The game was tense from the beginning, and both sides were very angry.
James obviously knew what Deng Fang was thinking, so he was determined to rush to the basket!
You don’t let me score, but I insist on scoring!
If you give me a three-pointer, I will rush inside!
What I am good at is breakthroughs, not three-pointers!
James is still self-aware of this.
Only by rushing inside can you score easily, only by rushing inside can you create damage, only by rushing inside can you attract flankers and deliver assists!
So as soon as the game started, James rushed to the basket desperately.
Don't hesitate to commit offensive fouls, even if you hit someone, you have to hit hard!
This is a gesture and a declaration - today I want you to look good, Deng Fang!
But James still underestimated Deng Fang’s determination!
Everyone is staring at James and determined not to give you a chance to score or pass the ball!
If you want to win, hand over the ball!
Let others beat me!
Wade can do it, Bosh can do it, Chalmers can do it and I can do it, but you can't!
Let the craziest Laga Belle fight with James!
Even Curry was prepared and saw the right opportunity to give James a big hat!
Deng Fang has enough confidence in the Warriors' offense and defense to have the confidence to play like this with James!
I'm not afraid if you make a three-pointer, because I'm more accurate than you!
I can just lock you down!
I have a group of defensive warriors who will take turns attacking you, and a group of shot-blocking masters waiting for you!
I know that James is strong and will be determined to push forward!
I also know that James has a star whistle and special treatment.
But I just want to fight you to the death!
What's the point of having so many defensive heroes?
Just for you!
…
The referee separated the crowd and took Lagabert away, so the situation did not escalate.
Seeing that he didn't take advantage, James complained a few more words before walking towards the frontcourt.
If the referee doesn't blow the whistle, there's nothing James can do.
Since joining the Heat's Big Three team, James' whistles have obviously decreased.
Last season, James averaged 10 free throws per game, but this season he only averaged 8!
8 is not a lot, but it is already unbearable for James!
We just rely on our bodies to make a living. How can we get to the basket without a whistle?
I have always enjoyed special treatment, why don’t I have it now?
This isn't fair!
James fans were unconvinced, and James often complained, but the league ignored him.
There is no way, the league is not willing to see James and others doing this.
If all the superstars in the league go to two or three teams, then most of the games will be unwatchable!
The strong are stronger and the weak are weaker. Except for a few dialogues between strong and strong, the rest are just noobs pecking each other. What's the point in that!
Although the league can't stop James from doing this, it can still cancel James' previous extraordinary treatment!
Since you don’t want one person to occupy a city, since you want to take shortcuts, then don’t be the number one in the league!
The alliance doesn’t want to turn you into a facade anymore!
Star players are treated well, but don’t even think about extraordinary treatment!
Where is the first person in the league who sticks together?
How can any league's facade change teams every day?
…
The game continues.
The Warriors' strategy is very clear. On the offensive end, Curry attracts double-teams and creates opportunities for his teammates. On the defensive end, everyone focuses on James and resolutely refuses to give James a chance to score or assist!
The Heat followed the same strategy, but the effect was not good.
Curry really doesn’t care about personal data!
As long as the team wins and plays happily, it's no problem for me to be a substitute!
Deng Fang knows this, so he is not afraid of the Heat using this trick on him.
Your James can't stand the same tricks!
Let's see!
Five players on the Warriors court have three-pointers, and the space is very wide. It is very difficult for the Heat to cover up defense.
On the other hand, the Heat's Big Three's shooting is mediocre, and Joel Anthony has no scoring ability. The Warriors can safely and boldly help defend James!
As long as James wants to rush in, Laga Belle will stand in front of him!
Even if Laga Bell is replaced in a pick-and-roll, there will still be someone behind to help defend and fill in!
Throwing a three-pointer will interfere with you, and there will be no way to break in!
Attract a double-team pass?
Yes, but the Warriors players pounced very fiercely, especially the ball passed by James.
Even if the foul costs you three free throws, it won't give you an easy shot!
The Warriors attacked so fiercely that it would be difficult for anyone who received a pass from James to make a shot.
Everyone is just a body, and no one is a superman. If a big man swoops over with his teeth and claws bared, everyone will be affected.
What's more, none of the players on the Heat court can shoot very reliably!
So James played very frustrated.
No points, no assists!
Fortunately, James couldn't score, so Wade stepped up.
Wade felt very good today and scored a lot of points against Azubuike.
Of course, Wade played well because of the Warriors' defensive strategy.
Dealing with the James Warriors is an encirclement and suppression. Laga Bell defends to death alone, and there are people behind him who are ready to help defend at any time.
It's different against Wade. Azubuike is the only one defending.
Deng Fang's arrangement for Azubuike was to prevent surprise and release shots.
Wade's long-range shooting is not as good as James!
In this case, then focus on preventing Wade's breakthrough.
If the people behind you can help, just help. If you can't, forget it. Everyone should try not to let go of their own people.
If Wade can beat us with shooting, then admit it!
Although Wade's breakthrough is very powerful, Azubuike's defense is also very good.
Against a superstar like Wade, it is impossible to prevent his breakthroughs and shots.
But for a strong defensive player, it's no problem to only guard against one breakthrough.
Wade's long-range shot is not good, but his mid-range shot is not bad.
And for a superstar like Wade, his shooting at critical moments is still trustworthy.
If the emergency stop three-pointer doesn't work, then I'll dribble, take two steps in, and then make a mid-range shot!
If you want to prevent me from breaking through, you must retreat, then I will make a mid-range shot!
Wade felt good today and hit several mid-range shots against Azubuike.
However, one person is always alone. The Heat have only one Wade to score, while the Warriors have everyone on their own.
Moreover, compared to emergency mid-range shots, open three-pointers by several Warriors shooters are always more certain!
It was difficult for two fists to defeat four hands. Slowly, the point difference widened to 10 points.
Spoelstra had to call a timeout.
During the timeout, James did not return to the bench, but directly went to the referee on duty and kept complaining:
They committed a foul!
I was maliciously violated, why didn't you blow up?
They are going to beat me to death, is there any way for me to do it?
…
The referee had no expression on his face, turned and walked aside...
If we can't afford to offend, we can afford to hide!
After the timeout, the Heat replaced Mike Miller and replaced Joel Anthony.
Bosh plays center, James plays the fourth position, Mac Miller is the small forward, Wade is the second, and Chalmers is the one.
Mac Miller is a very reliable big man pitcher. After taking out Joel Anthony, this lineup is a little weaker defensively, but has full offensive power and much stronger outside shooting ability.
The most important thing is that James has more room for breakthrough.
For Spoelstra, making James comfortable and satisfying is the top priority!
This is a truth that has been proven for most of the previous season!
The Heat have changed people, and the Warriors have also made changes.
It was enough for Lagaber to play for 5 minutes and he had to go off to rest.
Lopez was also replaced by Deng Fang because Joel Anthony was no longer on the court.
The Heat switched to a smaller lineup, with Bosh moving from the 4th position to the 5th position, and James also moved from the 3rd position to the 4th position.
In this case, the Warriors have also made corresponding changes.
Deng Fang replaced Kirilenko and Tucker!
Kirilenko defends Bosh, Tucker defends James!
Kirilenko is a little weaker than Bosh, but his height and wingspan are not a disadvantage at all!
Anyway, Bosh is not the type to play with his back to the basket, so his strength advantage is useless if he plays with his back to the basket!
Tucker is just right to defend James. Except for his short height, everything else is fine.
If Bosh and James play pick-and-roll, Kirilenko and Tucker will switch defenses!
James and Wade play pick-and-roll, and Tucker and Prince also switch defenses!
Tucker and Kirilenko were specially recruited by Deng Fang to deal with the Heat's lineup!
For the Heat, they usually have to play a big center in regular time, but at critical moments, they always like to let Bosh play the fifth position!
This kind of lineup is more mobile, has better shooting, and opens up more space!
The only defensive weakness of this Warriors lineup is Curry.
However, Deng Fang made special arrangements for this.
As long as Chalmers comes up to pick and roll with James or Wade, Curry will step forward to block it, and then go back to find his defender as soon as possible.
During the process of returning after delaying the delay, the ball carrier has a free time.
The only thing that can be used for this free time is to shoot three-pointers.
If Deng Fang dares to do this, he is bullying James and Wade for their unreliable three-pointers!
Even when dealing with James, who later developed his shooting skills, the Warriors followed this strategy.
Not to mention James in his first year with the Heat!
If the delay is unsuccessful, then switch defenses!
Due to physical limitations, Wade had some difficulty when Curry switched to guard James, but his fighting spirit was very strong and he didn't suffer too much.
What's more important is that there are four defensive heroes behind him, ready to attack from a flank!
So the Warriors are not afraid of James, Wade named Curry!
The Warriors' defensive strategy remains unchanged and they continue to strangle James.
Deng Fang also made changes on the offensive end. Curry no longer plays pick-and-rolls, but challenges Chalmers one-on-one!
Since Curry is flanked by pick-and-rolls, I won’t pick-and-roll!
Chalmers' defense is good, but who is Curry afraid of?
Curry succeeded in three consecutive one-on-ones - one three-pointer and two layups.
The Heat's offense has become more difficult.
Although a pitcher was involved, Wade's touch gradually disappeared, and James did not do well in breaking double-teams.
The score difference is still slowly widening.
Fortunately, Mac Miller lived up to expectations and made two three-pointers despite the defense, narrowing the gap a little.
The first quarter ended quickly, and the score difference came to 15 points!
James remained on the court in the second quarter, and Arroyo, James Jones, Eddie House and Big Z came up with him.
This lineup is okay offensively, but has big problems on the defensive end.
But Spoelstra has no choice. The Big Three have already taken up most of the salary space, and the limited money can only find these people.
What can be attacked cannot be defended, and what can be defended cannot be attacked!
If you can attack and defend at the same time, you can at least get a mid-level player!
The Heat don't have that much cap space.
In order for James to score, Spoelstra could only choose the last offensive lineup.
The Warriors got Lowry, Hayward, Tucker, Kirilenko and DeAndre Jordan!
Five defenses against death!
A very athletic lineup!
Hayward and Tucker are responsible for opening up the space, and Kirilenko also has a certain three-point threat.
In this way, Lowry and DeAndre Jordan's pick-and-roll will be very powerful.
Although this lineup has a little space on the court, it defends well!
It’s not just good, it’s pretty good!
No one in this lineup is afraid of James calling his name!
No need to delay!
Pick and roll any way you want!
Under Deng Fang's special arrangements, James was still very uncomfortable playing.
If you can't break in, you can only dump the blame when the attack time is approaching.
Even if they burst in, the blocks from Jordan and Kirilenko were enough for James to endure!
The only thing James can do is complain!
As long as you can't make a shot, as long as you push in, no matter if you touch yourself slightly or if you make a mistake, as long as the referee doesn't blow the whistle, you're complaining!
Complaining forever!
Keep complaining!
The score difference keeps getting bigger.
Five minutes into the second quarter, the score difference has reached 30 points!
Spoelstra had to call another timeout.
After the timeout, James went to rest, and Wade and Bosh came on.
James, who was sitting off the court, frowned and had a gloomy look on his face.
Even if Wade makes a difficult mid-range shot, James has nothing to show for it!
Deng Fang knew that his strategy worked!
Curry really doesn't care about personal data, but James doesn't!
The Heat's Big Three are indeed powerful, but they have bugs this season!
The bug is that it is not clear who is the leader on the field.
The three giants had just arrived together, and all three of them were still stuck in beautiful fantasies.
Wade and Bosh feel that since they are the Big Three, then we are all on equal terms, regardless of order, whoever has the opportunity will get it!
But James doesn’t think so!
I came to the Heat to win a championship, to win Finals MVP, and to follow in Jordan's footsteps!
The most important thing is that based on my strength, I should be the boss!
You two are my right-hand men!
Be my helper!
I came to the Heat because there are two thighs here, but I have to show my face!
I am the one holding the thigh, but no one can see that I am holding the thigh!
To put it bluntly, the ball belongs to me!
You can win the championship with me, but give me the FMVP!
It was precisely because James had selfish motives that Deng dared to use such a strategy.
There is no problem with Wade, Bosh's status is not important, then start with James!
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Wade played well while James was off the court, hitting several mid-range shots and a three-pointer.
However, the Warriors did well on both offense and defense, and the point difference did not narrow.
Soon, the second quarter ended and the score difference was still 30 points!
After half the game, James only scored 3 points from free throws, did not get an assist, picked up 5 rebounds, and made 4 turnovers!
Wade played well, scoring 21 points at halftime, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 turnover!
The best performer on the Warriors side was Curry. In the second half of the first quarter, Curry scored 13 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals through singles.
The most important thing is that Curry also blocked a shot!