Analysis: The first thing you need to know about Game 2 of this series is that the Heat drilled 15 threes. If you're the Hawks, there's nothing you can really do about that unless of course they hit most of those threes because of poor rotations on defense. I highly doubt the Heat will hit 15 threes in a game again in this series, so the Hawks shouldn't be too worried about this loss. Of course they will have to win one in Miami now though for sure, which is not going to be easy for a team that struggles on the road. They should really focus on their defense in Game 3 and not let the Heat get off offensively from the start. The Heat will probably win at least one game at home, which could set up what looks to be a 7 game series.
Key Players of The Game
Dwyane Wade: Wade had a much better performance in Game 2 than in Game 1. He finished with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block, and 2 steals, while shooting 11 of 20 from the field and drilling 6 threes.
Daequan Cook: Cook was the other player on the Heat who killed the Hawks from deep. He nailed 6 of his 9 three point attempts and finished with 20 points. The Hawks would be wise to not leave him open so much going forward in this series.
Jermaine O'Neal: After a terrible Game 1 performance, O'Neal was much more solid In Game 2. He finished with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks, while shooting 6 of 9 from the field. Miami needs him to be a strong low post presence in order to give them some balance on offense. Without O'Neal putting up decent numbers, I don't think Miami can win this series.
Josh Smith: Smith was somewhat of a disappointment during the regular season, but he has being playing well in this series so far. He finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
Joe Johnson: Johnson did not have a strong game and finished with 16 points on just 5 of 13 shooting. He also had zero assists on the night. Johnson needs to be better on the offensive end for the Hawks, who rely on him as their number 1 guy, because he certainly didn't play like one in Game 2.
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