NBA FINALS: HEAT VS. NUGGETS

June 6, 2023

Duncan Robinson

Miami Heat

Practice Day

Q. Could you speak to Jimmy's ability as a playmaker and just how his ability to make the right read almost every single time makes your life easier on the court with him?

DUNCAN ROBINSON: Yeah, the combination of that and just how much attention he attracts makes him really hard to game plan for, and obviously a lot of us are beneficiaries of that, just with how unselfish he is out there.

Q. Do you feel like Denver is defending him differently than he's seen in previous rounds in the postseason?

DUNCAN ROBINSON: That's probably a better question for him than it is me. You know, I think there's probably some differences. I'm sure he would probably feel it more than we would. But you know, at the same time, regardless of what the coverage is, we expect him to be aggressive and put pressure on the rim and create opportunities for himself and others.

Q. You and Tyler, shooting about 49 percent from the three, and I know Spo said you guys don't rely just on the three-point. How have you made that sustainable over the postseason?

DUNCAN ROBINSON: I think first and foremost, being process driven, just trying to generate good shots and not being so caught up in the results of whether the ball goes in or not. If we move the ball, create advantages and play unselfishly and find others, then usually it bodes pretty well for us regardless if the ball goes in or not.

I think we have proven throughout the playoffs that we can win in different ways. It's not just through making shots. Just that versatility, also, gives us some peace of mind in that sense.

Q. What stood out to you from the film watching Game 2?

DUNCAN ROBINSON: Similar to Game 1 in that we did some things that were encouraging but some things that we have to shore up. It's about being able to adjust and continue to improve throughout the series.

Q. What was going through your mind on that play in the fourth --

DUNCAN ROBINSON: Yeah, you know, on that one in particular, just got the switch and then found like a little soft spot in the defense. So yeah, just try to be aggressive. Man, honestly that game, just trying to have my presence felt, particularly in the fourth quarter because until that point, I really had not had much of an impact. Just trying to be an offensive spark and provide a little bit of light.

Q. What's the key to maintaining your confidence regardless of what impact --

DUNCAN ROBINSON: I think first and foremost, just belief in yourself and this group, and then also just with your preparation, putting the work in, knowing that you're prepared for opportunities, and you know, you can't always control if the shots go in or not but you can control how you prepare and get ready for the opportunity.