There is also an advantage to the Cavaliers being forced to play one big and four small, that is, Zhang Xiaotian does not need to play against Wade.

In fact, if he continues, after Wade's physical exertion is a little larger, Zhang Xiaotian may not be able to restrain it, after all, his key Mr. skill in the Christmas battle has helped him increase his full attributes by 15%.

So on the offensive end, Wade was also surprised by Zhang Xiaotian's improved offensive ability.

Zhang Xiaotian originally planned to discuss with James about changing defenses, but James said to him earlier, at that time, Zhang Xiaotian was still adapting to the rhythm and felt that it was unnecessary, but the situation of falling behind the score was different.

It's okay for him to limit Lore Deng, and switching defenses can improve the team's efficiency.

Now playing one big and four small, it may be better for the team to arrange for Vitesse to defend Wade.

Vitesse has worked hard a lot in the past few days, and if he is willing to defend, the team will give him a chance.

He's called Wade Jr., at least it's not a big problem to keep up with Wade.

As for the offense, the other four Cavaliers are enough, as long as Vitesse doesn't make a fuss, the Cavaliers' big four small ones are also very scary, that is, James has to be tired and has to help defend more.

Vitesse was indeed able to keep up with Wade, but what he didn't expect was that Wade rarely hit consecutive three-pointers.

In the Christmas game, the Heat may be under more pressure than the Cavaliers, and Wade will come up with a desperate stance.

On the other hand, Zhang Xiaotian also felt Lore Deng's determination.

It's not the first time he's faced Lore Deng, who has obviously been unable to maintain his peak form since last season's injury, but he's still a tough striker at full strength.

can shoot, defend hard, and have height, Lore Deng's physical condition is actually better than Zhang Xiaotian's, but injuries and age have a greater impact on him.

In the summer, the Heat did not go all out to retain Zhang Xiaotian but signed Lore Deng, and all parties had different opinions at the time, but this season, when the Heat's record was not good, and Lore Deng's data also went downhill, this matter was often taken out and whipped.

Riley was naturally a little embarrassed, but Popovich was also gone, and it was nothing for the management, except that the pressure on Lore Deng was greater.

So now that he meets Zhang Xiaotian, Luol Deng also wants to prove it.

In the battle between the forwards, Zhang Xiaotian is very happy, even if he doesn't open the skill, he won't be afraid, not to mention that now he has an advantage in some aspects.

It's still hard to get the score back, and the Heat are in very good shape right now.

But that's not to say the Cavaliers don't have a chance, they need to be a little more patient and get the defense right first.

Now the configuration of the Heat is still good, and there is also Danny Granger on the bench at the front, although he is already a ruthless character ruined by injuries, but the experience is still there, and occasionally he can have a flash of inspiration.

The last offense before the end of the half, Zhang Xiaotian wiped it inside and pulled it back, and in the face of Zhang Xiaotian's rare advanced offensive skills, Lore Deng's knee was not obedient at all, and he could only watch Zhang Xiaotian hit the shot, helping the Cavaliers narrow the score gap to single digits.

At halftime, the Cavaliers were definitely discussing defensive tactics against Wade.

In Bosh's absence, Wade is almost a pick-up in the scoring of this Heat team, and if he is done, then it will be half the easiest for the Cavaliers to take the opponent.

According to the experience of Wade's old teammates such as Zhang Xiaotian and James, Wade fought so hard in the first half, and his knee should not be able to support it in the second half.

But it's only possible, what if Wade explodes, after all, the current situation of the Heat needs to give the team a boost at the Christmas game.

The team decided that it would be for Vitesse to follow the defense, and if it really didn't work, let James change the defense.

On the Heat side, Spoelstra was also a little worried, but the team had no better way.

Wade said there was no problem and he could only respect the star's choice.

In fact, after the start of the second half, Wade clearly felt the soreness of his knees, and he is still strong now, but he really can't fight the whole game.

He thought he would be able to get over by gritting his teeth, but he soon discovered that young Vitesse had a big impact on him just by following him.

There is also Lore Deng, who continues to fight with Zhang Xiaotian with high intensity, and he can't support it a little.

Lore Deng didn't talk much, but he wasn't willing to let that fail.

In order not to fall behind, Lore Deng's actions unconsciously increased, and the cost was an increase in fouls, but fortunately, he did not have any fouls in the first half and would not be affected more for the time being.

Wade began to play iron, Lore Deng and Zhang Xiaotian were entangled and didn't even have too many opportunities to shoot, and Qian Moss was a little unreliable, and the Heat suddenly cooled down on the offensive end.

The Cavaliers are different, and the Heat are having a hard time limiting James right now, and even if they know how to defend, they can't do it without the right people.

It's also hard for the Heat to limit Irving, Love and even Zhang Xiaotian, and although they do a good job, it's not difficult for the Cavaliers to score on average.

One in and one out, the knights quickly chased the score.

Vitesse is also very obedient, defending honestly and not making nonsense offensively.

If this is the case, the knights won't be thinking about trading or anything.

The situation is not right, Heat coach Spoelstra can only keep adjusting and replacing Wade with him.

He knows very well that Zhang Xiaotian's side may break out in the last quarter, and if the lead is gone, this game is estimated to be more auspicious.

On the Cavaliers' side, David Blatter breathed a sigh of relief and began to rotate in preparation for the final quarter.

'We can't be beaten like that, if we can take the lead, it means we can beat the opponent and now all we have to do is hold on to the best until the end.'

After the third quarter, Wade began to encourage his teammates.

Wade is ready to grit his teeth and fight again, although he has a good relationship with James and will not prevent the other party from pursuing historical status and absolute top salary, but he is still a little unhappy in his heart.

It's good to have a good game on the court, and everyone is still a good brother off the field.

In the final quarter, the Cavaliers did not take down anyone except for giving Love a break, and the same is true for the Heat, who are going to have a showdown from now on.

Luol Deng held back his strength and wanted to hit Zhang Xiaotian, but he didn't expect that Zhang Xiaotian suddenly became stronger, and he didn't squeeze the ball when he caught the ball and squeezed it in, but was cut off by Zhang Xiaotian with a knife.

Zhang Xiaotian directly assisted Irving to make a successful layup, and then hit two points with James.

The score overtook and the pressure went to the Heat in an instant.

Wade made consecutive shots, but the effect was not good, he can grit his teeth to support, but the pressure from the defensive end will not be less, and his body will not return to the peak because of the spirit.

The Heat replaced Chanmos and Sean Williams, who did not perform well in the main lineup, and replaced Granger and Norris Cole, and they really worked hard.