Chapter 596: Keep the second home field
The Splash Brothers' expressions were nervous.
Many longtime Warriors fans have never seen the two so nervous.
With just over two minutes left in the second quarter, the Thunder led by five points.
Before the timeout, the Thunder played a small climax, and if the Warriors can't respond strongly, then the Thunder are likely to take a big lead in the first half.
After the timeout, the main players of both sides returned to the field.
Zhou Yang held the ball at the top of the arc, and in the face of Sephorosa's defense, he did not call for cover, but ran in the direction of Curry.
The Splash Brothers' blocking and dismantling is also common, and the Thunder are prepared.
Sephorosa and Harden shouted, and then the two prepared to switch guards.
Although Harden can't prevent Zhou Yang, he can stand up for a while, as long as he doesn't let Zhou Yang make a move.
Who knows, at the moment when Zhou Yang ran towards Curry, Curry did not greet him, but made a feint, shook it, and ran towards the bottom corner.
Harden was shocked and hurried to catch up, already one position behind.
Zhou Yang immediately threw the ball over, and it was the ball leader.
Curry ran to the bottom corner, received the ball, didn't need to adjust at all, and shot directly with three points!
Harden's heavy body is difficult to defend against a small and fast guard like Curry.
Swish!
Three-point hit.
This tactic should be used for the first time by the Warriors, and the Thunder players can't crack it at all.
After the goal, Curry raised his right hand and greeted Zhou Yang in the air.
The Splash Brothers' tactics are so rich that they are really hard to guard!
Both Durant and Harden are nervous.
To maintain their lead in the first half, they had to play a strong output.
Thunder offense.
Harden carried the ball past half court, and Durant came over to cover.
The two Duha also started to block and dismantle.
It's nice to see, it's a fight with the Warriors.
Aren't you a splash brother playing tactics? Then our two generals Duha also play tactics!
Durant blocked Curry, and Harden took the opportunity to kill the restricted area.
But Tony Allen was in hot pursuit, and Harden didn't get a shot.
Harden got to the edge of the box and suddenly flicked the ball back.
The pass was so unbelievable that he didn't look behind him at all.
Durant received the ball smoothly from outside the three-point line at a 45-degree angle.
Curry defends Durant, it's too hard.
Durant makes a three-point shot over Curry's head, and hey!
Actually, Zhou Yang wanted to come over to help defend just now, but Harden's breakthrough was too sharp, and Zhou Yang didn't expect him to be able to pass the ball back.
Three-point hit!
The Thunder's lead is back to five points.
That's what Durant is capable of, and he's metamorphosed.
Warriors fans feel Durant's horror, worthy of death!
Zhou Yang's competitive spirit was aroused.
This is the Warriors' second home court, and the Warriors have to win.
Even if you have to lose to the Thunder, you can't be shaved by others, that's too embarrassing.
Warriors offense.
Zhou Yang advanced with the ball and ran towards Curry again.
Sephorosa and Harden were very nervous and didn't know what kind of plane the two were going to do.
Just when Sephorosa and Harden's attention was on Curry, Zhou Yang suddenly took a step back and made a three-point shot!
This was Zhou Yang's second three-pointer in the first half, and the Thunder players really didn't expect it.
Sephorosa was shocked, and if he wanted to pounce on the defense, it was too late.
Swish!
It's horizontal!
Zhou Yang and Durant are both energetic.
Warriors fans jumped up excitedly and chanted Zhou Yang's name.
This is a master duel, you come and go,-for-tat!
Durant's face turned pale, and he felt that he was too
It's in the mood.
Thunder offense.
Harden advanced with the ball, and Durant didn't play any tactics anymore, and directly reached out for the ball.
This is the characteristic of Durant, it is not a strength or a disadvantage, as soon as he comes up, he does not like to run tactics and directly stand up and single.
Harden originally wanted to break through the ball, but Durant is the boss of the team, the big brother, and since he wants the ball, he must give it.
Sou!
Harden passed the ball over.
Durant received the ball and was just about to single Tony Allen, but Zhou Yang pounced.
Since you want to stand up and fight singles, then hit the two of us!
Durant was a little panicked when he saw Zhou Yang coming.
He had no choice but to force his hand.
It's a pity that under the defense of these two top defensive giants, Durant's shot was deflected.
Although it is biased, Durant's singles ability is indeed strong enough.
If you change people, you can't make a move at all.
Chandler roared, protected the rebound, and passed directly to Curry.
Curry played half the court, and Harden was in hot pursuit.
Running outside the three-point line, Curry glanced up at the basket, and Harden thought Curry was going to make a move, so he reflexively jumped up.
Who knows, Curry tricked Harden and went directly to the three-point line to score a basket.
Towards the end of the second quarter, the Warriors equalized the score!
59:59!
It's incredible.
The Golden State Oracle Arena instantly turned into a sea of joy, and almost all the fans stood up to cheer for the Splash Brothers' outstanding performance.
Thunder head coach Brooks was in a hurry, pacing back and forth on the sidelines.
He thought the Thunder could take the lead in the first half, crush the Warriors psychologically, and then close the game in the second half.
But he underestimated the tenacity of the Splash Brothers.
Thunder offense.
Durant didn't shoot just now, so he calmed down and waved his hand for Harden to attack.
Harden slowly crossed the half court with the ball and reached out for Ibaka to come over and cover.
The Thunder also have a lot of tactics, and Harden takes advantage of the situation to kill near the baseline.
Just as Chandler pounced to help defend, Harden shot directly and hit a two-point shot.
Brother Deng's skills have been perfected, and one person really can't guard against him.
There are 43 seconds left in the game.
The score was 61:59, with the Thunder leading.
Zhou Yang held the ball and advanced quickly, ready to grab one.
This has become Zhou Yang's habitual tactics, and some media and fans even call Zhou Yang's style of play, called "Second Brother Yang's Attack".
Zhou Yang was near the halfway line, making a gesture of wanting to shoot, and all three players of the Thunder team pounced.
This face is spectacular.
But Zhou Yang didn't make a shot, but passed the ball to Tony Allen, who cut through the air.
Allen quickly hit the basket and scored two points comfortably to tie the score again.
This time the Warriors' fast break took only 5 seconds.
With 38 seconds left on the clock, both sides had one chance to attack.
Durant shook his head angrily.
He couldn't understand why every time Zhou Yang grabbed an attack, he was able to score a goal, and it also gave him one more chance to attack.
Thunder offense.
Harden went through half court again, slowly dribbling at the top of the arc.
This offense is important, and the Thunder must score in order to maintain their lead.
With 7 seconds left on the offensive clock, Durant raised the high post again and blocked Curry.
Harden took advantage of the situation and went to the restricted area.
Since Harden and Durant had a joint operation just now, the Warriors' defense is a bit chaotic.