NBA’s aging star system

In the fourth quarter, both sides no longer hide and tuck. This period is not only a key node in this game, but also a key node in this series.

For the Raptors, let the starting lineup continue to play.

For the Lakers, Vincent, Sutian, Ingram, Kuzma, Boucher.

Wood was next to Walton, stretching his neck to be replaced, but Walton also knew that at such a critical time, Wood, who was not good at defending, went up to deliver food.

So after much thought, I decided to let Boucher, who is better at defense, play.

The first possession of the fourth quarter was given to the Raptors. Lowry came to the frontcourt with the ball and passed the ball directly to Leonard.

At this time, Leonard and Su Tian faced off, and they did not launch a direct attack. Instead, they threw a high pass to Gasol in the low post inside.

"It seems that the Raptors are still stubborn and want to let Gasol try Boucher's quality." Su Tian thought to himself.

At the same time, Su Tian was also ready to step forward at any time to help defend against double teams.

After Gasol got the ball, he tested Boucher's defense with his back, and then started playing with his back.

After two consecutive back-ups, Gasol turned around and shot directly for a layup.

In Gasol's view, although Boucher has some defensive abilities, he is not strong physically or powerfully and can easily succeed in a strong attack.

In fact, this is indeed the case. Boucher's defensive strength is indeed not able to block Gasol, but Su Tian is also ready to make a move.

After Gasol's layup, Su Tian stepped forward to block the shot.

boom--

The basketball was slapped hard on the backboard by Su Tian. It bounced back and was controlled by Su Tian.

After controlling the ball, turn around and start fast break mode.

But this time Leonard was already prepared. As soon as Su Tian got the ball, Leonard directly hit it.

Helplessly, Su Tian's fast attack had to stop.

The fast break was blocked and the game fell into position. Su Tian came to the frontcourt with the ball, faced Leonard's defense, and called Boucher to step forward to defend.

Originally, Su Tian wanted to use the pick-and-roll to find an opening, but the Raptors directly chose to double-team.

Upon seeing this, Boucher immediately ran to the basket and made a pass.

But Su Tian did not pass the ball to Boucher, but passed the ball to Ingram outside the three-point line.

Because Green, who was responsible for defending Ingram at this time, had already reached the basket.

Ingram received the ball and shot a three-pointer directly. Without interference, and with Su Tian's passing bonus, Ingram directly hit a three-pointer.

"Well done, Brandon."

Seeing Ingram hit a three-pointer, Su Tian stepped forward to encourage him.

The Raptors organized an attack again. At this time, the point difference was 9 points. The Raptors must score this goal to control the point difference within single digits.

Lowry came to the frontcourt with the ball. Leonard directly reached out for the ball. Lowry passed the ball directly to him without hesitation.

Leonard got the ball, glanced at Gasol inside, and found that his position was not good, so he moved forward to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

Gasol did not hesitate and stepped forward to cooperate with Leonard's pick-and-roll.

Although Gasol's pick-and-roll screening ability is indeed good, Su Tian's speed around the pick-and-roll is faster.

Leonard naturally did not expect to really be able to block Su, but relied on tactical coordination to look for the slightest opportunity for a breakthrough.

Two consecutive screens and cooperation really allowed Leonard to find an opportunity and start a breakthrough directly.

Su Tian was only behind for a second, and then caught up.

Leonard saw this and shot a long-distance pull-up jumper.

boom--

The basketball hit the basket, but before it was over, the basketball fell back to the basket. After spinning twice, it finally fell into the net unwillingly.

Seeing that the ball took two turns to go in, Leonard couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Tianze just frowned and then returned to normal.

There was too much luck in this ball and it did not affect the overall game.

So, Su Tian once again attacked with the ball. This time, Su Tian successfully swayed Leonard and hit a three-pointer.

Not only did he return the goal just now, but he also widened the point difference by one point again.

In the next few rounds, no matter how hard Leonard tried, he was unable to significantly narrow the point difference.

When the time was nearly halfway, Nas still called a timeout.

Nas looked at the main players sitting on the bench and shook his head slightly.

The physical strength of the main lineup is too much, and it is beginning to be unable to keep up at this time.

Then, Nurse first took down Marc Gasol, who was already overdrawn, and asked Ibaka to replace him.

Lowry was also replaced and rested, and VanVleet was brought on.

For the Lakers, Walton directly replaced the entire starting lineup.

"The Lakers have got the entire main lineup. It seems that Walton can't wait and wants to win the game!" Barkley said.

"The current state is almost ready for harvest. The resistance provided by the Raptors is getting weaker and weaker, and the only thing left is the last blow." Kenny Smith said.

"However, this point difference is still not safe for the Lakers. If there is a sudden outbreak of players on the Raptors, this point difference can easily be caught up." Barkley said.

"That's true. Let's see how the Lakers and Raptors respond."

The timeout ends and the game continues.

VanVleet came to the frontcourt with the ball. Leonard didn't ask for the ball immediately, so VanVleet wanted to take the shot himself.

But when he turned around to look, he found that it was Su Tian who was defending him.

"No, shouldn't you be guarding Leonard at this time? Why are you following me, an undrafted draft pick!"

Van Fleet only dared to complain secretly in his heart, but did not dare to say it out loud.

But Van Fleet still had a sense of luck, so he pretended to observe the position of his teammates and suddenly broke out to break through!

Su Tian smiled slightly and followed him. Van Fleet obviously underestimated Su Tian.

Just when VanVleet thought he had succeeded in breaking through and was about to shoot, a big hand suddenly appeared and slapped the basketball down.

Van Fleet was a little confused by the cold, but Su Tian, ​​who got the ball at this time, had already started a fast break.

By the time Van Fleet reacted, it was already too late to pursue him.

Su Tian rushed to the front with the ball in a single fast break. After reaching the frontcourt, he directly collected the ball and took off, dunking successfully with both hands.

Although this was not at Staples, there were still many fans of Su Tian, ​​and there were cheers one after another at the scene.

"So handsome! I can only say that this dunk is worthy of Su!!"

"Su is awesome! Su come to Toronto! We need you!!"

"Yes, let Su come to Toronto. Su will definitely lead Toronto to stand up!"

The cheers at the scene were very noisy, but Leonard heard the fans asking Su Tian to come to Toronto.

"Su is coming to Toronto? Then whose team is the Raptors? Forget it, I don't want to continue playing here anyway." Leonard thought to himself.