Chapter 462: An Important Player Injured! (1/3)
The first half of the game made the fans at the scene addicted!
69:66! The Lakers overtook the Spurs in the last 1 minute of the first half!
But the game was only halfway played. And today, in order to get a certain amount of rest, the Spurs will definitely fight with the Lakers!
Today's game is about the same as the previous one.
But when the last game was played for two quarters, the score was still five points behind.
Today is 3 points ahead!!
Many players on the Lakers team feel like they are on fire in their bodies.
They feel that today's game against the Spurs is particularly physically draining!
More than each of the previous three games!
Clarkson, who watched two quarters of the game, felt some discomfort in his legs, and said goodbye to his teammates in the locker room.
And said that he would watch the game when he went back.
In the case of Kobe Bryant's rest, Li Feng led the team to overtake the score!
There is still a lot of hope for the Lakers in this game.
Although the Spurs are fighting so hard, at this moment, it is playing at Staples Arena!
After a brief goodbye to Clarkson, most of the players rested as soon as possible.
Wharton went into the room to take a look, and then went back quietly.
......
Popovich felt that the first two quarters were too hard.
The physical exertion of the players on both teams is significant.
If the Spurs want to ensure that they overtake the Lakers in the final quarter, then they need to ensure the fitness of key players.
Although kawaii can play, he is also full of physical energy.
But Popovich didn't want to play with "James tactics". The whole game let the small card play.
At most, you can play for more than 40 minutes, no more than 46 minutes.
Back in the third quarter, the Spurs lineup was Dedmon, Gasol, Green, Mills and Jonathan.
At the end of the Lakers are Mozgov, Nance, Nick Young, Kobe Bryant and Li Feng.
Popovich: "Work on the defensive end!" Kobe Bryant can be weaker defensively, but in terms of score difference, I hope it doesn't exceed 10 points.
Pay attention to the interior defense, and the outside must increase the defense except for Kobe......"
A few seconds before the start of the game, Popovich told his players.
After all, their ability to control the field is a little weaker than that of a formation.
The basketball came to Jonathan, and Calderon immediately caught up with him!
In less than 5 seconds, the basketball came to Kobe!
The atmosphere of the fans is starting to heat up!
In Mills' place, it didn't take long for Kobe Bryant to shoot a direct jump shot from a long distance and a 2-point hollow shot!
71:66! After hitting, Kobe Bryant watched the live game score seriously!
played by himself, and the Spurs' main team changed a lot, so they waited for Leonard to play.
If he doesn't play, the Lakers will keep scoring and keep widening the difference.
Jonathan sprinted quickly to the frontcourt, and Danny Green then received the basketball.
Popovich: "Don't hit it hard! Time can be consumed up to 20 seconds, and the key is in passing and attacking efficiency. ”
The Spurs coach on the sidelines shouted at his players with some nervousness at this time.
Green heard Popovich's words and glanced back.
The basketball was then snatched away by Nance Jr.
Popovich immediately looked at the sky at a 45-degree angle......
By the time Green reacted, Kobe Bryant was already halfway through!
Jonathan, who went up to the top, became a sparring partner again.
Kobe Bryant glanced down at his feet this time, and then hit a three-point jumper!
Mills missed a three-point shot, the Lakers quickly switched offense and defense, and then Nick Young scored on a layup!
When the whole Lakers team made a posture to fight with the Spurs, the Spurs couldn't keep up.
Parker and Ginobili are not in a hurry off the court. But Popovich began to move around the sidelines frequently.
If they want to win this game, they have to keep an eye on the Lakers' score!
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Spurs came on the bench and did not do a good job.
The Cavaliers have said in front of the media more than once this season that they must win the championship this season!
From the playoffs, it can also be seen that they have worked hard!
On one side are a variety of young and strong players in the East, and on the other side are the Spurs, who are generally older.
If they can sweep the Lakers, then the Spurs will have plenty of time to prepare for the Cavaliers!
Whether it's the players on the Green Shirts or the Cavaliers' side, it's not easy for the Spurs.
Because the older Parker and Ginobili have not yet retired.
The Spurs are now in the middle of the pack and haven't fully transitioned to the new generation of Spurs.
The Spurs players present saw the coach's face turn blue at this time.
They all knew what was going on, so Mills became extra cautious after half-time.
The basketball finally came to Green, and in the battle with Nick Young, Danny Green hit a quick jumper three-point shot!
In addition to playing small forward and having a good defense, the Spurs' Green can also play the position of shooting guard!
Good shooting touch, can chase points for the Spurs in time!
Then Nick Young's three-pointer came out of the basket! Jonathan and Gasol cooperated, and in the end, Gasol singled out with his back to Nance Jr.!
76:71! Kobe Bryant is about to ask for the ball, and the third quarter of the game may be the Lakers' best chance to chase points!
Under the Spurs' three-man package, Kobe Bryant jumped directly and let Mills get a 3-point shot after the foul!
Bryant then walked to the free throw line, looked at the small card sitting on the court again, and then dribbled the basketball a few times to watch Leonard throw the ball in.
Popovich felt his breathing heaving violently, and he was emotional.
The current state of the Spurs is that if Leonard or Parker doesn't play, the Lakers can hold the Spurs!
Then the Spurs had two turnovers, Calderon scored once on a layup, and Kobe Bryant hit a three-pointer!
85:71! The Spurs, on their side, couldn't help it.
Xiaoka also warmed up on the sidelines for half a minute at this time, and then came on the court after high-fives with Green.
"Defend! Defend! Defend!! ”
The fans at the scene began to shout loudly for the Lakers at this time!
The little card came to the field.
Keep your head down.
Kobe: "What are you doing up here?" Watching how the Spurs failed? ”
Leonard: "Hello. ”
Bryant: "......"
Get. It's a player who makes people embarrassed in all sorts of ways.
The Black Mamba wanted to make the fight a little more intense and deliberately provoke Kawaii, but he couldn't.
The kawaii in front of him was too quiet, and the game began Jonathan passed the ball to Leonard.
The latter faced the bag of Kobe Bryant and Nick Young, and finally threw the ball out after screaming on the court!
Then he didn't stand firm and fell out of the arena directly!
A long-range 2-point hollow hit!
With a twist of his right foot, Popovich immediately asked how the little card was.
Leonard: "No, not hurt. ”
limped to the backyard. Kawaii didn't want to end up like this right away.
He wants to win quickly so he can rest with the team.
There was a pain in his right foot, and Leonard felt the sweat on his body flow faster.
Kobe Bryant pushed him hard, and the black mamba didn't know that Kawaii had just pinned his right leg at this time.
Received the basketball when he was stuck with him, and then immediately matched with the small card.
Kobe: "If it doesn't work, we'll have to take a timeout soon"
As he was talking, the basketball was cut off directly by kawaii!
Such an action infuriated Kobe! After the black mamba immediately turned around and grabbed the basketball, he suddenly started to speed up, and finally let Gasol get a foul under the basket and play 2+1!
Kawaii then received a pass from his teammates and got the black question mark for a foul in a maneuver with Nick Young and Kobe.
All 3 penalties are hit! Leonard looks a lot better.
The Lakers are fast in their transition between offense and defense! Nance Jr. immediately received a pass from Mozgov, and Jr. immediately followed!
Nance Jr.'s dribbling speed and awareness of protecting the basketball are not strong, at this time, break the ball in his hand, and score again immediately to shorten the score difference!
But that's when Kawaii tripped over Calderon's right foot!
Then he didn't stand firm and twisted it at Kobe's place again......
Xiaoka spun around like Mao Hua and fell to the ground heavily......
Kobe Bryant didn't know that Leonard would make this dangerous move behind him, and the Lakers were aiming to score again right away!
Popovich stood on the sidelines, his heart pounding.
The Spurs' team doctor came on the court at this time, and after asking Leonard how he felt at this time, the stretcher was lifted.
Leonard: "I seem to be hurt. ”
Popovich: "It's okay...... There are other people in the game. Don't overthink ......"
The old man still regretted it in his heart at this time.
When Xiaoka's right foot was uncomfortable just now, he should have taken a timeout and replaced him!
At that time, Popovich also thought that he would have to take a timeout after a few more rounds.
Because kawaii was still able to score in the arena at that time, it didn't seem to be a problem.
When Leonard was carried off the field on a stretcher, the fans applauded.
It's a way for fans to pay homage to their players.
The Lakers players almost all stood up, as if trying to make sure it was Leonard on the stretcher.
The Spurs immediately sent demon knives into the field.
The third quarter ended with 92:86! The Lakers extended the margin by 6 points!
On the field of the Western Conference Finals this season, a similar scene appeared again!
In the playoffs of the Spurs last season, Leonard was unable to play due to injury and was finally eliminated by the opponent!
And this season's Spurs, kawaii is injured again!
In the fourth quarter, the lineup on the Spurs' side was Aldridge, Dedmon, Ginobili, Mills and Parker!
By this time, Ginobili was already looking tired, but his handling of the ball was still very good in the third quarter.
The Lakers once stretched the difference to 10 points, and in the end, it was the demon knife who dragged the difference back to 6 points at the end!
The Spurs still want to win today.
At this time, they were faced with the fact that the most important player in the team, Kawaii, was no longer able to play.
So the best result of this season should be the Western Conference championship, right?
The Lakers' lineup on this end is Zubac, Randle, Ingram, Kobe Bryant and Li Feng!!
At this time, the Lakers players had very terrifying eyes!
Randall's eyes looked like he was going to fight!
Gasol was replaced for fitness reasons.
There were also some players who were inexperienced, so Popovich kept Ginobili playing for that reason.
Although the Lakers didn't do anything like mobilization before the start of the fourth quarter.
But the players know it's a big opportunity!
When the card is on the field, the game will be very difficult to play!
And while the Spurs are still working well without Leonard, their scoring ability will drop a lot!
The main task of the demon knife in this section of the game is to organize the team, and he no longer has much physical strength to break through and score jumpers after various entanglements with opponents.
At the beginning of the game, Kobe Bryant rushed directly to the front court with the ball, where Ginobili was, and soon let Dedmon foul after passing him directly, and then the basketball hit the board into the basket!
Then Parker hit a three-pointer!
After receiving Zubac's pass, Ingram turned and threw the ball in as hard as a baseball!
The basketball crossed a flat arc in the air, and was then caught by Li Feng!
In the case of no defense, Li Feng jumped up and hit a three-point hollow shot!
97:86! Popovich's eyes darkened again at this time, and after taking a few deep breaths, the old man turned and walked back.
His body shook imperceptibly a few times.
I don't know what happened to Xiaoka's injury, and if Leonard didn't participate in the Finals, maybe this championship would really be the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bryant was going to basketball again, and then hit a three-point shot under the bag of Parker and Mills!
After landing, the black mamba made a "gliding" action.
The Lakers fans at the scene began to shout frantically for the team!
In the Western Conference finals, tonight is the first time that the Lakers have taken the initiative!
The demon knife couldn't pass the ball several times, and finally passed Li Feng, and Kobe Bryant gritted his teeth at Ingram and passed the ball again before dividing the ball to Dedmon.
The latter scores from close range!
Kobe Bryant immediately held the ball across the half, and the Spurs players were nervous!
In the end, under the three-person package, Li Feng also scored three points after receiving the ball and jumping!
“MVP! MVP! MVP......”
At this time, the scene began to shout "MVP" is coming! Spurs' new main forward player is injured!
And the Lakers have two heavyweight scoring guards on the team at this time!!
Parker and Ginobili glanced at each other, and the game was almost decided.
The two cooperated with each other, and soon Parker struggled to get rid of Li Feng and immediately hit a 2-point jumper!
This time, Ingram hit a three-point shot, and then the demon knife immediately jumped to shoot a long-range three-pointer after halftime!
103:93! The two veterans of the Spurs really fight!
At this time, on the court, if you want to compete with the Lakers, you know to keep shooting 2-pointers!
Rely on the three of point guard Parker, small forward Ginobili and big center Aldridge to attack.
And the Lakers' three-point point is not so accurate, they have a chance to win this game.
Kobe Bryant took the initiative to go to basketball at this time, and in the shouts of "MVP" on the spot, he ran murderously to Parker!
Finally hit a three-point shot next to Parker! Mills had just wrapped up Kobe Bryant with Parker, but ......
This guy just can't prevent it!
Wharton was so excited on the sidelines at this time!
Regardless of the rest of the game, the chances of them winning today are very good! The Spurs kept passing the ball, and finally Mills hit a three-pointer!
Bryant attracted two defenders again, and then passed the ball to Li Feng!
Dedmon and Ginobili are ready to defend Li Feng's three-pointer at any time!!
But when Li Feng jumped up, he found that the basketball was not running to the basket......
Bryant ran straight past the Spurs players! After receiving the basketball in the air, the score is slammed!!