บท 447: Chapter 447: The Suns' Offensive Rhythm
The Suns led by 2 points, 23:21.
Both teams were determined to win this game, yet they were playing a shootout.
The previous game, Wade Dong had said that James was playing on sheer willpower, but James didn't believe it. In reality, after playing 48 minutes in three consecutive games, and with the Finals being the most intense competition, no one except Wade Dong could endure it, not even James.
James had also scored over 30 points in the previous game, but he himself felt that facing the Suns' offense, he was lacking in strength despite his best efforts.
The breathtaking offensive performance continued.
The end of the first quarter.
47:43!!!
The Suns led by 4 points.
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The offense and defense transitions were too fast. Every time the offense started, the defense hadn't even fully set up before the offense was over.
The Suns' field goal percentage was as high as 71%, and they made 5 out of 7 three-pointers.
The Heat's field goal percentage was even higher, at 76%. They only trailed the Suns by one made three-pointer, and they had three fewer attempts, which was why the Heat were behind.
Spoelstra had a worried look on his face.
"We can't play like this against the Suns. We need to slow down the pace... We have to play a half-court game against the Suns!"
Spoelstra said this with his own concerns in mind. The Heat relied on their Big Five on the court, but the Suns had many rotational players. In this fast-paced game, the players' stamina would be the biggest problem in the second half.
In other words, playing a shootout against the Suns was a losing strategy.
On the Suns' side.
Gentry was calm and even a little pleased. "Just keep this pace and play hard. Everyone, keep running without stopping..."
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The start of the second quarter.
The Heat started to slow down the pace of their offense, waiting for all the players to get into position before passing the ball calmly, and finally, Wade made a mid-range jump shot.
47:45!!!
The Suns inbounded the ball from the baseline, and Wade Dong signaled for Curry to go to the frontcourt while he stayed back to receive the pass.
As soon as Wade Dong got the ball, even before reaching half-court, Wade rushed to pressure him!
This wasn't to steal the ball from Wade Dong but to slow down the Suns' offensive rhythm. Defending the initiator of the offense was the most direct and efficient method.
In fact, Wade Dong had anticipated that the Heat would change their offensive and defensive strategies in the second quarter, which was why he had Curry run to the frontcourt and stayed in the backcourt to receive the baseline inbounds pass.
As soon as Wade approached, Wade Dong passed the ball to Curry in the frontcourt.
Curry received the pass and passed it to Green, and Durant cut to the basket. Green made a cross-court pass, and Durant received the pass and made a layup.
Once again, the Suns completed their offense in 6 seconds.
"!!!"
Spoelstra was furious. Why did Wade Dong see through his tactical arrangements every time? Wade Dong, you're so smart; you might as well become the head coach! Let Gentry play instead...
The Heat continued to slow down the pace.
"Pressure him!"
But Wade Dong wouldn't give the Heat that chance. He signaled for Green and Durant to pressure him together.
Pressuring the ball handler often led to defensive mispositioning. Paul easily got past Green, and Anthony received the pass from Paul and took a mid-range jump shot.
"Swish!!!"
The ball swished through the net.
After a few more possessions, the Heat were still keeping the score close, but the Suns had taken control of the pace.
Six minutes into the second quarter, Gentry subbed out Curry, Green, Carter, Yi Nan, Thompson, and McCollum!
McCollum had a low presence on the court!
Anthony didn't even notice that McCollum had sneaked into the corner for a three-pointer. Wade Dong, from near the center circle, precisely delivered the ball to McCollum.
"Don't leave your man open!"
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Spoelstra shouted from the sidelines, "Anthony, go defend McCollum!"
"Okay!"
Anthony agreed and rushed towards McCollum. McCollum lifted the ball, faking a shot and shaking off Anthony, then drove to the basket.
"Bang!!!"
McCollum jumped and dunked over Bosh from one step inside the free-throw line!
This dunk was a bit explosive, and Curry watched with some dissatisfaction, muttering, "Damn, this guy can dunk too?"
"Awesome!"
After McCollum's dunk, Wade Dong also went up to him for a high-five.
This was the Suns. Every bench player could play to their strengths. Subsequently, Paul missed a mid-range shot, and Yi Nan secured the rebound, passing the ball to Wade Dong.
Wade Dong was seen running straight to the basket!
"Stop Wade Dong!"
The Heat players shouted and swarmed to stop Wade Dong!
In this year's Finals, Wade Dong had already had countless one-on-five situations. It was difficult to stop him when he charged forward, so they had to stop him before he reached the basket.
"Swoosh~~~"
But when Wade Dong reached the free-throw line, it was as if he had eyes in the back of his head, and he flicked the ball behind him.
"Huh..."
Yi Nan had just reached the three-point line when he unexpectedly received the pass and hesitated for a moment.
Durant watched anxiously and shouted, "Don't hesitate, shoot the three!"
"Oh..."
Yi Nan responded and, with no one defending him, took a three-point shot!
"Swish!!!"
The ball swished through the net.
This was Yi Nan's first made three-pointer since joining the Suns.
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"Wow, I knew Yi Nan could shoot threes!"
"Yi Nan from Huaxia is so awesome, baby!"
"This shot was so decisive! Yi Nan, the Suns' best championship puzzle piece!"
The Huaxia audience watching on TV was even more excited to see Yi Nan make a three-pointer than watching Wade Dong dunk.
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Spoelstra envied the Suns' atmosphere. Every role player, when given a chance to shoot, took it decisively!
McCollum even dunked... Yi Nan made a three-pointer...
In contrast, Spoelstra had also been encouraging his bench players, but these guys were indeed losing confidence as the game went on.
In the first half, Wade Dong's offensive desire wasn't very strong.
"Brother Dong, are you worried about something?"
Yi Nan noticed it and asked with concern.
"Just play your game!"
Wade Dong patted Yi Nan on the back. "As long as we win this game, I won't have any worries."
The end of the first half.
79:71!!!
The Suns led the Heat by 8 points. It was just as O'Neal had said; in this game, both teams were aiming for 140 points.
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The Suns' mascot was a gorilla.
During halftime, the gorilla was very active, pounding its chest and stomping its feet in the center of the court. It even went to the sidelines to interact with the audience.
The gorilla even dragged Yao Ming to the center of the court to dance, and many of the celebrities sitting courtside were teased by the gorilla.
Only one person was an exception, and that was Li Jiajia.
After goofing around, the gorilla took a crown from a staff member, walked over to Li Jiajia, and placed it on her head. Then, it knelt on one knee, placed one hand on its chest, and bowed to Li Jiajia, performing a lord-vassal ceremony.
"Wow!!!"
This scene also appeared on the big screen, instantly exciting the fans in the arena.
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