After 15 minutes of rest and recuperation, the game came back for the second half. The starting lineups of both teams then played music and then played again.
The third quarter started and the Thunder had the ball. Su Bei cut to the basket and suddenly ran back. Perkins also provided a screen to block Danny Green who was guarding Su Bei.
"Su Bei went in and jumped again. After receiving the ball from Westbrook, he raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper. No, the basketball missed. The opportunity came out, Su Bei's three-pointer The ball, without a microwave, is of no use. Hey! Yin Baka grabbed the offensive rebound and threw it to Westbrook. The Thunder reorganized? No! Seeing Su Bei running towards him and reaching for the ball, Westbrook Without refusing, he quickly threw the basketball to Su Bei..." Outside the 65-degree three-point line on the right, Su Bei caught the ball, raised it a little, and sent Danny Green flying. He collected the ball and turned around, waiting for Danny Green to pass by. Then, he shot gracefully and took a three-point jumper... swish!
With the knife in hand, Su Bei rubbed the outside for the first time, and found the feeling the second time, and immediately pushed in.
There is no shot that cannot be scored. If not, then try the second time!
"Very nice! The Thunder locker room may have been arranged to improve Su Bei's three-point shooting. This tactical choice is very reasonable! The most stable point of the Thunder's shooting depends on Su Bei's shooting. ..."49 to 58!
The point difference went from 12 points behind to 9 points. Off the court, Scott Brooks was very satisfied.
The Spurs played very holistically. The role players dared to play hard and had many cards to play. The offense is unstoppable, but defensively, the Spurs also like to cut off the Thunder's team offense, leaving the Thunder's offense to fall into a solo situation.
The offensive impact of the Wang Zhao combination was indeed very strong in the regular season, but on the stage of the playoffs, the offensive weaknesses and flaws were also very obvious.
Westbrook's shot was shaky. Du Shao has a single offensive method. What's the use of them fighting again?
Whoever comes out to play in the playoffs depends on the unit and background...
"The Thunder's offense has changed its way of life! Next, we have to look at their defense. If they are on the lagging side, if they continue to lose points, no matter how hard the offense is, it will only be a lonely one!"
"Parker continued to play the pick-and-roll, dribbled the ball through, and was flanked. He passed the ball to Duncan, but he was still flanked. Duncan was used to them. He passed the basketball to Leonard, lifted the ball, and did not shoot a three-pointer. He dribbled Stepping outside the three-point line, he raised his hand and shot a two-point jumper..." Durant jumped out, but was still shaken to some extent!
Fortunately, starting from the double-teaming of Parker and Duncan, the Thunder were already prepared and did not treat the Spurs' role players' offense as if they were alive.
If the first section is alive, the second section will also be alive. Definitely not alive in the third quarter! The Thunder put everything on the line for this.
Bang-dang——! The wonderful sound of blacksmithing sounded, and it turned out that he was dead. Leonard didn't want a three-pointer. He hesitated and asked for a two-pointer, but he couldn't get it either. It was nothing.
"The Thunder still resolutely attack the GDP combination on defense and let the Spurs' role players take action. This choice is also very reasonable! Leonard is only a first-year rookie. No matter how talented he is, he only belongs to the future. Let him The offense that is not enough to feed a cat will determine the outcome of the entire series of the Spurs. No matter how the Thunder bet, they will not lose..." Off the court, Bo Povich saw the Thunder's change of tactics, but he didn't care. Panic.
Even if the Spurs survive the Western Conference Finals, they will eventually have to face the even more terrifying Big Three of the Heat.
Leonard will face James then. Being targeted now is a kind of training. With the score advantage over the Spurs, he could still hone the talented players in the team, and he was still panicking!
Let the storm be more violent!
"The basketball rights fell into the hands of the Thunder! Westbrook brought the ball to the frontcourt and immediately broke through with the ball. At the same time, Perkins continued to pull high and played a screen with Su Bei. It was also considered a small garden. Copied the Spurs' homework..." Su Bei once again got rid of Danny Green's personal defense. Westbrook passed the ball behind his back and sent the basketball to the right three-point line. Diaw could only switch defense and save it.
"Lifting the ball and performing a Dior show, Su Bei collected the ball without shooting. He dribbled the ball and broke through. He reached the paint area, drew his bow and arrow, and showed off a small throw..." At this time, Duncan was within the defensive range of the penalty area. There are already a few hundred million points missing, and the sweep over is just a show. We can only bet that the gun fired by Su Bei on horseback has no bullets!
Swish——!
"It's still a hit! Su Bei is too tough. As long as he can use his tactics and dare to give him shots, he will dare to take shots and score points. He shot from inside and outside and scored 5 points in a row, helping the Thunder narrow the point difference to 7 points... …”51 to 58!
Off the court, Scott Brooks gave the players a round of applause. The players are very nice in executing the upcoming tactics!
It also verified an idea and found the formula for winning. The question is about the combat effectiveness of role players against the Spurs.
The Thunder have Su Bei, Harden, Billups, Yin Baka and so on. Who else are the Spurs' role players?
In addition to the GDP combination, two rookies, Leonard and Danny Green, plus a few players with mediocre talent.
It works! Using team tactics, the Thunder can't beat the Spurs, but if the Spurs are also cut up and the role players are played, the advantage is obviously with the Thunder.
However, basketball is not about calculation! Even if there are hundreds of millions of calculations, they have been rehearsed in advance, but the Thunder team just got it by chance and showed it off.
In the next game, the Spurs' role players immediately taught the Thunder how to behave on the offensive end.
"It was still a simple high-post support. Parker was flanked and did not panic. He passed the ball to Duncan in the low post. He hit Yin Baka with his back, and sure enough, Durant shrank back and flanked Duncan... "boom--!
With a ground-breaking pass, Duncan didn't go forward to meet the man. Instead, he chose a more team-oriented attack method and handed the damn basketball into the hands of Leonard in the left three-point corner.
It has been 15 years since your debut in 1997. How many decades have you had in your life? Duncan's style remains unchanged from the No. 21 rookie.
Combining internal and external play has been Duncan's most routine operation for more than ten years. Leonard caught the ball and didn't flinch. Once upon a time, Bowen, who couldn't attack, didn't retreat, and he had no reason to retreat. He needed to shoot the damn basketball that Duncan passed from the double.
He lifts the ball, jumps up, and raises his hand to shoot a three-point jumper... The whole shooting movement is very unsmooth and seems a bit stiff, which has nothing to do with the beautiful shooting.
Swish——!
"Yes! Leonard's corner three-pointer, finally, finally hit! This ball is very dangerous for the Thunder. The Spurs' role players withstood the pressure and were able to take advantage of the open opportunities. Making a shot is a big challenge for the Thunder’s defensive strategy...” 51 to 61!
The score difference became 10 points! The faces of the Thunder players were calm. You don’t have a choice when you ask!
They also want to be a good guy and defend the entire Spurs team's offense. But he would only be beaten by the Spurs' team basketball. He was exhausted and fell into passivity.
Now, although the Spurs have a role player who made a three-pointer, it was the Thunder that made the shot, and the initiative is in their hands.
Now we can only walk and let the bullets fly for a while! On the court, the Thunder attack! Su Bei made an air cut without the ball and continued to look for Perkins to use cover tactics.
Perkins' attack was in vain. It would also be a good thing if Northern Jiangsu's attack could be liberated through cover tactics.
"Diaw can only expand his defense, otherwise, he can only withstand the test of Jiangsu North's three points..." Diaw is not a cadre, and the place can withstand such a test.
He had no choice but to switch defenses and go out. Not to mention, as Diaw can defend 5 positions, he is really not afraid of switching to defend Su Bei.
Although he is a fat man, he is also a very flexible fat man.
"The cooperation between Su Bei and Perkins restrained the Spurs' defense on the right side. Westbrook rushed in with the ball, went straight to the basket, faced Duncan, and jumped up with the ball in the paint, trying to dunk Duncan blocked the shot... No, he changed from a dunk to a pick-up shot in the air... This talent is too strong!" Swish -!
Westbrook hit the basket and scored two points. As soon as he landed, he immediately beat his chest and celebrated, showing his indomitable side.
When Dio was pulled out, the old Duncan was exposed to the air. What do you use to counter the Thunder's rim-rushing attack?
You can't stand it. 53 to 61! The score difference became 8 points!
"The offense and defense transitioned, and the Spurs attacked the ball. It was Duncan and Diaw again, both of them reached the high post, and the wings kept running. Hey, Parker passed the ball to Diaw, and then cut inside without the ball. With Diaw's cover, this Are you going to hit the back door of the Thunder's basket? No! Westbrook showed his strong athletic ability and kept up with Parker. The Spurs failed to make one move, and there was another move. Danny Green also moved without the ball and asked Diaw to make a move. The screen cooperated to block Su Bei, and then handed the basketball to Danny Green. Outside the 75-degree three-point line on the right side, Danny Green caught the ball, turned around, adjusted it, and raised his hand for a shot. A three-point pull-up jumper..." Su Bei was blocked, bypassed Diaw's cover, and it was too late to pounce, and he could only hear the gunshot.
Swish——!
"Three-pointer! Danny Green's three-pointer was ridiculous! You call this a role player for the Spurs? Do the Spurs have role players? When they are crazy, the role players of the Spurs are all stars..." 53 Than 64!
The score difference became 11 points! This is just an accident! Off the court, Scott Brooks has no choice but to use this excuse.
Two rookies made three-pointers one after another, which is unreasonable. So, this is a real surprise! It's a pity that even though Su Bei returned the favor with a two-point jumper from close range, the Spurs' next attack used a rain of precise three-pointers to tell the Thunder that this was not an accident.
But strength! Parker broke through and shot the ball. Diaw, who had retreated to the three-point line, was emptied by three meters. This was unbearable. He raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper... Whoa!
"What the hell? Diaw also has three-pointers! This is completely different. As long as Diaw has the ability to shoot three-pointers, he will not be assigned to play inside. His long-range shooting ability is really not strong. But tonight he was tough. , he shot, but he didn't just hang around outside..." Diaw, an inside player who can't shoot from long range, actually made a three-pointer.
While it is very harmful, it is also extremely insulting! This is a double whammy! The Thunder's defensive strategy was broken!
Subsequently, the Thunder's defense was messy. Although they still flanked Duncan and Parker, their distribution was very deadly.
"Whoa! It's Diaw again. He received Parker's pass under the basket and made a two-point layup."...
"After Parker's pick-and-roll, he didn't break through with the ball. When the Thunder's defense showed hesitation, he raised his hand and shot a three-point pull-up jumper. What a mess, Parker's three-pointer was unreliable! What the hell. Actually. Got it. Parker’s three-pointer was also there.”…
"Double double-teamed Duncan again, still the same old trick, passing the ball to the three-pointer in the bottom corner. Leonard raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper... Whoa! It's still in! The Spurs' three-pointers are raining down. Non-stop. The Thunder were beaten to a pulp..." Hong Kong Zhen, the defense can't stand it, but the offense can come back. With the talent of the Thunder, they are not afraid of confrontation.
It's just a pity that the Thunder's offense was a bit eager and messy as the defensive spirit was broken.
Su Bei played well for a few minutes, but was blocked by his teammates again. Durant and Westbrook took over the offense of the game. Although Su Bei's outside firepower contained it, the offense of Wang Zhao's combination was full of lethality.
It's a pity that it can't compare to the Spurs' crazy three-point rain. Seven minutes into the third quarter, the Spurs, with the support of five three-pointers, beat the Thunder with a 23-13 shock wave, widening the score difference to 12+10=23 points!
"Being behind by 23 points, it's still the home court of the Spurs, and the Spurs' offense is still shooting crazy. The suspense of the game is gone..." The Thunder also tasted why the Spurs are called the playoffs with the most three-pointers. The flavor that hits the most.
This is a different Spurs team! …
