G6 moves to Golden State!
Before the game started, there was bad news from both teams.
One is that Stephen Curry's knee was swollen. During the confrontation with Zhao Chen, he was hit and was doubtful for the game.
Curry is an injury-prone player. This is the outside world's impression of him. His weak body suffered too much when encountering Zhao Chen.
Another news is that from the Thunder, Zhao Chen's ankle was slightly sprained, but he is basically sure to be able to play.
Curry's importance to the Warriors is self-evident. Curry averaged 32 points per game in this series and can hit 5 three-pointers. His three-pointers are the Warriors' biggest threat. Without Curry, the Warriors would be Will be swept by the Thunder without any suspense.
After these two pieces of news came out, public opinion began to be overwhelmingly optimistic about the Thunder.
No one thinks that Curry, who is injured, can help the Warriors continue to defeat the Thunder.
As for home field advantage?
nonexistent.
In this series, both teams have won more games on the road than at home, and the two teams have an even greater advantage playing away games.
May 28th.
Both teams' lineups have been adjusted.
Warriors: Curry, Thompson, Barnes, David Lee, Green.
Green played better than Bogut, and Green made a lot of good passes.
Bogut had no obvious effect, so Mark Jackson put him on the bench.
Thunder: Zhao Chen, Westbrook, Durant, Ibaka, Adams.
Brooks admired Adams' hard work. He felt that someone who could even sacrifice his "brother" was tough enough!
Let him start this game.
CCTV studio.
Commentary by Zhang Weiping and Xu Jicheng.
"The rotations on both sides are between 8 and 9 people, which consumes a lot of money on both sides. It can be seen from G5 that the offensive and defensive quality of the two teams has also declined, and players have also suffered injuries."
"Yes, the Thunder did not perform well in the last game. Let's see if they can overcome the difficulties tonight and get a ticket to the Finals."
While the commentator was talking, the game on the field also started.
Ibaka passed the ball to Westbrook.
Westbrook immediately launched a transition attack.
At high speed, Westbrook rushed in. Green interfered inside, and Westbrook's layup was almost meaningless.
After Green got the rebound, he dribbled forward at high speed.
In the frontcourt, Curry ran away from Westbrook, then used Green's screen to fend off the pursuing Durant, and shot a three-pointer! !
"Uh-huh!"
0 to 3.
"Curry's rhythm doesn't seem to be affected by injuries!" Zhang Weiping shouted.
The commentators and fans also had the same impression. Curry seemed healthy and not troubled.
But Zhao Chen on the court could feel that Curry was a little slower. This kind of slowness is not something that cannot be felt in constant matchups.
He needs to use a screen to escape the defense.
Although Curry was injured, Zhao Chen did not dare to be careless at all. Curry was used to fighting through injuries, and he seemed not to care about this minor injury.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook took the ball and advanced, and Zhao Chen also slowly ran over.
Zhao Chen also sprained his foot in the last game. This minor injury was so minor that he didn't even need injury medicine, and the impact was more psychological.
It will make Zhao Chen pay attention to his ankle at all times to prevent secondary sprains.
Following Westbrook's tactical command, Zhao Chen came out to catch the ball around Adams' screen.
Zhao Chen received the ball and immediately attracted a double attack from Thompson and Barnes.
Zhao Chen did not hesitate to give the ball to Durant.
Durant passed the ball to Adams, who was running down the inside. Adams and Ibaka went two-on-one!
Zhao Chen's flanking attack caused chaos in the Warriors' defense.
Adams gave it to Ibaka again, and Ibaka dunked with both hands!
2 to 3.
"The Thunder's ball transmission has become smoother."
"Yes, Zhao Chen also made changes after the last game. He didn't play hard."
On the court, the Warriors' offense comes again.
Zhao Chen kept an eye on Clay, and the two of them were squeezing each other.
"Zhao, why don't you fight yourself? Don't you dare to fight?" Thompson likes to chat with Zhao Chen at the beginning of the game.
Zhao Chen didn't know how Thompson came to the conclusion that he didn't dare to play after passing the ball in one round.
"Why don't you just defend alone? That's right. I scored 68 points on your head. It's better not to defend alone." Zhao Chen said.
68 points is always painful for Thompson.
Thompson did not attack, but stood still in the bottom corner, and Zhao Chen also stood with Thompson.
Thompson's off-the-ball movements and inside cuts are very sharp, which Zhao Chen has learned a long time ago, and Zhao Chen does not dare to be careless.
"Your offense is terrible." Zhao Chen continued to trash talk Thompson.
"No need for me to attack," Thompson replied.
As soon as Thompson finished speaking, Curry found a mid-range gap with the help of David Lee's screen, and scored a quick high jumper! !
2 to 5.
Curry scored 5 points in a row, instantly building momentum in the Oracle Center Arena.
Curry showed his determination to the Thunder that he wanted to fight the Thunder in a tiebreaker!
The Thunder attack comes again.
Westbrook's push.
After arriving in the frontcourt, Westbrook gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's shot just now was very sharp. In this round, the Warriors directly changed their defensive strategy and continued Thompson's one-on-one defense.
In terms of height and weight, Thompson will not suffer so much when facing Zhao Chen. Of course, the actual effect cannot be compared with the theory.
Zhao Chen signaled to open up the space, creating a duel opportunity with Thompson.
After seeing that the space was widened, Zhao Chen was not in a hurry to make luck, but continued to take tentative steps.
Zhao Chen didn't stop moving or talking. He kept insisting: "You need to go back to your elementary school coach to practice your defense. It's really bad."
Thompson's expression was really bad.
Zhao Chen looked down on him too much.
As soon as Zhao Chen finished speaking, he started dribbling and changing direction.
Continuous changes of direction, Zhao Chen did not crotch, but used Iverson's "pass God" style to pray to Buddha, passing Thompson as if he was crossing the road.
Rush to the free throw line and make a forward floater!
The arc of this cast is great.
"Uh-huh!"
An arrow to the heart! !
4 to 5.
...
...
Neither side easily widened the gap.
The rhythm and feel of both teams are average.
After the initial investment, both sides started a wave of iron play.
The scores of the two teams were much lower than at the beginning of the series.
With 2 minutes and 23 seconds left in the first quarter, the score reached 20-20.
The two teams are tied.
Zhao Chen was arranged by Brooks to play with the second team.
On the Warriors' side, there are five dead players. Obviously, Mark Jackson continues to shorten their rotation.
If the Thunder loses, there is still a way out in the tiebreaker, but if the Warriors lose, there will really be nothing.
Zhao Chen has become the absolute main attacking point of the Thunder's second lineup!
