Fortunately, compared with Spurs, there are two physical monsters in Starting Lineup of Thunder.
Chen Xi panted and leaned on his knees, turning his head to look at the two perverts who were still energetic.
"Fuck, these two guys are really not human beings! They have the innate body of a cow and a horse!!"
The same physical problem soon appeared in Spurs.
The increase in the intensity of the game made it increasingly difficult to attack. Even though he was mentally prepared, Kawhi was still a little overwhelmed at this time.
Looking up at the score, 109 to 115, the six-point difference is not that far away. Thunder's Offensive Efficiency is also declining. The game has gradually evolved from a Third Quarter offensive feast to a Fourth Quarter defensive battle.
Timeout is over and the game continues.
Spurs ball rights.
Parker called Aldridge to cover, broke into Free-Throw Line, faced Little Sabonis's defense, Floater took action and scored two points.
Adams served quickly, Westbrook advanced, called Butler Pick-and-Roll, and then distributed the ball, Butler faced Kawhi, but there was no action.
Chen Xi was lifted up again to Butler Pick-and-Roll, pulling Manu in front of JB, and then JB immediately started to forcefully thrust Demon Blade, and Layup pushed in against the Contact pull rod.
The score was maintained.
Attacking again, Basketball was handed over to Aldridge, who hit Sabonis with his back. After turning around, Shot Fake shook Little Sabonis's center of gravity, and then struck out with a timing difference.
Two more points.
As time enters the final critical juncture, the game comes to the stage of the stars. Those who can still make normal shots under high-intensity defense are already players above the standard.
Chen Xi took the pass from Westbrook at Top of the Key, faced Manu, and adjusted his breathing slightly. After this series, he may have spent more time facing off against Ginobili than against Danny Green.
Already familiar with Chen Xi's routines, Manu chose to take a step forward, guarding Chen Xi, letting go but not shooting. No matter how you say it, Chen Xi's biggest threat is always Three-Pointer in the high-intensity Playoffs, whose hit rate is still maintained at 40.7%.
Seeing this, Chen Xi was naturally not polite. He broke through directly and entered Interior. Seeing Kawhi approaching, he collected the ball in advance to prevent it from being intercepted, and then stepped on Euro Step towards Gasol.
But looking at Gasol's unmoved figure, Chen Xi had no choice but to grit his teeth and jump directly, huddled up in Gasol's arms, and then stuffed the ball out of his armpits.
Adams on the side and small Floater near the frame.
Dang...
Sorry Brick.
But! A mythical beast was killed in the side, Russell·Westbrook, the key to grabbing Rebound, a chance for a second attack!
Westbrook, who wanted to take off again to attack the frame, keenly noticed the hand extended by Ginobili, so after collecting the ball, he immediately threw the ball to the outside.
Butler caught the ball in the air without any pause, and passed it directly again, throwing it to Chen Xi who ran to Left 45-degree angle again.
Catching the ball, taking off, supporting the arm, pushing the ball, and pressing the wrist.
The Shot movement that has been practiced thousands of times can be accomplished in one go.
Three-Pointer is credited!
Chen Xi punched out, venting his emotions wantonly.
With only one minute and 48 seconds left, Spurs was 7 points behind, and the balance of victory began to tilt.
Attack again, Kawhi took over Basketball, Gasol On-ball Screen, Three-Pointer shot directly after taking one step, Butler was blocked by Gasol's generous body.
Huh~~
It only took 6 seconds to attack, Spurs recovered Three-Pointer, and scored Kawhi, expressionless, trotting back to defend.
Chen Xi served again. He looked at Westbrook and then lightly tossed the ball. It landed on the ground, bounced twice and started rolling.
There is no rush to get the ball, what is needed now is to press time.
Westbrook closely followed the rolling trajectory of Basketball and slowly came to Frontcourt. Seeing this, Parker tried to interfere and forced Westbrook to pick up the ball.
After firmly controlling the ball, Westbrook turned his back, blocked Parker, and continued to press time.
It wasn't until Possession that there were only 12 seconds left before he turned around Face-Up.
Chen Xi already had a tacit understanding to step forward Pick-and-Roll, and Westbrook took advantage of the situation to attack the frame. Relying on the ridiculous acceleration, he threw away Manu. Facing the figure of Aldridge coming from the side, he was not afraid at all. He took two steps and jumped to attack the frame.
Beng!!!!!
Westbrook is about to hit Basket with the ball across Aldridge.
But Aldridge is a 2.1-meter-long person after all, so interference still exists.
Basketball smashed out of the frame and was carried by the huge reaction force and flew directly to the ceiling.
The whistle of Referee sounded at the right time.
Since Aldridge moves from the side and Physical Confrontation occurs with Westbrook, it is regarded as Defensive foul, and Referee gives the gesture of Free Throw.
Westbrook stepped on Free-Throw Line and made two free throws steadily.
More than two and a half minutes have passed, but the point difference still remains at 6 points.
Popovich's heart sank to the bottom of the sea, which is why he didn't want the game to go to the end.
The game came to the cliché competition of so-called star quality. What is star quality? Isn't it the key ball ability of the top players on the team?
At the critical moment, Thunder has more offensive options than Spurs and the combination is reasonable.
Attacked Kawhi again, against Butler's Layup, and missed, but got Free Throw.
Leonard, who was standing on Free-Throw Line, suddenly felt a little dazed. Looking at the familiar home environment, he felt a little unmotivated.
Every muscle in his body seemed to be protesting, and the fatigue caused by the strenuous exercise suddenly invaded him.
After calming down, he raised his hand and dialed Basketball.
Even at this level of exhaustion, his muscle memory remained stable, helping him throw Free Throw.
He is no longer the rookie who missed key free throws in 2013. Before he knew it, another four years had passed.
After two free throws, the score returned to 4 points.
Thunder continues to press time. With the difference between the two possessions, they don't have to rush to attack.
Westbrook always controlled Basketball, leaving Parker unable to steal the ball. In desperation, he had no choice but to hug him.
Tactics Free Throw.
In the last 38 seconds, this was the best choice.
Westbrook stood on Free-Throw Line, took a deep breath, raised his hand Shot, made two free throws, and returned to the 6-point deficit.
Spurs attacks, quickly sends to Frontcourt, Kawhi catches the ball, breaks through, retreats, Three-Point Shot.
The ball went in!!
The whole place started to boil. Spurs's Fanss had already written a whole report in their minds about Spurs's comeback against the wind. Thunder.
Thunder served. Facing Spurs's full defense, Westbrook passed the ball to Chen Xi not far away. Upon seeing this, Manu, who was closest to him, immediately stepped forward to foul.
Standing on Free-Throw Line, Chen Xi also suffered the same treatment as Westbrook. They were booed in front of them, as well as the interference force from behind the basket, and all kinds of tricks were used. The mascot's weird twists, the cheerleaders' outrageous strip show, and the largest proportion of slander and abuse.
Close your eyes, try your best to ignore the interference, and after taking a deep breath to adjust, make two free throws steadily.
It's time to end this series.
Spurs, who attacked again, failed to continue the magic again. As Kawhi resisted Butler's defense, Three-Pointer missed the target.
Spurs lost his last hope.
"Let us congratulate team Oklahoma Thunder! Defeated Spurs 4-1! Advance to Western Conference Finals!!!!!"