Basketball's No. 1 Anti-Fan

Chapter 273 Kevin Durant's Sorrow
When the score was tied, Durant felt like something stabbed his chest.

why?
Why can Han Sen be on par with the Cavaliers when he joins them? !
If he continues to play like this, Hansen will really be Jordan, and he is just Drexler, a talented but almost forgotten super scorer.

Durant went to the frontcourt and started asking for the ball.

Gasol also demonstrated his versatility, setting up a solid pick-and-roll wall for Durant and quickly taking Han Sen away.

Facing TT, Durant just dragged his feet to change direction, and then took a mid-range jump shot.

"Shh!"

The Grim Reaper's scythe was swung, and Durant broke the scoring drought for the Heat.

This instantly set off the American Airlines Arena.

Han Sen's performance in the past was like a huge stone dropped on their chests.

Durant's score opened it up in one fell swoop.

"Defend! Defend!"

The cheers of Heat fans rang out at the scene.

Amid the cheers, the Heat's defensive intensity is increasing.

And at Spoelstra's suggestion, the Heat also paid attention to defending the key players on the Cavaliers' perimeter.

At this time, JR's special features were revealed.

JR's shooting stability is not as good as Tucker's, but the difference between him and Tucker is that the latter can basically only shoot fixed-point three-pointers, while he can complete moving catch-the-ball shooting.

With Irving being closely watched by the Heat, he quickly moved to create an opportunity.

In other words, no matter how good the defense is, it is impossible to cover everything. The presence of Hansen and Owen will definitely give him opportunities.

When JR ran out of position, Hansen's pass had already been delivered.

Even at the moment when JR shot, Hansen, who had just passed the ball, had already turned to face the Heat fans on one side and raised his hands to celebrate in advance.

If it were anyone else, their hands would have been shaking after noticing Han Sen's celebration, but JR was still JR. He didn't notice Han Sen's action at all.

"Shh!"

Accompanied by another crisp sound, JR made consecutive three-pointers!
The Cavaliers took the lead!

Spoelstra could only call another timeout.

"Is JR still in the league?" Barkley looked confused in the commentary booth.

It's not his fault, because JR's reputation took a sharp turn for the worse last season, and he was suspended by the Cavaliers for so long this season that if you didn't pay attention, you would think he had been cut.

"I don't know what happened, but he's been reborn in the past week." Kenny Smith knows more.

JR's attitude towards the game has improved a lot since returning from suspension. Although it is not as good as this game, it is also remarkable.

"This is the best news for the Cavaliers. They need a third scoring point, and JR is the most likely person," O'Neal added.

What O'Neal said was actually one of the reasons why Hansen was willing to invest in JR before.

This Cavaliers team doesn't have any reliable scoring points except him and Irving.

Bargnani is too fragile, Mo Williams is too old, and 29-year-old JR is the most suitable person.

After the timeout, both sides entered the rotation lineup.

In this period, the Heat reestablished their lead.

And this advantage comes from Vucevic in the interior.

Vucevic has been the starting center for the Rockets in the past few seasons, averaging a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds per game alongside Harden.

Although he went from being a starter to a substitute in the Heat this season, that was more due to the team's tactical needs and his personal abilities are still there.

Neither Hawes nor Joel Anthony could guard him at all.

David Griffin also came to Miami with the team this time. After seeing the scene on the court, he knew that he had to hurry up to strengthen the inside line.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 24 to 30, with the Heat leading.

Irving was in average form tonight, so Malone directly put Han Sen on the field at the start of the second quarter.

Seeing this, Spoelstra responded by replacing Durant.

Hansen made a wonderful pass as soon as he came on, assisting JR to hit his third three-pointer of the night.

"JR's performance tonight was unexpected. He reminded me of 'Mad Max.'" Kenny Smith also exclaimed.

The nickname "Mad Max" comes from Spike Lee, referring to Vernon Maxwell, a shooter known for his big heart.

Smith mentions him because Maxwell was the starting shooting guard and his backcourt partner on those two-time championship Rockets teams.

In the 90s, Maxwell averaged nearly 6 three-pointers per game, but his hit rate was just over 30%.

He can make crazy three-pointers on some nights, but he can also miss a lot of them on many nights.

In terms of this trait, Smith's analogy is quite apt, as they are both "nerve shooters."

Of course, that's other people's opinion.

JR has already started blowing kisses to the Heat fans at the scene in celebration.

In his mind, he just had bad shooting on some nights, and most of the time, it was easy for him to make three-pointers like this.

"Is the only thing you can do now is pass the ball?" Durant looked at Han Sen who was defending him with disdain after reaching the frontcourt.

Han Sen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then he couldn't help laughing.

When he was playing against the Thunder, he would use trash talk to irritate Durant and force the latter to fight alone to win the game.

After so many years, it's Durant's turn to do what he did back then.

"You know, the game is won with words." Han Sen looked at Durant with a smile.

It only took 24 hours for this boomerang to arrive.

Durant was clearly asking for trouble by trash-talking Hansen.

After a cold snort, Durant began to use the pick-and-roll to catch the ball and shoot.

He wanted to respond to Han Sen with actual action, but his shot was interfered by Han Sen and missed the target.

Without Gasol on the court, it is not easy for him to score under Hansen's defense.

And looking back, Hansen held the ball and played one-on-one, broke through to the inside and made a layup, which also caused Vucevic to commit a defensive foul.

JR has a good touch from the outside and can run, which ties down the Heat's defense and gives Hansen a lot more space for one-on-one play.

Hansen took the free throw and smiled as he looked at Durant at the free throw line:
"Come on, Kevin, you're going to be Shaq."

Durant took the initiative to attack Hansen and not only did he not scold him, he also aroused Hansen's addiction to trash talk.

The others were confused when they heard this. Is there any connection between Durant and O'Neal?

But Durant's face was already flushed.

The Cavaliers ended the first half with a 61-60 lead.

They made 16 of 10 three-pointers in the first half, with a hit rate of over 4%. Among them, JR's performance was the most eye-catching, as he made three-pointers alone.

Hansen scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists in the first half, including 12 points in the second quarter alone.

Hansen still focused on organization in the first quarter, but it was hard for him not to score when traveling during off-peak hours.

This half of the game made the Heat fans anxious.

Although the Cavaliers' performance in the first half was related to their hot shooting from the outside, who knows if they can continue that feel in the second half?

Riley disappeared from the stands and only came back at the end of the halftime break with a very grim look on his face.

The Heat players also looked unhappy.

It looked like Riley had gone to the locker room to give a lecture. In the second half, the Heat clearly stepped up their defense against the Cavaliers' perimeter.

But you can't defend both the Cavaliers' perimeter and Hansen.

Hansen scored 24 points in this quarter alone, and at the end of the third quarter his personal statistics had reached 44 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists.

Under his leadership, the Cavaliers were evenly matched with the Heat in this quarter.

When the third quarter ended and Hansen's personal data appeared on the LED screen, the scene fell into a commotion.

3 games with 50+ points are enough to shut up those American fans, but who could have thought that Hansen would score 50+ again tonight!
Scoring 4+ points in 50 consecutive games, only Chamberlain and Kobe had done it before.

No, it’s not even just 50+, it’s possible to get a 50+ triple-double!

The Cavaliers frequently used a five-small lineup tonight. Hansen played the role of a small forward in this lineup, which allowed him to get a lot more rebounds than usual.

At this time, Barkley had already started again in the commentary booth.

"You know, if you make two or three shots a quarter and then make four or five free throws, you can score 40 points."

His words also made O'Neal and Kenny Smith laugh.

This is a replica of the answer Jordan gave when a reporter asked him why he always scored 30+ points.

Of course, that's just a rhetoric, because when you really encounter an excellent opponent, such as the Heat tonight, the defensive strategy on the court is constantly changing.

Han Sen scored 8 points in the first quarter, 12 points in the second quarter, and 24 points in the third quarter. The score also changed with this change.

At this time, the main players of both sides were resting off the court. The situation in the third quarter was tense and the main players of both sides basically played to their full potential.

Durant looked up at the statistics on the LED display screen and couldn't help but swear.

The current situation is that Hansen not only led the obviously weaker Cavaliers to a evenly matched game with the Heat, but more importantly, the data.

Damn it, Han Sen, he always hits him towards the background!
The Cavaliers closed the gap at the start of the fourth quarter.

Irving finally performed well at this time. He made a three-pointer from the outside, and then broke through and created damage continuously to score 7 points in a row.

With 8 minutes left in the game, the score was 106 to 104, with the Cavaliers leading.

At this time, both sides gradually replaced their main forces for the final decisive battle.

After coming up, the Heat adjusted their strategy and began to double-team Hansen.

This strategy was effective right from the start, as Tucker's three-point shot from the outside failed to hit the target.

In addition to space, shooters also need shooting touch, and this feel needs to be maintained by shooting.

Spoelstra seemed to be jumping back and forth in defensive strategy, but he was actually making strategic defensive changes.

The biggest reason for the Heat's success this season comes from the tacit understanding of the lineup, but it is also inseparable from the excellence of the head coach.

Gasol then backed up in the paint and made a wonderful pass to Durant, who broke through and scored against TT's assist defense, causing a foul.

After scoring the goal, Durant roared at the sidelines, causing the American Airlines Arena to boil.

As long as he wins the game, he will no longer be the so-called background board.

And his performance tonight was actually not bad. After scoring that goal just now, his score has reached 30 points.

His free throw was made steadily, helping the Heat to overtake the score.

"Defend! Defend!"

The fans’ defensive shouts were heard again at the scene.

Taking advantage of the Cavaliers' declining outside shooting, it would not be a problem to win the game in one go.

But this enthusiasm was quickly extinguished by a bucket of cold water.

The one who threw out the cold water...

JR: Yes, that’s me!

JR received a pass from Hansen and hit his fifth three-pointer of the night!

Making 5 three-pointers in a single game is not a small number, but it is not a lot for JR.

He is a role player who has made 3+ three-pointers in a single game three times in his career and has also scored 10 points.

This was also the reason why he dared to say in front of Han Sen that "only those who can score can dominate the field."

The idea that his hands are cold because he hasn't shot from the outside for a long time doesn't work for him. Whether his hands are hot or not depends entirely on whether he has a seizure or not.

Wade tried to punish JR with a single on the offensive end, but JR defended the ball very well. Although he was squeezed past by Wade in the end, it also gave Tucker time to assist in defense, and Wade's shot failed to hit.

After Tucker protected the defensive rebound, the Cavaliers made another fast break. Hansen made another wonderful pass in the fast break, and Irving followed up with the ball and made a three-pointer.

He made only two three-pointers tonight, and all of them came in the last quarter.

But he is different from JR. He was not having a seizure, but had regained his touch. This was his 10th point in this quarter.

Now the pressure is on Spoelstra. His strategy worked, but it didn't seem to work completely.

Because the Cavaliers are now leading the Heat by 4 points.

After hesitating for a while, Spoelstra chose to switch back to the defensive strategy for the third quarter.

Because Hansen's passes tonight were always converted into outside points for the Cavaliers, the Heat were easily left behind.

It turned out that Spoelstra's judgment was correct. After he readjusted his defensive strategy, the game entered a stalemate.

However, another result of this was that Hansen's score not only quickly broke 50, but also began to develop in another direction.

With 4 minutes and 18 seconds left in the game, Hansen's breakthrough shot missed, but he made a tip-in, bringing his personal score to 51 points and his rebounds to 9.

At 3 minutes and 34 seconds, Hansen broke through the inside and made two free throws, raising his score to 53 points.

At 2 minutes and 13 seconds, the Heat was called for a defensive three-second call, and Hansen made the technical foul free throw, scoring 54 points.

At 1 minute and 05 seconds, Hansen broke through and was blocked, but he pulled up and completed a close-range layup, scoring 56 points.

With 41 seconds left, JR's three-pointer missed. Hansen successfully judged the landing point and grabbed the 10th rebound. He then quickly jumped up and completed a mid-range shot, achieving a 50+ triple-double!

And this goal gave the Cavaliers a crucial 4-point lead.

With 18 seconds left, Durant successfully shot from the outside and caused Tucker to commit a defensive foul, but the referee confirmed that Durant stepped on the line after watching the replay, and he only got two free throws.

Durant made both free throws and the Cavaliers called a timeout.

After the timeout, Hansen received the ball and was fouled and went to the free throw line.

At this time, deafening cheers broke out at the scene.

Not only because these two free throws determined the final outcome of the game, but more importantly, Hansen had already scored 58 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.

If he makes both free throws, he will become the first player in NBA history to complete a 60+ triple-double!
Durant looked even more nervous than Hansen at this moment.

He originally thought that what he had gained was a background board, but now this background board may very well turn into gold!

Han Sen's first free throw hit the front of the basket, but he climbed in.

Irving's overall condition was average tonight. He played as a core player with the ball for almost the entire game, and his physical energy consumption was almost at its limit.

This goal also made the Cavaliers invincible.

Han Sen adjusted his breathing, held his breath and made the second free throw.

"A new record is born!" Barkley shouted excitedly in the commentary booth.

He originally expected the Cavaliers to play some above-average performance, but in the end it was Hansen who put in a historic performance!

The Heat fans at the scene had mixed emotions at this time.

Hansen's free throws essentially clinched the victory for the Cavaliers, but they also witnessed history.

During the Heat's timeout, Durant put his hands on his hips and looked up at the large LED screen for a long time, then looked away and stayed there until Wade came over and called him. He then shook his head and walked to the bench.

(End of this chapter)