Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 289 One step away

In the second half of Game [-], the Heat's defense, led by the Big Three, played at a super level. The Timberwolves' role players who performed well in the first half did not perform well in the limited playing time in the second half.

Both teams quickly changed to the winning lineup in the final quarter, and you competed for it.

Wade took the lead and used a difficult score to help the Timberwolves lead.

But Curry also immediately fought back, singled out Chalmers and scored 4 points in a row.

Coupled with James' offensive problems again, the Timberwolves turned the score over again.

In fact, it's the same when which side is ahead, just a little bit ahead, and failed to seize the opportunity to expand the lead.

After all, both sides have excellent players. No matter how tight the defense is, they can always bite the score with their super personal ability.

This situation will definitely continue until the last few minutes. At that time, because the time is limited, winning a little is also winning, and the winner can be truly determined.

Unlike his opponents in the previous series, Spoelstra has the temperament of learning from famous coaches. He does not pause easily, but allows the players to adjust on the court.

However, it turns out that this is a bit unreliable, and James has not adjusted.

At this time, Wade also had some problems in offense. The Timberwolves began to shrink more, leaving no room for James and Wade to break through.

On the three-point line, the Timberwolves only need to keep an eye on Chalmers.

Chalmers was originally the No. [-] position of the tool man, and he had no three-point chances. He only had defense left on the court, and he couldn't defend well.

Seeing that the situation was wrong and the Timberwolves' lead seemed to be stable, Heat coach Spoelstra made adjustments. He simply let Wade play the first position to face Curry, and then replaced Mike Miller.

Also waiting for an opportunity outside the three-point line, Miller should be better.

In doing so, they also mentioned James to the back line to defend DeRozan, and Miller was to face Matthews, who was not so strong in attack.

After all, Miller is tall, so if Chalmers is allowed to pass, it still won't work.

This kind of adjustment looks very good, and it is difficult for the Timberwolves guard to play singles.

James and Wade are not only strong on the offensive end, but also strong on the defensive end, so the outside world is very optimistic about them.

But in reality, just a few minutes won't do much, because Curry can call a screen.

Curry or DeRozan can switch to play Miller. The Heat still have weak links.

There was no way, and Miller didn't find a three-point opportunity when he came up. On the contrary, he couldn't keep up on the defensive end, so after more than two minutes, Chalmers came on the field again.

It is better for Wade to help defend, after all, the NBA is not one-on-one.

At this point in the game, Spoelstra was also a little flustered.

Is Zhang Sixin that good? I didn't see it when we worked together.

Why in this game, the Timberwolves can always pinch the Heat seven inches, making them extremely uncomfortable.

The game entered the last few minutes, and the fans in the American Airlines Arena were not so confident.

Their coach Spoelstra also yelled on the court that he needs the core of the team to take over the game, but this trend is not yet seen.

After playing again, the Heat still didn't see the scene they wanted.

Instead, they had a problem with their rebounds.

Love got consecutive offensive rebounds and caused damage, and the Timberwolves' lead became more stable.

From about 2 points to about 5 points, for the rhythm of the two teams, this advantage is fatal enough.

Wade has ignored other, began to try three-pointers, but did not hit.

Compared with the previous two games, it seems more difficult for the Heat to hit three-pointers.

In fact, there are fewer attempts. They have been insisting on attacking the inside before. If they suddenly shoot three-pointers at critical moments, they are not particularly good at things. It is normal to feel nothing.

As time passed, James also tried from outside the three-point line, but also missed.

However, Bosh still missed.

There is no way around this. If they don't make a good three-pointer, it can be regarded as retribution.

On the contrary, the Heat finally did not take full care of Curry, and Curry hit the second three-pointer of the game.

For a player like Curry who has practiced three-pointers since childhood, even if the front is restricted enough, he can hit a shot when he has a chance at a critical moment.

This is the difference between the two teams in the critical moment. When it is difficult to score in other ways, the shooting is invincible.

After Curry hit a three-pointer, the Heat had no way out.

When Haslem did not seize the opportunity to hit two points, the Heat suspended again.

They ended up going small and adding a three-pointer because time was running out.

After changing to a smaller lineup, Wade scored twice in a row, one with two points and one with a kill, but he only made one of two free throws at the free throw line.

At the end of the game, everyone was exhausted. There were not many players who could stand at the free throw line and it was understandable that Wade missed the free throw.

But if you don't grasp it, it will definitely affect morale.

However, when the score was close, DeRozan got the opportunity to break through and complete the dunk.

When Bosh was the only one left inside the Heat, they were extremely weak in terms of rebounding and frame protection.

The Heat's lineup just needs to score.

However, Miller, the shooter who was specially replaced, hit a three-pointer.

"It's fine to play normally." The only thing left was to give the players a thumbs up on the court.

On the court, Curry was already controlling the time, and the Timberwolves saw a corner of victory.

When the game came to the last 15 seconds, Curry, who overwhelmed the offensive time, hit the buzzer.

The Timberwolves' lead came to 5 points again, and the Heat's chances were slim.

Wade missed a three-pointer, Milicic scored a rebound, and the Heat fouled.

Milicic made one of two free throws, but it was no longer a problem.

With just over 6 seconds left in the game, the Timberwolves lead by 6 points.

The Heat made a cooperation after a timeout, James passed the ball to Miller, and Miller forced a three-pointer.

A shooter like Miller can sometimes hit a difficult shot if given the chance, but this time he didn't succeed.

The Timberwolves protected the rebound again, and Milicic pointed the ball out, which was grabbed by Matthews.

The Heat fouled subconsciously, but there was not enough time for them to come back.

After Matthews executed the free throw, the Heat also voluntarily gave up the game because they didn't even have a timeout.

It may be unbelievable to the outside world, but the Timberwolves did it. They won the match point in two consecutive away games, and they are only one step away from the championship.

They didn't score high in this game, but the team scored in double figures with six players. This is a victory for the team.

And it is undoubtedly Zhang Sixin who brought the Timberwolves all this. If he can help the Timberwolves make history again, his name will always be recorded in the history of the team.

(End of this chapter)