Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler both posted double-doubles as Miami improved to 9-3. In a game that was more about who didn’t play than who did, Miami prevailed as victors once again. The undermanned Pelicans proved no match for the Heat who were led by Kendrick Nunn’s 22 points. Nunn scored 9 of his 22 in the 1st quarter. With the win, Miami moves to 9-3 — tying the best start in franchise history. #20, if you're reading this it's too late. pic.twitter.com/CWeENlH0q1— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 17, 2019 When it rains, it pours. Lonzo Ball (right adductor), Brandon Ingram (right knee soreness), JJ Redick (left big toe sprain), Jahlil Okafor (left ankle sprain) and Josh Hart (left ankle) did not play on Saturday night. Meanwhile, No. 1 overall selection Zion Williamson continues to rehab from an October procedure to repair his torn right lateral meniscus. Miami was short Goran Dragic, listed out with sickness. The team also continues to deal with the absence of both Derrick Jones Jr. (strained hip) and Justise Winslow (concussion). The Heat have still yet to play a game this season with their roster at full strength. Jimmy Butler posted his second double-double of the season dishing 13 assists and collecting 3 steals to go along with 16 points. Another all-around performance from Butler even though he did not shoot well from the field. Bam Adebayo dominated the glass and controlled the paint with 3 blocks and 14 rebounds to go alongside his 18 points. Jimmy "Creating" BucketsAnother 13 assist night for @JimmyButler. #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/LVeWEwWrfG— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 17, 2019 Miami played true to their budding defensive reputation Saturday, grabbing 13 steals and only allowing New Orleans to visit the free-throw line 6 times the entire game. This was a franchise record-low for opponent attempts from the line. The Heat only committed one foul in the first half. “They let us play,” said Head Coach Erik Spolstera, “But then if there was any slightest infraction of a step or a travel or a dribble, they called all those. But I actually liked that we didn’t let that get in the way.” The Heat played with a slight lead and the game in control for much of the evening. That is until New Orleans made five 3-pointers early in the 4th, cutting the deficit to just five. A usually stout perimeter defense for Miami was bombed by New Orleans who made 16 triples on 45.7% shooting. However, Kelly Olynyk’s three-pointer capped a late 10-0 run which pushed the advantage to 15 as the game waned. The Pels never recovered and Miami would cruise down the stretch. The Heat will enjoy some much needed rest over the next 3 days when hopefully they can get healthy. Miami will look to improve its 5-0 home record on Wednesday when they host the Cavaliers.

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images So by now ever Miami Dolphins fan knows that we are coming off of a two game win streak. Something that most of us would have doubted would ever happen this season. That being said do you think the Dolphins have any chance to upset the Buffalo Bills in tomorrows game and if so why? As well as this almost nightly post serving as the Phinsider Question Of The Day post it will also serve as a live thread meaning that pretty much anything is up for discussion so long as you to follow all of the site rules. If you are, for whatever reason, not aware of or need a refresher of the sites rules please check the “library” tab under the “more” tab at the top of the front page. The page not only has all of the sites rules but also has a ton of good tips to make your blogging experience here much more enjoyable or at least more smooth.

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Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images One of the most exciting college prospects in recent years has suffered a major injury. So much for #TankForTua... According to several reports, Alabama starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a major hip injury during Saturday’s game against Mississippi State. Tagovailoa, who has still been recovering from mid-season ankle surgery, was taken to the ground hard by a pair of Bulldogs defenders and was left writhing in pain on the turf. He was helped to a cart by Alabama medical staff, after which he was driven off the field. Tagovailoa was then airlifted to a local hospital for evaluation. It’s being speculated that Tagovailoa suffered a dislocated hip. The extent of the damage is unknown as of the publishing of this article, but it’s becoming increasingly likely that the superstar quarterback has played his last down for the Crimson Tide. Now, it must be said upfront that Tagovailoa’s health (and hopefully full recovery) is the most important factor to be aware of following Saturday’s unfortunate injury. However, this development does have ramifications that will impact the future of the Miami Dolphins, and given that this is a website dedicated to the Dolphins, I will be discussing said ramifications below. Before he suffered this most recent and injury, many NFL Draft prognosticators had Tagovailoa pegged to go first-overall in the 2020 draft. With the emergence of LSU sensation Joe Burrow, there’s no doubt that questions will arise as to whether Tagovailoa will even be the first quarterback off the board come April. Plenty of Miami Dolphins fans have been dreaming of seeing the Hawaiian native in aqua and orange for over a year now, and while that’s still a distinct possibility, Tagovailoa’s draft stock is now very much in question. The electric playmaker was having a phenomenal season before injuries derailed his year. Tagovailoa was riding a 70.9 completion percentage, 2,584 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and just three interceptions into what many Crimson Tide fans were hoping would be another bid to the College Football Playoffs. For now, both fans of college football and the NFL alike will be waiting with bated breath to hear any news about Alabama’s starting quarterback. For the latest on Tagovailoa’s injury and any updates, check out SB Nation’s Alabama site, Roll Bama Roll.