In the NBA playoffs, the Heat hosted the Green Army, and Butler and Wright continued to be absent, and the game was full of uncertainties. The Heat started the game sluggishly, hitting three consecutive points, while the Green Army's Porzingis quickly came to an end, scoring eight points in a row. Despite Adebayo's efforts to pull one back, the Heat's overall shooting percentage is still poor. In contrast, the Green Army's offense was ferocious, Brown and Tatum combined to score, and frequently wrapped Herro, resulting in the Heat scoring only 12 points in the first quarter, 9 points behind the Green Army, and the situation was very unfavorable.
The game entered the second quarter, and the Heat still couldn't find a crosshair. Tatum and Brown were on a hot streak, scoring back-to-back points to help the Green extend the margin to double digits. On the Heat's side, despite the grim situation and Herro and Martin trying to get some feel back with long-range shooting, the team's overall shooting percentage remained sluggish. But fortunately, Adebayo grabbed a few key offensive rebounds under the basket and stabilized his position a little.
Over time, the offensive of the Green Army did not weaken. Tatum showed his ability to score points, scoring points on opposing players' heads time and time again. The Heat's defense looked helpless and could only watch as the margin widened. Heat coach Spoelstra had to call a timeout to try to adjust his tactics.
After the timeout, the Heat picked up a bit, especially with Jovic on the inside. He scored back-to-back baskets and assisted Bam Adebayo to complete a dunk, giving the team a ray of life. However, not to be outdone, the Green Army's Baita Porzingis also responded hard under the basket and repeatedly showed his skills on the defensive end, delivering key blocks.
Entering the second half, the Heat were still trying to chase points. Harkes and Adebayo teamed up to create frequent killings on the inside. But whenever the Heat picked up, the Green were able to quickly fight back with accurate outside shooting from Brown and Holiday . The Heat's counterattacks always seem to be a little bit closer, and every time they seem to be able to close the score gap, the Green Army can always immediately open up the gap with a wave of scoring.
The game entered the fourth quarter, and the situation became more and more unfavorable for the Heat. On the Green bench, Mills and Hauser began to exert their power, hitting back-to-back three-pointers to bring the game to a new climax. The Heat looked a little strained at this point, and although Herro and Martin tried their best to fight back, the Green Army's defense was too tight, and they could find flaws in almost every offense.
As time went on, the outcome seemed a foregone conclusion. Although the Heat fans are still cheering, the team's performance on the court can no longer give them much hope. The Greens' solidity and efficiency have been impressive, not only on both the offensive and defensive ends, but also for why they have been able to make it all the way to the depths of the playoffs.
In the final minutes, the Green began to rotate more bench players, while the Heat did their best to narrow the score in hopes of maintaining the team's morale. Although the game ended in a big defeat for the Heat, their spirit of not giving up in the final stage of the game still won the applause of the audience.
Despite the loss, the Heat's players left sweat and hard work on the court, knowing that the playoffs are still a long way off and that every game is a new beginning. For the Green Army, this victory was not only a victory in terms of scoreline, but also an affirmation of their efforts throughout the season. As the series progresses, every win counts, and they look forward to continuing that form in the coming games.
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