On April 25, Beijing time, the first round of the NBA playoffs G4, the Heat won 110-86 away to the Heat, and the big score was 3-1 to lead the promotion in sight. In this game, the Heat's main point guard Lowry was absent due to injury, and Oladipo made his playoff debut off the bench.
In this game, Oladipo played 23 minutes off the bench, shooting 3-of-10, 5-of-5 three-pointers, no free throws, 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, only one turnover, plus-minus +28 The second highest in the game, behind Strus (+34).
Don't look at Oladipo's poor shooting feel, losing all 5 of his three-point shots, but he played a big role on the defensive end. Trae Young, in particular, did not let the opponent take advantage of anything. Eight rebounds in the game showed his attitude. In addition, Oladipo's breakthrough points on the offensive end are still threatening, and 4 assists are also the highest points for the Heat.
In the previous three playoff games, Oladipo has not been given a chance to play. It was even rumored that Butler didn't like to play with Oladipo, so the latter dropped out of the rotation lineup at the Heat. But in the case of Lowry's injury, Spoo decisively activated the "Black Panther" Oladipo, and achieved very good results. It also broke the rumors that Butler was at odds with Oladipo.
Don't look at the Heat's 3-1 lead over the Hawks, but they are not smooth sailing, and the team also has a lot of problems. For example, Hiro, who played well in the regular season, completely pulled his crotch in this series. G4 against the Hawks, Hiro played 21 minutes off the bench, with only 3 points and 3 rebounds. To this end, many Heat fans have proposed that even after Lowry returns from injury, Spoo should give Oladipo more opportunities. Because in the defensive line, his role in the field has clearly surpassed Those of Giro.