On February 18, Beijing time, the Hornets played at home against the Heat, and the recent Hornets' state was quite sluggish, losing to the Grizzlies and Timberwolves for two consecutive losses, losing 8 of the last 9 games. The record plummeted, currently leading the 11th-place Wizards by only 1.5 wins, and if you are not careful, you will lose the playoffs playoff qualification. Fortunately, the young people in the team performed well, and the previous three goals were also selected for the All-Star Team.
The Heat also lost their last game, losing 99-107 at home to the Lone Rangers, ending their five-game winning streak. For the Heat, the team can't rely on the Big Three alone, and the play of other role players is also quite critical. The Heat are currently second in the East with a record of 37 wins and 21 losses, and this game is going to be won anyway. Today's starters: Adebayor, Butler, Lowry, Tucker and Robinson.
The First Quarter Away Heat took the lead, scoring 37 points to lead the Hornets by seven points in a single quarter. But unexpectedly, the heat suddenly lost power in the second quarter, but it made the Hornets play a wave of 22-7 climax! At half-time, the Hornets led the Heat 54-47.
The youngsters were so explosive that three players scored in double figures after two quarters. On 4-of-8 shooting from three-point range, he scored 10 points on 1-of-5 three-point range, plus three rebounds and six assists; Bridges contributed 13 points, five rebounds and two assists on 6-of-9 shooting. The highest scorer was Oubre, who played 17 minutes off the bench and made 15 points and 1 steal on 4-of-7 3-pointers and 6-of-7 shooting.
The three goals are not to be outdone, the super difficulty is 2+1, and the person is still a perfect hit! Other players also have highlights, Bucknett's backcourt steal quickly converted the attack, observed his teammates running position and launched an air connection, and Hornets new signing Harrell took off to catch the ball with both hands!
On the Heat side, no one scored in double figures in the first half, Lowry, Robinson and Tucker all contributed 6 points, butler only scored 4 points on 1 of 4, and the highest score was Adebayor's 9 points.
Yi Bian began to fight the Heat again, and Tucker scored 7 points in a row to help the team narrow the point difference to only 2 points. Helpless in the second half of the Heat began to play iron frequently, even if they could not shoot, they also fouled their opponents on the free throw line many times, and with Rozier's super difficulty to break through and score, the Hornets still led the Heat by 71-64 in the third quarter.
The Hornets scored the highest score in the third quarter with Washington's 7 points, and the Heat side was Tucker, who made 3-of-5 shooting and 1-of-2 three-pointers also contributed 7 points. Look at this ball, old and strong! Tucker hit a steady second attack.
In the final quarter, Harrell scored 7 consecutive points to directly expand the point difference to double digits. Robinson stepped forward at the crucial moment, first a 3+1, followed by a super long three-point shot! Three-ball connection Harrell dunked, the game only had the last 20 seconds left, the two sides played 87 draws, but unfortunately the Heat did not score the last shot, and the two sides entered overtime!
In the first overtime, the Heat once suppressed the Hornets with free throws and defense, three goals and a 2+1 to break the scoring drought, and Lowry scored 2 three-pointers + tough layups to score 8 points in a row at key moments! The Heat mastered a 3-point advantage, but Lowry made a fatal mistake! Harrell caused a foul, 1 of 2 penalties and a missed kill! Both sides went into the second overtime 97-97.
In the second extra time, it was quick to leave the field with three goals and 6 fouls, which was too tragic. Butler's big heart three-point shot at key moments! With the Hornets trailing by five points in the final 31 seconds of the game, Bridges forced another three-pointer to continue! Spaugh's magical tactics reappeared, and the Heat played cleverly to help Lowry score 2 points. Oubre's three-point shot was blocked, and Adebayo's block was called a death cover! The Hornets can only use foul tactics. In the end, the Heat experienced two overtime 111-107 wins over the Hornets.
On the Heat side, Lowry 25 points, 9 boards, 5 assists, 2 assists, Dunroe 21 points, 4 boards and 5 assists, Butler 15 points, 10 boards and 8 assists, Tucker 15 points and 10 boards, Adebayo 15 points, 13 boards and 5 assists! On the Hornets side, Bridges had 29 points and 11 boards, Harrell 24 points and 8 boards, Oubre 15 points and 4 boards, Washington 15 points and 14 boards, three-goal 14 points, 10 boards and 14 assists.