At the beginning of the second quarter, it was time for substitutes. Love, Shumpert, Bogut and Livingston all came up.
However, what was different from the previous game was that Deng Fang replaced Barnes, who was the first to leave the game in the first quarter.
Barnes' three-point shooting is not good this season.
But when it came to the bench, Barnes was obviously much stronger.
In addition, Deng Fang also appropriately increased Barbosa's playing time.
After the first timeout of the first quarter, Barbosa came on the court to replace Barnes.
This is two or three minutes earlier than usual.
This season, Barnes' three-point shooting has been very difficult in the playoffs, and this is also a point that the Cavaliers have taken advantage of.
The Cavaliers often ask Barnes' defenders to shrink and help defend the basket, even if they leave Barnes wide open.
The fact is that Barnes did live up to the Cavaliers' hopes. Historically, one of the reasons why the Warriors lost in the 16th Finals was that he couldn't make any three-pointers.
And his offensive ability with the ball is not strong either.
Therefore, Deng Fang increased Barbosa's playing time.
Barbosa's three-point shooting is very accurate, and his breakthrough is even better.
Even if time is running out and Curry has no chance to get the ball, the Warriors have one more option.
Of course, Barbosa is not tall enough and cannot compare with Barnes on the defensive end.
However, guarding against a Richard Jefferson is still no problem.
It's okay against Jr. Smith.
The Cavaliers played Irving during this period, and James habitually sat off the court to rest.
It has to be said that James is too important to the Cavaliers. When he is not on the court, the Cavaliers have some problems on the defensive end. The rotation is not timely and the offensive end is not so tacit.
Irving was better at playing alone. He missed a few forced shots, but was caught by the Warriors and hit a few counterattacks. The score was quickly overtaken.
Playing away from home is another last-ditch battle on the edge of a cliff. What we fear most is falling behind.
The pressure of losing is huge. In the roar of 20,000 spectators, it is difficult for ordinary people to be able to remain calm when falling behind, not panic when making mistakes, not to be afraid of hands and feet when defending, and not to be afraid of hands and feet on offense.
arrive.
James was forced to play again.
However, James rested for two minutes, and the feeling did not continue.
You know, maintaining the feel and condition is also very important.
In the historical G6, although Green came back to play, his performance was sluggish throughout the game. Why?
The main reason is that G5 was suspended for several days!
No matter how hard a player practices, it is difficult to find the feeling on the court.
Therefore, some teams' series ends prematurely, and then they face opponents who are difficult to win but are very uncomfortable at first.
The reason is that there is no status.
The same game also has this problem.
Sometimes the opponent wants to take a free throw and the coach calls a timeout. One of the purposes is to interrupt the rhythm of the free throw shooter.
James was no exception. After resting for more than two minutes, he felt completely gone.
When playing away from home, the biggest fear is being overtaken.
The momentum has been reversed. The Warriors have a better understanding of each other, their tactics are more diverse, and all players on the field are playing with more passion.
It is very dangerous for a trapped animal to fight, but when the trapped animal is about to fall, merit will be rewarded, so everyone must fight bravely and move forward.
Now, even if James plays, it will be difficult to stop the decline.
After all, this is the Warriors' home court, and the referees will not deliberately give James preferential treatment.
Soon, the second quarter ended, and the score was fixed at 57:42.
"It looks like the Cavaliers' defeat is certain." Mark Jackson commented in the commentary box.
"Well, I agree, they can think about what to do next season?" Jeff Van Gundy nodded.
The second half started quickly, and during the intermission, Tyronn Lue once again made a pot of fresh and thick chicken soup.
However, chicken soup will fail if you drink too much. The Cavaliers resisted for two minutes, but the Warriors' defensive rotations were very coordinated. James and Irving made several shots while facing people.
Fortunately, with good luck, the two of them made three three-pointers.
However, as the Splash Brothers felt better, Yong Sanfeng also arrived on time.
The Cavaliers were completely defeated.
The score difference instantly reached more than 20 points.
At the end of the third quarter, the score was fixed at 88:63.
Playing away from home, you are lagging behind by a big score, and your opponent has a strong army and does not give you any opportunity to take advantage of it. In this situation, there is nothing anyone can do.
James and Irving did not rest in the fourth quarter and continued to play.
Deng Fang also sent the Five Death Squad members directly.
This is the decisive battle, even if you get injured, you won’t hesitate!
In two minutes, the score difference did not change at all, it was still more than 20 points.
James and Irving also became disinterested and lost their fighting spirit.
Tyronn Lue sighed, called a timeout and replaced James and Irving, admitting defeat.
When the game started again, both teams put on substitutes, and it became a complete waste time.
"Is this the longest garbage time in Finals history?" Jeff Van Gundy asked.
"Maybe." Mark Jackson replied: "I think all this is caused by James' jump in the fourth game. He stole the chicken but lost the rice. It suddenly destroyed the team's morale."
"Well, that's right. Even the team boss doesn't believe that his team can win the game openly. It's no wonder that his teammates have lost confidence." Jeff Van Gundy nodded.
"However, I don't think James has lost anything." Mark Jackson added: "If it hadn't been for that step, the Cavaliers would have fallen behind by a big score and were backed by a cliff, with little chance of winning. If that step was miscalculated, it wouldn't be the same.
Result? Did you lose anything?"
After a pause, Mark Jackson added: "However, once that step successfully makes Chai Meng fall into a trap and make irrational attacks, then he will definitely be suspended, and once Chai Meng is suspended, the final result will not be the same."
That’s for sure. Why not do something with such a great risk-benefit ratio?”
"I admit that there is no problem with your statement." Jeff Van Gundy said: "Indeed, you will lose anyway. You may win if you gamble. Why not gamble? Smart people will make this choice. I can only say that chasing dreams is more important.
Calm down and be more alert.”
"I don't think so." Mark Jackson said: "I have inside information, saying that during the last timeout, Steve Kerr gave a lecture to Dream Chaser for a long time and even gave him a special lesson. That's why this happened.
the result of."
"Ah?! There is such a thing!" Jeff Van Gundy said in surprise: "If it is true, it means that Steve is too powerful and knows things like a god!"
"Indeed!" Mark Jackson said: "You know, the Warriors were in the lead at that time and the situation was under control. It was really not something ordinary people could do at that time to be prepared for danger in times of peace."
I have to say that it is really rare for Mark Jackson to make such a comment about Cole.
After all, Cole is Mark Jackson's successor. Cole took over after Mark Jackson was fired by the Warriors.
Moreover, the Warriors have flourished since Kerr took office, reaching the Finals and winning the championship in his first season.
The better off your ex is, the more miserable you are.
To be able to give such an evaluation to his successor, it can only be said that Mark Jackson really admires Cole.
Of course, to be precise, I admire Deng Fang.
There are more than three minutes left in the fourth quarter, and the score has reached 112:85.
The Warriors have their second championship firmly in hand.
