On January 4, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's focus game, the Warriors welcomed the Heat's challenge at home. After 48 minutes of fierce competition, the Warriors finally finished with a score of 115; 108 defeated the Heat for two straight wins.
The Warriors were able to beat the Heat, the 4th-placed Heat in the East, today, and one person is indispensable, he is Green, who is back today. Green played 36 minutes today, shooting 2-of-5, including 1-of-3 from three-point range, and a total of 5 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 4 blocks, plus or minus +10!
In the first quarter, Green showed a strong ability to maneuver, he only had one shot, but in 10 minutes a full six assists, under his leadership, the Warriors led the Heat 33:26. In the second quarter, Green did not make a single shot, but grabbed 3 rebounds and gave 4 assists. In just the first half, Green completed an assist in double-doubles.
In the first half, there was one round enough to highlight Green's role. He first blocked the heat star Butler's shot head-on, and then the basketball was grabbed by Tucker. Seeing Tucker's shot, Green completed the block again in time. It wasn't over, seeing that the basketball was about to go out of bounds, Green flew off the court to save the ball. This round is a perfect illustration of why Green was once voted the best defensive player!
In the second half, Green had five points, five rebounds and four assists. Two minutes before the finale, Green completed the key block, and then Poole completed a dunk to score 2+1, and the Warriors led by 11 points, and the game lost suspense.
It has to be said that in today's Warriors team, Green can be called an important part of the team. While he doesn't score much, his ability to string and organize is an indispensable part of the Warriors. At the same time, Green also used body language to inspire the Warriors' morale. It's no exaggeration to say that if the Warriors aim for a championship, then they must count on Green's performance when he plays 3 crowns in 4 years.
According to the schedule, the Warriors will challenge the Lone Rangers on January 6, and they will strive to win three consecutive games to continue to consolidate the league's number one position.