The Lakers were the Western Conference champions last season. The Heat are the team that broke out of the Eastern Conference last season. The Lakers and the Heat played against each other in the finals of last season, dedicating a wonderful series for fans.
Lakers
This season, the Heat still retain most of the main lineup for the championship. The Heat are still considered favorites to win. At the same time, the Heat will also be the Lakers' opponents for the second consecutive championship.
Beijing time on February 8, the Heat played against the giants Knicks. The Knicks have achieved two consecutive victories in recent days. The Knicks, ranked eighth in the East, have achieved a strong rise this season. The Knicks also created a lot of trouble for the Heat in this game. The Knicks, under the leadership of the Lakers' veteran, are dealing with the Heat on the court. The score between the two sides was at a stalemate, and the Heat relied on the outstanding performance of Jimmy Butler, Adebayor and Hilo in the final quarter to narrowly win. The Heat beat the Knicks 109 to 103 and achieved two consecutive victories.
The Heat beat the Knicks
57+27+18, 3 giants run away! The Lakers slay the giants! The old Lakers 57+16 tried their best!
In the first quarter, Adebayor made a dunk and Randle scored a mid-range shot. Bullock made consecutive three-pointers to help the Knicks take the lead. Butler made a layup, but Bullock still made a three-pointer. The Heat have hit consecutive three-pointers and the point gap is approaching. Bullock can also hit a three-pointer, and the Heat will blossom more and take the opportunity to overtake the score. Adebayor dunks inside, Hiero made a successful shot, and the Heat led 25 to 23 at the end of the first quarter.
Reggie Bullock took a three-pointer
In the second quarter, the two teams faced off three-pointers, and the Heat were able to continuously hit the penalty area to succeed. Iguodala dunks consecutively, and the Knicks, led by Bullock and Randall, blasted an 8-0 spurt, surpassing the Heat by 3 points in one fell swoop. Hiero teamed up with Butler to score 5 points, and Randall and Bullock each made a 3-pointer. Adebayor also had a hit. After halftime, the Heat led 60 to 59.
Adebayor singles with the ball
Duncan Robinson hit a three-pointer, but Randall succeeded in consecutive singles, and Adebayor succeeded in the penalty area. The Heat continued their fiery touch, and Adebayor was able to score in the paint. The Heat took a 5-point lead. Randall and Jimmy Butler each made free throws, and Bullock confronted Hero. After the third quarter, the Heat led 82 to 77.
Randall faced Jimmy Butler
In the last quarter, Randall and Brock led the team to score consecutive points and tied the score. Hilo scored with Adebayor, and Butler also scored consecutively. The Heat bloomed more, with Butler and Adebayor both hits, while Olynik also scored 2+1. Hiero made a winning three-pointer. The Heat were able to seal the victory.
Hiro layup
In this battle, the Heat's three giants Jimmy Butler, Adebayor and Taylor Hiro teamed up to break out and scored 57 points, 27 rebounds and 18 assists. With their outstanding performance, the Heat were able to beat the giants Knicks.
Jimmy Butler and Adebayor
In this game, the old Lakers Julius Randall and Reggie Brock tried their best. The Knicks started power forward Randall, scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Both the points and rebounds were the highest in the game, Randall also sent the team the most assists. Randall has achieved an all-round explosion. Randall, in the matchup with Adebayor, did not lose the slightest.
Randall's singles
The Knicks' starting small forward Reggie Bullock shot 7 of 14 3-pointers, blasted 21 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals. Bullock made 50% of his three-pointers in this game, and he made the most seven three-pointers in the game. While transforming into a great pitcher, Brock also has a strong defensive performance. In this battle, Bullock is the player with the most steals. Bullock, in the case of defending Jimmy Butler,Still playing a strong offensive and defensive performance, he showed the characteristics of the best 3D player in this game.
Bullock defends Jimmy Butler
The old Lakers Randall and Bullock scored 57 points and 16 rebounds in this game, but failed to lead the team to win. They really tried their best. In this battle, the other three Knicks starters (Payton made 3 of 12 shots and scored 7 points; RJ Barrett made 1 of 6 shots and scored 3 points; Mitchell Robinson scored 6 points) totaling 6 of 22 shots and scored Scored 16 points. Payton, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson's shooting percentage is only 27%. With the three starting teammates unable to provide fire support on the offensive end, even if Randall and Bullock ushered in the outbreak, they could not defeat the multiplayer Heat team. Randall and Bullock can only accept defeat with hatred.
Bullock against Jimmy Butler
Both sides data:
Knicks: Randall 26 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists, Reggie Bullock 21 points, 3 rebounds and 4 steals, Mitchell Robinson 6 points and 7 boards, Barrett 3 points and 2 boards, Payton 7 points and 5 assists, Burks 13 points and 5 boards, Quakley 5 points and 3 boards and 3 assists, Gibson 9 points and 3 boards, Topping 7 points and 4 boards. Rivers 6 points and 3 assists
Heat: Adebayor 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists, Butler 17 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists, Hiero 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Olynik 15 points and 5 rebounds, Nunn had 16 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Duncan Robinson had 12 points and 6 rebounds, and Iguodala had 4 points and 2 rebounds.
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