In the future, Spoelstra of the Miami Heat would be criticized for lacking strategy, but his ability to spectacularly utilize the "James-Wade Connection" was already an outstanding achievement. It was truly difficult to devise tactics beyond a one-star four-shooter approach to aid James.
James and Hughes consulted among themselves and came up with a playing style that allowed them to coordinate, but it was still rough around the edges. Maybe after playing for a year and a half, it would improve, but now, Bickerstaff had observed for a quarter and had already found a counter-strategy.
When the Knight's turn to attack came, Hughes charged the basket… and missed again!
Facing targeted adjustments by the Bobcats, he couldn't think of a counter-strategy on the spot, he could only force a shot as passing was not an option.
Fortunately, this time Varejao sneaked behind Okafor and scored a putback for two points.
