However, although the Spurs are still 2 points ahead, the Spurs are not slacking off at all. Perhaps it was Kevin Durant's dunk just now that boosted the morale of the Thunder. In these few minutes of the game, the Spurs will
The previous 7-point advantage was reduced to a 2-point advantage. Therefore, the battle between the two sides was still very close.
Reggie Jackson broke through with the dribble. Chen Feng suddenly found a flaw and reached out to steal the ball. Unfortunately, although the ball was stolen, it hit Reggie Jackson's hand. The referee gave the ball away without hesitation.
A thug fouled by Chen Feng.
**Vicci looked at the time, and there were more than 4 minutes left before the end of the third quarter. It was time to replace the main players and rest. Therefore, **Vicchi took the opportunity to change into the rotation lineup.
When the Thunder saw the Spurs sending in substitutes, they also took advantage of the situation and replaced their starters to prepare for the fourth quarter.
Now, everyone knows that this game is a tough battle, a tough battle, and the fourth quarter will be the most critical of this tough battle.
In the last 4 minutes of the third quarter, the substitutes from both sides played extremely fiercely, which also foreshadowed that the final quarter of the game would be even more intense and cruel.
At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two sides was 77:74, and the Spurs still held a 3-point lead.
"Guys, the last quarter is the most critical. Although you performed very well in the first three quarters, it is the fourth quarter that really determines the outcome. So, I hope everyone can go all out in the fourth quarter.
We have to play like we did in the first three quarters. I believe in everyone, I believe we can win." **Vicci said with bright eyes, looking at his fans excitedly.
Everyone on the Spurs team nodded and gathered together to cheer each other on.
"Bit". The whistle sounded, and the last quarter of the game began.
The Spurs attacked first, and it was Chen Feng who held the ball.
And Reggie Jackson clung to Chen Feng from the first second of the game. At this time, Chen Feng also felt a different pressure than in the first three quarters.
After halftime, Chen Feng passed the ball to McGrady in the low post. Then, Chen Feng immediately moved to the other side to help Leonard create an off-ball screen.
And Leonard quickly moved sideways to get rid of Kevin Durant's defense. When he moved sideways to the middle, McGrady's pass also arrived. Leonard made a three-step layup. Unfortunately, although Leonard got rid of
Kevin Durant defended, but Russell Westbrook, who had followed McGrady and moved over, caught up with him. He raised his hand and arrogantly slapped the basketball away from Leonard's hand.
The basketball went out of bounds and the Spurs continued to attack.
"Good job, Russell." Kevin Durant walked up to Russell Westbrook and patted his shoulder.
Russell Westbrook also slapped Kevin Durant and then went to defend with a smile.
Leonard served from the baseline, and Chen Feng received the ball and directly handed it to McGrady for a single. After receiving the ball, McGrady saw that the 24 seconds were approaching. Without any pause, he directly stepped back and shot a fadeaway jumper.
Although Russell Westbrook worked hard to block the shot, McGrady's attack was too decisive this time without any sloppiness, so the ball went in without Westbrook's interference.
"Yes." McGrady shook his arm, collided with Chen Feng who was rushing over, and then retreated to defend.
He was indeed grateful and excited. After leaving the Houston Rockets, how long had it been since he had this feeling of ease?
Russell Westbrook carried the ball steadily across the half court, and after Serge Ibaka was in position, he decisively handed the ball to Serge Ibaka to attack.
However, when Serge Ibaka received the ball, McGrady suddenly came up to double-team, tightly blocking Serge Ibaka's passing route and line of sight.
However, Serge Ibaka is one of the core players of the Thunder after all, and is not an incompetent person. He used his height to accurately pass the ball to Russell Westbrook, who was already open.
However, the Spurs switched defense very quickly, and Chen Feng immediately pounced on him. As soon as Russell Westbrook saw that he had no chance to make a move, he immediately transferred the ball to Ray, who was temporarily unmarked on the other side.
Kat Jackson.
Reggie Jackson quickly looked around to make sure no one was guarding him, then jumped up and opened his hand to throw the ball.
With a "swish" sound, the ball hit the net.
"Good job." Kevin Durant saw Reggie Jackson actually succeeding in this wave of offense, and he was delighted to go up and praise him.
Chen Feng dejectedly took the baseline ball from Derrick Favors, glanced at Reggie Jackson who had returned to the Thunder's half, and dribbled the ball toward the Thunder's half.
McGrady reached the top of the arc to catch the ball. After receiving the ball from Chen Feng, he stepped forward with his right leg and then pulled it back like lightning. Russell Westbrook immediately came up to him, but did not pounce.
Go, because this may be a fake move by Tracy McGrady.
Sure enough, McGrady didn't shoot, but passed the ball to Derrick Favors who was cutting from the left wing to the basket. After Derrick Favors received the ball, he slapped the ball on the ground with both hands and took a big step.
The legs exerted force, and a dunk occurred.
The Spurs had a 6-point lead, and the score between the two sides was 82:76.
After a timeout, Thunder head coach Coach Brooks resolutely asked Kevin Durant, his best player, to cling to Chen Feng, disrupting his organization and preventing the Spurs from playing a smooth offense.
Without Chen Feng's organization, the people of San Antonio suddenly became a little panicked. They had become accustomed to relying on Chen Feng's organization and support. When Parker was away, it was that little guy who took on the important organizational responsibility of the team! So no more
With Chen Feng's organizational support, the Spurs' offense began to gradually fall into crisis. Fortunately, there was a player like Ginobili who had just come up on the court who was good at initiating the team's offense. Under the leadership of Ginobili, the Spurs reluctantly
Attacking reluctantly.
Seeing the Thunder catching up to the score bit by bit, Vicki shook his head and decisively replaced Chen Feng with Patty Mills.
Kevin Durant broke through with the ball, Russell Westbrook quickly moved to the baseline, shook off the defender, and ran into the open space. Kevin Durant, who broke through on the other side, quickly passed the ball.
Russell Westbrook caught the ball in the open and made a jump shot.
Seeing this series of cooperation, Vicki shook her head.
For the Spurs, Ginobili broke through and passed to Jordan Hill under the basket. Jordan Hill missed a backhand layup, and Kevin Durant grabbed the defensive rebound.
Kevin Durant held the ball at the top of the key and waved to Collison. Collison quickly pulled up and took the ball from Kevin Durant. At this time, Kevin Durant quickly lost the ball.
Cutting to the basket, Collison hit the ground and passed the ball. Kevin Durant, who had already cut to the basket without the ball, received the ball and made a one-handed dunk.
Seeing Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scoring points one after another, closing the gap to only 1 point behind, Spurs head coach **Vitch had no choice but to call a timeout.
"Guys, although I hate to admit it, I have to admit that the Oklahomans are really strong, especially Kevin and Russell. We have very little offensive restriction on them.
, now you still have to pay attention to Kevin, he is the brains of the Thunder's offense, and you must pay attention to the opponent's cuts without the ball. Don't rely too much on Chen's organizational support, Manu, after Chen comes off the court, you are responsible for the team's offense.
Do you understand?" **Vicci said to the players cautiously.
"Understood." Manu Ginobili and others replied.
However, the reality is not as simple as **Vic said.
The Thunder's offense is still as smooth as mercury pouring from the ground. Even if Leonard tried his best to cling to Kevin Durant, he couldn't stop the Thunder's offense.
In the blink of an eye, the Thunder took the lead. At 6 minutes and 11 seconds of the fourth quarter, the score was 90:97, with the Spurs trailing by 7 points.
The Spurs attacked, and Patty Mills broke into the paint and took a shot from the basket, causing a foul on Reggie Jackson. At this time, the Thunder coach called a timeout.
Looking at the sweaty disciples, **Vicci frowned slightly, glanced at the data in his hands, and said: "Our crisis is coming, guys, there are less than 6 left in the game.
minutes, and we are still 7 points behind them. This score may not be a big deal to other teams.
, but for a team like the Thunder, such a score is enough for them to maintain their lead until the end of the game and let us go home with a defeat. So in the last less than 6 minutes of the game, we must make changes.
If we can strengthen our defense, we must strengthen our offense."
**Vicci took the water glass from the assistant coach's hand, took a sip, and continued: "In the next game, Chen will replace Manu and let Manu take a rest. Chen and Patty will partner in the backcourt. In this case, we can bring up
Speed will naturally make it easier to attack. Boris replaced Jordan and added
Add more offensive firepower. Kawhi, if you continue to stay on the court, you may not get a second of rest. Your defense and offense will help the team. Chen, run up and let our offense rejuvenate.
Vitality." **Vicci carefully planned the tactics for the next game.
"I understand." Chen Feng nodded and replied seriously.
"Okay, guys, get ready to play." **Vicci glanced at his followers and said with a smile.
The game continued and Patty Mills made a free throw.
Amid boos from the fans in the audience, Patty Mills missed the first free throw and made adjustments on the second free throw.
