At such a crucial moment, temporarily leaving Gordon open was completely feasible.
On the three-point line, Westbrook took two steps back, then instantly accelerated, forcing his way past Curry and driving straight into the mid-range area through Curry's body. Facing Green rotating over from the side, he changed direction without slowing down and blew right past him.
It was an extremely exaggerated move, putting tremendous strain on his knees and ankles. Generally speaking, Westbrook, who had fairly good playing habits, rarely used this kind of move. (Referring to protective habits such as how he landed.)
But under these circumstances, he was willing to give up something for the win. (Yes, George was part of this too~~)
Using a Rose-style change of direction to shake Green off, Westbrook charged under the basket, took off with a Two-Foot Jump, and soared in for a thunderous dunk.
Two points.
Right out of the gate, it was an immensely morale-boosting basket.
Warriors possession.
The same strategy again: Green set a Pick-and-Roll for Durant, and KD targeted Gordon.
After facing up in a Triple Threat stance, Durant put the ball on the floor and drove, taking two steps into the paint before turning for a Fadeaway Jumper.
Although Gordon had anticipated it and leaped with all his strength to contest it.
Sometimes, though, the gap in talent and ability could not be made up by attitude alone.
Life was not an anime. You could not just shout about your companions and bonds... and then take down the final boss.
Basketball had been deliberately given a higher arc, but its destination remained unchanged.
Another two points.
The gap was back to four.
Thunder possession again.
Westbrook brought the ball into the frontcourt and passed it to Chen Xi, then immediately flowed into a Pick-and-Roll.
Chen Xi