The NBA playoffs continue, and the Knicks' game against the Heat G2 officially begins. The importance of this game for both sides is self-evident. For the Heat, they definitely want to extend the score to take a 2-0 lead. Instead, the Knicks wanted to tie the series to a 1-1 draw. In the end, after four quarters, the Knicks defeated the Heat 111-105 and tied the series 1-1.
Well, let's take a look at a comparison of the two teams. Rebounding: The Heat grabbed 34 rebounds and the Knicks grabbed 49 rebounds. In terms of assists: The Heat gave 24 assists and the Knicks gave 23 assists in the game. In terms of turnovers: The Heat had 6 turnovers and the Knicks had 10 turnovers. Shooting percentage: The Heat shot 45 percent from the field and 35 percent from three-point range. The Knicks shot 45 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range.
After reading the data, let's talk about the players. This article, not to talk to you about the core of the Knicks, Brunson, nor to talk about Martin the Heat, but I want to focus on Adebayo the player. Adebayo played 38 minutes in this game, shooting 5-of-10 from the field and 5-of-7 from the free throw line, scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 block and 3 turnovers. I don't know, how do you feel after reading this data? Anyway, my only impression after reading this data is that Adebayo has failed to take on the value that a top-paid player should have.
Fans who have watched the game will know how awkward Adebayo plays on the field. On the offensive end, Adebayo could not move Robinson on the inside single, nor could he play Halten, and he was completely untenable on the inside. Conversely, Adebayo, who received the ball from mid-range, could not get past Robinson's defense and could not find space to shoot at all. Defensively, Adebayo performed well when defending alone, but he did not dare to compliment the defense. It is no exaggeration to say that as long as the Knicks players break inside, Adebayo's interior frame is basically useless. Especially in the scramble for rebounds, Adebayo seems to lack a little fire in both the card position and the fight.
I don't know, what do you think of Adebayo after watching this game? Anyway, my assessment of Adebayo after watching this game is that his style of play is too soft, the complete opposite of Butler's style. Previously, Adebayo's low statistics were acceptable when there was Butler, because Adebayo was only the second in charge of the team. However, now that Butler can't play due to injury, Adebayo is still so sluggish, it really can't be accepted. Speaking of which, I can't help but think that before, everyone has been saying that Adebayo is just a pseudo-superstar, and I didn't believe it before, but after this game I have to agree that everyone is right, Adebayo is really a pseudo-superstar.