I don't think it hurts that much. They've played Atlanta and Cleveland plenty this year (3-1 vs ATL and 1-2 vs CLE). There aren't gonna be many surprises thrown at them. Duncan Robinson recently laid out the plan: Play Game 1 with the usual scouting report, then go from there. Over a seven-game series, it shouldn't be much of a concern.
Wes, how much do you think it hurts Miami not knowing until Friday night who their first round opponent is?
I don't think it hurts that much. They've played Atlanta and Cleveland plenty this year (3-1 vs ATL and 1-2 vs CLE). There aren't gonna be many surprises thrown at them. Duncan Robinson recently laid out the plan: Play Game 1 with the usual scouting report, then go from there. Over a seven-game series, it shouldn't be much of a concern.