With 8 minutes and 30 seconds left in the game, Yi Jianlian's offensive rebound and Klay Thompson's three-pointer are definitely a huge event with decisive significance.
Klay Thompson's three-pointer not only reduced the difference between the two teams to 5 points.
At the same time, Yi Jianlian, the head coach of the Warriors, seemed to be released. The emotions that were caused by Antetokounmpo's mentality in this game were completely released.
What's more important, of course, is that Klay Thompson's three-pointer made the Warriors, who originally played a positional offense, now turn into a positional offense for the Lakers!
"Popovich is going to make a substitution, Paul Pierce is on, Covington is out, my God, Popovich is making a substitution on the Lakers' offensive possession!!!"
"Popovich believes that the Lakers must score points in positional battles again, otherwise there is no point in insisting on the five small teams. Popovich is betting, and this gamble is very, very big!"
Klay Thompson's three-pointer changed everything!
Yi Jianlian's offensive rebound also changed everything!
Popovich almost gritted his teeth and replaced Pierce.
At this time, the Lakers with only one strong point on the court, Wade, were a very, very threatening threat.
Physically exhausted, coupled with insufficient main attack points and the opponent's defense being too strong, the Lakers were on the verge of collapse.
Can Popovich watch his team collapse?
Of course not!
"We have come this far, we must not lose like this and leave!"
Not only is Popovich unwilling to accept it, but the Lakers players on the court are also unwilling to accept it.
"Paul Pierce pick-and-rolls Curry, the Warriors double-team!"
"This is an unlimited double-team by the Warriors. Pierce's ball is too slow, and Pierce's habitual offensive moves are too slow!!!!"
Even if Wade plays the ball very quickly, the Warriors can double-team unlimitedly and then immediately change positions to complete the defense.
Pierce habitually tries to attack the ball first, which makes the Warriors' defensive rotation easier.
However, Popovich can't say much about such a habit.
Because for players like Jordan, Kobe, Pierce, Tracy McGrady, Iverson, and Durant, even if they are double-teamed, is there no chance at all?
This is also the reason why, except for Jordan, those stand-up singles players are a little afraid of double teams. They will subconsciously miss the correct options when facing double teams.
Except for Jordan, the best choice for all stand-up singles players when facing double teams is to pass the ball quickly, like James.
Therefore, except for Du Kang, few teams and coaches double-team James in the NBA.
One is that James is too good at stand-up singles. If there is really no grudge against James, there is no need to attack from a flank.
The second thing is that James plays the ball too fast.
Popovich has not coached Pierce before.
But he knows players like this.
Because he also has a player like this in the Spurs, Kawhi and Leonard!
Leonard's handling of the ball after facing a double attack was also half a beat slow.
This is a common problem with these players.
Pierce's offense slowed down the pace, and it was difficult for the defense to keep up with the Warriors' style.
So in the past few games, Pierce's playing time became less and less, and he was even replaced by Covington.
However, for him now, he is already a dead horse and a live doctor.
If the Lakers' current resources can be used, they must be used!
On the court, after Pierce's pass fake was seen through, he missed the best opportunity to play the ball.
Now, he can only attack forcefully when faced with Klay Thompson's defense.
Fortunately, Klay Thompson is not that tall and his athletic ability is not that strong. Pierce can still attack hard.
However, a very special thing about Klay Thompson's defensive skills is that he almost never loses his position. His defense almost never loses his position, and he sticks to Pierce's body.
The ultimate throwback!
Pierce Klay Thompson was almost extremely close to the body and threw this ultimate fadeaway mid-range jumper.
Bang!
Blacksmithing!
Pierce's strike went very far.
The Lakers player who just lost the backcourt rebound was like crazy, trying to grab this offensive rebound.
In terms of rebounding in this game, the Lakers have always had the advantage.
But at the most critical moment, Yi Jianlian grabbed an offensive rebound.
The Lakers players really can’t stand it!
"Pierce missed the jumper! Antetokounmpo grabbed the offensive rebound!"
"It's still Pierce! Pierce made another mid-range jump shot! Still missed!"
"Ebanks got the offensive rebound, oh my god!!! Pierce again!!!"
The second time he received an offensive rebound from his teammate, Pierce almost subconsciously wanted to take another mid-range shot against Klay Thompson.
However, after two consecutive fake moves, Klay Thompson was not deceived and directly attacked Pierce with a somewhat explosive mentality.
This guy's defensive habits are really good!
Leonard was played in the first round. When the Spurs needed Leonard to attack and score, Leonard couldn't fool him. He made Leonard's mentality explode.
Now, he finally realized what Leonard was feeling back then.
Facing such a defense, it is really uncomfortable for the veterans who play like this!
Pierce tried to reach the mid-range again, but in the end reason prevailed.
In the end, Pierce chose to retreat to the three-point line.
Klay Thompson's defense is very aggressive. Pierce steps back, and Klay Thompson just sticks up, not afraid of Pierce breaking through.
Pierce is not Wade, so what does it matter if Pierce breaks through?
Yi, Dream Chaser, Andre, the Warriors' rotation will smooth everything for him. Other Lakers players have almost no three-point ability, and the Warriors' shrinking defense can solve all problems for him!
In the end, even if Pierce stepped back, he could only hold up Klay Thompson to take this super difficult three-pointer.
You have to take such difficult shots as soon as you get on the court.
And three times in a row!
This test for Pierce is really too big!
Bang!
Pierce struck again.
This time, the Lakers finally couldn't grab an offensive rebound for the third consecutive time.
And this time, it was very lucky for the Lakers that the rebound fell into Curry's hands.
In fact, it will be very dangerous for anyone on the Warriors to grab the rebound.
Yi Jianlian, Chai Meng and Iguodala can all push fast breaks.
However, relatively speaking, Curry picking up this backcourt rebound is the least dangerous.
When Curry takes the ball, the Lakers can immediately bypass Yi Jianlian and prevent Yi Jianlian from receiving the ball. As a shooter who opens up space, after Curry holds the ball, his offensive threat plummets.
Especially for the Lakers, Curry without the ball is the best. Curry with the ball can't even beat either Wade or McAway.
This is also the reason why Cole still refused to let Curry control the ball and let Dream Green and Yi Jianlian control it even though so many experts complained that Curry should control the ball.
This is to maximize Curry's offensive threat and contribute to his teammates.
Therefore, this time Curry kept trying to find Yi Jianlian and other teammates during the fast break.
This slowed down the Warriors' fast break.
Yi Jianlian and Dream Chasing advance, and the Warriors are really fast.
Hard to guard against.
And Curry pushed forward, and the Warriors' rhythm kept up with the Lakers.
In the end, Curry stumbled and passed the ball to Yi Jianlian under the harassment of McAway.
When the ball hits Yi Jianlian, the fast break has turned into a positional battle.
Cole watched from the sidelines with a toothache.
He really almost shouted from the sidelines just now: "Give the ball to Dream Chaser!"
In the end, he held back, otherwise these words would have done too much harm to Curry's self-esteem and confidence.
Although Yi Jianlian pushed Antetokounmpo away and received the pass, Antetokounmpo was too fast and immediately got close to him. More importantly, Ebanks had given up chasing his dream and came to flank.
Yi Jianlian had almost no chance to hesitate.
Although the distance of the ball this time was a bit far, Yi Jianlian still took action against Antetokounmpo's defense.
This is not a good opportunity.
But this is Yi Jianlian, he can shoot anywhere on the court in any way!
Forget it!
Bang!
Blacksmithing!
The Warriors fans at the scene just sighed in pity.
Although Yi Jianlian is a one-man player.
But one of the very good things for the Warriors about his single play with the ball is that Ebanks gave up chasing the dream, which freed up the dream.
The moment Yi Jianlian took action, Chai Meng, unattended, went straight to the basket.
Yi Jianlian's rebound just fell into Zhui Meng's hands.
Chai Meng even wanted to take the opportunity to ride on Pierce and complete the dunk!
Faced with Dream Chasing's humiliating dunk, Pierce, who had just been protecting the rebound under the basket, simply couldn't avoid it.
At this time, we must not let it go!
Even if you are humiliated by this boy, you will never let it go!
Just when Dream Chaser Green was getting ready for a handsome buckle, Pierce had already given up!
Snap!
Bang!
The basketball was blown away!
Dream Green rode him, pushed him, and caught him on the basket!
Pierce took a closer look through the gap!
At this time, the Lakers' No. 3 in the air has fallen to the ground with an expressionless face!
"OMG!!! Devin! Ebanks!!!"
Chasing Dreams, who came down from the basket, looked at the expressionless Ebanks, with an expression on his face that was almost gritting his teeth.
If we say that Antetokounmpo has been played like a toy in this game.
Then, he was also played like a toy in front of Ebanks.
All kinds of shots were blocked by this guy, and all kinds of offensive rebounds were grabbed by this guy.
If he wasn't too afraid of Teacher Devin's terrifying reputation, he would have chased Ebanks several times in this game.
In the end, facing the expressionless gaze of Devin Ebanks, Dream Green could only grit his teeth and slap himself hard.
"I'm calling you so handsome, you've made too many preparations!"
If you can’t hit the German teacher, why can’t you slap yourself? !
Seeing Zhui Meng leaving after slapping himself, Pierce took a deep look at Ebanks next to him.
Finally, the proud Pierce moved his lips.
Devin Ebanks has always been very proud in the Lakers.
When he was on the Lakers, everyone except Coach D looked like Mr. Guan thought Yan Liangwen was ugly.
Even Kobe and Ebanks did not receive special treatment.
Not to mention Pierce.
As a person with a reasonable IQ, he could see that Ebanks looked down on them. Although he didn't know why, he just looked down on them.
Therefore, considering Devin Ebanks' status in the hearts of young Lakers players, he usually keeps Ebanks at a distance.
There is no friendship.
He wouldn't be surprised that Garnett would pursue him so crazily.
I didn’t expect that Ebanks would be like this...
In fact, Ebanks doesn't have to come back at all.
Looking at Ebanks who bent down and rubbed his knees, Pierce knew that he must say thank you.
"No need, I'm not doing it for you."
"Also, defend well."
Farke!
I knew it would be like this!
Ebanks blocked Dream Chaser, the ball went out of the baseline, and the Warriors continued to attack.
This time it was Yi Jianlian who served the baseline ball.
Yi Jianlian has already served the baseline ball. Antetokounmpo can't go around after all, right?
Yi Jianlian sent a baseline pass, and the Lakers' defense almost completely focused on Curry and Klay.
Never give these two people a chance to shoot!
Antetokounmpo defends the serve in front of Yi Jianlian.
Ebanks stared at Dream Chaser trying to catch the ball and attack under the basket.
Wade and McAway chased Curry and Clay for half the court.
Pierce's target of course is Iguodala.
Iguodala has been blocking Curry and Clay at the free throw line.
Pierce didn't dare to be careless and still guarded Iguodala closely.
"The Lakers' defense is so good. The Warriors are going to commit a five-second violation. Do the Lakers want a timeout?!"
Just when the Warriors fans at the scene were so nervous that they were suffocating, and the Warriors DJ at the scene had his voice trembling.
The sudden scene on the court shocked everyone!
I saw Yi Jianlian patting his head gently.
Curry and Clay, who were running wildly, suddenly stopped!
Pierce was still a little confused when he saw Curry and Clay stopping.
And just then!
Almost instantly, Pierce broke out in a cold sweat!
These two boys are going to cause trouble! ! ! !
Pierce found out too late!
Curry and Clay, almost one on the left and one on the right, directly sandwiched Pierce!
The three of them lined up at the free throw line and turned into a wall!
The two not only trapped Pierce, but also delayed McAway and Wade!
And right now!
Iguodala has retreated to the top of the arc and beyond the three-point line!
With Pierce stunned, Iguodala received Yi Jianlian's lob pass!
empty!
Iguodala is empty again!
This is a tactic!
And it’s a tactic that requires extreme tacit understanding to pull off!
A tactic the Warriors have never used before!
Popovich knew he and the Lakers had been fooled.
Popovich almost subconsciously thought of Iguodala's two key mid-range shots in the second quarter!
Iguodala's shooting was erratic.
However, at the critical moment, it must not be empty! ! !
Popovich knows it, and so do the Lakers players on the court.
Pierce knows better, but Iguodala is indeed empty now!
Take off!
Take action!
Iguodala's standard moves were completed in one go!
The basketball drew a wonderful arc, and with a swipe, it fell into the basket!
Three point hit!
88 to 90!
There is only 2 points difference between the Warriors and Lakers!
There are 7 minutes left in the game!
The Los Angeles Lakers' lead is only 2 points left!
After a moment of silence, the scene was filled with excitement!
"It's too strong! The Warriors' baseline ball tactic is too strong! Yi Jianlian's command and passing, Curry and Klay's running positions, and Iguodala's key shots are too strong. This is the NBA season. One of the greatest baseline combinations in the postseason! If the Warriors finally defeat the Lakers and advance to the Finals and win the Finals, then this baseline combination will be the strongest baseline combination in NBA history!!!"
"Perfect tacit understanding, perfect coordination, perfect play and performance, everything is so perfect!!!"
The game continued to start, and at this time, the whole world had seen that the Lakers were in danger.
The Lakers offense, this time the Lakers position offense lasted almost 24 seconds.
Finally, the ball hit Wade's hand, allowing Wade to take the blame.
Bang!
With 6 minutes and 36 seconds left in the game, Wade struck.
After Wade hit the iron, the Warriors fans at the scene went crazy!
It's only two points away. Now, the next attack can tie or overtake!
"Now the goddess of victory is recruiting the Warriors. Who can accept this final victory with a big heart!"
If possible, the Warriors certainly hope to let Yi Jianlian attack at this most critical moment.
Yi Jianlian is the Warriors' toughest and most reassuring attacker.
Next is Clay, who is amazing in this game.
Then there's Curry, and Iguodala, whose key shot percentage in this game exploded.
Therefore, this time after Clay picked up the backcourt rebound, he did not push for a fast break like Curry did before.
If Chai Meng and Yi Jianlian get backcourt rebounds, they can push.
If he gets it, he can only hold it steady first.
Although positional warfare is also difficult, if it is left to Yi Jianlian, everything is possible.
As long as the Warriors stabilize, the mentality of the Lakers players is likely to collapse.
Now is the moment when a knife is slowly inserted into the Lakers' heart.
"Will the mentality of the Lakers players change now?!"
"The pressure is too much, the pressure on the Lakers is too much now!!!"
Teacher Zhang Lili doesn’t dare to look at it now.
There were many Lakers fans and Warriors fans who were afraid to watch.
Many Lakers legends have closed their eyes and waited for trial.
Many famous Warriors closed their eyes, afraid to watch what happened next.
24 seconds later!
There was a clang!
Curry's three-pointer!
"Oh my God, the Lakers still haven't collapsed!!!"
"Antetokounmpo once again surrounded Yi Jianlian and did not give Yi Jianlian any chance!!!"
Curry hit a three-pointer at the buzzer. Ebanks grabbed the backboard and threw the basketball forward without any pause!
McAway, who was defending Curry just now, went straight for a fast break!
Because he was running too fast, McAway even took Curry down when he passed the center circle!
Bang!
McAway dunks!
88 to 92!
The Lakers actually stole a fast break from the Warriors!
"The Warriors are now just one mile away from victory, but who can really lead the Warriors through this last mile?!"
"With Yi Jianlian unable to catch the ball, who can let the Warriors finish the last mile of victory!"
The situation is completely under the control of the Warriors!
Victory is in sight.
But who can take this victory? !
With 5 minutes and 33 seconds left in the game, Klay Thompson caught the ball and faced Pierce's defense and hit a three-point jumper!
91 to 92!
With 5 minutes and 9 seconds left in the game, Wade once again received the ball at the buzzer. This time, Wade finally made a hit!
91 to 94
There are 5 minutes left in the game.
Klay Thompson personally dribbled the ball through half the court. He was already shooting like crazy, no matter if he was next to Yi Jianlian, Curry or anyone else.
Come two steps outside the three-point line and just pull it out!
A swipe!
94 to 94!
The moment the basketball hit the net, the world seemed to collapse!
After a moment of silence, the whole world turned into madness!
Seth Curry, who was still warming up on the sidelines, felt as if he was exploding!
The owner of the Warriors rushed to the sidelines like crazy and knelt down on his knees in front of Klay Thompson who was pretending to beeping on the court!
And after the shocked O'Neal's head exploded, he only said one word in a trembling voice!
"God!!!!"
This is God!
This is Buddha!
Klay Thompson tonight is a god! ! !
And the Lakers...
This time it's really over...
(End of chapter)
