“22:25…… Looking at the stunned expressions on the fans at the Quick Loan Center, I think when the Cavaliers stretched the margin to double digits, they certainly didn't expect the Miamis to bite the score tight before the end of the first quarter. Barkley put his hand on his heavy cheek with a look of laughter, "I have to admit it, David. Blatter's change of formation did work well at the beginning. However, they still underestimated the Heat's adaptability to small-ball tactics, and these guys, who are used to defensive counterattacks, know too well the meaning of pick-and-roll and fast breaks. Even if they lack a major general in their starting lineup, it doesn't mean that several role players with different strengths combine to form a great fighting force. ”

"What's more, the Heat still have Addison, and now their only core. The Chinese doesn't look like a rookie going through the playoffs for the first time, do you see his first-quarter stats? It's unbelievable! "Kenny. Smith looked at the data displayed on the screen and couldn't help but smack his lips, "12 points, 2 assists and 1 steal in a single quarter, and now Addison's score is the highest in the game, surpassing Kyrie. Irving's 11 points and LeBron's. James's 7 points. Can you imagine? It's a playoff game, a playoff game where everyone is 120% focused on defense! ”

"This is probably the most scoring Idison I've ever seen, and while a point guard's offensive tendencies can't be judged solely by his scoring and assist stats, Addison significantly strengthened his scoring tendencies in the first quarter, and it's not an exaggeration to say that he took over the team's scoring duties directly." O'Neal acknowledged the Chinese point guard's sharp scoring in the first quarter, but he also had his own doubts, "But don't you think the Miami are fighting the beast?" I can probably understand why Addison is playing like a scorer right now, and the Cleveland people are trying to cut him off from his teammates as much as possible, which is the most effective way to deal with a single-core team. If the Heat still had Wade on the court at this time, then this tactic would have been easily cracked, and even with Whiteside on the court, the Cavaliers would not have been so bold to adopt such a defensive approach. ”

"I understand what you mean, Shaq, the Heat's approach of pulling all their teammates apart and putting Addison in charge of the offense is actually in line with David. Blatter's meaning. In the second half of the first quarter, the Heat maintained a 3-5 point gap with the opponent but could not catch up, which also confirmed this, no matter how good Addison's form is, it is still difficult for a team that cannot be connected to win. "With Kenny. Smith's words, the screen shows the number of shots taken by the Heat team in the first quarter and the number of shots taken by Addison personally, which shows that the shots of Chinese point guards account for a large proportion, which is a significant improvement compared to the past.

"Guys, like I said before, there's no way around it. Now the Heat's lineup is handed over to Isaiah. Thomas or Chris. Paul came to bring it, and they basically chose to do the same. Barkley raised his voice slightly, and he wanted to defend Addison, "I'm not belittling Ruhr. Deng them, but except for Addison, there are almost no other starters on the Heat team who can share the pressure with the ball and offense; And on the bench such as Shabazz. Napier or McRoberts and others, their defense is too bad. If Addison doesn't want to add to the Cavaliers' targeted defense, he can only strengthen his offense as a way to draw more defensive attention to himself. ”

Addison's jersey on the bench had become wet, and the first quarter's continuous individual offense had drained him a lot more than usual, but Spoelstra had him play the whole quarter. However, compared to the Cavaliers' two cores playing no less than Addison's playing time, the Cavaliers' humble bench lineup made Blatter dare not give them too much playing time, and the game situation was anxious, and the main lineup had to stay on the court for a long time.

Spoelstra also saw that when the Cavaliers switched to a rotational lineup, it seemed like an opportunity for the Heat. At the beginning of the second quarter, both sides sent off the bench, but the game was just about three minutes into the game. Blatter hurriedly called a timeout.

The original three-point lead had turned into a five-point deficit, and the Cavaliers were outscored by Miami's second team by eight points in three minutes! Shabazz. Napier, Taylor. Johnson and Josh. McRoberts' attacking ability and vigor in the prime of life impressed his opponents, even the 36-year-old veteran Chris Brown. Anderson also showed good form, giving Sean to the basket on the defensive end. Marion once sturdy big hat!

The transition from leading to falling behind was not what Blatter was worried about, but what really unnerved him was the extent to which the second team was suppressed by the opposition even more than he imagined. With such a weak second team, he can't imagine what he will do if the team advances to the finals...... What should they do against a second team like the Golden State Warriors who are on the bench with a lot of talent......

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"Drip !!" LeBron with his back to the three-second zone. James turned around and hooked the basket and faced Chris. Anderson and Ruhl. Deng's co-defense still put the ball in the basket and drew a defensive foul on 'Birdman' Anderson.

After the goal, LBJ stood under the basket and patted his chest in a demonstrative manner, which won a fervent cheer from the Cavaliers fans in response. Although there was not much rest, the return of the main team to the court was very effective, and the Cavaliers had completely tied the score after James' goal.

LeBron. James didn't complain about how much rest he didn't get, and in fact, he had nothing to complain about. Everyone knows how much of a say the return to Cleveland LBJ occupies in the team, and everyone knows that this 'active league No. 1' is the real 'general manager' of the Cavaliers. LBJ and Carey alone. Irving's two top salaries, plus Kevin. Lefou's big contract already accounts for the vast majority of the team's salary space, not to mention Mozgov, Iman. With role players like Shambaugh who are paid a lot of money, James himself knows that it is difficult for the team to have more room to sign any more bench bandits.

It can be said that LBJ single-handedly created a strong and bright star lineup for the Cavaliers, but at the same time, it also caused the team's bench personnel to be weak. He had no choice but to swallow the consequences himself, and there was nothing else he could do.

The referee's whistle gave a dead-ball chance on the field, and Addison, who was sitting in front of the technical table, stood up and talked to Alexie. Atkinsa entered the court together, and now the Heat have changed their full starting lineup. The Chinese point guard, who was standing outside the three-point line, looked at LeBron. James hit the free throw, and he walked to the baseline with a blank face and took the basketball that Ennis gave him.

Basketball is nothing more than a round-by-round battle of offense and defense, and Addison remembers Joe asking him before if he wouldn't be bored or even bored with such a cookie-cutter round. At that time, he neatly wrote "no, never" on a piece of paper, and he believed that he would answer the same for the rest of his life. Basketball is indeed a sport that repeats itself round after round, but every round he exerts all his enthusiasm and anticipation. So even if the team leader retires injured, even if the squad lacks a major general, even if the opponent's strength looks obviously stronger than himself, he will still devote himself to it with enthusiasm.

Isn't there such a saying-although tens of millions of people have gone to me......

Iman. Shambaught put out 120% rigor in front of the three-point line, and was scored 12 points in the first quarter by Addison's crazy 5-of-7 shooting, which made his anxiety and fear of this Chinese point guard more and more intense. He even felt that he had accepted Addison's decision to switch to Addison in the first place, as Shambaugh had always been confident in his own defense since he entered the league, but the guy in front of him was destroying his self-confidence from the moment he was in front of him.

"It's obviously a rookie...... "Someone squeezed out a sentence hoarsely in his clenched teeth, and the expression that couldn't be relieved was seen by Addison, who dribbled over. The Chinese point guard directly chose to ignore it, and Atkinsa in front of the penalty area received a signal to prepare for cover.

"What the hell...... Flank! Complement the defense! "Shambaugh has almost been annoyed by the Heat's pick-and-roll cover, and Addison hasn't had a one-on-one fight with him since the start of the game, all with the help of blocking people to get rid of the defense in the first time. To be honest, Shambaugh still prefers defensive wing players, at least a lot less cumbersome than defending ball-handling players who always attack at the top of the arc.

Addison went this time with Carey. On the left side of Irving, the Cavaliers point guard didn't hesitate to let go of Granger and pounce. As long as he doesn't deal with pick-and-roll, Irving's defensive ability can at least reach the passing line, especially when he puts enough energy into it. Compared to most forwards, Irving's footwork is much more agile and he was not thrown away by Addison in time. At this time, Shambaugh had already squeezed away from Atkinsa and chased after him, forming a trap with Owen.

Addison, of course, didn't let himself blindly fall into the bag, and the left hand in possession flicked lightly before Shambaught caught up with him, and the basketball went straight to Daniel on the wing. Granger flies away. Naturally, the Cavaliers won't give Granger a chance to make an empty shot. Shambaught skipped Addison and pounced on the flank, instantly filling the short vacancy.

"The pace of the Cavaliers' defense is a bit embarrassing for the Miamins, and they struggle to find open shots when they lack the ball on the wings." O'Neill shook his head and said, but the next moment Addison told him with his actions how to get his chance.

At the moment when the ball was passed, the Chinese point guard quickly turned around and ran back to the top of the arc from the corner area. Carey. Owen hurriedly picked up speed and wanted to chase the defense, but was blocked in time by Akinsa, who was still at the top of the arc and did not go down. Addison ran to the free-throw line again empty-handed from the other side over the cover from the top of the arc. Granger couldn't shoot and handed the basketball to Akinsa, who completed the screen, and Akinsa also smoothly passed the ball to Addison, who was running empty-handed.

The Chinese point guard jumped up about a yard from the right end of the free throw line, completely ignoring Mozgov, who came from the inside, and lightly pulled the basketball out with his left hand......

"It doesn't look like Addison's feel cooled down just by sitting on the bench for a few minutes!" Kenny. Smith couldn't help but show a bright smile, although the expression was not as obvious as Barkley, but he was also more inclined to support Addison in his heart, "For him to score a rare off-ball offense, Addison's state is the only key to whether the Heat can bite the score, and now it seems that Miami people have not shown weakness!" ”