Chapter 132: The End of the 2010-2011 Regular Season.
Off-camera, LeBron James wasn't angry but rather frustrated.
No one knew the real reason for his frustration. It could have been from failing to block Crawford's dunk, or perhaps he felt he shouldn't have attempted it in the first place.
After his frustration passed, in the next possession, he moved to the weak side and let Chalmers handle the ball.
Han Sen wasn't surprised. This was just LeBron being himself—like a long river that can find its way around a small hill even if it can't flow straight through.
What did surprise Han Sen, though, was how quickly LeBron admitted defeat.
You have to remember, back when he was with the Cavaliers, even when his performances against the Celtics were subpar, LeBron would still play through injuries.
But now, it seemed LeBron just wanted to play it safe.
Analyzing rationally, the immense pressure brought on by The Decision, combined with referees no longer favoring him, had clearly shaken his mentality.
This was probably why the Heat's performance had been so inconsistent.
After all, Spoelstra had adjusted the team's roles, making LeBron the focal point of the Heat's offense—the engine of the team. But if the engine falters, even the best components around it can't prevent a stall.
Crawford's poster dunk energized FedExForum, boosting the Grizzlies' morale, while Chalmers' possession ended without success.