It seems Durant's desire for victory tonight has overcome his instincts.
Hansen still hasn't found his shooting touch from the perimeter this quarter; it's like a mad woman you can't easily appease.
However, Hansen's drives to the basket became more determined this quarter, leading to a rapid accumulation of fouls against the Heat, forcing Riley to broaden his rotation.
This resulted in a noticeable decline in the Heat's offensive efficiency on the court.
Every strategy has its cost, and Hansen is making Riley pay that price.
Another piece of good news for the Cavaliers is that with Hansen's aggressive defense, Durant's shooting touch also started to decline this quarter.
By the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers had narrowed the score to 75-80.
However, when the game entered the final quarter, the Heat's depth began to show.
Although not in Riley's plan, it was indeed an advantage the Heat has always had.
