Chapter 310 The curtain falls, and the 21-game winning streak is in hand!
Under the spotlight, Curry did not hesitate at all and took the logo-shot neatly.
The moment he took action, the originally noisy American Airlines Center fell silent.
Obviously, not only Kidd, but everyone present was shocked by Curry's choice.
It can be said that this is a shot that surpasses everyone's understanding.
You know, this is the last moment of the game.
The point difference between the two teams is only a few centimeters.
If you are not careful, Curry will become the "sinner" of the Rockets.
Dare to shoot a three-pointer in the center circle, which is already very impressive.
Anyone who dares to hit a three-pointer when deciding the outcome can only be described as "crazy".
However, while everyone was stunned, the other Rockets players looked calm.
They seemed to be just watching something completely normal...
The reason is naturally because Curry has made countless such three-pointers in daily training.
At first, the Rockets players were also very surprised by his shot selection.
But over time, everyone got used to it.
Later, the team's big boss, Shen Fei, came to the training ground in person.
After he saw Curry frequently hitting long three-pointers during warm-ups, he made it clear that he wanted Curry to use this weapon in actual combat.
"In the future of basketball, space is everything."
"A team without offensive space cannot have a good offense."
"Super long three-pointers, or shooting ability, are powerful weapons that open up space on the court."
“Vote boldly without worrying about the consequences!”
These were Shen Fei's original words at that time.
Shen Fei's words not only refreshed the "basketball outlook" of many players, but also gave Curry huge confidence.
This may be one of the reasons why he grows much faster in this time and space than in the original time and space!
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Look back to the scene.
Curry's ultra-long three-pointer has a much higher arc than ordinary shots.
Everyone raised their necks and looked at the basketball, which seemed to have been stuck in the air for a century...
"Shua~"
Three-point arrow, the flames of hell!
This ball was like a sharp arrow, piercing directly into the heart of the Mavericks and giving them a chill!
96:103.
A 7-point difference meant that it would take three rounds to catch up.
Now with less than two minutes left in the game, the Mavericks have one foot on the edge of the cliff.
After the goal, all Rockets players rushed to Curry.
The cute god stood there with his hands raised, enjoying a moment of joy.
This ball allowed him to vent the emotions he had suppressed throughout the game.
The troops are in danger, and Curry naturally knows the consequences of failing to make a shot.
But he did it anyway!
Fortunately, the basketball god still favors him.
George was the first to run to Curry and jumped up excitedly.
Curry jumped on the spot and bumped chests with him to celebrate.
McGrady stepped forward and touched Curry's crew cut.
Some are happy and some are sad.
On the Mavericks side, Carlisle quickly called a timeout and rearranged his tactics.
Obviously, Curry's super long three-pointer directly disrupted his original plan.
The Mavericks now have to race against time and grab points!
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After the timeout, Peja came on as a substitute again, replacing Marion.
At this time, the five Mavericks present - Kidd, Terry, Butler, Peja, and Nowitzki - are all good three-pointers.
The three-point shooting percentages of the five people are all around 40%!
I am afraid that only the Rockets in the league can field a comparable "shooting fleet".
The Rockets, on the other hand, remain unchanged in response to all changes and still maintain their previous lineup.
The game restarts.
Kidd serves the ball from the sideline.
After some movement, pick-and-roll, and cooperation, Jason Terry broke through the encirclement and reached outside the three-point line to get the ball.
Behind him, George struggled to catch up, but there was always one step between them.
While catching the ball, Terry took a step forward, adjusted his body to face the basket, and shot a three-pointer directly...
George jumped up hard.
The basketball passed about a centimeter above his fingertips...
"Shua~"
Three point hit!
The entire attack took less than two seconds!
99:103, the score difference returned to 4 points.
The suspense of the game is revived!
The Rockets did not choose to pause.
McGrady starts from the backcourt and advances with the ball.
At the last moment, he decided to take over the game himself!
The teammates cooperated very well and all opened up, leaving room for McGrady to attack.
Only Ben was lurking near the bottom line outside the three-second zone.
He has no shooting ability.
What can be done is to fight for rebounds immediately after McGrady shoots.
The t-mac stopped near the center circle.
He observed the Mavericks' defensive arrangement, glancing up at the timer from time to time.
Finally, with only 8 seconds left in the attack time, McGrady made a move!
Without any unnecessary movements, T-Mac dribbled with his left hand, and with a change of rhythm, he passed Butler's defense.
However, the moment he broke through the first line of defense, the Mavericks' defense arrived!
Kidd stretched out his iron claws and headed straight for the basketball in McGrady's hand.
Even though old Kidd is no longer as nimble on his feet as before, the work on his hands is even more ruthless than when he was young!
His pull was so fast and accurate that he almost hit the ball.
In order to avoid Kidd's interception, McGrady forcibly turned his body.
The ball was protected, but the rhythm was completely disrupted.
But now there are only 3 seconds of attack time left, and McGrady is ready to take action!
In a flash of lightning, he resolutely chose to collect the ball near the free throw line, and then took three steps towards the penalty area.
Nowitzki bent his knees and kicked the ground, jumping hard.
As the last line of defense for the Mavericks, he tried his best this time!
Although his jumping ability is far inferior to that of his opponents, Nowitzki has the advantage of the right time and place this time.
He took off with both feet with full force, while McGrady took off with one foot in a hurry and even staggered...
When the Mavericks fans at the scene saw this scene, some already showed excited expressions and were ready to cheer.
However, at this moment...
McGrady suddenly turned his back in the air and leaned against Nowitzki with his back.
Then, something wonderful happened!
This gentle lean not only allowed McGrady to find an instant balance, but also caused Nowitzki's center of gravity to tilt back slightly, losing the best position to block shots.
The active and passive relationship between the two people has undergone a huge change.
Of course, there is still a question - how does McGrady send the ball into the basket with his back to the basket?
The next moment, t-mac gave his answer.
I saw him throwing the ball back casually, and the ball flew straight towards the backboard, then bounced towards the basket...
The basketball rotated several times on the basket.
Nowitzki watched quietly under the basket, but already had a bad feeling in his heart.
The Mavericks fans in the stands felt as if their hearts were being torn apart.
In the end, Lady Luck favored the Rockets.
The basketball miraculously fell into the net!
99:105, the Rockets lead by 6 points.
Carlisle could only use the Mavericks' last timeout.
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After the timeout, the Rockets also made substitution adjustments.
Knowing clearly that the Mavericks would definitely gamble on three points, the assistant coach replaced Yao Ming with the more mobile Tucker.
Replaced Curry with Tony Allen.
Allen, McGrady, George, Tucker, Ben.
The defensive ability of this lineup is almost full!
The Mavericks still maintain a lineup full of shooting ability.
Kidd walked to the sidelines, took the ball from the referee, and began to look for his teammates.
McGrady was less than half a meter in front of him, spreading his hands and moving sideways, constantly interfering with Kidd's line of sight.
The Mavericks generals ran for a long time according to the established tactics, but no one had a chance.
Nowitzki was firmly stuck in position.
Tony Allen's death haunts Terry.
George also completely cut off Butler's path to catch the ball.
In the end, Kidd could only pass the ball hastily to Peja's position.
However, Tucker has been waiting for a long time.
He took three steps and two steps at a time, rushed to the passing route, jumped high, and blocked the ball.
After completing the steal, Tucker immediately held the ball in his arms and signaled a timeout to the linesman.
"woo..."
There were boos at the American Airlines Center.
The fans knew very well that if they failed to score the ball in this round, the game was over.
After the timeout, Curry and Yao Ming reappeared.
Curry serves the ball from the sideline.
He hit a lob and handed the ball to Yao Ming, who was at the commanding heights of the court.
The Mavericks players made a desperate move and rushed towards him, trying to steal the ball.
Yao Ming waved his hand and passed the ball back to Curry.
The cute god raised his hand and shot from outside the three-point line, giving the Mavericks the final blow!
At 99:108, the game completely lost its suspense.
In the last few dozen seconds, both sides gave up their attack.
The score was settled. The Rockets won the Texas Civil War with great difficulty on the road, winning 21 consecutive games!
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After the game, the Rockets generals approached Nowitzki one after another and expressed respect for his previous actions.
After McGrady exchanged jerseys with the driver, he said seriously: "See you in the Western Conference Finals, Dirk."
King Nuo Tian smiled slightly: "When the time comes, it will be our Mavericks who win."
"嘁~"
Maddie rolled her eyes.
The two of them couldn't help but laugh.
Curry then found the driver.
As soon as Nowitzki saw Curry, he hugged him and said jokingly: "If it weren't for you, we would have won this game."
Curry followed his words and joked: "If we can't win this game, we won't have a chance in the future."
The driver raised an eyebrow and said, "Why are your Rockets players so annoying?"
Curry was speechless and quickly changed the subject.
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The game has come to an end.
But the refereeing issues that arose in this game are not over.
After watching the game, fans naturally started discussing it on the Internet.
The aftermath of the refereeing issue quickly spread rapidly on major social media!