The Heat have too few inside players who can resist others. Apart from Dalembert, the only one is "Little Fat" Pittman. When the Heat selected Pittman in the first round, they were relatively optimistic and gave him many opportunities. However, Pittman was really ineffective and could not adapt to the rhythm of the game. He has long been reduced to the fringe.
In this game, the Gasol brothers finally played like All-Stars, but the Heat's inside line was not good at attacking in the low post and could only shoot from the outside. This is true for Bosh, and even more so for Parsons. .
Ye Feng received a pass from Gasol at 3 minutes and 43 seconds, and hit a three-pointer from the outside, scoring his 45th point of the game. He also has the opportunity to hit 50+. If successful, the number of 50+ games will reach 5, surpassing Chamberlain and ranking second in history. Only Jordan is left in front of him.
The Clippers lead by 19 points, the Heat have put on a full bench lineup, and the game has entered garbage time. At this time, Ye Feng stayed on the court to collect statistics, which easily angered his opponent. If he was fouled by the opponent's substitute, he would have nowhere to cry. Weighing the pros and cons, the Clippers also sent in a bench lineup.
Barkley said: "Ye Feng has truly reached his peak this season. He relies on teamwork and knows how to maintain ultra-high offensive efficiency with the help of his teammates. Ye Feng's career shooting percentage is above 50%. The last one can do this." People who are a little bit better should watch before I retire"
Kenny Smith smiled and said: "Are you trying to say that your own strength is the best?"
Barkley wouldn¡¯t say that, but he was really strong back then. He won the regular season MVP and had two rebounding titles. To say that the biggest gap between him and Jordan is actually not technology or data, but that the league did not praise Barkley, a guy who often went to the police station. Some people may say that Barkley is far worse than Jordan. For example, he also played with Pippen and Olajuwon by his side, but neither of them won a championship. At that time, Barkley's condition was seriously declining due to injury, Olajuwon was also old, and Pippen had become an unbeatable guy who just wanted to make money, which cannot be used as a basis at all.
The Clippers defeated the Heat 121-104. The total score was tied at 1-1.
Ye Feng once again produced horrific statistics, 45 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. His ball possession rate was very high, but he only made one mistake. in addition. Harrison Barnes, the Gasol brothers, and Thornton also scored in double figures.
The Heat's top scorer was James, with 35 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists; Bosh had 19 points and 10 rebounds; Wade performed poorly, only scoring 15 points and 5 assists, and Ray Allen only scored 8 points, and was misfired from the outside.
Both games had a large point difference, but the winning teams were different. This situation occurred. It's because the Clippers not only have good players, but also Thibodeau, a flexible head coach, who will arrange tactics according to the opponent's weaknesses. The same hand of cards produced different results.
After the game, Thibodeau emphatically praised the Gasol brothers. It was they who attracted the defense in the low post and created more easy scoring opportunities for Ye Feng. Ye Feng cut to the basket. The Gasol brothers can also pass the ball to him at the right time. This kind of support ability is not possessed by many centers.
Spoelstra came on the court and said he had found a way to deal with the Clippers, and Thibodeau responded in kind. In an interview, he also said that he had found the weakness of the Heat, and said that it would not be easy to defeat the Clippers and win the championship by monopolizing stars, expressing his sarcasm unabashedly.
After the Heat introduced Ray Allen and Lewis this season, people's evaluation of their lineup is no longer "good", but is described as "abnormal". When the Celtics' Big Three formed a team, they didn't have such good helpers. The Heat are indeed a team that relies on money to build championships.
People thought the Heat might sweep the Clippers before, but now the Heat seem to be no match for them. If you want to unseat the defending champion, you still need to continue to work hard.
The third game between the two sides will be played in Miami on June 6.
Ariel will not go to Miami with the team. The child inspired her maternal instincts, and her passion for basketball was no longer what it once was. She would feel very uncomfortable if she was separated from the child for a week, and she would have to watch over her to feel at ease. Ye Feng also agreed that Ariel should stay. For him, the championship is very important, but for Ariel. What is more important now is family and children.
After two days of rest, the Clippers took a special flight to Miami.
On the plane, the players¡¯ chats also revolved around basketball. Harrison Barnes and Matt Barnes asked for advice on defensive skills, hoping to better deal with Wade in the game. His performance in the playoffs was not as good as in the regular season, and he was eager to get out of this vicious circle and become an indispensable member of the team.
Harrison wants to work hard for the first championship in his career and does not want to hold back Ye Feng. Winning 4 consecutive championships is of great significance. The players are very excited when they think that they are one of them.
This finals is even more critical for Ye Feng. If the Clippers introduce big-name players next season, plus the Gasol brothers and Love, the team will be almost impeccable. Now people say that the Clippers are single-core, and Love is injured.People's evaluation of Ye Feng has increased. As long as he wins the championship, the moment for him to surpass Jordan will officially arrive.
Ye Feng is only one step away from becoming a legend, and James is still working hard for his first championship.
James, Wade, and Bosh all know that if they don't win the championship, they will probably break up. The Heat's owner has limited patience. He pays the luxury tax every year but cannot win a championship. Who can bear it? It is said that James and Wade are not suitable, and the last game once again showed the weakness of the inside. Even Riley can't keep the three of them from joining forces. Even Riley doubted whether putting Wade and James on the same team was the right decision. Maybe a good inside player is traded, like the combination of O'Neal and Wade that won the championship. That kind of combination of internal and external thinking is the way to go. It may not be correct that the one who gets the inside line wins the world, but if the inside line is not good, the championship will definitely fail.
Wade has long been unintentionally entangled with James about who is the boss and who is the second boss. When playing basketball, record must come first. If you can't win, no matter how beautiful the statistics are or how gorgeous the style of play is, it will be useless.
The mood of Miami fans in this finals is still not high. Perhaps the loss to the Nets in the Eastern Conference Finals last season gave them too much excitement. The fans no longer paid much attention to the Heat's performance, and there was no atmosphere of a competition at all. James and Wade have expressed more than once that they hope the fans can be more enthusiastic and support the home team, but unfortunately not many people listen to them. Thoughts are difficult to control unless brainwashing begins in primary school or kindergarten.
The Heat¡¯s home atmosphere is favorable to the Clippers. Resting in the hotel, getting familiar with the venue, and adapting to training are all proceeding in an orderly manner.
When the players came out in the evening, Ye Feng received a lot of applause. Even in Miami, there are many Ye Feng fans. In this regard he is similar to Michael Jordan. Back then, the whole world was a fan of Jordan, and the same was true for Ye Feng.
James looked at Ye Feng with a calm expression. He didn't say anything, but Ye Feng knew that James' desire to win was very strong and he would fight tooth and nail in this game. Now that James has matured, he no longer puts on a show. The calmer you are, the more energy you can use on the court to fight back against your opponent.
The Clippers¡¯ starting lineup is the same as the second game, Marc Gasol, Ye Feng, Barnes, Harrison, and Thomas.
The Heat adjusted their lineup, Rashard Lewis entered the starting lineup, Dalembert came on the bench, and Bosh took over the center position. In this way, the Heat have added a stable outside shooting point. Lewis has limited playing time this season, averaging only 5.4 points per game and shooting 45.3% from three-point range. James plays the 4th position and mainly defends Ye Feng. Lewis won't be a defensive hole against Barnes. With Dalembert on the bench, the second team also has a big man who can withstand Pau Gasol.
The Heat must adjust. They have many inside players, but not many capable ones. When playing against the Nets, you can use the "shark-cutting tactic", and marginal players can come in handy. The Clippers are all good at shooting inside. If they foul, it is a suicide tactic, and the marginal players will have to sit on the court.
The referee blows the whistle and the game begins. Bosh beat Gasol with a jump ball, and the Heat attacked first.
James pulled to the top of the arc to catch the ball, and Ye Feng was the main defender. Bosh pulled to the outside screen. James dribbled the ball horizontally to get rid of Ye Feng, attracting Gasol's defense and passing the ball to Bosh. Ye Feng quickly retreated to block Bosh's breakthrough route.
Bosh passed the ball out again, James relied on speed to get rid of Gasol, and Barnes changed defense. Ye Feng ran towards Wade and quickly changed positions.
James relied on his physical advantage to squeeze Barnes into the three-point line. He turned to the left and shot a fadeaway jumper. His legs were one point apart, and his posture was extremely ugly. But his shooting accuracy is really good, and he hits the net empty. 0 to 2.
When the Clippers attacked, Thomas was brought to the frontcourt and handed over to Ye Feng. Ye Feng took the ball and turned to face the frame, and Barnes covered James. Ye Feng broke through from the left and Lewis changed defense. Barnes was not strong enough and could easily be bypassed, but Ye Feng took action before James came up to double-team him. He made a one-step jumper inside the three-point line, ignoring Lewis in front of him.
Lewis took off half a beat too late and failed to block the ball. The ball also hit the net hollowly. 2 to 2. In comparison, Ye Feng's shooting movements are much more beautiful.
Ye Feng¡¯s mood in this finals is completely different from the last time he faced the Heat. In 2011, he felt unsure and felt that he had to prove himself by defeating James. At that time, he didn't feel that he was the best, even though he had won the MVP.
Now he feels that he is at his peak, condescending and accepting James' challenge.
The Heat's offensive ball was still handed over to James, and Ye Feng followed closely, never leaving. If two people of the same level are in physical contact, the referee will probably not call it off. Ye Feng has seen this clearly in the first two games, so he made a lot of defensive moves.
The understanding of the game is not only to cooperate with teammates and implement coaching tactics, but also to analyze the entire situation. Ye Feng has already reached this level. He has continuouslyHe knows where the referee stands and when he can make small moves without being called for a foul.
James couldn¡¯t turn around, so he had to pass the ball out
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