"Compared with the maturity of the Miami Big Three, the Thunder's Big Three may not be called giants yet. They are still a little immature."
"Durant is not as good a leader as LeBron James."
"If it weren't for Zhao's three-pointer, this game would have been very difficult for the Thunder."
"Brooks needs to coordinate the relationship between the three people, otherwise the future of the Thunder will be very uncertain."
Barkley chatted with Kenny Smith.
The Thunder's situation was not as bad as the commentator said. After seeing Zhao Chen score and the opponent called a timeout, Durant took the initiative to high-five Zhao Chen.
Durant said: "Maybe I should trust your shooting more."
Durant felt that he should make some sacrifices,
Tonight, Durant once again knew how powerful Zhao Chen was.
If he can return to the stage of the finals again, Zhao Chen will be one of his best helpers!
Zhao Chen's three consecutive three-pointers made Durant understand that this team is no longer his only one.
Even without him, Zhao Chen can lead the team to victory.
Zhao Chen gasped and said: "No need to say so much, let's win tonight's game first."
After Zhao Chen's anger passed, he didn't think too much, he just wanted to win the game with all his strength.
"OK!" Durant nodded.
After returning from the timeout, the Pacers showed their true colors as a strong team in the Eastern Conference.
Hill stepped up.
Trailing so much, after a series of passes, George passed the ball to Hill.
Hill hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc.
Hill's three-point shooting percentage is very stable and his physical condition is also very good. This is why he was so loved by Popovich when he was with the Spurs.
126 to 122.
"Defend!"
"Don't let them score any more goals."
The entire Pacers team is encouraging each other's morale.
This game was too difficult, with both sides fighting fiercely in almost every round!
Durant and Westbrook also scored successively.
The overtime lasted for a long time, and the Thunder maintained a small advantage.
The Pacers continue to take advantage of the entire team's efforts to devour the Thunder.
Until the last 18 seconds of the game, the score was 133 to 132.
The Pacers have the ball.
Hill himself went to the frontcourt to play tactics.
The Thunder's nerves were tense, and five consecutive away games took too much of a toll on them.
If this defense can hold up, all the efforts tonight will be worth it.
Zhao Chen, Westbrook, Durant and others are all constantly moving.
Hill is calm, and at critical moments, he once again showed a bigger heart than Paul George.
Facing Westbrook's defense, Hill made a drastic change of direction, directly found the gap, leaned over and sprinted.
Zhao Chen and Durant assisted in defense, and Hill hit the ball to Hibbert inside.
Hibbert's position was not good. He chose to lift the ball with his right hand and carried Ibaka with his left hand...
Hibbert beat Ibaka and hit the ball high.
The basketball bounces off the backboard and then falls into the basket.
133 to 134, the Pacers took the lead at the last moment.
11 seconds
"Ah!!!" Hibbert screamed to the sky after scoring a near-win.
Zhao Chen, Westbrook, and Durant all looked at each other. This game has reached this difficult moment again.
Zhao Chen himself was speechless. The Thunder's defense was at its best, and Ibaka's defense was also in place, but Hibbert scored the goal with his height advantage.
Brooks called a stop to the game.
Everyone in Thunder was panting and sweating.
No matter how talented they are, they are almost unable to fight at this time.
This game is not only a physical drain on the Thunder, but also a drain on the will.
No one wants to give up the game.
Coach Brooks saw everyone's fatigue, and he himself was very moved.
It is extremely difficult for five consecutive visitors to win five consecutive games, but these young people are just unwilling to give up any victory.
"KD, are you okay?" Brooks asked.
"I can't, I'm cramping." Durant shook his head.
Now that he has helpers, Durant is not sure about the key ball. He hopes that his teammates can step forward.
"What about you, Russell? You come to play the last attack." Brooks asked Westbrook.
"No, coach, give it to Zhao," Westbrook said.
"Okay, Zhao, you come for the final attack." Brooks said.
Brooks trusts Durant and Westbrook more than Zhao Chen.
This is something Zhao Chen cannot change in a short time.
Brooks coached them for too long.
Zhao Chen didn't answer immediately, he just raised his head and kept drinking water.
After drinking the water, Zhao Chen nodded towards Brooks.
At this time, the Bankers Life fans are also tired, and this game is also a torment for the fans.
There are too many wonderful goals in the game, and every wonderful goal requires shouting and screaming. This is also a good thing.
Brooks' tactical arrangement: "KD, you are on the left side, and they will focus on guarding you. Russell, you look for opportunities to cut inside. If Zhao can't catch the ball, you have to come out to respond. And Sergey, you have to help." Zhao screen, Zhao, you use the screen to rush in, draw a foul or layup, shoot, use your most sure attack, now we only need two points to close the game!"
Brooks left the fate of tonight in Zhao Chen's hands.
In Brooks' view, Zhao Chen is a sapling that has the hope of growing into a big tree in the sky, but now he needs wind and rain to water him.
"OK!"
"no problem!"
Thunder nodded from top to bottom.
If the goal is scored, the game will be won, but if it is not scored, the game will be lost.
Zhao Chen himself was nervous and excited, he really wanted to grasp such a key ball.
Zhao Chen began to understand why Durant was unwilling to pass the ball in the final attack.
If it were him, faced with such a moment, I am afraid he would not hand over the ball easily.
Pause back.
Westbrook serves.
From the free throw line, Zhao Chen used Ibaka's screen to come out and successfully catch the ball!
After getting the ball, Zhao Chen did not waste time, but immediately looked for opportunities to attack.
The Thunder fell behind and were disadvantaged in pressing time.
Zhao Chen changed direction and dribbled past Hill with the first move.
Then Zhao Chen suddenly met Paul George's emergency stop in the middle distance from the high position! ! !
Zhao Chen's shot was great.
When he thought he was about to enter, the fans at the scene were also covering their mouths watching this beautiful arc!
"frame"
The basketball hit the rim and bounced high on the neck! ! !
Didn't make it!
The sweat on Zhao Chen's forehead remained.
"mine!!"
Westbrook jumped up in the crowd and grabbed the offensive rebound! !
Westbrook did not choose to attack himself, but passed the ball to Durant in the bottom corner.
5 seconds.
Durant caught the ball and jumped up to face Hibbert's defense!
When everyone thought Durant was going to take action himself.
Durant jumped up and passed the ball to Zhao Chen on the right side of the free throw line.
The running Zhao Chen caught the ball. Zhao Chen didn't expect Durant to pass the ball, but after catching the ball, he almost acted like a shooter.
Kick your feet off the ground and bounce up!
Body slightly tilted
Ball with the palm of your hand!
Strike softly!
The basketball draws an arc! !
"Buzz!!"
An electronic buzzer sounds indicating the end of the game.
The backboard light comes on! !
"Uh-huh!"
An arrow to the heart!
135 to 134! !
Buzzer-beater!
Zhao Chen completed his second buzzer beater this season, finishing with his best shot!
