Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 165
In the third quarter, Wang Hao and Gary Payton decisively led the Supersonics to launch a counterattack.

Especially in the second half of the third quarter, when the Spurs took advantage of the rotation, they fought back with all their strength.

What I never expected was that the effect was very good even though it was played on the bench.

They used three-pointers and fouls successively to stabilize the situation and did not allow the Sonics to attack successfully.

And when Duncan and David Robinson returned to the court successively, the situation was firmly controlled by them.

Fortunately, the fans at the scene were strong enough, and the voice of cheering never stopped.

The blessing of this power made Supersonic grit its teeth and persevere.

Until the fourth quarter, the situation remained stalemate.

第四节比赛还剩4分42秒，双方的比分是81：85，超音速落后4分。

In the last less than 5 minutes, the real decisive moment, the Spurs took the lead in calling a timeout.

Obviously, Popovich intends to widen the point difference in one fell swoop, and it is best to completely end the game.

Of course, on the other hand, it also shows that their pressure is also not small.

Although leading from beginning to end, the point difference has never been opened by more than 10 points, and even almost caught up several times.

Similarly, the pressure on the Spurs is not small at all.

Although they haven't been bloody baptized by McGrady in 35 seconds and 13 minutes, the Spurs have also experienced being lore.

"Good, it's only four points, we still have a chance, guys, the victory is in sight.

Listen well, the last moment is a competition of willpower, grit your teeth and do a good job in every defense. "

Paul Westphal's voice is very loud, and every word is roared out.

There is no way, only a loud enough voice can attract the players' attention in a state of extreme fatigue.

Wang Hao's eyes were originally a little distracted, but he became focused again after Paul Westphal's roar.

I can't, I'm really tired.

So far, he has played more than 35 minutes, which is basically the time he usually plays a game.

Because of his age, Paul Westphal was quite protective of Wang Hao.

Throughout the regular season, Wang Hao's average playing time was only 35 to 36 minutes.

This time is neither short nor long.

In today's slow-paced game, players playing more than 40 minutes is simply commonplace.

Relatively speaking, Paul Westphal did not squeeze Wang Hao desperately for victory.

At Wang Hao's age, he is in the growth stage, once he gets injured due to fatigue, it will definitely be a huge loss.

But today, Paul Westphal couldn't care less and could only let Wang Hao play more.

No way, this game is too critical.

So far, Wang Hao has scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, which is a very good performance.

If it weren't for him, it probably wouldn't last this long.

Paul Westphal did not waste too much saliva, emphasizing the key to defense.

Soon, the referee's whistle sounded, and amidst the urging, players from both sides walked onto the field one after another.

The decisive battle has begun!

The Spurs attacked, and Johnson advanced with the ball. After halftime, he was still commanding tactics without rushing.

What kind of bullshit tactics are nothing more than pulling everyone apart and playing singles!
Of course, it must not be his singles, but Duncan's singles. Duncan has already asked for the ball in the middle distance on the right.

On the right side of the entire half, only Duncan and Horace were left, and everyone else was pulled down on the other side.

This ball is very critical and may affect the direction of the entire game.

As long as this goal can be scored, the Spurs can basically establish the victory, and the point difference is a very sensitive number.

Within 5 points, that is, the problem of two goals, as long as you defend once, the difference can be evened out.

But once it exceeds 5 points, unless it is scored consecutively, the point difference seems to be there all the time.

In fact, this is a psychological effect.

After passing the ball, Johnson immediately pulled away, not giving Gary Payton a chance to double-team.

Duncan observed the Supersonic's defense, and after protecting the ball, he chose to attack from the front.

The feint of moving the right foot, again and again...

Horace was very stable and didn't hesitate, but this was obviously expected by Duncan.

Suddenly, Duncan made a move, broke through from the right side, and walked to the bottom line, which was also to avoid double-teaming at high positions.

In this direction, if you want to double-team Duncan, it can only be Vin Baker on the other side of the basket.

It's just that Wen Baker's speed is too slow, and by the time he moves over, Duncan has already completed his shot.

Almost at the same time, Wen Baker, Wang Hao and Gary Payton were all moving inside.

Facing Duncan's breakthrough, Horace reacted quickly, seemingly unexpectedly, and quickly blocked the route on the right.

Based on Horace's current movement speed, it is absolutely impossible to move after seeing Duncan's breakthrough. This is a prejudgment.

Clearly, his experience played a role.

It's just that, after all, Duncan is Duncan. After the breakthrough was blocked, he remained calm in the face of danger, and turned around after taking advantage of the situation.

Sure enough, this turning action quickly mobilized Horace's center of gravity.

At the next moment, Duncan turned forward again. At this time, Horace could no longer keep up.

There is no way, age is here after all, and the defense is passive, so it is only natural that they can't keep up.

It's just that Duncan doesn't care about the elderly. Competitive sports are not just punching Nanshan Nursing Home and kicking Beihai Kindergarten.

Competitive sports are about playing with the body, but it’s not about bullying the old and ravaging the young.

Duncan's fadeaway jumper hit steadily!
81:87
The point difference was widened again, but there was still enough time, and the terrible thing was that there was no chance to overtake.

That feeling, no matter how hard you try, you will never be able to catch up with the score, this is the most painful.

Not to mention the players on the field, even the head coach Paul Westphal felt like he was being crushed by a mountain at this time.

However, at this moment, the basketball came out of the net, and before it hit the ground, a figure suddenly snatched the basketball.

Looking at this posture, those who didn't know thought they had grabbed a rebound.

However, under everyone's unexpected eyes, the figure quickly went to the sidelines, and then immediately served the ball.

Gary Payton understood the moment he received the ball, and without a moment's delay, he directly switched offense.

"Hurry up, hurry up...everyone back off!"

After all, David Robinson is experienced, quickly found the problem, and shouted for his teammates to retreat.

The person who served the ball just now was naturally Wang Hao, and the moment he sent the ball to Gary Payton, he also rushed towards the frontcourt quickly.

I have to say, as expected of the Spurs, if they were replaced by other teams, they would probably be in chaos if they were so caught off guard.

The Spurs didn't. After David Robinson reminded them, everyone immediately made the most accurate choice.

Johnson immediately pushed forward to prevent Gary Payton from accelerating, and Elliott, who was closest to Wang Hao, also followed Wang Hao immediately.

(End of this chapter)