roccoschili Chapter 196 Unexpected
Chapter 196 Unexpected
Chapter 196 Unexpected
This attack is naturally the safest to hit the basket.With Westbrook's ability, it is not difficult to rush in and score.The Warriors must not dare to make any big moves. After all, now that they foul, the Thunder will make free throws.
Of course, he can also feed the ball to Adams, and he can get opportunities through the pick-and-roll.
It's not impossible to hit three points, but it's too risky!The Thunder only need two more points to basically guarantee that they will not lose the game in regular time.If the last attack and defense of the Warriors is successful, the game will be won!
"We know the situation, and the Warriors know it too. We must do more preparations!"
Donovan's whole tactical thinking is still two points, but he changed his thinking.He didn't let Westbrook cover Anlo, but let Anlo cover Westbrook.
After the timeout, Westbrook held the ball at the top of the arc, An Luo and Ilyasova were on the left and one on the right, and Robertson was on the inside.It was still Adams who pulled out to cover, but this time the Warriors' Green didn't follow. Instead, he was a little inward from the free throw line, guarding the area outside the penalty area.
Adams came directly to the 45-degree angle and made a pick-and-roll for An Luo, who took advantage of Thompson's blocked gap to run to the top of the arc.While Westbrook handed the ball to An Luo, he blocked Durant who was rushing over.
After Durant was blocked, Green finally jumped out.If he doesn't come out, An Luo is equivalent to an open shot!After all, Curry is farther than him.And his defensive ability is much better than Curry.
But as soon as he came out, the inside line was empty!An Luo raised his hand and hung the basketball in.Almost at the same time, Westbrook suddenly started, squeezed Durant away with his shoulders, rushed to the penalty area, jumped high, and smashed the ball to the basket!
"Boom!"
The basketball fell into the bag and exploded instantly!
It wasn't a perfect tactic, but it was executed perfectly.
123:120
The Thunder are already invincible.
But the Warriors still have a chance.With 14 seconds left in the game, it was enough for them to make an offense.And such a ball is not difficult for them.Whether it's Curry, Thompson, or Durant, they all have the ability to tie the score from beyond the three-point line.Even Green and Iguodala are capable!It depends on how Cole arranges his troops.
During the timeout, Cole took out his tactical board and arranged tactics.He looked a little dignified, today's Thunder is really too tenacious.For other teams, even if they survived Durant's offensive in the second quarter, it would be difficult to withstand the three-point wave of the Splash Brothers in the third quarter.But Thunder not only survived, they even gained the upper hand!
Kerr, however, was confident he could send the game to overtime and win.
At the same time, Donovan on the other side is also studying with the players how to defend the ball.In fact, he didn't have any confidence to determine who the opponent would end the final attack.He can only stare at everyone on the other side.
Pause back, and the game continues.
Green sent the sideline ball steadily into Curry's hands without any surprises.
An Luo half-bent, clinging to Thompson.He stuck it so tightly that he wished he could turn into a piece of brown candy and stick directly to the opponent's body.He is not afraid of Thompson rushing in, but he must not let the opponent shoot a three-pointer.
After serving the ball, Green did not return to the basket, but made a double screen for Curry on the right side with Iguodala.
With these two screens, Curry burst directly from the right to a 45-degree angle to the left.However, Ilyasova's speed was very fast. He bypassed Green and flanked Curry with Westbrook, successfully preventing this attack.
But this double-team missed Iguodala.After he completed the cover, he slipped to the top of the arc with Green's cover.People arrive at the ball, this is obviously a well-designed tactic.
Facing open shots, Iguodala catches and shoots.
I have to say that the last 30 seconds or so was the most exciting part of the game.Both teams showed their high tactical quality at the last moment.Through cooperation, each of them got a good chance to make a move.
Everyone stared at the basketball flying in the air.Whether it is overtime or the victory is taken away by the Thunder depends on this goal.
Fans can wait, but some players on the market can't.No matter whether to advance or not, there are still more than 2 seconds.This possible rebound has become the key to a group of people competing for it.
Durant, Green, Adams and Ilyasova huddled together in the narrow penalty area.
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the edge of the hoop and bounced high.
The ball missed!Oracle Stadium suddenly sounded a long sigh.The long necks of the old elders shrank back as if they were discouraged.
The basketball flew out and was grabbed by An Luo.Thompson had quick eyes and quick hands, and saved An Luo.
"Di!"
Defensive foul!
An Luo scored two free throws.2.7 seconds left!
In theory, the Warriors still have the hope of dragging the game into overtime.The premise is that An Luo misses two free throws.
At this time, Oracle fans showed their unparalleled ability to make noise.An Luo walked to the free throw line, he couldn't even hear Westbrook talking to him not far away.
He took the basketball thrown by the referee, dribbled it on the spot a few times, raised his hand, pushed his toes hard, and pushed it out.
"Bang!"
It was also the sound of iron striking, but this time Oracle was full of cheers.
Missed the first free throw!
An Luo shook his head, then reached out to high-five Adams and Ilyasova.Robertson and Westbrook also walked to the free throw line from behind. The former patted An Luo's butt, and the latter hugged An Luo's shoulder and shouted loudly:
"Man! Believe in yourself! The sound here is not as loud as USC, right? You didn't lose back then!"
yes!Why are you still tense!
An Luo shook his head, and took the basketball thrown by the referee.Looking at the rim, he took a deep breath, and took three quick snaps on the spot.
At this time, the voice in the Oracle Arena is even louder!An Luo raised the ball, and then exerted force on his toes.The basketball was dialed out again.
"Shh!"
The ball is in!
The entire stadium was silent, and it was no longer as noisy as it was a moment ago.
"I know you can do it! I always knew!" Westbrook was far more excited than An Luo!The moment the basketball fell into the net, he rushed over.Hugging An Luo, he yelled loudly, and a pair of black hands grabbed his hair into a mess.
The Warriors lost their last chance and had to accept the reality of losing to the Thunder at their home court.
After this battle, the Warriors' record became three wins and two losses.It's really beyond everyone's expectations.But what surprised everyone even more was the Thunder, they have won all five games now!
(End of this chapter)