Durant's free throws have always been very accurate.
The first free throw was a solid hit, but the second one missed.
At this time, the significance of Perkins' appearance became apparent.
He struggled to get the rebound out, and Westbrook got the ball.
The Thunder regained control of the ball, 101:94.
Kevin Durant circled and came out of a 45-degree double screen.
Received a pass from Westbrook, shot a pull-up jumper...and hit it again!
Durant's mid-range jumper was like a scythe harvesting the Clippers' few health points.
At this time, there was only 1 minute left before the end of the game, and the Clippers felt like they were going to be finished.
Min Congda suppressed his excitement and almost started dancing.
At this time, Ada bought a Coke and rushed back. When she saw the score on the field, she sighed and said: "It's over..."
Min Congda took the Coke, took a big sip and said, "How can you say that? You must not give up until the last moment of the game!"
The Clippers did not give up. When they were 7 points behind in 1 minute, they did not call a timeout.
Dunleavy only has one timeout in hand, and he has to save it for the most critical moment - if there is still the most critical moment.
The Thunder players were in high spirits, and some were jumping up and down on the sidelines to celebrate the Thunder's victory.
The Clippers served quickly from the backcourt, Curry took the ball and advanced all the way to the frontcourt, and Gasol came over to set a simple single screen.
Curry made a strong shot from beyond the three-point line at 45 degrees!
The ball flies towards the basket like a cannonball and hits accurately!
The long-suppressed Staples Center is on fire again!
Min Congda almost choked on the Coke he just drank.
Curry had no time to celebrate and immediately returned to defense.
The Thunder served from the backcourt and Westbrook controlled the time.
The Clippers started a frontcourt pressing tactic, double-teaming.
Westbrook passed the ball to Sefolosha, who was unguarded.
Sefolosha had a wide open three-pointer but didn't dare to take it, so he still gave the ball to Durant.
Durant faced Ricky Davis and wanted to make a big loop, but the ball was knocked away!
Ricky Davis reached out and knocked the ball out of Durant's hand.
The steal was successful and the Clippers immediately launched a counterattack.
Durant was still complaining to the referee, "He hit, hit!"
Min Congda squeezed the Coke in his hand anxiously, wanting to curse but couldn't.
"Damn it, you should go back to defense, go back to defense! Referee, what do you want him to do? I will deal with him when the time comes!"
Durant failed to defend in time, and Min Congda could not solve the referee's problem.
During the counterattack, Zach Randolph rushed to the basket and made a layup.
Not only was the layup successful, but it also caused a foul on Perkins?
The referee's whistle "beep beep beep" immediately caused a major change in the game situation.
As Randolph made the extra free throw, the score became 101:100 and the Clippers were 1 point behind!
Moreover, Perkins committed six fouls and was sent off, giving him a rest.
Thunder coach Brooks yelled at the referee on the sidelines, saying that Ricky Davis had fouled when he defended Durant.
But Callahan explained: "If he makes a move like this and calls the opponent a foul, do you think it's fair?"
"But a lot of times, it's a foul."
"You also know that there are many times, obviously not including this critical moment."
"Then why did Perkins commit a foul?"
"Because he committed a foul."
How could Brooks be a match for a seasoned referee like Callahan.
He has been officiating games since the 1990-1991 season.
Today happens to be the 20th season, and I have experienced many scenes.
Brooks could only call a timeout, but the advantage was still in their hands.
There are less than 20 seconds left. If these 20 seconds are delayed, the game will be over and the series will be won.
The Clippers still have a glimmer of hope, which is entirely a result of the players and referees working together.
Min Congda sat behind the bench and listened to Dunleavy's defensive arrangements at the last moment.
"Go ahead, we have to be proactive. If there are only 10 seconds left, we must foul. Don't hesitate! Send your opponent to the free throw line."
A decent defensive arrangement, first try to see if you can successfully steal.
The tactic of fouling if you can't grab it, even if the opponent makes two free throws, there is still a chance to equalize.
But the chance of this is slim, unless...
Min Congda squeezed the Coke in his hand and looked at the referee.
Why does he think the referee is trying to cause trouble today?
what happened? Isn't it because the league doesn't want to sweep, so it needs to control the field?
You're going too far. You wasted $3,000 on me just to charge more for a game ticket!
Of course the box office for a game is far more than 3,000 US dollars, but what does that have to do with Min Congda.
After coming to the NBA, neither the Clippers nor the league paid Min Congda a single salary.
No matter what Min Congda's purpose is, the traffic he brings to the Clippers and the league is real.
In the end, I didn’t get a penny from you, and now you’re still trying to trick me! How much money have you deceived me?
The more I thought about it, the more impatient I became, but there was nothing I could do.
Hit the referee with a Coke? It doesn't make sense.
We can only believe in the Thunder and Durant.
The ball will definitely go to Durant.
Sure enough, after the timeout, Brooks designed a catching tactic for Durant.
After repeatedly running around the screen, he ran to the midline to catch the ball.
At this time, Ricky Davis rushed forward again and made a fierce grab!
Durant caught the ball and was pushed by Ricky Davis.
He lost his center of gravity and took a step forward, landing on the sideline.
The referee blew the whistle and the ball was blown out of bounds by Durant!
Durant yelled at the referee anxiously: "He pushed someone! He pushed someone! He pushed me!"
Ricky Davis explained: "I just touched him, and he didn't stand firm on his own. He didn't stand firm on his own."
Callahan discussed with the other two referees whether to watch video replays.
Min Congda was extremely angry, why is this ball like this?
Why is it out of bounds?
Durant, you are a big bamboo pole, but your body is so weak?
A slight touch will cause you to go out of bounds. What do you usually eat during training? Eat grass on the wall!
The referee deliberated for a while, but did not look back at the video and awarded the ball to the Clippers.
Of course the fans at the scene cheered wildly, and Min Congda was so angry that he almost threw the Coke in his hand at the referee!
"Black whistle, black whistle! You don't even watch the replay, are you sure it was out of bounds and not a foul?"
"Damn, I...I'm so angry."
Min Congda was so angry that he couldn't vent his anger, so he could only drink Coke.
At this time, Dunleavy used up the last timeout.
His timeout was really used at the most critical moment.
Dunleavy deployed an Indiana strategy and replaced James Harden at the last moment, replacing Baron Davis.
Ricky Davis remains on the court and was the brightest player on the court tonight.
In 15 seconds, the Clippers had a chance to kill their opponent.
Min Congda's heart was in his throat.
He regrets, regrets why he kept Ricky Davis!
"Why, why do you want to hurt me one by one when I am so good to you?"
(End of chapter)
