Chapter 922: Time is Running Out for the Warriors (Fourth Update!) )
Both teams rarely play overtime this season, because with Durant on one side and Tang Tian on the other, both of them have very strong key ball ability.
But now the two sides are playing extra time, which just shows the key ball ability of the two.
Five minutes of extra time, especially in a high-profile battle like the Christmas game, is a huge physical and psychological test for both sides.
"I'm going to defend Durant."
During the break between the festivals, Tang Tian took the initiative to speak to Stevens.
Stevens glanced at Tang Tian, he knew that Tang Tian's physical fitness had basically reached the limit.
However, seeing Tang Tian's eyes, he nodded.
He knew that Tang Tian was not a person who liked to make excuses, and neither was his physical fitness.
After the timeout, the Warriors maintained their starting lineup, but there were substitutions on the Pelicans' side, with Brogdon replacing Ariza.
In the final overtime, Stevens opted to add a solid outside three-pointer.
However, his choice of Brogdon over Bojan is a bit incomprehensible.
And trusting a rookie at the last minute is not something the average manager can do.
In overtime, the two sides jumped the ball again, and Davis jumped to win again to give the Pelicans a chance to attack.
Many of the fans at the scene couldn't sit still, so they stood up and watched the game one after another.
Five minutes is not too long, but the scorching game has made them forget the length of time.
As soon as Tang Tian got the ball in the front court, he gave the ball to Brogdon, Brogdon broke Davis, and Davis held the ball with one hand to dunk.
It's Pachulia again, and in his path of advancement, he dodges one by one, and he still doesn't get in!
This kind of psychological problem cannot be overcome overnight.
However, Jokic followed up the ball in time and directly added the ball to the basket!
He didn't score much tonight, but it was a big shot!
The scene burst into cheers.
When it comes to overtime, both sides have physical problems, and at this time, teammates can stand up and share the pressure for Tang Tian, which will become very critical.
The Warriors' backcourt continued to play back and forth, and Curry wanted to recreate a foul from Brogdon.
Brogdon learned quickly, the ball didn't shake, Curry's three-point foul didn't cheat, and the basketball smashed out of the frame.
Jokic grabbed the defensive rebound and the Pelicans counterattacked, Tang Tian received Jokic's long pass in the backcourt, and a rhythm change squeezed Thompson to put the ball in!
100 to 96!
The Pelicans opened the overtime game against the Warriors 4-0.
There were only five minutes of extra time, and four points was already a big lead.
Thompson ran without the ball in the frontcourt, and the Pelicans' defense was a little out of sync, and he caught the ball and got a good shot.
"Bang dang!"
But it's a pity that his shot was short, the ball bounced off the front of the basket, and the rebound was collected by Davis!
After the physical decline in fitness, the Splash Brothers became a duo of iron.
But fortunately, Thompson quickly retreated after the shot and defended Holiday with a fast-break layup, which was considered to make up for it.
With three minutes or so to go, the Warriors must pick up points as quickly as possible.
Curry put the ball in Durant's hands at this point.
If the splash doesn't work, you can only try Durant.
It was at this time that fans noticed that it was Tang Tian who was defending Durant.
It turned out that the reason why Stevens chose Brogdon over Bojan was because he wanted to swing Tang Tian to the No. 3 position to defend Durant!
Familiar scenes.
When the Pelicans played the Thunder, Durant, who Tang Tian guarded, doubted that he had ever been born.
But at this time and at that time, the situation is certainly not the same now as it was then.
The Warriors are certainly better at containment from the outside than the Thunder, and ...... Durant is also full of war in his eyes now.
Green's words of encouragement before the game made him scrappy, and he wanted to devour Tang Tiansheng alive at the beginning.
However, because of the tactical arrangement of the two sides, the two have not been on the top, and now they are finally on the top at the critical moment!
If he wants to break Tang Tian's nightmare, he must face Tang Tian head-on, and then defeat Tang Tian!
Now that both sides are physically exhausted, it is easier to attack than to defend.
Durant received the ball and faced Tang Tian head-on, a big change of direction.
Tang Tian didn't move, and it seemed that his physical fitness had a great impact on him.
Durant directly accelerated past Tang Tian and stopped dry.
"Smack!"
But the moment he pulled the ball, the unbelievable happened again.
His ball...... was cut off by Tang Tian again......
Tang Tian's physical fitness is at the bottom, but his perseverance is still there, and he doesn't have much strength to fully seal Durant, so he holds his breath and shoots.
Knowing the blow!
Tang Tian threw the ball to Holiday after the steal, and Holiday seized the opportunity this time and quickly attacked the front court to score the ball.
102 to 96!
The difference has come to 6 points!
It's less than two and a half minutes!
Time is running out for the Warriors!
Kerr was shouting anxiously from the sidelines, his hands shaking uncontrollably, he really didn't want the Pelicans to be his natural enemies.
Green showed his defensive skills, defending against Tang Tian and Jokic's offense in a row, and grabbed the defensive rebound in his hands.
A little more than two minutes later, six points, there's still a chance!
Curry ran an off-ball three-pointer and shot after bouncing off Brogdon.
"Huh!"
This time, Ku Ritian was online, three points and one arrow pierced the heart, and the score difference came to 3 points!
The Warriors' bench boiled.
Although it was a little late, it was still too late!
However, their excitement didn't last for a while, Tang Tian sent the ball in the bag, and Brogdon also scored a three-point shot after receiving the ball!
answerball!
Stevens gave Brogdon credit, and Brogdon rewarded him with this three!
This rookie is really not ordinary!
More than forty seconds have passed, and there is still a 6-point difference, and there is really not much time left for the Warriors!
Curry continued to run without the ball, and he caught the ball again.
Brogdon's learning ability is really good, he was fouled by Curry once in front of him and he was able to dodge it for the second time, and he was shaken by Curry just now, and he won't shake it this time!
Curry didn't get a chance to get the ball to Durant.
Durant's confidence was frustrated in front of him, but he didn't completely collapse, and he chose to carry the basket alone.
Time was running out, and he hit his back twice before his trademark turnaround jumper.
This time he dodged Tang Tian's steal, but the moment he made a move, he felt a dark cloud overhead.
Tang Tian held his breath and jumped hard, and the apex of his arm was actually on the same level as his shot!
He made a move, and Tang Tian's fingertips grazed his basketball.
It's a cap!
The covered ball fell directly into Davis's hands.
Once again, the Warriors' offense came to naught.
Cole looked up at his watch again.
Exactly one minute, 6 points.
Now only by guarding against the next wave can we talk about whether there is time or not!