Obviously, luck is not on the Warriors' side today.
Although Azubuike shot decisively, the basketball still hit the basket and bounced out.
In fact, Azubuike's three-pointer is relatively reliable.
But the Cavaliers still chose to short Azubuike!
Curry can’t let go!
You can't let go even if you beat him to death!
Not even 0 out of 10 shots!
You can’t let go of the big Lopez either!
If a big center is allowed to receive the ball and move down to the penalty area, whoever lets him go is seeking death!
Laga Bell and Prince are both veterans. They have been tested for a long time and have proven themselves as shooters. They cannot be let go!
Only Azubuike, at such a young age, made it to the playoffs for the first time, and even the finals for the first time!
No matter how accurate the previous shots were, it was still a regular season game!
Can you still shoot accurately in the playoffs?
What about the finals?
It’s getting everyone’s attention now!
If it is a normal shot, it may be fine, but if your opponent deliberately leaves you open and allows you to shoot easily, you may be soft!
They were playing five defenses and four, and my teammates were under a lot of pressure. The outcome depended on whether I made the shot or not!
After a season of hard work, now it depends on my performance?
If you can't hit these open three-pointers, then...
What is experience?
Experience means seeing, experiencing, experiencing!
Having never played in the finals and experienced this kind of pressure, many people couldn't stand it and collapsed.
Normally, the collapse may involve crying and venting, but when it comes to the finals, the collapse may be characterized by weakness, hesitation, and even less daring to vote!
Azubuike is not hesitant, but there is definitely pressure.
And it's much bigger than before.
Especially if the first one doesn't go in.
The Cavaliers' strategy is very clear, which is to flank Curry and let Azubuike go!
Test your psychological quality!
For the third time in a row, the Warriors' open space came from Azubuike.
Unfortunately, Azubuike didn't feel good today.
Coupled with his young age, Azubuike felt unsure after the first one failed to score. He began to hesitate in the next two, and in the end, he failed to make three three-pointers.
The less you advance, the more the other party will let you go!
Deng Fang could have called a timeout to let Azubuike adjust, but he did not do so.
Azubuike is a very reliable player. Through daily training, we can see that his three-pointers are guaranteed.
The temporary inaccuracy is just a matter of feel, and the only way to adjust his mentality is through Azubuike.
Replacing Azubuike at this time is likely to damage his morale and make him doubt himself even more!
Isn't it just gambling? Who is afraid of whom?
Can the Cavaliers know Azubuike better than Deng Fang?
impossible!
So Deng Fang did not choose to call a timeout and replace Azubuike.
On the defensive end, the Cavaliers are lucky, and on the offensive end, the Cavaliers are also very well prepared.
Especially James, he has a hot touch.
If the CIC scores one, let’s keep going!
After two more mid-range shots, James suddenly gained confidence.
Seeing that Laga Bell was still huddled inside, James started shooting three-pointers.
Lagabell's strategy is to prevent breakthrough shots and keep one step away from James.
If Laga Bell makes a mid-range shot, he has to make a save. There is almost no interference when James wants to shoot a three-pointer.
Feeling good, James scored two three-pointers in a row!
Coupled with three mid-range shots, the Cavaliers suddenly led by 12 points!
12:0!
The Warriors got off to a very bad start.
After another two minutes of play, the Warriors only scored 1 point, which was obtained by Curry's free throw after the Cavaliers defended for three seconds.
The score difference reached 14 points, and Deng Fang had to call a timeout.
It's just that Azubuike has a bad touch, but he will be in trouble if he can't guard against the Cavaliers' offense.
Of course, Deng Fang didn't have any good ideas. The timeout was more to interrupt James' rhythm.
There is no problem with the defensive strategy. The score is behind just because James feels so good.
Even if Curry's touch comes, the opponent can't guard him!
The difference is that it is a high probability event for Curry to find the touch, while it is a small probability event for James.
Who doesn’t eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year?
Of course, no matter who it is, no matter how small the probability is, as long as he finds his touch, he must limit his shooting.
Especially the boss of the team!
The boss of every team has unlimited firing rights. If James, who has found his touch, is allowed to shoot at will, the game will be unplayable.
After the timeout, the Warriors replaced Livingston and DeAndre Jordan.
Curry came down to rest for a while.
Since the offense is unfavorable, then it is better to defend.
Since James feels hot, let's double attack!
How the Cavaliers defend Curry, how the Warriors defend James!
In terms of double attack and defense change alone, the Warriors are much better than the Cavaliers!
In particular, the Warriors' Iron-Locked Bronze Man Formation does an even better job in this regard.
The Warriors have changed people, and the Cavaliers have also changed players.
Varejao goes off, Gibson comes on, and the Cavaliers let Jamison play center!
Mike Brown is very calm. He knows that if James opens up, the Warriors will definitely use a flanking tactic.
In this case, we need to bring in the team’s most reliable shooters!
Let’s see if you dare to attack from a flank!
The Cavaliers' four shooters lined up on the outside, and James attacked alone with the ball.
Shooting one star everywhere is the best way to utilize the space on the court.
The Warriors replaced James with Prince.
The Warriors also played this lineup for a long time in the last game.
The difference is that in the last game, the Warriors dared to let James shoot a three-pointer, but in this game, the Warriors did not dare.
James' touch was hot, and Prince was very close.
This situation is ideal for James.
James' movement control skills are still very good.
Coupled with the strength advantage, once the opponent is close to the defense, it is very easy for James to break through.
But Prince has no choice. James' touch is coming, so he can't be allowed to shoot!
James broke to the basket easily.
However, the Warriors were well prepared, and Jordan kept wandering near the penalty area.
James will not act recklessly.
Jordan shrinks back, there must be space outside!
James immediately passed the ball to Jamison in the corner.
The Warriors' defense rushed over immediately!
Jamison was also ready, and he quickly passed the ball.
The Warriors' defense is fast, but no matter how fast the players move, they can't match the speed of the ball.
The Cavaliers were well prepared. After three passes and two downs, they still found the open Anthony Parker.
The Warriors couldn't make up the defense, and Anthony Parker raised his hand and shot.
The basketball hits the net!
The point difference has widened a bit.
There is no problem with the Warriors' defense, but there is nothing they can do if the Cavaliers feel good.
Although there are still five players from Livingston, the Warriors' defense is still somewhat different from the previous game.
Why?
Because James voted!
When James retreated beyond the three-point line in the last game, Jordan would not follow him, but asked his teammates to switch defense nearby.
Doing this will give James a second or two of free time.
But because James is not a good shooter, the Warriors dare to do this.
But today James took a shot, and Jordan had to defend.
As a result, the Warriors' inside line will be empty, and someone must come back to help defend.
After all, Jordan is a center, so he must be slower to defend on the outside.
So the Cavaliers easily found open shooting opportunities.
