The remnants of the Heat counterattack the Celtics! Xiao Nan will take you to reveal the five truths of the super upset
I'm Xiao Nan, and today we're going to talk about the playoff matchup between the Heat and the Celtics. In the absence of core Butler, the Heat actually won a victory at the Celtics' home court and tied the score at 1-1. This is simply the NBA's version of the "Jedi Counterattack"! So, why did the remnants of the Heat win against the Green Army? Xiao Nan believes that you must know these five truths!
Truth 1: The playoffs are the stage for the Heat, and the three-point rain is jaw-dropping
When it comes to the Heat, the first thing that probably comes to mind is their iron-clad defense. But do you know what? The Heat is an out-and-out "three-point maniac" in the playoffs! No, in this game, the Heat made 23 of 43 three-point shots, with a shooting rate of 53.5 percent, and hit 23 three-pointers in a single game, setting a record for the number of three-point shots in a single playoff game in team history. What kind of play is this, this is simply three points of rain!
In this three-point feast, Martin became the biggest surprise soldier, shooting 5 of 6 three-pointers in the game, which was eye-catching. Xiao Haimei, a player who only shot 32.2% from three-point range in the regular season, was able to hit 3 of 6, which is really surprising. Xiao Nan wants to say that this Heat's three points are really fascinating!
Truth 2: Coach Spo's coaching ability is simply a clear stream in the league
When it comes to the Heat's success, it's impossible not to mention their head coach Spo, who is recognized as one of the best head coaches in the league, and he's like the anchor of the Heat, keeping the team competitive no matter how the roster changes. In this game, Coach Spo's on-the-spot adaptability and series adjustment ability was once again on display. In contrast, Celtics coach Mazzulla looked a little stretched, with few noticeable adjustments throughout the game, and it was not until the final quarter that he thought of switching defenses to target the Heat's three-pointers. This can't help but make Xiao Nan sigh: The gap between coaches can really determine the outcome of the game sometimes!
It is worth mentioning that Spo has never won the best head coach award in his coaching career, which is simply a mystery! Xiao Nan feels that this coach's talent and ability are fully worthy of this honor. It is hoped that the alliance will see his value as soon as possible and give him the recognition he deserves.
Truth 3: The invisibility of the double tanhua at the critical moment is really worrying
Tatum and Brown, the twin stars of the Celtics, were pretty good in regulation time. But when it came to the critical moment of the game, they were like they had been cast a stealth technique, and they couldn't find North at all. In this game, the two scored only 9 points in the final quarter, and their contribution on the offensive end was barely visible in the final 4 minutes. Xiao Nan wants to say, this is the core of the team, it is simply an "invisible man" at a critical moment!
Recalling last season's Western Conference finals, one of the important reasons why the Heat were able to beat the Celtics was that Butler always stepped up to solve the problem at critical moments. And Shuangtanhua really has a long way to go in this regard!
Truth 4: Boshen is in a sluggish state, and the interior defense has become a weakness
As the Celtics' starting interior line, Boshen's performance in this game can be described as "sluggish". He shot only 1-of-9 from the field, missed all 4 three-point shots, and only had 6 points and 8 rebounds. Such a performance is too unqualified for an interior player. Xiao Nan felt that Boshen's defense on the inside was like a layer of paper, which was easily broken by the Heat players. With such defensive intensity, how can it be possible to win?
Of course, we can't put all the blame on Boshen alone. Celtic's overall defense also needs to be strengthened. But then again, as an important part of the team, Boshen's sluggish form has undoubtedly caused huge problems for the Celtics.
Truth 5: Without Butler's Heat, they still have strong combat effectiveness
Finally, let's talk about the impact of Butler's absence on the Heat. Many people may think that Butler is the absolute core of the Heat, and the team would have lost its backbone without him. But that's not the case. According to ESPN, the Heat's net score difference was better in Butler's absence last season. This doesn't mean that Butler doesn't contribute to the team, but it does show that the Heat are a very team team. Even without Butler, the other players can play at the level they should.
In this game, we saw the unity and fighting spirit of the Heat players. They were able to beat the formidable Celtics without Butler. This is enough to prove that the Heat are not relying on one person, but fighting as a whole.
Overall, this matchup between the Heat and the Celtics was really a wonderful game. Xiao Nan believes that the remnants of the Heat were able to counterattack the Celtics, not accidentally, but the embodiment of their team spirit and strength. At the same time, we also saw the impact of the coach's coaching ability, the fighting spirit of the players and the play at key moments. I hope that the two teams can continue to bring us more exciting matchups in the next games!
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