Chapter 481: Victory and Defeat

The Cavaliers had 11 seconds left, but they were four points behind. At this time, the knight's tactics were already obvious. It's definitely a goal first, and then a foul play.

Moreover, the advanced shot must be a three-pointer to make sense, and of course, if the Cavaliers want to bet on the Knicks' free throws not to score, then it is also possible, and during this timeout, both sides are arranging their final tactics.

Whether the Cavaliers want two points or three points, and how the Knicks want to defend them, are all questions for Yan.

Thibodeau has given very simple instructions for defence.

That is to pay attention to the defense outside the three-point line, and do not let the opponent have a chance, and this is naturally attributed to the range of the outside defense.

So, Thibodeau's defensive lineup is a perimeter combination of Tony Allen, Stephen Jackson, and Ramon Sessions. to limit the opponent's outside three-pointers. Especially Daniel Gibson's three-point shot, although James's three-point shot has to be paid a little attention, but I don't know if James has chosen to shoot his own three-point shot when he has other options.

Of particular note are Gibson and Mo Williams, both of whom are shooting very well from three-point range. The shooting percentage is above 140 percent, which is a very important point of attack to pay attention to.

So the tasks of Sessions and Tony Allen are more important. And Stephen Jackson will also have to defend James tightly, in case the Cavaliers choose a two-point shot. If James chooses a two-point shot for a quick break, the goal percentage will be too great.

On the inside side, Thibodeau did not let Lefu go on, but let Landry go on, although Landry was a little shorter, but at least the movement was a little better than Lefou, so the inside line was matched by Landry and Chen Jiyuan. The two of them need to do more to make up for the defense, Thibodeau's arrangement is focused on the outside, if two points are scored, even if it is released, Thibodeau will not be so desperate, but if it is a three-point shot, the blow to morale will be a bit big.

The Cavaliers served the sideline, Anderson Vallejo served off the court, and Zajunas Ilgoskas was really sent on the court, and the previous two-point shot made Brown appreciate Zajunas Ilgoskas's key ball ability, which is why Zajunas Ilgoskas can stand on the court now.

James, Gibson, and Mo Williams were running back and forth on the outside, and Landry interfered with Anderson Vallejo's serve in front of Anderson Vallejo.

Anderson Vallejo looked back and forth for opportunities, and finally, Anderson Vallejo still sent the ball to James, Stephen Jackson quickly reported the spirit of 10,000 points to defend James, mainly to defend James's breakthrough, but after James took two steps forward, he suddenly jumped up and shot a three-point shot, although Stephen Jackson also stepped forward to interfere, but it is not necessarily effective or not.

And the fact is that James's goal didn't score, and I don't know if it was due to Stephen Jackson's interference.

The rebounding inside is the battle between Chen Jiyuan and Zajunas Ilgoskas, and Chen Jiyuan himself occupies a good position. However, the ball was a three-pointer, so it flew far away, and it was actually turned around by Zajunas Ilgoskas to grab the rebound.

Zajunas Ilgoskas grabbed the rebound and didn't rush to make a shot.

Instead, he passed the ball to Gibson on the outside, and in front of Gibson, Tony Allen's defense was slightly lax, because his attention ran to the inside.

Gibson's shot is a very good shot, and Gibson will not miss this opportunity.

Gibson has never lacked a big heart to shoot. Dare to strike at any time, anywhere.

Gibson shot the ball very resolutely, Tony Allen's timely defense had no effect at all, the ball still went into the basket, and this three-point shot instantly made the shape of the court more nervous. Thibodeau had to ask for another timeout.

There are only 4 seconds left in the clock. After the Knicks served, the Cavaliers must have fouled immediately. Well, this last timeout, obviously, is to bring in all the free throw-making guys on the court.

At this point, Starkey is not good, and in terms of Starkey's long-range shooting ability, the free throw is not good. Obviously a shooting guard, but among scoring guards, Starkey's free throws are not good, and at this point, Starkey can't compare with Crawford.

So, the lineup sent by Thibodeau is Chen Jiyuan, Sessions, Crawford, Stephen Jackson, and Love. The five guys on the bench were the best free throwers for the Knicks.

The Cavaliers' lineup is James, Anderson Vallejo, Szczebiak, Mo Williams, and Daniel Gibson.

The Knicks serve the baseline ball, and the person who serves is Love. Because when it comes to free throws, it's hard to imagine that the Knicks' most accurate free throws are the center.

Chen Jiyuan is also preparing to receive the ball on the outside, but after all, he is a center, and the back and forth running position is watched by Anderson Vallejo, Anderson Vallejo has always been in front of Chen Jiyuan, not allowing Chen Jiyuan to have a good chance to catch the ball.

Love looked at it, and finally gave the ball to Sessions, who finally had a chance to run back and forth, and Sessions jumped up to catch the ball, and after landing on the ground, he held the ball in his arms.

At the same time, for the first time, Mo Williams, who was next to Sessions, hugged Sessions, looking like a good friend.

And the referee's whistle sounded at the same time. Less than a second passed.

There are 3.2 seconds left to be exact

Now Sessions' free throws can be said to be the life and death of the two teams, the Absolute, the Knicks and the Cavaliers.

Sessions walked to the free throw line, and it was obvious that Sessions himself was also nervous, and such a critical moment of free throws was very abnormal.

Sessions slowly walked to the free throw line and slapped the ball, keeping his eyes on the basket.

The crowd outside the stadium shouted wildly. Wanted to interfere with Sessions' free throws. All kinds of invective were incessant.

Sessions took a deep breath, slowly calmed down, and then slowly threw the ball. The ball slowly left Sessions' hand and flew towards the basket. It's near the basket.

Knocked on the front line. It's just a knock on the hearts of Chen Jiyuan and all the Knicks players and Knicks fans.

After knocking on the basket, the basketball jumped again, and Chen Jiyuan's heart looked at the basketball, and it jumped up instantly.

The ball slowly fell again, still slammed into the front, and then rolled out of the basket. Still didn't get in.

Chen Jiyuan's heart instantly fell to the bottom.

The first penalty missed. This time, the Knicks are not in an undefeated position.

If Sessions hits both free throws, then the Knicks will be safe, because the Knicks will lead by three-pointers, even if the Cavaliers hit a three-point shot, it will only be overtime, but now if Sessions misses a free throw, the Knicks will lead by up to two points, and the Cavaliers can rely on three-pointers to reverse the game in an instant and win the game.

It will depend on whether Sessions can hit his second free throw. After the first free throw, Chen Jiyuan and Sessions high-fived, which can be regarded as comforting Sessions and calming Sessions.

After taking a deep breath, Sessions took another free throw, and this time Sessions hit it safely.

With that goal scored, the Knicks gave the Knicks a two-point lead over the Cavaliers.

Now the Cavaliers used the last timeout in their hands, and this time the team's offense is really a matter of winning or losing on both sides.

If the Cavaliers choose to bet on a three-point shot, then this ball will decide the victory or defeat of both sides, and if it is a two-point shot, then this ball will decide the life and death of the Cavaliers.

After the Cavaliers' timeout, players from both sides returned to the court, with the Cavaliers fielding five men as Gibson, James, Mo Williams, Szebiak and Anderson Vallejo. It looks like he's going to shoot a three-pointer.

There are 3.2 seconds left in the clock. Szzczebiak serves off the court.

Szzczebiak made a free throw to James, who received the ball, took a step with the ball, and then passed it directly to Gibson in the bottom corner, but Gibson himself was the focus of the Knicks' defense.

So this ball, Gibson really didn't have a particularly good chance, but James's chance was not good, but after Gibson received the ball, he still shot this three-pointer.

Tony Allen was very quick to interfere with the ball. But Gibson shot the ball anyway.

The ball slowly flew towards the basket.

Everyone's attention is here.

Finally, the ball still came to the vicinity of the basket, but this ball turned out to be a three-non-stick, there was no suspense at all, the ball was in the process of flying, and the time had come.

At the end of the game, the Knicks won a hard-fought win over the Cavaliers on the road.

With the end of the game the whistle blows. The entire Knicks squad raced back to the bench.

It's all going on crazy celebrations. Thibodeau was also very happy and hugged and high-fived the players.

Everyone knows how much it means to the Knicks to win this game.

Because the next three games are played on the Knicks' home court, that is to say, as long as the Knicks can defend their home court in the next games, then they can directly eliminate the Cavaliers. Moreover, such situations are also absolutely uncommon.

Many teams have completed the elimination after successfully grabbing one of the opponent's home stadiums.

The strength of the Knicks and the strength of the Cavaliers are definitely not considered to be between them, and it is difficult to guess the outcome of every game. Now the Knicks have managed to get the lead. The balance of the series is beginning to tilt in favor of the Knicks.