"We don't have much time left now...Wait a minute. I need Zhao to control the ball and others to cooperate with him to play key balls...Dwight, you are always ready to mention the high screen pick-and-roll." ......."
On the Knicks' bench, head coach Norman Thomas was arranging the final tactics.
Although the team is still 9 points away, it is not yet time for the Knicks to be completely disappointed. There was still a chance for them to comeback in the last 1 minute and 44 seconds.
Even though it seems difficult, it's not impossible.
call out.
The referee's whistle sounded again and players from both sides appeared on the stage.
With a 9-point lead, the Milwaukee Bucks' morale is high. From Antetokounmpo Giannis to the young people on the team's bench, everyone showed excitement.
The Bucks looked excited to beat the Knicks!
Previously, the Knicks had won consecutive games, and even the Warriors and Lakers, the two most powerful teams in the Western Conference to compete for the championship, were defeated by them. There is no doubt that such outstanding results made them the champions. The strongest competitor.
Even if they were still at the bottom last season, even if they have just formed a strong team this season. But this cannot deny that they have a strong enough lineup on the books.
If such a team is placed in the Eastern Conference, it will definitely be one of the candidate teams for the Eastern Conference championship.
As the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks will certainly pay attention to their opponents. Judging from the Knicks' performance at the start of the season, there is a high probability that the two sides will meet in the playoffs. Even if they fail to meet in the first two rounds, there is still a chance to play against each other later.
In this way, testing the Knicks' strength in advance is a way to measure the strength gap between one's own side and the opponent's!
Although the Knicks' two major forwards are missing, a win over the Knicks is still good news for the Bucks that is worth their crazy.
With eyes back on the court, the Knicks serve.
Zhao Feiyang advanced with the ball.
As soon as he got the ball, Bucks player Eric Bledsoe immediately followed him closely. Fortunately, the Knicks were on guard, and Zach LaVine quickly stepped up to cover according to Coach Thomas's arrangement.
Zhao Feiyang took this opportunity to get rid of the opponent smoothly.
After halftime, the Bucks' double-team came as expected. LaVine was on the sidelines to attract the opponent's attention, and Howard came up to the high post to pick and roll.
Zhao Feiyang first looked for opportunities to open up space. When he found an opportunity to take a shot, he deliberately feinted a shot. One second it looked like he was planning to shoot, and the next second he threw away the opponent and went straight to the basket.
Antetokounmpo Giannis came up to interfere with Zhao Feiyang. Cousins on the side tried his best to block Antetokounmpo, but unfortunately he was still thrown away by the opponent and rushed forward.
Zhao Feiyang saw the right opportunity and pretended to pass a one-handed pass to Cousins. Antetokounmpo was tricked into subconsciously retreating and moving. Zhao Feiyang seized the opportunity and threw the ball with a layup.
boom.
The basketball hit the backboard and fell firmly into the basket.
102 to 109.
There is 1 minute and 24 seconds left.
It was the Bucks' turn to fight back.
This time, after the opponent brought the ball across half court, Antetokounmpo was directly marked by Cousins. Howard prepared the last line of defense under the basket, and Adrian on the wing was also ready to double-team.
The Knicks were so defensive that Giannis couldn't catch the ball smoothly.
The ball eventually fell to Malcolm Brogdon, who threw the ball from the three-point line. The moment he threw the basketball, LaVine also flew towards him.
boom.
The basketball hit the rim and bounced out.
Giannis jumped high to grab the rebound, and Howard jumped beside him. Cousins even rushed to the basket to prepare for the second battle.
Snapped.
The rebound fell into Giannis' hands. Before he could hold the basketball firmly, Howard slapped the ball away.
Not to be outdone, Giannis rushed forward to fight with Howard.
The actions of both sides were very large, until the referee whistled.
call out.
"Both sides compete for the ball!"
The referee's decision was as expected.
Howard and Giannis stood together, and the other players took their positions. Under the nervous eyes of the fans in the audience, the referee threw the ball.
Snapped.
This time Giannis was half a beat slower, and Howard beat him to the ball.
The basketball fell into LaVine's hands.
LaVine directly threw the ball with a long pass. The basketball flew to the half court, and Zhao Feiyang rushed out before Bledsoe could react.
Snapped.
Zhao Feiyang caught the basketball while running. When he rushed into the Bucks basket and dunked, the Bucks defensive players had just reached the free throw line.
The ball went in again!
Zhao Feiyang's two consecutive wonderful performances won cheers and applause from the audience.
104 to 109.
5 points left.
There are 54 seconds left in the game.
The Bucks elected to get the ball directly into Giannis' hands.
After getting the ball, Giannis personally dribbled the ball across half court, reached the top of the arc and threw a three-pointer. His three-point shooting touch was not good, and when he threw the basketball, many fans thought Giannis was messing around.
However, when the basketball hit the rim and popped out, and when Cousins under the basket was not ready to fight for the rebound, Giannis had already rushed into the penalty area immediately.
boom.
He caught the bounced basketball, jumped up and dunked the ball into the basket.
111 to 104.
The score difference widened again.
The scoring of this goal also made the Knicks' situation become critical again.
The Knicks sent the ball out, and this time Zhao Feiyang decisively dribbled the ball across half court. When he stood on the three-point line, he didn't even hesitate at all. He decisively raised the basketball and threw it for a three-pointer.
boom.
The basketball bounced out.
Fortunately, Howard picked up the rebound this time.
He gave the ball to Zhao Feiyang again, and Zhao Feiyang still chose to take a three-point shot this time. The moment he threw the basketball, the opposing guard Bledsoe had already jumped in front of him.
The two sides jumped up one after another, and Zhao Feiyang almost threw the ball into Bledsoe's hand.
call out.
The referee whistle sounded.
Bledsoe defensive foul.
The whistle was followed by the sound of a basketball hitting the net.
Uh-huh.
3+1!
All the Knicks fans cheered wildly.
The Knicks players on the bench also stood up and applauded.
"pretty!"
"nice shot!"
With the expectations of countless people, Zhao Feiyang walked to the free throw line. When the referee threw the ball into his hands, Zhao Feiyang took two deep breaths, then patted the basketball and raised his hand.
Uh-huh.
A free throw shot went firmly into the basket.
The whole audience burst into applause again.
108 to 111.
There is only a 3-point gap between the two sides.
At this time, there are only the last 27 seconds before the end of the game! If the Bucks fail to score next time, it is very likely that the Knicks will drag the game into overtime.
Zhao Feiyang's 3+1 made the situation suddenly tense.
The Bucks were also forced to call a timeout.
