With 6 seconds left before the end of the third quarter, Lu Yao singled out Randall from the outside and scored a three-pointer with a step-back to help the Thunder overtake the score!
79:78. The excitement of the Thunder fans at this moment is simply indescribable. They raised their hands high and cheered for their hero Lu Yao!
After Lu Yao came on the field, the Thunder, which was originally showing signs of decline, once again transformed into the invincible Thunder in the league. It hit several small climaxes and beat the Lakers without the ability to fight back.
With this three-pointer, Lu Yao's personal score has reached 46 points.
The scores are currently close, and people hope that Lu Yao can score 50+ points in the fourth quarter and lead the team to victory, making the night more complete.
Even so, the Lakers, led by Black Mamba Kobe, will not let Lu Yao take away the victory easily.
The third quarter ended with the Lakers' offensive attack. Players from both sides returned to the bench one after another, sitting on chairs to rest and prepare for the fourth quarter.
It's not easy for the Lakers to reach this point. Even the Warriors and Cavaliers, the league's top teams, were beaten by the Thunder. The Cavaliers couldn't last three quarters before falling.
The Lakers were able to take the lead in the third quarter and maintain it until the end, which is already a very outstanding performance.
It's a pity that what they are facing is the best player in the league now, Lu Yao.
Soon, the fourth quarter of the game began, and neither side made any substitution adjustments. Except for Randall, the Lakers' starters all played at least two and a half quarters, which was enough to see that they really wanted to win this game. a match.
After all, the rebuilt Lakers bench is weak and they can only rely on Kobe, the former superstar, and other decent starters.
But the consequence of playing too long is that their physical strength gradually declined. Clarkson, Randall and others were tired and began to lie on the chairs and pant. Even Kobe, who was once known as the perpetual motion machine, also showed fatigue.
After all, under the pressure of age and injuries, Kobe will never be able to return to the fun he once had when it was easy to play the entire game.
Since the Thunder won the opening jump ball, the ball was handed over to the Lakers. Randall served from the baseline and handed the ball to Kobe, which also announced the official start of the fourth quarter of the Thunder's game against the Lakers.
Win or lose, it all depends on the fourth quarter.
Players from both sides were tense and nervous for the upcoming game.
Kobe brought the ball to the top of the arc, facing Westbrook's defense. After slowing down and stopping, he suddenly started towards Westbrook's right hand side. Even after experiencing a ruptured Achilles tendon, Kobe's speed at his feet remained unabated.
But Westbrook is not a vegetarian. He follows Kobe's side and prevents him from easily breaking into the paint. At the same time, he also guards against Kobe's strong shots.
The reason why Kobe is Kobe is precisely because of his fearless character and picturesque mid-range shot.
Kobe broke through to the free throw line, stopped with his feet, and then made an emergency jump shot. Westbrook was a beat too slow to react. Kobe had already shot the ball out of his hands, without giving Westbrook a chance to react.
Under the focus of everyone's attention, the ball fell hollowly into the basket, helping the Lakers overtake the score.
So far, Kobe's score has reached 31 points, and he is already 36 years old. After experiencing serious injuries, he seems not to give in to the years, and she still wants to continue to fight.
But soon, the Thunder responded to the Lakers.
Westbrook dribbled the ball toward the frontcourt. Lu Yao screened for Westbrook at the top of the key and fended off Kobe Bryant who was defending Westbrook.
Westbrook accelerated and rushed directly towards the inside. His impact, one of the best in the league, made the people around him avoid him. In the blink of an eye, only Randall was left to face Westbrook.
In the eyes of Westbrook, Randall is naturally a side dish. He directly dunks Randall head-on without giving any face.
After Westbrook landed, he used his signature celebration move, the King Step, which immediately aroused cheers from the fans present.
Thunder's morale has been greatly stimulated.
Next, the Lakers made several consecutive attacks, but the Thunder seized the opportunity and opened up a 5-point gap.
The gap between the two teams reached 8 points. Although Kobe tried his best to save it with two mid-range shots, the Thunder were still able to catch up with two consecutive goals.
Anyone with a discerning eye can now see that the situation for the Lakers is over, and only one person is needed to decide the outcome of the game.
The audience's focus was on Lu Yao, who was running on the field.
In the past five minutes of the fourth quarter, Lu Yao didn't take a single shot. He only passed the ball to his teammates and grabbed rebounds, acting like a blue-collar player.
But it is such a "blue-collar player" with a plus-minus value of +22, and as soon as he comes on the court, the team's offense begins to become smoother. This is the attraction that Lu Yao brings to this Thunder.
Now, the game needs someone who can make the final decision, and that person will definitely be Lu Yao.
At 2 minutes and 22 seconds of the fourth quarter, Thunder 99:92 Lakers, the difference between the two teams was 7 points, and the Thunder had the ball.
Ibaka served from the baseline, and Lu Yao and Westbrook exchanged positions. Westbrook took a position in the backcourt in advance, and Lu Yao dribbled the ball across half court.
Just after halftime, Lu Yao was double-teamed by the Lakers. This was the Lakers' tactic throughout the game. Double-team, double-team, double-team, but these double-teams were still broken by Lu Yao one by one.
It was the same this time. Lu Yao directly pushed away the two of them, used his teammates' pick-and-roll to fend off Clarkson, and played one-on-one with Randall in the corner.
There is no doubt that Randall is nervous. The goals Lu Yao scored on him tonight are almost in double digits.
Even though Lu Yao didn't take a single shot in the fourth quarter, when he held the ball, overwhelming pressure fell on the Lakers.
Lu Yao blinked at Randall. Just when Randall was confused, Lu Yao made a sinister three-pointer.
Randall rushed forward, not forgetting to complain about Lu Yao.
Insidious, really insidious!
But the ball had already escaped, flew past Randall's fingertips, and flew towards the basket.
As the crisp sound of brushing the net sounded, 102:92, the Thunder led by 10 points!
At the same time, Lu Yao's personal score reached 49 points, and he was only one goal away from 50+!
During the Lakers' offensive round, Randall suddenly made a low-level mistake, and Westbrook seized the opportunity to directly steal it, leading the Thunder to launch a counterattack.
Lu Yao received a pass from Westbrook, and the empty basket in front of him seemed to be a gift from God.
As Lu Yao scored a dunk with both hands, Lu Yao's personal score reached 51 points!
With 1 minute and 46 seconds left in the game, the Thunder lead by 12 points!
At this moment, the game has lost its suspense!
Thunder, refuse to reverse!
