I stole James

Chapter 277 Who to choose as the core of the team?
In the first quarter, James scored 18 points to help the Cavaliers gain a 7-point lead.

Back in the second quarter, Popovich made a bold change, replacing Muhammad with Robert Horry, and Duncan was moved to the center position. He did this to add another player who could defend James. point.

You know, Horry is not only good at shooting key shots, his defensive ability is also good.

So the Spurs used Bowen and Horry to defend James in the second quarter.

Back on the field, the Spurs attacked, Parker advanced with the ball, and Duncan mentioned the high post on the right to give him a pick-and-roll.

Parker dribbled the ball around and broke in, and then distributed the ball to Horry on the left wing. Horry took off and shot, and made a steady three-pointer to help the team narrow the point difference.

Paul came over with the ball, flicked back and forth quickly from left to right, then passed the ball to his left hand, and quickly started a breakthrough.

He broke into the free throw line and made an emergency stop and stepped back to shoot. Parker took off and reached out to defend. Paul's ball was interfered and failed to make a shot.

Duncan protected the backcourt rebound and handed the ball to Ginobili. Ginobili dribbled the ball forward and handed it to Parker after halftime. Parker got the ball at the top of the arc and Paul posted it.

Parker gestured, and Ginobili moved over to cover him.

Parker dribbled in Ginobili's direction, only to drive in from the other side.

His breakthrough attracted the double-teaming of the Cavaliers. Instead of forcing a shot, he hit the ball to Duncan under the basket.

Duncan leaned on Randolph, raised the ball, hit the board and made it.

The point difference between the two sides suddenly narrowed to 2 points, and the Spurs chased for 5 points in a row.

Looking back, James took the ball, and Bowen and Horry immediately flanked him.

James held the ball forcefully, and then shot, the ball was hit, and he failed to make it.

The opportunity for the Spurs to tie or overtake came, they took the rebound and the ball was handed over to Parker.

Parker sprinted forward with the ball, and Paul and James quickly returned to the basket.

Parker rushed to the bottom of the basket, and instead of a layup after taking off, he transferred the ball from the basket to Ginobili outside the three-point line. Ginobili caught the ball and took off for a three-pointer.

put in!

The Spurs overtook the Cavaliers by 1 point.

Barkley said: "In the second quarter, the Cavaliers' offense and defense seemed to have encountered problems. They failed to score and failed to defend their opponents well."

Kenny Smith interfaced: "The Spurs seized the opportunity and they overtook the score in one fell swoop."

Barkley said: "Now the Spurs move faster on the court than before. After Horry came up, they played faster. And Horry has a three-point threat from the outside, which can involve the Cavaliers' defense."

The Cavaliers called for a timeout, and they went from leading to trailing.

After the timeout, the Cavaliers also made a substitution, replacing Big Z and replacing Varejao.

The Cavaliers attacked, Paul advanced with the ball, and Varejao moved to the top of the arc to screen for Paul.

After Paul bypassed, Varejao aggressively cut to the basket.

Paul hit the ground and sent the ball to the direction of Varejao's cut, and Varejao took the ball and jumped up to shoot.

The goal was scored, and Varejao made a contribution as soon as he came on the field.

Duncan hit Randolph with the ball behind him in the low post, and Randolph stayed behind him toughly. After a feint, Duncan made a hook shot and sent the ball into the basket.

The Cavaliers attacked, and the ball fell twice on the outside and returned to Paul's hands.

Barkley said: "During this time, LeBron seemed a little low-key, and he basically didn't make many shots in the second quarter."

Kenny Smith said: "Yes, there is the impact of the adjustment of the Spurs to the defense. They pay attention to defending LeBron and making it difficult for him to receive the ball as much as possible. After he got the ball, Horry and Bowen The fierce flank attack will come soon, so in the second quarter, he acts more as a point for the team to attract the Spurs' defensive attention and help other players get better shot opportunities."

Barkley said: "But this obviously didn't work very well. The Spurs came back in the second quarter and successfully overtook the score. So the Cavaliers still have to make targeted adjustments. Or LeBron has to find a solution. His Performance is related to the outcome of this game, and it is related to the ownership of this year's championship trophy."

Paul passed the ball to Tony Allen on the left wing. Tony Allen caught the ball and shot a three-pointer, but the iron was hit and the ball missed.

Turning around, Parker quickly rushed to the Cavaliers' basket with the ball, and scored a fast break layup.

Wade on the sidelines looked a little anxious, he stood up and shouted at James on the court: "LeBron, hit back, kick their ass hard!"

The Cavaliers served the ball, James got the ball under the basket, he dribbled the ball forward, and raised his hand towards Wade to give an "OK" gesture.

As soon as James got the ball, Horry and Bowen began to stick up to defend in the backcourt, and they didn't dare to let him defend after halftime.

Paul ran back to meet him.

James handed the ball to Paul, then sprinted upcourt, chasing Horry and Bowen behind him.

He rushed one step inside the three-point line, stopped suddenly, turned and ran back outside, two steps outside the three-point line, Paul's pass arrived immediately, and he took off to shoot a three-pointer.

The movement was extremely standard and extremely sharp. This ball was like a sword, piercing fiercely towards the basket.

A three-pointer was scored.

Wade on the sidelines jumped up all of a sudden, waving his hands and jumping, as if he was more excited than he made this goal.

Anthony, Perkins, Candice and others stood up excitedly and applauded James vigorously.

The Cavaliers regained the lead.

The Spurs attack, Parker and Duncan play a pick-and-roll, Duncan cuts to the basket, and Parker hits the ball to the ground.

Duncan took the ball and took off for a layup.

With just a slap, a big hand came after him and sent Duncan's basketball racket flying on the backboard.

It's James' block.

He stepped up from the side to chase after Duncan took the ball and took off, followed by taking off, and completed the defensive block.

The basketball rebounded and was grabbed by Paul. Paul dribbled the ball off quickly and completed a fast break layup.

"LeBron! LeBron! LeBron! MVP! MVP! MVP!..."

The fans chanted James' name loudly.

Barkley said with a smile: "LeBron's block seems to be setting the tone for tonight's game statement."

Kenny Smith said: "The two are the core of their respective teams, and the contest between the two of them can represent their respective teams to a certain extent."

Barkley asked: "If you choose a team building core, would you choose Duncan or LeBron?"

Kenny Smith thought for a while before saying: "This question is really difficult. I want both of these two people... If I have to choose one... I really don't know who is better to choose."

Barkley said: "It's hard for me to choose, but I will choose LeBron."

(Happy New Year everyone, it's 2020...)
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