This game is very important to the Cavaliers. If they lose again, they will be backed by a cliff with no way to retreat. Moreover, the next game will be an away game, which will be unlucky, so this is a game that must be won.
However, determination alone is not enough. In the competitive arena, strength must speak for itself.
Although they beat the Warriors in the last game, everyone knows how much is due to strength, how much is due to off-court factors, and how much is due to luck.
Everyone has seen the Warriors' state this season. They have set a historical record. It is no exaggeration to say that they are unbeatable!
Even though it was a bit bumpy against the Thunder, they won easily in the end.
The Cavaliers suffered a disastrous defeat at the Warriors' home court in the first two games. The Splash Brothers didn't even put in much effort and won the game with just their role players.
After the game, netizens even laughed and said: "The Warriors are so shameless. They are leading by 30 points and they even use Barbosa, the killer..."
Therefore, the Cavaliers players know the true strength comparison between the two teams.
Fortunately, Tyronn Lue's chicken soup skills are good enough, and the Emperor can also inspire people, so the Cavaliers' morale seems to be fine.
The Cavaliers started with a one-on-one duel between James and Irving, with occasional pick-and-rolls, and the offense was simple and rough.
There is no way, the team built with James as the core plays like this, one star shoots everywhere, the emperor breaks through alone, attracts flankers, and then splits the ball and shoots three-pointers.
Once James takes a break, Irving comes up and works alone, which is simple and rough, and the effect is good.
Relying on their super personal ability, the Cavaliers' style of play is still very useful in the regular season, and the effect is also good in the playoffs. After all, the hard power is there, and the strength is enough to crush them.
But it won't work when facing a team like the Warriors.
Because the Warriors are better than the Cavaliers on both offense and defense!
In this game, the Warriors did a good job on the defensive end and dared to increase their intensity. Once physical confrontation began, James and Irving's shooting percentages dropped a lot.
Iguodala, Barnes, Clay, and Draymond Green took turns to play. Without the special care of the referee, the Cavaliers' offense suddenly became difficult.
On the other hand, the Splash Brothers found their form and swept away the gloom of the previous games. The two of them fired with full firepower, shooting inside and outside, and constantly scoring points, helping the Warriors quickly widen the point difference.
After the first quarter, the Warriors led by 11 points.
James did not rest in the second quarter and led the team in the battle, regaining a few points against the Warriors' substitutes.
However, when both starters returned to the court, the Cavaliers were at a disadvantage again.
Fortunately, James found his touch and made two three-pointers before halftime, which narrowed the point difference to single digits.
The situation was very unfavorable for the Cavaliers, and the Emperor looked unhappy when the players left the game.
I've been beaten like this and I'm still lagging behind. If I continue like this, I'm going to die...
It seems that some measures will be taken in the second half...
In fact, the intensity of the confrontation between the two teams in the first half was not low, but the referee's whistle was not biased. The point difference showed the difference in strength between the two teams. This cannot be solved by James just getting angry.
The second half started quickly. Encouraged by James, the Cavaliers' morale remained intact and they fought fiercely. However, the Warriors were in better shape and performed well on both offense and defense.
James broke into the penalty area and was blocked continuously. The Warriors launched two fast breaks, and the point difference quickly widened to double digits.
James missed consecutive three-pointers. Turning around, Curry succeeded in a one-on-one, hitting two long-range three-pointers, and the point difference went straight to 20 points.
Tyronn Lue quickly called a timeout.
During the timeout, James looked angry and kept yelling at his teammates: "We have to work hard! We have to work hard! We have a chance!"
"Push in, draw a foul, just knock one of Curry and Green down!"
"The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit. Be tough and be ruthless in order to win!"
Obviously, the emperor is angry and wants to fight with all his strength. He needs his subordinates to fight with him!
The emperor's majesty is still there. After the timeout, the Cavaliers' defensive strength increased again.
Curry broke through, and Jr. Smith slapped Curry on the hand. The referee did not say anything. James rushed forward after receiving the basketball, and when he reached the penalty area, he dunked.
Green caught the ball and dunked, and James came to defend him and slapped him in the face. The referee still didn't say anything, and the Cavaliers succeeded in another fast break.
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After several consecutive attacks to no avail, the Cavaliers narrowed the point difference to 9 points, and Deng Fang called a timeout.
After the timeout, the Warriors brought on Bogut and replaced Barnes.
In terms of physical confrontation, the Australians still have to be tough, and Barnes is too honest.
There is nothing wrong with the referee in this game. In this case, the Cavaliers made a big move and did not blow the whistle. The Warriors just did the same!
Curry dribbled the ball at the top of the arc. Bogut came up to pick and roll. Jr. Smith didn't pay much attention and hit the ground directly. The referee ignored it. Curry raised his hand and shot. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
James and TT were in a pick-and-roll, Iguodala was blocked, and Bogut shrank behind. James didn't care and rushed straight in. Bogut slapped James to the ground!
The referee finally blew the whistle.
James made two free throws.
The point difference is still ten points.
The Splash Brothers moved without the ball and forced a switch. Curry singled out TT. He made a feint and shot directly. TT flew over and the basketball passed through the tip of TT's hand. When Curry was jumped, the basketball hit the net at the same time. Three plus one!
The score difference came to 14 points!
Looking at TT getting up, James looked so angry that he wanted to eat him.
After finally recovering a little bit of the point difference, we just went back again!
If this continues, it looks like I have to explain myself again...
If the explanation is given this time and the next game is played normally, the Cavaliers will most likely lose.
This can't go on like this!
James had anger in his eyes, but his mind was very calm.
You must find a breakthrough!
There must be a breakthrough!
Curry?
No, this guy is too honest, no matter how provocative he is, it will be useless!
Even if Curry were to be punched, the best he could do would be to push the bull, and it would be impossible for him to take action.
Besides, even if Curry takes action, it's useless to be called a flagrant foul. The kid was innocent before, so a flagrant foul is useless!
And if you do this, you will probably get a technical foul or a flagrant foul!
not worth it!
Not a good deal!
If Curry can't do it, Green will be the only one!
If others can’t, it’s meaningless!
The most important things for the Warriors are Curry and Green. These two are the Warriors' most indispensable players, one on offense and one on defense.
As long as Green is taken down, we will have a chance!
Yes, it’s Green!
That kid had two flagrant fouls before, and his accumulated points are 3 points. He is still one point short of being suspended!
Moreover, Green is very emotional and vicious, and he is not a good person in the eyes of the referee!
Just like that, make a fuss about Green and get rid of him!
