Chapter 151 151, one point overtake
Durant's mid-range shot stabilized the morale of the army, and if the score is reduced again, the Warriors will probably not be able to sit still, and may put their main force on the replacement.
Two minutes, a difference of ten points, not too big, not too small, for the Rockets, there is still a chance for a line.
It's a pity that Cheng Lei has become a little difficult to even shoot under Durant's strict defense, and he has made two strong breakthroughs, but the effect is not very good, Durant can always defend in time, and Cheng Lei can only pass the ball back.
When the Rockets' offense was stuck in a rut, PJ Tucker stood up at the right time, it seems that the Rockets should not be killed, in the face of the face defense, Tucker hit a difficult master three points, so that the score became a single digit again, and the difference was only seven points.
Cheng Lei knows very well that at this time, the main thing is to limit Durant, and everything still has a chance, and the best way to defend Durant is not to let him receive the ball, so Cheng Lei made a bold move and constantly defended Durant in front of him, so that he would not have a chance to receive the ball.
At this time, Nick Young still wanted to go heads-up, just don't pass the ball, even if Durant asks for the ball vigorously, he just doesn't pass, facing Paul's defense, shaking left and right, regardless of whether it is a suitable opportunity to shoot, facing Paul is to force a three-point shot.
Boom... Boom...
All eyes of everyone in the audience were staring at the ball that was upside down, and if this goal was scored, it would basically be declared that the Rockets had lost.
"Warriors!"
"Come on!"
"Warriors!"
"Come on!"
The fans at the scene all stood up, unfurled the Warriors flag, and waved rhythmically.
Cheng Lei quickly rushed to the bottom of the rebound, ready to rush to grab the rebound, Cheng Lei bet that the ball would not go in.
It turned out that Nick Young's luck was really bad today, after the ball bounced a few times, it slid on the basket, and finally, it actually slid out directly.
Cheng Lei jumped high, and in the air, he scooped the ball into his hand.
Without any stopping, he threw the ball directly to Paul, and then ran forward quickly, fast attacking.
Paul dribbled the ball to the three-point line at the top of the arc, and Yu Guang saw Cheng Lei running quickly on the side, waved his hand, and made a feint to pass the ball to Cheng Lei, and the defender who was originally chasing Paul suddenly moved a few steps in the direction of Cheng Lei.
A jump, Paul adjusted his position, and made a decisive three-point shot at the top of the arc, and the ball went in!
The score was only four points away at once, and there was only one minute left in the clock.
The Warriors immediately called a timeout, came back from the timeout, and all the main forces were replaced, and the Rockets saw that the score was only four points apart, and they decisively changed the main team.
However, Gordon's position was replaced by Cheng Lei, Cheng Lei's hand was too hot today, and D'Antoni decisively left Cheng Lei on the court.
No one at the scene expected that the script of today's game would be so tortuous, and the Warriors originally had a lead of more than 20 points, which turned the start of the fourth quarter into garbage time not long after.
Who knows, the newcomer at the end of the Rockets' bench, a few consecutive three-pointers, suddenly narrowed the difference to ten points, as if all of a sudden the players on the Warriors court were blinded.
With a four-point gap, Paul stabilized and slowed down the pace of advancement, obviously, this ball has to hit the percentage, and if this ball goes in, the two pairs will be back on the same running line.
Curry looked solemn, knowing that Paul started quickly, put half a step, and always maintained the best defensive position.
The ball passed through the midcourt, Paul didn't stick the ball too much, and passed directly to Ariza who was 45 degrees away from the three-point line on the left side, and then the whole person ran to the right.
No one expected that the Rockets' current boss on the court would take the initiative to help a newcomer block and dismantle.
Cheng Lei ran in the direction of Paul, Thompson was firmly blocked by Paul, and when Cheng Lei ran near the top circle, Ariza's ball also passed directly.
The hand rises and falls, and the ball draws a graceful arc in the air!
Even Curry began to be confused when he saw this ball, how could this shot posture be so similar, it was like a copy of himself.
"God, what do I see? It's crazy today! The commentator exclaimed.
The score is only one point apart, and it is completely unknown who will have the last laugh between the two teams.
"This is Cheng Lei's first game, he firmly seized the opportunity to play, today, his hand is too hot, the heat is about to ignite the whole stadium!"
"I said, this little guy is not bad!" Olajuwon was in the office of team manager Morey at the moment, and the two stared at the live broadcast on the computer.
"This guy may be the biggest surprise of the year for the Rockets!"
"He's the most understanding of any of the young players I've coached in recent years!"
Curry played, Paul is now putting all his energy on defending Curry, not giving Curry any chance to shoot easily, Curry has been disguised several times, back luck, and after failing to pass Paul, he can only choose to pass the ball to Durant's hands.
Ariza has always been known for his iron-blooded defense, and now at the critical moment, both pairs are starting to fight bayonets, and Ariza is of course fully committed to defending Durant, like a dogskin plaster, sticking to Durant.
"Oh no, I'm going to make a move!" Cheng Lei said secretly.
Durant's arm span was too long, and he didn't pass Ariza and still chose a backward shot, Cheng Lei quickly rushed over, jumped up directly, and pulled towards Durant's arm.
Before the ball was shot, it was directly pulled down by Cheng Lei.
Toot toot...
When the whistle blew, Cheng Lei fouled and Durant got two free throws.
The air seems to have frozen, and the current atmosphere is like playing a playoff game, and all eyes are on Durant.
On the first shot, Durant made a steady free throw.
"Get ready to grab a rebound!" Cheng Lei walked up to Capella and said.
Then he said to Durant: "Scarlett's bath water, is it delicious?" ”
High, this Nima is high, Paul gave a thumbs up with great admiration, and only Cheng Lei could think of such a stimulus to Durant.
Sure enough, this move worked very well, Durant was affected, and the second free throw, a little heavier, and the ball came out.
Capela was ready to grab the rebound and put the ball directly into his arms.
With thirty seconds left and a two-point difference, the Rockets had every chance to overtake the score.
After Paul dribbled past half court, he kept the ball in control, looking at the timer on the top edge of the rebound, and tried to use up twenty-four seconds for this offense.
With seven seconds left, Paul moved, accelerated, and slammed into Curry's three-point line.
When everyone thought that Paul was going to force a shot to get the score back, Paul turned back, stood up, and made a back pass, and the ball went to Capela under the basket.
"Capella, this way!" Anderson, who was lying in ambush in the bottom corner, shouted.
Capela played a long game and passed the ball to Anderson.
Anderson, who was iron all over the court, no one expected that the rocket would be so bold, and the last shot did not choose Paul, the boss on the court, and Cheng Lei, who had already felt the last fiery hand, but chose Anderson.
I took a deep breath, took aim, shot, and in the expectant eyes of everyone, the ball finally went in.
At the last minute, the Rockets overtook the score.
The Warriors quickly called a timeout and laid out a last-ditch strategy.