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At halftime, the Nets led the Heat 50-36.

The 14-point difference is not too big, but the Heat only scored 36 points at halftime.

This is partly due to the Nets' excellent defense, but also to the Heat's internal conflicts.

Howard only played 11 minutes in the first half due to foul trouble and scored 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Anthony played a lot, but only scored 12 points on 4 of 14 shots.

And a very interesting scene is that Howard is quite happy sitting on the bench, talking and laughing with his teammates, as if the Heat's current predicament has nothing to do with him.

Heat locker room.

Spoelstra carefully reviewed the first half of the game and analyzed where the team did not do enough.

He is indeed a very serious and capable coach.

But the score in the first half also proved once again that the role most coaches in the NBA can play is indeed limited.

It is the players who dominate the game.

When Spoelstra was talking, Howard was a little absent-minded, and Anthony looked worried.

After Spoelstra left, Billups called Anthony and went outside to release water.

When he got to the bathroom and there was no one around, he no longer made peace with him like he did during the game, but said something directly to Anthony.

"Melo, this is Dwight's contract year, and he may not necessarily choose to stay."

What he said is a fact, but it is a fact that is easily ignored.

Because when he was traded to the Heat, Howard once expressed his excitement about working with Anthony, and also stated that he would definitely renew his contract with the Heat this summer.

This is also very reasonable, because the Heat will not go to study Howard if they do not get a contract extension commitment.

It can be seen from the original trading chips that the Heat overdrafted at least five or six draft picks in order to obtain Howard.

If he just slaps his ass and leaves, it will not be easy for the Heat to recover.

So is it possible that Howard will leave?

If we get along well, like we did at the beginning of the season, then he definitely won't leave.

After all, no one in this world has trouble with money.

According to the current new labor agreement, the parent team can get one more year and an increase of 3% when renewing the contract, which is all real money.

But if you don't get along well, it's hard to say.

Howard's first principle when playing now is "happiness."

He is really unhappy. Any contract renewal promise means nothing to him.

At this point in history, Howard was traded to the Lakers, and then went to the Rockets the next year, earning the nickname "Huo Zhongcheng."

Now Howard's appearance that he doesn't care much about the Heat is also a signal, a signal that he doesn't have to stay in the Heat.

"What does it have to do with me?"

Anthony looked like the sooner that guy gets out of here, the better.

From this sentence, we can also see that the current relationship between the two has not broken down, but it has actually reached the point of incompatibility.

"So relevant!"

Billups was just short of giving Anthony a hammer to the head.

Because Howard is leaving, but Anthony has to stay!

Without Howard and without draft picks, the Heat will directly transform from a championship team to a playoff team.

Moreover, Howard's reputation will be ruined if he leaves Anthony. His previous expulsion of Lin Ying already made fans complain a lot about him.

If Howard is driven away, even if the Heat have salary space, who will be willing to come and cooperate with him?

Not to mention, what happened with the Nuggets is a lesson learned from the past.

Anthony was also frightened after hearing this.

The authorities are confused and it is clear to the beholder, and he really did not think that much.

"Then what should I do?"

Anthony looked at Billups, who had helped him countless times.

"Win the game with Dwight, beat the Nets, winning can solve all problems."

Billups said something wise.

In a basketball game, winning is everything.

"You also need such a victory to vindicate yourself."

After Billups finished speaking, he added another sentence.

"I see."

Anthony nodded.

When he came out of the bathroom, Billups looked a little haggard.

Mage consumes mana.

But this should also be the last time he cast a spell for Anthony.

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Back from the halftime break, the New Jersey fans were even more excited.

Who doesn't like to watch their team beat their opponents to the ground?

Especially against a team with super pressure like Anthony and Howard.

The Heat started the second half with the first attack.

In the first round, something unexpected happened that even Howard didn't expect.

Anthony actually signaled Howard to take the position and then fed the ball in!

Is this the sun rising in the west?

Howard didn't understand what happened, but his face suddenly became happy.

Finally, Anthony surrendered at his feet and helped him obediently!

This person feels energetic when he is happy, and when he feels energetic, he has strength.

Chandler didn't expect that Howard's strength suddenly increased so much, and he couldn't withstand it this time.

After Howard knocked him away, he immediately performed a monster out of the cage and turned the world upside down.

"Bang!"

The huge banging sound caused the basket to shake violently and caused a lot of excitement in the scene.

The destructive power of the peak monster!

After dunking, Howard roared angrily and gave Anthony a high-five to celebrate while retreating.

Lin Ying was stunned for a moment when he saw this move.

What happened in midfield to make Howard and Anthony suddenly reconcile?

After the Heat retreated to the backcourt, Billups stood up from the bench and applauded and cheered at his teammates on the court.

Lin Ying suddenly understood.

I almost forgot about the mage Billups.

Even if he can't play, he can still help the Heat a lot off the court.

At the moment when he understood, he also remembered that Billups signed a one-year contract after being claimed, and he didn't know if he could get the Nets this summer.

A veteran who can control the situation and also share the role of locker room leader can help him relieve a lot of pressure.

When Deron advanced to the frontcourt, he signaled Deron to pass the ball, and then signaled Chandler to pull out for a pick-and-roll.

Breaking down one gear at a time is the first step to an explosion.

However, what was different from the first half was that he did not take advantage of the pick-and-roll time difference to make a jump shot directly, but took the ball and broke through to the basket.

This choice was not wise, because after that moment of opportunity, Howard had already switched defenses.

It is not easy for Lin Ying to break through Howard and score. After all, the latter is a player who has won three consecutive DPOYs.

So the reality is that after Lin Ying rushed to the basket, he was stopped by Howard. If he tried to take action again, he would be blocked by Howard.

"beep!"

But the next second something unexpected happened.

After Lin Ying's realistic fake move deceived Howard, he then made a move that caused Howard's defensive foul!

This ball was obviously intended to cause a foul!

As soon as the whistle sounded, Spoelstra held his head on the spot.

Lin Ying was too cruel!

This is Howard's fourth personal foul!

Four fouls in three quarters. As soon as Howard's body warmed up, he had to take another break!
To be continued...