On May 13, Beijing time, the Heat hosted the Knicks, leading the Knicks 3-2 in the previous series, and winning this game can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
In the last game at 3-1, Brunson played the whole game, scored 38 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, forced the team to continue life, this game came to the home of the Heat, still cut 41 points, but unfortunately failed to lead the team to win.
Randle is still a soft, inside player, but likes to float outside to shoot, turn over jumper or three-point long-range shot, but the shooting percentage is low, the efficiency is low, 3 of 14 from the field to score 15 points, the whole series, Brunson is the core of the team, is the team boss.
The Heat trailed by as many as 14 points in the first quarter, but then Butler and Adebayo led the team to chase the point, turning the tide around in the second quarter, and the Heat rallied by one point at halftime; Throughout the first half, Butler was plagued by an ankle injury, shooting 3-of-10 from the field and 0-of-2 from three-point range for just 9 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, while Adebayo scored 17 points in the half.
In the second half, the Heat and Knicks played very glue in the third quarter, and Butler gradually found his offensive form in the second half, shooting and free throws, scoring 8 points in a single quarter to help the Heat and Knicks deal with each other. And Brunson is still brave, leading the team against the Heat. The Heat led by three points at 74-71 after the third quarter.
The final quarter was a defensive battle between the two teams, Brunson hit four consecutive free throws, then Adebayo hit a whistle and Strus scored three points, timed back, Butler tough 2+1 to extend the lead, Brunson stopped dryly in response, and the two teams continued to stalemate; In the last 3 minutes, Butler responded to Brunson with a slam stop and hit a rebound, the Knicks wrapped Butler, Adebayo key dunk, Vincent elbowed Brunson to eat a first-level vicious, the Knicks scored 4 consecutive points to return to suspense, Brunson fatal error, Butler key 2 free throws to kill the game, and finally the Heat won G6 at home, eliminated the Knicks 4-2 to advance to the East finals.
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