Chapter 161 "DW Can't Save You!

Spoelstra helplessly shook his head at that moment, his expression identical to Popovich's from earlier.

Hansen was not only capable of passing now but also seemed quite willing to do so, which meant double-teaming him was not very effective.

But in a one-on-one scenario, Hansen would constantly seek out James.

Luckily, the situation was still manageable, as Randolph's absence limited the Grizzlies' advantage in the paint and didn't force the Heat to revert to their regular lineup. At most, the two teams were equally matched on the court.

Indeed, that was the case. Although James' low-post offense was somewhat contained by Battier, James also made use of pick-and-rolls, and he had Guy's number.

The two sides exchanged the lead back and forth.

When it came to the substitution phase, Hansen took a break, and Guy took the lead for the Grizzlies.

On the Heat's side, James hadn't rested at all and he didn't seem tired in the slightest.