Chapter 541: I guessed the beginning correctly, but basketball is not counting, and delaying time is useless!
June 6, Chesapeake Center Arena.
In the G6 game of the 2012 Western Conference Finals, the Thunder returned to their home court, hoping to convert a two-for-three match into a two-for-four match and win the Western Conference championship and tickets to the Finals.
Before the game, media opinion was overwhelmingly optimistic that the Thunder would advance in four consecutive games, giving them a winning rate of 82%.
Thunder eight, Spurs two!!
"The Spurs look like a Western Conference Finals team, but his opponent, the Thunder are a Finals team. This talented team, it's time to bring their talent to the Finals.
The stage..."
However, when the first quarter of the game started, the Spurs looked more like a team that wanted to advance to the finals, while the Thunder did not.
“So hard!!
This tenacity is unmatched!
Never underestimate championship aspirations, especially when the team is named the Spurs.
They're so good at making the playoffs..."
The Spurs still use the lineup that lost in G5, which is Duncan, Diaw, Leonard, Ginobili, and Parker.
Ginobili continues to push into the lineup, and Yaodao has lived up to the team's trust in him.
He showed confidence in winning in the first attack. After taking the ball and taking a step forward as a three-point threat, he saw Su Bei guarding his breakthrough and immediately raised his hand and hit a three-pointer...
Swish——!
3 to 0!!
Next, it was Parker's performance moment, playing pick-and-rolls with Duncan continuously, then distributing the ball and assisting Duncan to hit two consecutive mid-range points.
"The Spurs played it too easy!
There is no other way!
The Spurs shot the ball really well tonight..."
Princeton tactics, they seemed too lazy to run anymore, they just played a simple pick-and-roll tactics.
After the dislocation, the player then took a decisive mid-range shot.
Attacking can save time and effort.
After losing their championship-level defense, this Spurs team became a jump-shooting team.
When Duncan made consecutive hits and the Thunder turned their defense back to Duncan, Parker used the pick-and-roll tactics to continue playing, and then took a mid-range shot...
Swish——!
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Swish——!
What is the accuracy of CIC?
Parker is called a mid-range shooter.
In the first quarter of the game, Parker was on fire, playing like a superstar. He made 7 of 10 shots, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and 2 of 3 free throws. He scored 17 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist in a single quarter. What do you get?
Come to support?
You can't stand it.
Westbrook got lost in the Spurs' pick-and-roll tactics and was shown nowhere by Parker, leaving him with nowhere to put his power.
He only made 3 of 6 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, 8 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds.
However, Westbrook still had the best performance in terms of statistics in the first quarter.
"The Thunder are thinking too much!
They paid the price for their youth, thinking that after winning three games in a row, the Spurs' mentality would collapse and the Thunder would easily defeat their opponents.
Unexpectedly, the Spurs fought harder and dared to show their swords.
On the contrary, the Thunder, who wanted to win but were afraid of losing, played timidly and were completely out of their usual rhythm and state."
"Shao Du, Wei Shao, Shao Ha who came on the bench, and Shao Yi...
The so-called Thunder's four young players all made mistakes in the first quarter, and the Spurs only made one mistake.
Moreover, taking advantage of the Thunder's mistakes, the Spurs scored 3 goals in four opportunities. The conversion of scoring opportunities was too efficient.
However, Su Bei, the only one with multiple championship experience, has disappeared..."
Blame me?
Su Bei was helpless.
Offensively, both Westbrook and Du Shao have a strong desire to perform individually. If they want to be the hero who leads the team to the finals, Subei will never touch basketball.
Defensively, the Spurs play a very simple style, all pick-and-roll tactics, and focus on Duncan and Parker.
Whether it's Ibaka or Westbrook, both are helpless against Duncan and Parker's pick-and-roll tactics.
In addition to Parker making 7 of 10 shots, Duncan also made 3 of 5 shots. The two of them scored 23 points together. How can he defend? Why can't he be invisible?
Durant helped defend, but Parker released the ball and Leonard also hit a three-point jumper.
There are medium and long distances, and it is impossible to defend against it. This is no longer a problem of individuals and tactics being too weak, but a problem of being too strong and unsolvable.
In the first quarter of the game, the Spurs made 4 of 6 three-point shots. Whether it was a three-pointer or a two-pointer, the shooting percentage was frighteningly high.
After the first quarter, the Thunder were beaten to a pulp, and the Spurs relied on their jump shot tactics to lead 34-20.
At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder trailed by 14 points!
And this is not the scariest thing. After all, the Spurs have a very tough offense, which the Thunder have experienced very well.
But the Spurs don't have enough staying power, which is something the Thunder have experienced before when they were forced to go from two to three.
However, during the rotation in the second quarter, the Thunder were unable to recover the point difference. Instead, the Spurs expanded the score.
Parker lost his superstar status in the first quarter, but the Thunder didn't know it. They knew it, and they didn't dare to let it go. This allowed Parker to easily attract the defense and deliver firepower to his teammates.
“The Spurs bench did a great job!
Wusheng Jackson played the role the Spurs wanted him to play. He made 3 of 3 shots and 3 of 3 three-pointers. He scored 9 points and 1 rebound in a single quarter.
Gary Neal also shot very well, making 2 of 3 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 1 of 1 free throws, and also scored 6 points.
With the two big gangsters and the combined output of GDP scoring 14 points, the Spurs continued to gain firepower in the rotation battle..."
After the second quarter, the Spurs beat the Thunder with a score of 29-28.
At the end of the first half, the score was 63 to 48. The Spurs turned away and entered the locker room to rest with a 15-point lead.
Su Bei made 0 of 1 shots in the first quarter, feeling lonely!
There were more opportunities in the second quarter. He made 3 of 3 shots and 2 of 2 three-pointers. He scored 8 points in a single quarter. His performance was just okay.
It's just a pity that the Spurs' defensive tactics failed. Maybe, very likely, the Thunder also like this situation.
The question is that the Thunder have fallen into various individual singles situations again.
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There is no longer the overall atmosphere of letting the second team and chasing the third team. If there is, it is the atmosphere and rhythm of the second team. The team offense has been cut into various individual singles.
However, Du Shao and Westbrook enjoyed themselves very much, thinking that they could defeat the Spurs with their personal abilities.
The Spurs put away the complex and "no wait" Princeton system, and only played simple and labor-saving pick-and-roll tactics and simple breakthrough points. Then, they put the remaining energy into defense and put the Thunder into infinite trouble.
In singles mode.
This is called experience!
The Thunder didn't even bother to copy their previous work of winning.
You deserve to be behind in traffic jams. Why should you drive a Mazda when you have nothing to do?
I bother!
…
After recuperating for 15 minutes, the game came back for the second half. The main players of both sides continued to play music and then fought again.
Thunder possession of the ball.
“Westbrook brings the ball downfield and continues to be his brash guy.
Parker fought and retreated, waiting until his teammates stepped in to help defend.
Westbrook dribbled the ball up to meet the man... No, he went up halfway and didn't shoot. Instead, he distributed the basketball to the right three-point corner. This makes sense.
The Thunder, which was 15 points behind, needed to grab a three-pointer. Su Bei received the ball. When he was free, he lifted the ball and hit Ginobili who flew back. He turned around and dribbled the ball through, went to the basket, rushed to the basket and shot...
"
Bang, swish——!
Su Bei did not gamble on three-point shooting, but steadily scored two points.
63 to 50!!
The point difference became 13 points.
“Very nice!!
Whether it's Su Bei's steady play or Westbrook's reasonable play, the Thunder look different.
They played better as a team.
This is the Thunder's formula for success in a two-and-three game.
Next, it depends on whether the Spurs can control the situation?
They got the start, and the most important thing is whether they can take advantage of this score advantage and hold on to it..."
Off the court, Bo Povich had a calm face.
Now he is taking the initiative to attack the Spurs and the Thunder are regaining their winning rhythm, and he is not panicking.
On the court, Parker controls the ball and advances.
There is no rush in the frontcourt.
Basketball, it’s similar to Landlords, there’s no point in delaying time?
It was just helpless oral pleasure.
Parker directly consumed the time until the last 7 seconds, and then started a pick-and-roll tactic with Duncan.
"At 21 seconds into the attack time, Duncan misplaced Westbrook's block and shot a two-point jumper..."
Faced with this kind of misplaced shot, Westbrook could only listen to the gunshot.
Bang-dang——!
The opportunity came, but Duncan's mid-range shot failed.
"The basketball shot missed!
The Spurs obviously pressed the attack time, and the rhythm was not at their original shooting rhythm.
What we are playing is no longer basketball, but experience..."
With the help of forward Ibaka, Su Bei got the rebound and immediately dribbled the ball forward.
Ginobili pressed hard, but Su Bei made no waves and distributed the ball to Westbrook to continue to speed up and use his physical talent.
The Spurs stalled for time, and the Thunder grabbed time.
However, the Spurs anticipated the Thunder's move and switched to Parker to press Westbrook.
"Westbrook is not used to Parker. He dribbles the ball like a bulldozer, running over Parker and pushing forward..."
And this was exactly what the Spurs wanted. The pocket defense immediately surrounded Westbrook.
Westbrook went in, but couldn't shoot out.
No choice, give the ball to Durant and reorganize.
Leonard immediately pounced on Durant, using death coils to entangle Durant without any physical exertion.
"This is the Spurs' strength and familiar defensive rhythm.
Time ran out bit by bit, Durant chose to break through, and the Spurs immediately let Ibaka and Perkins go, pounced on Durant, and used a flanking tactic.
Durant greets the man?
What the hell?
Halfway through the fight, his teammates thought Durant was going to shoot, but they didn’t expect it, but it was an agreed-upon shot, and he stopped shooting halfway through…”
This ball selection is very reasonable!
But teammates obviously can't get G.
One AM and one FM are not on the same channel.
Ibaka was facing the basket, blocking the position to grab the basketball, and was ready for a second follow-up shot. Durant rushed forward, but was not decisive enough. He was hesitant. Halfway through the game, he wanted to rest for a while and chose to distribute the ball.
As a result, Ibaka encountered the basketball. Because he was not prepared, the ball was shaky and was snatched away by Duncan.
Okay, okay, what's the point of taking a break?
Hong Kong, Durant is still not strong enough!
The ball fell into the hands of the Spurs, who continued to stall for time.
It’s so obscene that you don’t need it!
Westbrook didn't like him and immediately rushed over to press. Parker didn't panic and passed the ball to Ginobili. Su Bei also pressed. It's just that Ginobili's game is very bad. You can call him smart. He actually wanted to make Su Bei
Fortunately, Su Bei braked in time for the foul and Su Bei didn't stumble.
"Ginobili's shooting action was halfway done, so he could only continue to perform it, finish the unfinished shooting action, and shoot a three-point pull-up jumper..."
Su Bei raised his hands straight up, not giving Ginobili an excuse to foul. If he made a three-pointer, he would have to admit it.
Bang-dang——!
Ginobili's three-point shot missed.
"If the rest of the Thunder were to defend, they would have suffered Ginobili's loss and would have given Ginobili three free throw opportunities in vain.
Subei was different, their experience was no worse than Ginobili's, so Ginobili's offense was in vain and the opportunity to delay was lost.
It’s just something that data can’t reflect…”
Outside the court, Scott Brooks rushed to the court to applaud.
Very satisfied with Subei's defense just now.
If Ginobili is allowed to act and get free throw opportunities, the Thunder's morale in counterattack will be greatly damaged.
Next, the Thunder's offense.
It was Westbrook's breakthrough, but Parker couldn't withstand it either.
At this time, Ginobili did not dare to leave Su Bei open and asked Duncan on the inside to help defend.
“Westbrook passes the ball to Ibaka!
Instead of playing, he distributed the ball to Durant, who came in through an air cut. He picked up the ball in the penalty area, jumped up, and was about to hit the basket.
Duncan didn't jump, didn't dare to give a 2+1 chance, and could only watch Durant hit the basket..."
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One-handed dunk and scored two points.
63 to 52!!
Durant's goal increased the point difference to 11 points.
At this time, the Thunder's offense was gaining momentum, but the Spurs were still in no hurry.
Keep stalling for time.
Westbrook was anxious and took a shot during the press, but was called for a defensive foul.
"The Spurs are too lazy!
There is no choice. Their core lineup is aging, and their role players are young and have no immediate fighting ability.
Playing against the Thunder is no different than seeking death. Continuing to attack will only consume too much physical energy, and you won't even be able to worry about defense.
Put away the offense, focus on defense, control the rhythm of the game in your own hands, and maybe you can keep the advantage until the end..."
Too much time wasted and the offense became rough.
Parker handed the basketball to Diaw, but Diaw obviously hesitated. Perkins completed a close confrontation. Seeing that there was not much attack time, he tried to force a shot, but was blocked and intercepted.
"On the Thunder's counterattack opportunity, Perkins stole the ball and immediately threw the basketball to the frontcourt.
Westbrook showed his abnormal physical athletic ability, quickly rushed to the frontcourt, got the basketball, took a step from the free throw line, jumped up, and used an entertaining tomahawk dunk to complete the counterattack and score..."
Bang-dang——!
Westbrook counterattacked and scored two points.
63 to 54!!
The point difference became 9 points!!
The Spurs were still in no hurry and continued to bide their time.
Hong Kong is really a player on the Spurs, and his execution ability is really strong.
There was no use in delaying the game. The Thunder continued to succeed offensively, but the Spurs continued to resolutely implement the coach's tactical arrangements.
Then, dragging the time to the last few seconds, Parker and Duncan played a pick-and-roll tactic, entered the paint, and under Ibaka's block at the buzzer, completed an emergency two-point jumper...
Bang-dang——!
"still none!!
The Spurs' unanswered jump shots in the first half were gone.
The Thunder's rebound is an opportunity to continue chasing points..."
Next, although Westbrook felt that he was good again, the zombie jumper missed.
On the contrary, it was the Spurs' offense that finally, finally got off to a wild start.
However, the Spurs' wretched style of stalling for time and pressing the tempo still didn't work.
The offense is basically useless.
On the contrary, the Thunder team was relaxed, full of impact, and played more team basketball.
Westbrook didn't waste any more time, broke through and scored, assisting Ibaka to score.
Subsequently, Durant broke through, passed the ball to Su Bei at the three-point line, and hit a three-pointer with Ginobili's block.
Swish——!
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Swish——!
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The Thunder started the second half with an unstoppable offense. In order to buy time, the Spurs used their offensive skills to waste their time. They couldn't attack and couldn't defend. The Thunder hit a 14-4 shock wave and stopped the game.
At this time, only 5 minutes into the third quarter, the score was 67 to 62. The Thunder went from 15 points behind to only 5 points behind.
The suspense of the game seems to be still there, but the wind direction has turned towards the Thunder.
Bo Povich started the game early in the first half and closed the lead in the second half. It seemed reasonable, but basketball is not about counting.
He guessed the beginning correctly, but failed to calculate that the Spurs' delaying efficiency was so poor. However, they also lost their own offensive status, which was really annoying.