Chapter 787 [Three Points of Saving Life]
After four matches, experts said it was difficult to predict the outcome of the match. The strength of the two sides is very close and evenly matched. The difference between victory and defeat is who makes the mistake in the game
Ginobili made 6 turnovers, shot 2 in B, successfully went undercover, and Green finally looked like an ordinary player.
The fifth battle is the "Battle of Tennoyama", and as long as you win, you can get match points. Now the Spurs are under more pressure, and if they lose again, there are still two away games left, and it is almost impossible to win the championship. Vicky gave a death order and said everything to win.
** Vicky also made a point of talking to Parker. 'We can't afford to lose two home games in a row. Tony, you're terrible at this series. I don't care what method you use to score, you can't be pressed by Zhou Xuan every game. β
Parker had just two points and assists in the last game and just three shots in the second half. And he can't break through, he passes the ball as soon as he is blocked, Parsons and Chandler are very successful in defending him. Parker, who doesn't break through and doesn't go to the basket, can't wield the power of the Spurs' pick-and-roll tactics.
The atmosphere was at its peak in Game 5, with reporters interviewing some fans outside the arena before the game.
"The Spurs have experience, great roster depth, and I'm sure they'll beat the Knicks to win the title," Fan A said. β
Fan B said: "The Knicks are a bunch of guys who can't be named, and I don't believe a mage can beat Gd Gare Allen. β
Fan C said: "The Spurs core is getting older, and I hope Duncan can get another championship ring before he retires, so that he will have one more ring than Kobe." β
Fan Ding said: "As long as the Chinese are prevented, the Knicks are nothing to fear, I am optimistic about the Spurs." β
In San Antonio, people support the Spurs, but there are more people around the world who foul and support the Knicks. Especially Chinese fans all support the Knicks, Zhou Xuan won the regular season MP three times, fans hope to see the birth of a new champion, and defending the title is the first step. As long as he defends his title, he will get more accolades.
American fans also want to see Zhou Xuan continue to create a zΓ o miracle. A win would have earned him the third championship ring of his career, and Jordan was still empty-handed at his age.
In the locker room, D'Antoni emphasized strengthening the confrontation, failing to prevent timely fouls, and also emphasized the defense of Danny Green, who was in great shape in this series and became a wonder man.
The Spurs players' appearance ceremony was very low-key, there was nothing new, and it was all leftovers from decades of playing. However, their morale is very high, and everyone has confidence on their faces.
Spurs changed, Parker, Green, Bamot, Duncan, Split.
Green is better defensively at the No. 2 position, and Bamot is also on his defensive ability, and Vic wants to reuse him. Split, on the other hand, has a height advantage, he can defend and play, and the only flaw is that he has a poor shot.
The Knicks sent Chou Xuan, Matthews, Leonard, Anderson, Chandler. Playing resolutely on the court, he played small-ball tactics and returned to the right track this time. D'Antoni guessed that his opponent might be a big man and no longer considered a cameo in the No. 4 position.
Chandler won with a jumper, and the Knicks attacked first.
Zhou Xuan passed to Leonard, and the middle and Chandler covered without the ball and cut into the bottom corner on the right side. Recently, the Spurs have been defending in the United States, and this kind of air cut will play against Duncan or Split, and let Leonard take the ball on the periphery to attract Bamot's defense, and the offense will be easier.
Leonard passes the ball to Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan took the ball frame, moved the ball to 45 degrees under his crotch, and faced Split. Chandler cuts to the basket. Zhou Xuan dribbled under his crotch and took a big step towards the bottom line. Split hurriedly followed, and Zhou Xuan passed the ball from Split's side to the inside with his right hand.
It was a backhand pass, which was not easy, the timing was just right, and Chandler was comfortable receiving it. Duncan let go of the left bottom corner and Matthews switched defenses. If it's an interior who is good at passing, the ball is an open three-point opportunity, but Chandler chose to go up and turn and shoot the basketball with both hands. Duncan was a little slower and didn't foul, and if he was plagued by fouls, the game would not be good......
The Spurs attacked, Parker and Duncan blocked and misplaced against Anderson.
Parker broke through with the ball, and Anderson switched defenses. Duncan's high position attracted Leonard's defense, giving him space to go heads-up. Parker was very depressed in these four games, and Anderson's road he knew, that is, to break through the middle, Chandler would cover the bottom line, and let go of the players on the weak side. Despite the availability, Parker's passing awareness was average, and the two big men were in the way, and he couldn't find the gap.
Zhou Xuan also often faces this kind of bag, often throwing the ball on the rebound and bouncing it to the other side. Parker has seen him many times this season, but he has not dared to try once. He only has offense at his peak, almost all of which are decent, and he doesn't have a zΓ o force.
The ball is passed down the middle, and Duncan takes a stand. Split on the side gave Green cover, Duncan passed the ball to the left side 6 degrees, Green received the ball and shot, and the ball hollowed into the net......
Zhou Xuan sighed secretly, Green is a god in this series. His ability to score on his own is very poor, and he is not destined to become a superstar, but his ability to shoot when he catches the ball is top-notch, he shoots quickly, and he can also ensure a high shooting rate. At the beginning of the Cavaliers, no one paid attention to such a bull, and he was given to the Spurs for nothing as an addition to the trade.
The Knicks attacked, Zhou Xuan and Chandler blocked, dodged Parker with the ball, and shot in one step inside the three-point line on the right side.
Split was a little slower to change defense, and Zhou Xuan scored with a mid-range shot. Simple.
** Vicky shouted "change defense" on the court, Split is a high school forward after all, and his mobility cannot be compared with that of a guard, and Zhou Xuan's 6-degree jump shot is extremely accurate.
Parker also used a pull-up jumper in the next round, which was deflected wide by Anderson. Parker is the league's leading point guard in the restricted area, and his shot isn't inexplicable.
In the next round, Split changed the defense in time, and Parker chased the bag to force Zhou Xuan to pass. After the ball was passed, the others blocked Leonard's shot with a turnaround
The two sides began to stalemate, fighting hard to defend. Chandler was in the basket, and the Spurs couldn't easily score in the low post and pass back from outside the box.
Only Green's steady three-point shooter is obviously not enough, and the Spurs continue to have Bamot on the court and slowly grind with the Knicks in order to defend. Leonard couldn't hit Bamot with the ball, and Matthews was also entangled by Green. Now Parker is defending Zhou Xuan, and there are no obvious loopholes in other positions.
The quarter was 18-6, another low score, the scene was very intense, and the defense was too tight.
In the second quarter, they still fought defense, and both sides couldn't open it, and the Knicks led by one point at halftime 37-3.
Barkley said: "Neither side can afford to lose this game, the Spurs fought fiercely today, and the Knicks didn't play a fast break. β
"It's easy for two teams with no obvious weaknesses to play this kind of game, and I don't think it's going to be a high score today," Smith said. β
Zhou Xuan continued to play in the second half, and since entering the finals, he has only rested for 6 minutes in the second quarter, and the rest of the time is full. Playing a progressive jΓΉ is also related to the increase in his playing time, in fact, the efficiency has always been high.
In the second half of the third quarter, Zhou Xuanwei was over. The Knicks played double cover, Anderson and Bleche covered their teammates for the air cut, and Zhou Xuan organized at the top of the arc, sending four assists in a row, leading the team to play a 1 plan and 2 shockwaves, and the point difference widened to double digits for the first time.
In the last attack, Zhou Xuan singled out Parker, took a step to the right after dribbling under his crotch six times in a row, and then took the ball and stepped back to shoot a three-point shot.
The Knicks led 6-55 heading into the fourth quarter.
Fans who support the Knicks are excited. They are very close to winning and if they win this one, they will almost certainly win the title.
As soon as the end of the quarter came up, the Knicks also controlled the situation. Chandler came on and formed an interior line with Parsons, who defended well on the break and low post. Leonard, Zhou Xuan, and Matthews also broke through the single defense very tightly, and did not give the Spurs an easy opportunity to shoot on the outside.
Parker was once again defended, worse than the last table, because he listened to the coach's arrangement to force a breakthrough, he shot a lot, the shooting rate was very low, only 6 of 15 shots, and became an undercover agent.
In the second half, the Knicks' offensive efficiency also dropped, but they still maintained their lead on defense. Zhou Xuan became the main point of attack, scored 4 points by playing Duncan in a misplaced position, and broke through to cause Dior to foul and hit both free throws.
In the final 41 seconds, the Knicks led by six points and mastered the ball, almost sealing the victory.
That's when the young players made mistakes. Parsons' intention was too obvious when he passed the ball to Zhou Xuan who cut to the bottom corner on the right side, and the ball was also very slow, and he was caught up by Dio with a brisk step, reached out and touched the basketball, and then jumped out of the sideline to save the ball back into the middle of the court, just in the hands of Parker, who was about to go.
Parker didn't disappoint Vic this time, hitting a three-point shot in the middle of the half. 6 to 2.
Zhou Xuan took control of the situation and used a light-second pass to Leonard, who missed a jumper, and the Knicks player quickly returned to defense.
The Spurs' final attack on Green missed a three-point shot, and it can be said that the Knicks were only one rebound away from victory.
Unfortunately, Chandler couldn't grab this crucial backcourt rebound, the ball bounced a little far, and Dior grabbed the priceless rebound and distributed it to the perimeter. Parker grabbed a three-pointer and missed, and this time the rebound was grabbed by Split.
In order to strengthen the defense, Chandler played three minutes today, far from his regular season playing time. He was tired at the last moment. Duncan was also tired, so Vic substituted him in the final two minutes for Split, which was the turning point of the game.
Split split the ball into the bottom corner, and Ray Allen took the ball and pulled away from the three-point line, hitting a life-saving three-pointer in the middle of the game to tie the score in the last minute and send the two sides into overtime.
Zhou Xuan had an ominous premonition. The Spurs reversed the gap, morale was high, and the home fans cheered for themselves. In terms of morale, the Knicks are clearly a cut behind.
Sure enough, after going into overtime, Leonard and Parsons were out of sorts. Bredsoe scored 4 points after receiving a pass from Zhou Xuan in the fast break, but his height disadvantage was taken advantage of by the Spurs, and Duncan scored on a misplaced shot.
At the last moment, Zhou Xuan and Anderson missed three points in gambling. The Knicks scored just six points in overtime, losing 94-1oo.
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