McGrady's style of play tonight was more aggressive than in the last game, but unlike the last game when he was stimulated, he calmed down this time.
In the past two days, McGrady and Duncan have been discussing how to adjust and see if they can come up with something new.
The two actually thought of many ways to gain a real advantage, but they couldn't use them.
Mike Miller, the strongest teammate, only has the strength to face the third man on the forward and defensive line. Armstrong, the sixth man, is a pure regular season player. In the playoffs, his role is similar to that of Boykins, who has no chance to play.
Based on the actual situation of their own team, the two discussed it for a long time. The more they discussed, the more painful they became, and finally they suddenly became enlightened.
Facing the Nets, the two of them were able to rely on adaptability to win because they picked each other up casually and did not use their brains. They only competed with their personal abilities. They did not lose to Kidd and beat all other players on the opponent's side.
But facing the Clippers, how to adapt is an unsolvable problem for them. The overall strength of the opponent's core lineup is not much inferior to the two of them, but the role player lineup beats them and becomes unchangeable!
Unexpectedly, the head coach who was useless on the field was really fooled by his unchanging style of play this time!
Playing dual-core and minimizing the shortcomings of weak role players is the most suitable style of play for them. Only if they play better can they win.
If that's the case, let's keep blasting! Do your best, use up your firepower!
It was another difficult goal that was missed by the opponent, but the Clippers players were not in a hurry.
For them, as long as they can make it more difficult for McGrady and Duncan to take shots, this is their strategy in the early stages of the game, the same as the previous two games.
They didn't think about how to adapt during the two days off. They kept winning and adapting to any changes. The right way was to win steadily.
Tracy McGrady and Duncan are as good as they are, can they still make a difference?
When the Clippers attacked, Li Ao caught the ball and turned around to shoot. He was fouled by Mike Miller and went to the free throw line and made one of two free throws.
Most of Duncan's fouls are gentle, but he hits extremely hard when he hits. This was learned by the two brothers McGrady and Mike Miller.
The Magic team attacked, McGrady and Duncan launched a pick-and-roll attack. Li Ao chased around the pile, interfered with McGrady's pick-and-roll, and then shot directly.
McGrady did not continue to make strong shots and distributed the ball to the left.
Duncan just came to the left side of the free throw line to catch the ball, and Matt Halprin immediately returned to defend in front of Duncan.
The two small forwards Jordan and Matt Halprin partnered in the frontcourt. They were faster than most serious forward combinations and could not lose to those players. This is the strength of the Clippers' defense this season.
Duncan caught the ball, stabilized his body, fought with Matt Halprin, and turned right.
This turn seemed awkward, but the speed was not slow at all. It was just right to avoid Matt Halprin's physical confrontation, and it came to a 45-degree angle!
The mid-range shot hits the board...hit!
There was a flash of shock in Jordan's eyes inside, but he did not stop, picking up the ball and serving.
Duncan just picked up the ball, turned around and shot, it was Malone's trick!
It looks completely different. Malone's turnaround mid-range shot is rough and fast. Just the swing of those two iron arms can deter most flank defenders.
Duncan's turnaround mid-range shot is very simple. It seems clumsy but not slow at all. There is no unnecessary consumption. He has already lifted the ball during the turn. He can take the shot immediately after turning around. The overall speed and stability of the shot are not comparable to Malone. up and down.
Under the heavy pressure of the finals, the TT combination became better. Not only did McGrady develop a pick-and-roll offense in the Eastern Conference Finals, which made great progress, Duncan also made progress, adding the offensive method of pick-and-roll and catching the ball. !
When the Clippers attacked, Jordan singled out McGrady and performed a genuine Joe's shoulder shake. McGrady was also deceived. Jordan turned to the free throw line and made a mid-range shot.
In the transition between offense and defense, McGrady and Duncan launched a pick-and-roll attack.
Jordan lifted up, Li Ao circled the pile to pursue the defense, and Matt Halprin returned to defend in front of Duncan who was separated. The Clippers became more and more skilled in defending the two-person pick-and-roll.
Duncan judged Matt Halprin's defensive intention, moved to a position that opened up space, then ran over Matt Halprin and cut inside.
The experienced Jordan immediately shrank back after Li Ao stuck to McGrady. When Duncan received the ball from McGrady, he immediately blocked Duncan and stuck to the ball. Matt Halprin pursued the defense in place and completed a double attack with Jordan.
The attack between two small forwards who were stronger than most power forwards was due to Duncan lifting the ball immediately after being held by Jordan, so he was not intercepted.
After stabilizing his body, Duncan immediately distributed the ball. Mike Miller received the ball from the right sideline and took off...
Although Jordan and Matt Halprin failed to steal the ball, they gave Li Ao a chance to move. As soon as Mike Miller jumped up, he saw Li Ao pounce on him.
When Li Ao rushed forward like this, his jumping height was not high enough, but his arms were long enough to hit the target.
Hastily dumped the ball toward Tracy McGrady? No! Mike Miller leaned back in the air and threw the ball just in time to avoid Li Ao's block.
The ball drew a beautiful arc and fell into the frame!
The Magic scored 4 goals in a row and led the Clippers 10-5!
Mike Miller only focused on controlling the stability of his shot. After the ball was thrown, he couldn't control his body. Seeing that he was about to fall down, Li Ao flew up and landed first, hugging him around the waist to protect him... and then let go. Mike Miller fell to the ground.
However, the force of the loss of balance and fall had been removed by Li Ao, and Mike Miller's butt didn't even hurt.
Seeing Li Ao running towards the frontcourt immediately, Mike Miller quickly got up and ran over.
This scene made the more than 17,000 Magic fans at the scene feel tight in their chests - their players scored a goal, and the opponent also protected their players, but why did they feel so angry?
However, they still gave Li Ao applause and shouted "Spider-Man" twice to express their gratitude. When Li Ao ran across the half court, the fans' shouts turned to "Defense" again.
Li Ao and Jordan reached the three-point line at the same time. The two looked at each other. Jordan ran to the left side of the three-second zone to open up space. Li Ao led Mike Miller to the right side of the free throw line.
Jordan is no longer the main attacker. Although he is sure to beat Tracy McGrady now, it is of little significance.
Although McGrady can't guard Jordan, it can force Jordan to do more fake moves before shooting, which consumes more of Jordan's energy. On the contrary, McGrady's defense of Jordan's singles does not consume much.
McGrady has great physical advantages. In addition to being less powerful, he has better speed, agility, jumping, height and wingspan. In addition, he has studied with Duncan for two years and knows how to minimize consumption in defense to extend the time to maintain his condition and prevent Li Ao. You have no choice but to follow, but to guard against Jordan, no one can guard Jordan as long as his physical strength is good. McGrady only needs to use his height, wingspan and reaction speed to interfere with Jordan as much as possible.
Jordan had rich experience and saw through McGrady's thoughts at a glance. He decisively gave up the singles and let the big spider do it. That guy beat Mike Miller much easier than him hitting McGrady.
To be precise, Li Ao's singles match against Mike Miller was the easiest among the two teams' players who were strong in singles.
The Clippers' original strategy was for the whole team to compete with the TT combination. Li Ao could be lazy on the offensive end from time to time and save his energy until the fourth quarter to outrun McGrady and use it as a key point.
Now Jordan decided to change it and play key balls.
McGrady followed Jordan to the weak side. He also saw through the opponent's intentions, but there was nothing he could do. They had no second player on the outside who could guard Li Ao and Jordan.
This is already the best way he, Duncan and several teammates came up with.
After the players from the two teams settled into position, the Magic players began to intensify their physical confrontation.
Mike Miller, who was defending Li Ao, also tried his best to fight against the pass. Li Ao was slightly confused, but he still turned around and cut in.
The Clippers' singles space was wide open. After Li Ao took two steps, Bibby steadily delivered the ball to him.
Mike Miller struggled to catch up, and Li Ao dribbled into the three-second zone. Before he could get rid of Mike Miller, Duncan's defense was already in place, and he immediately saw through the opponent's defensive cooperation.
Li Ao dribbled the ball from behind and took a big step to the right, stopped on the right sideline of the three-second zone close to the baseline, turned around to face the baseline, avoided Horace Grant who came from the basket, and took a hook shot...
Duncan, who was thrown away by Li Ao behind the dribble, immediately took it back to cover O'Neal. Li Ao made the shot himself, and Duncan blocked O'Neal's rushing space...the ball fell into the frame.
On this ball, Duncan did everything he should do. If Horace Grant was a year or two younger and Mike Miller could defend better, he could have guarded Li Ao. But he has no dissatisfaction and has done a good job. No, Jordan cannot be consumed, and Li Ao is the same.
The testing between the two teams tonight lasted much longer than the previous two games. Now the two teams have officially set up their positions and entered the attack mode again.
The countermeasures that the TT combination came up with are not complicated and very straightforward.
But it is precisely because of the directness that the Clippers can only accept the move.
In the Los Angeles Derby, the OK combination had to fight hard, and the Clippers could only carry it hard. They had no choice but to slowly wear out and drag O'Neal with all their strength until O'Neal's performance on the defensive end declined, so that they could complete the reversal.
After the offensive battle started, Li Ao didn't have much pressure at the beginning. When playing McGrady alone, with Duncan's help, he could only fight for touch, but when playing alone against Mike Miller... Duncan's supplementary defense scored 95 points, plus Mike Miller's. Single defense, 80 points.
However, although Mike Miller's defense is poor, he is extremely active. As a white small forward, his strength is also better than Tracy McGrady. He didn't think it was a big deal against Li Ao for one or two rounds, but as the game progressed, the consumption strategy of the TT combination gradually gradually Have an effect.
This is not the point. After taking over the offensive banner from Jordan, Li Ao was ready to be used as a 'consumable'. He also had two helpers, Bibby and Odom, who took turns in the second half of the quarter. Sufficient continuity.
It's not the pressure from the TT combination. During the rampage stage, these two can hold them down like the OK combination.
The real pressure comes from the three role players of Troy Hudson, Mike Miller, and Horace Grant!
It is indeed difficult for the Magic to make a huge difference with only the TT combination. Compared with the OK combination, the TT combination has obvious shortcomings.
Tonight, Troy Hudson and Mike Miller's catching and shooting were much more decisive and accurate than in the previous two games!
They don’t want to be the one holding them back!
Horace Grant's cutting in and attacking the frame tonight was even more dangerous.
In the first two games, he was scared when he saw Jordan, even if Jordan didn't attack the frame. He was a member of the Bulls' first dynasty and had seen the truly scariest Jordan. But tonight he put aside his fear and just wanted to win. ! Try your best to win!
Losing 0 to 2, they fell into the cliff. In the past two days, even Magic fans said they were "trash". Tonight, they unleashed all their strength and wanted to prove that they deserved to be on the finals stage.
Their explosion greatly relieved the pressure on McGrady and Duncan. McGrady played better offensively, and Duncan could also focus on making it more difficult for the Clippers to attack the frame and make close shots.
The Clippers' style of play is also changing as the game progresses. At first, Li Ao and Jordan switched roles. Now, Li Ao has truly entered a state of playing life-saving offense.
When they get tired of beating, let Bibi and Odom beat them, and when they feel relieved, they start hammering harder.
For the Magic, losing this game will be doomed. It is also very important for the Clippers. If they lose, they may be defeated by the opponent!
The Clippers are very young, and the Magic are actually very young too. Troy Hudson, Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller, and Duncan are all young players... 5 times in the first team, 4 times in first defense, 1 time in second defense, 1 The player who has won two MVPs and one FMVP has just turned 26 in April and is only in his fifth year of career, so he is naturally considered young.
Tonight, the Magic's two young pitchers have withstood the pressure and played with the energy that young players should have. If they win, they are very likely to make a comeback.
The Clippers have done it in the Los Angeles Derby, and they are particularly afraid of this.
The Magic's performance tonight put great pressure on the Clippers.
However... although the pressure was great, the Clippers players were also very excited and excited to play.
It would be great if we could defeat our opponents as smoothly as we did in the first two games and win the championship.
But tonight's game is the finals they long for!
It’s even more fun to be a champion by forcing the opponent to exert their strongest fighting power and then defeating the opponent!
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In the first quarter, the two teams were full of firepower and fought fiercely throughout the quarter.
Like the previous two games, it is still the Magic that holds the lead.
In terms of personal ability that lasts for an entire quarter, no one on the Clippers can match any of the TT combination.
The point difference in the first quarter was smaller than the previous game, 31 to 34, and the Clippers were only 3 points behind.
However, the small point difference does not mean that the pressure on the Clippers is less than in the previous game. The consumption of the TT combination in the first quarter was significantly less than that in the previous game. McGrady had 8 points and 3 assists in the first quarter, and Duncan had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block, and the former played The latter played 9 minutes and 10 minutes. Unlike the first two games, which played the whole quarter, the Magic still maintained the lead.
When the situation isn't as stressful, Rivers does a great job rotating.
On the contrary, the Clippers' consumption was greater than in the previous two games. Li Ao played the first quarter and made 4 of 8 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 3 of 4 free throws to score 12 points.
In the second quarter, Gentry asked Li Ao to take a rest, but he did not let Jordan go up to fight. Instead, he asked Bibby, Big Q, Matt Halprin, Odom, and Campbell to go up and hold on for a while.
Although it only lasted 3 minutes before the Magic opened the point difference to 6 points, it also delayed a little time.
During this period, Gentry, Doug Collins, Li Ao, Jordan, Kevin Willis and others discussed the contingency strategy. After the score reached 35 to 41, a timeout was called and replaced by Big Q, Li Ao, Jordan, Odo A combination of Tom and Campbell.
Pure defense, on the offensive end Odom bursts, Li Ao shoots, Jordan paddles to contain the energy, and the big Q movement interferes with the opponent's defense.
This change of the Clippers was beyond the expectations of McGrady and Duncan.
It's not a good strategy to fight against them on defense. Both of them can break down the defense with their personal abilities, and the Magic team happens to be a team that fights against their individual abilities.
No matter how good the opponent's defense is, they can score 95 points in every game and defend the opponent to only about 90 points.
The Clippers never tried to defend in the first two games. This time they suddenly resorted to this move, which really caused a lot of trouble for the Magic.
In the next 9 minutes, the Clippers and Magic scored 16-16. Although they did not narrow the point difference, they did not allow the Magic to continue to widen the point difference.
After halftime, the Clippers trailed the Magic by 6 points, 51 to 57!
McGrady and Duncan can make adjustments at an overall stage, but they don't have the ability to control details in the middle of a game.
Judging from the score, the Magic had the advantage in this quarter, but from the overall situation, the Clippers took the initiative as they did in the previous two games.
Jordan's side hasn't exerted its strength yet. In the second quarter, the Clippers only played 5 minutes when they needed physical exertion, and only played 11 minutes in the half. They were still responsible for flank defense and slow support and containment.
McGrady and Duncan discussed it after returning to the locker room and felt that it would be dangerous to continue playing like this, and Jordan must be allowed to enter early.
This time the two didn't get entangled. They found Rivers and made a strong statement that they would go straight to work in the second half!
Rivers was very hesitant: "Your physical exertion is not that great tonight. It is more beneficial to continue to play in the first half and be more stable."
Maddie heard this and looked at Duncan.
Duncan understood what McGrady meant - the head coach said so, so we must do the opposite.
Start by eliminating one wrong option.
After his teammates returned to the locker room, Duncan ignored Rivers, called his teammates together, and gave a few brief instructions.
Rivers stood by with his eyes wide open and his mouth wide open, but he didn't dare to say anything.
Feed Maddie chicken soup, he can feed it, but Duncan, this man really ignores people when he says he ignores people, and if Duncan comes to Maddie, he will give priority to chicken soup...
Come back from halftime and start the second half.
The Clippers eliminated the combination of Greg Anthony, Big Q, Jordan, Odom, and O'Neal.
The Magic sent out a combination of Troy Hudson, Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller, Duncan and Ewing.
The Clippers relied on physical defense to stabilize the situation. In the second half, they chose to play steadily and make good use of their overall strength.
But the TT combination does not give the Clippers a chance to play steadily!
McGrady and Duncan scored 7 points in a row. Duncan scored a mid-range shot and a high-flying layup to attack the basket. McGrady scored a pull-up mid-range shot for 2+1.
During this period, only Odom's layup from Jordan scored two points for the Clippers.
64 to 53, the Magic extended their lead to 11 points!
Gentry called a timeout and replaced Li Ao, Bibby, and Matt Halprin. Jordan and O'Neal continued to play.
This time he didn't panic and attack the main force, but responded to the opponent's play style.
The Magic put on their best shooting lineup, obviously hoping to seal the victory in this quarter.
If the Magic were to open up a particularly large point difference in this quarter, the Clippers would have a hard time chasing after them. The consumption of the TT combination in the first half was far less than that in the first two quarters.
But if the opponent wants to fight in the third quarter, he will accompany him!
Jordan originally wanted to save his energy in the fourth quarter, but the plan could not keep up with the change. After returning from the timeout, he and Li Ao opened fire with all their strength!
In nearly 9 minutes, Jordan scored 7 points and Li Ao scored 6 points. Under the leadership of the two, the Clippers scored 24 points.
But the TT combination on the Magic team is also very powerful. The two scored 14 points together, 1 point more than the God and the Man!
The decision of the two was correct. Although their teammates worked hard, in the third quarter, after the confrontation, their touch dropped seriously. During this period, they only scored 6 points in 8 shots. It was really up to the two brothers to fight. , in order to maintain the lead.
In the third quarter, Duncan and McGrady combined for 21 points, leading the team to a score of 27-26 in the quarter, extending the lead by one point.
84 to 77, the Magic led the Clippers by 7 points entering the final quarter!
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After working hard for nearly 9 minutes, they could only catch up to a 4-point difference. This was beyond the Clippers' expectations. The game was out of their control.
In this finals, they felt the danger of losing for the first time!
At this time, Li Ao's 'Champion's Pride Level 2' came into play. They were not afraid of the crisis.
The calm expression of Jordan, who won all six finals, also gave his teammates confidence.
For Jordan, this little accident is all too common.
This is the finals, and plans often fail to keep up with changes.
He found Gentry and said, "Let me continue in the final quarter."
Gentry asked: "Michael, are you physically able? We are leading 2-0, so you don't have to be so anxious."
"You have to do it even if you don't. Spider-Man can play better when I'm here. I've been resting for so long in the regular season, and I've been taking turns, isn't it just for now? If I can win the championship tonight if I try hard, even if I fail tonight , retire in place, I am willing to do so.
We are leading 2-0 and have a retreat, but tonight's game is not at a dead end, so there is no need to consider a retreat! "
Gentry: "..."
He just asked, and this guy actually gave such an impassioned speech.
That's pretty good.
The team members were not afraid to begin with, but when this guy roared like this, the whole team became excited.
After the interval, Gentry clapped his hands, and the combination of Da Q, Li Ao, Jordan, Odom, and Campbell came on the court.
The Magic continue to field a combination of Troy Hudson, Tracy McGrady, Mike Miller, Duncan and Ewing.
With Jordan's "clang" sound, the fourth quarter kicked off.
"Bang bang bang..."
Most of the balls thrown by the two teams that came back into play hit the basket.
But the more this happened, the harder the two teams defended.
This situation is beneficial to the Magic. They hope that the two teams will continue to fight until the end of the game, so that they will win.
The Clippers also want the opponent to beat the iron, so that they can have a chance to catch up with the score difference.
The Clippers were high-spirited and the Magic didn't give in.
The Magic players were originally unwilling to give it a try, but now that they saw hope, they risked their lives even more and showed the momentum of a last-ditch fight.
Suppress the Clippers!
Li Ao and Jordan managed to hold on with the help of Odom. Although they did not narrow the point difference to less than 5 points, they clung to the score.
By the time of the official timeout, the score reached 88-96, with the Clippers trailing by 8 points.
The Magic team scored 12 to 11!
Another 1-point difference was opened up, which was not the happiest thing for the Magic players.
Li Ao also showed fatigue!
It was the third game of the finals, and they forced Li Ao to this point for the first time.
In the first two games, Li Ao played very leisurely, linking up defense, making good use of strong teammates, and came out to kill the game in the critical final quarter.
That scene makes Magic players grit their teeth just thinking about it.
Now, they are finally going to win!
If there is one, there are two. They have to defend all three home games and win the championship in the away games!
After the official timeout, the Magic replaced their top five starters. Ewing was almost exhausted. He played more than 20 minutes and scored 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks. He tried his best.
The Clippers sent a combination of Bibby, Big Q, Li Ao, Matt Halprin, and O'Neal Jr.
Jordan worked hard for another half quarter, and now stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips, staring at his teammates.
The game continued, the Clippers attacked, Bibby took over the offensive banner, started a pick-and-roll attack with O'Neal, and after splitting, he jumped in before Duncan blocked the shot and hit a long two-pointer!
The Clippers will definitely have to fight hard, and the Magic are not surprised... With Bibby as the main attacker, they are quite surprised. Spider-Man can't move at all tonight?
In the past two games, Bibby has not had the opportunity to display his key ball ability.
In the Los Angeles Derby, Bibby actually performed very well, but he was ignored again in the next round, and it was still the same in the finals...
When the Magic team attacked, the Magic players were surprised again.
Spider-Man, who had just attacked Spider-Man who was standing with his arms akimbo, came to the defensive end to fight McGrady with all his life. He defended even harder than before!
The Magic players couldn't understand it, but it didn't matter. They just had to hold on to the lead, and they fought hard.
In fact, Bibby didn't understand what his junior brother was thinking, and he actually used the remaining energy on defense... Think of it as trust, he and O'Neal can just fight together!
The Clippers' comprehensive strength advantage is real, and it finally came. Bibby once again stood up during the anxious stage and led the team to an advantage.
In the 4 minutes after the official timeout, they scored 10-6 and finally narrowed the point difference to less than 5 points, trailing the Magic by 4 points 98-102.
But it came too late. At 10 minutes and 12 seconds into the final quarter, McGrady turned over and shot a jump shot... it was a little short and hit the front of the basket, but finally bounced into the frame!
104 to 98, the Magic continued to maintain a 6-point lead.
With 1 minute and 48 seconds left, after McGrady hit the ball, even the commentators supporting the Clippers were saying that the game had lost suspense and Li Ao could no longer keep up with McGrady's pace.
Although McGrady was already at the end of his game, the shot was made and the Magic had already secured the victory.
Just when Gentry wanted to call a timeout and replace Jordan with a gamble, Jordan held his hand.
Gentry's first reaction was that Jordan was scared.
But he followed Jordan's line of sight and saw Li Ao gesturing towards Bibby as he ran forward.
Spider-Man is going to shoot!
You only made one catch in more than 4 minutes. You ran to defend. Now you can't keep up with the defense. You are so tired. Now you want to shoot?
After cursing, Gentry still placed his hope on his beloved disciple.
The God of Basketball stood on the sidelines with his legs shaking for several minutes. After he calmed down, he knew that the veteran who had scored 21 minutes in three and a half quarters was really hopeless.
Bibby quickly advanced to the frontcourt. He mastered the rhythm very well, and he did it as quickly as he should.
As soon as Bibby reached the three-point line, he saw Li Ao using Matt Halprin to cover.
The moment Li Ao got rid of McGrady, Bibby sent the ball to Li Ao.
Li Ao caught the ball from the three-point line at a 45-degree angle on the right side, turned around, and threw the ball before Horace Grant blocked the shot...
'Catch and shoot expert level 5' is triggered, three-pointers +5.
'Residual blood level 4' triggers! The shooting touch is hot and the core strength is slightly enhanced.
The ball flew over Horace Grant's fingers and plunged into the basket!
101 to 104, the Clippers narrowed the point difference to 3 points!
The Magic defended this goal very well, but Li Ao just scored, an unreasonable goal!
Li Ao ran back to the backcourt hard, put his hands on his hips, gasped, and tried to interfere with McGrady's shooting.
Although tired, he was excited now.
finally come!
The 'remaining blood' moment has finally arrived.
The reason why he didn't take the initiative in the past few minutes was because he shot poorly in the first half of the quarter. He only scored 1 goal in 4 shots, and only scored 4 points with 2 of 2 free throws.
If you want to chase points with such a poor touch, you might as well try for a key ball.
He has always believed in his teammates and made good use of their abilities. In the anxious period of the past few minutes, he believed in his senior brother and he did not let him down.
Now, it's time to fight back!
The Magic slowly advanced into the frontcourt, and unlike Bibby, Troy Hudson was thinking about taking time.
McGrady put his hands on his thighs on the right side of the three-second zone and gasped for breath. He was not in a hurry to attack, and Li Ao also took the opportunity to catch his breath.
There were 8 seconds left in the attack time. Troy Hudson passed the ball to McGrady. McGrady turned around and made a strong push. Li Ao struggled to stick to it. McGrady jumped from close range and shot... Li Ao successfully interfered and McGrady hit the ball in the basket. On the neck!
O'Neal Jr. struggled to withstand Duncan and protect the defensive rebound.
It's difficult for O'Neal to carry O'Neal alone, but he has no problem carrying Duncan.
The advantage of Duncan in his second peak period over O'Neal is that the offensive and defensive areas are larger, but the impact is not as good as before.
After two years of hard work, O'Neal Jr. was very calm at the critical moment. He lifted the rebound as soon as he got it, avoided Horace Grant's steal, and passed the ball steadily to Bibby who came back to respond.
Before O'Neal could run forward, Bibby quickly advanced after receiving instructions from his junior brother.
Li Ao stood and interfered with McGrady's layup and couldn't jump anymore. But when he saw O'Neal Jr. getting stuck, he immediately rushed forward and couldn't run anymore. But he held on. There were 4 players from the opponent standing. Unable to defend against counterattacks, he must seize the opportunity.
At this time, they counterattacked, but they were still two beats too late to counterattack. The Magic team didn't expect it at all and was caught off guard.
Fortunately, Mike Miller retreated first and had already set up a defensive posture when Li Ao entered the three-point line.
When Li Ao received Bibby's pass at the free throw line and rushed inside, Mike Miller quickly connected... but couldn't hold it back!
Li Ao gets into the basket! Take off!
Mike Miller took off and reached out to interfere with Li Ao's layup. He thought the opponent should be a layup, but...
Li Ao overturned Mike Miller, jumped high, and smashed the ball into the basket with both hands!
'Marathon Level 3' plays a key role!
Mike Miller's outstretched hand failed to hit the ball and hit Li Ao's arm. The whistle and the sound of the frame were heard at the same time.
In this scene, commentators from major TV stations shouted "I bought it!"
Although the Clippers' strong counterattack caused the Magic's defense to be in chaos, the commentators were saying that it was too irrational. Li Ao had just scored a three-pointer, and he should have been in position to let Li Ao be ready before shooting again, which might drag him in. In overtime, the Clippers will still be more advantageous.
No one expected that Li Ao would come so suddenly!
After playing for 42 minutes, I tried my best to attack and defend, but it seemed that my strength had been drained, and I completed a brutal dunk at the critical moment!
The commentators could only marvel at Li Ao's physical talent.
The players and fans at the scene also felt that this was the suppression of talent.
Mike Miller watched Li Ao fall from the basket. He thought of the scene when they met in Crazy Three more than two years ago. At that time, he could feel the gap in talent between him and Li Ao. More than two years have passed. Only then did he truly feel how big the talent gap was.
He surrendered to this ball.
But he is not willing to give in!
Li Ao walked to the free throw line, took a deep breath to adjust after receiving the ball, and was still 1 point behind. The effect of "residual blood level 4" was still there, as long as he ensured that his shooting was strong.
Amid the boos of more than 17,000 fans and the cheers of more than 2,000 fans, Li Aojia made a free throw.
104 to 104, with 28 seconds left, the Clippers miraculously tied the score!
With 12 points in the first quarter, 6 points in the second quarter, 6 points in the third quarter, and 4 points in the first half of the last quarter, plus now scoring 6 points in a row, Li Ao's score increased to 34 points, surpassing McGrady's 33 points, the highest in the game!
Rivers on the sidelines opened his mouth wide and forgot to even call a timeout.
But this is actually a good thing for the Magic. The Magic players are holding on hard now. If they call for a timeout, they may not be able to tighten up.
Troy Hudson's pace of catching the ball was much faster. When he reached the frontcourt, he was pressed against Bibby's strong body. He quickly passed the ball to McGrady to avoid making mistakes.
McGrady was a little speechless, could he please wait a few more seconds, but he still kept his composure and protected the ball.
Li Ao pressed forward to McGrady regardless. Now the defense only has 105 kilograms of tonnage left, so do whatever you want.
This kind of defense is really enough for McGrady in this state.
McGrady carefully dribbled the ball under Li Ao's confrontation. When there were 7 seconds left on the clock, he tried to use his strength to get rid of Li Ao, but his legs became weak.
He was a little panicked now. Why couldn't his legs stiffen up when it was so critical?
Here comes the good brother! McGrady quickly plays the ball.
Mike Miller caught the ball and faced Big Q, turned around and took a mid-range shot...hit!
Mike Miller clenched his fists and roared after landing.
He admits that he's not as good as Spider-Man, but he can also contribute to the victory!
McGrady was ecstatic and called on his teammates to retreat...the opponent called a timeout.
Oh, it turns out that you can call a timeout at this time...
Rivers was so desperate that he actually forgot to call a timeout. When he remembered to call a timeout, McGrady was already dribbling the ball to withstand Li Ao's physical pressure. It was unthinkable that this state would last until overtime.
Unexpectedly, Mike Miller actually scored. After the players returned to the bench, he immediately adjusted the defensive lineup.
The combination of Darrell Armstrong, McGrady, Judy Buechler, Don Reed and Duncan came on the court.
On the other side, although Gentry was upset about Mike Miller's goal, it didn't show, and he made a skillful substitution.
The combination of Bibby, Li Ao, Jordan, Matt Halprin, and Odom came on the court.
After the timeout, the Clippers serve from the frontcourt.
It can be said that the Clippers' lineup has no inside line and is difficult to defend.
But Rivers' best coach is not for nothing. He has poor on-the-spot command, but his preparations are actually very comprehensive. He has already planned the defense of key goals before the start of the finals. The Clippers will send this lineup for key goals. He also expected it...but he didn't have the chance to use it in the first two games.
Use it now!
The Clippers did a good job of interspersed movement. In the finals, Odom's key ball was not missed, and he accurately delivered the ball to Li Ao.
The Magic have no double attack. Although Jordan is old and tired, he is a god. Bibby also let the Magic know him tonight. Matt Halprin cuts in and needs Duncan to restrict... The Magic can only let Li Ao take over. to the ball.
But the Magic coaches and players were very confident at this moment. Defending Li Ao was Judy Buechler, a member of the Bulls' second dynasty and Jordan's substitute.
The offense is basically useless, but the defense is good and he is rich in experience. Every time the Magic plays until the last moment, he defends the opponent's first scoring point, and he always does a good job.
In theory, Rivers' decision is correct, and the trust of the Magic players is not given indiscriminately.
But Spider-Man is not very reasonable...
After being posted by Judy Buechler on the field, he received a system prompt - 'Punch Nursing Home Level 3' turned on, 'Residual Health Level 4' turned on!
Unfortunately, Judy Buechler just turned 34 before the finals started!
Li Ao took a breath and took a step forward, unable to move. The veteran's static strength was very strong, but that was not his purpose. He just wanted to lower the opponent's center of gravity. He turned around and dribbled the ball from behind, leaving a little space to lift the ball. Take off.
Judy Buechler judged Li Ao's intention and got up in time to interfere...it didn't work!
Li Ao hit the mid-range shot, 106 to 106, and the Clippers tied the score again!
This time Gentry finally remembered to call a timeout, but there were 2.8 seconds left. After the timeout, McGrady faced Big Q's defense and turned around and missed a mid-range shot, entering overtime!
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It was actually dragged into overtime. Spider-Man, who had not scored a point for 4 minutes after the official timeout, scored 8 points in the last minute or so... The Magic players felt what a real blow was.
This blow was bigger than the previous two losses.
Their independent response tonight was good enough, and almost every player who played played their best performance.
As a result, Spider-Man fucked him 8 to 2 by himself at the last moment!
People's joys and sorrows are not the same. The Clippers are very excited and are finally about to make a comeback!
Jordan continued to put his hands on his hips on the sidelines. He was afraid that he would not be able to get up after sitting down. He felt that he was almost exhausted after running on the field just now and had to hold on until he was interviewed and returned to the locker room. But his mood was different from the first one. It was completely different when he was substituted midway through the fourth quarter.
Gentry asked Li Ao if he could continue to fight, and Li Ao nodded.
Gentry had no doubts at all. Whatever his disciple said was whatever he said!
A few minutes of rest time passed quickly and overtime began.
Although the Magic players were frustrated, they did not give up.
But Rivers didn't seem to understand what it means to "only fight the old Spider-Man", so he still used Judy Buich to defend Li Ao.
At the beginning of the overtime, Li Ao scored 5 points on 2 of 3 shots under Buichler's defense. He exhausted all the little energy he had just recovered from a break, and then started to put his hands on his hips and leave the offense to his senior brother. .
In these three rounds, the Magic did not score a point, 111 to 106, and the Clippers led by 5 points!
Although Li Ao stood there with his hands on his hips and was half-dead on the defensive end, he was still more threatening than Bibby when he was attacking. He moved his feet a little and Judy Buechler who was guarding him trembled. With a shake, he walked out, and the Magic's outside players would look at him. When he walked in, Duncan would also move his feet.
This card is really full.
The Magic did nothing in overtime. Their main players tried their best in regular time and did not want to give up, but they really couldn't play.
Bibby scored 4-2 alone in the remaining time. At 11:41 pm, the final whistle sounded again!
15 of 28 shots, 2 of them 5 of 3, plus 9 of 11 of 11, Li Ao scored 41 points, 6 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal 2 block!
The first playoffs and finals in the first career 40+!
Jordan has reached 21 points, 4 points, 4 assists, 1 steals, Bibi 19 points and 6 assists, small O'Neal 8 points, 12 boards and 2 blocks ...
115 to 108, the Clippers defeated the Magic team in overtime, and scored 3-0 to lead!
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McGrady 33 points, 6 -board 8 assists 2 steals 1 block, Duncan 30 points, 13 boards, 6 assists, 1 steals 2 blocks.
The two of them played the strongest performance of this playoffs. Not only did they be ruthless, they also led their teammates.
But still lost.
The magic team lags behind 0 to 3, and this finals have lost suspense.
After the game, fans have begun to discuss the topic of FMVP.
After G2, Jordan's FMVP voice was still very high, but G3 Li Ao scored 41 points and scored 13 points in 3 minutes at a critical moment to reverse the magic team with his own power.
In this battle, FMVP lost suspense!
The second year of Duncan's history of light FMVP will be surpassed!
However, the topic of Jordan's 7th crown is even higher.
After the first dynasty retired, he returned, and found a small half season to return, and the dynasty again.
The third retirement of the second year of retirement will be 39 years old. It can still become a key player of the championship team. The offensive end has made great contributions. And in the playoffs, he became the team's second scoring point and the most stable singles player, which made great contributions to win the championship ...
This is the ancient saying from the mysterious Oriental -your uncle is still your uncle!
One day's rest time passed quickly. At 8:40 pm on June 15th, the TD Water House Center Stadium and the two teams entered the court.
The atmosphere of the scene tonight ... can I only say that this is the South Coast, the Clippers fans occupy half! After many magic team fans who grabbed the ticket in advance, they sold the ball ticket to the Clippers fans after 0-3.
Considering the loyalty of fans on the South Coast, the magic team has a strong cohesion. 0-3 is behind, and half of the home team fans can be changed at the scene. This is something that I dare not think about it.
The sidelines are bright again. David Stan also took his iconic chrysanthemum and sat on the sidelines with a smile. When the big screen lens was given to him, the Clippers fans and magic team fans were in this final. The first time I united and gave a boo.
At 9 o'clock in the evening, the fourth game of the finals started in a messy shout at the scene.
G3 was reversed, and the magic team's mentality has collapsed and has no confidence.
Originally, the Kuai fleet was afraid of McGrady again to drive his teammates again. So McGrady, coupled with the stable Duncan, was very stressful for them. Jordan took a break for a day, and the probability of not being mandarin tonight.
However, although Duncan is still stable, McGrady did not have a stubbornness in the last game, and it was very stable.
In the finals, McGrady made a method of playing with friends who also held high school diplomas according to Rivers' arrangements. It was determined that he was not suitable for that.
It may be possible to play highlights in two games, but the comprehensive performance and continuity are far less than his usual play this season.
Yesterday he and Duncan closed for a day. During the dinner at night, he was sure that he should not change the game and should let the team supplement the players.
The team must supplement pitcher, defensive soldiers, and blue -collar workers. Although it is difficult, there are always ways.
But it is basically impossible to find another player with two characteristics of the two characteristics of organizational offensive core and outer defense gate.
When the two began to discuss this, they had already admitted their lives, and they had no hope for the finals.
The TT combination is not in front, and other players of the Magic team naturally lose their hard work.
The Clippers fought steadily. Jordan is responsible for restraint tonight. There is a chance to take a ball and shoot. No, just put out the deterrence of the "Lao Tzu Basketball God".
The first quarter score of 28 to 21, the score of 24 to 20, the score of 31 to 24, the score of the third quarter, 25 to 31 in the last quarter ...
At 11:20 in the evening, the end of the whistle sounded.
More than 10,000 Clippers fans at the scene cheered crazy!
Li Ao made 7 of 15 in 15, of which 3 of 3 of them were 3, plus the free throw of 11 of 11, scored 26 points, 6, 6 assists, 1 steal 5 block.
Jordan 9 points, 3 boards, 2 assists, Bibi 16 points and 7 assists, Odom 17 points, 6 boards, 3 assists, small O'Neal 18 points and 10 boards, Matt Haplin 12 points ...
Duncan 27 points, 13 boards, 2 assists 2 blocks, McGrady 18 points, 6 boards, 13 assists, 1 steals 1 block ...
108 to 96, the Clippers swept the magic team 4-0 and won the championship!
Before the start of the game, some netizens maliciously speculated that Jordan would be chaotic because of FMVP, after all, it was a goat.
But Jordan did not do anything that should not be done in this game. He made his own work well to ensure that the team can win the championship smoothly ... After all, this is true-goat.
After the final whistle sounded, the Clippers' players and coaches siege a circle ... Ballmer also joined it this time, shouting "We are the champion"!
After celebrating for a while, David Stan came to the field with Miss Etiquette. First, he hugged Ballmer, Jordan, and Li Ao. He was sweaty and still smiled.
Ballmer secretly rejoiced beside him, he had to lose his first hug recently to stand on the side ...
Stern first announced that the Clippers won the championship and handed over the trophy to the hands of the dog. The fans at the scene cheered again. After cheering, the fans began to shout "Spider -Man".
Li Ao is also a little nervous now. He averaged 31 points, 6.25 boards, 4 assists, 1.5 steals 2.75 block data, and should get FMVP, but in case of everything ...
In the shouting of the fans on the scene, Stern picked up the microphone again and loudly: "The 2001-2002 season, the winner of the most valuable player award of the NBA Finals is ... Spider-Man Lei, congratulations to Li Ao for becoming the first in NBA history. Get the most valuable player award for the finals! "
(End of chapter)
