A pause at this critical moment is unlikely to bring about qualitative changes.
It would be fanciful to expect a substitute player to step up and save the world at this time.
For players to be in top form on the court, they need to hone themselves round after round.
Not everyone is a microwaver.
Therefore, Lao Deng can only let the players take a breather and emphasize defense and outside shooting.
The Clippers played very hard tonight, and they felt what the Spurs felt in the last round.
I was full of inner motivation and high morale, but when it came to the game, I couldn't perform as well as I should.
Helplessness and depression enveloped the whole team. They had reached a desperate situation. Will a miracle happen?
"Come on, come on! Don't give up! It's not easy for us to get to this point. Focus on your attention and play these five minutes. Defense is very important, we can't let the opponent score anymore!"
Dunleavy used his husky voice to remind the players that he was actually a little exhausted.
In a 20-year coaching career, he reached his peak when he debuted, and his upper limit ends here.
Dunleavy couldn't think of anything better.
No, it's not that he can't think of it, it's just that he doesn't have the courage.
Many coaches judge games from an objective perspective and are often clear-eyed.
But when it comes to making decisions on the court, most coaches dare not implement those bold strategies and ideas.
They will still choose the most conservative and safest tactics, which is called leaving the game to the players.
Because in this way, even if they lose, people will not put the blame on the head coach.
In most cases, it is the core players who take the blame for the loss.
Of course, there are a few situations where core players never stick to the pot.
The coach must be blamed for the loss.
There are not many coaches who can make surprising moves at critical moments.
If everyone knows it, how can it be called a unique weapon or a unique move?
When Steve Kerr was with the Bulls, Phil Jackson asked him to take the final shot.
Pippen, the Bulls boss at the time, was so dissatisfied that he threw a towel on the bench.
However, Cole resisted the pressure and hit the buzzer-beater, giving Phil Jackson a face.
Dunleavy did not have the courage of Jackson, and the Clippers still had several main players present at the last moment.
In the third quarter, Dunleavy tried a back three for a while.
Asking Harden to guard Durant, the effect was very bad. Durant hit two mid-range shots in a row.
Harden was benched in the final stage. This guy is still not mature enough.
The old club was severely targeted and suppressed.
The timeout ends and the game continues.
The hearts of all the fans were in suspense, and everyone's expressions were very solemn.
Only Min Congda couldn't help but be happy, so happy.
"The season is finally coming to an end, relief, relief."
Although this season did not achieve its goals, it is at least coming to an end.
In this loss, we fell behind 0:3 and had a high probability of being swept.
Without deducting a penny, this semi-final is equivalent to playing in vain, perfect.
At this time, the Clippers sent an inbounds ball, Curry received the ball from the outside, and shot a three-pointer directly!
Min Congda's heart skipped a beat when he heard a "bang" sound and the ball hit the basket but did not go in.
Min Congda breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.
Counting this ball, Curry made 2 of 6 three-pointers in this game.
At the critical moment, the huge pressure and physical exertion caused him to miss the shot.
Sefolosha's defense against him was successful.
However, the rebound was grabbed by Ricky Davis.
Davis was stunned for a moment when he got the offensive rebound and didn't know what to do for a while.
The Thunder's defense was very tight and no one else had a chance.
Ricky Davis was heartbroken, I used to be the boss too!
He holds the ball in the middle and challenges Perkins' big slap!
He got to the basket and pushed up for a layup, facing Perkins' block.
The two collided in the air, and the referee's whistle sounded, calling Perkins a foul.
Ricky Davis stepped to the free throw line and made both free throws.
98:92, this time it was the Clippers' turn to struggle.
But at this time, Brooks had to make a substitution adjustment.
Replace Perkins with Collison because Perkins has committed five fouls.
If he commits another foul, he will be sent off.
Perkins plays a very important role in protecting interior rebounds.
And this time Brooks asked him to defend Randolph one-on-one.
It curbed Randolph's low attack very well, making it more difficult for him to play.
The consequence is that there are many fouls and I have to take a break.
Westbrook missed a mid-range jumper after dribbling continuously.
The Clippers counterattacked, and Curry used Gasol's screen to get inside.
The Thunder quickly double-teamed and passed back to Gasol. Gasol immediately made a through pass to the inside.
Randolph caught the ball and made an easy layup, 98:94, only 4 points away.
Min Congda's butt was a little bit unbearable to sit still.
However, Durant immediately hit a mid-range shot during the offense, giving Min Congda reassurance.
Davis was once again dominated by Durant in this game.
Durant has scored 28 points.
He only needed 15 shots to get this score.
Changing to No. 24 next door, 20 times is considered a small number.
Time passed little by little, and both sides missed two more attacks.
Westbrook firmly controlled the ball with less than two minutes left.
The Thunder are about to take this series into their hands.
On the sidelines, Dunleavy yelled: "Go ahead! Go ahead! Defend!"
At this time, we have to take the initiative to double-team. How can we let Westbrook delay time?
Curry stepped forward to press Westbrook, but how can Curry's small body be so pressing?
Just as he was about to reach out to steal, Westbrook used his arm to block and push him, and he fell back two steps.
"Beep!"
The referee's whistle sounded and Westbrook was called for an offensive foul.
Slow-motion replay showed that Westbrook did have some action on his hands.
However, these kinds of balls are within the range of whether they can be blown or not.
"TMD, what are you bragging about? Why do you call an offensive foul for a ball like this? Damn it."
Min Congda was slightly anxious, but he still held back his emotions. Time was running out.
The ball returned to the Clippers, and Perkins' exit left the Thunder empty inside.
Baron Davis went straight to the basket after a high pick-and-roll and succeeded in a layup.
Ibaka had to defend against Randolph who didn't come over to make up the defense.
It's useless to cover up the ball. Davis will definitely pass the ball to Randolph who cuts in.
With more than 1 minute left before the end of the game, Brooks called a timeout.
Perkins was replaced and it would be impossible without this poker face.
The Thunder's spearhead is still Durant. After the timeout, the Thunder still handed the ball to him.
Facing Ricky Davis on the outside, the pull caused Ricky's defensive foul.
Still have to get to the free throw line.
"What's going on with this referee? Damn, he's stealing the show! He keeps blowing the whistle at critical moments."
The referee's whistle sounded frequently at the last moment.
The referee tonight is Mike Callahan, a veteran referee who has been practicing law for more than 20 years.
Min Tsung Tat doesn't eat popcorn at Staples Center because it's too unpalatable.
At this critical moment, Min Congda always felt that the referee was trying to do something wrong.
He said to Ada beside him: "Ada, go buy me a Coke, a big one."
Min Congda felt uncomfortable without holding something in his hand.
(End of chapter)
