Lu Yao performed very well today, but he didn't dunk anyone.
Because he is still a humble person at heart.
I don't want to play too "noisy" when it's not necessary, as long as I can score.
But this time, Lu Yao had to go crazy, because the score between the two sides was deadlocked, and the Thunder needed a momentum!
Although the basketball game is about technique, sometimes momentum is more important and seems to be metaphysics.
After the momentum builds up, players can shoot whatever they want, and the basket is like a vast ocean to them.
On the other hand, the weak side is like the basket with a lid on it, and just can't make the shot.
boom!
Lu Yao successfully dunked across Bogut, and at the same time, a whistle sounded——
"Beep..."
2+1!
Although Bogut was knocked to the ground, his reaction was half a beat too slow and the referee called a blocking foul.
The Warriors players were dissatisfied and wanted to go forward to argue with the referee, but they were warned by the referee!
The referee saw clearly that when Lu Yao started, Bogut did not move over, so it was a standard blocking foul!
The Thunder home fans got excited again, and the DJ on site was also very good, playing Dragon Kingdom's famous song - "The Most Dazzling National Style"!
Everyone jumped up, and Lu Yao also jumped a few times in cooperation. The atmosphere at the Thunder's home court is so good!
Lu Yao went to the free throw line and hit the extra penalty steadily, widening the point difference to 7 points!
The third quarter was really exciting, with ups and downs.
I originally thought that "Yong Sanfang" was going to catch up with the score, but Lu Yao just led the team to play "Lei Sanfeng"!
Are you crazy? I'm crazier than you!
Thunder fans are working hard. They almost always stand while watching the game because they are so excited.
Warriors head coach Kerr couldn't even shout. He stood on the sidelines and shook his head slightly.
In fact, he had no other solution. He could only count on the Splash Brothers to turn the tide and use offense to win the game.
Cole is always like this. When the team is going well, he wants to show off his passing and cutting tactics.
But the team was in crisis, and he remembered that Curry was here.
The Warriors attack.
After Curry attracted the defense, he passed the ball to Thompson. Tang Shen quickly took action before Lu Yao could cover up the defense!
Uh-huh!
The shooting ability of the Splash Brothers is not just blown away, it is indeed amazing.
A three-pointer hit, and the point difference returned to 4 points.
In the next few rounds, the Thunder and Warriors both performed extremely well, with the point difference always hovering around 5 points.
The battle lasted for more than 8 minutes in the third quarter, and the score reached 77:71, with the Thunder leading by 6 points.
Cole had to call a timeout.
Although the point difference is not too big and the Warriors play well, the Thunder can always beat the Warriors.
It's that feeling of not being able to exert any effort.
For example, as soon as Curry threw in a three-pointer, Lu Yao responded with a 2+1!
Even if Lu Yao doesn't take a shot, the Thunder teammates are also very good. Ibaka and West can all score.
This is what troubles the Warriors the most.
If Lu Yao breaks out alone, he won't despair, because the stronger defense in the fourth quarter may limit Lu Yao.
But when the whole team breaks out, it becomes difficult to handle.
Lu Yao seems to have a magical power that is different from Durant and Westbrook.
That's the infectious energy of the arena.
Under his leadership, his teammates always perform beyond their normal capabilities.
In fact, this ability is not metaphysics, but is determined by the characteristics of the player.
For example, Lu Yao will definitely pass the ball to his teammates when they have a chance.
Or taking the lead on defense and never being lazy, which will also boost the team's morale.
Some teams have star players who are very strong on the offensive end, but they don't do much on the defensive end, so they have to rely on their teammates to wipe their butts.
If this goes on for a long time, the atmosphere of the team will become worse and worse.
After the timeout, the Warriors replaced Thompson and Barnes and replaced them with Iguodala and Livingston.
Curry remains on the court.
Thunder head coach Donovan did not dare to neglect.
If Young Master Dewey was here, he would consider letting Lu Yao take a rest.
But today only Lu Yao was left, and Donovan did not dare to let Lu Yao go down to rest.
Lu Yao didn't make things difficult for his coach, he took the initiative to ask for a fight and was ready to finish the third quarter!
Neutral fans are so happy. They originally thought Curry was going to bring the league into the small ball era.
But Lu Yao came out of nowhere and brought basketball back to the era of roughness and toughness, and his three-pointers are also very strong!
This is a bit unexplainable. Curry was born at the wrong time!
The timeout ends and the game continues.
Curry's shots have increased, which shows that the Warriors are really anxious.
But Lu Yao still led the team slowly and occasionally attacked one by himself.
Although the Thunder cannot widen the point difference, it is not easy for the Warriors to catch up.
At the end of the third quarter, the score reached 86:81, with the Thunder leading by 5 points.
Curry was in a bad mood. When he walked to the sidelines, he slammed his braces to the ground.
It's rare to see Curry so depressed.
Indeed, today Curry always feels like he is too powerful.
Thunder fans are a little worried. After all, the Warriors are very strong this season. Even if they fall behind in the fourth quarter, they often stage big comebacks.
So the fans cheered the players loudly.
Lu Yao was not careless. He knew that the lead was not enough and there would definitely be a fierce battle in the fourth quarter.
So when he came on as a substitute, Lu Yao stood on the sidelines, high-fiving every teammate and encouraging them.
Basketball is a team sport, and every substitute player is important.
If you want to compete for the championship, the bench must be thick enough, otherwise the substitutes will dig a big hole and the main players will have to fill it, and the game will be difficult to play.
The Thunder's substitutes worked hard. They didn't want the lead gained by Lu Yao to be reversed.
However, the strength is there, and the Warriors' bench lineup is really strong.
After more than 4 minutes in the fourth quarter, the Warriors overtook the score again, reaching 96:95, with the Warriors leading.
Donovan was helpless and had no choice but to look at Lu Yao again.
Lu Yao played a long time today, already playing for 30 minutes.
He was a little embarrassed to let Lu Yao come to the rescue again.
But Lu Yao was still very responsible. He took off his jacket again and stood on the sidelines.
Although he didn't say anything, his attitude said everything.
Donovan said nothing and patted him on the shoulder, indicating that he would appear again.
Thunder fans cheered excitedly when they saw Lu Yao playing again.
Everyone shouted Lu Yao's name——
"Lu! Lu!"
"Defeat the Warriors! Defeat the Splash Brothers!"
"Thunder Championship!"
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In fact, most people did not expect that in the absence of Dewey, the Thunder could actually have a hard time with the Warriors.
And still have a slight upper hand.
It's incredible.
Especially the spinach company was really shocked.
Before the game, most predictions said the Warriors would win, depending on how many points they could win.
But after three quarters, the Thunder still led, leaving those betting on the Warriors in tears!
Lu Yao and other main players appeared again.
