” I haven’t been guarded like this since high school” Trae Young makes honest admission after Heat elongate Hawks 4-1 in first-round series


” I haven’t been guarded like this since high school” Trae Young makes honest admission after Heat elongate Hawks 4-1 in first-round series

Trae Young

The Miami Heat have proved that they have one of the strongest defenses in the entire league after eliminating the Hawks 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The Heat is now the second team to advance into the Eastern Conference Semi-finals along with the Boston Celtics. They are one of the potential title holders this season as it looks like they might be seeking redemption.

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Jimmy Butler in action against the Hawks
Jimmy Butler in action against the Hawks

Jimmy Butler has proved to be a very good leader on the team achieving the best record in the East this season despite having multiple setbacks along the way. The team ranked second in the league in points differential with +12.0 points per game and also number two in points allowed with 97.4 points per game. The winner of the 76ers vs Raptors series will determine who they will compete with.

Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks Game 5 Recap

Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo

Both teams ended their series in a very low-scoring game 97-94, with the Miami Heat emerging as the winners. Once again, their defense got the best of their opponents which comes as no surprise after recording 12 steals and 2 blocks. They also shot 45.1% from the field, 22.6% from three, and 76.2% from the line.

Victor Oladipo led the team in scoring with 23 points in the second game returning to the court. Bam Adebayo took over finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists shooting 7-11 from the field. Butler did not play due to a knee inflammation as he put up 30.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this series on 54.3% shooting.

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Trae Young reflects on Miami Heat’s defense comparing it to high school

Trae Young Of Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young – Atlanta Hawks

Trae Young has grown to become one of the best shooters in the league at the moment. His quickness and handles have added to his game making him an instant threat to defenders guarding him. The player spoke on the Miami Heat’s defense after their Game 4 loss saying, “I haven’t been guarded like this in a long time.”

“Obviously you guard like this every now and then, but consistently since like high school. Obviously, it’s way better competition, so its hard for me to score a lot more through the double teams and face guard at this level.” The player only averaged 15.4 points per game this series which tells us a lot about the Heat’s defensive power. Young put up 28.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists on 46% shooting during the regular season.

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