Chapter 113: Semi-finals at the same pace

Offense is the best defense, and with the lead, that's fine.

Zhang Xiaotian can't be separated in defense, it's not so troublesome in offense, just hit it.

To be honest, Klay Thompson's defense is very good, but he is a guard after all, Zhang Xiaotian is a forward, and Klay Thompson's defense still lacks some ruthlessness on the front line.

It's the same with Barnes, their skills are fine, but basketball is always a sport with strong physical confrontation, and momentum is important a lot of the time.

After Zhang Xiaotian received the ball, he forced Klay Thompson, Klay Thompson tried to stick to Zhang Xiaotian as closely as possible, but he was forced to push away, and Landry had to come up to help defend, because Zhang Xiaotian is also a dangerous person now.

In the face of the inside defense, Zhang Xiaotian just flicked the ball to the middle, and Duncan scored.

After scoring points, Duncan still stared at the Warriors players with puffed eyes, as if to say that he shouldn't be treated as a threat.

At this time, Curry's hand was average, and after the three-point hit, the Spurs launched an offensive again.

Now the Spurs only have one interior line, and blocking and dismantling Parker is a matter for Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard.

Zhang Xiaotian stepped forward to give Parker a cover, and Parker hit it with one step in.

Although Parker's hand is not very good in this game, as an experienced player in the playoffs, it will not be affected, and he can make a decisive move when he has the opportunity.

There was hope of catching up with the score, but the Spurs held on to their advantage after two rounds.

At this time, two points don't kill, when Mark Jackson was secretly anxious, Curry's three-point shot finally opened in the final quarter.

That's it, the team's hope of winning.

But the Warriors didn't rejoice for long, and Zhang Xiaotian beat Klay Thompson successfully and caused the opponent to foul in the Spurs' offense.

The leading Spurs made the first adjustment, Ginobili came on but didn't replace Danny Green, and Popovich let Parker go down to rest at this time.

This decision is a little strange, but now there is Zhang Xiaotian on the field, and it is really a bit difficult to distribute the ball without a ball holding point.

What made the Warriors vomit blood was that their next offensive outside line had no chance to pass to the inside, and Bogut lived up to the long-lost score, but Ginobili, who had just come on the court, hit another three-pointer.

Whose three-point point is so powerful, the Warriors want to cry without tears.

To be honest, the Warriors' three-guard lineup is indeed sharp in attack, but the defensive ability is declining, and when the three-guard cannot score explosively, it will definitely suffer in the face of the Spurs.

Curry and Klay Thompson were targeted, and the Warriors could only use Jack to attack.

Jack was still not stunned at the critical moment, and hit two consecutive offensive hits, but he also chased the score gap to only 5 points.

But with the last three minutes of the game remaining, they have to hold on.

However, after Zhang Xiaotian and Ginobili blocked and dismantled, they received a pass from Ginobili and hit 2 points again.

Another 7 points, the Warriors couldn't wait to get back at this time, Curry broke through and suddenly made a back pass and threw the ball to Barnes, who had just finished the bottom corner three-point line.

In this game, Barnes has already picked up a lot of bargains.

This time, Zhang Xiaotian was prepared, also because Barnes and Klay Thompson were on the side, Barnes thought it was another vacant seat, but Zhang Xiaotian, who was rushed from the side, split his head and covered his face with a big hat.

The Warriors served and then organized the offense, but the time was a little tight, Landry pulled out to pick up Curry, received the ball and was ready to shoot, but Ginobili was quick and shot directly from the side and back, which was also a block.

The Spurs unhurriedly consumed time after getting the ball, and finally hit the inside Duncan missed, but there was less time for the Warriors to chase the points.

Curry was a little anxious, and he was going to make a strong shot when he got in, and Danny Green also gave a big hat mercilessly.

Danny Green, who has been defending the Warriors from the outside in these few games, has been desperate, and now he finally gave Curry a look, and he also clenched his fists and shouted.

Next, Klay Thompson finally hit one under Zhang Xiaotian's entanglement, but there was just over a minute left in the game.

Parker reappeared, and when he was ahead, Parker was still in good control of the time.

It took 20 seconds for Parker to make a simple mid-range shot that almost made the opponent desperate.

There are still 7 points to go, but it's the last minute time.

Jack then hit a two-pointer, but time was running out, and the Warriors had no choice but to foul.

The foul play was also carried out once, and the Spurs Parker hit both free throws, but the Warriors' next three-point battle was unsuccessful.

At 90:83, the Spurs won two consecutive games at the opponent's home court and won the match point.

When the suffocating defense and magical means come to an end, the Spurs' defense and multiple scoring points have made the Warriors understand what is the essence and what is true team basketball.

Compared with Ginobili's 21 points, Zhang Xiaotian's 9 points seem a bit ordinary, but his scores are very critical and his contribution to the team is also real.

Now they're back in San Antonio, and the old Spurs won't give each other any chance to turn around.

Like the Spurs, the defending champions Heat also took the match point.

The Bulls seemed to have given their all in the previous games, and no one was out of shape, and they were pressed to the ground by James as soon as the game began.

Jimmy Butler is normal, playing against James all over the court, but the gap is the gap.

For a sophomore rookie, the first person in the same position is too strong.

The Thunder, who had an excellent record in the regular season, was given a match point by the Grizzlies, and with the play of the Black and White Bears and Mike Conley, Durant couldn't go against the sky alone.

No one will know how strong they would have been if Westbrook hadn't been injured, but now they're on the edge of a cliff.

"A few years ago, we were in this situation and now we know how to deal with it, we can't just keep our heads down today and train because we lost, keep fighting, there will always be good results." Durant didn't let go of his mouth when he was interviewed, but no matter how he listened, he only consoled himself.

Coincidentally, in the game between the Knicks and the Pacers, the Pacers also got the match point.

At the beginning of the second round, it seemed that all four games were played, but now it seems that the strength and weakness have become much clearer.

Anthony lost to Paul George in addition to scoring.

Looking at Paul George's vertical and horizontal offensive and defensive ends, there is a sigh of the back waves of the Yangtze River pushing the front waves.

Anthony was still killing all sides before, but when he met younger juniors, he still showed a trace of fatigue.

In the four semifinals, in the fifth, the Spurs and Warriors became the first to play.

Coming to San Antonio, the Warriors came with the determination to break the boat, but the Spurs will never let the home court lose again.