“The two sides played back and forth in the first three quarters!
However, in the last few minutes after the timeout in the third quarter, neither side was able to achieve the desired situation.
The Thunder could not continue their 9-0 offensive and took advantage of the momentum to bring the score closer, or in other words, reverse the score!
A few fouls by the Thunder were unfair!
Durant and Su Bei committed defensive fouls and received 4 fouls. Harden got foul shots offensively, but missed both free throws. He also had a chance to hit someone with the ball.
Every defense and attack, every time, the Thunder suffered a loss, and it also disrupted the Thunder's rhythm and offense.
Of course, the Heat couldn't get any better, and Coach Spoelstra's plan fell through.
Bosh came out early to support the situation, but he couldn't hold on. In the third quarter, he actually made zero shots and got 1, 3 rebounds, 2 points and 2 turnovers.
The result is that James went into full-power James mode ahead of time and was exhausted!
The Heat's physical fitness will be a problem in the fourth quarter. In other words, the Heat fired all their bullets and retained their 5-point lead.
The next fourth quarter of the game will depend on whether Bosh can stand up, and whether Wade can hold on for a while after taking a two-minute rest and let James take a breath..."
The suspense of the game is still left until the fourth quarter!
The fourth quarter started, and the main players on both sides had plenty of rest time, so rotation was unnecessary.
The Heat put together the strongest lineup of Bosh, Battier, James, Wade and Chalmers.
The Thunder's lineup is also the main starting lineup, but Scott Brooks has retained 100 million points, and they actually have a lineup of Perkins, Ibaka, Durant, Su Bei and Westbrook?
Harden didn't get on the bus!
The Thunder's offensive attributes, because Harden did not get on the bus, were not full.
“Scott Brooks’s formation is probably trying to stabilize the situation, after all, the difference is only 5 points.
The advantage inside lies with the Thunder, and it would be a pity to abandon it.
Moreover, although Harden performed well in the first half, his performance dropped a lot in the third quarter. He missed two free throws and hit people with the ball, which is not what the current Thunder team can continue to bear..."
It can only be said that Scott Brooks’ formation is very reasonable after considering all aspects!
The fourth quarter started and the Thunder had the ball.
Westbrook dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, facing Chalmers. He had just rested for a while, and the Turtles were at full strength.
"Westbrook rushed in and acted recklessly. Chalmers couldn't resist it. He fought and retreated. Westbrook chased him and hit him. After reaching the end, he faced him for a layup and shot off the board..."
Swish——!
Got it! !
Westbrooks played very handsomely.
This shot was played very resolutely, relying solely on physical talent to overwhelm the opponent's defense. You can't stand it!
84 to 81! !
The point difference narrowed to 3 points! !
“Westbrook played the ball beautifully!!
You really dare to fight against the headwind! !
Next, let’s see how the Heat attack?
Hey, Chalmers actually handed the ball to Wade. Let's see how Wade broke through Jiangsu's defense after taking a break.
Sure enough, Wade didn't force the ball, directed the traffic, asked Bosh to come up and block Su Bei, then changed direction and broke through, went in, passed Ibaka like a flash, got to the basket, and quickly hit the board for a shot. , sent the basketball into the basket..."
Boom, swish—!
Wade showed the brilliance of a superstar and played very efficiently in response to the ball.
Su Bei's defense was blocked, and the Thunder's defense was easily broken through by Wade, who had a few drops in his body, and then shot in.
86 to 81! !
The score difference is still 5 points! !
At this time, Westbrook came to make his presence felt again, testing the Heat's defense with a goddamn cat-feeding shot.
"OMG!
Westbrook really dared to shoot, against Chalmers' defense... No, not against Chalmers, Chalmers didn't react at all.
Westbrook brought the ball to the frontcourt, ignored Durant's hand for the ball, raised his hand and attempted a three-point pull-up jumper..."
Throughout his career, he has a three-point shooting rate of 30%. In the 11/12 season, his three-point shooting rate was 31.6%, which is infinitely close to his peak three-point shooting. He averaged 3 shots per game, which is 0.9 goals. That's it. level?
Chalmers really couldn't figure it out. Where did Westbrook get the courage to dare to use his own weakness to challenge his defense?
There is no way, Chalmers can only bet that Westbrook's three-point pistol has no bullets.
Bang-dang——!
You guessed it, Westbrook emptied the three-point magazine and couldn't find a bullet.
"Oh, it's embarrassing!
Westbrook is still the same Westbrook. Although he doesn’t understand basketball or understand that this is the finals, his courage is commendable..."
Durant spread his hands, and then hit his left hand with his right hand to express his dissatisfaction.
Su Bei was speechless and silently turned back to defend.
The rebound was grabbed by James, who had already rushed up with the ball to counterattack.
"The Heat transitioned quickly from offense to defense. James dribbled the ball across half court and Durant immediately went on defense.
James changed direction, James chased Durant, my God, Durant reached out to interfere, but was too late to get out of the way, James hit him..."
Beep——!
The whistle sounded and the referee whistled Durant for a defensive foul.
This is the fifth foul! !
Durant put his head in his hands and performed incredibly. He complained to the referee a few times, but it was of no use. It still couldn't change the situation that he had to carry 5 fouls in the fourth quarter.
“The Thunder are still too young!!
Westbrook blindly beat Jiba and threw them around. Durant knew that the whistle was strict on them, but he couldn't control his temper and actions.
On the contrary, the Heat showed the aura of a championship-winning team. They found the Thunder's weaknesses and flaws and struck hard.
If Durant gets 6 fouls and goes off, the Thunder will have to deal with this game..."
Outside the court, the home fans booed like a tsunami. With such intensity of defense, a foul was actually given to a superstar who has led the league in scoring for three consecutive years and is competing for the top spot in the league. Is it simply incredible?
Is it just because the person standing opposite Durant is James?
It’s too dark!
But I deny that Durant's body is too thin and cannot withstand James' body's unstoppable breakthrough, but he didn't even touch him and defended Der!
Off the court, Scott Brooks was anxious and immediately asked Harden to warm up and prepare to play, so that he could teach Durant to defend at the 4th position and guard Battier without the ball. Durant would have much less pressure.
There was no choice but to let Su Bei, who was carrying four fouls on his back, take the No. 3 position and face James head-on.
"The Heat's sideline ball went to James.
Seeing that Su Bei was defending, he didn't play. Instead, he distributed the ball to Wade and took the ball to beat Durant.
Sure enough, the Heat's goal is very clear, which is to take Durant off the court with 5 fouls.
Wade broke through, Durant fought and retreated, Westbrook rushed to help defend, but it was useless. Wade chased Durant's defense to fight. After the breakthrough, Durant did not dare to reach out and could only watch helplessly. Watching Wade break through the defense and hit the boards under the basket, there was...
No, oh my god! !
Wade's layup was actually missed.
Halfway in, I still jumped out.
Hey, Bosh stood up, grabbed the offensive rebound, turned around when he landed, and was about to dunk with one hand. Westbrook swooped over and knocked down the basketball..."
Beep——!
The whistle sounded, and the referee punished Westbrook's hitter for a foul. Bosh got the opportunity to go to the free throw line and make a free throw.
There is no way, instead of giving Bosh a guaranteed goal, it would be better to let him take a penalty point.
At this time, Harden came on the court and replaced Perkins. At the same time, Scott Brooks was also a ruthless man. He knew that if Bosh made two free throws, the Thunder would be 7 points behind, so there would be no need for the Thunder to defend. He had no choice but to fight for the offense, and immediately replaced Ibaka, who couldn't even shoot, with Collison.
At this time, the Thunder's lineup has become Collison, Durant, Su Bei, Harden and Westbrook, and their offensive attributes are already at full capacity.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Bosh showed no mercy when faced with the question of sending points and made two free throws.
The score was 88 to 81, and the point difference became 7 points.
On the court, the Thunder attack.
Westbrook didn't waste any more time and distributed the ball to Harden, who had just come on.
"Holding the ball in the top arc and challenging Wade one-on-one!!
Continuously stepping down and dribbling, he suddenly changed his direction and broke through. Wade fought and retreated.
Harden continued to break through, stepped on the free throw line, European-stepped the ball for a layup, and also chased after Wade.
What the hell? Wade collapsed.
The whistle sounded, and Harden's offense did not stop, steadily picking the basketball into the basket.
Is this 2+1?
No! !
OMG! !
The referee gave the ball a hit, and Harden's goal was invalid, and he also made a foul error.
You call this the home court of the Thunder..."
Durant was called for 5 fouls, and Harden was called for a foul while dribbling...
Coupled with the 4 fouls Su Bei carried, the Thunder's defense was basically useless.
Offensively, breakthroughs with the ball are blocked. As the league's strongest free throw team, there is no option to break through and rush to the basket, and half of the Thunder's offense is useless.
The next Thunder team is very likely to be unable to make a breakthrough and can only test the Heat's defense with poor shooting.
Trailing by 7 points and losing the ball, the leader Durant still committed five fouls. The direction of the game was tilted towards the Heat.
However, the Thunder are not allowed to complain.
In last season's finals, the Heat suffered the loss of the whistle. After all, they were together at the top. If the league gave another whistle, there would be no need to call it. Just give the Heat an award!
This season, if the Heat lose again, where will James, the face of the league, be placed?
I can not imagine!
The Thunder's three young men are indeed overflowing with talent, but in terms of value, they are not as good as James.
On the court, the Heat attack.
James was holding the ball against Su Bei, facing death and Durant's zone defense. James tried to break through continuously, but couldn't break through. Unless he wanted to test the Thunder's defense with a mid-range shot?
"James is out of physical fitness and can't make sudden moves!
Hey, Bosh pulled out as a screen, James took advantage of it, drove into the three-point line, pulled the ball and shot... No, he flicked the basketball in the air and swung the basketball to the left corner, Bosh's hand.
This was the open shot that killed the game. Bosh caught the ball and, in his favorite position, raised his hand and shot a two-point jumper..."
Su Bei only cared about James' breakthrough, but he didn't expect that James would throw the key ball out, allowing Bosh to get an open shooting opportunity. He could only listen to the gunshot.
Bang-dang——!
"The opportunity is here!
Bosh's mid-range shot was useless, and the Thunder escaped.
Westbrook got the rebound and immediately rushed up with the ball to counterattack.
Harden, Su Bei, and Durant rushed to the frontcourt in three directions. The five-small Thunder team was too mobile.
After Westbrook passed halftime, Chalmers immediately pressed forward. Westbrook changed direction, then used his body to push Chalmers away, and continued to advance with the ball. Whose card will he turn over?
Sure enough, it was Durant's card that was turned over, but James predicted it...
No, Durant clicked, but he didn't shoot. He pushed with both hands and sent the damn basketball to the left three-point corner.
Su Bei was empty, received a pass from Durant, ignored Wade and sprinted over, got up with the ball, raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper..."
Wade jumped high, but Jordan, who was 5cm shorter, was not the real Jordan. He couldn't reach the Subei basketball at all and could only hear the gunshot.
Swish——!
“Yes!!
It was so tough. At the critical moment, Su Bei showed his true qualities as a hero, and his heart-wrenching three-pointer brought back the suspense of the game.
It's such a pity for the Heat. Bosh's open space was not available, but he was missed by Su Bei's open three-pointer.
Durant's passing was very nice. At the critical moment, he didn't shoot blindly, showing that he was the master of the game.
At this time, the point difference became 4 points, and the Heat had not yet been able to put the victory in their pocket. "
“So crucial!!
Su Bei used his own offense again and again to save the Thunder.
If the Thunder can finally win the championship, when it comes to evaluating FMVP, anyone who has watched the game will vote for this killer who has no emotion..."
The score is 88 to 84! !
Off the court, Spoelstra's face was calm. After all, the Thunder's defense was basically useless.
The Heat can't defend themselves, so what can the Thunder do?
However, there was really not a drop left in James' body. The all-out James mode broke out prematurely, causing the fuel tank in his body to bottom out.
“Still unable to break through Su Bei and Durant’s zone defense!!
James is not good at shooting, so he chooses to be steady and distribute the ball to Wade to break through.
Hey, Westbrook switched to guarding Wade and used a press to guard Wade, but he couldn't break out either.
There is no food left in Wade’s body and he can’t fight. At this time, Westbrook is still very athletic..."
No problem, young people's bodies are very powerful, and they are not good at technical work. What can be sold is their strength.
Facing such a pressing situation, Wade really had no choice but to pass the ball to Bosh, Collison defended, and the others retreated to defend. There was also no space for low-post attacks.
The basketball was passed out. Chalmers received the basketball. Seeing that there was not much offensive time, he raised his hand and tried a three-point pull-up jumper...
Bang-dang——!
The strike missed! !
“None of the Heat’s role players can step up.
Chalmers missed a three-pointer..."
Durant got the rebound, immediately rushed up with the ball, rushed to the frontcourt, and broke into the three-point line. The skilled man was bold, and he raised his hand and shot a pull-up two-point jumper...
Facing this kind of attack, James could only listen to the gunfire.
Swish——!
"pretty!!
Durant's mid-range shot went wild! !
He has the temperament to be a leading scorer, rushes to the frontcourt, pulls up and shoots, what are you going to do with it..."
88 to 86! !
The score difference became 2 points.
The Heat attacked, and James pressed the attack time. Then, he took two steps back and dribbled the ball through Subei's defense. Without waiting for Durant and Westbrook to help defend, he pulled up and shot a two-point jumper...
Su Bei was also unable to seal it off and could only listen to the sound of gunshots.
Bang-dang——!
“Missed!!
James' breakthrough was unable to reach the bottom, and he could only use mid-range shots to test the Thunder's defense. But his physical fitness has bottomed out. Who can not withstand such a test?
Here's the Thunder's chance to tie the score!
Next, let’s see who the Thunder will take action..."
It was Harden who took the shot. Su Bei pulled out a pick-and-roll, taking away Wade's defense and bringing Battier's defense in front of Harden.
With Battier's pace, he couldn't stop Harden's European step. Moreover, Harden didn't break through to the end, but went in, fired directly, used two mid-range points, and shot the basketball...
“This shot was very unstable, but with a whoosh, it went in!!
Well done! !
Harden broke through the emergency stop, hit the equalizing two points, and let out a good sigh of relief.
Tonight, he was whistled for two dribbling charges and missed two free throws.
If the Thunder loses, he will definitely be criticized as a sinner, but this time in the crucial equalizer, Harden stepped up and showed his talent as a rookie..."
88 to 88! !
The score was evened. Seeing that the Thunder was gaining momentum, Spoelstra immediately copied what he had just done and called another timeout, allowing James and Wade to take a break while interrupting the Thunder's offensive rhythm.
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(End of chapter)
