Chapter 322: The First Victory in the Finals?
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"Sido, Sido suddenly fell to the ground in the collision with Fabrizio, Sido looked a little serious, his expression looked extremely painful." Charles. Barkley said as he stared at Tekoglou, who had fallen under the basket.
At this time, all Magic fans are worried, and the role of the Magic in chasing down only three points in these minutes is crucial.
It was Tekoglu who re-served as the core of the first organization, and Lin Sen, who had a waist injury, was able to be liberated to become a simple shooter while allowing his back injury to slow down a little.
"Craig!" Lin Sen shouted at the sidelines, the expression on Tekoglu's face told him that things could be serious, and now the Magic interior line basically can't be counted on the offensive end, and if Tekoglou is injured again, it will undoubtedly be worse for the Magic.
Team Doctor Craig. Ming Ze immediately ran onto the court with a medical kit after the referee's signal. Van Gundy also stood on the sidelines and stretched his neck, muttering softly: "Don't be fine, don't be fine." β
"It looks like it's really serious, the Orlando players are all around Sido, and if Hedo really can't play, then it's really difficult for Orlando to leave this Finals journey with his head held high instead of leaving in tragedy." Kenny. Smith was also worried about Tekoglou, and the live director immediately played a replay.
"In the replay, Fabrizio didn't have any fouls, Wood's ground-hitting passes were good, and Hido had no problem cutting through with cover. Fabricio's reinforcement was on point. But Cido couldn't contain herself. Their knees hit each other and that's the problem. β
In Kenny. In Smith's voice, the team doctor, Craig. Ming Ze turned his head and said to Howard and Milicic who were standing: "Dwight, Darko, you help me carefully support Xidu, Xidu's condition is a bit serious, his knee ligament should be torn, he needs to be sent to the hospital immediately for examination." β
Lying on the floor, Tekoglou also knew that the pain in his knee should be not small, but he still closed his eyes in frustration when he heard the team doctor's words, if it was really a tear in the knee ligament. The lightest recovery time is two or three weeks, which means he will miss the next game in the finals.
Playing in a division finals is a rare opportunity for most players, not to mention the finals on a bigger stage, and while the chances of the Magic beating the Spurs to win the championship are pitiful, leaving with an injury is completely different from fighting to Zuihou's departure.
What's more, there are less than five minutes before the end of the game at the moment, and the Magic are only three points behind and are likely to complete the reversal, and Tekoglou is very unwilling.
Looking at Tekoglou with his eyes closed, Lin Sen felt extremely uncomfortable, and when he entered the NBA before, he was very uncomfortable when he saw those who had no choice but to leave the court because of injuries.
"Hedo, recuperate. We'll have a chance, I'll go see you after the game! Lin Sen held Tekoglu's hand and whispered.
"It's really a bit serious. Dwight and Darko helped Sido away, and he heard that Sido may have torn a ligament in his knee, and if that is the case, then for Orlando, they will lose Sido in this trip to the finals.
For Orlando, Sido is not only an all-round forward who averages 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists per game, but also a player who can act as a team organizer, can contribute stable outside firepower to the team, and can be trusted in key moments. "Kenny. Smith said.
Stan. Van Gundy confessed, and with the help of the staff, Tekoglou got on a stretcher and was rushed by ambulance to the local hospital in San Antonio for examination and treatment.
In such a situation, Stan. Van Gundy had to re-bring in Grant. Hill, this accident has also made more people not believe that Orlando will work miracles.
"When the game resumes, I think I'll soon see how much of an impact Heedor will have on Orlando with his injury, and Wood, who has been a scorer and a stopover in the second half, should have to step up again."
"Kenny, you're right, but I'm worried about Wood's injury and hope everything goes well." Barkley looked at Linson on the field with some concern.
Tony. Parker took Oberto's serve and dribbled quickly through the half, and Tekoglu's injury and departure were also something they didn't want to see, but it has to be said that Tekoglu's departure was a good thing for the Spurs.
In the second half, the Magic used more zone defense, and Linsen's back injury can also reduce movement in one-on-one single defense under such a defensive formation.
The fourth quarter was already in the seventh minute, and the score was clearly displayed on the big screen at 89:92, and the Magic were only three points behind the Spurs at home.
"Orlando is still using regional defense!"
Accompanied by Kenny. Smith's voice, Tony. Parker changed direction and cut straight into Linson's area before he could move in place.
"Wood's speed has obviously taken a hit, especially with lateral movement, and Tony cuts straight in to face Darko's reinforcement!"
Tony. Parker looked at Darko who pounced on him. Milicic, straight a high toss.
"Damn it!" Milicic complained in a low voice that he was close to sealing the ball, but he was close to that.
Milicic quickly smiled, though, and although he couldn't block Parker's throw, Parker's throw missed.
Howard grabbed the defensive rebound directly, and the open elbows made Oberto not dare to steal the ball at all.
"It's a pity, TP's throw smashed out of the basket, Orlando turned defense into offense, this is also a test, although Orlando has had the absence of Sido in the past, but it is definitely not the current situation."
In Tekoglu's absence, the task of dribbling the ball returned to Linson.
But fortunately, the Spurs did not press, so Linson could still dribble the ball very calmly.
"Wood dribbles really high, let's see how Orlando is going to play this offense."
Lin Sen's dribbling height slowly decreased, and the gradual lowering of the center of gravity of his body and the slow bowing of his body also made the pain in Lin Sen's waist not as intense as if he bowed directly.
When Lin Sen came to the frontcourt. The dribble height is already possible, and there is no difference in normal times.
Tony. Parker watched Linson come to the front court and didn't press it. After all, in the second half, Lin Sen basically played the role of a goalscorer.
Lin Sen observed his teammates' positions. Howard was stared at by Duncan, and Milicic was stared at by Oberto.
Grant. Hill is preceded by Bruce. Bowen, Eddie. In front of Jones was Brent. Barry.
Tekoglu's recent departure from the game with an injury is a huge blow to the morale of the Magic, and hitting this ball is undoubtedly the best way to stabilize the situation, especially at the moment, which is only three points away.
Lin Sen looked at Milicic on the inside, and after the two looked at each other's eyes, they understood each other's thoughts.
Milicic went straight from the inside to the three-point line, and Linson also accelerated at the same time as Milicic went up.
Although the back injury when accelerating still made Lin Sen gasp in pain at the moment of starting, it seemed that the pain disappeared a little after starting. It's just that Lin Sen's speed is a little slower, which also gives Tony . Parker Opportunity.
However, Linson did not intend to break through with the help of Milicic's cover, but directly handed the ball to Milicic with a hand-to-hand pass.
Oberto, who pulled out to follow the defense, was originally going to make up for Linson, but when he saw Milicic receiving the ball, he immediately pounced, but Linsen directly regarded Oberto as the object of covering for him, just through Oberto to let go of Toni. Parker's pursuit.
"Wood comes back, the top of the arc is in a vacuum, Darko passes!" Barkley shouted.
Milicic, who lifted the ball, threw the ball directly behind his head with both hands, and at this time, Parker also realized that Linson was back outside the three-point line and immediately let Oberto's body pounce on Linson.
Despite Parker's speed, Linson's speed of the shot didn't give Parker the speed in the slightest.
Before Parker pounced. Lin Sen looked at the basket in the distance and tossed the ball out.
Wood made a three-pointer and TP pounced. If that ball hits, then Orlando will tie the score! "Kenny. Smith exclaimed.
The Spurs fans in the stadium let out loud boos in an attempt to stop the goal, but the ball still crossed an arc and plunged into the basket.
"Three-point hit, three-point hit! Wood's three-pointer helped Orlando tie the score, and Greg called a timeout, he was still the same extremely cautious guy, haha! Barkley looked at Popovich, who called a timeout, and said with a smile.
"Greg is expected to be on the court after this timeout, and his lethality is a test for Orlando's defense, but it's not easy for Orlando to equalize the score, and I think it's a win." Kenny. Smith continued.
Lost the Stan of Tekoglu. Van Gundy naturally knew that Ginobili, who had a long break, would definitely play, and it was Ginobili's offense in the second quarter that allowed the Spurs to extend their lead, and once Ginobili was on the court, it would be a huge test for the Magic defense.
And Howard and Milicic haven't rested for a minute since the start of the second half, and their presence has also made the Magic's chasing points so smooth. Van Gundy glanced at the Spurs bench and decided to replace Milicic first, giving Milicic a rest before taking turns with Howard.
"Chris, you change to Dage, Dwight you need to watch out for your fouls, don't jump easily, don't jump even if you're scored, you've already been fouled four times." Stan. Van Gundy pointed at Howard and said.
"I will!" Howard nodded heavily.
"Kailana, you replace Eddie, you need to help Wood a little bit on the defensive end!"
Azubuke looks at Stan. Van Gundy nodded: "Coach, I will." β
With the referee's whistle, players from both sides returned to the field.
"Manu did play, while Fabricio was replaced by Robert, while Orlando replaced Darko and Eddie for Chris and rookie Chelana." Kenny. Smith said as he looked at the players on the court.
Ginobili, who had just come on the field, took the ball directly, and rookie Azubuike immediately pressed it.
"Rookie Kelana did a good job defensively." Ross Barkley praised Azubuike's defence.
However, Ginobili not only did not call for cover but signaled that he wanted to play alone, but Azubuuk's defense in the first few seconds also gave him confidence.
However, Jiang is still old and spicy, and Ginobili's breakthrough still tore apart Azubuk's defense.
It's almost a stumbling breakout way. If you haven't seen it, you will definitely think that Ginobili's breakthrough is bad. However, that's exactly how he broke through.
Linson saw Ginobili break through Azubuuk's defense and immediately chose to make up for it. However, Ginobili changed direction and let go of Lin Sen's defense, and Lin Sen's speed was affected, and he could only watch Ginobili rush into the inside.
"Manu rushed into the basket, and Dwight guarded Zuihou's defense!" Kenny. Smith said as he looked at Howard with his arms raised.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way!" Stan. Van Gundy shouted at the field.
In the face of a breakthrough master like Ginobili, Howard's defense is likely to be ineffective and he will pay for fouls.
Stan. Van Gundy's worries Howard knew it himself, so he raised his arms high to keep his defensive cylinder.
Ginobili easily let Howard put the ball into the basket and saw Ginobili's goal under Stan. Van Gundy breathed a sigh of relief.
Dwight didn't dare to save too hard, and four fouls on his back did affect his defensive motivation. What's more, he has been playing for almost 20 minutes in a row from the second half to now, and his fitness has also been greatly affected. "Kenny. Smith said.
The point difference, which was finally tied up, once again became two points behind, and every point in the game was extremely important at this point, and the Spurs fans gave Ginobili cheers.
Linson took Howard's serve and slowly dribbled the ball to the front court, and the AT&T center booed again.
This time, Parker didn't let go of Linson, but pressed Linsen after half court, and at the same time hit Linsen with his own body.
Although Parker did not hit the right side of the waist, Linson still felt a trace of pain, controlled the ball, Linson let Parker's body go, and Parker stuck to Linsen again.
Instead of tangling with Parker, Linson passed the ball directly to Azubuike, who came up to pick it up. Seeing Linson pass the ball out, Parker let go of his body and retreated as Linson advanced.
Just as he was approaching the three-point line, Lin Sen, who was without the ball, turned and rushed to the top of the arc with a half-turn. The sudden start made Tony. Parker was nervous.
Azubuk passed the ball to Linsen for the first time, and Parker also stood in front of Linsen again at the same time as Linsen received the ball.
After Lin Sen observed the position of Duncan, who was defending Howard, he immediately had an idea in his heart.
However, Lin Sen jumped up directly, and Parker subconsciously jumped up, raising his right hand high.
"Wood shot directly? This ball is really ...... Oh, not to shoot, but to pass! Dwight! "Kenny. As soon as Smith spoke, the ball flying in the air went straight to the right side of the basket.
At this time, Duncan also realized that Linson was not shooting but passing, and immediately turned but still slowed down, and the ball flew over his head and went straight behind him.
Behind Duncan, Howard jumped directly on the spot like a lift, and steadily caught Linson's pass with both hands and smashed the ball to the basket.
"The beautiful aerial relay, the direct cooperation between Wood and Dwight, Orlando tied the score again, and Orlando tonight at the Spurs' home stadium told the Spurs that cockroaches are not only in Texas, but also in Orlando, Florida." Barkley said with a smile.
Howard and Linson high-fived each other in celebration and ran to the front court with big strides, but the good times did not last long, and Howard, who had just completed the air relay in the next round, couldn't laugh.
βshitοΌβ Stan. Van Gundy shook his right hand fiercely, and Howard on the court held his head with both hands and said to the referee with a look of chagrin: "I didn't fight this time." β
"Manu made a meritorious service, he went directly to Dwight's arms to get it, Dwight couldn't let it go, this time Orlando is really in trouble, Dwight fouled Stan five times Stan will definitely not let him stay on the court." Kenny. Smith looked to the sidelines.
Milicic, who had just sat down not long ago, threw the big towel on the floor and stood up directly: "Darko, although you only have three fouls, you also have to pay attention, we need you." Van Gundy said, pulling Milicic.
"You can't blame Dwight, I can only say that Manu is too treacherous, look at Greg laughing, it's obvious that he arranged it on purpose." Barkley said with some unhappiness.
Standing at the free-throw line, Ginobili hit the first free throw safely, and Howard walked to the sideline with his head down.
Howard smiled wryly and gave Milicic a high-five, then took the big towel and sat directly on his head and sat on the bench, he also knew that five fouls at this time were a big impact on the Magic, especially Milicic didn't have much rest, and Tekoglu couldn't play.
"Manu hit two free throws, San Antonio took another two-point lead, and now that Dwight is on the court, can Orlando continue on the Florida cockroach path?" Kenny. Smith said as he looked at Lin Sen who was dribbling.
"Darko, cover for me, and get ready to grab the rebound!" Linson whispered to Milicic, who nodded and ran briskly forward.
Tony. Parker didn't press Linson as soon as he passed halftime, but he did press Linson two steps away from the three-point line.
Linson, who had been prepared, let go of Parker's pressing, and at the same time, Milicic on the inside ran directly out to defend Milicic's Robert. Horry immediately followed.
"Dacora comes out to cover!" Kenny. Smith shouted as he looked at Milicic who pulled out.
Linson made an accelerated charge to Parker's right, and Parker immediately retreated.
Boom!
Parker slammed into Milicic's body, and Linson slapped the ball and slid to the left to completely let Parker's defense go.
Robert, who defended against Milicic. Seeing this, Horry immediately threw away Milicic and pounced on Linsen, who also jumped up directly after sliding.
Wood jumped from beyond the three-point line again, and Robert threw away Darko to pounce. Barkley shouted.
Lin Sen didn't expect Horry to pounce so timely, and leaned back in order to avoid Horry's body.
"Wood didn't pass the ball, he still resolutely chose to shoot, three points back!" Kenny. Smith said as he looked at Lin Sen in the air.
Horry stretched his arm as far as he could, but couldn't get to Linson, and the ball jumped high over Horry's head and flew to the basket in the distance.
"Wood, Wood, or Wood, hit a second three-pointer in a row, Orlando overtook the score, and now there are three minutes and thirty seconds left before the end of the game, Orlando has a good chance to win the first game of the Finals!"
Barkley said loudly, and Linson held up a three-point gesture amidst boos. (To be continued......)