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Chapter 132 Western Conference Semifinals, Spurs and Warriors
The two teams left the stadium with a 4-point difference. Whether it is the Spurs or the Warriors, there is no player who can walk into the player channel with a smile.

The one with the saddest expression was Durant.

He walked silently at the rear. Curry looked back at him. Just as he was about to walk towards him, he was pulled by Green to speak.

Zheng Long observed this.

If Kerr can't adjust the team atmosphere as soon as possible during the intermission, maybe the Warriors will usher in a collapse in the third quarter.

The intermission time is 15 minutes. The Warriors prepared a simple shooting game to warm up the game, but the fans may be too nervous about the situation in the second half and have no enthusiasm.

Nowadays.

Everyone in the Oracle Arena, before the whistle of the end of the game, probably couldn't let go of the hanging heart.

When the players returned to the court, the atmosphere of Oracle Arena was instantly ignited, and the home fans shouted wildly, hoping to inject energy into the Warriors players.

Zheng Long's eyes stayed on Durant all the time.

He talked and laughed with Green when he came out. It seems that Green, the leader of the Warriors' locker room, is indeed very important.

This is why the Warriors always keep Green.

If Curry is the soul and glue of the Warriors, then Green is like a knife in Curry's hand, cutting off all disunity and uncertain factors for Curry.

"In this case, I am looking forward to Durant's performance in the third quarter."

Zheng Long's soliloquy caught Lin Bao's attention, and Lin Bao said coquettishly, "You're too serious about watching today, you didn't talk to me much, you're just watching the game under the guise of a date!"

Hearing Lin Bao's little dissatisfaction.

Zheng Long patted Lin Bao's head: "Okay, good boy, I'll take you to a restaurant after the game."

In fact, Zheng Long had another word in his mind.

It is true that the main purpose of today is to watch the game, otherwise I would be crazy to come all the way to San Francisco, but I can't say this, I still have to coax.

The game continued.

Zheng Long began to watch without distraction.

Cole and Popovich both left today's starting lineup on the court at the beginning of the third quarter.

For such a crucial game, for the Warriors, if there are no accidents or injuries, it is estimated that they will fight to the end with the first start.

Popovich is not necessarily the case. It has never been his style to start deadly. It can be said that every Spurs player, whether starting or substituting, has tactics arranged by Popovich.

"Warriors' first-round offense."

"Currently they are 4 points behind and need to chase points as soon as possible."

"After Curry dribbled to the top of the arc, Durant came to assist with the pick-and-roll."

"Come on, come on, Dooku pick and roll!"

"Obviously, after the halftime break, Cole still hopes to let Curry and Durant play more cooperation, relying on the offensive threat of the two superstars to tear the Spurs' defense."

on the field.

Facing the pick-and-roll cooperation between Curry and Durant, the Spurs players reacted extremely quickly. Parker and Leonard quickly completed the defense switch.

At the same time, Adelaide, who was in charge of defending Green, also pulled out his position and formed a defense with Parker to prevent Curry or Durant from breaking through.

At the basket, Pau Gasol guards the basket, watching Green and Pachulia alone.

"After Curry used Durant's pick-and-roll, he didn't have a good shot."

"He chose to break through with the dribble, and Parker almost had the basketball cut off from his hand."

"Curry had to split the ball to Klay on the wing"

"But Danny Green was stuck in front of Klay, and Klay put his back to protect the ball with both hands."

"The round attack time is running out!"

"Clay chooses to do it himself! Turn his back and break through!"

"This ball!"

"Klay fell!!! Danny Green picked up the basketball, passed it to Parker, and the Spurs pushed for a counterattack fast break!"

"The goal was scored! The Warriors failed to narrow the point difference. Instead, the Spurs caught Clay's mistake and continued to expand their lead to 6 points!"

The Warriors' offensive failure this time made Kerr on the sidelines stomp his feet angrily and panicked.

He didn't expect that when he set up a pick-and-roll between Curry and Durant, the Spurs could still defend and restrict it so well that they even forced Durant and Curry to have no chance to take action.

And Clay's mistake this time is really helpless.

It is not easy to vote, and there is no one to respond.

What else can he do besides doing it himself?

As for fumbles.

Such images are not uncommon for Clay.

Clay's dribbling ability has indeed not reached the average line of an NBA guard. Even though his shooting and defensive abilities are among the top in the NBA, he really can't dribble.

The problem wasn't Klay's mistakes.

It's because the Spurs defended too well this round.

In preparing for this part before the game, Popovich is obviously better than Cole!

This round is a contest between coaches, not players.

In the next offensive round, under Cole's command, the Warriors decisively switched tactics.

It's still Curry who holds the ball and organizes the offense.

It seems that Cole has given up on letting Green be the "dealer" of this game. Green dealt the cards in the first half, which caused the Warriors to be thoroughly beaten by the Spurs. Changes must be made in the second half.

After Curry dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, Tony Parker immediately came up to defend, denying Curry any comfortable space to play the ball.

This time.

It was Warriors center Zha Pachulia who came to the top of the arc to pick and roll Curry.

This is also one of the Warriors' classic tactics, allowing the center to use its huge body to create room for Curry to shoot.

But Zhazha Pachulia is not the Australian No. [-] pick Bogut after all. Although his "stepping" ability is first-rate, the pick-and-roll is hard to say.

The Spurs didn't even have to switch.

Tony Parker came out of Pachulia's pick-and-roll and came to Curry again before Curry adjusted his shot.

However, the failure of the pick-and-roll did not prevent the Warriors from implementing the next tactics.

"After Pachulia's pick-and-roll ends, he rolls down quickly and looks back at the moon."

"Curry throws the ball to Pachulia."

"Pachulia got the ball, but Pau Gasol blocked his way with his body."

"He didn't seem to have the confidence to score on Pau Gasol, protecting the ball with both hands and looking for opportunities to pass."

"The basketball came to Green."

"Green passed the ball to Klay on the perimeter."

"Klay crosses the ball to Durant on the wing."

"Durant took a tentative step, feinted, stretched his bow and drew an arrow, and shot against Leonard!"

"Can this goal be scored?"

"This goal is scored!!!"

"Durant made a three-pointer!"

"The god of death has finally come! When the Warriors' offense was at a stalemate, Durant stood up. I forgot to bring the scythe in the first half. I just brought it out during the intermission!"

Spurs 52 to Warriors 49.

Durant's tyrannical goal undoubtedly gave the dull Oracle Arena a boost.

If the Spurs hadn't chosen to serve quickly, Durant might have even celebrated fiercely to vent his frustrations in the first half.

No one can guard me, do you think you Leonard can?

It doesn't make sense!

This goal also became the beginning of the death scythe, and Durant regained his self-confidence.

Started to lead the Warriors to chase points.

Leonard's restrictions on Durant still exist, but Durant has completely opened up, when the top scoring touch in history came.

Even God can't stop it!

"Durant received a pass from Curry, disguised himself in front of his body, and successfully relied on Leonard to drive inside."

"One step, two steps, horseback shooting, emergency stop jump shot!"

"Hit again!"

"Score 8 points in a row!!!"

"Durant scored 2 consecutive points in the past 8 minutes, helping the Warriors successfully tie the score!"

"With 5 minutes remaining at the end of the third quarter, the Spurs 64-64 the Warriors, and the two sides fought to a tie again!"

Durant's goal was enough for Popovich to call a timeout.

Due to the decline in the physical strength of Pau Gasol and Tony Parker, the overall defensive strength of the Spurs has obviously begun to decline.

Mr. Bobo is about to start operating.

Replaced Patrick Mills and Manu Ginobili on the court, and replaced Adelaide at the 5th position.

For the Warriors, Cole also replaced Pachulia, replaced him with Livingston, and let Green move to the 5th position.

Both sides put up small ball lineups.

The Spurs' substitutions were reasonable. Cole replaced Livingston again and replaced the scumbag, which was beyond Zheng Long's expectation.

It seems that Cole is going to use a small lineup against the Spurs' small lineup today. No matter which lineup is changed, he wants to maintain an advantage in the speed of the lineup.

This substitution game between the two sides will determine who can take the lead and enter the fourth quarter in the last 3 minutes of the third quarter.

"Ginobili, who is back on the court again, is very active."

"After receiving a pass from Mills, he successfully passed Clay and went into the penalty area."

"Snake step layup!"

"Two points scored!"

"Helped the Spurs regain the lead!"

"The Warriors' empty basket is the reason Ginobili was able to score easily."

"Where is Dreaming Green?"

"Oh, Chasing Dream Green was pulled to the bottom corner by Aldridge. In the defensive decision just now, Green gave up the defense and chose to watch Aldridge."

"Compared to the danger of losing 3 points, Green chose to send 2 points."

Ginobili, who was sent back to the court by Popovich, made a contribution in the first offensive round.

And the Warriors' offensive rounds.

Also just back on the court, Livingston held the ball and faced Mills who was defending him. After dribbling into the three-point line, he chose a back-up jumper!
This is also Livingston’s signature move!

Curry, Durant, Klay?
Three stars?

I don't pass it on!

Since the head coach asked me to play, I chose to do it myself!
"The Warriors tied the score again!"

"Today, both teams are united as one!"

"Whether it is the Spurs or the Warriors, there are a steady stream of players who stand up!"

"Perhaps, which side can stand out more players."

"Which side can win today!"

On the sidelines, seeing Livingston's goal, Zheng Long couldn't help applauding while the Warriors fans cheered.

This large point guard with a height of 2 meters, new fans only know that he is one of the most reliable bench gangsters of the Warriors.

Little did he know that he was also a talented No. 4 pick from high school.

He was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2004. Before he could redeem his talent, he suffered a leg fracture in the 2007 game that almost cost him his career.

However, he relied on his own hard work and perseverance to get over the injury, changed his style of play, regained a foothold in the NBA, and won the championship in the 14-15 season with the Warriors.

Cole and Popovich were tied in the second substitution contest.

Livingston has become the "demon knife" of the Warriors today.

When the third quarter is over.

Spurs 76-76 Warriors, no one was able to get an advantage from the opponent!
Zheng Long had to sigh.

Is this the strength of the healthy Spurs in the 16-17 season?
Under Popovich's coaching of "making the best use of everyone", it is enough to compete bravely with the universe!

The fourth quarter started quickly.

As soon as the confrontation intensity came up, Green pulled it to a new height.

"Aldridge got the ball from the baseline and chose to play Green."

"The confrontation between the two was very intense."

"Ade turned around and shot a jumper!"

"This ball!"

"Fly out!"

"Blocked by Green!!!"

"No, the referee blew the whistle, it's a thug foul!"

"Green seemed very dissatisfied with the referee's decision, and there were boos at Oracle Arena."

Zheng Long raised his head, and a slow-motion replay was playing on the big screen. This time, Green really hit the ball, not only the hit, but this time Green literally gritted his teeth and hit it.

A slap hit Adelaide's arm, which made Adelaide lose his balance and lost the ball in pain.

However, in the face of the ironclad evidence, Green chose to turn a blind eye, and still stood there and shouted dissatisfiedly, but controlled his volume.

The referee didn't seem to be bothered to be as knowledgeable as Green today.

After all, it is the home of the Warriors.

The two sides are so anxious.

As usual.

A technical foul must have been thrown directly in Green's face.

Time ticks by on the field.

You chase me between the two sides.

After your "Demon Sword", "Robot" and "Ade" sing, our "Moe God", "Buddha" and "Reaper" will appear on the stage.

With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the two sides fought to a tie again.

Spurs 96-96 Warriors.

"The next attack by the Warriors is likely to determine the outcome of today's battle at Tianwang Mountain!"

"Cole even called a timeout specifically."

"At this time, the timeout ends and the Warriors serve from the frontcourt."

For the Warriors' sideline serve tactic, the Spurs gave up double-teaming Curry and defended one-on-one.

Following Curry was Tony Parker, who Popovich had just replaced.

At this critical moment.

Popovich still chooses to believe in the old French sports car.

but.

Curry, who ran the whole field, seemed to have endless energy. He successfully used variable speeds to find himself a chance to catch the ball.

But after Curry received the ball, Tony Parker had already posted it.

Although the sports car is old, it can still run!
The Spurs point guard, who was once known for his speed in the league, kept up with Curry's speed.

The end of the game has entered the countdown.

The Spurs waited patiently for the Warriors' offense. Now if they fouled, it would be tantamount to giving away points, and the Warriors obviously would not leave them much time to attack.

and so.

The Spurs' plan was to successfully defend the shot and go to overtime.

"Curry has the basketball in his hands and kills the game time."

"The last 10 seconds of the round's attack time."

"Durant waved for the ball."

"Curry. Choose to believe in Durant!"

"Let the god of death come!"

At this time, the fans in Oracle Arena covered their mouths, they did not dare to make a sound, and they were worried.

Durant's eyes were fiery, and the moment he caught the ball, he waved his hands and feinted.

Then he put his shoulder on Leonard's chest, creating space for himself and looking for a shooting rhythm.

Suddenly.

He raised his head, raised his hand, and chose a dry pull jumper again!
Just do it!
This ball!
Leonard has tried to take off and reach out to block!
But still let Durant successfully send the ball out safely!

Wonderful arc across the air.

Zheng Long stood up at the same time and patted Lin Bao on the head.

"Let's go, it's over, I'll take you to a restaurant."

"what?"

Before Linbao could react, the basketball thrown by Durant flipped into the net.

The entire Oracle Arena exploded in an instant.

Popovich called a timeout, Durant roared and celebrated, and the Warriors players stepped forward to high-five Durant excitedly.

Lin Bao covered her ears and asked Zheng Long: "There are still 4 seconds left? It might be even after a while, so why don't you watch it?"

"Don't watch it." Zheng Long touched his nose and said: "The Warriors won, even if they fight to overtime, the Spurs players will not have enough energy, they will lose, this round of the series is over, we can Go back and prepare to fight the Warriors."

"Series? Isn't today G5?"

"There is no G7. I was right to come today. The Warriors have become stronger in the playoffs. If they win G5, they can win G6. We can't stay and celebrate with the Warriors fans later. "

Lin Bao obediently got up with Zheng Long and left the arena.

No one in the crazy Oracle Arena noticed that two spectators chose to leave early at this time.

Before Zheng Long walked into the exit, he looked back at the Warriors generals on the field.

"If you can be as strong as you are today in the Western Conference Finals."

"That's true."

"It's a bit difficult."

(End of this chapter)