Curry didn't make a three-pointer, and James instead threw a chasing three-pointer. Deng Fang was not surprised by this.
Curry's three-pointers are accurate, but they are not 100% hit rate. Failure to score is normal.
Even a dunk is a dunk, let alone a three-pointer!
It's not surprising that James made a three-pointer, because James' three-pointers this season are indeed much better than before.
This season, James' three-point shooting percentage in the regular season is as high as 40.6%, the highest in his career. So far in the playoffs, his three-point shooting percentage is 37.5%, which is a very good statistic.
He lost to the three-point team Warriors in the Finals for three consecutive years, and also lost to Curry, the first three-point player in the MVP competition. This made James very depressed. For this reason, he worked hard in the offseason and practiced three-pointers.
, and finally got some rewards.
It has to be said that James is not only in good physical fitness, but also has a strong learning ability and is also very self-disciplined.
There are a lot of NBA players with good physical fitness, but not many can practice three-pointers, especially star players.
Howard and O'Neal have such good physical fitness and have dedicated coaches responsible for formulating plans. However, their free throw shooting is still not good, let alone three-pointers.
Even Wade and Kobe’s three-pointers have never been accurate!
So James is quite good, and his learning ability is really strong.
It is precisely for this reason that James is so confident that he hits a three-pointer on a fast break!
I just want to show you that I also have three points!
Curry missed the first shot, but I made the first shot instead!
How is it?
Awesome, right?
Let’s see if you still dare to let me go!
James' three-pointer immediately boosted the morale of the Heat players. The entire Heat team was extremely excited!
But Deng Fang was not worried.
James' three-point shooting percentage is good, but his three-pointers can't kill people!
During the regular season, James' three-point shooting percentage was 40%, but he only took 3.3 shots per game and made only 1.4.
Even in the playoffs, James only took 4.2 three-pointers and hit 1.6 per game!
It’s not that you don’t take a shot when there is absolutely an open position, or you don’t take a shot when there is a good opportunity. In this way, the hit rate will of course be high!
If Curry throws one or two half-court three-pointers every game, James' three-point shooting percentage will plummet.
Curry doesn't care, but James doesn't!
In short, James' three-point shooting is much better than before, but it is not to the point of killing people.
Rather than letting James break through to score inside and let James score the ball to assist his teammates, Deng Fang is more willing to let James throw three-pointers from the outside!
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Although James threw a three-pointer and the Heat's morale greatly increased, the game must continue.
Looking back, Curry continued to pick and roll with Yao Ming. Facing Haslem, who was switching defenses, Curry didn't hesitate at all this time. He didn't even make a fake move and raised his hand to throw the basketball!
Haslem was stunned!
What?
You didn't make a shot just now, now you dare to make a shot?
I've already switched defenses. According to the usual practice, don't you have to make a few fake moves to dazzle me before taking action?
Why don't you play your cards according to the routine?
Although he was depressed, Haslem had no choice but to look back at the basket.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
3:3!
The score is even!
The Heat only led by 8 seconds!
The game continues.
Because the Heat promised not to double-team Curry, Curry had an excellent opportunity to play small and big in this game.
Since the opponent is so interesting, why not take action?
Deng Fang said before the game that Curry's task in this game is to take at least 20 three-pointers!
As long as the Heat switch defenses, Curry will challenge!
Whenever you have a chance, shoot a three-pointer!
For Curry, three-pointers are more efficient than breakthroughs!
Taking the risk of injury and breaking through to the basket, the highest shooting rate is only 60-70%. If you shoot a 40% three-point shooting rate, the real efficiency is 60%!
And Curry's three-point shooting percentage has never been lower than 40%!
Therefore, Curry's three-point shooting is more efficient than breakthrough!
This is also the reason why opponents must always defend Curry's three-pointers!
Your opponent is always the one who understands you best!
The game continues.
The Warriors just kept playing pick-and-rolls, forcing the Heat to switch defenses, and then letting Curry play small to play big.
The Heat also used the same routine. Deng Fang also did not flank James, but also used a defense switch!
Even when Yao Ming comes up, he still switches defense!
Take a step back, stretch out your arms, and guard against James' breakthrough. Feel free to stop and throw a three-pointer if you want!
Let’s see if James can shoot three-pointers with Yao Ming more accurately, or Curry can shoot three-pointers with Haslem more reliable!
Of course, it is not that there is no defense at all. Deng Fang made arrangements in advance. If the first three don't pounce, the fourth one will try his best to pounce!
Don't make any obvious preparations before jumping out, or even act like you don't care!
But don't be merciful when you rush out, even if you knock someone to the ground!
You want James to be on tenterhooks when shooting and watch out for opponents to pounce on him!
Just doing this is enough!
James felt good today. In addition to the first three-pointer in the opening game, he also threw two more three-pointers later.
But when James wanted to take action for the fourth time, Yao Ming slapped him down with a big hat!
No warning!
Yao Ming was still one step inside the three-point line, standing there with his right hand extended, with no intention of making a save!
Unexpectedly, he just jumped out!
James was caught off guard and was blocked by Yao Ming!
Ariza picked up the basketball, rushed to the frontcourt and dunked!
Since then, James' three-pointers have been inaccurate!
Nothing else, I muttered in my heart!
I am not decisive anymore!
Although Yao Ming is still standing two steps away, he doesn't seem to have any intention of jumping out!
This is the result Deng Fang wants!
After James threw three three-pointers, his shooting percentage dropped sharply, but Curry started to show off his power!
After making one of two shots in the opening game, Curry hit 4 three-pointers in a row and hit 3 more three-pointers!
The Warriors immediately overtook the score!
Spoelstra had to call a timeout.
After the timeout, Battier came on the court, the Heat switched to a small lineup, and Bosh played the fifth position.
But for Curry, it doesn't matter whether Haslem is guarding him or Bosh. They are both big guys anyway and they don't move very fast!
As long as there is no flanking attack, inside players can't guard Curry at all. Whether he can score or not depends solely on Curry's touch!
In two minutes, Curry scored two more three-pointers!
Fortunately, Wade felt good and hit two mid-range shots, barely maintaining the Heat's offense and not being pulled too far away by the Warriors.
After 5 minutes, Yao Ming came off the court and Deng Fang replaced Tucker.
The five small lineups are officially online!
Compared to Draymond Green, Tucker's corner three-pointers are more reliable and more suitable for this lineup.
If the Heat don't double-team Curry, Green's top-of-the-arb dealing skills are ineffective, and it doesn't make much sense for him to come up.
Spoelstra was also prepared. He replaced Bosh and replaced him with Ray Allen.
The Heat are also a purely small lineup, with the same five players playing!
