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After the timeout adjustment, the Spurs' mental arithmetic stabilized, but the double-digit point difference on the field was already an established fact.

After returning to the court, Aldridge held the ball again. He did not rush to take a shot or play behind the back. Instead, he first observed the situation on the court to avoid being suddenly attacked again.

After confirming that there was no danger, Aldridge started to attack. Although this would slow down the team's rhythm and was not conducive to chasing points, it at least guaranteed the success rate.

This time Su Tian didn't find a suitable double-team opportunity, and Aldridge successfully took the shot and completed the shot.

Turning around, Su Tian also used the pick-and-roll to use an instant burst to rush to the basket and succeed in a layup.

68-58

In the next few rounds, Aldridge and Su Tian both started the no-solution mode. The Lakers' inside line really couldn't guard Aldridge, but no one on the Spurs' outside line could match Su Tian.

Su Tian and Aldridge also behave differently when double-teamed. Aldridge is better at solving problems on his own, while Su Tian is better at catching the loopholes exposed by the Spurs due to double-teaming, so that the Spurs can't compete. Take both sides into consideration.

Halfway through the third quarter, the point difference had stabilized at double digits, and the game looked evenly matched. Su Tian took advantage of a dead ball opportunity to get off the court and rest in preparation for the fourth quarter.

The Spurs also replaced Aldridge to rest. Aldridge's physical reserves were worse than Su Tian's. He was already holding on just now, and his offensive efficiency also dropped a lot.

After the main players on both sides took a break, the Lakers' talent and the Spurs' integrity collided with each other, and neither side could suppress the other.

At the end of the third quarter, the score reached 90-80, and the Lakers still led by a double-digit margin.

During the break, Walton looked at Su Tian, ​​who had finished his rest, and Aldridge, who was still breathing on the Spurs bench. After comparing the two, Walton knew that this game was not a big problem.

Su Tian came on directly at the beginning of the fourth quarter, leading the Lakers' bench players to compete with the Spurs.

On the Spurs side, Popovich looked at Aldridge worriedly.

"Lamarkus, how are you? Have you rested? Are you ready to play?"

"Okay, coach, I can play."

Although Aldridge is still clearly breathing, if he doesn't go up to withstand it now, Su Tian will widen the gap in a few minutes, and the Spurs will have no hope of winning.

After returning to the court, the first possession of the ball was given to the Spurs. Parker advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. Instead of passing the ball directly, he first cooperated with his teammates to try to play a pick-and-roll tactic.

Parker used the pick-and-roll to break through with the ball, but now Parker is no longer the young man he was before. His explosive power and speed have dropped significantly. Hart easily kept up with the defense after bypassing the pick-and-roll.

All the way to the basket, Parker wanted to turn around and shoot for a layup, but his slow movement failed to break away from Hart's defense and he shot.

The rebound was taken by Nance, who had more energy, and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

Su Tian got the ball and immediately started the Lakers' fast break, leading the way to the frontcourt. No one on the Spurs side reacted at all. Su Tian had already passed halftime and went straight to the frontcourt basket.

With a bang, Su Tian succeeded in a one-handed chop.

92-80

Another defensive counterattack at the beginning! Popovich looked on the sidelines and wanted to stamp his feet.

The ball returned to the Spurs again, and this time Parker did not do any tricks, but passed the ball directly to Aldridge who wanted the ball in the low post.

After Aldridge got the ball, he started to hit Kuzma from behind. Compared with Aldridge, Kuzma's body was still a bit thin, and he was pushed all the way to the basket.

Immediately afterwards, Aldridge wanted to turn over and take a jump shot, but at the moment he was about to take the shot, Su Tian's double team came again!

This time Su Tian didn't make a steal, but he successfully interfered with the shot.

boom--

The basketball made a crisp sound, and then Su Tian quickly took off again and directly collected the backboard.

When Su Tian got the rebound, both the Lakers and Spurs, and even some fans thought that another Lakers fast break would follow.

But the veteran is worthy of being a veteran and reacted extremely quickly. Just when Su Tian wanted to go straight to the frontcourt with the ball, Parker and Danny Green both blocked Su Tian's path.

This made Su Tian's fast break abort. Although these two players' abilities have declined, they are still very experienced. They used their experience to save the team at a critical moment.

Unable to start a fast break, Su Tian had to advance slowly to the frontcourt with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, facing Danny Green's defense, Su Tian did not call for a pick-and-roll, but instead signaled his teammates to spread out to free up the space under the basket.

After all his teammates were in position, Su Tian made two quick changes in front of his body, directly swaying Danny Green's defensive center of gravity, and then directly completed the breakthrough with an explosion.

After completing the breakthrough, Su Tian went straight to the basket. Because the basket was very empty at this time, Su Tian took off boldly.

There was another sound, bang, Su Tian succeeded in dunking with both hands.

94-80

Although there was no fast break, the result was the same. So far, the Spurs have not started to score in the fourth quarter.

The ball changed, it was the Spurs' turn to attack, and Aldridge got the ball again.

This time, after Aldridge got the ball, he first took a look at Su Tian's position. After realizing that Su Tian couldn't come out to cause trouble, he began to confidently turn around and shoot jumpers.

Swah——

Without Su Tian's interference, Aldridge's shot hit directly.

94-82

Aldridge started his normal output, and the two sides returned to normal fighting status.

After a few rounds, the Spurs still failed to get within 10 points, so Popovich called a timeout.

In the fourth quarter, Su Tian's state was clear to Popovich better than anyone else. His high golf intelligence and hard-hitting ability made Popovich salivate.

Popovich thought about the last time he coveted a player so much, when Duncan declared for the draft.

After the timeout, Popovich chose to replace all the main players, trying to make a last-ditch effort to see if he could make a comeback.

The Lakers also made personnel adjustments and replaced starting players to block the Spurs' final counterattack.

After the substitutions and adjustments, the offensive and defensive quality of both sides suddenly improved several levels. Both sides failed to score for several consecutive rounds. It was not until Su Tian attacked the basket with the ball that Aldridge's thug fouled and went to the free throw line. Scoring shortage.

Su Tian made two free throws, and there was not much time left. Popovich signaled the players to speed up the pace, take more three-pointers, and bet their luck to see if they could win back.

But the Spurs failed to score a three-pointer in the next three consecutive rounds, completely declaring their comeback failed. Popovich also simply called it a day and called it a day.

In the end, the game ended, and the Lakers won the game 122-112.

本场比赛苏天拿到38分11助攻7篮板3抢断2盖帽，在进攻和防守两端都展现出自己的统治力。