Chapter 234: Battle of Strength

Paul George finally hit his third straight three-point shot, but it didn't help.

There are still 6 minutes left and only 22 seconds left.

The Pacers didn't give up, they opted for foul tactics to keep fighting.

But it didn't mean much, and the next toss they missed three points to grab the frontcourt rebound and scored 2 points, the score still didn't catch up, and the time was only 9 seconds.

At 89:83, the Pacers did not create a miracle, and they lost two consecutive games in the Eastern Conference finals.

Tight defense, fierce competition, it is no exaggeration to say that the last few minutes of the game looked more like a rugby game, which shows how tragic the duel between the two sides was.

"It's the playoffs, and the battle never looks pretty, especially in the Eastern Conference. At the end of the day, it's about who can consistently execute the game, who defends better, who makes fewer turnovers, who shoots better, and I think we did a good job in the fourth quarter. James said after the game.

"There is no doubt that we are better." Zhang Xiaotian was concise and to the point.

The second game between the Spurs and the Thunder surprised many, and the Thunder resisted for a quarter before being beaten.

The first round of Spurs felt very difficult, but I didn't expect it to be easier and easier to play.

Bloodbathed for 35 points, the second half was all garbage time, and the group of people who shouted that every team in the West was so good could only be selectively blind.

'We're just doing our job and now we've won the first two games at home, so I'm pretty sure they're going to come back and they'll definitely want to do their job and win at City.' Parker said after the game.

"Manu said earlier that this game will be a thrilling win, but I have a lot of confidence in this team," said Danny Green, who has chopped 20+, "I think we are very mature as a team, we have our own role, we have enough experience, and we will play with all our heart." ”

"Of course it's not a good feeling, and it shouldn't be like this," Thunder head coach Brooks was unwilling to admit defeat, "Today the Thunder were kicked in the ass by the opponent, but we still have a chance to fight back and have a chance to win in Game 3." ”

Fans have a different opinion, they are already thinking about the Heat vs. Spurs in the finals.

The Heat are undefeated in the East, and the Spurs are getting better and better, and they certainly represent the best in the league this season.

There were two days off between home and away games, the study of the previous two games, the refinement of the tactics was a matter for the coaching staff, and the players were mainly in shape.

'It can be tough to get to the away side but this year is a good opportunity and we have to do better.' James also doesn't forget to remind his teammates when he is training.

If you don't mind if someone is rambling on what to do at any time, James is a good boss.

For the championship, Zhang Xiaotian is also extremely hungry.

He expects more changes to the system to allow him to improve his strength as soon as possible.

When the time comes, he will be able to really fight against the strong players in the league, which is also his original intention to play basketball.

On May 24th, it has been more than a month since the playoffs started, and the position of the strongest player in the East and West will also have a clear landing in the near future.

When they came to Indiana, the Heat were still full of confidence.

The tactics of both sides are already on the surface, and it will be up to them to see who can do better.

Back at home, the Pacers took advantage of the interior and took the lead.

They have no way out, so they are even more desperate.

The Pacers are not a team that rests with the crowd and what they didn't achieve last year, they hope to achieve this year.

This time they attacked very patiently and very carefully.

Of course, it is the defense that supports them, they do not hesitate to do physical strength, do not care about fouls, reduce rotation, and resolutely do not give the Heat a good chance to shoot.

The Heat also fought hard, but they didn't take it as desperately as the Pacers.

It's away and they have to leave room for it.

Of course, if you're more than 10 points behind, then it's just hand-to-hand combat.

It's just a small lag, and the Heat can wait, avoid their sharpness, and wait for the second half.

In the second quarter, the Heat adapted a lot, even if the Pacers gritted their teeth, it was still impossible to maintain high intensity, and there would always be times to relax.

Besides, the Heat have gradually adapted to the rhythm.

The Pacers have always been tough, and this time it's only a little more intense, as they expected.

However, the Pacers also have losses in hand-to-hand fights with the Heat on the inside, with Bosh and Anderson both committing three fouls.

The Heat trailed by four points in the first half, but they kept the Pacers out of desperate stance.

What to do in the second half, Spoelstra analysed carefully, which is his specialty.

The Pacers actually couldn't support the maximum intensity in the second half of the second quarter, and the Heat were not led by them, and the state was still normal at this time.

After half-time, the athlete's muscles will be temporarily uncomfortable.

At this time, the Heat want to increase the intensity, and I don't know if the Pacers will be able to follow up.

If the other party can, the Heat can still fight for the fourth quarter, now let's see how long the other party can fight.

The Heat are 2-0 ahead, so they can have the confidence to develop a strategy to take their time.

It's also that the Pacers didn't lead by more than 10 points, and their tactics were actually half the battle.

In the third quarter, the Pacers still tried to open a breakthrough from the inside, but the players were no longer so physically active.

The Heat strengthened their defense, and the offensive end was started by star teams.

James and Wade scored back-to-back points to take the lead in less than half a quarter.

The Pacers also made an achievement, that is, they beat Bosh down, but now Bosh has not had such a big impact on the Heat.

The role of Bosh against the Pacers is much smaller, and Anderson, Haslem and even Lewis can top one.

And as long as the Pacers can't support the intensity, it's time for the game to win.

After the Heat overtook the score, the Pacers were a little uneasy, and they hit iron twice in a row.

Paul George finally made a foul on Zhang Xiaotian, and the result was also one of two free throws.

The Heat seized this opportunity and hit two three-pointers, and the situation changed all of a sudden.

In the previous games, the Pacers held on to the advantage until the final quarter, and now the third quarter is starting to fail.

They began to become suspicious, and the feeling of fatigue suddenly became heavier and heavier.

Vogel called a timeout, but things didn't get any better, and they had to use the rotation to adjust.

The Heat also brought on substitute players, and there was no rush to decide the winner, and their consumption was not small.

The scores were deadlocked again, but this time it was the Heat who took the lead.

In the fourth quarter, the Pacers started the game with three main players and two benches, and the Heat had two, Zhang Xiaotian, Wade, two shooters plus Anderson.

The Pacers were already cautious, and Paul George stared at Zhang Xiaotian, but they didn't expect Wade to score five points in a row.