The Heat's current record is the same as that of the fifth-place Pacers, leading the sixth-place 76ers by 0.5 games. Therefore, the loss in this game still has a great impact on them, so there is no room for failure in the next game, and let What the Heat are happy about is that

Beijing time on August 9th, in an NBA regular season that ended today, the Heat lost to the Suns 112-119. While giving their opponents five consecutive victories, they also suffered two consecutive losses, but currently they Still ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 43 wins and 27 losses, they still have two regular season games to play, including a direct dialogue with and the Pacers . The result of the game will most likely determine the final match between the Heat and the Pacers. Eastern Conference standings.

The Heat's current record is the same as the fifth-place Pacers, 20.5 games ahead of the sixth-place 76. Therefore, the loss of this game has a great impact on them, so the next game cannot be missed. , and what makes the Heat happy is that the Heat players are currently in quite good shape. Among them, the outside player Jae Crowder's performance is getting better and better after the rematch. Crowder played 27 minutes in this game and made 7 shots. 6 shots, 4 of 5 three-pointers, 17 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist.

This season, Crowder averaged 10.5 points and 6 rebounds per game and shot 33.9% from three-point range. He didn't look very outstanding, but after the rematch, he played 5 games for the Heat and scored 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. , 16 points and 6 rebounds, 8 points and 4 rebounds, 15 points and 4 rebounds, 17 points and 2 rebounds, his performance is getting better and better, and he started all 5 games. He obviously won the heart of the head coach with his outstanding performance and became When Butler is away, the Heat's most suitable forward player.

Seeing Crowder's outstanding performance in this game, the Lakers may regret not finding a way to get her. In fact, earlier this season, many American media suggested that the Lakers could use Pope to trade to get her. Crowder was still in Grizzlies , but in the end the Lakers did not do so. Crowder was eventually sent to the Heat in a deal involving Iguodala, and eventually became the Heat's 3D warrior.

Although Crowder's outside shooting is not stable this season, he performs well on the defensive end. At the same time, his stronger body allows him to guard larger strikers. In contrast, since the rematch, Pope has not only stretched his hips on the defensive end, but has also been completely lost on the offensive end. In 6 games, his three-point shooting performance is 0 of 3, 1 of 4, 1 of 3, 1 of 3, and 1. 0. 2 of 4. As one of the most important guns on the outside for the Lakers, Pope's loss also made it impossible for the Lakers to open up space on the offensive end. Compared with the current Crowder, Pope's performance is obviously worse.

It is worth mentioning that Lakers star James has a good relationship with Crowder. The two worked together for a period of time in the Cavaliers, but at that time Tyronn Lue arranged for Crowder to play power forward, which he was not comfortable with. Claude is in very bad shape. He was eventually traded by the Cavaliers. If the Lakers can get Crowder this season, maybe he and James will have a different chemical reaction.