The Heat dare to bet because they think Barnes is just a rookie, and the Warriors dare to bet because Deng Fang knows that James' three-pointers are unreliable!
If it is the last ball, then James is indeed more reliable.
There is no doubt that the mental quality of superstars at critical moments is much stronger than that of role players.
But a whole 48-minute game is different.
If you have the ability, then you have it. If you don’t have it, you can’t always be fooled!
Deng Fang is convinced that Barnes has three-pointers, and his shooting percentage is quite impressive, while James is a parallel import, and his secret will be exposed if he shoots too many!
Barnes made a three-pointer, but the Heat didn't take it seriously.
Curry still breaks through and scores, and most of the opportunities come from Barnes.
One three-pointer, two three-pointers, three three-pointers...
In just three minutes, Barnes took 6 three-pointers and hit 5 of them!
The sixth three-pointer was missed, but Curry picked up a long rebound, raised his hand and hit a three-pointer, and the basketball went hollow into the net!
After scoring 6 three-pointers in a row, the Warriors directly stopped the Heat at 18:5!
The score difference has come to 1 point!
The 17-point difference was reduced to 1 point in just over 3 minutes!
Spoelstra looked very ugly.
I bet for a whole game, and Barnes' three-point shot never came out, but Deng Fang still didn't replace Barnes. When the opportunity arose, Barnes still made a decisive move!
It's just a missed shot, the key is that he can still make a shot!
Where is the reasoning behind this?
Deng Fang is so courageous. For a rookie to take so many shots in the finals, he is not afraid of being scolded if he loses?
No matter what he thinks, no matter how depressed he is, Spoelstra has to make a decision now, that is, should he let Barnes go?
This is a problem.
Logically speaking, Barnes should be shorted.
The Splash Brothers cannot be released. Tucker and Ariza's three-pointers are obviously more stable. If they are to be released, they can only release Barnes.
But Barnes is feeling hot now, so it's not a problem for him to take a three-pointer in the open position!
In the end, Spoelstra made a compromise, that is, he would not short anyone.
Defend normally, test the Warriors' passing, pounce wherever there is an opening, forget about it if you can't turn around, and let nature take its course!
This is also a way.
To put it bluntly, I don’t dare to short Barnes.
This is what makes me scared of being thrown by Barnes!
The game continues.
Chalmers still sticks to the defense, and Curry certainly won't be polite and still breaks through and scores the ball.
The Heat have a small lineup and are quick to cover up defense. It is basically impossible for Curry's pass to have a chance.
But no matter how fast people run, they are not as fast as the speed of the ball. No matter how the Heat defend, there will always be openings.
This time it’s Tucker, next time it’s Clay, and next time, it’s probably Curry!
After Curry passes the ball, he will not stand still under the basket. He will immediately run to the three-point line and prepare to catch the ball!
Another advantage of doing this is to leave space in the penalty area for teammates to break through!
With a feint, if the opponent jumps up, his teammates can easily break through to the basket and score.
The Heat's defense is no longer targeted, and the Warriors have opportunities to take action.
Although the Heat are quick to cover defense, the Warriors still have many open opportunities!
Tucker made a three-pointer from the corner, and immediately Clay made another open shot at 45 degrees, followed by Curry's three-pointer from the corner, and then Barnes' dunk after a feint!
Fortunately, the Warriors' three-point shooting percentage was average. Although they were all open, they only made 2 of 7 three-pointers.
On the Heat's side, James found his touch again, Wade also broke through and drew fouls and scored a few points, and the point difference between the two teams returned to 10 points again.
Soon, there were only more than 3 minutes left in the game, and the score became 99:90.
Deng Fang called a timeout.
After the timeout, Curry dribbled to the frontcourt and accelerated. Chalmers quickly retreated. Curry immediately pulled the ball back, then collected the ball and shot.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
There was a burst of cheers from the Oracle Arena!
"Fuck, Curry finally took action!"
"Curry's emergency three-pointer is here!"
"Day-to-day mode is finally on!"
"Curry, MVP!"
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Chalmers never expected that Curry would come up with such a move!
Curry had made nearly ten breakthroughs in a row before, and not once did he make a sudden dribble stop!
Chalmers took it for granted that Curry would break through and score, or break to the basket to cause damage and stand at the free throw line to score.
That's why he was shaken away.
Curry, on the other hand, was well prepared and very confident in his shot.
This is Deng Fang’s special arrangement.
Curry, it’s your turn!
It's almost time for your show!
I have been breaking through and scoring for such a long time, deliberately suppressing the desire to take action, just for the current explosion!
By breaking through and scoring the ball, Curry has finished warming up.
By passing the ball, Curry also got two open three-point opportunities and hit one of them.
about there!
It's time to show off your sword!
Curry made a three-pointer, and the score became 99:93, with a score difference of 6 points.
Looking back, James was not to be outdone and also responded with a three-pointer.
This three-pointer also made Spoelstra's hanging heart return to its original position.
Spoelstra almost called a timeout just now.
What, Curry hit a pull-up three-pointer?
Isn't this a good sign?
This is a very dangerous signal!
Once Curry finds his form, the game will be over in minutes!
Fortunately, James came back and hit a three-pointer, which prevented Spoelstra from calling a timeout.
Unexpectedly, before Spoelstra's hanging heart was completely settled, Curry reached the frontcourt and raised his hand and hit another three-pointer!
There wasn’t even a fake move this time!
Thrown at Chalmers!
Yes, throw it away!
It looks like it was thrown around!
But the basketball is very obedient, like a precision-guided missile, it hits the net again!
The point difference is still 6 points.
Looking back, Wade broke through to the penalty area, shook Clay, stood on the free throw line and scored 2 points.
When the Warriors attacked, Curry made a bow and sent Chalmers flying to the basket. James came to cover the defense. Curry threw the ball into the air. Barnes slipped from the bottom corner and hit a dunk!
When the Heat attacked, James hesitated in the face of Ariza who took a step back. He tried to break through several times but failed, and finally had to reluctantly shoot a three-pointer.
The basketball bounced off the rim, and Tucker picked up the rebound and threw it directly into the frontcourt.
Ariza ran very fast. He caught the basketball and went straight to the basket.
Curry also ran back immediately, and between him and Barnes was Wade.
Wade didn't hesitate and ran toward the basket quickly.
Don't think about anything, just protect the restricted area first!
Letting Ariza go for an empty layup won't work!
Unexpectedly, Ariza did not hold Wade up for a layup, but went to the free throw line and passed the basketball.
The one who caught the ball was Curry outside the 45-degree three-point line!
Curry caught the ball without hesitation, raised his hand and shot!
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
Wade stood under the basket in a daze.
What?
Ariza doesn't even have the chance to make a fast break layup, but has to pass it out for Curry to throw a three-pointer?
You are a veteran!
Fast break to the basket to score is the way to go!
What you did is wrong and you will be scolded by the head coach!