus does and more I literally said game 1 I will bet anyone the nuggets sweep the heat if love doesn’t play. He’s not washed he hasn’t dropped off just been injured

Please do whatever Perk says because he has been historically wrong all season lol

I have no idea why Zeller played and Love didn’t at all

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Yes Kevin love is needed to Start and play well he has the experience/size/ and needs to get back in rhythm

So the Heat’s best chance is an aging big man that has never been known for his defense? Oh and Tyler Hero is coming back? After not playing for over a month? So you were worried about the Nuggets being rusty after a 9-day lay off but not a 30-day lay off for Hero? Oh and the Heat found something in the 4th quarter? Like the Lakers did in their game one in WCF? How did that work out for them?

I hope the Miami Heat coaching staff is watching this and listening to Perkins. 🤔 So they know what not to do. 😉

Kevin Love’s experience and “spacing” are probably the only upside to changing the starting line. If you slot him at Power Forward, you literally have a 6’9” forward with a wingspan 6’11” wingspan. If they intend to defend like the Lakers did with Rui, it’ll never work. If nuggets run back screens, inverted screens, and DHOs, you’ll never catch the mismatch you want cuz the ball will never move the way Miami “influences” the offense to flow. Hoping that you can free safety Kevin while Bam guards won’t work because Kev’s assignment will probably be MPJ (given AG assignment is Jimmy), and he’s 6’10 with a 7’ wingspan. MPJ has the height and wingspan advantage and will definitely take Kev on the block if he doesn’t take a jump shot. The issue with saying Love is a possible answer to their size issue is that you are asking Kev to trail more athletic forwards in hopes to catch off the Denver offense which is unorthodox and free-flowing (if you telling me a guard setting a screen for your Center isn’t unorthodox, you lost it). You’ll never get the same looks each possession which is why Denver is so hard to guard. If anyone does not understand Zone, please don’t say, they should play Zone from the jump. Miami only switched to Zone because playing Zone from the outset makes no sense. Zone is an adjusting defense that forces a team that either has a preference for points in the paint or has deficient shooting numbers as the game progresses. Key phrase “as the game progresses”. You start Zone from the outset, you live and die at the 3-point line and Miami (based on this game 1 and regular season), did not protect the paint effectively enough to justify gambling Jamal getting hot from 3 (again) or to get others like MPJ, Bruce, KCP, etc. Denver is a tough matchup for Miami because they play a more consistent version of what made Miami such as surprise factor for most teams in the playoffs, give different looks and move the ball because you do not know who will get hot on the night. You can say Jimmy and Bam, but your x-factors are Kyle Lowry and outside off ball shooters. Denver has more than just that. Micheal Malone hasn’t even used rotational pieces who have been here (Zeke or Vlako) or great starting quality players (Reggie Jackson or Thomas Bryant). You want to talk about size, Zeke can defend and is a big forward. Vlako can play good team defense and can shoot. Thomas Bryant is so underrated and boxed as a solely “traditional big”. If you’ve seen him over the years playing since Washington, that man expanded his offense but hasn’t slacked on the other end.

Kevin love is the original big man triple double before he left Minnesota he definitely has the ability and size to dominate jokic easily it’s just Kevin love has to use his turn around jump shot because Kevin love in the post while everyone’s setting screens and cutting is like stealing

Can’t even lie, hear didn’t even get beat that bad. For game 1, the elevation, the nerves, and all those miss shots we should’ve lost by way more. Love can spread the floor more and actually be someone to throw down the 3s

6:25 😂😂😂😂😂 kendrick face!

Zeller is great for size but he has to keep his hands up

Jimmy Butler is legit but Jokic is a humble assassin he reminds me of Steph Curry looks nonchalant but he real

Nuggets would run circles around the guy.

Kevin Love was very good and in early series

I honestly was dumbfounded seeing Zeller play. You won't stop Jokic no matter what, at least get someone who stretches the floor in Love.

BRO FINALLY IM NOT THE ONLY ONE

It doesnt make sense to me to add a proven player like kevin love to miami & not utilize his experience , he will make the difference GUARANTEED!!!!, Its not too late ..get love into lineup or say goodbye to the championship trophy.Obviously Jimmy butler needs all the help he can get & Love is the answer.Ive followed Butler since college he truly deserves to embrace that trophy

Miami fans say Spoelstra is the best coach in the NBA, yet plenty of Miami fans in here giving advice on what Miami should be doing. 😅

First game at altitude was a good showing. Reason is because altitude makes you work harder. You need to actually know the force and power needed to sink buckets while your at altitude. Another note Miami, stop chasing nuggets players around and stay on the nuggets player merging on the run. Hold them at the three point perimeter, watch for them opening the lane. Bam Bam has to get mean as fudge and all Miami as well. Stay focused, Your better then you think and your on the brink of greatness if only you step up and step into who you are........that depends on how you wanna finish the year? Let's Go Vincent, Let's Go Martin, Let's Go Strus, Let's Go Lowry, Let's Go Bam Bam, Let's Go Miami Let's Go!!! It's Showtime. Big Ups Soldiers you done know that we ain't come this far for second best, time to rise above the rest and wear the Miami crest with zest.

So run a highsmith love bam front court. This might be the correct amount of size needed, but can the scheme work. Because Joker is going to be ready. The key now is defensive scheme. 5 men on Joker. It's the only way. You gotta blitz him. Every play. Get bodies on him. Pick up some bench fouls. Like in NBA jam with BJ Armstrong... Just run up and start swiping at his arms. Hey gets no more than 3 dribbles. Go.

I believe Coach Spo will do have a new game plan vs Nuggets especially containing Joker..

Idk man. He can’t guard guard Gordon so he’ll have to guard jokic which will allow jokic to cook. he can help in moments but tbh, the 4 spot is a glaring weakness for the heat from a defensive standpoint. Erick has done a good job of masking it till now….

Just like how perk called for Rui minutes

Again great point Perk. They have to play Kevin Love to even have a chance.

Agree with Perk gotta play k love he a x factor

Love is not the answer. He’s an offensive liability; his threes have not been falling and his speed will disrupt Heats fast paced play. Heat need stay close with the Nuggets for the first 3 quarters and pressure the 4th with intensity. I notice the Nuggets tend to slow down the fourth due to their size, it wears the front court down

Gabe Vincent was getting attacked on the switch. Unless Love is gonna play point guard, it ain't gonna fix things

It is silly how they even got to play Nuggets in the finals. Silly how big a difference is between East and West, quality wise

Erik Spoelstra is coaching like he wants to lose the series

He ain't wrong, Love needs some minutes.

Full court pressure

Yeah… great idea. Play an old head who should be retired who can barely run up and down the court and can be outrun by Jokic. 🤦🏻‍♂️

The size doesn’t mean anything when you’re fast Kyle and gabe are a duo they can easily give 20 in the same night Miami we cruising to this victory

Miami cant win this championship w/ out utilizing kevin love,if spoelstra is such a good coach he will find a way to play love..does pat riley want the trophy or not, they are in the position to take this series but i truly believe kevin love can contribute offensively& defensively!!!!

If love is in Aaron Gordon doesn’t bully his way in the paint he could also pull Jokic out to the 3 also I miss olidipos defense it would be a huge help right now

Right because if Kevin love starts that’ll be the difference maker for adjustments to be made in game 2 right ? I think Heat figured it out 😂😂

the heat trade 4 kluv an he immediately sent 2 the bench. yes, kluv isnt the same timberwolve, but he should be playn some'em durin this series.

KLove won’t be able to do anything with Jokic because Bam couldn’t

is Perk rooting for the Heat so that Jokic won't get a ring? What do you think guys?

Why is Kevin Love not starting?

Gota play klove experience and solid

A younger Kevin would have a bigger impact.

He should fully engaged himself . They need KL now. or else 2-0.Yep. its time

starting 5 vincent martin or highsmith butler love bam

Exactly

Lmao if 50 years old Kevin Love is the Heats secret weapon they are in a world of trouble.

What is the record for points scored with a triple double in the finals? Wilt about to have another record broken if they put Love on Jok.

Is Kevin love hurt???

If you're the Heat, you start Kevin Love at PF and move Caleb Martin to the bench. Because Caleb Martin only had three points on just 1-7 shooting. And Aaron Gordon was getting to the basket in the first half. They need to put a bigger body on him. Nuggets were punishing the Heat in the paint. Maybe if you're the Heat, you should attempt less three pointers and attack the basket because the Nuggets just made them look like a jump shooting team. The Nuggets were hardly fouling the Heat with just 8 total fouls all game and no wonder they just attempted two foul shots.

Perkins is kinda panicking for what he said about Jokic .😂

This is why Perk is clueless. Jokic would absolutely eat him alive. You stick with Bam, throw him different looks, zone defense, double team

They should have started him in game he is 6 "9

The Heat need to play k-love and maybe give Highsmith alot of mins

You got a lot of mold behind.

What’s funny is perk saids they need love to make a difference lmao joke would kill him

Perk such a salty hater against Jokich and the Nuggets. I love it

Espn got whoever playing vs the Nuggets.Sorry,the Nuggs are here to stay,and I'm not only talking about this championship,this one is in the bag.Lets goooi

Hes to old to be banging around in the paint with jokic and porter

Love is undersized and has no defense..make this make sense

Hea couldn't hit a three but the nuggets only shot like 30% from 3. Jimmy needs to be more aggressive I think the heat need to win tomorrow because there might be a relaxation by the heat when hero returns for game 3 at home. Also that bam and zeller from court idea just sounds disgusting

Only highlight Love did this whole playoff is injuring Giannis

Drafted a guy named nikola Jovic. 6 foot 10. spaces the floor they need a bigger body.

2:48 Pause*

Even if Miami adjusted if the ref give them 2 ft they won't win lol

Butler playing chess. Yall playing checkers. He just fainting fools to see how u move. Talk that after game 2 and 3. 😊

Kevin Love wouldn't go 0-9 from 3 in the Finals.

I've already given up on the Heat. All they did was ruin everyone's bets including mine those first 3 rounds. Shannon will exit Undisputed with a correct Finals prediction.

I would play love over zeller but it's not really going to do anything nuggets are still winning

lol if ANTHONY DAVIS couldn't stop him, you think Kevin Love will? 😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡

Correct

Problem is love is a liability on defense. He’ll be getting cooked all game

Of course Perkins has all of the answers. He’s a genius in knowledge of the NBA. 😂. It used to be do the opposite of what Barkley says, that title now belongs to Perkins.

Kevin Love is not the answer for Jokic

Malika looks so tired and worn out. She might be extremely overworked.

And UD aswell.

On jokic idk

What are these guys saying 😂 Jefferson sitting at that table fully knows K Love isnt the answer here. Love had to come off the bench against the Warriors because he was a defensive liability. Guess who was a starter in his place? This same bald guy!

Why does Perk hate the Nuggets and Jokic? Is he against them? What's wrong with him?

perk and skip going to keep suggesting adjustments all the way to the sweep 🧹

MIA should start Love over Strus that 3 guard lineup is too small...Vincent, Martin, Jimmy, Love, & Bam

Kevin love ain’t got nothing. The Heat are tired the Nuggets are rested

Kevin Love is playing as well as he did in his prime. He was always a horrible shooter, decent rebounder, bad defender, and doesn't put in much effort. Somehow, he got millions.

This aged quickly lol

Big vs speed. Play faster

Struss was 🗑 last night. Sooting bricks all game, and Coach Spo kept him in the game!

Pretty clear Jimmy is injured

literally their only chance to decently even out the size, kevin love on michael porter, bam on jokic, duncan robinson on aaron gordon, max strus on kcp or aaron gordon or bruce brown or jeff green, kaleb martin on one of those guys, jimmy butler on aaron gordon or even jamal murrary probably jamal murray , gabe vincent on jamal murray off the bench because the mismatch in siz is leaving big holes on the defense

Ah yes the basically fully washed and hurt Kevin Love is the key for the Heat.. This is going to be a sweep man

Perk don’t know

He can play 15～20 minutes.

Small ball isn’t going to win this series for the Heat.

Love not that Wolves or Cav Love no more that’s why LeBron didn’t call for him in LA