Five Hundred and Eighty-Four: Let Them Know Dwyane Wade Again

In Game 1 of the Finals, the Memphis Grizzlies, who lost Iguodala, won the Heat by nearly double digits.

It's no doubt stunned most fans and pundits alike.

It was originally predicted that the Grizzlies would be very passive in the absence of Iguodala. Even if the Grizzlies can win, it's going to be a pretty tough win.

However, the process and results of the game surprised everyone.

In fact, in the first quarter of the game, the impact of Iguodala's absence was indeed very obvious. If the situation continues in the first quarter, the Heat really have a high probability of winning.

But no one expected that there would be a Jimmy Butler in the middle of the second quarter!

Butler fills the void left by Iguodala very well, not only on defense, but also on offense to help Link.

The first time he played in the finals, he could score 21 points and limit Wade's combined score in the last three quarters to a lower score than the first quarter. Jimmy Butler's mental quality and ability are amazing.

The little guy, who was drafted late in the first round two years ago, has already been included in the "high-potential rookie" category.

The Grizzlies took a temporary lead 1-0, and Memphis City was jubilant. That night, fans celebrated on the street until late at night, as if the Grizzlies had won the championship.

Previously, Memphis fans couldn't even imagine what it would be like for the Grizzlies to play in the Finals, let alone win in the Finals.

For them, although they have not yet won the championship, everything that happened that night was already a miracle!

The Memphis team can also win in the finals!

However, LeBron James doesn't think that a win for the Grizzlies will do miracles.

A 1-0 score in a series, especially the Finals, doesn't mean anything at all.

Because the finals format is 2-3-2, which is different from the 2-2-1-1-1 of the regular series.

The lower-ranked team can get three consecutive home games after playing two away games! As a result, as long as the series doesn't reach a tiebreaker, the top-ranked team can't actually gain any home-court advantage at all!

Although there are rumors that the finals are about to be restructured, it will also become 2-2-1-1-1. But as long as it hasn't changed, this is one point the Heat can take advantage of!

As long as the next game desperately bites the Grizzlies to tie the total score to 1-1. After three consecutive home games, the Heat are more favorable!

The NBA's previous finals were actually 2-2-1-1-1, but since 1985, the finals have been restructured and the 2-3-2 system has been implemented. This approach is to avoid travel fatigue. Between Game 6 and Game 7, players don't have to go back and forth.

However, with the increasing development of transportation, the impact of this aspect has been greatly reduced. Therefore, it is rumored that the league is considering restoring the finals stopper to 2-2-1-1-1.

Therefore, James is very clear that the Heat may well be the last team in NBA history to eat the dividend of the 2-3-2 system. That being the case, it is even more important to grasp it!

In the history of the NBA, there are many examples of the comeback in the finals because of the 2-3-2 system.

Not to mention, let's just say that the Heat won the championship in 2006.

In the 2006 finals, the Heat once fell behind the Mavericks 0-2, but Wade led the Heat to turn over 4 innings and miraculously won the first championship in team history. Wade is like a god, and the finals efficiency also surpassed Jordan, becoming the most in history.

However, in the Heat's 4-game winning streak, 3 consecutive games were the Heat's home court. To say that the Heat did not take advantage of this, it is certainly impossible.

This year, James decided to repeat the reversal of 2006!

When the whole world is worried about the Heat, the Big Three of the Heat are ready to fight to the death.

As long as they can return to Miami with a score of 1-1, they will have the advantage. Don't miss this advantage!

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Since Ibaka was injured in the Western Conference finals,

Iguodala finally returned to practice after Game 1 of the Finals.

Although Iguodala won't be allowed to participate in official games until Game 3 of the series, now, he can participate in team practice.

Iguodala's return has boosted everyone's morale. In the finals, there's no harm in having one more player who can play.

"It's been a long time for you, Andre. You'll be able to play next time we fight at the American Airlines Center." Link was very happy to see Iguodala back, and they agreed to decorate the Federation together. The dome of the Express Arena.

"Hahahaha, I think I can stop coming back. Jimmy had a great last game, didn't he? Even if I was in that position yesterday, I wouldn't necessarily be better than him." Iguoda La looked at Butler with relief. He is not a player who loves to compete for fame and fortune, and he is even willing to accept the role of a backup.

If the team needed Iguodala to back Jimmy Butler, he would gladly accept it. Therefore, Iguodala did not regard Butler as a threat, and Iguodala was very happy to see his teammates play so well.

"Yeah, Jimmy was great yesterday. But he was just a trick that caught the Heat by surprise. Jimmy isn't fully grown yet, he might be great in the future, but not now. If the Heat study him through I'm afraid you have to save the game." Link knew very well how much weight Butler had. This kid can really be called a star, probably in the 14-15 season.

Before that, Butler still has a lot to improve. He has shown his potential, but it will take time to redeem talent.

"I'm ready to fight, Link. Come on, wait until Miami. Let's go get match point together!" Iguodala is so confident that he has acquiesced that the Grizzlies can win the game tomorrow night.

After all, the Grizzlies are still undefeated at home in the playoffs this year. Judging from the state of the Heat yesterday, if they can win at the FedEx Arena, it is simply a fantasy.

Link nodded, one more win tonight, and when Iguodala comes back for another win, the Grizzlies can get match point!

And in the history of the NBA, no team can reverse the game when they are 0-3 behind, not even the Heat's Big Three.

It seems that the Grizzlies are getting closer and closer to making history.

The finals seem to be smoother than the Western Conference finals!

Link, like all Grizzlies players, is already looking forward to that historic moment.

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To live or to die is the dilemma facing the Heat. If the Heat are down 0-2, even if they have 3 consecutive home games, they will play quite hard. Don't people say it all? Going 2-0 against the Grizzlies is no different from 0-3 on other teams.

Therefore, today's game was regarded as the last game by the Big Three of the Heat.

Before the game, Wade and James lay in the physiotherapy room, receiving massages. James' expression is relatively calm, but Wade seems to be thinking about something, and his expression has been very serious.

There is no doubt that he scored 9 points in a single quarter yesterday. As a result, he was defended by Butler with only 17 points, which was questioned by the media and fans.

James didn't say anything comforting to Wade, because he knew that the strong man didn't need to comfort himself.

Wade has been plagued by injuries all season, and has been unable to play his strength early in the season. Although he recovered in the mid-season, he was injured again at the end of the regular season. And that injury made it difficult for Wade to do his best until the finals.

However, the number 3 has been strong enough to carry the pair of knees up to this point. James believes that Wade is stronger than himself.

Wasn't that the case last year? In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Pacers, Wade was injured and only 2 of 13 shots, 5 points, 5 rebounds and 5 turnovers. The Heat lost 19 points!

After the game, public opinion exploded, and everyone accused Wade and questioned his ability.

Wade didn't make any response. With his character, he would just keep all this silently in his heart.

Then, Wade made the world regret it. In the fourth game, Wade had 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Game 6, Wade rebounded and 3 assists.

Then, there was a classic comment from then-Pacers coach Frank Vogel, "Do you still remember Derrick Rose? Wade and James are two Roses, and they are taller and stronger. After the third game, The form they showed was simply unbeatable."

Then, hearing the Thunder beat the Grizzlies in a Game 7, the Heat players almost didn't laugh out loud. In the end, the finals 4 to 1, Wade and James finally realized their dreams.

This year, isn't the situation exactly the same as last year? Wade has been questioned because of injuries, but James firmly believes that Wade will also make them regret it!

"Dwyane, we can't lose tonight." Finally, James and Wade said the first sentence.

"Of course, we can't lose." Wade smiled confidently. "I was once considered a top 3 player in the league, but gradually, people began to question my ability. I need to pass this championship and let them Meet Dwyane Wade again."

James guessed right, this is Wade's style.

Then James saw Wade staring at his own knee and spoke slowly.

"Hold on, guys. You give me a good series and I'll give you a good summer."

At that moment, James firmly believed that they could win.

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