In the February game schedule, the Heat's opponents are still a bit devilish.
Cavaliers, Nets, Celtics, Pistons, Mavericks, Lakers...
In other words, with the Heat's "bullying the weak and fearing the strong" style of play, it is likely to be so easy against a few tough opponents!
Of course, they also have to have a good set of teeth.
February 2, American Airlines Center.
Night falls.
At this time, outside the arena, fans in pairs and groups were checking tickets at the ticket gate to enter the stadium.
In the arena, the lights are bright and there is a huge flow of people.
Arena spectators are looking for their seats according to their ticket numbers.
The cheerleading girls on the court, wearing cool short hot pants, are about to start their performance.
During the warm-up, as the future owner of the arena, Wade took the initiative to chat with James about a few cents, and invited James to perform a unique trick of spreading magnesium powder.
James refused, saying that it was a program prepared for their home court, and it was copyrighted and could not be performed at the Heat's home court unless he himself transferred over.
Wade said that's not necessary, I'm fine, don't come over for the time being, and get better first.
Big Z and Walker also chatted for a while. After all, they were players of the 1996 golden generation.
Su Bei still warmed up quietly, role players should look like role players.
At this time, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
Cavaliers 5 people, Big Z, Gooden, James, Larry Hughes, Snow.
The Heat started with 5 players, O'Neal, Haslem, Posey, Su Bei, and Wade.
With the Heat's lineup finally assembled, James Posey and LeBron James are finally "the king meets the king."
The game was broadcast live on TNT, with Barkley and Kenny Smith as commentary partners.
"The current records of the Cavaliers and the Heat cannot but be similar. It can only be said that they are exactly the same. The Cavaliers are 27 wins and 18 losses, and the Heat are 28 wins and 18 losses. They have both lost 18 games. They have one win and one loss. The teams look evenly matched.
Of course, the Heat have been plagued by injuries in the past few months, and the Cavaliers are also in trouble, with lineup issues. Generally speaking, they have not shown their level of strength. Now that the schedule is about to pass halfway, it is time to weigh their strength. What will happen to the strength gap..." Buckley said seriously.
Kenny Smith took over, "According to the regular season results in the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are leading the way and are in the same central division as the Cavaliers. If nothing else happens, the Pistons will get the first place in the Eastern Conference. After all, they They haven't lost 10 games yet, and the top position the Cavaliers can compete for is only fourth in the Eastern Conference.
The Heat can basically determine a top three spot. If the Cavaliers do not fall to 6th or 7th place, it is impossible for the two teams to meet in the playoffs.
It’s also a good thing to have a game now, so that the Cavaliers can be taught not to randomly pick teams..."
The game begins.
Big Z relied on his height advantage to gain the ball for the Cavaliers to attack first.
"Snow controlled the ball in the frontcourt and handed the basketball to James. The Heat shrank all the way. This was not allowing the Cavaliers to hit the basket...
How does James choose? After probing, he still relies on his physical talent to hit the inside..."
Su Bei didn't hesitate for a moment and flanked James. Haslem also let go of his defense on Gooden and rushed towards James.
"The Point Guard Is Here"
Off the court, Mike Brown secretly shouted that it was terrible.
James' offensive space has been compressed again.
Defense relies on bread, and offense relies on James' tactics. Is there still a chance?
This is not climbing a mountain!
Since you asked, just reply.
No chance!
Bang-dang——!
James chose to go one on two. After all, he couldn't see Haslem for the time being. He forced the ball to break through for a layup and missed the ball.
The basketball was knocked down by O'Neal. With the Cavaliers' athletic ability, the Heat were unable to counterattack.
In the positional battle, during the Heat's offensive round, Wade controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Seeing that the Cavaliers' lineup also shrunk, he immediately started a pick-and-roll tactic with O'Neal.
Wade broke through the offense and immediately forced a double attack, just like the Heat did to James just now.
"Wade passed the ball behind his back and did not choose to force the ball. After attracting the defense, he passed the basketball to the outside..."
Su Bei caught the ball and made a three-point jump shot without any extra movement...
Larry Hughes used to double-team Wade and turned around to defend himself, but it was already too late.
Swish——!
0 to 3! !
"None of the Cavaliers' outsiders can shoot, Snow can't attack, Larry Hughes has no mid-range shot, Gooden is a traditional defensive inside player, and there is nothing wrong with the Heat's contraction against James.
The Cavaliers contracted to deal with the Heat. If they continue to defend like this, they will definitely suffer.
If it was the Heat last season, they could still defend like this. After targeted reinforcements, the Heat are now different from the past..."
This is a Heat team that has checked and repaired its deficiencies, not a Cavaliers team that has just been running in and doesn't know James' instruction manual to compete.
"James broke through with a crab step and relied on his unsolvable body to bully others. Posey was not knocked down with any move. He held on. When Su Bei assisted in defense, James pulled the ball and jumped up to shoot... No, he chose to throw it out and pass the ball to the open Larry Hughes. Su Bei turned around and rushed back. Wade also came to defend the zone. Larry Hughes was wide open and did not take a shot. He dribbled the ball to the inside and broke through..."
Bang-dang——!
Larry Hughes's attack to the basket was also blocked.
The rebound was picked up by Wade.
“The Cavaliers’ offense continued to attack the basket but failed.
This Cavaliers team, which had an amazing start to the new season, is now likely to be thoroughly studied, and their offensive efficiency has dropped significantly..."
Not a possibility, but a certainty.
James's rush to the basket seemed unstoppable, but his opponents couldn't guard James, but his teammates helped.
This is not an assist from a pig, but an incompatibility in the system.
James' breakout system requires shooters, preferably positional shooters. Now that neither Larry Hughes nor Snow has a basket, the offense can open up the situation, and that's the trick.
Mike Brown felt a little uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the Cavaliers still have a chance.
Since they don't understand offensively, then the Heat shouldn't even try to understand defensively.
In addition to relying on James' offense, the Cavaliers also have a defensive "bread" system
To put it bluntly, it is the turtle formation, which is put away to keep the basket up.
This kind of defense is betting on the Heat's perimeter. There are no bullets,
"Wade, passed the basketball to Su Bei again.
Catch the ball, lift it up, and take a three-point jump shot...
No, Su Bei collected the ball and calmly watched Larry Hughes being knocked away. He broke through with the ball. Now it was 4 defense and 5. Su Bei rushed in, Snow rushed to block it, and the basketball came from Su Bei again. In his hands, it was passed back to Wade's hands. Wade broke through, distributed the ball, and with a bang, O'Neal made an alley-oop, with his whole body hanging on the basket.
This is the reason why Su Bei is in the starting lineup. In the past, he could only shoot, but now he is famous for shooting. He gradually dares to make moves, dares to break through with the ball, and can pass the basketball out. Wade and O'Neal formed a simple triangle offense.
Su Bei, this rookie, is a surprise in the Heat's draft. His progress is still very big. At least he is very suitable to play next to Wade and O'Neal...
The Cavaliers set a wrong example.
James's breakthrough space is limited by the abilities of his teammates. With a pair of Wolong and Chufeng playing in the game, and only relying on himself, is there any way to do it?
James no longer wants to play, he just wants to hit people.
He continuously throws open passes, but his teammates can't catch them. What else do you want from him?
Bang-dang——!
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Bang-dang——!
The Cavaliers' iron show further strengthened the Heat's defensive tactics and fired at James.
James found that his teammates were useless, so he had to do it himself.
Kobe did it too.
If one person has to score a goal, why shouldn't that person be James? Anyway, his teammates will be defeated if they take action.
Now James is in the same situation as Kobe.
Moreover, James still does not have a mid-range shot. "Four feet and three irons" cannot describe James' current offensive efficiency.
James scored 8 points on 4 of 9 shots.
After the first quarter, 15-26, the Heat had an 11-point lead.
Su Bei made 3 of 5 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and scored 8 points and 2 assists. As a role player, he scored the same points as James, the head player of the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers' offense is miserable, but you don't.
It is impossible for Wade to rest in the second quarter of the game. He is on a child labor contract and does not play much practice at this time. How did he get a big contract before?
O'Neal and Su Bei, enjoying the visit of the main players again, sat quietly on the bench and watched the performance of the rotation lineup.
Walker, Mourning, Payton, Jason Williams played.
Not to mention, since Su Bei started in the starting lineup, the strength of the Heat's first team and second team seems to be almost the same.
You care, this lineup is called a rotation lineup?
Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown could only be dumbfounded and smile bitterly. The championship team was so terrifying, and the rotation lineup was so luxurious. How could they play this game?
Fortunately, without giving a song time, Mike Brown had a solution.
Don't ask, if you ask you'll fuck James.
Coupled with a shooting and grabbing lineup suitable for James.
Marshall, Varejao, Damon Jones and Alexander Pavlovich played.
Since the four-guarantee-and-one tactic can't be used, let's use the one-star, three-shot, and one-grab tactic.
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