Beijing time on January 22 Heat vs Eagles, Eastern Second vs Eastern Twelve, both teams are two consecutive wins, although the record is not good, but the Strength of the Eagles can not be underestimated, after all, last year reached the Eastern Semifinals. The Heat's continued absence of Lowry and Hiro will have a big impact on the team's organization and offense.
In the first quarter of the game, the two teams came and went, playing equally, the Heat side hit 6 three-pointers in the first quarter, it can be said that the feel is just right; the Eagles side is also not reduced in firepower, the first quarter of the battle to the Eagles 31-30 lead the Heat. The Heat's Vincent hit three 3-pointers.
Is it going to rain three more times on the Heat? Yi Bian fought again again with the Heat's three-pointer feeling declined, and Trae Young began to show off singles, first facing the defensive tough Tucker small and easy to make a successful layup, and then continuous crotch + retreat step three-point hits, the beautiful arc drew a rainbow. Butler still played a bit conservatively, did not show the aggressiveness that a leader should have, and ended the half game with the Hawks leading the Heat 60-51 and Trae Young 15 points.
Entering the third quarter, the Heat began to narrow the score, reaching three points as Butler chased down the three-point shooting gap. Trae Young's three-point line one step away from the basketball into the net, the Hawks brought the momentum back again; Hult two consecutive three-point handicap returned to double digits, this year the Hawks outside the line maintained a super high shooting rate, the court more blossom. Butler missed consecutive jump shots, the Heat were once again in a scoring drought, and Trae Young quickly made two fouls. The third quarter ended with the Hawks leading by 14 points at 88-74.
Entering the fourth quarter of the showdown, the Heat came up with a small 8-0 surge to chase the point difference to 7 points, but Hult was a three-pointer to stop the Heat; Trae Young played well today but also delivered 8 mistakes. In the last two minutes, the Hawks led by 4 points Trae Young and missed 3 points, which was a bit risky. Dunroe chased the deficit to one point with three points; the timeout came back butler was empty and did not score, the ball was too hurt! Final stats for the Hawks: Trae Young 27 points and six assists, Hult 21 points and 4 assists, Collins 15 points and 6 rebounds; Heat: Adebayo 21 points and 7 rebounds, Dunroe 19 points, Butler 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.