At 8 pm on February 16, the game between the Heat and the Warriors officially started at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.
The Heat's starting five are James, Wade, Bosh, Chalmers, and Joel Anthony.
There is no suspense about the starting lineup of the Big Three. The main question is who will match these three brothers.
Most of the time, the Heat's starting center was Ilgauskas, also known as Big Z.
The advantage of Big Z is that he has a mid-range shot, and after picking and rolling with James, he has a spot to catch and shoot.
This is very important for James and Wei, who are known for their breakthroughs.
What those with strong breakthrough ability need most is space!
How come there is space?
Give him a shooter!
Big Z's shooting is still good, and he can also defend the inside alone.
However, Big Z moves slowly and is at a disadvantage against teams like the Warriors. This has been proven by facts.
That's why Spoelstra replaced Joel Anthony.
Joel Anthony was born in 1982. He is 2.06 meters tall and weighs 111 kilograms. He is a fast defensive center.
Letting Joel Anthony come up means he has to work hard on defense.
Playing against the Warriors is not a good choice!
As for Chalmers, it was also for defensive reasons.
In order to create space for James and Way to break through, the Heat introduced a large number of shooters: Mike Bibby with a three-point shooting percentage of 45.5%, Eddie House with a 38.9% shooting percentage, Arroyo with a 43.8% shooting percentage, and James Jones with a 42.9% shooting percentage.
, 36.4% of Mac Miller.
In comparison, Chalmers, who shot 35.9% from three-point range, is the worst among them.
But Chalmers is the youngest among these people, moves the fastest and has the best defense.
As a team aiming to win the championship, defense is a must.
That's why Chalmers was reused.
The Warriors' starting lineup remains unchanged: Curry, Laga Bell, Azubuike, Prince, Lopez.
This was also the starting lineup for the Warriors to win the championship last season.
Lagaber only played about 7 minutes in each game this season and did not play in some games, but he was still useful at critical moments.
As long as you make sure you have sufficient physical fitness, rich experience, and the courage to fight, Lagabel is still very useful.
Play for 5 minutes at the beginning and 5 minutes at the end, that’s enough!
Of course, the premise is that the game has not entered garbage time at the last moment.
This is a bit difficult for the Warriors this season.
Therefore, Lagaber's average playing time is less than 10 minutes per game.
The Warriors' lineup includes one superstar and four shooters, capable of both offense and defense.
The Heat focus on the Big Three and are flexible.
An hour before the game started, the American Airlines Arena was already packed.
Whether the Big Three can win the championship this season depends on whether they can defeat the Warriors!
For Heat fans, they are not afraid of any team in the Eastern Conference!
The Bulls and Celtics are great in the regular season, but they will definitely not be able to beat us in the playoffs!
The Spurs and Mavericks in the Western Conference are not to mention.
There is only one warrior!
Defending champion!
Ranked first in the regular season!
The starter is great, the bench is even more ferocious!
No flaws can be seen!
As long as they can beat the Warriors, the championship will belong to the Heat!
Today is the first matchup between the Warriors and the Heat this season. After more than half of the season, something should be clear from this game.
The referee blows the whistle and the game officially begins.
Lopez and Joel Anthony jumped the ball in the middle circle, and the Warriors took the lead in getting the ball.
Curry dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and signaled Lopez to come up for a pick-and-roll.
Lopez came up to block Chalmers, and Joel Anthony immediately stepped forward to flank Curry.
Chalmers and Joel Anthony flanked Curry, giving Curry no chance to take action.
But Curry was already prepared and passed the ball directly to Lopez.
Bosh came over from the side to cover up the defense, but Lopez didn't press forward and passed the ball to Prince in the bottom corner.
Prince's defender is Bosh, who has gone to the penalty area to defend Lopez, so Prince is unguarded at this moment.
Prince catches the ball and shoots.
The one closest to Prince was James. He suddenly flew up and tried to block Prince's shot.
Prince was already prepared. When James flew over, he immediately dribbled towards the penalty area.
We can't just watch Prince make a layup!
Bosh had to come over to make up the defense.
Prince flicked his wrist and passed the ball to Lopez near the basket. Lopez received the ball and dunked!
It's all done in one go!
It was an easy score from the start!
Several people on the Warriors bench jumped to their feet!
Although it was Lopez who scored and Prince who assisted, the biggest contributor to this goal should be Curry!
It is precisely because Curry attracted a double team that Lopez had the opportunity to hit the basket, Bosh covered the defense, and Prince was open!
But Curry got nothing in terms of data!
He wasn't the one who scored, and it wasn't him who got the assist!
This is exactly what the Heat want!
Spoelstra is a ruthless character, and he was the first to hear about Deng Fang's conspiracy before the game.
If you want to use this method to deal with James, then I will use the same method to deal with Curry!
If you don't want James to score, then I'll strangle Curry!
I'll let you beat me with role players!
Let’s see if Curry will have any objections to playing so much!
No matter which star you are, you all care about your own data!
The difference is just more or less!
I don’t believe Curry doesn’t care!
As long as Curry's mentality changes, then we will have a chance!
The Warriors easily scored two points and the game continued.
Chalmers dribbled to the frontcourt and handed the ball to James.
If a team has James, then the team's point guard will have to change its name. It should be called dribbling guard...
Dribble to the frontcourt, hand the ball to James, and then go to the corner and wait to take the blame...
James directed his teammates to get into position and signaled Joel Anthony to come up for a pick-and-roll.
Lagabell was guarding James. Seeing Joel Anthony blocking him, he immediately went around from behind Joel Anthony.
Lopez huddled behind, always paying attention to the movements of James and Joel Anthony.
In a word, don't give Joel Anthony a chance to follow suit, and don't give James the possibility of a breakthrough!
The defender moves around from the screen to prevent sudden shots!
You have the ability to throw three-pointers!
Throw it in and I’ll admit it!
This is what was done in last year's finals.
James' three-point shooting in his first year with the Heat was as bad as ever!
Of course, Wade and Bosh are worse!
These three brothers all have strong singles abilities, so they never take three-pointers too seriously!
Historically, the Mavericks also took advantage of the Heat's weakness in the Finals.
Of course Deng Fang knew these things.
James can shoot or score, but I'm not afraid!
Because you are not allowed!
Because you don’t have confidence in yourself!
Seeing Laga Bell go around Joel Anthony, James hesitated and finally gave up the option of shooting.
Throwing three-pointers, or dribbling and stopping to throw, we are not familiar with this job!
Our advantage is to hit the basket, and the three-pointers are done by our younger brothers!
It's great to throw it to your younger brother. If you make a shot, you get the assist. If you don't make the shot, it's not you who takes the blame!
It’s not enough if you throw it yourself. Whose fault is it if you don’t throw it in?
If you can't make a three-pointer yourself, you can't just pass the blame on to your younger brother...
In short, whether it is because he lacks confidence in himself or is worried that no one will take the blame, James does not want to shoot three-pointers.
Lagabell also took advantage of this point in James's career.
When a pick-and-roll failed, James signaled Joel Anthony to come again.
Joel Anthony quickly came up and blocked Laga Belle again.
Lagaabel still went around from behind Joel Anthony.
But this time Joel Anthony immediately walked down to the basket after blocking.
Lopez quickly blocked in front of Joel Anthony.
What James wants is this moment!
Lagabel was going around from right to left. When James saw Lagabel move, he immediately dribbled the ball and rushed in from Lagabel's right side.
As long as you move, I can rush in!
Unexpectedly, Lagabel was already prepared. He was two steps away from James. Seeing that James wanted to pass by on his right, he immediately took a step back and stood straight there!
If you dare to hit me, I will fall!
James didn't expect Lagabel to be back again. He couldn't hold his foot back and was about to hit him. He quickly stretched out his left hand and pretended to protect the ball and pushed Lagabel.
Elbow clears the way, this is James' patent!
We have plenty of strength, so what if we give you a gentle push?
We are the first player in the league, ordinary fouls are not considered fouls to me!
Lagabell was experienced and when she saw James stretching out his left hand, he immediately fell down!
If you dare to push me, I will fall!
Lagabell fell down with a plop, but the referee had no reaction!
James was also stunned, this...
It was either an offensive foul or a defensive foul. Why didn't you react?
However, James was very calm on the court. He was only stunned for a moment before he reacted and rushed in immediately.
If the referee doesn’t call it, it’s a good shot!
Don’t rush in for such a good opportunity!
James rushed to the penalty area in three steps and two steps at a time.
Fortunately, Prince came back in time.
Deng Fang has already arranged it. James holds the ball and attacks, and everyone must be ready to help defend and cover positions at any time!
Don't give James a chance to directly attack the frame!
James throws the ball when he passes the ball!
Fight hard!
If the receiver passes the ball again, try to make up for it as much as possible!
If you can't make up for it, forget it, it's not James' assist anyway!
Curry doesn't care about personal data, but James doesn't!
So Prince had already made preparations to help defend.
Seeing James rushing up, Prince jumped up high and stood directly in front of James.
I have to say that James' physical fitness is so good that he can stay in the air for one second even if he jumps up first.
When Prince fell, James in the air threw the ball toward the basket with all his strength.
Unexpectedly, at this time, another person flew from the side and directly flew the basketball in James' hand!
Only when everyone saw it clearly did they realize that the person coming over was Curry!
James bounced well, but he waited for a second in the air!
Prince's body has fallen, and James is no longer at the highest point!
James relies more on the strength of his waist and abdomen to throw the ball.
No matter how bad Curry's jumping is, he can still dunk!
He has been prepared for a long time and has been waiting for this moment!
Deng Fang has already said that nothing he says can make James score easily, so why are you waiting!
Curry was ready the moment Prince jumped up. When James made the throw, he immediately rushed over, jumped with all his strength, and fanned James' ball away from behind!
Curry actually gave James a big hat!
this……
This is incredible!
The fans at American Airlines Arena were all shocked!
The basketball just flew to Azubuike's hands outside the three-point line. Azubuike would not miss this good opportunity. He got the basketball and immediately rushed to the frontcourt!
No one expected this result, and no one from the Heat responded.
Azubuike came to the frontcourt and launched a huge looping dunk!
4:0!
The Warriors opened with two dunks!
Curry also got a block!
If you don't let me score or get assists, then I will block shots!
There's nothing you can do about this, right?
James did nothing after landing. He ran straight to the referee and shouted: "Curry fouled! He blocked the shot from behind! He hit my hand! Why didn't you blow the whistle!"
Seeing this scene, Deng Fang couldn't help but shook his head and laughed angrily.
He is worthy of being the best player in the league. As long as he attacks the basket without a whistle, the referee is blind!
It's always like this!
Children who cry are fed by milk. James is the one who understands this best in the world!
none of them!
I don’t know when it started, but James’ complaints have become the most beautiful sight on the court!
As long as James' team attacks and the referee doesn't blow the whistle, James is either complaining or on the way to complain!
It is always you who suffers!
The referee shrugged and replied: "Curry didn't hit your hand, I saw it clearly!"
"He hit my hand!" James yelled!
At this moment, Laga Bell, who had just gotten up from the ground, also came over: "James just pushed me. He committed an offensive foul!"
James immediately replied angrily: "Fart, you're faking!"
"You're the one who fell! If you didn't push me, would I fall?" Lagabel showed no sign of weakness.
"Liar, you just flopped!" James sneered: "Otherwise, why didn't the referee blow the whistle?"
"The referee didn't call Curry a foul when he blocked the shot. Why did you call him?" Lagabell asked.
"I..." James was speechless for a moment: "I was really hit! You were diving! Shameless! I never dive, not like you!"
Seeing James being so shameless, Lagabell couldn't stand it anymore, so she raised her fist and greeted him!
As soon as Lagabell stretched out his fist, James fell down!
Not even a hair was touched!
Jordan burst out laughing on the bench: "Shameless, dive! Just after I said that, I slapped you in the face! Didn't you say you never dive?"
The referee quickly hugged Lagabel.
Seeing that the whistle didn't sound, James jumped up from the ground, pointed at the referee and shouted: "He hit me, it was a flagrant foul! Send him out! Why didn't you blow the whistle?"
The referee glanced at James and ignored him.
Do you really think I'm a fool?
You're so close. I can't tell clearly whether Lagabel hit you or not?
well!
Without morals, anything is possible!
It’s really hard to blow the whistle when James is involved!
