Chapter 1597 Key Offense and Defense, 1 Point Narrowly Wins (Plus More to ~)
The 1 minute and 49 seconds before these two minutes was the fatal moment of this game. Who would have thought that the biggest hero before, the "coffin mamba" Andre who overtook the Warriors by seven points in one breath. Will Iguodala actually be the gravedigger of this game? Because he missed consecutive free throws, less than 2 minutes, a full 10 free throws, and then 1 of 10 free throws, plus the previous shooting percentage, he will definitely not make more than 3 free throws in this game. Oh my God. The Lakers took advantage of this time to score consecutive points and overtook them by 7 points in one go.
This huge change in the situation, like a tornado, came too fast, and many people just slipped their minds and found that the score difference was completely reversed. Well, now it's the Lakers who are starting to take advantage of the score difference. They'll start playing slower and slower. The Warriors have to start playing faster and faster. Aucklanders are now on the anxious side.
However, now the Lakers are not good at continuing to cut Iguodala, because the game has entered the time of "cutting people to protect", and if they cut people now, the gains outweigh the losses. The Warriors held back for a long time, and as soon as they came over, it was Durant, because it was the pentagonal pull, so Tang Qian had been pulled out, and Durant forcibly changed direction to break through, and then squeezed Ariza away, and it was a one-armed high-flying dunk. Boom ~ 5 points short ~
But there is no way to do it, the opponent's pentagram is pulled away, and you can only go out, and the Lakers must now ensure that the opponent's Curry is suppressed and not let them bloom at 2 points. Durant, on his side, depends on what effect the single defense can have. After all, now, the Lakers' scoring is also guaranteed. Tang Qian made a hard kill with his back, turned around, and caused Green's defensive foul, making 1 of 2 free throws. Then the Warriors were still Durant, a feint, shook Ariza, and went straight to the head, beep ~ score ~ and add a penalty! Durant made solid free throws, hit the shot, and was still 4 points away.
Lakers No. 29 Tang Qian also turned over on the right side of the hook and missed, but he grabbed this frontcourt rebound himself and got up again! Green fouled the player and committed 5 fouls, but Kerr didn't replace him because there was not much time in the game. This ball Tang Qian made 2 of 2 free throws on the free throw line. There is also a score difference of 6 points.
The opponent is still Durant. It can be seen that Durant's team status at this time is unshakable, he holds the ball and plays the final blow, and the rest of the Warriors do not interfere, consciously pull away, and do defensive containment for Durant. The ball was too threatening because of Du's seven-foot projection, Ariza was shaken, and Durant entered it, attracting the Lakers' help to defend it. But he didn't do it himself, and it seems that he has been with the Warriors for so long, which is much better than the original in the Thunder. Wholeness and passing organization, there has been some improvement. The Warriors' passing and cutting system is not given for nothing. The ball was given to Green, and Don sneaked in to make up for the defense, and Green grabbed the gap and hit it directly.
Green is really in the playoffs this season, and you really can't ignore him.
There are still 3 points left, and the game time is only about 1 minute.
The Lakers didn't play faster this time, but passed slowly and leisurely, Rondo rubbed for a while, and after consuming a little time, he passed the basketball in his hand to Tang Qian, who was in the waist position. Tang Qian took the ball for a moment, but Green is Green in the end, and his defensive talent and sense of smell are still very strong, so he was not deceived by this ball. However, this is only the first time, so what if you are not deceived? Tang Qian suddenly became stronger, and he directly raised his hand to fight hard!
Green came out with all the strength of the milk and still didn't defend it, was pushed away, and the Lakers' No. 29 made an easy layup to finish.
And 5 points? No, at this time, the forgotten Buddha Thompson ran out to catch the ball and directly shot a cold arrow, three points...... Hit! The Warriors are really too strong and stable in their three-point ability, and they can be attacked by opponents like this at any time. Only 2 points short? At this time, the opponent suddenly came up and hit Butler, Butler didn't make the ball in time enough, and was interfered with, Iguodala made a contribution again, he took the ball and was ready to charge! But the Lakers are really decisive enough, you don't have the ball, you get the ball? Sorry then, keep chopping you!
Although Butler made a mistake in this ball, his mind remained clear in this regard, and as soon as he pulled, the opponent had to go to the free throw line again.
Iguodala made 1 of 2 free throws, and in the fourth quarter he made 2 of 12 free throws, which was really eye-catching.
But in the end, he still scored one point, only one point away.
With dozens of seconds left, the Warriors still have a good chance.
This ball Kerr was very fast, and immediately asked the whole team to vigorously wrap up the Lakers' No. 29, let him go out and give the Lakers an outside shot! What is it? It's not like Cole's brain pumping! It's a tactical game at a critical moment! It's a bet that your role players won't be able to score such key goals because they don't have enough shooting percentage and morale at the last moment! Indeed, the data proves this, and the more stalemate a role player is at this juncture, the lower the shooting percentage will be. How else is it better to say that the key ball is better for the star himself? Otherwise, why is James' passing at a critical moment so criticized? That's why.
Key moments, role players, not so reliable!
Sure enough, the opportunity came out, but unfortunately the three-point shooting from the outside did not get in. The Warriors are right! Cole's on-the-spot arrangement this time is really stable and ruthless! It is worthy of being a character who is the coach of the original space-time dynasty at the beginning, and there are more than a few brushes.
In the final 25.3 seconds of the game, the Lakers defended and the Warriors attacked, and it was obvious that the Warriors would consume a lot of time and try to press 24 seconds to attack. This is so that the Lakers don't have a chance to attack fully again. It's all about the details. And in fact, the ball is in the hands of the Warriors, and they have the initiative.
There is not so much nonsense, at this time, what complicated runs and tactics do several teams dare to play? Crazy? It's the most reliable way to play! Kerr is not stupid in this regard, Durant is good for one-on-one heads-up, don't fix those useless. And now if you play tactics and mess up, it's all your own pot! Although he likes to show off his operations, he still won't do this kind of thing. I know that I signed Durant, just for now.
He didn't call a timeout, because there was no need, just go over and consume time, and the Lakers didn't do anything about frontcourt defense or sudden pinching at this time. The reason is the same, it is prone to bugs and mistakes. At this critical point, no one can afford to make a mistake.
Live narrator Bill. McDonald said: This ball is very important, we have to defend it!
Another live narrator, Stu. Lanterz also said: Yes, if this ball is not blocked, we will be extremely passive! Be sure to guard against it!
The Celestial Empire Sports Station also said: The final offensive and defensive battle, this ball has been killed for so long, it is already very enjoyable, and both sides don't want to fall short at the last moment.
It depends on this defense (one attack!!
And Durant, after calculating the time, came out to catch the ball, and then prepared to play the lore single. He has the confidence that he can score this goal tonight. Because Ariza was completely stunned by him tonight! So, here's your chance! entered, he could eliminate the Lakers tonight, and he was also one of the few players in history who sent his opponent home with a lore.
Durant really wants to seize this opportunity, because in the past few years, his reputation in the playoffs has been getting worse and worse. Completely liberated on attack this year, he doesn't want to miss this one-goal opportunity! scored, it is a strong stroke in his career!
Durant felt his blood flow quicken, as if he was made for this moment.
Well, but sometimes people often have this illusion, feeling that they will be the children of destiny, and this script has been arranged a long time ago, etc. It's just waiting for yourself to draw an end.
Durant doesn't have to look at the time, he has played professional basketball for so long, and the approximate time is still in his mind, so he read it silently in his mind for a few seconds and then ...... Strike directly! Dribble through the right side, trying to squeeze in as much as possible and get as close to the Lakers' basket as possible. He's not stupid, he knows that at this time, it's more reliable to shoot 2 points! No matter how much the three-point shot emphasizes the magic ball, it is also very inconsistent, and at this time, you have to play three points, which is the brain!
But Durant only broke through the first step, and he felt that something was wrong, because the defender in front of him seemed to be enlarged a lot at once, which ...... It doesn't look like Ariza's size. Yes, of course this is not Ariza, this guy who came up to defend Durant alone, he is called, No. 29, Tyrant Don.
Yes, he is Tang Qian.
Here, the Lakers used a bold substitution defense, using Don to defend the "Grim Reaper" Durant on the opposite side.
Because it's the last shot, there is no need to worry about rebounds and other things, and if Durant really passes the ball now, then the Lakers will feel happy. Compared with the ball in the hands of the rest of the people, it is naturally more frightening in the hands of a monster like Durant. So this kind of ball, Durant is still a scorer, he won't learn from the Heat in this place, no, it's the No. 23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Warriors are now pulling away, just to give him a comfortable one-on-one space and one-on-one opportunities.
So the possibility of him passing the ball now is extremely low, extremely low. Tang Qian pressed up to defend, and he definitely didn't have as many worries as usual.
Tang Qian looked at the No. 32 of the Warriors, lowered his body, lowered his center of gravity, and then looked directly at the latter, with a strong light. Although he didn't speak directly, the meaning in that gaze was obvious...... Come on. Du Qiqi. Come and meet me one-on-one.
When Durant saw the Lakers' No. 29 eyes, he also came to the temperament, directly without nonsense, and pulled away to be a one-on-one one-on-one work in the top arc!
Du Qichi and Tang Qian are the tallest people on both sides, but the difference in position is so great. The impact of this offensive and defensive duel is so far-reaching. It's likely to be the offense and defense that will decide to stay in the playoffs. So, everyone in the audience spontaneously stood up and wanted to see how the ball turned out.
Tang Qian vs Durant.
Front to one.
Durant dribbled the ball, and then slammed it in with a change of direction, Durant's move was very strong, not at all like a change of direction that a man with his height and arm span could do. But Tang Qian directly judged it and gave a little physical confrontation, which made Durant's breakthrough suddenly slow down. Yes, Tang Qian's body is too good, and it is impossible for Durant to squeeze in after touching it. It will only be ejected.
But Durant didn't just give up on offense, he is a super scorer at the all-time level, so there is not too much nervousness and uneasiness on his face. Durant is very confident in his singles strength. It's the majesty he's built up over the years of experience and scoring firepower. In the end, he is still a scoring champion for several times, do you think it is a joke? But Tang Qian's defense is also very skillful, and he didn't really fight with Durant for speed, but first found a little physical confrontation, so that the confrontation action lost its fluidity and invasiveness, and then went to the normal defense.
It's really smart, and he's making the most of it.
But Durant was still not too nervous, he just saw the time, pulled it up, and suddenly threw the ball backwards with a slight lean.
In fact, this ball has already proved Tang Qian's defensive pressing ability, Durant generally shoots up, and there is no need to do any extra back. But this ball, he did it, it shows that he thinks it is a normal hard top**, and in the face of the Lakers' No. 29, he does not have as much self-confidence as usual. So I made a little adjustment.
"Durant's shot with this ball feels very good, or a slight back, alas, defending Durant, it's really difficult to be alone. Can't stop his direct top throw**. As he was talking, he found that the No. 29 of the Lakers suddenly rose into the air, and then the big hand was in Durant's sight, getting longer and wider, and bigger and bigger! The speed and anticipation of the ball, as well as the instant burst, are perfect! Tang Qian's outstanding defensive talent is also vividly reflected in this ball.
Although the ball was not covered, it was almost a big hat in the air!
Durant himself was taken aback! I thought to myself, is this guy really a big man of 216cm? These athletic attributes of his are too exaggerated. If you don't lean back, you're going to be hated???
You jump so high...... Beware of breaking your legs!!
Durant could only curse in his heart at this time, but whether it was good or bad, whether it was a hero or a bear, it depended on whether the ball could be projected into it! The ball flew for more than a second, and then ...... Hit the Lakers' basket on the neck!
Bounce!
"Didn't go in!!!!!!!!!!! The defense succeeded!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Bill. McDonald yelled too, and it almost felt like the roof was going to rip it off. It seems that he is also very excited.
"Rebounding !!!!!!" Kerr shouted from the sidelines, hoping that the team would take one last chance, but the Lakers didn't give it. It was Covington who protected the rebound, and then threw it high, the basketball was still in the sky, and the final sound of the game had already sounded.
Drip~
At the end of the game, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors by 1 point, 107-106, and the Lakers tied the series at 2-3. If you watch this game all the way, you will find how touching the whole game is, how ups and downs, thrilling drama, no wonder the moment the game ends, I can't help but say: This ball, I am hungry to watch, it is too tense and exciting, far more exciting than the Eastern Conference Finals.
Yu Jia also said: It's really not easy to win this game, and I feel that it's not easy as a viewer.
It's too hard to win.
Yes, it's tough, it's been a long time since the Lakers have won the playoffs this hard, but if you win, it's perfect. In competitive sports, the winner is king, the loser is the winner, and the Lakers won by 1 point, and that was the winner tonight.
As long as you win, then there is no substantial difference between winning 1 point and 100 points.
Anyway, this ball, the Lakers can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being. There is no need to disband it that night, "each goes back to his own house and finds his own mother".
I didn't end the season tonight and go fishing.
Game 6 will be moved to Oracle, which means that the Lakers will win Game 6 before they can say that they and the other team are back on the same starting line. Now, winning, but actually still lagging behind. We have to keep up the good work.
Tang Qian exhaled, but quickly recovered a slight tension, because for the Lakers, in fact, after falling behind 1-3, it is equivalent to a life-and-death battle in every back-to-back battle. If you want to breathe a little relief and catch your breath, then at least you have to go to Oracle to win the next game.
Tang Qian simply finished the interview with the best players after the game, and then quickly walked back to the locker room.
One more game, one more game.
ps: It's time to add more, and Xiaozi will continue to work hard tomorrow~~~