“Sure enough, the question was a must-choice!
After the timeout, the Thunder handed over the responsibility of the game-winner to Durant.
After receiving Yin Baka's sideline serve, Durant singled out Nowitzki from the left three-point line, and the others pulled away. "
"The point difference is only 2 points, and the Thunder have two options!
You can either directly kill the game with a three-pointer, or you can ask for a two-pointer and drag the game into overtime.
Whether it's a three-point score or a two-point score, neither is the result the Mavericks want to see. Both options must be defended, which is a big challenge for the Mavericks' defense..."
Su Bei pulled to the left corner of the three-pointer. Westbrook cut to the basket without the ball. After Yin Baka served, he also walked to the basket. Harden lurked outside the 65-degree three-point line on the right side and was always ready. Cutting inside, the Mavericks still have to watch the defense.
Bang bang, bang—!
Lowering his center of gravity, Durant controlled the ball, adjusted the offensive rhythm, and consumed the time from 9 seconds to 5 seconds. He moved, changed direction drastically, and then changed again, accelerating to the right to dribble the ball to the right.
The foul went to the free throw line. Nowitzki couldn't foul yet, so he was backed up by Durant and fought back. At this time, Kidd shrank back, Marion and Terry also pounced on Durant, forming a four-person dumpling. trend.
Durant ignored it. From the moment he got the ball, images of how to attack flashed through his mind.
I saw him forcefully break into the paint. In the process, he suddenly stopped, changed direction, slapped the basketball from his right hand to his left hand, pulled it back, lifted the ball, and shot a two-point pull-up jumper...
As if he had predicted it, Nowitzki jumped up and rushed over at the same time, reaching out to cover Durant's eyes. The only thing left was to bet that Durant's two-point pistol had no bullets.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and then got into the white net, making a crisp sound of wiping the net.
Swish——!
The still Chesapeake Center Arena was instantly drowned by the sound of a roaring mountain and a tsunami.
The Thunder players immediately pounced on Durant, who was in a shooting position, took two or three steps back, roared and beat his chest, clenching his hands into fists with a ferocious look on his face in celebration.
“Well done!
Kevin, you are so handsome!
"
“Tonight belongs to you, including me!
"
"You are a hero, you dominate the game, you are so handsome!
Your name will no longer be called Kevin Durant, but Xiao Shuai!
"
"..."
106 to 106!
With this goal, Durant caught up with the scoring leader and brought the Thunder back from the brink of losing.
At this time, there are still 1.6 seconds left for the Mavericks. In theory, they still have a chance to win.
But this is just a theory. The water for the buzzer-beater is very deep, and it is impossible, absolutely impossible for the Mavericks to grasp it.
“Durant’s incredible pull-up jump shot, and the two-pointer was so fatal!
But that was the scoring champion for three consecutive years, so it makes sense that the Mavericks couldn't defend him!
This was a cruel result. The Mavericks were only a few seconds away from killing the game, but the Thunder seized the buzzer-beating ball and made all the Mavericks' desperate efforts tonight in vain. There was no time left for the Mavericks. many……"
The Mavericks also took a timeout and deployed a winning tactic. They needed a quick shot in 1.6 seconds.
Durant directly defended Kidd who was serving the sideline ball. After returning from the first timeout, the Mavericks could not serve the ball at all and could only continue to call the second timeout, which was also the last time.
The Thunder's tactic of attacking the basket and driving the basketball in was strictly guarded by the Thunder, and the Mavericks could only play outside.
Using the screen, the Mavericks created a three-point opportunity for Nowitzki.
"Receiving Kidd's ground pass, Nowitzki was one step away from the three-point line. He turned around and raised his hand to hit a three-point pull-up jumper at the buzzer..."
Bang-dang——!
Nowitzki's three-pointer missed, shocking everyone into a cold sweat.
Buzz—!
As the buzzer sounded, the red light lit up, and the score was 106 to 106. The two sides were tied in regular time and needed to decide the winner in overtime.
Don't leave, fight for another 5 minutes.
5 minutes passed!
Buzz—!
The buzzer sounds and the game time is over.
Overtime started, and sure enough, the Mavericks' physical fuel tank exploded. The jump shooting attack mode that was good at and focused on offense became poison and backfired on them.
Bang-dang——!
…
Bang-dang——!
The Mavericks themselves collapsed and handed the victory of the game to the Thunder with a blacksmith show.
There is no way, the front is too hard, there is no drop left, you are no longer young, the recovery is too slow, what can you support?
You can't stand it!
On the contrary, the Thunder team charged forward one by one, their talents were visible to the naked eye, and they couldn't stop them at all.
In overtime, the Thunder beat the Mavericks with a score of 9-5.
The final score was 115 to 111. The Thunder defeated the Thunder with a 4-point advantage through overtime and got a good start in the first round of the playoffs in the 11/12 season. The big score was suspended and led 1-0.
Durant made 11 of 27 shots, 1 of 6 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, and scored 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks. Judging from the scoring leader, his performance was mediocre, but he hit two points. Being strong at critical moments will earn you a lot of points.
Westbrook made 12 of 23 shots, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 2 of 4 free throws, and scored 27 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. He did not lose face as the second-best player. From a shooting guard point of view, he is really not a cheat, but he made a lot of mistakes. The mistakes in the fourth quarter, as far as the point guard is concerned, have some old 6 attributes.
Su Bei made 9 of 16 shots, 6 of 11 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 28 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds. As a senior role player, his performance was acceptable.
Harden made 4 of 7 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 9 of 10 free throws. He scored 19 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, fully demonstrating his best sixth man status.
Nowitzki made 9 of 18 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, and 9 of 10 free throws. He scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. His performance was mediocre, but the superb script in the fourth quarter still existed, and there was no loss of the King of Nowitzki. face.
Marion made 7 of 14 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. He performed well both offensively and defensively.
Terry made 8 of 10 shots, 4 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 20 points and 5 assists. When he was crazy, he was unstoppable. It's a pity that it was too early, which is not a good thing!
Carter made 5 of 14 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 3 of 4 free throws, and scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. There are also three good students, student leaders... no, he looks like one of the top four shooting guards, just an ordinary role player. Nothing.
To be fair, the Mavericks had a firm grasp of the game, but it was a pity that they lost to persistence and time. A new generation replaced the old, and the loss was not unfair.
…
“Ding, gain 1,500 favorability points from handsome Durant!
"
“Ding, gain 1,000 favorability points from Westbrook the Turtle!
"
"Ding, gain the favorability value of Harden, the porcelain emperor, 999!
"
"Ding, gain King Nowitzki's rage value of 777!
"
"Ding, gain hacker Marion's rage value of 666!
"
"..."
Back at his residence, Su Bei was cooking while scanning the message prompts with a very calm face.
Compared with those data of "waiting for help", Su Bei is more active in doing things.
Only by working hard can you win in the subsequent games.
Two days later, it was still the Chesapeake Center Arena.
The first round G2 game of the playoffs between the Thunder and the Mavericks begins.
The situation of the game is still anxious.
Although the Thunder dominated the first quarter, they outscored the Mavericks 34-26 and took an 8-point lead.
However, the Mavericks have experienced the baptism of the 2011 championship.
Coupled with Du Shao and Westbrook, these two young phoenixes stood up from time to time and showed an unstable side. The Mavericks tenaciously regained the points they lost.
Even, in the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, the Mavericks relied on Carter's jumper to lead the Thunder by 1 point with a score of 99 to 98.
However, in the end, the Mavericks lost their physical strength and ran out of gas.
Nowitzki hit a jumper, Terry hit a three-pointer, Kidd tried a three-pointer, and died...
Technically, the Thunder were crushed again, but the Mavericks couldn't match or stop them when they rushed to the basket.
In the last 2 minutes, the Thunder relied on their unethical physical talent to get the opportunity to stand at the free throw line and shoot free throws.
Then, using the free throw tactics of 1 point after 1 point, the Mavericks were beaten to death.
Buzz—!
The score was 105 to 101. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks with a 4-point advantage. They made another victory and took a 2-0 lead.
Nowitzki scored 31 points and 6 rebounds, but it was of no use.
No matter how good Nowitzki is on his own, he can't compare to the combined combat effectiveness of the Thunder's explosive combination. Du Shao and Westbrook scored 29 points and 26 points respectively, a combined score of 55 points. They really can't stand it.
In terms of role players, the Thunder had Su Bei's 20 points and Harden's 17 points. Although the Mavericks had the performance of everyone, they actually had the upper hand.
It's just a pity that the Mavericks obviously played very well, but during the critical ball, because there was really no drop left in the body, they couldn't shoot, and then lost the game.
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