At this point in the game, the Warriors had no way out, but after playing for such a long time, their five deadliest players had been on the court for nearly half of the game. This was a very bad situation for Yingodala. momentum.
After all, Yingodala is the oldest player among the Five Death Squadrons.
But despite this, Cole still did not dare to use the players at the end of the bench to compete with the main players of the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are different from other teams. Once they come on the bench, the rhythm of the game will change. It will fall apart quickly.
Especially No. 36. According to Cole's research, that player's physical fitness is absolutely monster level. As long as he dares to change the lineup, he will definitely be chased and beaten by No. 36.
Fortunately, the other main players of the Warriors are all young and strong and at their peak. Even if Yingodala restrains himself on the offensive end, he only needs to maintain defensive efficiency.
So during this timeout, Cole did not change the lineup. He just encouraged the players a few words and said not to let them play again.
Warriors possession.
Curry made a tactical gesture while dribbling, and the Warriors attached great importance to the next attack. After all, both sides are the top teams in the league, and everyone is well aware of the changes in the rhythm of the game and the momentum of the scene.
If the fifth team can't score again, then the Warriors will really be suppressed by the Trail Blazers. Even if it is only for a short period of time, it will be enough to lead to the final defeat.
Not because of anything else, just because there is an active offensive and defensive center standing in the opposite penalty area!
This guy has penetrated the Warriors' inside line, so they must boost morale on the offensive end to drive defense.
Until now, the inside line is basically hopeless. BoGt has five fouls, and Green and Yingodala also have four fouls. They have all been forced to use the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, but they still can't prevent it!
At this time, the final quarter of the game has entered the second half, and they must find a way elsewhere.
When they arrived at the scene, the Warriors were still picking and rolling and rotating. After being replaced on defense, they picked and rolled again and rotated again. They played very patiently.
There was not much time left in the offensive round, and the Blazers players also became more focused. Foley gritted his teeth and chased Curry and followed him, but was quickly blocked by Thompson who moved over.
"I'm blocked! Substitute! Pay attention to No. 30!"
So Barton turned and rushed towards Curry, but at this time, Yingodala suddenly came over and formed an elevator door with Thompson, blocking the Blazers' defenders tightly and without leakage.
"Damn it! It was almost..."
Patton tried his best, but Yingodala was also famously strong and blocked him. In the end, he could only watch the Warriors No. 30 receive the orange basketball...
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball left Curry's hand, flew toward the basket, and finally hit the net.
At 96:98, the Warriors broke the scoring drought and the point difference returned to 4 points.
"Stephen Curry hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc! Sure enough, the boss has to be the one to help at the critical moment! The Warriors have withstood the Trail Blazers' defensive pressure. Are they going to counterattack next?"
Van Gundy roared excitedly.
When the game reached this anxious moment, every point was particularly precious. He was mesmerized by the wonderful battles on the field. For him, no matter who won tonight, his time to commentate was not in vain.
When the Trail Blazers attacked, Wang Zelin fell into the low post to receive Beverley's pass. However, the next moment he encountered a three-man double-team from the Warriors and had no choice but to pass the ball back.
Beverley caught the ball at the top of the arc and shot a three-pointer directly, but missed. The basketball hit Lan's neck and bounced high.
It can be seen from this that the Blazers' lineup is not without its shortcomings. If Wang Zelin is the main attacker for a long time, it may cause the teammates' touch to decline. Just like now, some open opportunities cannot be grasped.
Another point is that Wang Zelin is a big center after all. Unlike Allen Iverson, who can directly receive the ball from the backcourt and attack independently, he must have one more step for his teammates to pass the ball, which gives the already The highly mobile Warriors have the opportunity to implement multiple double teams.
"Duang!"
The basketball hit the basket and popped out. Green and Yingodala blocked Wang Zelin one after another. Thomson successfully grabbed the rebound, and then the five Warriors quickly launched a fast break counterattack like arrows.
In a three-on-two frontcourt, Barnes cut in without the ball, received the ball at the basket and finished with a layup.
At 96:98, the five small teams’ terrifying ability to chase points was once again demonstrated.
In the next round, Wang Zelin continued to be double-teamed after receiving the ball and passed it to Button in the bottom corner, but his shot was slightly shorter and the Blazers' offense still missed.
Under the basket, Thompson was looking at the bounced basketball, preparing to get the rebound.
Perhaps because of the previous round, he thought that Green and Yingodala would definitely be able to block Wang Zelin again.
Little did he know, he underestimated someone's power!
Suddenly, a yellow figure descended from the sky, like a god descending from heaven, covering the sky and blocking out the sun.
Thompson only heard a loud noise, and after a burst of impact from behind, his whole body felt as if he had been hit by a speeding locomotive and flew out of the baseline. He was so frightened that he quickly protected his face with his hands.
When he turned over and raised his head, he realized what had just happened. Was he so brutally detained by Wang Zelin? !
Wang Zelin landed on the ground and stared coldly at Thompson who fell in front of him without saying a word.
It wasn't until Curry and Green rushed over to help Thompson get up that he sneered and turned back to his own position.
"Hiss! It hurts so much!"
Thompson rubbed his sore chest, and then looked at Green with a hint of complaint: "What's wrong with you two? You two can't stop him?"
"I don't want to... but that guy is such a beast! I really can't stop him!"
Green spread his hands awkwardly, showing that he really tried his best.
"Okay, let's serve quickly, the game is not over yet."
After seeing Thompson confirming that he was fine, Curry's stern face finally showed a smile.
However, when he looked back and saw the back of No. 36, his face returned to indifference.
Curry must have felt uncomfortable when his good brother was so ravaged, so he decided to take this shot himself.
He wants to avenge his good brother!
Offense and defense transition.
When he arrived in the frontcourt, Curry made a new tactical gesture. After seeing this, his teammates quickly pulled away to provide him with space, because they knew that this was a singles tactic unique to Curry.
Looking at the Trail Blazers No. 3 in front of him, whose defensive ability was far superior to Lillard, Curry gritted his teeth and started playing singles.
First, there was a drastic change of direction, which did not open up space. Beverley is especially good at stalking defense. He is not a player who is easily stunned.
Curry was prepared for this. He didn't think he could get past his opponent at once. Moreover, he had no intention of breaking through at all. His real purpose was to hit a three-pointer!
I saw Curry lowering his body, putting the basketball under his body, and after continuously changing directions, he suddenly dribbled the ball behind his back, pulled it outside the three-point line, and then...
"Wow!"
Suddenly he held the ball and pulled it up, his hand speed was amazing.
Curry takes action, and Beverley grits his teeth and pounces. There is no need to doubt his hard work. This is also the basis for his survival in the NBA.
However, reality is often cruel, and sometimes efforts may not be rewarded.
For example, the talent gap.
In terms of physical talent alone, Curry is definitely not outstanding, and is even far inferior to those birds and beasts in the league, but his shooting talent is definitely at a historical level.
Especially the three-point talent, which is almost the best in history!
Curry's three-pointers tonight were very accurate. Just look at the current shooting percentage, which is over 50%. Don't be too scary!
When the basketball flew out of Curry's hands, flew over Beverley's head, and headed straight for the basket, everyone's eyes were fixed on the basketball in the sky, and then...
With a swish sound, the sound of a hollow ball hitting the net came. Curry hit a three-pointer, 99:100, helping the Warriors chase the point difference to only one point.
“Steph Curry!
!
"
The home DJ roared forgetfully.
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
Tens of thousands of Warriors fans at home also shouted MVP chants.
Just at the beginning of December, in the latest MVP rankings of major authoritative media, Curry relied on his superior team record to finally overtake Wang Zelin, who had been ranked above him for a month, and ranked first in the ratings.
It can be said that Curry is definitely the most popular candidate for regular season MVP this year.
It's not that Wang Zelin is inferior to him. In fact, the two are equally matched. Even considering the shocking effect of personal data, Wang Zelin is even better than Curry.
But don't forget, he has been MVP for two years. Under the framework of the modern basketball system where the NBA and NBA officially merged in 1976 and the rules were gradually improved, one and only one person has ever achieved three consecutive regular season MVP awards.
who?
The king of forcing—Larry Bird!
Apart from him, he is as strong as Jordan and as versatile as James, and he has never won the MVP for three years.
Because this involves one thing - aesthetic fatigue!
The aesthetic fatigue from the media and fans and... NBA officials do not want to see this award monopolized by a certain player, let alone a foreign player.
In the NBA, or on Lao Mi's side, the number "3" has been given a special meaning.
If someone can achieve a certain achievement three times in a row in a certain field, it means that he or she dominates that field.
Of course, it can also be called a monopoly.
You know, what sports people like most is topicality, and what they fear most is dominance!
Once the entire league is dominated by a certain person or a certain team, what will the fans care about? They might as well award championship rings in advance before the season starts.
Therefore, if the Trail Blazers' record this season is always at the same level as the Warriors, almost at the same level, then if the record is not much different, Curry has a higher hope of winning the regular season MVP than Wang Zelin.
Unless, the Trail Blazers' record this year will be improved to a higher level than last season.
But last season, the Trail Blazers had just achieved the second 70-win team record in a single season in NBA history. If they wanted to improve, they would have to break the Bulls' 72-win dominance of 96 and create new history.
In other words, under the premise that their record is better than that of the Warriors this season, they must win at least 73 games to break the Bulls' 72-win record. Only then can Wang Zelin achieve three consecutive MVP awards!
In addition, Wang Zelin's personal data must be better than Curry's, and he must have the upper hand in the regular season match between the two.
It can be said that it is almost impossible to achieve these conditions at the same time.
Therefore, in the eyes of many Warriors fans, including casual fans who occupy the largest base, everyone agrees that Curry, who has performed at an MVP level this season, is very likely to win the first MVP trophy of his career.
Therefore, Curry said he felt at ease with the MVP cheers ringing out from the Oracle Arena. At the same time, he was also ready to defeat Wang Zelin.
Tonight, victory will definitely belong to the Golden State Warriors!
…
As the only super giant in the Warriors, Curry's outburst quickly triggered a series of positive reactions from the team. Thompson was the first to respond, first with a three-pointer from the corner, then hit it, then beat Patton in a single from a distance, and then turned over and made a jump shot.
The water bloomed at the same time, making the Warriors' offensive wave stronger than the last.
But the Trail Blazers are not a vegetarian. After realizing that they were locked in the low post, Wang Zelin started to catch the ball in the high post, either in singles or assists. The switch between the two modes was so easy that the Warriors were hard to guard against.
This game can be said to be a contest between the two super teams in the Western Conference!
When it is strong to a certain level, most of the time no one can guard against anyone.
The game lasted until the last 28 seconds. The Warriors relied on Curry's mid-range foul to equalize the score again at 113:113.
On the sidelines, Coach Terry stood up with a solemn expression, a bit nervous in his eyes. He was about to call a timeout when he saw the look from Wang Zelin.
Do you want to do it yourself?
No matter what, now I only have to rely on you.
Master and disciple looked at each other and instantly understood each other's thoughts.
Coach Terry returned to his chair and did well, and his expression quickly returned to calmness.
But on the field, the battle situation has already been turbulent, and now it has entered the most exciting superstar moment.
"Who will give this crucial ball to me? Sure enough, the author still leaves it to the king to handle... High-position assignment, shot... No, foul? Green's thug fouled! He received the last shot of the game Foul! This is undoubtedly huge bad news for the Warriors!"
On Tianchao Sports Channel, Zhang Lili’s commentary voice became more and more exciting, which also meant that the battle on the field became more and more intense.
"Whoa! Whoa!"
At the free throw line, Wang Zelin lived up to expectations and made two free throws, scoring his 58th point of the game.
At 115:113, the Trail Blazers took the lead by two points.
As for the other data, he had long forgotten it, and there was probably a lot of it.
Until now, his focus is entirely on the Warriors and their next attack. As long as they prevent this goal, the Trail Blazers are sure to win.
Beep~~~
The Warriors called a timeout.
In fact, it is expected.
Green committed six fouls and left the field. Without this central pivot point, it means that the five small lineups are self-defeating.
Next, the Warriors must return to their regular lineup.
After a while, the game continued.
As expected, Bogut, who had five fouls, returned to the game.
There are 15 seconds left on the clock. Whether it will be a buzzer-beater or overtime depends on this goal.
