basketball kingdom

Chapter 564
The two sides tried their best to solve the problem, but the reality that the strength was almost the same made the two teams maintain the point difference in the first half.

During the intermission, Xu Tian carefully read the book given to him by the Zen master, looking for ways that might be effective in stimulating Draymond Green's emotions.It's a pity that this method is not mentioned in it, which makes Xu Tian a little disappointed.

In the third quarter, Klay Thompson suddenly exploded and made six consecutive three-pointers, helping the team get a nearly [-]-point lead.This situation made the Staples Center quiet.

At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers 69-87 Warriors, the huge point difference made the Lakers players feel the pressure.

The Warriors still hold the match point, as long as they can win this game, they can advance to the finals.For the Lakers, the fourth quarter is a critical stage that determines whether the season can continue.

Scott seemed a little anxious, saying wrong words several times when arranging tactics, which made some players feel nervous.

Xu Tian's mentality was as steady as a rock, he closed his eyes and rested his mind, dispelling the idea of ​​targeting Draymond Green, so that he could return to the true nature of basketball.

"Do you like to play basketball?"

"Can playing basketball still make you happy?"

These are the two questions Xu Tian asked himself in his heart, and he answered both in the affirmative.

Negative emotions such as stress, tension, and anxiety all drifted away with the wind following the answers to a few questions, and I don't know where they went.

Before the start of the fourth quarter, Xu Tian opened his arms to the fans and asked for a wave of cheers.He has extraordinary confidence and believes that he can lead everyone out of the quagmire of despair.

Draymond Green couldn't help but said to Bogut beside him: "Xu is like a jumping clown, he is about to be kicked out of the playoffs, and he is still struggling needlessly."

Bogut was less provocative than Draymond Green, and he could still maintain his sanity, saying: "Draymond, don't relax. The game is not over, you must devote yourself wholeheartedly."

Barkley said: "Now it's the fourth quarter. Although I hate to admit it, it seems that the Warriors are very close to their second consecutive year in the Finals."

Kenny Smith said: "The NBA is a place where miracles happen. The game is not over, and anything can happen. And in the small ball era, a point difference of about [-] points is not a natural barrier. As long as you can hit a wave of attacks, you will be able to do so in a short time. It can be overtaken. We will wait and see who wins."

Kobe has gotten used to the offensive rhythm without the ball, so he helped Xu Tian block the defender so that he could receive the serve.

Xu Tian didn't get many offensive opportunities in the third quarter, and his physical reserves were quite sufficient. He ran to the frontcourt and bent over to organize the attack.

Iguodala defended against James in the Finals last year, and felt a little less pressure than Xu Tian.The main difference is that James' shooting ability is not as good as Xu Tian's, and he doesn't have to defend close all the time, so he is not so tired.

Xu Tianyun changed the direction of the ball forward, and after finding the rhythm, he broke through. Before Iguodala could react, he was about to pass his defense.

Iguodala was taken aback, and quickly chased sideways to prevent Xu Tian from fully accelerating.

Klay Thompson left Kobe in charge of defense, and subconsciously came to the top of the arc to pinch.He has long forgotten that it is Kobe who is facing up, not Nick Young.

Xu Tian passed the ball with his left hand to Kobe who was standing at the top of the arc on the left.

Klay Thompson turned around quickly, trying to make up defense.

Kobe has a firm will and dares to shoot in any situation. He seizes the open opportunity and raises his hand for a long-range two-pointer.

Hit the board and hit!
71-87!

Curry wanted to receive the serve, but Xu Tian completely blocked the route, so he could only run forward without the ball.

Klay Thompson dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. It was smooth, but suddenly encountered a tough confrontation from Kobe, lost his rhythm again, and the basketball came out of his hand.His basic dribbling skills are poor among defenders, and such mistakes are hard to avoid.

Kobe saw that George was going down without the ball, and while the Warriors were still in a state of confusion, he threw the ball near the basket, leading George to complete an alley-oop dunk!
Slam Dunk!

73-87!

Seeing the defensive strength given by the Lakers, Steve Kerr was a little dissatisfied with the loose attitude of the opponent's players, so he called a timeout and adjusted his offensive and defensive tactics.

The Lakers obviously targeted Curry a lot, and Cole could only design a few pick-and-roll moves for Klay Thompson, asking his teammates to help him cover and try to take advantage of his touch.

Seeing the team's defensive momentum, the Lakers fans realized that they still wanted to fight, so they took a break during the timeout to protect their throats.After the timeout is over, give the team strong support.

Barkley said: "The Warriors team is a bit elegant, and it is easy to relax accordingly. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Lakers have easily scored four consecutive points. If this continues, they will definitely not be able to beat the Lakers."

Kenny Smith said: "The Warriors hold the match point, but not many are strong. If you don't pay attention to the Lakers, it is really easy to overturn."

The timeout is spent in a discussion between the two commentators.

Before returning to the game, Draymond Green encouraged his teammates with words, asking them to show their attitude, don't be afraid of the Lakers' home court, and attack their opponents as much as they want.The stage of the finals is beckoning to them, and they must seize this opportunity.

Xu Tian stood in the backcourt of the Warriors and played an urgent defense throughout the court, restricting Curry from receiving the ball.The defensive targets he encountered will be imposed on Curry.

Curry is not as powerful as Xu Tian, ​​and he can't find the space to catch the ball by himself, so he can only try to use cover.

Iguodala is a big-time player who temporarily acts as a point guard and rushes to the frontcourt with the ball.

Warren is responsible for defending Iguodala, lowering the center of gravity, taking a step, and choosing to defend against breakthroughs.

Iguodala hesitated for a moment, and finally decided not to shoot, passing the ball from the top of the arc to Draymond Green who was standing at the free throw line.

Draymond Green felt Kobe's top defense and was a bit unable to advance, so he had to pass back to Iguodala to let him organize again.

Klay Thompson was chased by George and couldn't get out of the open space at all. He borrowed two screens to no avail.

Iguodala saw that time was running out, and his teammates were limited to receive the ball, so he chose to take off directly, facing Warren's quick defense, and made a difficult three-pointer!

It's not a goal at a critical moment, I basically don't shoot!
73-90!

Iguodala's three-pointer couldn't help but stagnate the cheers in the stadium.Lakers fans know that Iguodala can always make key goals, but it still feels a bit demoralizing when he appears at the point-chasing moment, but this is just their personal thought.

Xu Tian received the serve while running, and accelerated to run forward, trying to beat the Warriors, but his foothold was not stable.

Draymond Green was in place in the penalty area, lowered his center of gravity and watched Xu Tian rushing in with the dribble, standing with both feet, ready to make an offensive foul.

(End of this chapter)