rpbooks Chapter 240 Invincible
Chapter 240 Invincible
Chapter 240 Invincible
For the next 10 minutes, both An Luo and Westbrook were on the court.While they were constantly looking for opportunities to score, they also actively suppressed the fiery state of the Celtics at the beginning of the second half through their own defense.
Throughout the third quarter, the two sides played a 33:25.The Thunder's tenacity allowed them to close the score to only 2 points.They had a chance to overtake, but Horford stood up at the critical moment and scored consecutive inside shots.Keep the lead for the Celtics.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the main players of both sides continued to rest off the court.After some competition in the third quarter, these players are still very tired.To ensure that they can exert their due strength in the final battle, the players' physical strength must be relatively abundant.
However, the substitute lineups of both sides played with tasks.The Celtics must maintain their advantage and expand as much as possible; the Thunder will tie the score and wait for an opportunity to overtake.Therefore, the excitement of the game in these few minutes is no worse than when the main players are on the court.
As soon as they played, the Thunder took the lead.
Christon first steals Rozier, counterattacks and makes two free throws to help the Thunder tie the score.When Jaylen Brown scored a layup to regain the lead, he hit a three-pointer at the top of the arc and overtook again.Subsequently, Jaylen Browne scored three goals in a row from outside, helping the Celtics regain the lead, and suddenly opened the point difference to 7 points.
Westbrook couldn't sit still at this time.He stood up from his seat, then came to Donovan and told him that he was ready to play.
"Russell, I'm going to put you on the court to finish this game. But not now. All you need to do now is rest, you are tired tonight. Trust your teammates, they can handle it."
Donovan didn't play Westbrook.Today's game was very difficult. Although the playing time was not more than a few minutes more than other games, Westbrook was fighting against Smart throughout the game.He is really tired.
Fortunately, after that, Ilyasova hit a three-pointer from the outside to help the Thunder stabilize their position.
An Luo paid more attention to Jaylen Brown.The days of the Flower Show are far less moist than my own.Although he also played as a substitute, Jaylen Brown didn't get much playing time.There is no shortage of players of his type in the Celtics, and in this kind of team where everyone is a soldier, the competition is very fierce.Fortunately, he played very well today.Especially at this moment, they have scored 10 points in a row!
With Rozier's mid-range hit, the Celtics once again overtook the score.
87:86, 6 minute and 18 seconds left in the game.
At this time of a dead ball, Donovan sent his main players on the field.Immediately, Stevenson played all his trump cards.The two sides are about to start the final contest.
Westbrook patted his hands hard, then grabbed the rolling basketball from the floor.He dribbled twice, then feinted to the left, followed the gap on Smart's right, and rushed across the three-point line.He played resolutely, and Crowder, who came over against the defense, just hit a jumper.
The basketball hit the net, and the Thunder blew the clarion call for a general attack.
Subsequently, Bradley used Crowder's cover to get rid of An Luo's defense and responded with a long two-pointer.For this victory, they also do not want to give up.
Adams received Westbrook's lob in the paint and played equally resolutely.Horford, who played against him, switched defenses when Adams pulled out to pick and roll Westbrook.Now, Crowder, who has five fouls on his official back, although the opponent is very strong, his height and tonnage are not at Adams' level.
When Adams moved his footsteps, his body suddenly exerted strength, and Claude was still a little overwhelmed.In the end, he made an easy turn, shortened his body, got under Claude's arm, and scored the ball.Claude has tried hard to defend, but was still scored by the opponent.
Moreover, the referee's whistle sounded immediately.
Crowder made a defensive foul and received an extra penalty!
After this foul, Claude will say goodbye to the game.He was a little confused, not knowing where his foul was.But the referee didn't listen to his argument.Stick to your verdict.
Adams made the free throw steadily.
89:91, the score is still tight.
Next, the Celtics showed their very tough side.After Horford was double-teamed by Adams and Kanter, he forced a layup and scored a goal. Bradley then stole Westbrook and assisted Smart with a dunk.In an instant, he held the advantage in his own hands again.
Thunder did not show weakness here.Westbrook's mistake gave the opponent a chance, so he had to find it himself.Instead of calling for cover this time, he suddenly accelerated and passed Smart directly.Then facing Olynik, who was on the bench for Crowder, scored the ball with the Shammgod he is most familiar with.
The whole process was lightning fast.
Chesapeake Energy Arena erupted into a burst of enthusiastic cheers.An Luo was beside him, and he couldn't help shaking his head.This is not the first time he has seen Westbrook's offense, but he will be surprised every time.The individual breakthrough ability of this league's top defender is really handsome and effective.
You know, An Luo is very envious of these things.Although he could have it right away, the price he spent was too high for his life to bear.
Until 39 seconds left in the game, the Celtics scored another two-pointer.The two sides battled to a 98 tie.
Westbrook quickly pushed across the center line and then slammed into the paint.He wants to grab time to score a goal, even if the opponent also scores later, they still have time to attack.After he rushed in, the Celtics shrank three people to the inside at once.But Westbrook didn't force it, but distributed the ball to the outside.
When An Luo received a pass from Westbrook at the top of the arc, Bradley knew it was going to be bad.He didn't care so much anymore, and rushed out directly.But An Luo moved faster than him, and completed the shot without waiting for the opponent to approach.
"Shh!"
This ball is crucial.After the ball was scored, Westbrook rushed over and collided with An Luo!
Now it's time for the Celtics to make things difficult.
Stevenson called a timeout and set up the play.For them, there are not many choices.There are only 29 seconds left. Unlike the Thunder, they can attack one.You can only press the time, either fight for three points; or hit a two-pointer, and then foul.What Stevenson has to do is how to help these players to score this goal.
Donovan just repeatedly emphasized defense.Especially the perimeter defense, if it doesn't work, foul early, and absolutely don't let the opponent have a chance to shoot from outside the three-point line!
(End of this chapter)