Chapter 639: Love is like a tide
If Green had been white, his face would have been black by now.
It's a pity that he is black, and his face is already black, even if he is in a bad mood, he can't see it.
But the way he drooped his mouth was evident in his resentment.
Green has taken off this season, and after being mentioned to start, his flexible style of play has been put to the fullest.
His breakthrough is not good, but with the Splash Brothers pulling away, he can occasionally go straight to the basket for a dunk.
His passing strategy is not top-notch, but Curry and Thompson's ability to catch the ball is strong enough.
He wasn't very tall enough to play center, but the Warriors' strong forward line gave him plenty of support.
His three-point is just an ordinary level, but the splash's three-point is terrible, and his empty space is big enough.
Green is at home in the Warriors' system, his shortcomings are covered up, and his strengths are played.
And he has a passionate personality and is a good catalyst for the team.
As a result, when he met Li Liang, he wilted...... It's not as good as anywhere, and the character is still suppressed.
Want to fight? I guess I can't beat it, so forget it, don't get beaten.
Li Liang's strong play allowed the Pacers to regain the advantage.
Steve Kerr called a timeout and both teams were back in the starting line-up.
Li Liang continued his hard work on the defensive end.
And the Warriors look a little tepid, and the offense is getting simpler and simpler.
Thompson's outside shooting percentage was declining, missing two three-point attempts.
The offensive efficiency of both sides declined, and the Pacers continued to hold a one-point lead at 57-56 at the end of the second quarter.
The first half was a draw, with the Pacers feeling a slight advantage.
The Warriors' best game was of course Thompson, Curry played mediocre in comparison, scoring only 8 points, and he didn't take many shots.
On the Pacers' side, Li Liang scored 20 points in the half, needless to say, it was another game in which he scored 40 points.
At the same time, he grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 2 blocks and 2 steals, and was very impressive on the defensive end.
It can be said that it is very good to make up for the loophole of McGee's absence.
Back in the locker room at halftime, McGee had left and was taken to the hospital for a check-up.
If there is a problem with the MRI, it is estimated that you will have to take a break for a while.
At that time, Li Liang will inevitably stay in the center position for a while.
Anyway, so be it, he's used to it.
Well, something you don't want to happen, it always happens.
Bird was also more serious than ever, and he said in the locker room: "The Warriors have always played a very strong offense in the third quarter this season, and we have to be extremely careful and bite it. We have to grasp the feeling of the game, don't focus too much on the score, focus on the game itself. ”
Although Bird was a pusher, he never talked much, used simple words, and did not like passionate speeches.
He's always cold, with a little bit of coolness.
Although it will feel like he is not passionate enough, he can calm people's hearts accordingly.
Whether it's a player or a coach, as long as he's there, his teammates feel at ease.
The Pacers played well in the first half, but it was more of a defensive struggle.
In terms of tactics, lineups, and player ability, the Pacers do not have an advantage.
In the second half, it was still quite difficult to continue to rely on the so-called "fighting" to win the game, especially at the Oracle Arena.
The halftime period passed quickly, and the third quarter began.
If the Warriors were a superpowerhouse in the first half, they were a historic powerhouse in the third quarter.
The third quarter is always a watershed moment for a game, and many of the top teams are adept at setting the tone of the game in the third quarter.
A lot of superstars also like to play in the third quarter.
Because the first half was too early, the fourth quarter was too late, and the third quarter was just right.
Sure enough, after the start of the third quarter, the Warriors' offense suddenly became strong.
And the strongest is of course Stephen Curry.
In terms of lineup, Kerr made adjustments, no longer letting Speights start, and directly putting Bogut on the field.
On the first shot at the beginning of the third quarter, Curry broke through from the right side, relying on Green's pick-and-roll.
Curry isn't fast, but his dribbling is extremely rhythmic and the combination of man and ball is very good.
After tearing through the Pacers' defense, he drew the defense and gave the ball to Green.
Green was catching the ball and rushing to the basket, and Li Liang was the only one under the basket at this time.
Li Liang could only come over to help, Green didn't dare to be strong, a high throw was thrown behind him, Bogut relayed in the air, and dunked successfully.
The Warrior's engine started to kick in.
Then, JR-Smith missed a three-point shot from the bottom corner.
Bogut defended the backcourt rebound to Curry.
After Curry passed half the court, a feint accelerated to get rid of Hill, followed by another emergency stop, retreated, and shot directly at 45 degrees on the left side!
The ball flies straight to the basket and hits accurately!
The whole process was done in one go, and Hill's defense was actually not bad, but there was still no way to stop Curry's shot.
The Warriors also made a change on the defensive end, no longer letting Green or Bogut play against Li Liang, but replacing it with Klay Thompson.
Thompson is 2 meters tall, extremely stable in the lower handicap, and very solid defensively.
To be honest, if Li Liang beats Thompson purely one-on-one, he is not very sure.
Singles is not Li Liang's strongest point.
Not only Thompson, but also Green and Bogut are eyeing the inside, and Curry is ready to come up at any time.
The Warriors have focused their defense on Li Liang alone.
Granger stepped up at this point, went around the screen, and hit a mid-range jumper to score two points.
Granger is getting better and better, and his self-confidence is getting stronger.
But two points are not as good as three.
Curry immediately responded with a three-pointer.
He used Green's cover at the top of the arc to shoot directly for three points and hit again!
Curry made 1 of 4 three-pointers in the first half, and the second half finally opened.
Curry's quick, hardly needy three-point shooting ability has allowed him to rise quickly this season.
Li Liang also has such an ability.
But Li Liang was treated defensively: as soon as he got the ball, Klay Thompson immediately defended closely.
If Thompson is off, Iguodala will be replaced.
Li Liang threw one away, and Green and Curry would come over to help defend.
The warriors launched a siege and interception of Li Liangshi.
The Warriors' defense has also improved dramatically this season.
They are very flexible defensively, rely on a strong forward line, are extremely resilient defensively, and have a strong tackling ability.
There is also Bogut's basket under the basket, which can be said to be quite perfect.
The only shortcomings may be that Curry is a little weak in this point, and Green is not high enough.
But a good forward can be enough to meet the shortcomings of these two positions.
Li Liang was under unprecedented defensive pressure.
You know, in the Lakers, in the Clippers, someone shared it with him.
And at the walker, there is no one to share with him, only on his own.
Li Liang made two turnovers and was seized by the Warriors to counterattack, and Thompson and Curry hit three-pointers in quick succession to bring the atmosphere of Oracle Arena to the hottest.
At 64:74, the Warriors unleashed a wave of offensive shockwaves that would stretch the margin to 10 points at once.
The walker called a timeout.
Bird sensed something was wrong, and the Warriors' offense was like a tidal wave.
After all, Li Liang can't use two things, and he is Ben Wallace on the defensive end, and he can't hold the offense of a Warriors.
At the same time, because of the distraction on the defensive end, Li Liang's energy on the offensive end could not be distributed, and the Warriors chased and intercepted him, resulting in a sharp decline in Li Liang's offensive efficiency.
Granger's mid-range jumper and a breakaway layup were just a drop in the bucket, and they couldn't match the Warriors' three-point rain.
The pause didn't do much.
When the timeout ended, the Warriors played even more freely.
Curry fully found his senses, swimming inside the three-point line like a monkey with the ball, looking for any gaps in the Pacers' defense, and the Assassins were on the attack.
Thompson, Iguodala and others lay in wait outside the three-point line and can shoot high-percentage three-pointers from any spot.
Especially Thompson, JR Smith devoted almost all of his attention to marking Thompson.
As a result, Curry scored consecutive points on offense.
Moreover, once the Pacers miss the attack, the Warriors' counterattack is simply like a tide of love, tightly surround you, and then break your heart.
Another wave of 11:4 offensive attacks brought the score on the court to 68:85, and the difference was stretched to 17 points.
Bird called another timeout, and the situation was pretty bad for the Pacers.
The Golden State Warriors, really a bit strong.
No, it's strong, very strong.