It was because he could quickly circumvent the defenses, allowing the Heat's double-teaming on LeBron beyond the three-point line to be particularly successful!
And when LeBron couldn't break through easily, Howard, used to him "feeding the ball," was immediately in trouble. Coupled with the obstructions of Kevin Love and Chris Bosh under the Heat's basket.
Kevin Garnett was crushed into pieces by his template "Little Garnett."
Howard also couldn't push through the unchanged-weight Kevin Love.
Originally not passing, now unable to secure a position under the basket.
By the end of the game, Howard scored 19 points and 9 rebounds, far below his season average.
LeBron was the same, double-teamed throughout the game, he only managed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, with a shooting percentage of just 30%!
In contrast, on the Heat's side:
Wade scored 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Chris Bosh 25 points, 12 rebounds; Kevin Love 19 points, 10 rebounds!
