Although the Warriors' offense is not very good, under the airtight defense, the Warriors can still score by relying on defensive counterattacks.
The game went very quickly, and the first quarter was over in a flash.
The score became 31:29!
The Warriors went ahead by two points.
This is the first tug-of-war between the two teams since the series began.
For the Jazz, Deron, Miles and Matthews all played the entire first quarter, and all three of them were sweating profusely when they finished the game.
Soon the second quarter of the game started.
The Warriors replaced Curry, Belinelli, Anthony Morrow, Radmanovic and Lopez.
This is a pure offensive lineup.
What Deng Fang was thinking was that at the beginning of the second quarter, we took on Curry and tried to widen the point difference.
Why?
Because it’s time for Jazz to come on the bench!
The Jazz usually fight with eight players. In addition to the usual seven players, there is also Ronnie Price.
There is no way, everyone else can step in when they are tired. Only Deron, there is no good substitute.
Ronnie Price is the only backup point guard on the team.
Ronnie Price's shooting is very average, and opponents often let him go.
But Deron has played a whole quarter and must rest.
So what the Jazz replaced should be Ronnie Price and a few others.
But what Deng Fang didn't expect was that the Jazz actually took the starting lineup!
Deron, Miles, Matthews, Korver and Millsap!
Deron, Miles and Matthews played a whole quarter!
I have to say, Mr. Sloan is ruthless!
The Warriors' lineup is characterized by strong offensive firepower, but its shortcomings are slow movement and poor defense.
But the advantage of this Jazz lineup is that it is fast and accurate in three-pointers!
Obviously, Deng Fang was at a disadvantage again this time.
The Jazz relied on their speed to constantly flank Lopez, and at the same time they also bullied Radmanovic and Anthony Morrow's slow pace on the offensive end.
Soon, the Jazz took back the lead.
However, the game only lasted 3 minutes before the Jazz called a timeout.
There is no other way. The three of Delong have been fighting continuously for too long and must take a break.
The score became 40:45, and the Jazz led by 5 points.
Although Deron and others have to take a rest, at least they have regained the lead, which is enough.
The only thing left is to hold on for a while and wait for Delong and others to come back.
There is no way, this is the disadvantage of so few people who can play ball!
After the timeout, the Jazz replaced Ronny Price, Matthews, Korver, Boozer and Okur.
The Warriors lineup remains unchanged.
Finally, when you came on the bench, why should I make a substitution?
The game continues.
The Jazz's strategy is very clear, which is defense!
Even if you kill him, you can't let Curry shoot!
When there is an opening, cover it.
Everyone on the Jazz team worked hard, even Korver, who was slower, chased Curry desperately.
The Warriors' positional battle is not ideal.
However, without Deron, the Jazz's offense was very poor, and the Warriors used defensive counterattacks to score several points.
Curry has finally opened.
However, Curry only succeeded in a layup and still had no chance to make a three-pointer.
Six minutes later, the score was tied again by the Warriors.
After another minute of play, the Warriors led by 3 points.
The Jazz called a timeout.
That's almost it. Deron and Miles have rested for more than 5 minutes.
Including the pause time, the rest time is almost 6 or 7 minutes.
After the timeout, the Jazz replaced Deron, Miles, Matthews, Millsap and Boozer.
The only choice is to sacrifice Matthews.
There is no way, the Jazz really has no one available.
Fortunately, Matthews's defensive task is not heavy, and on the offensive end, he only plays the role of a fixed-point shooter.
After playing for more than 6 minutes, Curry and Lopez went to rest, and Deng Fang replaced Livingston and DeAndre Jordan.
The defensive lineup is on the line again.
If you are ahead, I will defend with you.
Anyway, in an away game, the uglier the game, the better.
As long as you cannot create an offensive climax, it will be difficult to gain momentum.
As long as we keep grinding, we won't be afraid!
Our advantage is the large number of people!
The Warriors fought hard on defense, and the Jazz didn't show any weakness.
What Mr. Sloan is best at is defense, and what he is best at is inspiring fighting spirit.
Matthews, you're not tired!
If we hold on a little longer, we'll be ahead!
After you win the game, rest as you wish!
The game completely turned into a meat-and-potatoes battle, with both teams working hard on the defensive end.
Under tight defense, the two teams began a blackmail battle.
The Warriors miss a shot, and the Jazz immediately hit one!
The Jazz missed a three-pointer, and the Warriors paid tribute by not touching.
Soon, the second quarter of the game was over.
The score between the two teams became 55:52, and the Warriors still led by three points.
Although the Warriors are still in the lead, they are much worse than the previous two games.
The Warriors had a big lead at halftime in the previous two games.
Jazz fans are already very content.
After halftime, Lopez scored the most points for the Warriors with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Curry scored 8 points by relying on counterattacks and free throws, but he sent out 10 assists in the first half!
There is no way, this is the price that the Jazz must pay for the double attack!
The Jazz's top scorer was Millsap, who scored 23 points in the first half.
This is also caused by the Warriors' defensive strategy.
I have no choice but to accept defeat.
Under the Warriors' targeted defense, Deron was still in the doldrums, scoring only 5 points, 4 assists, and 2 turnovers.
Soon, the intermission ended and the game continued.
In the third quarter, the Jazz were still starting with a super small lineup, the Warriors were also starting with Curry, and Lopez was the starting five!
Neither team changed their lineup this time.
The Jazz think the Warriors need to change their starting lineup, and the Warriors think so too.
Unexpectedly, neither team made any substitutions!
No matter how it is, it is still the same in response to all changes, and no one will suffer.
In the second half, the Jazz attacked Curry more resolutely.
This is the third quarter!
Yong Sanfeng must not appear!
How to prevent the Warriors from going crazy?
Double attack Curry!
Do whatever you want with the rest of the team, just don't let Curry shoot!
Especially shooting three-pointers!
It's really no good, even if Curry dunks!
The Warriors went crazy when they saw Curry making an unreasonable three-pointer!
Even if others score, they will not boost morale like Curry!
Mr. Sloan has figured it out, I will pinch Curry!
Get assists as you wish, don’t worry about scoring!
Double-attack Curry, block Lopez, and fill in any openings we have. Anyway, we are fast!
Even if the Warriors are given space on the perimeter, we are not afraid because our perimeter is equally accurate!
The Warriors' strategy is similar. As long as Millsap doesn't go inside, he can make a mid-range shot!
Of course, Deron can't take action easily either!
The physical fitness of the defender is definitely better than that of the center, and Deron is the boss of the Jazz, so guarding him will have a greater effect on the morale of the Jazz players.
Most of a team's tactics revolve around the team leader, otherwise why would he be the boss!
Once the team boss is guarded, problems will arise in the team's operation.
