Jimmy Butler wakes up feeling a sore knee – well, much like Ben Simmons, who is coming back before G4, missed the G5 game that the team is about to qualify for. In a sense, that gave the Hawks a great opportunity to perpetuate the suspense of the game, as you know, just got 36 points and 10 rebounds in the first game of the Butler Series.
Will the Eagles really do wonders? The Heat gave a negative answer, and Victor Oladipo did not agree.
The name Oladipo is now somewhat unfamiliar, and the fact that he only gets a basic salary contract is enough to see that he is in an awkward position at this stage of his career. The Heat are a team that likes low-risk investment, and Miami is also a haven for the frustrated, and Oladipo seems to be slowly regaining his former self in frustration.
Since the Pacers' contract extension failed to reach an agreement, Oladipo was traded to leave the city that made him happy and sad — Indiana witnessed Oladipo become a star player, but also ruined the peak of his career because of a major injury. Say goodbye to the Pacers and embark on a new journey, Oladipo is an adventurous option.
With Oladipo settling on the Heat, he also ushered in the opportunity to prove himself, the Heat are like the Avengers, looking forward to proving their own, not taking the lost draft and so on can see hope here. Unfortunately, Oladipo was unable to prove himself during the regular season and did not play in the first two games of the playoffs.
It's true that the 40 points in the final game look crazy, but that kind of game lacks convincing.
In the series against the Hawks, Oladipo didn't play until G3 — news suggests it was because Oladipo had a poor relationship with Butler, who didn't want to play with Oladipo. Whether the rumors are rumors or not, Oladipo's ability to play in G3 makes it all less important, and Oladipo has also performed.
Aside from the poor 5-on-0 from the outside, the other aspects were well done.
In Jimmy Butler's absence, Oladipo was placed in the starting lineup, and he did not miss the opportunity to prove himself, scoring a team-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting in the game. The last time Oladipo scored 20+ points in the playoffs was more than 600 days ago, and yes, he played against the Heat today.
Oladipo said after the game: "I'm still recovering. I didn't play enough to get back to my best, but the recovery was pretty much better. I'm sure I can surpass what I used to be, that the days ahead will be better than before, and that it's just a stage in the recovery process. ”
Although Oladipo can't guarantee a stable performance, from the perspective of physical and state recovery, he can indeed bring some help to the Heat. The Heat have been a championship-winning team this season, and the team's play style of play determines that the team needs more people to be able to stand up, and Oladipo has obviously added new chips to the Heat.
For Oladipo, this season's playoffs are also an important opportunity for him, and whether he can get a long-term contract depends on how he can play in the playoffs.
(Text/Yan Wujun)