Chapter 248

In the first quarter of this game, the Spurs blossomed more and played a rare and efficient offense. If it was placed in the first few games, this performance would definitely lead by double digits.

But in this game, relying on Li Hai's performance, the Knicks ended the first quarter with a 29:28 lead.

It is relatively rare for the two teams to score close to 30 points in a single quarter. Under the suffocating defense, their offensive power finally came into play.

In this quarter, when most of the main players of both sides were resting below, Ginobili broke out without warning, three-pointers, layups, and fouls, leading the Spurs to overtake the score and lead by 5 points.

After the main force came back, Duncan played an efficient offense inside, and the score gap between the two sides was already in double digits.

Some of the reporters watching the game had already sent out the prepared manuscripts. The Knicks desperately pursued the offense, and the loss of defense led to a collapse.

But immediately, Li Hai scored 2+1 on Bowen and Oberto, abruptly chasing the score back, and then Marbury and Francis also hit the basket and caused damage, making those who watched the game with colored glasses The reporter was taken aback.

Afterwards, Li Hai's scoring seemed unstoppable, but the Spurs did not give up too much. Parker and Duncan played very efficiently all the time.

At halftime, the two sides tied at 58:58.

Although the scores of both sides are higher than before, the intensity has not changed at all.

The strength is close to this level, and it is really necessary to work on the details.

To be honest, if they can beat Duncan down, they will definitely win. Duncan's position on the inside is not only about the data he gets, but also has a great impact on the Knicks' style of play.

It's just that Duncan is extremely smart in playing and has enough experience, it's not easy for him to commit six offenses.

Flanking is certain, which also led to Parker and Ginobili benefiting a lot.

Regarding Li Hai's defense, the Spurs insisted that there was no flanking, but if he passed Bowen's defense, he would come over as soon as possible. That is to say, the Spurs had this confidence. The previous teams had more or less flanked Li Hai. And it's completely restricted.

Since the Spurs are so confident in their defensive system, Li Hai can't let the opponent down.

Li Hai hit a three-pointer in the third quarter, and then played consecutively to make Bowen lose his temper.

But Parker still feels hot, and he rarely hits a three-pointer. Duncan has a lot of opportunities when he is flanked, but he has a super grasp ability.

After Ginobili came up, his breakthrough was also very sharp.

These factors made the Spurs not feel that there was any big problem with Li Hai scoring consecutive points, because their offense was rarely smooth.

Li Hai scored 35 points in three quarters, but the team was still 88 point behind at 89:1.

It seems that he is very exhausted playing like this. In fact, compared to when he was fighting against James, he didn't need to exert too much energy on the defensive end against the Spurs, and he still had plenty of energy.

It's because the Spurs' offensive efficiency is so high that it's a little abnormal.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Li Hai rested as usual. Ginobili had scored 20 points before, and this time it was his duel with Crawford.

But maybe it was because he worked too hard and made too many breakthroughs. In the last quarter, Ginobili felt that his shooting percentage dropped.

Crawford just broke out at this time and hit two consecutive three-pointers to allow the Knicks to overtake the score.

The Spurs quickly replaced the main players one after another for the final decisive battle.

After Duncan came up, he grabbed the front court basket, but he missed the shot. The Knicks' defense against him was always at the highest level.

Duncan is also 31 years old. He fought against two Knicks for most of the game, and finally had some physical problems.

After Li Hai came on the court, he broke through and scored a layup immediately, without the slightest fatigue.

At this time, the Spurs realized that they wanted to control the rhythm, but found that the rhythm was brought up when the hand felt good. Now it is very difficult to go back.

The decline in physical strength, the key is the decline in Duncan's physical strength, which greatly reduces the control of the Spurs.

At 5 minutes and 34 seconds, Li Hai grabbed the front court and made a tip-up. The Knicks led by 6 points.

The Spurs quickly requested a timeout, mainly to interrupt the Knicks offensive while allowing the players to rest for a while.

After returning from the timeout, the Spurs really showed a smooth attack. Duncan was flanked in the low post and passed to Parker to complete the score.

But looking back, Li Hai made another two points from the mid-range shot, which was terribly rough.

Next, Duncan hit the iron twice in a row, and he lost his touch at all.

At 2 minutes and 14 seconds, Li Hai hit a three-pointer under the cover of his teammates, and the lead of the Knicks expanded to 10 points.

Then although Ginobili also hit a three-pointer, Duncan also grabbed an offensive rebound and made a tip-up again.

But Li Hai and Marbury also scored 5 points in a row, and the time has entered the last 30 seconds. The Spurs have no chance in this game.

With Horry's shot hitting the iron, the Knicks won the fourth game 118:109, and the big score between the two sides became a 2:2 tie.

With Li Hai's 48 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, the Spurs can fully feel his offensive power. This is a player who is fully capable of tearing a big hole in front of the Spurs' impregnable defense with his personal ability.

There may be some problems with their previous tactics against Li Hai.

After the game, Spurs head coach Popovich also believed that they should pay more attention to Li Hai.

Now that the Spurs have also lost a home game, the outcome of the finals has become confusing again. The fifth game of Tianwangshan will definitely be extremely fierce.

As expected, the fifth game between the Knicks and the Spurs was very tangled.

The Spurs finally made the decision to pinch Li Hai. In their last home game, the Spurs managed to slow down the pace of the game extremely slowly.

It's not just the Knicks who are affected, the Spurs general Manu Ginobili is also out of shape.

Crawford also felt cold, and the rhythm was completely cut off by the Spurs' rough defense.

Li Hai still scored 30 points, most of which were mid-range and long-range jump shots, but although the other players were not as crazy as Crawford, they also felt bad due to the slow pace.

In the last few seconds, Parker, who had hit the iron more than a dozen times before, hit a three-pointer, and the Knicks lost by 1 point.

Now they are completely standing on the precipice. While returning to the home court, they can no longer fail.

"Yes, as long as we lose one game, the finals will be someone else's. Since there is only one game, can't you wait any longer and just watch the game."

The reporter's tricky question was once again turned back by Li Hai.

Regardless of victory or defeat, it has come to the last moment, and he must fight with all his strength.

He doesn't care whether he can't grab the opponent's rebounds or faces a flank attack, the real strong will always be the one who smiles last.

(End of this chapter)

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