The Warriors took the lead again, and the Menglong quickly called a timeout.
After the timeout, the Menglong strengthened their defense and focused on the basket, Curry and Kelai.
I have to say that Nas still has two skills. This kid really dares to bet.
The Menglong players have an advantage in size and can defend the basket. If they take good care of the Splash Brothers, it will be more difficult for the rest of the Warriors to score.
Although Ying Guodala and Draymond Green can also shoot three-pointers, everyone knows what their three-pointers are. Even if they can make one or two, it is not fatal.
As for Looney, as long as he is not given a chance at the basket, it can be almost ignored.
Of course, Nurse's strategy is a gamble, betting that Guodala and Draymond Green will not score three points.
On the offensive end, the Menglong increased their aggressiveness and kept attacking the inside.
Since the three-pointer is inaccurate and since there is no experience in the finals, then use your physical advantage to rush into the penalty area!
Menglong has many physical advantages. After all, their average age is a little younger and they are taller and stronger.
It has to be said that the Menglong's strategy was very effective. It hit the Warriors' weak spot. The Warriors' offense was blocked, but the Menglong scored continuously on the free throw line, and the point difference quickly narrowed.
However, the Warriors responded quickly. The Splash Brothers, Chasing Dreams and Ying Guodala have worked together for many years and have a good understanding. Looney is also low-key and calm, rarely making mistakes. On the defensive end, he first established a firm foothold, and then the three of them increased their coverage of each other.
The number of pick-and-rolls constantly created opportunities for the Splash Brothers. They were also very determined in cutting inside, and they also had easy scoring opportunities on the offensive end.
The core of this Warriors team is the Splash Brothers, who create opportunities for the inside through the outside, so we must make a fuss about the Splash Brothers!
Other teams tend to make a fuss inside first, and then have opportunities from the outside only when the penalty area is opened. The Warriors are the opposite.
The two teams fought for each other, and soon the half ended, and the Warriors maintained a 5-point lead.
After halftime, Curry scored 33 points alone, while Leonard scored 15 points.
Although Kelai didn't score much, only 11 points, his role on the court cannot be underestimated.
It is precisely because of Clay's threat on the court that Curry has so many shooting opportunities!
Kelai may not take action, but he cannot do without it!
The second half started quickly. After the fierce battle in the half, both teams were less nervous and excited, and both teams were more engaged in the game.
The Menglong strategy remains unchanged, they still lock the penalty area and attack the Splash Brothers.
The same goes for the Warriors, who defended the penalty area, flanked Leonard, and appropriately let Garbage and Siakam's three-pointers go. On the offensive end, they continued to focus on the Splash Brothers.
There is no way I would give up this path just because the Menglongs attacked the Splash Brothers!
The more you do this, the greater the threat the two of you pose, so I will make even more use of their restraint to make a fuss!
Lowry showed a brave performance in this game. He threw two three-pointers at the beginning of the second half. Then Van Jordan showed his power and made two last-minute three-pointers in 24 seconds.
Menglong also overtook the score.
However, the Warriors did not panic. They played steadily and quickly overtook the score.
Of course, the main thing is Curry's outstanding performance.
Curry has been in great shape in this game. He found his touch at the beginning and scored 33 points in the first half. He was still on the line after the halftime break. He kept attacking the penalty area in the face of the Menglong's pursuit and interception, and even hit Gasol against him.
A three-pointer with a logo!
Clay focused on the defensive end, while the offensive end was responsible for opening up space for Curry and serving as the second shooting option.
Although Draymond Green and Ying Guodala didn't take many shots, their shooting percentages remained good, so the Warriors' offensive efficiency was very high, which allowed them to maintain the lead most of the time.
Soon, at the end of the third quarter, the Warriors led by 3 points.
Playing away from home, I am a lot older, so being able to maintain a 3-point lead is already pretty good.
Curry still performed well in the third quarter. He still scored 11 points despite being chased and intercepted by the Menglong, and his total score came to 44 points!
The intense fourth quarter started quickly. After two minutes, both teams sent out their starting lineup and began to fight for the bayonet.
The strength of this Menglong team is still very strong, and the Warriors without Durant do not have much advantage.
Durant is indeed great, but that doesn't mean we can't do it without him.
You know, any team without one starting player will suffer a huge loss!
What's more, this starting player is still the top two player in the team!
The Warriors have a slight advantage mostly because they have better understanding and more experience.
If we look at the absolute strength of the players, Menglong's overall strength may be even better!
Because of Curry's outstanding performance, the Menglong almost always trailed. As the time left in the game dwindled, Nurse began to make a desperate move.
Box-1 Dafa comes out!
Double attack Curry!
Fortunately, Deng Fang was prepared and reminded his players at the end of the third quarter.
Curry started to attack, and Ke Lai increased his shots.
After three quarters of warm-up, Kelai finally found his touch. He hit four consecutive three-pointers, two of which were drifting three-pointers!
The score difference quickly came to 10 points!
Nurse gritted his teeth and continued to double-team Curry.
I have to say that Nas is a man and he dares to bet!
On the offensive end, Nurse brought on Danny Green and Van Jordan, with two point guards on the court, increasing the richness of the offense.
The most important thing is that after a period of silence, Leonard also found his touch. He hit two three-pointers in a row and added a two-plus-one under the basket. The point difference quickly narrowed to 2 points.
Deng Fang used timeouts very quickly, calling one every three minutes.
At this point in the game, the technical and tactical aspects are meaningless. Deng Fang mainly wants to let Curry and others rest for a while.
There are more than 3 minutes left in the game and the Warriors lead by 2 points.
The Menglong double-teamed Curry, and Ying Guodala missed a three-pointer in the wide open space. Looking back, Lowry's emergency stop three-pointer also failed.
Kelai made a drift three-pointer, and Fan Qiaodan immediately responded with a three-pointer against someone.
Green received a pass from Curry and sent an alley-oop to Looney. Garfield immediately fouled under the basket and scored two free throws.
Then Leonard succeeded in a one-on-one, then Curry sent an assist, and Ying Guodala made an empty layup.
…
The two teams were going back and forth, and it was quite a stalemate.
Before he knew it, Curry had scored 50 points and had 13 assists!
These assists all benefited from Menglong's double-teaming.
As for scoring, superstars cannot be completely restricted, especially when there is a shooter like Kelai to open up the space!
Kelai's score also reached 29 points.
With 53 seconds left in the game, the score became 109:108, and the Warriors led by 1 point.
The Menglong had the ball, Lowry and Gasol were in a pick-and-roll. Gasol caught the ball and then passed it to VanVleet, who was ready on the outside. Van Jordan didn't hesitate, he caught the ball and shot, and the basketball hit the basket.
The basket bounced and rolled inside.
With 42 seconds left in the game, the score became 109:111, and the Menglong went ahead by 2 points!
