Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 360

The fourth game between the Timberwolves and the Thunder has come to the last 5 minutes.

The starting lineup was still the Timberwolves' decisive victory. The Thunder mainly used Harden to replace the starting lineup of Sefoloza, but they will also switch between one big and four small.

For the team's offensive firepower, Thunder coach Brooks is obviously still not very satisfied.

Now the Thunder are not behind, but they are playing very hard.

Durant was treated as a flanker, and under increasing consumption, his scoring efficiency was declining.

Westbrook's effect in the last quarter was not high. If it weren't for Harden's several magical strokes, the Thunder might not be able to survive now, but they have reached their limit.

Brooks yelled from the sidelines. He saw the fatigue of the players, so he became more and more anxious.

Durant made a strong shot, damn it!Westbrook actually made a mistake.

The Timberwolves played a beautiful counterattack. The cooperation of Curry and Love swayed the Thunder's defense. Paul George received a pass and hit an open three-pointer.

Paul George is not the protagonist until now, but he has grown steadily in the playoffs, and everyone knows the huge potential of this young striker.

The Thunder's offense failed again, and the Timberwolves were hit by Love.

Then, Curry relied on the cover to create a kill, forcing the Thunder to pause.

The score fell behind at the last moment, and the Thunder could only replace another outside player.

"We have the advantage most of the time today, and we can do it at the last moment." Thunder coach Brooks said with some Chester.

Because, if the team continues like this, it will fail.

The Thunder returned to the court, Westbrook made a mid-range hit, and they finally eased up.

However, DeRozan quickly responded with a two-pointer.

Westbrook made another shot but missed. When he came back, Love hit the inside and the Thunder were in danger again.

At the last moment, the Thunder's offensive problem appeared.

They shouldn't have had similar problems, but the Timberwolves' defense created the situation.

At the moment of crisis, Harden hit a three-pointer, and the Thunder saw hope again.

The gap of 8 points has become 5 points, and I feel that the hope is much greater.

It's just that the Timberwolves at the last moment have always been very powerful, and it is extremely difficult for the opponent to bridge the gap of one goal.

The Timberwolves are a classic combination, and the Thunder players are also very familiar with it.

Love came up to cover for Curry, and the Thunder's defensive players skillfully double-teamed Curry first. Curry passed the ball to Love, and the Thunder's defense took turns again, and Love immediately transferred the ball to the baseline.

The defense from the bottom line almost rushed over, but Paul George rushed in with a feint.

The Thunder came inside to help defend, and Paul George flicked the ball out.

I don't know when, Curry has already reached the weak side. The smooth cooperation of the Timberwolves made the Thunder's defense a little flustered. They were a little slower to pounce on Curry, and Curry made a shot.

This is to push the Thunder to a desperate situation, because the time has come to the last minute.

When it was the Thunder's turn to attack, Durant finally received the ball from the three-point line and shot it, but he missed.

No matter how much the Thunder performed in front of this game, the Timberwolves seized the opportunity to complete the overtake in the final quarter, and then stabilized the advantage familiarly.

The Timberwolves are really skilled at preventing the opponent's counterattack at the last moment of the game.

It's just a few minutes for the Thunder to have problems, but this can already make them fall from heaven to hell.

Very unwilling, but facing the Timberwolves is like this.

Paul George protected the rebound that bounced a little far, and then handed the ball to Curry. Curry checked the time and began to slow down the pace under the signal of Zhang Sixin on the sidelines.

Thunder watched the time go by, and finally couldn't help it, and started foul tactics.

They insisted on three foul tactics, but in fact it really didn't make much sense.

After Curry made two free throws, the Thunder only hit two points, followed by a three-pointer. The scores of the two teams could not be recovered in the last few seconds.

Another foul may be subconscious or unwilling.

The Thunder really wanted to go further, but the Timberwolves were stronger than they thought.

And such a strong Timberwolves have not yet been forced to the point of being the main force. The gap between the two teams is actually quite obvious, far greater than the score shows.

When the final referee blew the whistle to end the game, there was a wail in the arena.

The Timberwolves won the match point 3-1, and the Thunder were already standing on the edge of the cliff.

After the game, outside public opinion believed that the Timberwolves would win the series. A celebrity said: "We are using our own eyes to witness the team of this team."

Some people praised the Timberwolves' tactics, thinking that Curry and Love's pick-and-roll is the best cooperation between players.

Some people also believe that the Thunder's tactics made mistakes, which led to confusion on both ends of the team's offense and defense.

Before the series is over, the Thunder has been completely underestimated. This will be a huge pressure, and it will be difficult for them to bear.

Maybe some teams can withstand the pressure and reborn, but the Timberwolves led by Zhang Sixin will not give their opponents any chance.

Thunder coach Brooks also said after the game: "If you are a championship team, you must win away games. The Timberwolves undoubtedly have this ability as the defending champion, and now we need to prove that we can do it too."

Durant said helplessly after the game: "To be honest, I'm not afraid of their defense, I just need to be myself."

"But they're very good defensively. It's a great team. We need to run more pick-and-rolls, space a little more, pass the ball more."

After the game, Zhang Sixin also talked about blocking the Thunder's offense at critical moments. He said: "This requires more use of the body and a high degree of mental concentration. You may not be able to limit all their scoring points, but you have to try your best to prevent their offense from flowing smoothly. We must not give Durant any chance."

Curry said: "Back at home, we need to stay aggressive. Personally, I just need to find my shooting point."

The Timberwolves don't want to give the Thunder any more chances. Back in Minnesota, they will try their best to win the Western Conference championship.

In fact, the opponents already know what they will do in the game, but knowing it does not mean that they can crack it. There is no surprise to win in a match between a real strong team.

So Zhang Sixin can openly express to the reporters that he wants to lock up Durant. The Timberwolves' high-position pick-and-roll tactics have also been studied by many teams in the league, but they can only rely on strength on the court.

In early June, the fifth game of the Western Conference Finals began.

The Thunder, which was forced into a desperate situation, will definitely fight to the death, and the Timberwolves, who are at home, are ready.

It is the second time to ascend to the throne of the strongest in the West, and then go to defeat the last opponent.

(End of this chapter)