USA Today: Under desperate circumstances, the Heat were forced to use their strongest team. They are close to making history. They may just need to be themselves!
ESPN: The Dragon King Bosh returns, the Big Three who scored 70 points are truly integrated, the Heat will set sail, and the championship competition is just the beginning! !
Sports Illustrated: James scored a triple-double in the finals and led the team to victory. When does "the future belong to him"? Most likely this year!
The next day, the North American sports media praised the Heat, especially Bosh, who was singled out for praise. After all, the Heat were able to survive and win a hearty victory, and Bosh played the role of a tough guy who redeemed himself.
The coverage of the Thunder was weird and exaggerated.
What kind of fight between the Thunder's two young men and two tigers, Subei will benefit, and may steal the FMVP apple.
Why is it that Su Bei has surpassed the Thunder's two young players in terms of probability of competing for FMVP?
After the game, Du Shao and Westbrook looked at each other with dark faces, and Su Bei had an inexplicable snicker on his face.
"I will focus on the next game and have no other comment, but I can tell you all frankly that I am really here to assist the Thunder's two young men."
You see, Su Bei was interviewed by reporters. He didn't mean what he said. He was submissive to reporters and the media off the court. He punched hard on the court and pointed directly at the FMVP.
Anyway, the Thunder team that lost the game was the original sin.
The next day, the Thunder players woke up from their sleep and found that the core players of the team in the news reports had broken their skin. The relationship within the team was so tense that it was irreconcilable. The Thunder team, which was in dire straits in order to compete for FMVP, was about to fall apart.
In addition to the overt and covert fight between the Thunder Young Masters and Su Bei, this fire has also been burned on Billups and Harden. It is very possible that they are not satisfied with the team's status and playing time, and do not receive the team's attention. Regardless of whether they win a championship or not, they will not stay with the Thunder.
It's just that the players are very confused. It seems like I don't know what the media reports are saying.
Anyway, the inexplicable collapse of Gua was pinned on the head of the Thunder.
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June 23, Chesapeake Center Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the home court of the Thunder was about to host the G6 game against the Heat in the finals. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
During the warm-up, Durant chatted with James about a few cents with a business-like smile on his face.
Well, Wade also joined in and chatted for a while, and then Westbrook also came over to chat.
Su Bei did not join in the fun and warmed up quietly.
The Thunder players had very serious and focused faces during the warm-up, and their rigorous atmosphere was in line with media reports that the Thunder were in dire straits.
You see, none of the players really looked like they were enjoying the game.
At this time, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
The Heat's starting five are Bosh, Battier, James, Wade and Chalmers.
The Thunder's starting five are Ibaka, Durant, Su Bei, Westbrook and Billups.
This game was broadcast live on TNT Radio. Barkley partnered with Kenny Smith. The guests were Jeff Van Gundy and O'Neal. The four major commentary teams have not changed at all.
“In the crucial battle, the Thunder actually changed their formation!!
The Thunder coaching staff is so brave! Barkley grinned. "But, I like this change."
Anyway, Bosh can single-handedly defeat Perkins and Ibaka of the Thunder and continue to retain the so-called inside advantage, but has never truly demonstrated a dominant inside lineup, so there is no need to be like this.
It's better to let go and compete with the Heat for the outside advantage. "
“Indeed!!
The Thunder's perimeter lineup is not inferior to the Heat's James-Williams combination.
With a better card, the Thunder can even have an advantage in their outside matchup, which is also in line with their current score lead.
Two home games, only one needs to be played, and the championship will stay in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder's coaching staff is committing a crime by not using Billups, who was once the key player in the Finals! "
“With this kind of formation, I won’t feel sleepy anymore!
If I had to guess a winning rate, I'd say it's 50-50.
The key to the Heat's victory is whether they can continue their offensive firepower performance in G5. The key to the Thunder is not whether the inside can defeat the Heat, but whether the Thunder's two young men can deceive others.
Neither side has the strength to crush and win, so a 50-50 tie is very reasonable. "
"Of course, basketball is not about counting, it has to be decided by the stars on the court..."
The game begins!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Bosh, who regained his tough-guy persona, suddenly jumped up and put the damn basketball into Wade's hand, scoring the first goal for the Heat. right.
Wade dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Billups defended.
Westbrook follows Chalmers, while James is dealt with by Su Bei.
"In the low post on the left, Bosh is actively getting in position to get the ball.
Sure enough, Wade didn't refuse and hung the basketball into Bosh's hands.
Next, let’s see if Bosh can break through Ibaka’s defense in low singles with the ball?
A few pushes from behind, oh, he raised his hand and made a big jump shot, very much like the idol Garnett..."
As the youngest player in the All-Defensive Team this season, Ibaka was selected for the All-Defensive Team. His skills and experience are just right, his physical talent is not to mention, his reaction speed is very fast, and his big hands that fly out are almost It is necessary to successfully block the basketball.
It's just a pity, almost, almost, just a few hundred million points away. The basketball flew out of Ibaka's fingertips, and he could only listen to the gunshot.
Swish——!
2 to 0! !
The knife fell from his hand, and Bosh went in for the first time.
"pretty!!
Bosh played with confidence and put the damn basketball in the basket.
This shot was played very hard, showing the Heat's determination to win.
Next, let’s see how the Thunder come back? "
Outside the court, the home fans cheered and cheered "Attack, attack, attack!!"
Billups dribbled the ball to the top arc. It was Chalmers who was guarding him, and Wade had to take care of Westbrook's offense.
“Whose cards will Billups turn over?
Oh, it was Westbrook's name. After receiving the ball, Westbrook broke through with the ball and he went in.
Sure enough, it popped up again.
The basketball returned to Billups' hands, and Billups pushed with both hands and passed a no-look pass..."
Whoosh!
The basketball flew to the right three-point corner.
At this time, Su Bei, who had already made a three-pointer from the left corner, cut into the basket, and with the help of Ibaka's screen, he got rid of Battier. When the ball arrived, he successfully received Billups' scalpel. A pass like that.
After catching the ball and turning around, Su Bei barely made any adjustments. He raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper...
Wade switched defenses and pounced to block the shot, but it was too late. He could only bet that Su Bei's three-point pistol had no bullets.
Swish——!
2 to 3! !
My guess was wrong. Su Bei's gun that emptied the magazine actually had bullets in it.
The knife fell from the hand, and the three-pointer hit the net.
“Oh, it’s embarrassing!!
The Thunder actually played such exquisite coordination?
Are there any good students or student cadres there? No, it’s like the former stars who just swung the ball around.
Westbrook broke through with the ball, Su Bei made an air cut without the ball, Ibaka screened, and Billups dealt from the top of the arc. Then, Durant lay flat, and Su Bei hit a three-pointer, one after another, one wave after another. Then, you call this the Thunder Team, which can only blindly beat Jiba..."
The fight was too reasonable!
Also, aren't the Thunder players nervous and in dire straits?
Could it be that the media news misled me?
Off the court, Spoelstra's face was solemn. This different Thunder team showed such exquisite coordination in the first attack. It was really difficult to catch the attack!
Fortunately, he didn't panic.
After all, the key to the Heat winning is to be themselves!
As long as there is a complete performance in the G5 game, there is no need to worry about the Thunder's performance.
Just ask, the Heat are already invincible in that state.
All that's left is loneliness!
On the court, Chalmers controlled the ball to the frontcourt and immediately distributed the ball to James.
Su Bei defended and faced James' probing steps from the flank, remaining unmoved.
There is no threat in shooting, there is only one option to break through with the ball. No matter how James tests, it is just a lonely test.
"Hey, James was raising the ball to shoot a three-pointer from outside the three-point line. Su Bei pounced, but instead of jumping up to block the shot, he finished pressing James closely.
This is not treating James' three-point shot as alive at all..."
Without retreating, James's tentative step was seen through. He could only turn his back and resist Su Bei's pressing. Then, he took two steps back, opened up the space, rushed up with the ball, and acted like a reckless person.
Bang——!
Su Bei's physical strength attribute is very strong, but under the incomprehensible collision of James' body, he is still incomparable.
"James stepped forward to clear the way. Su Bei could only fight and retreat. Westbrook and Ibaka both rushed over to beat James.
It was impossible for James to break through to the end. Facing the siege, the ball rose up from the penalty area, and James threw the basketball to the left corner.
Battier caught the ball and it was empty. He raised the ball and clicked it. After flying away from Durant, he took a step to the side to adjust and immediately jumped up the ball. He raised his hand and shot a three-point jumper..."
This is the power of James' own system. He has to worry about blocking James' breakthrough layup, but he can't care about the turret attack from the outside. He can only listen to the gunshots.
Bang-dang——!
“Missed!!
The opportunity came, but Battier's three-pointer was useless! !
Ibaka got the rebound and immediately passed the ball to Su Bei to counterattack with the ball. James pressed on the spot. Su Bei passed the ball to the side. Durant got it and rushed up, changing direction and passing Battier. .
The talent is too strong, Durant is too fast, and he can maintain a good speed while changing direction. The only things left in front of him are the basket and Chalmers..."
Chalmers is very fast, but with a height of 1.88 meters, there is still no use in retreating to the penalty area. When he saw his long legs in the penalty area, he took the ball and flew up. Chalmers didn't want to do anything. The back panel of the partition has to be avoided.
Bang-dang——!
Durant used a gliding one-handed dunk, slammed the basketball into the basket, and scored two points on the counterattack fast break.
2 to 5! !
“The Thunder played an offensive and defensive rhythm that they were comfortable with!!
The defense still insisted on guarding James, and they had no choice but to accept the three-pointer from the outside.
If the shot fails and the Thunder gets the ball, they can rush up and counterattack..."
James broke through to the end and attacked too deep. When he came, he attacked well, but when he retreated, he couldn't go back.
Battier is already 34 years old. Fighting for speed with Durant is simply courting death.
Others, such as Chalmers and Wade, retreated and returned, which was also a question of giving away points.
Off the court, Spoelstra had a headache after seeing the Thunder's counterattack advantage.
The Thunder started five players, removed one Perkins, and played a small five-death lineup with full speed and attack attributes. It was really difficult to defend!
There is no choice but to attack. Bet that the Heat don't know how to defend, and the Thunder can't even think about it.
The whole stadium was filled with cheers of "Defense, defense, defense!!".
Fans are not blind, and they know that with the Thunder's current lineup, they are not afraid that the offensive firepower is not brave enough. They are only worried about the defense, which may not be able to withstand it.
Off-field support and encouragement are even more important.
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(End of chapter)
