Chapter 226: Ticking Time Bomb.
Two days later, Game 4 of the NBA Finals tipped off in Memphis.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made another adjustment, moving Ray Allen back to the bench.
This was exactly the scenario the Grizzlies welcomed, just as Han Sen had said in the press conference before the game: "Game 1 proved we can beat the Heat."
However, Game 4 introduced a new variable.
Dwyane Wade exploded for 33 points.
In the first three games of the series, Wade had been relatively quiet, averaging just 18 points per game—far below his usual standard.
Much of that was due to Han Sen's defense, but Wade also played conservatively, worried about aggravating previous injuries.
But now, trailing 1–2 in the series, those concerns became irrelevant. If the Heat fell to 1–3, they might as well pack it in.
With nothing left to lose, Wade gave it his all.
Han couldn't contain him.
Even at this stage of his career, a fully unleashed Wade was almost impossible to guard one-on-one. And when Han's defense faltered, the Grizzlies had to rely on help defense, which allowed the Heat to shift into their preferred offensive rhythm.