Chapter 99 The perfect combination, the final puzzle piece for the championship!
This time, the Heat counterattacked and fast-breaked one after another, generally actively and fast-paced to grab the offensive rebound, and Lin Fei's pass after the top of the arc was also quite decisive.
Lin Fei also hit his second three-pointer tonight, helping the team extend the lead to 10 points.
The Pacers got serious.
Artest was obviously bothered by Wade's flying shot. He came to the offensive end to improve his position and set a pick-and-roll screen for Jamal Tinsley who was holding the ball.
Artest's pick-and-roll screen was of good quality, and his strong body blocked Wade's immediate space to get around the screen.
Wade wanted to force his way through with his physical fitness, but no matter how strong he was among the defenders, he was nothing compared to a beast like Artest.
Seeing that Tinsley is about to get a good shot space in the high position, he can only quickly make up defenses.
The Pacers obviously still found this spot to play mismatched singles. Tinsley made a sudden stop and started to change direction, directly getting rid of the slow-footed general, and took a decisive mid-range shot with one step laterally.
"Shh!"
Seeing that he was basically being tossed around by the Pacers' small point guard, his high body center of gravity made it difficult for him to use flexible steps on the defensive end. The Heat fans in the audience also frowned.
Whether it was the Mavericks and Clippers back then or the Heat today, his poor performance on the defensive end was the most important reason why he was not reused.
His general advantage lies in shooting, but his ability to fight under the basket is insufficient, and his bounce and speed are not ideal. This also affects his ability to compete for rebounds, and small men who are flexible in switching defenses also suffer.
Wade came up and took the initiative to pat the general's shoulder, and communicated with him some details about the defensive change just now.
Heat coach Stan Van Gundy looked calm on the sidelines. He was not angry because he was continuously targeted on the defensive end. Instead, he was mentally prepared.
As the head coach of a team, Van Gundy has an understanding of every player in the lineup. Generally speaking, it was difficult to integrate into the team last season, and he was not active enough to play in garbage time.
But in this offseason and preseason, driven by Lin Fei, Van Gundy has seen a different general. He is obviously more active on the defensive end, although he still does not do well in many areas.
The Heat attacked, and the Big Three continued to play triangle cooperation on the strong side. Wade once again rushed into the penalty area with the ball.
"Whoosh!"
Whether it is Tinsley or Fred Jones, it is almost impossible to defend against the breakthrough of "The Flash".
The Pacers had been prepared for a long time, and Artest decisively let go of the high post to make up for the defense. Jermaine O'Neal entangled O'Neal and waited for an opportunity, which made the restricted area bloated.
"Whoosh!"
An almost invisible pass, Wade flicked his wrist, and the ball quickly came to the high hand on the left.
Obviously, this is the Heat's established offensive tactics.
The reason why I replaced Udonis Haslem is because I have a better mid-to-long-range feel than Haslem. Once Artest comes up to defend, I will be completely left empty.
After receiving the pass from Wade, I was excited for a moment, but I quickly calmed down and seized the opportunity to jump and take action decisively.
Although his reaction and shooting speed are not fast, the Pacers gave him a rough opening, enough for him to calmly adjust his rhythm before shooting.
"Shh!"
The basketball hollowed into the net and made a wonderful splash.
Roughly speaking, the last shot I took on the court tonight was a solid hit, about 20 feet away from the basket, about 6 meters away. The long two-pointer at this point is my general strength, and my shooting rate reached 60%.
It can not only open up space on the offensive end, but also maintain a better shooting rate.
If it were Haslem, his shooting percentage at this position would be much worse.
Wade returned to the defense and roughly clapped his hands, smiled and encouraged: "Wang, you did a good job!"
He roughly responded with a smile: "Dwayne, your passing is also great!"
It is obvious that Wade's attitude towards himself has changed a lot in the new season, and he roughly knows that this is the face that Lin Fei brought to him.
Fred Jones' three-point shot from the outside using a screen was a bit hasty, and the basketball missed the frame.
"Bang!"
The red light came on and the first quarter was over.
Heat (31): (21) Pacers.
With a net win of 10 points in a single quarter, this start can be said to be very good.
韦德拿到全队最高的单节14分,外加2篮板3助攻1抢断1封盖,填满数据栏。
O'Neal also scored 8 points and 4 rebounds, while defending O'Neal only scored 2 points in the first quarter.
Lin Fei played 6 minutes in the first quarter and made 2 of 2 three-pointers. Although he only scored 6 points and 1 steal, he was the player with the highest plus/minus in the team.
In the second half of the 6 minutes when Lin Fei played, the Heat played a 19:6 wave, completely crushing the Pacers in offensive and defensive tactics.
Lin Fei walked off the court with a smile and took the towel and Gatorade from Tony Allen's hand.
Regarding the current positioning of the team's third scoring point, Lin Fei doesn't have much opinion, and is still very satisfied overall.
With Wade and O'Neal charging forward, Lin Fei won't have too much pressure on the offensive end. He can just wait for work. While running to open up space, Lin Fei is always ready to unsheath his sword.
Put more energy on the defensive end and continuously improve and polish defensive attributes, so that Lin Fei's offensive and defensive strength will become more balanced and truly transform into a top 3D.
Once Wade and O'Neal encounter defensive targets and double-teams, Lin Fei's side will naturally get more opportunities to catch and make calls, and his personal data will also rise accordingly.
Rick Carlisle frowned. When Lin Fei, Wade and O'Neal were on the court at the same time, and the Heat's 3/4 position on the wing also had good shooting range,
The Pacers' defense is really difficult to cover everything.
General manager Larry Bird, who was sitting in the second row behind the Pacers bench, also admired Heat general manager Pat Riley's vision even more at this time.
Ever since the black-and-white feud in the 80s, as the leader of the Celtics, "Big Bird" Larry Bird has had a deep respect for Pat Riley, who coached the Lakers.
The showtime era created by Riley and the Lakers generals played a huge role in promoting the NBA in the 80s, and also allowed the Lakers to win five NBA championships in the 80s.
Although Larry Bird's Celtics also won three championship trophies in the 80s, the Celtics could not compare with the Lakers in terms of team influence and play style.
It can be said that it is precisely because of Pat Riley and the Lakers in the 80s that the Purple and Gold Army has many fans around the world and has become the number one club in the NBA.
After retiring, Larry Bird became the general manager of the Pacers and wanted to make a career here. This season can be said to be the best opportunity for him and the Pacers.
Although the Miami Heat acquired supernovas O'Neal and Lin Fei in the offseason, in Larry Bird's view, the Heat's overall lineup lacks depth and is not a cause for concern.
But now that the opening game has only played one quarter, Larry Bird was shocked by the performance of the Heat's Big Three.
Whether it is personal ability or tactical use, this Heat team has completed its transformation.
Wade, O'Neal and Lin Fei, these three guys don't look like teammates who have just formed in the new season, but more like old friends who have played together for several seasons.
The biggest impact on Larry Bird was Wade who scored 14 points in the first quarter. Even though he gave up a meniscus in the league, Wade is still an MVP-level supernova.
In the auditorium on all sides, the fans of the Heat team were overjoyed, and they saw the team's real hope of winning the championship in the Big Three.
"Dwayne has grown so fast this offseason. As long as he has enough ball rights, coupled with Shaquille's containment in the penalty area and Lin's outside threat, Dwayne will average at least 25 points per game this season!"
"Averaging 25+ points per game is conservative in my opinion. I really see the shadow of Michael Jordan in Dwayne!"
"That's right, Dwayne is Jordan who is 5 centimeters shorter. If he can cultivate the ability of Jordan and Kobe's fadeaway jumper, he will be really invincible!"
"Shaquille is still the number one center in the league, and no one can shake his status in the penalty area!"
"Lin's three-pointers are so accurate. Although he only took two shots, he feels stable every time he gets the ball!"
"This is generally not bad. I feel that he should be given more opportunities in the regular season. Although the defense is a bit worse, the offensive end is better than Haslem!"
On the court, the 120-second inter-quarter break ended quickly and the second quarter began.
Both teams made big rotations in the second quarter.
After all, it is the beginning of the regular season. Practice the tactics of the second team, give more opportunities for players on the bench to perform, explore potential stocks, and also allow the main players to get more rest and avoid injuries.
In many cases it is more important than winning a game.
There are 82 NBA regular season games, which last for nearly 6 months. It is a long process for any team, so it must make choices and move forward steadily and steadily.
Stan Van Gundy took down Wade and O'Neal at the beginning of the second quarter.
Damon Jones and Lin Fei were replaced in the backcourt, Eddie Jones was retained at the small forward, the power forward was still roughly the same, and the backup center was Michael Doliak.
This bench lineup is indeed risky, and it seems that Van Gundy is also very experimental.
Rick Carlisle also carried out a wide range of rotations, letting Jermaine O, Artest and Tinsley all rest,
The rotating five tigers replaced are:
Anthony Johnson, Fred Jones, Stephen Jackson, Austin Crosier, Jeff Foster.
The Pacers' bench strength is obviously stronger. When Foster came up, he withstood Doriak under the basket, received the high-profile ball from "Wu Sheng" and dunked directly.
"Boom!"
Looking back, Damon Jones advanced with the ball, roughly reaching the 45-degree three-point line on the right side to cover Lin Fei.
Lin Fei used the cover to get rid of Fred Jones and accelerated straight to the right at a 0-degree angle.
With just a simple screen pass, Fred Jones was delayed in pursuit, and the Pacers' substitute power forward Closier's defense was obviously too slow.
Damon Jones also followed the established tactics and quickly gave the ball to Lin Fei at a 0-degree angle on the right.
Lin Fei took off calmly after catching the ball and hit another three-pointer.
"Shh!"
After all, it was the regular season, and it was a second-team contest, so the Pacers players couldn't seamlessly switch defenses against Lin Fei.
On the one hand, the physical fitness of the substitute players is limited, and on the other hand, it is also affected by the attitude of the game.
No one will play as hard in the regular season as they do in the finals. The Pacers' overall defensive omissions on the bench gave Lin Fei more scoring opportunities with easy catches and shots.
You must know that Lin Fei's shooting ability is superb, but he has been baptized by the Pistons' five tigers in the finals.
Now in the regular season, facing most of the team's substitutes, you can definitely shoot however you want.
Of course, the premise is that the ball can be passed to one's own hands.
This is also one of the reasons why Stan Van Gundy and Pat Riley kept Lin Fei on the bench.
Facing the bench lineup of most NBA teams, Lin Fei's three-pointer must be a dimensionality reduction blow.
Of course there is another premise here, that is, Lin Fei must be equipped with a good passer.
Damon Jones and the general who can play high-post support are obviously not good at passing.
The Pacers attacked, and Stephen Jackson, who played with the second team, quickly stood up, and with the help of the center forward's pick-and-roll, he decisively hit a three-pointer from the outside.
"Shh!"
Lin Fei gave a strong response.
In today's Pacers team, Stephen Jackson will average more three-pointers per game than Reggie Miller, ranking first on the team.
"Wusheng"'s three-point shooting percentage also reached 36%, which is not low.
Transition of possession.
Eddie Jones was naturally angry with Stephen Jackson's provocation, and after coming to the left perimeter, he waved to Damon Jones for the ball.
After all, Eddie Jones was the team's scoring leader last season, and he is also a veteran who has been selected to many All-Stars. If the opponent wants the ball, Damon Jones doesn't dare not give it to him.
Summoning a pick-and-roll from the center, Eddie Jones broke into the penalty area in a misplaced position, and there were also small throws near the basket.
"Shh!"
In terms of offensive skills, Eddie Jones is relatively comprehensive, with good outside three-pointers, mid-range jumpers and breakthrough abilities, but he has no advantages or strengths.
It is not unreasonable for Kobe to stay on the bench for two seasons during his peak period, but the 33-year-old Eddie Jones is obviously about to decline.
How to trade Eddie Jones is a headache for Pat Riley's Heat management recently.
Logically speaking, he should be allowed to get more ball rights and produce better data in the first half of his rookie season, so that the trade can be facilitated.
If Eddie Jones's data shrinks significantly in the new season, and the management of other teams will think that this guy has exhausted his talents, it will be even more difficult to trade him out.
After all, Eddie Jones has an annual salary of more than 1400 million US dollars this season, second only to O'Neal's 2700 million US dollars in the Heat.
Therefore, Pat Riley also asked Stan Van Gundy to give Eddie Jones more playing time and shooting rights as much as possible without hurting the team's chemical reaction and record.
Back on the defensive end, Eddie Jones defended Stephen Jackson in the high post this time, showing a first-class perimeter defense.
The continuous winding press defense made Stephen Jackson almost make a mistake, and the effect of hastily calling the pick-and-roll was not played out. Instead, it formed a communication deviation with the backup power forward.
Taking advantage of the double-team that was coming from a general change of defense, Eddie Jones quickly moved sideways and slapped the ball out of the hands of "Martial Saint".
Steals +1.
After all, he is a first-class forward who has been selected to the All-Defensive Team three times in a row. Lin Fei seems to see the shadow of Kobe in Eddie Jones.
Moreover, these two guys are indeed somewhat similar in appearance. They are both 198cm tall. Coupled with their main-substitute relationship in the Lakers, it is difficult not to compare them.
Generally speaking, this supplementary defense was also very critical. It disrupted Stephen Jackson's rhythm and was a correct defensive choice.
Eddie Jones, who had completed the steal, became more energetic. After getting the ball, he stepped on the accelerator and stepped off quickly. Damon Jones and Lin Fei followed up on the left and right sides respectively.
"Whoosh whoosh!"
Stephen Jackson gritted his teeth and fought hard to catch up, interfering with Eddie Jones' one-stop layup.
Seeing Lin Fei suddenly reverse running after rushing into the frontcourt on the right side, he made a cross cover with Damon Jones, throwing away the defender and rushing directly towards the left at a 0-degree angle.
At this time, Jamal Tinsley and Fred Jones' defenses were off, and Lin Fei was thrown away by more than three meters.
At this critical moment, Eddie Jones, who was dribbling the ball to the top of the arc, saw Lin Fei running out of the space. Although he was a little dissatisfied with the status of this overseas rookie as the "group favorite",
But under the interference of Stephen Jackson, he still chose the safest way, passing the ball diagonally to the left at a 0-degree angle.
Lin Fei didn't expect Eddie Jones to pass the ball at the first time, but since he caught the ball, he naturally took action without saying much.
After all, he is a veteran who has played in the league for more than ten seasons. Eddie Jones knows to play in a more reasonable way and will not mix too much personal emotions into the game.
Of course, there is also a very strange point. When seeing Lin Fei running out of space during the fast break, Eddie Jones' hand seemed uncontrollable, and he couldn't help but pass it to Lin Fei.
Because Eddie Jones knows that as long as the ball is passed, 90% of the assists will be obtained.
Tinsley's defense was obviously too late. Watching the basketball flying from Lin Fei's fingertips and passing over his head, there was only despair in his eyes.
"Shh!"
the fourth.
When returning to defense, Lin Fei also took the initiative to high-five Eddie Jones. The Heat once again played a perfect defensive counterattack.
American Airlines Arena burst into cheers.
Wade and O'Neal, who were sitting on the bench, also applauded their teammates. The counterattack after the steal was successful, which is the best way to boost the team's morale.
Lin Fei has already hit 4 three-pointers without saying a word, scoring 12 points, the team is second only to Wade's 14 points.
Back on the defensive end, Stephen Jackson called for a pick-and-roll mismatch and then hit Lin Fei, using his back to crush Lin Fei with his physical advantage.
Lin Fei did not dodge or dodge, but he fought hard to catch up. His steady steps and long arms interfered with the attack, which also caused a lot of trouble for the "Martial Saint".
Eddie Jones quickly put aside his prejudices and took the initiative to double-team Stephen Jackson with Lin Fei.
But this time Jackson was well prepared and quickly passed the ball across to Fred Jones who was left open.
Fred Jones took a step after receiving the ball, made a sudden stop in the middle distance and made a steady hit.
"Shh!"
Eddie Jones's defensive choice was too risky this time, but Stan Van Gundy, who was standing on the sidelines, did not blame him. Instead, he nodded with a smile.
Eddie Jones in the first quarter was obviously outside the Heat's offensive and defensive system, feeling alienated from the Big Three.
But the three-minute cooperation with Lin Fei in the second quarter has allowed Eddie Jones to quickly find the state of the game and devote himself to both offense and defense.
This is why I have to admire Lin Fei's character and personal charm, his positive and selfless attitude towards the game, which can always infect every teammate on the court.
The Heat came to the offensive end. This time Lin Fei took the initiative to set a screen for Eddie Jones during his movement, delaying Stephen Jackson's defense.
Lin Fei's huge outside deterrence made Fred, who was switching defenses, hesitate. Eddie Jones took advantage of the situation and dribbled over to leave his opponent behind. He also made an emergency stop and half-shot layup during the breakthrough.
"Shh!"
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle couldn't stand it anymore and was very dissatisfied with the loose defense of the substitutes and quickly called a long timeout.
Eddie Jones also took the initiative to high-five Lin Fei, and his prejudice against Lin Fei, a young man, was gradually disappearing.
After all, he is already 33 years old and can't play in the league for a few more years. Why bother with a rookie?
Lin Fei, like Wade, is a huge potential stock in the team. He is a top breakthrough player and a three-point shooter. Even O'Neal, the league's number one center, knows that he has delegated power. What can he not think about?
It is better to leave more opportunities to young people, so that you can play healthy basketball and spend your old age peacefully.
Although Eddie Jones has not achieved a big enough reputation in the league, his career has been perfect enough. He has been selected to the All-Star and the All-NBA Team, and also received a large contract of more than 7000 million.
After thinking about this in his mind, Eddie Jones instantly felt much more emotionally comfortable, and when he looked at Lin Fei, his eyes showed a little more respect and love for the younger generation.
After the timeout, the Pacers replaced Reggie Miller again and strengthened their pursuit of Lin Fei. This also gave Eddie Jones more offensive opportunities, scoring 3 points in a row on 2 of 4 shots.
Under the steady performance of Lin Fei and Eddie Jones, the Heat's second lineup withstood the pressure of the Pacers to chase points. In the second quarter, the official timeout was reached between quarters, still leading the opponent by 11 points.
Lin Fei, who played for 12 consecutive minutes, was also replaced by Stan Van Gundy. Eddie Jones and Da Qi also followed the rest, and Wade and O'Neal returned to the battle.
Without Lin Fei's movement cover on the outside, the Pacers changed to a zone defense, which caused Wade and O'Neal's offensive efficiency to drop again.
But the Heat also did a good job on the defensive end. They played a fast counterattack suddenly, making it very difficult for the Pacers to chase points.
Lin Fei appeared again in the last minute of the first half, partnering with Wade and O'Neal in a triangle offense. The Pacers' defensive attention focused more on Wade and O'Neal.
Lin Fei also seized the opportunity to receive an assist from Wade and hit a three-pointer against Reggie Miller's defense.
"Shh!"
the fifth.
Reggie Miller was obviously suspected of being a hitter on this ball, but the referee's whistle did not sound.
The Heat's advantage was even more obvious after halftime.
Heat (54): (39) Pacers.
Already 15 points ahead of the opponent.
Lin Fei played 13 minutes in the first half, made all 5 three-pointers, scored 15 points and 1 steal.
Wade scored a team-high 17 points, plus 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. His performance was the most comprehensive, and he was everywhere on both offense and defense.
奥尼尔10分6篮板2助攻1封盖,埃迪·琼斯6分,大致和达蒙·琼斯也都有得分进账。
"Lin is really accurate. He made 5 of 5 in the half. Not to mention that the 39-year-old Miller couldn't withstand these three-pointers. Even the peak Miller has to be defeated!"
"Lin's style and characteristics really match well with Dwayne and Shaquille. This year our Heat will definitely soar into the sky and achieve good results!"
"The biggest pity is that Lin can't dribble, otherwise he would be really invincible!"
"Lin seemed to have only scored a total of 21 points in the regular season last season. Haha, I will surpass him in one game tonight!"
"The Pacers are a strong player in the Eastern Conference. If we can easily win the Pacers, then the championship will definitely not be too far away!"
"It's too early to say a championship. I just want to see Dwayne, Shaquille and Lin all become All-Stars this year!"
During the halftime break, Heat fans in the auditorium of the American Airlines Arena talked enthusiastically and were full of expectations for the team's record in the new season.
On the square outside the American Airlines Arena, rows of palm trees were blown by the sea breeze, and the night view of the city was magnificent.
Thousands of local Miami fans also gathered in the square, watching the live broadcast of the game on the big screen, while exercising, chatting and walking.
After the start of the third quarter, Lin Fei played hand in hand with Wade and O'Neal, with Eddie Jones and Haslem,
If you want to take advantage of the victory and pursue, expand the score to lock in the victory in advance.
The Pacers still have the starting five.
Rick Carlisle deployed a new defensive strategy in response to the team's defensive problems in the first half, and the Eastern Conference's strong adjustment ability was also fully demonstrated.
When Wade held the ball and Lin Fei was covering, the two Pacers defenders immediately came up to double-team the ball-handler Wade, which caught Wade off guard.
After all, he is only a second-year rookie with explosive talent but little experience. Wade is not cautious enough when it comes to dealing with double-teams.
Coupled with Reggie Miller's fierce pressing, Wade made two consecutive pass errors.
Subsequently, in response to the changes in defense, Wade no longer screened Lin Fei, but directly used his personal ability to penetrate the basket.
Tinsley deliberately contracted very tightly, coupled with Artest's timely defense, which left Wade with more choices of mid-range shots, or passing the ball to O'Neal and Haslem.
But Haslem's mid-range is not accurate, and O'Neal is entangled by O'Neal again. Once he gets the ball and attacks, he will be a vicious shark.
O'Neal, who got to the free throw line, still can only perform about 50% of the time.
Reggie Miller was very active in chasing Lin Fei, and Wade's passing route was also deliberately blocked.
The Pacers put up a playoff-level defense in the third quarter, which made it impossible for the Heat's offense to match for a while.
Amidst the ebb and flow of one another, the Pacers launched a fierce point-chasing offensive in the third quarter. O'Brien and his guard teammates continued to play pick-and-rolls. Artest's strong attack on Haslem also had a good effect.
Coupled with Stephen Jackson's two consecutive corner three-pointers, this allowed the Pacers to quickly narrow the point difference to single digits.
Fortunately, the Heat also made adjustments in time. Although the Big Three couldn't open the situation for a while,
But Eddie Jones found his form on the weak side, feeling hotter and hotter as he shot. Facing Stephen Jackson's consecutive breakthrough singles, he made 5 of 4 shots in a single quarter and scored 11 points with free throws.
Lin Fei also borrowed two consecutive screens from Haslem and Eddie Jones during a frontcourt move, and quickly retreated to a position two meters away from the three-point line at the top of the arc.
Reggie Miller was delayed by half a beat to catch up after being delayed, and Stephen Jackson was afraid of Eddie Jones' fiery touch and didn't switch defenses immediately.
In addition, Lin Fei quickly retreated to two meters away from the three-point line in the running position. This kind of sudden stop and retreat is sharp and quick, and it is also easy to confuse the pursuers.
"Whoosh!"
Eddie Jones keenly spotted this opportunity and quickly passed the ball to Lin Fei behind him.
After receiving the ball, Lin Fei took off decisively, bent his bow and arrow, and made a lightning three-pointer from far away.
"Shh!"
and also.
sixth.
After the third quarter, the Pacers, with their better offensive and defensive performance, played a wave of 25:19 in a single quarter, chasing the point difference to single digits.
Wade only scored 4 points on 1 of 2 shots in the entire third quarter. Once he can't get to the basket, his technical shortcomings in shooting will still be quite obvious.
After the start of the final quarter, Stan Van Gundy made a tactical adjustment, letting Eddie Jones, who has a hot touch, replace Wade and hold the ball at a 45-degree angle on the right side.
Provide ball-holding cover for Lin Fei, and at the same time form an offensive triangle with O'Neal in the low post.
With such a sudden change of formation, the Pacers' defense failed to adjust properly. Double-teaming was neither a retreat nor a retreat.
Then Jones made a field goal of his own, and assisted Lin Fei to hit another three-pointer.
"Shh!"
Immediately afterwards, the ball was transferred to Wade on the weak side perimeter. Tinsley let it go too much. Wade had no psychological baggage and decisively tried an outside three-pointer.
"Shh!"
This ball is also hit.
Although Wade's three-pointers are poor, they are about 28%. If he is left too open, he can still hit them.
What's more, since having Lin Fei as a new teammate, the players in the Heat lineup have gradually started a craze for practicing three-pointers.
The Heat came up with a wave of 8:3 in the last quarter and caught the Pacers by surprise. Rick Carlisle could only call a timeout to adjust.
Double-teaming the ball holder after encountering a pick-and-roll is not a long-term method. Once Wade is mentally prepared, this kind of double-teaming will be very risky.
After the timeout, Haslem was replaced, and the Heat focused on offense.
Lin Fei, Gu Shou, and Jones all opened up enough space on the outside and in the bottom corner.
Wade and O'Neal were playing a pick-and-roll in the high post. O'Neal's huge body blocked Tinsley, which forced O'Neal to cover up in a misplaced position to prevent Wade's breakthrough.
"Whoosh!"
At this moment, Wade quickly passed the ball to O'Neal. O'Neal turned over to catch the ball and shake off O'Neal. He strode into the penalty area, ignored Artest's defense, jumped up and dunked directly.
"Boom!"
The Heat changed their tactics continuously, which made it difficult for the Pacers to guard against, and Rick Carlisle also frowned on the sidelines.
The possession of the ball was changed, and Reggie Miller used the cover to run away from Lin Fei, catch the ball and hit a key three-pointer.
"Shh!"
Looking back, Wade continued to pick and roll with O'Neal, and attracted Artest's double-team during the breakthrough. He turned over and accurately passed back to the roughly 45-degree outside line on the left.
Roughly, the wide open space let out a long sigh of relief, and decisively shot a three-pointer.
"Bang!"
The ball was a little off target and missed.
"Snapped!"
But O'Neal grabbed the rebound with O'Neal against him. Seeing O'Neal trying to make up for the dunk again, O'Neal quickly pushed O'Neal hard.
But O'Neal still underestimated O'Neal's huge tonnage.
"Boom!"
Amidst the loud noise, O'Neal successfully dunked in the face of O'Neal's push, and the steel backboard shook violently.
After O'Neal landed, he raised his chin proudly and shouted angrily at O'Neal:
"Can you please try harder? I don't feel anything at all!"
"Beep!"
The referee whistle blows, 2+1.
"Bang!"
O'Nealga, who walked to the free throw line, missed the free throw, but Wade rushed to the basket with lightning speed. With his extraordinary bullet speed, he even grabbed the offensive rebound first over the heads of Jermaine O'Neal and Artest.
"Snapped!"
After landing, Wade relied on his excellent second take-off ability and jumped sideways to make a back-up dunk.
But Artest's defense was very brutal. He slapped Wade on the shoulder and pulled the opponent from the air.
"boom!"
"Beep!"
Wade fell to the ground in response to Artest's savage foul, and the referee's whistle sounded.
A first-level flagrant foul was directly given to Artest.
The Heat fans at home were a little angry and cursed Artest's barbaric behavior.
O'Neal also rushed up to support his younger brother Wade, yelling at Artest:
"Hey, man, are you here to box? If you don't know how to play, get out of here. The fans in Miami won't welcome you!"
Artest always looked dumbfounded. Faced with the provocation from the big shark, he snorted disdainfully:
"Shaquille, I know you're afraid of my fists because I can knock you out with one punch!"
O'Neill laughed angrily, but he didn't dare to rush up to make gestures with Artest:
"Ron, if you have the guts, come up and punch me right now, and I will definitely make you lie down and leave the American Airlines Arena!"
The referee immediately stopped the yelling of the two, and gave a stern gesture, and both of them would be expelled if they quarreled again.
Lin Fei and Eddie Jones ran up to pull Wade up and asked about his physical condition.
After all, judging from Artest's tugging just now, it was really a bit scary.
Wade got up and puffed his cheeks, his eyes were full of confidence: "I feel great, it's not that easy for this guy to hurt me!"
Watching Wade resurrect from the fall with full health and walk to the free throw line with domineering steps,
Lin Fei couldn't help but feel a little moved. Perhaps it was because Wade was too conceited about his body and didn't know how to control and cherish it, which led to his long and intermittent injury history.
Compared to Wade, James obviously knows how to manage his career while also maintaining his health.
"Shh!"
"Shh!"
Wade, who stepped to the free throw line, made both free throws.
The first-level foul committed two free throws and the Heat still had the ball.
Artest's first-level flagrant foul was very unwise, allowing the Heat to once again widen the point difference to 15 points.
After holding back in the third quarter, Wade came into full play in the final quarter, using a screen to break through the penalty area and then throw an emergency stop, and the basketball hit the net.
"Shh!"
With this goal, Wade has scored 27 points tonight, the highest in the game.
Artest, who was a little out of control emotionally, came to the offensive end and asked the point guard for the ball impatiently. When he faced him, he violently collided and then turned around to drive to the basket.
With his feet roughly in position, he accurately predicted and blocked Artest's breakthrough path, and was directly knocked to the ground by the beast's strong body.
"Beep!"
Artest was too hasty this time and was directly called an offensive foul by the referee.
Lin Fei and Wade rushed up to pull up roughly, and sent encouragement together.
"Wang, well done!"
"Generally speaking, your defense was very successful this time!"
He stood up and rubbed his aching chest, feeling very satisfied in his heart.
Improving defense is roughly the key factor to gain a foothold in the NBA today. Since your physical fitness cannot be changed, then you should work harder in terms of defensive skills and game attitude.
Artest, who was returning to defense, stared at the referee fiercely, and he couldn't hide his gaze of wanting to kill.
Rick Carlisle was afraid that Artest would become the team's time bomb again, so he quickly replaced Artest at the next dead ball time.
Without Artest's help in defense, O'Neal trained O'Neal in the low post under the basket. His footsteps shook after receiving the ball, and he turned over and hit another hook.
"Shh!"
Ou came to the offensive end and used the pick-and-roll to catch the ball, and his high-post jump shot was still a hit.
"Bang!"
O'Neal's performance tonight was very poor. He has only scored 9 points on 3-of-7 shooting. Although O'Neal did not score much, he successfully limited O'Neal's performance on the defensive end.
On the offensive end, he does not fight for the ball, but is willing to actively screen for defenders. On the defensive end, he protects the basket and actively fights for rebounds. This kind of Shark O'Neal is really what Heat fans have to love.
But it also made Lakers fans feel strange.
Although Xiao Ao's ball bounced off the basket, Stephen Jackson grabbed the offensive rebound and made a direct tip-up.
"Shh!"
Eddie Jones was a little distracted on defense of this ball. He also smiled and raised a hand to indicate to his teammates that it was his marking problem.
With a big lead in the final quarter, it is inevitable for the players to relax on the defensive end.
After all, this is just a regular season game, and as long as no major accidents occur, the Heat will basically have no problem winning the game.
In the team's subsequent counterattack fast break,
Lin Fei also seized the opportunity of the Pacers' chasing and defending omissions. He made a sharp counter-run to the right 45-degree angle beyond the three-point line, received a pass from Wade, pulled up and shot another.
"Shh!"
the seventh.
Heat (88): (70) Pacers.
With Lin Fei's chasing three-pointer, the Heat already led by 18 points.
On the timer, there were only 6 minutes and 12 seconds left before the end of the final quarter.
Lin Fei made all 7 three-pointers tonight, plus a technical foul free throw, and scored 22 points, which just paid tribute to his jersey number.
When the game entered the official timeout, Stan Van Gundy also took advantage of the opportunity to replace Lin Fei, and patted Lin Fei's shoulder as he walked off the field with a smile:
"Lin, you completed your task perfectly tonight. Mr. Riley and I are both proud of you!"
Lin Fei also responded confidently: "Coach, the fan atmosphere at American Airlines Arena is really great. I like it here. I hope I can make more shots in the next game!"
Lin Fei played 29 minutes as a substitute tonight, making all 7 three-pointers and 1 of 1 free throws. He also contributed 1 key steal on the defensive end and also had many successful individual defenses and assist defenses.
Compared with the Lin Fei in the playoffs last season, Lin Fei in the new season has made great progress on the defensive end and is no longer the colander who is endlessly targeted by offensive players.
Seeing Lin Fei being replaced, the Heat fans at home also cheered and applauded.
There is no doubt that Lin Fei is one of the main contributors to the Heat's win tonight.
He made 7 of 7 three-pointers. This scoring efficiency is really unparalleled. It is completely a bug on the court.
If Lin Fei only shoots about 7 out of 3 in conventional three-point shooting, then the gap of 4 three-pointers left will probably make the Heat only lead the Pacers by about 5 points.
Then the suspense of victory or defeat at the end of the game is still huge.
After the timeout, Tony Allen came on instead of Lin Fei, and was roughly replaced by substitute power forward Malik Allen, and O'Neal was replaced by Michael Doliak.
The two main players, Wade and Eddie Jones, remained on the court and stabilized the situation for a few more minutes.
After all, leading by 6 points in the last 18 minutes is not too safe. If all the main players are withdrawn so early, it is likely that the Pacers will complete a big comeback.
In addition, Wade has already scored 27 points tonight, Stan Van Gundy will push him to break the 30-point mark as much as possible. This is also a great encouragement for the growth of the team's new leader.
Eddie Jones is being actively sought by the management for a trade, so naturally he should play more and play more beautiful data in order to have greater trade value.
Lin Fei sat on the bench and chatted with a smile. Watching Tony Allen make his first appearance as a substitute tonight, he also cheered for the rookie in his heart.
If Lin Fei is willing, he can naturally play about three to five more minutes in the final quarter. With his current physical condition and partnering with two superstars, Wade O'Neal, playing for less than 35 minutes will not be a big problem.
But with the team's obvious advantage, Lin Fei still chose to end the game early, which also gave the substitute defender more playing time.
In particular, Tony Allen, a future defensive champion, is in great need of polishing on the court.
The Heat must unite as a whole to have a chance to win more games and attack the championship.
Although Lin Fei is not the boss of the Heat now, he will eventually become the boss of an NBA team in the future.
Therefore, we must start from now on to cultivate our temperament and demeanor as a team leader.
As Wade sneaked into the basket and scored two more points in a sharp breakthrough, his personal score tonight also officially exceeded the 30 mark, reaching 31 points.
On the timer, the game lasted to the last 3 minutes in the final quarter.
The Heat still lead the Pacers by 17 points, and the game can be said to have no suspense.
Stan Van Gundy took the initiative to call a timeout and replaced Wade, but still left Eddie Jones on the court to score points.
On the Pacers side, Rick Carlisle also replaced the main force with a wave of his hand, disarming and surrendering early.
After all, it is only the opening game of the regular season, and if you lose, you lose. The most important thing is to sum up the experience after the game.
The next time he returns to home against the Heat, Carlisle must not lose to Van Gundy in on-the-spot tactics.
Wade walked off the court and waved his arms to the audience, receiving cheers and applause from the fans.
韦德今晚全场出战37分钟,20投12中,三分1中1,罚球8中6,狂轰31分6篮板9助攻2抢断1封盖,是当之无愧的全场mvp。
林飞的7个三分球22分1抢断,还有奥尼尔的16分10篮板3助攻2封盖,和韦德的全面表现相辅相成,
The first performance of the Heat's Big Three in the opening game not only amazed Heat fans, but also the entire league.
比赛很快结束,埃迪·琼斯今晚也拿到了24分5篮板4助攻1抢断,同样无愧于自己1300多万美刀的年薪。
Heat (106): (89) Pacers.
With a hearty victory, they got the regular season off to a good start in the 04-05 season.
Memphis.
Grizzlies general manager's office.
Seeing that the Heat beat the Pacers at home and got a good start to the new season, the starting small forward Eddie Jones also had a good performance of 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.
As the general manager, Jerry West, the logo man, also began to loosen his mind.
Looking up at Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown sitting opposite, West said:
"In our starting lineup, there is indeed a lack of a suitable forward scorer. Although Eddie Jones is 33 years old, he is still a small forward with an average of 20+ per game! There are at least two years to peak!"
"I was very aware of his technical characteristics when I was with the Lakers. A weakened version of Kobe, he and Gasol can achieve good results!"
Coach Hubie Brown nodded and said: "Eddie Jones is indeed suitable for the team. Now we have no good second scoring points except for one Paul Gasol in our lineup!"
"I wonder what chips the Heat want? If it's suitable, we can trade it as soon as possible!"
Jerry West said calmly: "Pat Riley is willing to send Eddie Jones, Rasul Butler and Kenyon Dulin, and wants to get Jason William from us. James and Shane Battier!”
Hubie Brown frowned and said: "Jason Williams has not played one year with the Grizzlies in the past three seasons. It is not necessarily a bad thing to trade him away! Put Earl Watson in the starting lineup The effect on the point guard should not be too bad!"
"Since Eddie Jones is being exchanged, it would be better to give away Shane Battier. If the Heat are willing to send another first-round pick, I feel the deal can be finalized!"