Chapter 2007: Are You the only One Who Knows How to Beat a Senior and a Junior?

After a defeat, the score in the finals became 2-1. At least the Heat did not let themselves fall off the cliff and retained the hope of coming back to win the championship.

Although this game was highly controversial, the Heat took a total of 36 free throws in this game, including 14 by James and 12 by Wade, leading the game. The two also scored 30+.

James had 32 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds, and 9 of 14 free throws. Wade had 30 points, 4 assists, and 10 of 12 free throws. They both scored 30+ points for the first time in the Finals, and they were also the Heat's biggest contributors.

Bosh had his best game of the playoffs with 24 points and 8 rebounds. He scored 7 of 7 free throws.

Compared with the Big Three of the Heat, Kobe Bryant was the top scorer for the Lakers with 34 points in the game, which was also the highest score in the game. However, he only took 8 free throws and made 7 free throws. This was out of his 15 times in the game. A breakthrough occurs.

Ji Feng scored 26 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds and scored his second triple-double in this year's finals. Ji Feng's number of free throws was even more impressive. There were only 6 free throws in all games. After the game, Ji Feng showed to the camera that he was caught. The arm with 5 bloodstains is self-evident.

JK was okay, but what was even worse was the inside. Gasol had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and left the game with 6 fouls. Jordan Hill played well in the first half, but the final score was fixed at 14 points, and he also left the game with 6 fouls.

The Lakers' two starting big men were both ejected, which was the first time in a long time.

Jordan Hill refused to be interviewed after the game because he was afraid that he could not help but swear directly. Only his agent expressed dissatisfaction. He felt that the referee ruined the most glorious moment of Jordan Hill's life.

After the game, Zen Master also said clearly: "We fell behind too much in free throws in this game. All our starting inside players were sitting on the bench. Powell and Mbenga both committed 4 fouls. I need to say more. What, their movements are much bigger than ours."

"We were very satisfied with losing only 7 points in the end. I was even prepared to lose by 30 points."

At the press conference, when asked by Ji Feng how to adjust in the future, Ji Feng also answered very firmly: "It's not us who should adjust in this game, right? We played very well. When Bynum retired due to injury, After that, Jordan Hill took on the responsibility very well as a first-time player in the finals. We were very satisfied with his performance, and throughout the game, despite the unfavorable situation, we did not give up. I am very proud of us. feel proud."

Kobe also said in the locker room: "From that unwarranted foul, everything has been different. I don't want to discuss the referee issue. I have played in this league for so many years and have seen too many things. I just want to focus on the future." We were great tonight.”

After the game, the referee on duty even left the venue secretly. Although this is Miami, there are also Lakers and fans of Ji Feng. If he is not careful, he will be beaten lightly. This is free America. !

The Heat were not so low-key. After the game, Spoelstra said: "I don't want to talk about the refereeing issue. We took more free throws because we were tougher. It's as simple as that."

And Janeway, who jointly scored 60+, also said that they finally found a familiar rhythm.

"It feels great to be back at home. You know, it's still too cold in Los Angeles. I feel like my body has warmed up when I come here. We are in good shape. The game was difficult, but we won and we started from We are used to falling behind at the beginning of the Eastern Conference semifinals, so we know exactly what to do when we fall behind, and wait and see, this is the beginning of our recovery," James said.

Wade said: "This is my territory. I have long said that I am complete only when I am here. We were once one step away from being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals. It was more difficult than now, but we endured it. , to be honest, there is nothing to worry about this season.”

The most outrageous thing is of course the Miami media. They also made a special analysis. For example, the Miami Sports News published an article saying: "After Bynum of the Lakers retired from injury, there is no obvious advantage in the inside. As can be seen in this game, the Heat We are not afraid of internal confrontation. As long as we ensure our performance tonight, the Heat will have a chance to take the game to Los Angeles for a decisive victory!”

In this regard, fans expressed:

"Don't you like Los Angeles? You think it's cold, so you're going back to win this game?"

"I'm not afraid of inside confrontation—if I get a foul at the touch of a finger, I'm not afraid either."

"There are four big words written throughout this article to the referee: Increase your efforts!"

"It's awesome. I'm convinced by such a shameless media. They took so many free throws and knocked out two of their starting big men. I won so much and I have the nerve to show off. I didn't expect it. I'm so generous."

"Let's watch Game 4. If it's still so shameless, then the Heat really have a good chance of winning."

"The worst home whistle, this Mavericks fan is sick of it."

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Even the New York media, which has always been at odds with the Lakers and Los Angeles, ridiculed: "Can you be proud after playing like this?"

But people in Miami don't care about this. If they win, they win. Is it possible to reverse it?

Not only that, at this moment they have begun to imagine the next game. As long as they can win the game on the 20th and tie the total score to 2-2, then they will have the opportunity to compete in Tianwang Mountain at their home court in G5. Then they are far away The reversal was too close.

There is precedent for their imagination. This is how they defeated the Mavericks in 2006, and the referees back then...

Everyone who knows it understands it, and everyone who has seen it calls it an expert!

What is facing the Lakers is greater pressure. Although they still did not panic in G4, they could continue to fight even if they lost in G5. Even if Tianwangshan lost in G5, they still had two home games in Los Angeles to defend, and the situation still held an advantage.

But it was obvious that Ji Feng was no longer willing to wait any longer.

The longer this kind of game is delayed, the more disadvantageous it will be for the Lakers. The Lakers' physical problems still exist. After such a long campaign, fatigue is inevitable within the team. Then there is the problem of the inside line. The Lakers' inside line is really weak at the moment. The more they play, the more they will be targeted. Once it is delayed, By G6, or even G7, the Lakers' chances of winning really depend on fate.

So they must fight for at least one away game!

But for the Lakers, the away game is already very unfavorable. The Heat's home court advantage is really obvious. They also deliberately made arrangements for the Lakers' inside line. They basically rush inside with the ball on the court. This can be seen many times. Either to score or to draw fouls. Once someone gets into foul trouble again, the result will be the same as tonight.

So how to deal with it...

On the 20th, the Lakers gave the world the answer!

In G4, the Lakers' starting lineup remained unchanged, and so did the Heat. At the beginning, the Heat still practiced their own style of rushing inside. The Lakers were tough this time. Jordan Hill was not afraid of fouls, but would rather foul than let James go for a layup. In the last 2 minutes of the first quarter, Jordan Hill pressed James down hard. If James hadn't been in good health, he might have knelt down at that time, which shows how hard he used it.

But Jordan Hill also paid a huge price for three fouls in the first quarter. Although the Lakers led 24-22 by 2 points in the first quarter, the situation seemed to be starting to collapse again.

However, at this time, the Lakers changed their lineup, and Powell, the most athletic substitute power forward, appeared on the scene. Ji Feng, at the fourth position, Barnes, Kobe, and Farmar appeared at the same time!