The Menglong were lagging behind for almost the whole game, but actually overtook them at the last moment of the game. This undoubtedly gave the home audience great confidence!
The cheers came one after another, and the cheers from the audience at the Air Canada Center Arena were deafening!
Deng Fang ignored it and didn't call a timeout, signaling the players to solve the problem themselves.
Nurse is a very good coach. Once he calls a timeout and gives the opponent a chance, it might be a bad thing.
What do the Warriors have?
experience!
tacit agreement!
This is the best time to reflect experience and tacit understanding!
Deng Fang believes in Curry, believes in Clay, believes in Draymond Green, believes in Ying Guodala, and also believes in Looney!
Curry dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, waited for his teammates to set up their formation, and signaled Draymond Green to come up for a pick-and-roll.
Green blocked Lowry, and Siakam immediately switched to Curry.
Looney on the weak side provided cover for Kelai, who ran 45 degrees from the three-point line to the top of the arc, ready to catch the ball and shoot at any time.
Gasol quickly followed out, chasing after Kelai.
Kelai scored nearly 30 points, and he played like crazy in the last game. He must not let it go now.
Curry made a fake move that shook Siakam's center of gravity and went straight to the basket.
Leonard immediately returned to defense, preparing to block Curry's layup.
Curry jumped high, and Leonard jumped too. Unexpectedly, Curry threw the ball in the air. Yingodala, who was guarding Leonard, came from the baseline to connect. Just in place, he flew and dunked the ball into the basket.
Basket, two points!
The score became 111::111, and the two teams were tied.
There are 30 seconds left in the game.
This tactic of the Warriors takes the shooting threat of the Splash Brothers to the extreme. Both positions are covering the pick-and-roll, and everyone is moving. Those with three-pointers are running outside, and those without three-pointers are cutting into the penalty area. This makes the Menglong very difficult to guard.
It is said that it is enough to defend the restricted area and lock down the Splash Brothers, but it is not that easy to do it!
Curry’s assists came to 14!
Each team has one offensive opportunity.
Nurse called a timeout.
For the Menglong, experience is what they lack, and leaving the game to the players themselves is not a good idea.
Deng Fang is also happy about this. After all, the average age of the Warriors players is older, which allows Curry and others to rest more.
At the end of the timeout, the Menglongs attacked. Lowry once again started a pick-and-roll with Gasol. This time the Warriors chose to switch defenses. Facing Looney's defense, Lowry made a fake move and decisively broke through to the basket, and Draymond Green came over to defend.
, Lowry passed the ball to Leonard outside the three-point line.
There were only 3 seconds left in the attack time. Although there was no one in front of Leonard, Clark was very quick to defend. He jumped high and wanted to prevent Leonard from shooting.
At this time, it doesn’t matter whether the opponent will make fake moves or not, as long as you interfere with him!
Anyway, there are only three seconds left. If you have the ability, break through!
What's more, Draymond Green is still under the basket!
Clay is very calm.
Leonard is also a big-hearted person. He also scanned the timer. Facing Clay who rushed towards him, Leonard was unmoved at all. He raised his hand and shot!
The basketball flew toward the basket, and with a "swish" sound, it hit the net!
There are 7 seconds left in the game and the Menglong lead by 3 points!
The score became 111:114.
The moment the ball was scored, the Air Canada Center arena let out a roar that echoed through the sky!
Anyone who knows a little bit about basketball will know what it means to lead by three points in the last 7 seconds!
The Menglong team is going to win!
The Menglong team is going to win the championship!
The Menglong team is only one step away from the championship!
Deng Fang frowned slightly and called a timeout.
Leonard is really great, but luck doesn't seem to be on his side.
After the timeout, the Warriors served from the frontcourt.
After taking a look at the Warriors' position, the Menglong immediately called a timeout.
After the timeout, the Warriors served, and the Menglong adopted a double-teaming tactic, determined not to give Curry or Ke Lai a chance to catch the ball!
Green had no choice but to serve the ball to Looney.
The Menglong immediately attacked Looney and adopted foul tactics.
Nas is indeed a good coach and has a very clear mind.
As long as the Splash Brothers are not allowed to take free throws, the Menglongs will be more than half successful!
As expected, Looney made one of two free throws, and the score became 112:114. The Warriors were 2 points behind with 5 seconds left in the game.
The Menglong lead by 2 points and still have the ball. The situation is great!
Nas called the last timeout and gave the players a good arrangement.
As long as the ball is released, you will win!
Wait for the Warriors to foul, then make free throws, then foul the Warriors players, and the game is basically over.
When you foul a Warriors player, you don’t have to worry about who it is, even if it’s Curry taking a free throw!
Because there is no time!
After the timeout, Nurse stood on the sidelines watching the game with a blank expression, waiting for the final moment to come.
There is no other way, I have the advantage and I have the confidence in my heart.
Knowing that the Warriors were likely to foul, Nurse specifically asked Siakam to serve, and also took out Van Jordan and replaced him with Danny Green.
Siakam's free throw shooting is average, and Danny Green is a veteran who will be tested in the end, and his mental quality should be better than Van Jordan's.
Deng Fang was also prepared for this. Siakam served, and the Warriors focused on Lowry, Leonard and Gasol, and did not give the three of them a chance.
Siakam had no choice but to pass the ball to Danny Green in the frontcourt.
As soon as Danny Green caught the ball, Draymond Green and Clay came over to attack.
Although Danny Green has played in many playoffs and finals, he has always been a role player, just a fixed-point shooter and not proficient in dribbling.
Usually the ball won't reach him at critical moments.
This is the seventh game of the finals. If this ball is messed up, I will be the eternal sinner of Menglong!
This is how people are, the more they are afraid of something, the more likely they will be!
Seeing Draymond Green and Clay coming over to press, Danny Green immediately swayed and subconsciously wanted to pass the ball.
But the Warriors' defensive formation was very good, and Danny Green had no chance to pass the ball.
Draymond Green didn't care about this. He waved his arms and grabbed the ball in Danny Green's hand, baring his teeth and claws in an extremely scary way.
At this point in the game, unless there is an obvious foul, the referee will not blow the whistle.
Danny Green subconsciously wanted to dribble away from Green, but unexpectedly, Kelai came behind him and took the basketball out of his hand!
Both Clay and Draymond Green have physical advantages and top-notch defensive awareness. It is no problem to deal with Danny Green!
These are all arrangements by Deng Fang, aimed at Danny Green!
Just no foul!
Even a foul is a choice after pressing!
Active fouling is never a wise choice!
Since a foul is going to happen, why not take a gamble?
If the referee doesn't blow the whistle, they will make money. Even if the referee blows the whistle, it doesn't matter. Most teams will choose to take the initiative to foul!
Deng Fang's strategy is very wise, and Draymond Green and Clay's execution is also very good. They are calm and decisive, and their strikes are accurate and ruthless!
As soon as the basketball fell from Danny Green's hand, Draymond Green immediately picked it up.
At this moment, Curry, who was chasing Lowry in the frontcourt, also saw all this. He immediately dropped Lowry and ran to the top of the key.
I dare not say anything else about Draymond Green. His vision is absolutely top-notch, and his ability to organize and pass is also outstanding!
Seeing that Curry was empty, Draymond Green did not hesitate and threw the ball directly to Curry.
The basketball flew toward Curry like a cannonball.
Lowry also reacted and immediately pounced on Curry.
Curry received the basketball without hesitation, raised his hand and shot!
One second left in the game!
As soon as the basketball was released, Lowry jumped on Curry!
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
