1433. The foul crisis of key players! (No. 9)
After halftime, the first ball was handed over to Randolph, and Randolph was definitely the safest to play singles.
Without disappointing his teammates, Randolph's body shape, which could not see the muscle profile, twisted around at the low post, tricked Nene into moving horizontally. Randolph suddenly turned around and slapped the ball, grabbed the ball and went to the right of the three-second zone.
Take a flexibly step out, and win two points with a small hook with his back to the bottom line!
The Grizzlies have the strongest side to deal with stability and ability, and the strongest one is definitely Randolph. At the beginning, Randolph will definitely come, and Randolph will not lose his chain.
According to the changes in the Heat's starting style, the Grizzlies also made adjustments to the start. Perhaps Randolph would not play too hard in the first quarter and the second quarter might not be played for too long.
But according to current needs, it is not a bad thing that Randolph used the energy of the first half when James attacked the game at the beginning of the game.
In terms of the continuity of the starting score, Randolph's main attacker, Sun Ce received the score or restrained him to help Larry Sanders, Klay Thompson, and Jimmy Butler find better offensive opportunities. The Grizzlies are doing well.
But the problem lies in the defense.
The defense strategy is OK, but the fouls are too many! When the first quarter ended in the 4th minute, Jimmy Butler took the second foul.
Originally, Jimmy Butler had rough defense skills and had many fouls. He averaged 28 minutes per game in the first four games and averaged 425 fouls per game. The Grizzlies also changed and did not replace him. It is normal for him to make fouls. Now
Jimmy Butler only relies on his indomitable momentum and strong body defense.
However, after playing until the 6th minute and 28th second in the first quarter, Wade used James to pick-and-roll and forced Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson to replace defense, Wade forced Jimmy Butler to go to the basket and caused Jimmy Butler to foul!
The game has entered an official timeout. The Grizzlies have played for nearly 6 and a half minutes and scored 12 points, and are still 1 point ahead compared to the Heat who scored 11 points.
However, Wade has two free throws after returning from the timeout, which is not over yet. Jimmy Butler has committed 3 bounces!
I got three fouls in the first quarter!
Although Jimmy Butler made many fouls in the first four games, he didn't have that frequent one, and there was no problem with the whistle. Jimmy Butler did make a foul, but it was obvious that this was targeted by the opponent!
The Heat's ball holding points are even more scattered tonight. In fact, Wade and James take turns to break through, trying every means to hit Jimmy Butler!
Maybe he didn't plan so at the beginning, but Jimmy Butler got a foul on his first defense, and the Heat went to cause Jimmy Butler to foul.
Jimmy Butler is very important in this finals and did not replace him in time. Coach Hollins feels a mistake now, but Jimmy Butler did not have consecutive fouls in the airport game before, because it was just the defense of this finals.
The Grizzlies have always cared about Jimmy Butler's fouls, and the Heat have not taken advantage of this before.
But if the other party uses it tonight, it will be difficult to deal with it. If there is no one who can withstand James at a critical moment, this guy will be a superstar who can score more than ten points in the last quarter! Although he appeared once, he was with the other party.
Just like Sun Ce, who appears once, you will be afraid of appearing the second time.
Fortunately, there is no need to worry about the first quarter. Now we are changing the rotation lineup. Randolph, Jimmy Butler go down to rest. Sun Ce, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Bathir, and Gasol Jr. are replaced.
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After the timeout, Wade walked onto the free throw line, and the Big Three did not rest. He was preparing to have a big game tonight, with Ray Allen and Chris Anderson on the court.
Wade was the first free throw, and the second free throw made, which did not give the Grizzlies a chance to counterattack. Paul George's quick drop and setter ability made the Heat suffer a lot in this final.
Sun Ce received the serve and advanced to the frontcourt to Gasol, who was pulled to the high position, and took James to the side. James' defense was very impactful tonight. In half a quarter, Sun Ce made an emergency stop jump shot in addition to an offense and defense conversion.
There was no other chance to make a phone call with a strong shot, and I didn't score two goals.
Sun Ce was not in a hurry either. Randolph led the offense in the first half of the quarter. He mainly fought hard on the defensive end and got 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.
Paul George pulled out from the bottom corner on the left, Gasol Jr. controlled the ball steadily under Chris Anderson's sticking defense, and came to the left side of the free throw line, and threw the ball into the air when Paul George ran out.
, stood firmly, Paul George ran around the pile to the top arc, and just caught the ball!
Gasol Jr.'s pass accuracy is better than Sun Ce. Paul George was very comfortable when he received the ball. Just as he was about to jump to shoot, Ray Allen from the right 45-degree angle defending Klay Thompson rushed up and stuck to Paul.
George did not give Paul George a full chance to take off, and Paul George passed it to Klay Thompson again. Klay Thompson received the player's continuous ball and pushed it to the basket, not shooting, but passing the ball!
James quickly rushed out of the right bottom line to defend Klay Thompson, and Wade also pulled into the basket. The Heat's high-speed round conversion was very fast, but the Grizzlies' double 3 combination was connected outside the three-point line.
The ball was passed in an instant, and Ray Allen and James quickly changed defenses, and Wade was beat down!
Sun Ce rushed in at the bottom line and jumped hard. When he flew at a low altitude and smashed the ball into the basket, Wade happened to appear under the basket...
"f..." Wade, who rushed in but did not jump and foul, pushed Sun Ce's hip with his palm. He already wanted to get some pictures in the post-match news!
14 to 12, the Grizzlies still have a two-point lead.
Although he was "dragged" just now, the Heat were not discouraged or angry. Wade knew that it was important to calmly use his advantages at this time.
The advantage now is James!
The Grizzlies retreated quickly. If it was a goal, it would be difficult for the Heat to counterattack against them. Klay Thompson followed Ray Allen, Sun Ce followed Wade and Bathirl.
Going to defend Bosh, Gasol, Jr., stayed at the low post and went in and out at the sideline of the three-second zone.
After Wade advanced to the frontcourt, he handed the ball to James, who singled Paul George!
Advantages are just advantages. You need to have the strength to convert advantages into lead in the score. This is what superstars should do.
Chapter completed!