If you were busy tonight and didn't have time to take in the Miami Heat/Milwaukee Bucks game, believe me when I say you didn't miss much. It was about as entertaining as the Heat/Cavs game on Thursday. Boring!

The game was basically an abortion for the first three quarters. Miami was playing a Milwaukee Bucks team that was playing, once again, without Michael Redd. Without him, the Bucks are one of the worst teams in basketball. Instead of jumping out to a big lead and dominating the game, like a championship team should do, Miami played down to its competition and not only allowed the Bucks to hang around, but Milwaukee led for most of the first three quarters.

Shaq played, but was quickly out of the game with two quick fouls. He was a non-factor in the first half.

Speaking of non-factors, The Mitten, who is filling in for Jwil, did every thing in his power to lose the game for Miami. Late in the second quarter, Payton got called for a reach in foul. Instead of accepting the call like a man, the Mitten argued with the official. We all know how that works. You would think that after playing in the league 17 years, Payton would know that officials never change their call. Evidently, he's a slow learner. He was hit with a tech, but that didn't stop him. He continued to do about the only thing he can still do and that's run his mouth. He got hit with another tech and was tossed.

Thanks for coming Gary! Way to fill in for the injured point guard. Payton's dismissal forced Wade to play the point. I'm sure he didn't mind touching the ball more.

Wade finished with 32 points, 11 assists and 4 steals.

Wade wasn't the only one who had nice numbers for the Heat. Jason Kapono, who has really stepped up and become a very strong player for the Heat, finished with 28 points. Shaq came alive in the second half and had 20 points, but only 4 rebounds.  

This team is really hurting without Jwil playing the point. Thursday Wade had 39 turnovers, I think, and tonight's Mitten collapse really shows how selfish Payton is. He can't be trusted. If Riley didn't rush Williams back, I'm certain he would be 100% by now the Heat's record would substantially better. I think he's got to the point where he's not interested in coming back until he is completely healed. The Heat aren't going to be able to win another championship without him.