The tacit understanding between Thompson and Curry is perfect. After all, they grew up together and are the strongest backcourt partnership in the league today.
With Curry's look, Thompson understood, and he immediately ran back, trying to get rid of the Thunder's defensive players.
Curry flicked his left hand and passed the ball, accurately finding Thompson.
The force and angle are just right to avoid defenders and allow Thompson to receive the ball.
After receiving the ball, Thompson quickly moved outside the three-point line, preparing to take a three-point shot...
Unexpectedly, Lu Yao, who was on the far side just now, came around from nowhere.
Lu Yao was like a big mountain, blocking Thompson.
Thompson's eyesight went dark and he knew he couldn't make a move.
But there are only 2 seconds left in the attack time. If you don't take action, it will time out.
As for Curry and his teammates, they were all tightly guarded by the Thunder players and could not pass the ball out at all.
In desperation, Thompson had no choice but to make a backward and drifting move and force the shot!
If you change the defender, you can really throw it out.
It's a pity that Lu Yao won't let him take action with his iron-clad defensive skill package.
Snapped!
Lu Yao waved his right hand and accurately caught the ball.
That's right, he didn't slap the ball away, but he caught the ball directly in his hand!
This is a bit insulting.
Thompson was anxious and wanted to counterattack, but Lu Yao had already launched a fast break.
If Lu Yao were to rush forward, scoring would be like searching for something, because there would be no defender behind Thompson.
So Thompson had no choice but to commit an early foul and grab Lu Yao's arm.
Beep...
The referee blew the whistle and called Thompson a foul.
Since the foul hadn't come yet, Lu Yao didn't take a free throw and could only make a Thunder side kick.
Although the fast break failed, Lu Yao destroyed the Warriors' offense and regained the ball, rekindling the hope of Thunder fans!
Donovan also raised his fist excitedly. Lu Yao's catch was so crucial!
With 1 minute and 7 seconds left, the Thunder attacked.
Lu Yao held the ball at the top of the arc, facing a double team, and made a pass motion.
Because his pass just now was very threatening, Green and Iguodala's attention was distracted again.
Lu Yao made a fake move, then suddenly changed direction and started!
This is McGrady's starting speed. Although both of them are defensive warriors, they can't stand it anymore.
Lu Yao ran out with two long strides, leaving the two of them half a body away.
After reaching the paint area, Bogut blocked Lu Yao again.
Lu Yao stared at the basket, but flicked his left hand, whoosh!
The basketball was stuffed under Bogut's armpit, just as Ibaka cut to the right side of the basket.
After catching the ball, Ibaka flew and dunked, bang!
This pass is really amazing, it's so magical!
112 square meters!
With 46 seconds left in the game, the Thunder tied the score again!
too strong.
Thunder fans burst into tears with excitement. They were all moved by the tenacity of the Thunder players.
Especially Lu Yao, at the last moment, he dared to hold the ball and passed the ball with a fatal threat, which made Ibaka eat a piece of cake!
After Ibaka dunked, his right hand hung on the basket, his left hand pointed at Lu Yao, and he kept nodding.
This is an affirmation for Lu Yao and an encouragement among teammates!
As a rookie, it is rare to be able to play such a smooth offensive coordination.
It is not an exaggeration to describe Lu Yao as young and mature.
But Lu Yao also has a violent side. When the team's morale is low, Lu Yao and Westbrook can always perform explosively at the first time, making the whole team excited!
Warriors head coach Cole called a timeout in time.
Theoretically, in 46 seconds, each side has one attack time, so the Warriors must score in this round to remain invincible, and it is best to score a three-pointer.
The Warriors players were very frustrated. There was clearly a chance to expand the lead just now, but the Thunder responded so well, especially Lu Yao, who was just playing a game and showed up wherever he should, saving the Thunder.
Green's role was highlighted again. He shouted to his teammates: "It doesn't matter, we are not afraid, because we have Curry, Thompson, and each of you and me, we will definitely win!"
This is the role of Green. At critical moments, he can arouse the enthusiasm of the whole team and strive to win.
Cole held a tactical board in his hand and drew offensive tactics for the players.
At this time, Thunder's Waiters naughtily ran to the Warriors' side to eavesdrop on Cole's tactics.
Cole really didn't pay attention, and he didn't expect that Thunder players would come over and eavesdrop.
After talking for a while, Green turned around and saw Waiters. He was not a kind person.
So he grabbed Waiters' clothes and pushed him away.
Waiters was not angry and interacted with the audience with a smile.
The timeout ended and the Warriors sent a sideline ball from the frontcourt.
Iguodala stood on the sideline, ball in hand, studying and watching the movement of his teammates.
Curry was so heavily guarded that it was difficult for Thompson to get rid of the defensive players.
According to the tactics, Green should be covering for Curry, and then Thompson would run to the corner and prepare to catch the ball.
But every defensive position of the Thunder was done to the extreme, and they switched defenses when they encountered the screen!
Unlimited defense changes are a very effective move against the Warriors.
Because the Warriors' off-ball movement is too threatening, Curry and Thompson can seal their throats with one strike as long as they have a little time and space.
Iguodala saw that he couldn't pass the ball, and the service time was about to reach 5 seconds, so he had to call a timeout.
Forcing the powerful Warriors to call two timeouts in a row, I have to say, this is enough.
The Thunder players were very excited and high-fived each other, which shows that the defense just now was very successful.
The Warriors don't have many timeouts left. As long as they continue to defend, the Warriors' offense will be frustrated.
After the timeout, Iguodala once again prepared to serve the sideline ball.
The Warriors could no longer call a timeout, so they asked Green to run outside the three-point line and catch the ball first. After all, his height was there.
After Green received the ball, he looked left and right, but the ball couldn't be passed, so he had to take two steps forward to look for an opportunity.
Curry and Thompson screen each other, then get around Bogut and finally find an open look.
Green's eyes lit up and he knew the opportunity had come, and he immediately passed the ball to Curry.
Curry is worthy of being Curry. After catching the ball, he threw the ball out at the speed of light before Ibaka could make up the defense.
High beat the board!
Crack!
Uh-huh!
Got two points.
This goal made the Warriors players go crazy with excitement. They all rushed over to bump into Curry's chests, roared, and touched his head!
There were 23 seconds left in the game, and it looked like Curry had made a buzzer-beater.
But this ball is really powerful, and it fully demonstrates Curry's ability to run without the ball.
The Thunder's home court is quiet again...
