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Chapter 481 Failure
Chapter 481 Failure
Popovich looked at the time and decided to keep the last timeout first, and let the players find a way to get the game done.
Duncan stepped out of the baseline, looked at the score and the time, and then sent the ball to Ginobili.
Xu Tian was man-marking Tony Parker, obviously not suitable for receiving the ball.
Manu Ginobili and Nick Young dribbled the ball upfield, ignoring the boos of the crowd, and passed the ball to Kawhi Leonard who was in the paint for a position.
George really lost his strength, his strength was much weaker than usual, unable to withstand Kawhi Leonard, and was found an offensive space.This is an obvious defensive error, but there is no way to make up for it!
Xu Tian looked at the ball shot by Kawhi Leonard and knew that this shot would go in, but he still chose to attack the penalty area and try to grab an offensive rebound!
Basketball, hit the bullet box!
105-108, 21.3 seconds!
Scott has no timeout, and Popovich refuses to call a timeout. He can only watch the players serve from the backcourt. Fortunately, there is plenty of time and there is a chance to tie the score.
Seeing the familiar point difference, Lakers fans can't help but pray, they hope that the Lakers' offense can score this time.
The Spurs' defense was all mentioned near the three-point line, determined to defend against the Lakers' three-point shots, and let the Lakers break through and hit two points.
Xu Tian dribbled the ball again and was double-teamed. He didn't find a breakthrough opportunity, and because of the shadow of the previous game, he didn't shoot directly, but passed the ball to Nick Young on the right.
Nick Young could see the time on the timer, stabilized the rhythm slightly, and jumped directly to shoot.
Ginobili gave up the pincer defense against Xu Tian ahead of time, unexpectedly came to Nick Young's side, and blocked the shot.
The basketball changed its course and fell straight into Duncan's hands.
Duncan reacted quickly, holding the ball with both hands, waiting for the Lakers to foul him.The Lakers have no timeout, which is the best way to deal with it.
Kobe was a little dissatisfied with Xu Tian's final choice to pass the ball, so he called him to the sidelines and asked him why he didn't take the last shot.In his point of view, even if two people double-team, the head star should take the key shot.
Xu Tian was speechless, he could only blame himself for the mistake, and then returned to the court to watch Duncan's two free throws.
Duncan has a big heart, ignored the boos of the fans, and made two free throws!
Barkley said: "The Lakers have no timeout, and they are five points behind. There is basically no hope of a comeback. Their first two home games will be completely broken by the Spurs."
Kenny Smith said: "Who would have thought that Xu, who was omnipotent in the last round of the game, fell into the quagmire of double-teaming in the first two games of this round of the series, and his performance was far below expectations. Perhaps the Lakers really have no chance." .”
Barkley said: "You are on my side now! I did say on the show that the Lakers are likely to be eliminated by the Spurs."
Xu Tian made a frontcourt shot. Although he hit a three-pointer, there was only 0.9 seconds left, and there was basically no suspense.
The Spurs sent the backcourt ball, and Ginobili threw the ball into the sky, killing the fleeting time.
The final whistle sounded, and the game officially ended!
The Lakers 108-110 the Spurs, accidentally lost two home games in a row, and the series score is currently 0-2!
Barkley broadcast the scores of the two sides and said: "The reason why the Lakers were able to reach the second position in the Western Conference is largely due to Xu's unsolvable performance. Because Kobe was unable to play, the Spurs could wantonly double-team Xu. This is equivalent to Strangling the Lakers' neck, as long as Xu can't break the double-team, they have no hope of advancing."
Kenny Smith did have some feelings for the Lakers, sighed slightly, and said: "The Lakers are not completely without chance. As long as other players can stand up, there is still hope to reverse the situation in the series. Although the hope is very slim, there is indeed a possibility." possibility."
Barkley said: "Kenny, are you serious? The Spurs only lost three home games in the regular season, which can basically reflect their dominance at home. The Lakers couldn't beat them at home. In San Antonio, even more It's hopeless."
Alice didn't know much about basketball, and after listening to Barkley and Kenny Smith's commentary, she felt very heavy.She knew how much Xu Tian wanted to win, and also knew that the loss of this game must have hit him hard, but she also knew that Xu Tian needed to adjust himself now, and did not send messages to disturb him.
Xu Tian did not accept interviews from reporters, nor did he smash the locker room or player tunnel like other stars. He returned to the locker room with a calm expression, sat back on the chair, closed his eyes and recalled the past two games.
The more Xu Tian thought about it, the more he felt uncomfortable. He covered his head with a towel and let the sweat drip down from his forehead.He has a strong sense of loss, thinking that he has failed many people's expectations, and this feeling makes it difficult for him to breathe.
The sideline reporter was interviewing Kawhi Leonard and when asked how he defended Xu Tian, he replied: "Xu is the MVP of the regular season and has a historical level of touch. It is difficult to defend him, but we did it. .”
"Congratulations on taking a 2-0 lead. You will return to the Spurs home game next. Do you think there is a chance to end this round of the series there?"
"The game has to be played game by game, and we will know when the time comes." Kawhi Leonard replied cautiously.
The Lakers locker room was very quiet, no one spoke.They didn't expect the series against the Spurs to start so badly.
The night sky in Los Angeles is so gloomy that it seems to be dripping water.
Lakers fans are frustrated, but they have different personalities and express their frustration in different ways.Some people cursed loudly, some people had red eyes, and some people suppressed their emotions in their hearts and did not show them, but these have become the Ukiyo-e at the main entrance of the Staples Center.
Raindrops finally fell from the sky, forcing the fans who gathered outside the stadium to talk about the game to leave quickly.
Boss Jin, Li Feng and Xu Wenye walked to the main entrance of the venue with heavy steps, said good night to each other, and then went back to their cars.
Li Feng and Xu Wenye drove to Walnut City, while Boss Jin sat in the car, waiting for Xu Tian to come out of the stadium.
Kobe finished the interview and returned to the locker room, knowing that Xu Tian was feeling worse than anyone else, so he didn't blame him again, and sat back on the chair in the same frustration, asking about the possibility of Gary Vitti's early comeback.
Gary Vitti is a professional trainer, so naturally he would not be emotional, so he rejected Kobe's request for an early comeback.This is his duty and he must fulfill it.
Scott wanted to comfort the players a few words, but he couldn't find the words, and he also felt somewhat depressed, so he simply didn't speak.
Los Angeles Lakers fans began to show pessimism, posting on various forums, thinking that their playoff journey will end in this round.
The oppressive atmosphere was like dark clouds in the sky, gradually covering Los Angeles.
(End of this chapter)