Some basketball experts analyzed that the Heat and Clippers are likely to play 7 games. It's a pity that the Clippers lost general Love, otherwise the Heat would definitely not be a match.
In fact, this is not the case. Even if Love plays, the main function is to have an extra three-point shooter on the offensive end, and the defense will not have much effect. After all, Love's specialty is not to prevent breakthroughs and is slow to move laterally. Gasol's playing time has increased, and Ye Feng's guest appearance at the 4th position has almost made up for the loss of his absence. .
Game 5 is crucial. When they played the Mavericks, the Clippers had already experienced being behind 2-3. Going back home with psychological pressure was not what they wanted. If we win this game and return home to win and win the championship, it will be perfect.
What Thibodeau is most dissatisfied with is the inside substitute. Ye Feng can only make up for his shortcomings by playing the 4th position. After this season, they will definitely need to change their internal staff and at least introduce a good player. Coupled with Love's comeback and four powerful insiders, the lineup is impeccable.
On the Internet, fans started voting to predict the outcome of the game. The Clippers' support rate has reached 88.6%, which is what everyone expected. The atmosphere at the Heat's home court in Game 5 also got worse and worse. Why say bad? Because Ye Feng received even more enthusiastic applause when he appeared on the stage. Someone in the stands held a sign saying "Hungry Wolf 40+", and many people hoped that he would score again. Ye Feng scored less than 40 points in the two games the Clippers lost. Wanting to see Ye Feng score 40+ is equivalent to wanting to see the Heat lose.
If the home fans do not cheer for the home team together, it will inevitably disappoint the Heat players. The appearance ceremony of the Heat's Big Three was much simpler and no longer put on a show. They were also afraid of being "slapped in the face" after losing. The last time they entered the Finals against the Clippers, the Heat also won two games, finishing 4-2. At this time, the psychological pressure on the players is already very high.
The Clippers coaching staff has repeatedly told newcomers to play ruthlessly and resolutely commit fouls. Ma Hong also taught substitute players to pay attention to challenging the opponent's starter after taking the field. Just make the other person angry. Missing a shot or getting a foul due to an argument is a victory for the substitute players. They also don't think victory is certain and treat this game very carefully.
The Clippers¡¯ starting lineup has not changed. Gasol, Ye Feng, Barnes, Harrison, Thomas. The Heat's starting lineup changed again, with Parsons entering the starting lineup and replacing Haslem.
There was a problem with the Clippers' offense in the first quarter. Ye Feng finally encountered a situation where his hand was not good, and he only hit one goal in 5 shots. After all, he is not a god. In the second half, he focused on supporting the offense and providing cover for Thomas on the outside. Gasol and Thomas became the main offensive points. The two performed well. Before the end of this quarter, Harrison, who came on the bench, hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. As time was approaching, he hurriedly threw the ball as soon as he left the three-point line. hit. With the help of this lucky ball. The Clippers were only 6 points behind 24-30.
James and Bosh, who played the entire first quarter, did not end the game in the second quarter and led the bench. The Clippers asked Ye Feng to take a break to adjust his condition. Gasol and Thornton played well in this quarter. The score difference has not been further widened. After that, Ye Feng returned to the court. Three assists were sent in one minute, Thornton and Jones each hit three-pointers. The Clippers took a two-point lead 52-50.
After that, Wade hit consecutive shots. With 13.8 seconds left in this quarter, Wade succeeded in a close-range mid-range shot, and the Heat once again took the lead. At halftime, the Clippers were 3 points behind 57 to 60.
Wade scored 17 points in the half, his best performance of the series. In order to defend him, Barnes paid the price of three fouls and reduced his playing time. Harrison has little experience and was given a good lesson in his confrontation with Wade.
Ye Feng felt cold, shooting 2 of 9 from the field and only scored 8 points including free throws. However, he has sent out 6 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds, and is likely to get a triple-double.
Thibodeau asked Ye Feng to try his best to hit the basket and increase breakthroughs. When playing against the Heat, you are not allowed to use too many shots to find the touch. If you miss a few shots, the score may be thrown away. The breakthrough shooting rate is much higher, which is okay. Call a foul.
The Heat's offensive was fierce at the beginning of the second half. James and Ray Allen hit three-pointers one after another, expanding their advantage. Ye Feng began to rely on the screen to break through the offense, hit a layup and caused Bosh to foul 2+1. Then he used the screen to break through the pull rod and score with the basketball. The person who stood out for the Clippers in this quarter was Thornton, who made 3 of 4 three-pointers, helping the Clippers take the lead again.
Ye Feng finally found his touch and hit two three-pointers from the outside.
At 33 seconds, the steal was successful, and Thornton was assisted for a layup, launching an 8-0 offensive attack. The Heat could no longer stop the Clippers' offensive, and Spoelstra was forced to request a timeout.
After that, James and Bosh each made a shot, and the Heat stabilized the situation. After three quarters, the Clippers led 84 to 79. The Clippers hit 7 three-pointers in this quarter, completely opening up the perimeter.
The Heat can only be said to be unlucky. Ye Feng felt hot in the previous games. After finally turning from a god to a normal person this time, other Clippers players stepped up again. When the Clippers' three-pointers are accurate,No team can beat them because they also have strong offensive power in the low post.
By the fourth quarter, whether James's physical strength can support the whole game is a question. He suffered from leg cramps in the last game, but Spoelstra had no intention of letting him rest and only rested for 4 minutes in the second quarter.
The final quarter turned into Ye Feng's performance again. He relied on the Gasol brothers to take turns to cover and misplace the offense, beating Bosh and Parsons in isolation. The 45-degree rebound shot, the "Golden Rooster**" jump shot when turning around in the middle, and the fadeaway jump shot when turning toward the baseline all started to show off. The terrifying scorer suddenly returned, and the Clippers expanded their advantage to 11 points.
The Heat's counterattack came quickly. Wade broke through with the ball and caused Barnes' fifth foul, sending him off the court to guard the water dispenser. Afterwards, Wade stole Thornton's pass and launched a fast break, passing it to James in the frontcourt for an easy dunk. Wade also assisted Haslem, who dunked successfully, narrowing the point difference to five points.
The score increased alternately, and the turning point appeared at 5 minutes and 03 seconds. Gasol missed a low single. Gasol grabbed the offensive rebound and made a second attack, causing Bosh to foul. Bosh also committed his fifth foul. Spoelstra had no choice but to replace him. At the critical moment, the Heat's ability to defend the pick-and-roll became weaker.
Thibodeau immediately replaced Isiah Thomas. Facts have proved that this substitution is very smart. Ye Feng is already a little tired and no longer takes on the task of holding the ball and attacking. He goes to the outside to provide pick-and-roll cooperation for Thomas. Thomas' playing time is limited and he is in full condition. When he rushes forward, James, who plays almost the entire game, can't guard him, let alone Dalembert? He used breakthroughs to mess up the Heat's defense.
The Clippers scored 9 points in less than 2 minutes, leading 104 to 90.
The Heat's situation was very bad. They began to look for opportunities on the outside, but they missed the three-pointer. In order to strengthen the defense, Bosh appeared again in 3 minutes. But it couldn't change the team's lagging dilemma.
Barnes, who had not played much offensively throughout the game, also made a sudden move and hit a three-pointer with 2 minutes and 26 seconds left in the game to expand the lead. The Heat were a little panicked at the last moment. Wade was intercepted by Ye Feng, and then Ye Feng used a screen to break through, causing Bosh to foul, and Bosh left the game with six fouls. After making two free throws, he gave the Heat a fatal blow.
James then hit a three-pointer, but it was too late to fall behind by double digits. The Clippers won another away game 115-101 and won the "Battle of Heavenly Kings Mountain".
Back in Los Angeles, if the Clippers win one more game, they can win four consecutive championships and chase the Celtics' eight consecutive championships.
Ye Feng scored a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals. Thomas had 12 points and 5 assists, Pau Gasol had 15 points and 6 rebounds; Marc Gasol had 12 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks; Thornton had 21 points and 4 assists, and Harrison also scored 11 points. Six players scored in double figures, the Clippers blossomed more, and the Heat did not lose unjustly.
The Heat also had five players score in double figures. Wade had a game-high 38 points and 8 assists, while Bosh had 19 points and 10 rebounds. James had a near triple-double, contributing 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Ray Allen scored 13 points and Parsons scored 12 points.
At the press conference, Ye Feng issued a championship declaration. "I played very poorly at the beginning of this game. Fortunately, my teammates stepped up and I was just responsible for grabbing rebounds and passing the ball to them. This is a great victory. As long as they can play at this level in the next game, We're going to win. I'm confident that we can win the championship back home."
With a 3-2 lead and two home games, it would be hypocritical to be modest at this time.
Thibodeau was also happy from ear to ear and said: "The players implemented the tactical arrangements very well. This is the most united game we have played in the playoffs. I am very satisfied with everyone, they are the best." .¡±
The reporter also interviewed Thornton. He rarely attends press conferences. He scored 20 points this time and gave Ye Feng a lot of support. Thibodeau took him to the press conference.
Thornton was very excited. He said: "It feels amazing to score more than 20 points in the finals. I didn't think about anything on the court, I just used my own strengths to attack. After looking at the data, I felt very surprised. I hope to play next game. I can also perform well. We have a great leader and we will win!"
When Heat players were interviewed, the atmosphere was like attending a funeral. Spoelstra expressed confidence in winning at the Clippers' home court, and Staples is not invincible. But it is possible to win once, but is it possible to win twice? If the Heat win the championship, they will have to win three games at the Clippers' home court. is it possible? In 82 games in the regular season, the Clippers have never lost at home. Staples has long been recognized as the devil's home court.
The next day, in addition to the news praising the Clippers, there was also news of discordant voices within the Heat. Every time the Heat are on the verge of losing in the playoffs, there will be news of internal strife. As the saying goes, the same thing happens again and again. The rumors in the first two seasons did not come true. The Heat's Big Three continue to join forces. This time, no one knows.What will be the result.
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