582: The difference Jimmy makes
Jimmy. Butler's role can be said to be immediate, and a successful defense can sometimes not only keep the opponent from scoring, but even create a successful offense.
Butler's desperate style made Wade suffer, and Link believes that Wade will definitely not dare to break through easily. Butler has used his tough defense to tell the Heat pressmaker: "It's hard to go this way."
Link smashed a one-handed slam on James' head, which made the atmosphere of the game hot again.
James is also a little unwilling, now Link's physical fitness is indeed much better than before, and the ability to directly dunk in the march is very strong.
The margin was narrowed to three points, but it didn't actually exceed the Heat's expectations. They know better than anyone that the Grizzlies are not that easy to beat.
The Heat continued to attack, and this time, James and Wade played a pass-and-cut combination.
James organized in the high post and waited for Wade to cut in before hitting the ball in.
Jenway is still full of tacit understanding, and when he watched the game, he actually didn't feel so deeply. But when Link actually confronted him on the basketball court, he realized how smooth the two worked together.
Wade cuts very quickly, and he's definitely a master of making layups in interference. As long as Wade can stay healthy for the time being, he is "Jordan who is five centimeters shorter".
However, this time, when Wade took three steps to get ready for the layup and just took off, the basketball was lost to Jimmy. Butler cut it off with a quick hand!
"What!?" Wade's eyes widened in the air, he couldn't believe he had been tackled twice in a row by a small substitute!
Jimmy. Butler often used this trick against Link in training, which is why Link's ball protection ability is so good.
Every time he jumps to the basket, he worries about Jimmy. Will Butler suddenly reach out for a steal.
However, Wade, who doesn't train with Butler often, doesn't have such a strong sense of prevention.
By the time Wade landed, Butler had already passed the basketball to Conley, and the Grizzlies had another chance to fight back!
Wade made two mistakes in a row!
This time, the Heat reacted quickly and retreated in a timely manner. And as the defending champions, they were very strategic in their retreat and didn't stand in a random position.
I have to say that the Heat's defense is actually stronger than expected, but their interior is too weak, so it gives people the illusion that "defense is very poor".
Conley had just pushed past halftime when he was entangled in Chalmers. Although Chalmers's ability is a little mediocre, he is still motivated. Playing next to the Big Three, if you don't be aggressive, you can be replaced at any time.
Conley then passed the ball back to Link, who faced James again. It seems that Link is opposite James, but in fact, the whole Heat team is already ready to move.
The Heat know very well that if they want to guard against Link, they must borrow the strength of the whole team. Timely assistance and containment are the most effective ways to contain Link.
Their successful defense in the first quarter was proof of that.
So Link isn't just playing against James, he's playing against the entire Heat.
Link didn't have stage fright, and after Gasol Jr. covered it, Link hit the penalty area again!
James quickly rounded cover and re-attached to Link. With Bosh pulled out, James knew very well that Haslem alone couldn't stop Link.
At the same time, Link also found that Wade was moving closer to him, and the Heat's defense really shrank again!
In the first quarter of the game, the Heat successfully restrained Link with such a defensive strategy. Because Link even passed the ball to Tony. Aaron, to no avail.
But now, things are very different. If the Heat actually shrinks, then they have to pay the price!
Jimmy. Butler, not Tony. Alan.
Link jumped high into the air, and then three Heat players in dark red jerseys were seen jumping.
For a superstar of Link's calibre, being defended by three men in the air is the norm.
However, Link didn't force it this time, but threw the ball in the air casually behind his head, without even looking behind him!
"Don't look at the back of people's heads! Who will be the target? ”
Hubi. As soon as Brown finished speaking, he saw the young Jimmy. Butler received a clever pass from Link one step behind the free-throw line.
Because Wade went to make up for Link, Butler is now unmarked!
"It's a great pass, can Jimmy take his chance!?"
Hubi. Brown's mood at this time, like that of most Grizzlies fans, was a little worried. After all, Butler didn't play much during the regular season, and people didn't think much about his offensive consistency.
But Link knows very well that that kid's shooting has improved a lot!
Before Wade could react to where the ball went, Jimmy. Butler made the shot.
"Won't you...... How to pass it on! Wade prayed in his heart that the ball would not be scored, otherwise it would be his responsibility to go from offense to defense.
However, God has never been able to control what happens in the Federal Express Arena. Jimmy. Butler was not nervous and made a complete shot.
Basketball goes into the net, and the Grizzlies add two more points! The Heat's package strategy against Link has officially failed!
"Nice assists, nice goals, Jimmy. Butler didn't have mercy! Well, although he is only in the second grade, although he has only played in the finals for the first time, although he has only averaged less than 15 minutes per game before. But as long as he plays, he is willing to fight and contribute to the team. This is the Jimmy we are familiar with. Butler, in the few rounds he played, he was able to perform in almost every round! ”
Hubi. Brown cheered, and Grizzlies fans must have loved the young No. 21 by now.
During the regular season, Butler played a few convincing games. Today, it seems that it will be another night for him!
Wade didn't hold the ball again this time, and if it was just a coincidence that he could defend himself in one round, then if he was blocked in two consecutive rounds, Wade would have to weigh Jimmy. How many pounds and taels does Butler have?
If he doesn't take Butler seriously again, Wade knows that he will only suffer in the end.
Neither James nor Wade played, and Bosh finally got a chance to play in the low post. For Bosh, though, the Grizzlies are clearly not that nervous.
Indeed, in order to adapt to Wade and James, Bosh is indeed the one who sacrifices the most of the Big Three. He rarely got a chance to play in the low post, and most of the time, in order to make room for Janway, he was reduced to an outside anti-aircraft battery.
But it's also true that Bosh is not in good form in the playoffs this year.
While Wade's battered knee had recovered, Bosh was still shooting around 35 percent.
Whether as an inside line or as a high battery, Bosh's hits were substandard.
Now when it comes to the Heat, people will always think of Wade and James first, and Bosh always has a feeling of being left out, as if he is not a giant character anymore.
In the playoffs, Bosh has only averaged 12 points per game, which is indeed a bit unreasonable.
So seeing Bosh single Gasol in the low post, Link was very relieved. Forcing Wade and James to give up the offense is already a success!
In the end, Bosh's turnaround jumper was predictably hit by Gasol, the best defensive player.
Bosh is in really bad shape, and he can't even share the offensive pressure for James and Wade.
Randolph's excellent positioning allowed him to easily get the rebound, and Haslem didn't have a chance at all.
The Heat's disadvantage on the inside began to be gradually magnified.
So far in the second quarter, the Heat haven't scored! The Grizzlies are far from overtaking the score, and this attack is just away.
"Can the Grizzlies turn the score back? Now they are only 1 point away from overtaking the Heat! ”
Hubi. Brown and thousands of fans behind him were looking forward to the moment when the Grizzlies overtook the score.
Once the game gets into the rhythm of the Grizzlies, the Heat are very difficult to play.
This time, the Heat's defense obviously didn't dare to take it too hard. Butler has already beaten the Heat.
Link then sat with his back to the right mid-range, intending to single James!
James really hates back-to-back singles, whether it's defense or offense, he hates it.
As soon as he sees the back-to-back singles, he is reminded of the incredible Blue team in 2011.
Although after that year, James's back-to-back skills have improved tremendously. However, he still didn't like it.
Link squeezed James with his back in an attempt to gain space. Wade hesitated, he didn't know if he should go up to the bag. Jimmy. Butler had already hit a shot, and Wade didn't dare to let him go directly.
Just as Wade hesitated, Link suddenly rolled over and leaned back, catching James off guard!
The other people's flip-over back-to-back jumpers are somewhat preparative. But Link's flipped back just now was so sudden that there was no warning at all.
In such a situation, it would be difficult for even James to interfere with Link anymore.
Wade hesitated, enough Link to kill the offense!
In the end, the Heat players could only watch the Grizzlies win their third consecutive offense, watch the basketball jump into the net, and watch them go from leading by five points to falling behind by one point!
Wade shook his hand reluctantly, and the original plan was to open the score in the second quarter. Now it seems that the plan has fallen apart.
No wonder the Grizzlies have only lost 1 game so far, and their ability to chase points is really strong!
And all this...... It seems to be from Jimmy. Butler came on the field to start. Since he came out in the second quarter, the Grizzlies have stopped holding back on both ends of the floor. Wade couldn't help but wonder, how many incredible guys exist in the Grizzlies?
After the goal, Link ignored James and instead ran to Wade's side with a smirk on his face.
"What's wrong Dwayne? Pinned by a subsup? It's not like your style. ”
After waiting so long, Link finally waited for a chance to fight back against the Heat.