rpbooks Chapter 594 Another game decided by God
Chapter 594 Another game decided by God
Chapter 594 Another game decided by God
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, both sides played with full substitute lineups.
The lagging Spurs did not rush up to chase points.Of course, there are still 12 minutes in the game, and everything is still too late.
The Thunder took the lead in attacking.Felton held the ball and broke through to the basket on Grant's screen from beyond the three-point line.The latter immediately went down, and at the moment Felton raised his hand, he took off directly, stretched out his long arms and pressed the basketball into the hoop.
The Spurs' inside offense became particularly strong under Aldridge's explosion, but the defensive end did not do well enough.The Thunder have done several pick-and-roll lobs like this one.Before the opening of the fourth quarter, the old man of the Spurs mentioned this issue when he was interviewed by reporters.In the previous games, they conceded far more points at the basket than the Thunder.This is why they are still behind in the current situation where the outside offense is so precise.But it is still difficult for Aldridge to be both a father and a mother.
But looking back, Mills rushed to the basket and used his control of the rhythm to cause Noelle's foul.Subsequently, Mills stood on the free throw line and made two free throws.Returned the Thunder with two points at the fastest speed.
The two sides fought back and forth for several minutes.The score is still rising, but the point difference has not changed.The two sides are so deadlocked.The two head coaches both looked calm and breezy.But in fact, they are also worried.At least An Luo felt that Donovan was a little anxious.If the Thunder wants to win this game, they must try to gain a greater advantage.Who knows if the opponent's three-pointers will take the game away?Today's Spurs are very possible.
Fortunately, although the Spurs' three-pointers were still accurate, they did not get too many opportunities under the Thunder's strong perimeter defense.But Aldridge still does whatever he wants inside.After he returned to the field, with his fiery touch, he made two consecutive mid-range shots.Then received a pass from DeRozan and flew directly to abuse the frame.When facing Adams, Aldridge played very simply.Post up, arch back, and turn over for a jump shot.But the efficiency is extremely high.Those few three-pointers on the outside are not as prepared as the Spurs players, and the Thunder dare not prevent any of them.Therefore, can only watch Aldridge continue to approach the score.
In the last minute, the Spurs finally equalized the score.DeRozan played a "point guard" for the entire game, and finally used his iconic mid-range shot to help the Spurs complete the transition from behind to tied.
Subsequently, the game entered the first critical moment.
Westbrook slowly advances to the three-point line with the ball.When there are 12 seconds left in the attack time, the ball is given to Adams who pulls to the top of the arc.While the latter received the ball, Westbrook, Paul George and An Luo all ran.For a moment, the entire field looked like a mess.But this is not just running around!After An Luo bypassed Westbrook under the basket, he turned to the left corner and got rid of Forbes who had been following him.Just as White switched over, An Luo changed direction again, slipped along the baseline to the right, and set a screen for Paul George.Adams has quick eyesight and quick hands, and immediately passed the ball.After Paul George received the ball, neither DeRozan nor White explained the change of defense, and they all ran towards Paul George.After An Luo, who had moved to a 45-degree angle, received a pass from Paul George, he opened his hand and made a three-pointer.
133:130
The Thunder led by 3 points.At this point, there are 38 seconds left before the end of the game.
After the ball was scored, the Spurs quickly served.An Luo and others returned to their defensive positions immediately.DeRozan held the ball outside the three-point line and didn't seem to intend to attack.After a wave of time, DeRozan moved.He used the screen to attack the inside, and then put the ball on the backboard with a pull bar against Adams.But this ball is a bit reluctant.DeRozan wasn't able to completely get rid of Paul George's defense, so he had to pull and avoid the opponent's block.
The basketball hit the front of the hoop and bounced high.Adams and Aldridge jumped high and wrestled in the air, trying to control the crucial rebound.But in the end Aldridge won!He failed to grab the rebound on the first attempt, but slapped the basketball from Adams's hand to the backboard just once.Then quickly jump up again to fill the basketball.
133:132
The Thunder's lead is only 1 point.There are 15 seconds left in the game.
Donovan called a timeout very carefully.Although they only lead by 1 point, the Thunder has a huge advantage in the current game situation.As long as they complete this attack, they will be invincible.Even if they can't complete this attack and run out of time, they still win.Donovan traded Robertson for Grant, who was better offensively.At this time, there is no need to defend for the time being!
"Di!"
As the referee's whistle sounded, players from both sides returned to the field again.The next 15 seconds is the moment of life and death.Everything seems to be a repeat of the previous game.
The Spurs' defense was very active, but Westbrook still received a sideline kick from Adams.Just as he was about to take the ball away from the three-point line to press the time, the Spurs fouled.
However, this is what everyone expected.First, he desperately defends against receiving and receiving the serve, and if he cannot defend, he adopts foul tactics.Even if Westbrook makes two free throws, they still have a chance to attack and can drag the game into overtime.
Westbrook stood at the free throw line, his ears filled with boos.With the ball tucked around his waist with his left hand, he took a deep breath to calm himself down.Bend down, hit the ball three times in place, and then throw the ball.
"boom!"
No first penalty!
This is not good!This missed free throw means that the Thunder may be killed by the opponent.
Westbrook clapped his hands vigorously.It can be seen that he is a little annoyed.Also, losing the chain at a critical moment is the most uncomfortable thing.After high-fiving Adams and Grant, Westbrook stepped back to the free throw line, but the referee threw the basketball over, took a deep breath, repeated the action just now, and then threw the ball.
"brush!"
134:132
13 seconds, 2 points difference.The outcome is unpredictable!
The Spurs took advantage of the last timeout opportunity to quickly deploy tactics.In the end, should they rely on their surprisingly accurate three-pointers to kill the game, or steadily score two points and enter overtime.This is what everyone is most concerned about.
(End of this chapter)