Chapter 686: The Cavaliers first victory, the NBA God of War is born
Quicken Loans Arena.
There was a burst of excitement in the audience.
While countless fans chanted James' name, they unconsciously looked at the Trail Blazers half court and Wang Zelin.
If the game continues at the current pace, the game is likely to fail at the beginning of the final quarter. At this time, the Trail Blazers urgently need Wang Zelin to step up and solve the problem.
Coach Terry stood beside him with his arms crossed and his brows slightly furrowed, but he had no intention of calling a timeout.
It's obvious how good James is tonight. In this case, if the Trail Blazers want to win, someone must step up and explode, and this person's strength level must not be low.
His eyes passed over Lillard, Aldridge, and Wang Zelin respectively, and finally shook his head.
Lillard didn't feel good tonight, currently making 1 of 4 three-pointers. Those who didn't know thought he had exchanged shooting packages with James.
Aldridge's performance was quite satisfactory. He scored 12 points on the offensive end. It can only be said that he completed his due duties. On the defensive end, he did not have the amazing performance in the previous game.
As for Wang Zelin, he is actually the one that makes Coach Terry uncertain the most.
Just looking at the personal statistics, he had 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks, and he got a double-double in just over half-time. If this were compared to other players, it would be a huge explosion of form.
But the problem is, the player who got this data is Wang Zelin!
Looking back on this year's playoffs, Wang Zelin played 16 games, and only scored less than 20 in 1 game, and over 20 in 3 games. In the remaining 12 games, 30 points have long been the norm, and it is not surprising that 40 points can only be said to be in good form.
Sweating...
Because there was still a 51-point game and a 65-point game ahead, Coach Terry finally came to an incredible conclusion:
According to this rhythm, Wang Zelin's personal data will probably be fixed at around 5.5, which can only be said to be a satisfactory performance, far from an explosive performance.
If that's the case, facing James who is very likely to score 40 or even 50 points tonight, the Trail Blazers really have little hope of counterattacking by more than ten points to win.
But if you ask him why he didn't just replace the players, that involves another issue.
Even if he is willing to change, will the players be willing to quit?
Emmm, so he could only silently pray that James' condition could not be maintained for the entire game.
But in the next round, James first contributed a flying nail block, destroying Aldridge's shot, then grabbed the rebound and started a fast break.
His speed was so fast that Wang Zelin couldn't catch up even if he wanted to help defend.
"boom!"
Tomahawk clatter from the entire Little Emperor audience!
The difference is 19 points!
The game was very close to collapse.
“Ahhhh!
"
After completing a one-stop dunk, James landed and made a burst of fire towards Batum who was returning to defense, as if he wanted to vent all the depression after losing the previous two games.
"!King!"
The fans on the sidelines were completely excited and shouted James' nickname.
Trail Blazers offense.
Everyone knew that Wang Zelin had to stand up.
Wang Zelin himself had the same idea, but as soon as he received the ball, Tyronn Lue next to him jumped up from his seat excitedly and shouted crazily at the Cavaliers players.
"Double-team! Double-team! Don't let No. 36 on the other side take action!"
Tyronn Lue gave the order, and the Cavaliers adopted a crazy three-person double-team on Wang Zelin. Wang Zelin did not hesitate to pass the ball to an open teammate.
It was Lillard, the Trail Blazers' top marksman, who received the ball. After receiving the ball, Lillard made a three-pointer...
"Clang!"
The sixth three-point shot of this game was still a strike.
"Mine! Mine!"
Lillard raised his hands in frustration. It was like the basket was blocking him tonight. He dared to miss if he dared to shoot.
The Cavaliers also took advantage of the situation to play a fast break. James broke through in the frontcourt and caused Wang Zelin's assisting foul.
This time, the human race found its essence by hitting 1 of 2 free throws, but missed the second free throw and could no longer maintain a 100% shooting rate.
James' eyes flashed with dissatisfaction, but he quickly regained his clarity. He stared coldly at Trail Blazers No. 36 not far away, then turned around and retreated.
The Cavaliers lead their opponents by a full 20 points!
Trail Blazers offense.
This time Wang Zelin did not pass the ball after receiving the ball. When he was double-teamed by the Cavaliers again, he took a difficult hook shot on the left side of the free throw line against the two defenders...
"Whoosh!"
The sky hook, which could not be defended, successfully scored the ball and the point difference between the two sides narrowed.
However, this sky hook did not affect the Cavaliers' current vigorous momentum. Irving singled out Lillard throughout the game and hit a fadeaway jumper from close range.
The entire Cavaliers team, led by James, completely opened up the situation.
After three quarters, the Cavaliers entered the final quarter with a 23-point lead.
In the crucial last quarter, Wang Zelin was still unstoppable in the paint. Lillard also temporarily found his touch and hit his second three-pointer of the game. However, it was still difficult to resist the completely rising Cavaliers, and was eventually defeated by the Cavaliers.
The team was defeated.
Back at home, the Cavaliers defeated their opponents by 17 points and regained a victory in the finals!
At the end of the game, the Cavaliers players celebrated wildly on the court.
This victory prevented them from falling into a desperate situation of 0:3, which was equivalent to pulling themselves back from the edge of the cliff.
Tyronn Lue also stood up and applauded at the end of the game, then walked over and hugged the Cavaliers players one by one. In the end, like a little public gesture, he was hugged by James in a big bear hug.
Katcha! Katcha! Katcha!
This scene was recorded forever by photographers on both sides.
However, the Cavaliers obviously won the game, but someone seemed extremely embarrassed at this moment.
who?
Cavaliers coach David Blatt!
Looking at Tyronn Lue's various actions on the court, at this moment, the opponent is more like the team's head coach than himself, while he is like an ordinary bystander.
In this situation, if any Shaduo netizens were around, they would definitely help him add a BGM:
"I should be under the car, not in the car, to see how sweet you are..."
well!
After sighing deeply, Brat looked at this scene quietly with a bitter look on his face.
The knight had just escaped from danger. He didn't dare to disturb James' interest at this juncture. If it couldn't be done, just pretend he didn't see it.
On the one hand, the Cavaliers are James' team. No matter how dissatisfied he is with Tyronn Lue, who is supported by James, he can only swallow his anger.
On the other hand, Blatt also wants to be the head coach of the Cavaliers, and he doesn't want to lose the big for the small.
There is still one year left in his contract with the Cavaliers. As long as the Cavaliers can win the championship during this period, Bratt can have the aura of a championship coach. So what if he becomes a puppet coach?
There are only two words in life: fame and fortune.
Although no one has ever dared to admit that everyone needs to pursue some fame and fortune to maintain their lives, but deep down in their hearts, do they not have thoughts and ambitions in this regard?
The team won, I should be happy!
Yeah! I should keep smiling and join everyone!
We won! We won!
After repeated self-hypnosis in his mind, David Blatt, the God of War under the NBA, changed his bitter expression, showed a bright smile, rushed over excitedly, hugged the players, and joined in the victory celebration.