584: Let them reacquaint themselves with Dwayne. Wade
In the first game of the Finals, the Memphis Grizzlies, who lost Iguodala, won by nearly double digits against the Heat.
Undoubtedly, this has taken most fans and pundits by surprise.
Originally, it was predicted that the Grizzlies would become very passive in the absence of Iguodala. Even if the Grizzlies can win, they will win quite hard.
However, the process and result of the game surprised everyone.
In fact, the impact of Iguodala's absence in the first quarter of the game was indeed very obvious. If the situation continues in the first quarter, the Heat will really have a good chance of winning.
But no one expected that a Jimmy would be killed in the middle of the second quarter. Butler!
Butler fills the void left by Iguodala well, and he can not only defend but also help Link on the offensive end.
Playing the Finals for the first time and scoring 21 points in the first Finals and limiting Wade's combined scoring in the last three quarters to a lower score than in the first quarter, Jimmy. Butler's mental qualities and abilities are amazing.
The little guy who was drafted at the end of the first round two years ago has been included in the category of "high-potential rookie".
The Grizzlies took a temporary 1-0 lead, and Memphis City was jubilant. That night, fans celebrated in the streets late into the night, as if the Grizzlies had won the championship.
Previously, Memphis fans couldn't even imagine what it would be like for the Grizzlies to play in the Finals, let alone win in the Finals.
For them, although they have not won the championship yet, everything that happened that night is already a miracle!
Memphis' team can also win in the Finals!
However, LeBron. James doesn't think a Grizzlies win will work a miracle.
In series, especially in the Grand Finals, the score of 1-0 doesn't say anything at all.
Because the format of the Grand Finals is 2-3-2, which is different from the 2-2-1-1-1 of the regular series.
The team with the lower ranking can get three home games in a row after playing two away games! In this way, as long as the series does not reach a tie-break, the team with the highest ranking will not be able to gain any home field advantage at all!
Although there are now rumors that the finals are about to be restructured, it will also become 2-2-1-1-1. But as long as it hasn't changed, that's what the Heat can take advantage of!
As long as the next game bites the Grizzlies desperately, the total score will be 1-1. After three consecutive Heat home games, the Heat is more advantageous!
The NBA's previous Finals were actually 2-2-1-1-1, but since 1985, the Finals have been restructured to a 2-3-2 format to avoid the fatigue of travel. Between the sixth and seventh games, the players don't have to go back and forth.
Nowadays, however, with the increasing development of transportation, the impact of this has been greatly reduced. That's why there are rumors that the league is considering reverting the Finals stopper to 2-2-1-1-1.
Therefore, James is well aware that the Heat is likely to be the last team in NBA history to eat the dividends of the 2-3-2 format. In this case, it is even more important to grasp it!
In the history of the NBA, there are many examples of reversals in the Finals because of the 2-3-2 format.
Don't talk about it, let's talk about the Heat's championship in 06.
In the 2006 Finals, the Heat once trailed the Mavericks 0-2, but the Heat team led by Wade then overturned four games in a row and miraculously won the first championship in team history. Wade is like a god, and the efficiency of the finals has surpassed Jordan and become the most in history.
However, in the four games in a row for the Heat, there are three games in a row that are the home court of the Heat. To say that the Heat didn't take advantage of that would certainly not be possible.
This year, James decided to repeat the 2006 comeback!
At a time when the whole world is worried about the Heat, the Big Three of the Heat are ready to fight to the death.
As long as they can get back to Miami with a 1-1 scoreline, they will have the advantage. Don't miss out on this advantage!
After suffering an injury to Serge Ibaka in the Western Conference Finals, Iguodala finally returned to training after Game 1 of the Finals.
Although Iguodala will not be allowed to play until Game 3 of the series, he is now available for team training.
Iguodala's return has boosted everyone's morale, and in the finals, there is no harm in having one more person who can play.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Andrei. The next time we fight at the American Airlines Center, you'll be on the field. Link was happy to see Iguodala back, and they agreed to decorate the dome of the Federal Express Arena together.
"Hahahaha, I don't think I have to come back. Jimmy was great last time, wasn't he? Even if I was in that position yesterday, I wouldn't have been able to perform better than him. Iguodala looked at Butler with relief, he was not a player who loved to compete for fame and fortune, and he was even willing to accept the role of a substitute.
If the team needs Iguodala to Jimmy. Butler plays off the bench and he'll gladly accept it. Therefore, Iguodala did not see Butler as a threat, and Iguodala was very happy to see his teammates playing so well.
"yes, Jimmy had a great performance yesterday. However, he was just a miracle trick that caught the Heat off guard. Jimmy hasn't fully grown up yet, and he might be great in the future, but not now. If the Heat studied him thoroughly...... I'm afraid I'll have to save the day. "Link knows very well how many pounds and taels Butler has, and this kid can really be called a star, probably in the 14-15 season.
Before that, Butler still has a lot to improve. He's already shown his potential, but it takes time to redeem talent.
"I'm ready to fight, Link. Come on, wait until you get to Miami. Let's go get the match point together! Iguodala is so confident that he's already defaulted to the Grizzlies winning the game tomorrow night.
After all, in this year's playoffs, the Grizzlies are still undefeated at home. Judging by the Heat's form yesterday, it would be a fantasy if they could win at the Federal Express Arena.
Link nodded, win one more game tonight, and when Iguodala comes back, one more win, and the Grizzlies can get match point!
And in the history of the NBA, no team has been able to turn the game back from 3-0 down, not even the Big Three of the Heat.
It looks like the Grizzlies are getting closer and closer to making history.
The finals seem to be smoother than the Western Conference finals!
Link, like all Grizzlies players, is already looking forward to that historic moment.
To live or to die, that's the dilemma the Heat face. If they fall behind 0-2, the Heat will have a tough time even if they have three consecutive home courts. Don't people say it? If you're 2-0 down against the Grizzlies, it's no different from any other team's 3-0.
Therefore, today's game was played as the last game by the Heat Big Three.
Before the game began, Wade and James were lying in the physiotherapy room and receiving massages. James's expression was calmer, but Wade seemed to be thinking about something, and his expression was always very serious.
There is no doubt that his performance of scoring 9 points in a single quarter yesterday and only scoring 17 points in the whole game was guarded by Butler, which was questioned by the media and fans.
James didn't say anything to Wade for comfort, because he knew that the strong man didn't need to comfort himself.
Wade has been plagued by injuries throughout the season and has not been able to play well in the early stages of the season. Although he recovered in the middle of the season, he was injured again at the end of the regular season. And that injury made it difficult for Wade to go all out until the finals.
However, the No. 3 was strong enough to carry this pair of knees so far. James believes Wade is stronger than himself.
Wasn't that the same last year? In the third game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers, Wade was plagued by injuries and only made 2 of 13 shots, 5 points, 5 boards and 5 turnovers, and the Heat lost by 19 points!
After the game, public opinion exploded, and everyone blamed Wade and questioned his ability.
Wade didn't respond in any way, and with his character, he would just keep it all in his mind.
Then, Wade made the whole world regret it. In the fourth game, Wade had 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. In Game 6, Wade had 41 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.
Then, then Pacers coach Frank Brown. Vogel's classic remark, "You remember Derek. Rose, right? Wade and James are two Roses, taller and stronger. After the third game, they showed no form that could be beaten at all. ”
Then, hearing that the Thunder had helped them beat the Grizzlies, the Heat players almost didn't laugh. In the end, the finals were 4-1, and Wade and James finally realized their dreams.
Isn't this year exactly the same as last year? Wade has been questioned because of the injury, but James firmly believes that Wade will make them regret it as well!
"Dwayne, we can't afford to lose tonight." Finally, James and Wade said their first words.
"Of course, we can't lose." Wade smiled confidently, "I was considered a top-3 player in the league at one point, but gradually, people started questioning my abilities. I need to get them through this championship and get them to know Dwayne again. Wade. ”
James guessed right, that's Wade's style.
Then, James saw Wade staring at his own knee, and then spoke slowly.
"Hold on, guys. You guys give me a good series, and I'll give you a good summer. ”
At that moment, James was convinced that they could win.