Last 15 seconds.
The score was 90-90.
The ball is on the Thunder's side.
It's not just fans online who are cheering.
The fans at the scene also looked back at the ball in disbelief.
Gasol's shooting position is very high, but Zhao Chen's bounce is higher.
Zhao Chen stretched out his arm in the air and swatted the ball down.
Gasol didn't even have a chance to make a winning shot.
"Great job!" Buckley slapped the table and stood up.
On the sidelines, Westbrook, Durant, and Zhao Chen bumped their chests in celebration.
Zhao Chen's block was so fatal that it brought back the passiveness of the entire game.
This moment was enough to excite domestic fans watching the Thunder game.
This defense was replayed on the TV screen again and again. Gasol's jump shot was not much guarded, and Zhao Chen gave him a fatal blow.
"Zhao Chen's blocking was so beautiful."
"Absolutely awesome!!"
"Gasol is defenseless."
"Zhao Chen's defensive awareness is top-notch."
"It's time for a decisive blow. Is Zhao Chen going to make two or three decisive blows in a season?"
"Zhao Chen's key shot percentage seems to be higher than Durant's. It depends on Coach Brooks' choice."
"If I were to choose, I would choose Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen has more scoring methods."
"I choose Durant. Durant's height and wingspan are difficult to interfere with."
"No one picked Westbrook? I think Westbrook's impact is good!"
At this moment, the pressure is on the home team Grizzlies.
On the Thunder's side, Brooks was entangled in the final offensive tactics.
As commentators and fans considered it, the Grizzlies had no choice, while the Thunder had too many choices.
In 15 seconds, as long as the Thunder control the game time, even if the last shot is missed, the game can still go into overtime.
Brooks had a headache looking at Zhao Chen, Westbrook, and Durant who were eager to challenge.
"Charles, who do you think should score the winning goal?" Kenny Smith asked.
"Zhao, he has many experience in the regular season, and his psychological quality is also good." Barkley said.
Barkley's reason is that Zhao Chen has more experience in winning games.
"I'm on KD's side this time. Do you remember that Zhao once missed a game-winner? If it weren't for Westbrook's offensive rebound, he would have no chance of redemption." Kenny Smith said.
"Haha, no matter who Scott gives the ball to, I think there is no problem. Anyway, after the game, I have to shake hands with Zhao. His block was so beautiful. He has completed his self-redemption in this game. " Barkley said.
Barkley and Smith never stopped criticizing the Big Three's touch in this game.
The feeling of the Thunder's Big Three today made them feel very speechless.
Zhao Chen was also scolded very harshly, but today's last blocked shot made it impossible to continue scolding him.
On the Thunder bench, Brooks finally thought about the winner.
"Zhao fought for this opportunity. Zhao, you come to play the last attack. If you have a chance to play singles, play singles. The first choice is a two-pointer, and then a three-pointer. If you don't have a chance, you give the ball to KD, KD looking for mid-range opportunities."
"Everyone, please focus on me and don't make any mistakes. It doesn't matter if the ball doesn't go in. I have to run out of time!"
"Russell ran to open up space, and Serge and Adam stepped up to cover."
Brooks drew a tactic after a simple layout.
Durant said nothing when he heard Brooks' arrangement, and Brooks finally chose to trust Zhao Chen.
Durant had no time to be jealous. Westbrook had already called everyone to gather together and cheer for the next game.
Brooks looked at the somewhat disappointed Durant and shook his head.
Durant's immature personality made him feel that he was not very reliable. Brooks felt that at the last moment, if Zhao Chen had no chance, he would choose to pass the ball to Durant, and Durant would definitely not pass the ball to Zhao Chen.
It's hard to have both ends of the spectrum...
"Zhao, it's up to you." Brooks patted Zhao Chen on the shoulder.
Zhao Chen gasped and nodded.
Zhao Chen's heartbeat gradually accelerated. This was a feeling of excitement, the excitement of having a chance to kill the game.
Ibaka served from the sideline, and Thunder players gathered near the free throw line.
Grizzlies players kept squeezing Thunder players with their bodies, and Randolph kept raising his hands, trying to interfere with Ibaka's serve.
The referee gave the ball to Ibaka, then raised his hand and blew the whistle.
The game continues and the referee starts counting the seconds.
Everyone in the Thunder was tense, and Brooks also clenched his fists.
Thunder fans watching the game at home also stood up.
The moment the referee blew the whistle, the Thunder players dispersed in a swarm.
Tony Allen chased Zhao Chen, Prince chased Durant, and Courtney Lee chased Westbrook.
This is the strongest defensive lineup the Grizzlies can field.
Zhao Chen successfully received Ibaka's serve through Adams' screen.
As soon as Zhao Chen caught the ball, Tony Allen immediately bounced away. He had no intention of sending Zhao Chen to the free throw line.
The Grizzlies players were a little surprised.
Durant is the league's scoring leader and the candidate with the best chance of winning the MVP this season, and then Zhao Chen actually plays the key ball?
It seems that Durant's status in the Thunder team is not stable.
Zhao Chen continued to adjust his dribbling rhythm.
The Grizzlies did not rashly choose to attack from a flank, as long as they could guard against Zhao Chen's attack.
At 9 seconds, Zhao Chen launched an attack.
In single defense, Tony Allen opened his hand and continued to follow Zhao Chen's offensive rhythm.
"boom!"
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen kept dribbling with his hips repeatedly.
left side, right side.
Zhao Chen continued to pull Tony Allen's defensive rhythm.
Zhao Chen didn't have Brooks' tactical arrangements in his mind, he just followed the way he was comfortable with.
Brooks did not shout from the sidelines. He knew that this was not the time to interfere with Zhao Chen.
Tony Allen's defense was very tight. After Zhao Chen tried four changes of direction, he found the gap on the right and took a sudden step.
Tony Allen instinctively turned around and chased after him.
The moment he turned around, Tony Allen regretted it. He knew he had been tricked.
Zhao Chen wants to retreat! !
Just as Tony Allen predicted, Zhao Chen immediately retreated significantly after taking a sudden step.
"Damn it!!" Tony Allen yelled and twisted his body forcefully to keep up with Zhao Chen's rhythm.
If it was regular time, he would have given up the ball, but this was not regular time. This ball was the last one.
"boom!!!!"
Tony Allen still overestimated his body control ability. When he forcibly controlled his turn, his body lost its center of gravity and fell directly to the ground! ! !
Knocked down.
"Well done." Brooks clenched his fists! !
Zhao Chen, who had retreated to collect the ball, quickly took off and shot! !
[Super step back]
Randolph and Gasol pounced at the same time, but they were a beat too late! !
The basketball flew over the heads of the black and white bears!
When the basketball is still gliding in the air.
"Buzz!!!!"
Regular time is over!
Basketball is still flying!
Fans at FedEx Arena were afraid to watch the game.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment.
finally! !
"Uh-huh!"
93 to 90.
The basketball and the net made a crisp friction sound.
Zhao Chen used his best step-back three-pointer to complete his first kill in the playoffs! !
