The Thunder's star Alexander was the first player after Jordan to average 30 points per game and make less than one three-pointer last season.
At the beginning of the game, Adebayor followed the tactics and made waves inside the Thunder. For the first 4 minutes of the game, he destroyed the Thunder's inside.
Thunder insider Bazley is 2.06 meters tall and weighs only 96 kilograms. Facing Adebayor, who is also 2.06 meters tall but weighs 116 kilograms, and has better running and jumping ability than himself, it is difficult to parry.
If Bazley was a forward, he would be a very good forward. He has good wingspan, jumping, and mid-range. But as a center, he is too thin. The Thunder have no inside line, so they can only rely on him to top the center. s position. Adebayor used his nimble steps to turn around and run over Bazley, and dunked with both hands.
The Thunder not only had loopholes on the defensive end, but also had problems on the offensive end. Under Butler's defense, Alexander's shots were somewhat inaccurate.
However, the Heat's outside perimeter was a little inaccurate in this game as in the previous game. Lowry failed to make two open three-pointers in a row, resulting in the score not being opened.
Slowly, Thunder star Alexander began to regain his touch and began to hit consecutive shots from a distance.
The Thunder also began to use double-team tactics. Thunder head coach Mark Daignault asked Jaylen Williams to help Bazley defend Adebayor.
The scores between the two teams began to get closer.
With three minutes and 20 seconds left in the first quarter, Adebayor fouled and Alexander made a free throw.
Alexander's vision for reading the defense was too strong. After passing Butler, he could still calmly face Adebayor who came up to defend him. He used sudden acceleration to play with a poor rhythm, hit a drawbar from the right and caused Adebayor to foul.
The score between the two sides was 17:21 and the Heat temporarily took the lead.
Adebayo has already committed two fouls.
Coach Spoelstra had no choice but to replace Adebayor.
Yuhang replaced Butler, and Vincent replaced Martin. Dedmon replaced Adebayor.
"That kid is a troublesome guy. Pay more attention to his breakthrough." Butler came off the court and looked at the pressure on the free throw line and Yuhang who came on the court.
"Leave it to me." Yuhang patted his chest.
The task assigned by Coach Spoelstra to Aerospace is to work hard to limit Alexander.
Yuhang came on the court and watched Alexander shoot free throws from outside the three-point line.
"Are you the undrafted guy? Are you good at stealing the limelight?" Jaylen Williams walked up to Yuhang and said leisurely.
"Your afro looks like a bird's nest, and your dead fish eyes are so ugly. You look so weird." Yuhang looked at Jaylen Williams and said with disgust.
"You should look at your eyes. Can't you see the result of the last game? And my performance?" Jaylen Williams instantly became irritable.
"Beep! The hidden achievement of Killing Heart is achieved, and the power, speed and shooting percentage increase by 30%." The system prompt sounded.
"Okay brother, it's not that ugly." Now that the system has been achieved, the Aerospace no longer has to continue to ridicule Jaylen Williams.
"Then I'll see how you can steal my spotlight on the court." Yuhang left these words and began to retreat.
Alexander made an extra free throw.
"Alexander!! Alexander!! Alexander!!"
Alexander chased for 8 points in a row, setting off a small climax! Chesapeake Energy Arena is buzzing!
The score on the court became 18:21 Heat.
"Coach Spoelstra has finally sent out our super Yu Hang! This time Yu Hang faces Jaylen Williams, who ranks third among the rookies according to US media statistics. Let's see what kind of sparks there will be." CCTV5 live broadcast room Yang Jian said passionately.
"It's really difficult for the Aerospace Team. Every time, the Heat are faced with a crisis. It's another very anxious game. Adebayor committed two fouls early and went off to rest. This is a big test for the Heat. After all, the Thunder The team has Alexander who may become the future face of the league. I hope there will be some changes after Yuhang comes on the field." Yu Jia said with a helpless smile.
"This also shows the importance of Aerospace. Coach Spoelstra already has great trust in Aerospace. If Adebayor had not committed two fouls early, maybe the score could be even wider, but the more problem is the Heat's outside three The score still hasn’t opened. So far, only Hiro has made a three-pointer." Coach Yang Jian also analyzed the first quarter of the game very seriously.
The Thunder did not make lineup changes and still used the starting lineup.
Heat offense.
Vincent dribbled past half court.
When Jaylen Williams saw Yuhang approaching the three-point line, he immediately stepped forward and pressed against Yuhang, without giving Yuhang any chance to free up.
Yuhang knew it had to make a run or there would be no one on the second unit to move the ball.
Yuhang and Martin exchanged glances, and Martin came up and made an off-ball pick-and-roll for Yuhang, blocking Jaylen Williams.
Vincent Ma gave the ball to Yuhang, Alexander brought it up and stared at Yuhang, and Jaylen Williams also shrank back, and the two began to double-team Yuhang.
Coach Mark Daignault off the field looked at Yuhang on the field with a smile.
Coach Madai has done a lot of homework on the Heat. He will not be like other coaches, just a first-year player. He thinks this guy is a scary player.
In his eyes, Yuhang's organizational ability, ball-handling and shooting abilities are all above average in the league.
Astros analyzed the positioning of Jaylen Williams and Alexander just as Butler taught them.
Jaylen Williams and Alexander are positioned at right angles.
Jaylen Williams is on the front side and the pressure is on the right side.
Yuhang directly blasted the ball vigorously, then accelerated and turned around to the side of Jaylen Williams.
Jaylen Williams' eyes widened instantly.
"This guy is really fast..."
Yuhang directly broke into the inside line.
Bazley rushed out, raising his arms as long as tree roots to block Yuhang. (Bazley is 2.06 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.13 meters. Also, Adebayor is 2.06 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.20 meters.)
Yuhang instantly saw Dedmon on the left side of the basket.
Yuhang jumped up high and made a throwing gesture, causing Bazley to jump up directly.
Yuhang instantly moved the ball horizontally, and Dedmon caught the ball with both hands in mid-air and dunked the ball into the basket.
"Good pass!!" Dedmon high-fived Yuhang excitedly!
"That guy seems pretty strong." Alexander said looking at the back of Yuhang who retreated to the Heat's half.
"We have defeated so many strong opponents! Just do it!" Jaylen Williams said with a frown.
"Don't hold back, but we are attacking." Gidi began to dribble across half court.
