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Four highlights after G1 and 2 of the 2020 Championship
In the first two games of the championship, the balance of victory was completely tilted towards the Lakers, and the Heat had all the advantages. In the first game, they were caught in the weakness and beaten up and injured two major players. In the second game, the referee had an advantage and the Lakers' shooters were low. But they could never cross the 10-point gap and were defeated by LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Rajon Rondo inside and outside.
What should the Heat do to restore their disadvantage, and what should the Lakers do to expand their advantage?
Jimmy Butler's three-pointer
Guess the last 5 games,Jimmy ButlerWhat is your three-point shooting percentage?
Answer: 16.7%, and only the championship game G1 has made it
Butler has always had the problem of being afraid to take shots from the three-point line since the rematch, and the Lakers also noticed this in the championship game. They took a big step forward against Butler holding the ball at the three-point line, and Butler didn't seem to have the confidence to take shots. This is also Allowing the Lakers to focus their defense on other Heat shooters and inside the penalty area, Butler was also interfered by Anthony Davis on several cuts. Although the Heat's biggest problem is not offensive, Butler's outside threat is bound to affect the next game.
After Bam Adebayo returns, can he ignite the Heat's defense?
If you want to sum up the current championship game in one word, the answer is that no one can stop it.Anthony Davis, the Heat's defensive end was completely defeated by AD, averaging 33 points, 11.5 rebounds, and a 63% shooting percentage in both games. His destructive power on the baseline completely tore apart the Heat's defense.
Bam Adebayo is one of the few long men who can deal with AD. In addition to consolidating rebounds, in the zone defense that the Heat use extensively, Adebayo's speed and help range will slightly reduce the pressure on the Heat's defense. However, the biggest problem is the zone defense. The two sides often miss people. The Heat's zone defense will allow Jimmy Butler, Jae Crowder or Andre Iguodala to press on the front line, and let smaller or weaker guards and wings on both sides. This part is the point where the Lakers beat them hard. With Rajon Rondo and LBJ as two major playmakers, plus the mobile turret of AD, the Lakers simply can't score.
The current situation is a bit unsolvable for the Heat. This is because the Lakers shooters are underperforming. Maybe they can use some surprise players, such as letting Kelly Olynyk specifically deal with AD (not hurt him), at least the offensive end will not be like Crowder. Being easily shot also gives Adebayo one more opportunity to help defend. Olynyk's outside can also pull AD out, avoiding a large number of offensive rebounds like G2.
Which shooter from the Lakers or Heat can return first?
The shooters of the Lakers and Heat are definitely the most disappointing part of the championship so far. The Heat's Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro combined for 23.8% (5-21) in two games, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Danny Green combined for 24.2% (8-33). ), both sides have space to take shots, the Lakers' side is slightly bigger.
Compared with the Lakers' winning streak, the Heat's shooters are under greater pressure. They are the main axis of the team's offense, but now they seem to have lost all confidence. Duncan Robinson was even scolded by Erik Spoelstra, "Just take the fucking shot." "But the Heat's shooters are better than the Lakers'. The Lakers' shooters still shoot meaty balls, and Duncan Robinson's shots have no problem with the trajectory. Several times they bounced out of the frame, and the team obviously needs him to continue to take shots and maintain confidence. After all, in total. In a short-term championship like this, a slight change in factors may have huge subsequent effects.
How should the Lakers maintain their advantage?
The answer is simple: maintain the status quo.
To be honest, the Lakers have no solution for the current Heat. Even if Adebayo returns with full blood, it will not reduce the power of AD. Dragic will put pressure on the Lakers' defensive end, but his current injury does not look optimistic, and James and Rondo's passing The ball looks like the nemesis of the Heat's zone defense. G2's 395 passes in a single game are more than the average of 280 in the regular season and playoffs. Even AD can almost penetrate the Heat's defense when he can distribute the ball.
The only thing that needs to be improved is the defense and shooters. The shooters can only wait for them to recover. The defense is bound to put pressure on Herro. Without Dragic, the Heat's main ball handlers are left with Butler and Herro. As long as Herro is cut off, the Heat will It will almost be completely disconnected, but maybe the Lakers and NBA officials don't want the game to be so unexciting. Maybe the Lakers will take action only when they have to.
Anthony Davis, the ultimate weapon in small ball lineups
When run-and-gun guru Mike D'Antoni was asked how small ball can be most effective in the playoffs, he replied, "Ask the Lakers. That's how they beat us."
If back in the Suns era, Amare Stoudemire's offense and Shawn Marion's defense merged into one, D'Antoni might have a chance to win his first championship. andNow Anthony Davis is the ultimate run-and-gun weapon, powerful face-to-face attack, can hold the ball or empty-handed, below-level outside shooting and passing, coupled with Defensive Player of the Year level defense, can protect the frame or defend the small, from the first round to the championship game, no matter Be it a traditional center, a small ball center, a guard, a power forward or a modern tall man, Davis crushed them all. Even the American media described him as futile.
At present, the best way to deal with Davis is the previous Warriors, who use Kevin Durant and Draymond Green to take turns to serve. It is impossible to defend Davis, but at least the offensive and defensive capabilities must be of All-Star quality, and the forwards have speed, height and thickness. Talents at least have something to do with Davis. Apart from Durant and Green, the first thing I thought of was Zion Williamson and Montrezl Harrell. Based on my own past experience, AD seems to be less able to deal with this kind of brutal, stocky forward.
Further reading:Can Anthony Davis, the ultimate weapon in small-ball lineups, lead a long-man renaissance?
