Chapter 364: Shoot, turn around
"Oh! No! When Yiyang assisted Carter to hit a three-pointer, countless Thunder fans in the stands hugged their heads in pain. It is clear that the situation is firmly under control, and it is clear that victory is close at hand. But who would have thought that Carter, who was already "harmless to humans and animals", would play a key role at a critical moment.
"People tend to overlook Carter's ability from beyond the three-point line, but in fact, Carter is definitely a big-hearted player. Gang Yi's pass was very calm, and Carter's shot was even more cold-blooded. With a two-point difference of 38 seconds, the game is getting more and more interesting, and this may be the most exciting game since the start of the new season! ”
Although the Mavericks scored three points, the Thunder still held the initiative. In the final moments, even a one-point lead can bring a huge advantage.
99 to 101, even Carlisle, who was standing on the sidelines, had his heart pounding. If the Mavericks lose this game again, they will have a bad start to a three-game losing streak. Whether it's in terms of record or player confidence, they can't afford to lose this game. You have to withstand the pressure, boys!
Westbrook planned to break through Yiyang directly, but found that Yiyang was like a superglue on his hands, sticking to himself. In order not to delay the game, Westbrook reluctantly handed the ball to Durant. Himself, on the other hand, continued to run, looking for scoring opportunities.
What makes Westbrook desperate is that no matter who he borrows from the ball, no matter how unexpected his counter-run is. Yiyang can always be like a ghost, haunting himself all the time.
Westbrook, who couldn't run for a long time and couldn't get out of gear, even waved his arm in frustration, and that guy's emotions had been completely disturbed by Yiyang's crazy entanglement.
Seeing this, Durant felt that it would be better not to give the ball to Westbrook. Even if he receives the ball, it will be difficult for him to throw it in his impatient state.
So Durant, who is tall and long-armed, did a few three-threat steps with the ball, and he wanted to play a single card!
Carter's defense, while not bad, is not top-notch either. Even in his prime, Carter's defense never impressed, and he can only say that he can't make mistakes.
After the knee was ruined, Carter relied more on experience and body on the defensive end, as he was very slow to move laterally.
It was with this that Durant suddenly took a big step with his long legs. Carter knew in his mind that he should block the other party quickly, but his legs didn't obey!
"Damn it!" Carter scolded and immediately turned around. At this point, Durant had already passed him.
"KD's steps are so big, ordinary people can't keep up with him. In just one step, Durant passed Carter Sr., will he kill the game!? ”
As soon as O'Neal's words fell, Durant directly stopped and made a jumper. However, Durant was about to throw the ball out after jumping, but Yiyang suddenly jumped out and blocked between Durant and the basket!
"When!?" Durant stared at Yiyang who rushed to his eyes in some surprise, just now, Yiyang was still biting beside Westbrook. Why did you suddenly appear in front of you now?
In fact, after seeing Carter being broken through, Yiyang decisively left Westbrook to make up for the defense. Yiyang not only has excellent single defense ability, but also has the best awareness of assisting defense.
It's too late for Durant to go to Westbrook now, so he can only resist Yiyang's interference and turn up the arc of his shot.
The basketball flew to the hoop, and everyone's hearts were in their throats. Due to Yiyang's timely interference, Durant's basketball hit the neck of the basket and didn't hit!
"Didn't enter! Durant misses the shot and the Thunder get a chance to kill the game! ”
While Barkley was yelling in excitement, Congolese Ibaka jumped high and grabbed the rebound before Haywood and Nowitzki!
"Sergi, he grabbed the offensive rebound! The Mavericks must be missing Tyson immensely now, and without him, the Mavericks would have lost their dominance under the basket! ”
Ibaka grabbed the offensive rebound and immediately jumped twice to dunk directly. Haywood had no choice but to foul early.
Under Haywood's push, Ibaka's dunk hit the basket. Fortunately, Heywood was ruthless enough, and if it was just a light tug, Ibaka would have been able to dunk the ball and get a chance to shoot three points.
"Brandon. Heywood defends foul and Ibaka will step to the free throw line! Although Kevin's shot and Serge's dunk didn't go in, the situation was still very dangerous for the Mavericks! ”
After Ibaka was violated, the Thunder came forward one by one to high-five the Congolese. This offensive rebound is invaluable!
Although Ibaka is strong, he has an unexpectedly soft touch. The guy is able to hit half-volleys from time to time and shot a decent 75 percent from the free-throw line last season. So the Thunder are very confident that Ibaka will definitely be able to hit both free throws and end this damn game once and for all!
However, not all of them can withstand the high pressure of critical moments. Although the Thunder still lead by two points, Ibaka's mind is full of what to do if he misses a free throw.
As a result, Ibaka's first free throw really deviated from the basket.
"Oh, Sergi actually missed the first goal! So it seems, Brandon. Heywood's foul was well worth it. O'Neal shook his head, not all young people can be as unhurried as Yiyang and Durant.
Before the second free throw, Ibaka shot the ball a lot in hopes of finding his groove. And in the Chesapeake Energy Arena, there is not a single sound to be heard. Fans are afraid that the slightest sound will interfere with Ibaka's free throw rhythm.
Taking a big breath, Ibaka sank his shoulders, bent his knees, lifted the basketball above his head, and shot. The moment he shot, Ibaka shouted "rebound"!
He was too nervous, and he shot skater!
Nowitzki and Haywood made a sideways block to completely cover the entire penalty area. The basketball grazed the front of the basket and fell, and Haywood hit Perkins with his big butt, and then jumped high to protect the defensive rebound, which was considered to be redeemed.
Carlisle, meanwhile, hurriedly used up his last timeout. With 22 seconds left in the game, one last timeout and one last offense will determine the final outcome of this match!
"It's a shame that Ibaka missed two free throws. It seems that today, even God is on the Mavericks' side. Despite what he said, there was no "pity" on Barkley's face. Ibaka missed two free throws, and this guy was happy. In this way, the Mavericks have a chance to equalize and even kill the game!
"Our first goal is to equalise and try to get the game into extra time! But if you don't have the chance, it's not like you can't try to shoot from beyond the three-point line. Off the pitch, Carlisle was nervously arranging his final attack.
From Carlisle's words, Yiyang made two points clear. First, the manager's primary goal is to equalise more safely, or at least not to lose. Second, three-point shooting is not impossible!
"Jeter, you replace Sean, at the critical moment, I need you and Carter to cross the run and involve the opponent's defense. Dirk, Brandon, also do double cover blocking, open up space under the basket for him, and create breakthrough opportunities. Listen guys, it's been until the last moment, we must not give up! Defeat them and let those who look down on us taste defeat! Carlisle said, gesturing behind the bench and yelling at the Thunder players.
“1、2、3!” Nowitzki stood up and shouted, and put his hand in the middle of the crowd.
"Maverick!"
Just on the Mavericks everybody, including Delonti. West, when the "neurotics" were cheering on with everyone. Lamar. Odom sat silently alone, as if nothing was happening to him. He knew that he and the Dallas Mavericks had broken up completely.
The game has restarted, and the tension has reached its highest point. Barkley and O'Neal are speculating whether Carlisle will be handed over to Yiyang or Dirk for the final attack. And this is also a problem that plagues the Thunder.
Yiyang unhurriedly controlled the ball and walked through the halfcourt, and then dribbled in place at the Thunder's logo to delay time. It looks like the Mavericks won't give the Thunder any time whether the offense is successful or not.
When the number of the timer on the rebounding ball changed to "10", Yiyang started. At the same time, Nowitzki and Haywood, two inside lines, came up one after another, double cover!
At this time, Carter and Terry skillfully crossed the run to tear up the defense, and it looked like the Mavericks had every chance of making a shot on the court.
Seeing this scene, Barkley couldn't help but sigh that Carlisle guy deserved to be a master of playing tactics. But when it matters most, tactics are secondary. The main thing is the player's final blow!
Seeing that the block was in place, Yiyang suddenly picked up speed and broke through to Nowitzki's side. At this time, the inside line has been completely emptied, and according to Carlisle's meaning, Yiyang will go straight to the basket and prepare to break through to the basket to equalize the score!
However, just when Yiyang just stepped into the three-point line, Kevin. Durant made up for it! Yiyang wanted to pass the ball to Carter, but found that Westbrook, who was delayed by Nowitzki, did not chase him, but made up for Carter and blocked the passing route.
"The Thunder's change of guard was perfect! If you insist on breaking through, you can fall into the net set up by Duran! ”
Yiyang also knows that it is not easy to shoot a layup under Durant's huge defensive range. At this time, he didn't have any passing routes.
Then, we have to carry out Plan B!
Yiyang leaned on Durant and took a step in, and just as Durant was about to retreat with all his might, Yiyang suddenly changed direction in his crotch, as if he was about to break through to the other side!
Durant immediately changed his center of gravity, but Yiyang did not accelerate forward after changing direction, but took a step back and jumped back to outside the three-point line.
"Not good!" Durant immediately pounced forward, but he had been deceived by Yiyang into continuously changing his center of gravity, and he didn't have time to react so quickly.
Yiyang stepped back and shot directly into three points, Durant stretched out his long arm to cover it, and it seemed that Yiyang was disturbed.
But in fact, Yiyang's heart is as calm as water. When Durant seals up, when there is not much time left on the rebounding timer, Yiyang's heartbeat may not exceed 90 times per point!
Watching Yiyang's smooth retreat steps, Brickley, who was watching live TV at home, raised his arms in advance. After the shot, Yiyang turned around directly and walked towards the Mavericks' bench.
In the next second, the basketball fell sharply and hit the bull's-eye! At the same time, the red light on the rebound comes on, and the game is over!
"The ball went in, the goal went in! Also, he killed the game in the most incredible way! "Then people can only hear Charles. Barkley roared like a pig.