Deng Fang clearly remembers that the score of G4 in Qiyong’s second match was 108:97.
The current score is 115:92.
From this we can see how much morale affects a team!
Although they lost the game that year, the Cavaliers knew that Green's move was very dangerous, and if he did it, he would probably be suspended later.
Once Green is suspended in G5, the Warriors lose their defensive core and their best pick-and-roll player with Curry, and the Cavaliers have a high probability of winning G5.
Once G5 is won, the score becomes 3:2.
There has never been a counterattack from a 1:3 deficit in the finals.
But there it is in 2:3!
Quite a few!
Isn’t it equivalent to losing the battle of Tianwang Mountain after 2:2!
You know, the next game will be back to the Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers!
Then there will be some fights.
As for reaching G7, the home court factor will play a role, but it is no longer significant.
At least the morale of the team members is about the same.
The referee will not deliberately favor anyone in the last game of the season.
After all, all the games that can be played have been played, and all the broadcast and ticket money that can be earned has been earned, so why bother with any more manipulation!
Even if a certain referee favors one team over the other, even if the whistle is a little off, it will basically not appear at a critical moment, and it will not have much impact on the outcome of the game.
Therefore, although the home team has a higher winning rate in the NBA Finals tiebreaker, that is more a result of the cheering of the home fans.
As for the players, some may not perform well because they are playing at home and are under too much pressure.
All in all, Cavaliers players care about winning or losing in G4, but they care more about the possibility of winning in the following games.
As for this possibility, it currently seems that the breakthrough lies with Green.
What's disappointing is that Green didn't get hit!
Not only did he miss the target, he also killed the team boss!
The most depressing thing is that the team boss still can’t express his sorrow!
The most depressing thing in the world is that you are always thinking hard, but he is calm and relaxed. You have been scarred, but he is still relaxed.
When the final whistle sounded, Green came to Deng Fang with a smile on his face: "Steve, I won!"
Deng Fang nodded: "You win, and so do I."
Green was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Yes, Steve, I won this bet, and as the coach you won! It's a win-win for us!"
After speaking, Green hugged Bogut and walked to the locker room while talking and laughing.
The Cavaliers were dejected and walked out of the arena in disgrace.
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"Curry scored 40 points to defeat the Cavaliers at home, and the championship trophy is just around the corner!"
"The Knight's life hangs on a thread, G5 fights with its last ditch effort!"
After the game, major media outlets spoke one after another:
"James loses games and loses to others. Should he step over others?"
"Did Green do it intentionally or unintentionally? Could Dingdan have been prepared for it?"
"On the necessity of hurdles."
“Is the number one person in the league important to scheming?”
"Who is the number one player in the league now?"
"Did the Heat's Big Three lose in the finals in their first year because the league's top player was too scheming?"
Keyboard warriors in various forums also try their best to stir up various debates.
Curry's wife Ayesha Alexander also tweeted on social media: The stadium is very big and empty. You can choose to go left or right, but he stepped on the invisible bridge called "Moral High Ground" and chose to head over others.
the way up.
Barkley also commented after the game: If you step over someone, a man should punch hard. Green's counterattack was very beautiful, a powerful counterattack, but it did not violate the rules, he was tough and smart!
Even Cavaliers general Love said in an interview with reporters: I don’t think James should step over Dream Chaser. That is very disrespectful. If it were me, I would definitely not do that.
For a time, public opinion was in an uproar.
Discordant voices began to spread among the Cavaliers players.
…
Two days later, Game 5 of the Finals began at the Warriors' Oracle Arena.
It has to be said that Tyronn Lue's ability to make chicken soup is quite impressive. Although his back is against a cliff, the Cavaliers generals seem to be in good spirits, especially James and Ou, who are even more motivated.
I have to say that although James is a bit scheming, he is still a very good team leader.
At this point, there is no point in using any strategy.
After all, our back is against a cliff, and the other party is on guard, so he won't fall into the trap.
The only thing you can do is fight and rely on yourself!
Fight like a man!
Irving never backed down either.
However, the Warriors are no longer new to the Finals, and everyone is taking their time.
Leading by a big score, I saw through my opponent's plan in the last game, victory is in front of me, and my mentality is of course relaxed.
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When they entered the court to warm up, the players from both teams were quite friendly.
The only problem is that James looked at Draymond Green with a sinister look, as if he wanted to eat him!
There is no way, the great opportunity was wasted, the well-designed trap failed, and I was counterattacked. I stole the chicken but lost the rice. I lost both face and reputation. It is hard for anyone to swallow this sigh of relief!
However, Draymond Green on the opposite side looked as if nothing was wrong. He was very relaxed and took the initiative to greet James: "Are you okay? I didn't mean to do it! Really! I didn't expect you to follow me.
I'm so sorry!"
Although Green was apologetic, it sounded like provocation.
James snorted coldly and ignored Green.
Green didn't care and continued to ask warmly: "I heard that you didn't go to the hospital? That's not possible. Being pushed down below is not a small injury. Does it still hurt? Do you need ice? I have more.
of."
James replied fiercely: "Get out!"
Green still didn't care, laughed twice, and left gracefully.
…
The entire Warriors team was very relaxed, and everyone was joking while shooting.
James's jump in the last game said it all!
Your opponent doesn’t even believe in you anymore!
Their leader, the so-called strongest player in the NBA, doesn’t believe that his team can beat us openly on the court!
Is victory still far away?
Of course, a relaxed attitude does not mean a casual attitude.
The Warriors players are preparing seriously for the game and actively warming up.
Before the game, Deng Fang repeatedly emphasized to the players in the locker room: The prey with its back against the cliff is the most dangerous! At this time, the more calm you need to be.
The game lasts for 48 minutes. As long as we do our best, it doesn't matter how our opponent performs.
The big score of 3:1 says it all!
For the Cavaliers to win, two conditions must be met at the same time:
1. The Warriors performed abnormally.
Second, the Cavaliers performed exceptionally.
Unless there are unexpected circumstances, is it possible for all three games to be like this?
