Chapter 162: Can’t Save You Now.
Spoelstra shook his head helplessly, mirroring Popovich's earlier frustration.
Han Sen wasn't just passing the ball now—he was gladly dishing it out, making double teams ineffective against him.
But one-on-one? Han Sen went straight at LeBron every time.
The Heat kept control since the Grizzlies, missing Randolph, lacked their usual inside dominance and couldn't force Miami back into a regular lineup.
The teams seemed evenly matched.
Indeed, despite some disruption from Battier on James's post-up game, LeBron could still set up pick-and-rolls and took advantage of Rudy Gay.
Both sides traded baskets, with the lead going back and forth.
When the substitutes took the floor, Han Sen took a rest, leaving Gay to lead the Grizzlies.
Meanwhile, LeBron stayed on the court without showing a hint of exhaustion.
This was strange, but it made sense since LeBron's style had changed—fewer energy-draining drives, more post-up mismatches, avoiding heavy body contact.
Gay looked like an SUV meeting a tank, clearly outmatched.