super heavy artillery

Chapter 679

Chapter 679

Compared with the dullness of the previous game, the second game was much more exciting.

Whether it is the competition of the overall offensive and defensive rhythm of the two teams, or the confrontation between the players, there are back and forth.From the point of view of the score, although the Thunder once led by double digits, they were quickly chased back by the Raptors.The following game has been very anxious, until the second half of the last quarter, finally there are two relatively large waves of attack.

Whether it is the Raptors or the Thunder, they tacitly allowed the main players to rest on the sidelines in the first half of the last quarter.This game was very intense, and the players had a heavy load.Everyone knows that the final battle will be more difficult.Therefore, the players are hurrying to recover their strength.

The Raptors were the first to charge on the offensive end. Leonard made a cold face and hit a three-pointer.Lowry's state has not improved much, but he reduced his shots in this game and focused on organization and defense.In this way, the offensive end is basically concentrated in Leonard's hands.

During this period of time, the Thunder has improved the defensive ability of its lineup to the extreme.Under Donovan's infinite switching tactics, the Thunder's players are switching with the Raptors' players all the time.Under such circumstances, it is already difficult for players like Gasol to provide Leonard with stable help, and all the pressure is concentrated on him.

Leonard showed his excellent offensive ability.From his first three-pointer after the timeout, the Thunder failed to restrain him.

Looking back, the Thunder began to attack.The basketball was passed to Paul George by Westbrook. The latter tried it, but failed to get rid of Leonard's entanglement, so he passed the ball back to Westbrook again.

Receiving the ball again, Westbrook squeezed past Lowry directly from the right, and then accelerated to the basket.His first step was too sharp.It was like a bolt of lightning flashed past Lowry.The latter chose to give up after chasing after a while. After losing the best defensive position, he could cause little interference to Westbrook.

However, Gasol Jr. defended up.At the same time, Adams was also stuck near the bottom line by Lowry.Regardless of the huge disparity in size between the two, Lowry does not suffer in terms of strength, otherwise he would not be nicknamed "Small Steel Cannon" by the fans.

Facing Gasol's defense under the basket, Westbrook is not afraid at all, but he is still quite cautious.He stuck it up, held the ball in his right hand, stretched it from the opponent's armpit to the basket, and threw it up. The basketball hit the backboard and fell into the net bag.

As if returning to the first quarter of the game again, Westbrook and Leonard faced each other.But then, Westbrook failed to keep up.

After Lowry took the ball around the three-point line, he passed the ball to Siakam in the right elbow, who caught the ball and shot it, but hit the edge of the basket.Leonard sprinted to the rim for an offensive rebound and swung Grant around the rim to drive the ball into the rim.

This ball is very strong.You know, Gasol Jr. and Adams were both inside the basket at the time. It was already very rare for Leonard to grab a rebound, and it was even more rare to score the ball in such a crowded environment.Leonard not only scored a goal, but also caused Grant to foul.At the basket, once being swayed by the opponent, he will become very passive.

After standing on the free throw line and the ball, the Raptors once again took the lead in the score.It is very important to take the lead at this time. After all, there is not much time for the game, and a slight lead may become the key to determining the outcome of the game.Donovan understood this truth. He stood on the sidelines and loudly reminded his players what to pay attention to.

The atmosphere in the arena suddenly became tense.

Westbrook advanced to the three-point line with the ball and observed the positions of his teammates on the field.An Luo is still running around, followed by Danny Green, and he has no good chances.Paul George waited on the right side, and Leonard tangled with him, as he did all game.Westbrook beckoned to Adams, who understood, and immediately went to the top of the arc to set him a pick-and-roll.Under the cover of Adams, Westbrook easily broke through the Raptors' defense and rushed to the basket.In fact, whenever Westbrook breaks through with the ball, the Raptors' defense is not particularly tight.In Nurse's view, letting Westbrook score is a more acceptable thing for him.Therefore, they stared at An Luo and Paul George from beginning to end.

Westbrook, who rushed in, bypassed Gasol with a European step, and then flicked the ball to complete the layup.Such a layup is very easy for him.However, this time it was not able to score.The basketball spun around the rim, but still fell out.

After Gasol grabbed the rebound, he immediately handed it to Lowry.The latter shot the ball forward and rushed towards his own basket. Siakam and Leonard followed this year.Of course, Paul George, An Luo, Grant and others also entered the defensive position immediately.

Lowry took advantage of the Thunder's unsteady footing and rushed directly to the basket, but under Westbrook's defense, he chose to pass the ball to Leonard behind him.Paul George watched the opponent break through the basket and stepped back in small steps.But Leonard just feigned a shot, stepped out with his right foot on the ground a little harder, and the whole person retreated back beyond the three-point line with that force.By the time Paul George reacted, Leonard had pulled up and shot the ball.

"Shh..."

In order to avoid Paul George's block, the release point and arc of this ball are very high.But this did not affect the final result.The basketball flew across the court and plunged into the net.

Leonard, who made the shot, couldn't see the slightest bit of excitement.Of course, this guy will always have that indifferent face.However, Nas, who was standing on the sidelines, was very excited.He made a fist with his right hand, swung it vigorously a few times, and then clapped his hands at the Raptors players on the court.He is very satisfied with the performance of his players in this minute or so.

Donovan couldn't sit still, he called a timeout.After Leonard made a three-pointer, he felt a little uneasy.A superstar has a great influence on the game, and they can even change the result of the entire game by themselves.There is no doubt that Leonard is already a player of this level.His performance in the Eastern Conference Finals has conquered everyone.

(End of this chapter)