Dear fans and friends, Game 4 of the NBA regular season is about to begin, and the Miami Heat, who are 8th in the East, will face the Houston Rockets in 9th place in the West.
It's an absolutely exciting match, so let's take a look at how the two teams are doing and what surprises this game has to offer.
The Heat, who have suffered a three-game losing streak recently, are looking to turn the tide on their home court
The Heat's poor record of only 1 win and 3 losses in their last 4 games has led to a drop to 8th in the East. What's more worrying is that the team's two core Butler and Martin are both absent due to injury, leaving the Heat without support on the offensive end.
Young player Harkes has been eye-catching, but Dunroe's recent sluggish form has put the Heat's offense, which is already short of scorers, in a difficult situation. But fortunately, although Butler is injured, veterans Lowry and Richardson play steadily, which still gives the Heat some support.
In this game, the Heat will rely on the momentum at home, hoping to end the recent three-game losing streak. While injuries have severely affected the Heat's strength, as long as the defense plays properly and the interior duo of Herro and Adebayo play well, perhaps the Heat can turn the tide and get back on track.
The Rockets are looking for their first road win of the season
Compared to the Heat, the Rockets have been going more smoothly recently, and after three consecutive losses, they have a good record of 3 wins and 1 loss in their last 4 games. Although there are also injuries troubled, under the leadership of Shin Jing, the Rockets still found the rhythm of victory. Jalen Green and VanVleet also played a good hand and gave Shin Kyung good support.
However, the Rockets' away performance is still not good, with no away wins this season, and the disadvantage of a 10-game losing streak is worrying. Therefore, in this game, the Rockets will go all out to achieve their first away win of the season and build confidence for the next games.
Good defense and rotation within the team may help the Rockets break through the pressure on the Heat's home court and complete the victory.
The two teams are evenly matched, and the game is difficult to decide
The Heat and Rockets are evenly matched, with the two teams ranking 23rd and 22nd in the league in points per game, respectively, and are equally close defensively. The Heat have a slight advantage in shooting percentage, while the Rockets are better on defense and rebounding.
Both teams are known for their steady play, and the game will be very dull, and it will be difficult for one side to take a big lead. Although the Heat has the advantage of being at home, the injury problem has seriously weakened the strength, and it may be difficult to take the initiative. And if the Rockets can play at a normal level, they have every chance to break the curse on the road. Whoever can get the rhythm of the game right will win.
The key to this game is whether the Heat's Herro and Adebayo can play in Butler's absence, and if the two are not in good shape, it will be difficult for the Heat to win.
[Some netizens said] Shen Jing has grown into the top scorer in the Rockets this season, and if he can continue to maintain an efficient performance, the Rockets may achieve their first away win.
[Some netizens said] The strength of the two teams is equal, and the key is to see who plays well defensively and whether they can seize the opportunity to break the deadlock. It's a really hard match!
The strength of the two teams in this game is equal, and it is difficult to distinguish the winner from the loser. The Heat are hoping to end their slump on their home court, while the Rockets are looking to win for the first time of the season. Both teams have their chances, so let's wait and see who has the last laugh!
Regardless of the result, hopefully both players can play at a normal level and show us the best in basketball. At the same time, it is also hoped that the injury problem will not seriously affect the strength of the two teams, so that the two strong teams can compete in the best condition. I believe that the Heat and the Rockets will bring us wonderful games, let's look forward to it together!
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