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Chapter 429 Terrifying Offensive Firepower
This game also made people see the strength of the Pelicans. The team's starting center Davis, who averaged 23.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, did not play, and the game was still easily won.
The Thunder really tried their best, but the depth of the bench was not enough, which led to a lack of physical strength in the end, a sharp drop in shooting percentage, and the defense couldn't keep up. The average playing time of the Pelicans' starters was actually almost the same as the regular season. Simply put, they played easily.

After the game, Presti was interviewed. When asked how he felt about entering the finals for five consecutive years, he said with a smile: "I am very proud to be able to reach the finals for five consecutive years in the highest basketball league like the NBA. I think it is rare in the history of the NBA.
I am also proud of my players. They have created their own history and brought great glory to this city. This city is proud of you. "

Curry, the core of the team, was excited in the interview: "You know, it's hard to calm people down. I never thought I would have such a career. I am deeply favored by the goddess of luck. Thank you Presti and New Orleans."

The same is true for other players in the team, especially David West, who burst into tears: "I am proud of playing in this city!" David West can be said to be a person who is willing to give up money for the championship.

On the other side, the Thunder press conference seemed a little low-key, especially for the players. They couldn't remember how many times they were blocked in the Finals. Of course, for Thunder fans, the loss in the Western Conference Finals is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that Durant is likely to leave this summer.

When the reporter asked about Durant's decision this summer, Durant said vaguely: "I haven't made a decision yet, let's see." Westbrook can also re-sign the contract this summer, so the reporter also asked such a question,
Westbrook said with a smile: "I came here when I was 18 years old. The fans here watched me grow, encouraged me, and supported me. There is no doubt that I love this place and everything here. I would like to play here."

Of course, Ibaka, Jordan, and Harden are also facing contract issues. In short, the Thunder will definitely have a hard time this summer.

On the other side, the Eastern Conference Finals Cavaliers finally defeated the Raptors 4:2. The Raptors team can say that they will not play when they meet James. In his previous life, James could sweep the Raptors without Owen Love!
Of course, this is also related to the "garbage brothers" of the Raptors.

After the East and West champions came out, NBA officials began to vigorously promote this finals. The officials once again showed shamelessness. The big poster showed the five Pelicans who entered the All-Star this year VS James alone, which is quite tragic.
Fans of James must like it, even Cavaliers fans, but fans of Love and Irving are not very happy. We are also All-Stars. In fact, playing next to James is an inevitable situation.

The advantage of playing next to James is that you have a higher exposure rate. If you are already very capable, you will definitely shine. The disadvantage is that once you play poorly, it is basically your fault.

On June 6, the much-anticipated 2-2015 NBA Finals kicked off at the New Orleans Arena!

Before the game, Presti said confidently in an interview: "Pelicans fans all over the world, this season's championship is still ours! In addition, if you want to watch the Pelicans play live, dare to come in. I promise you that watching the game in New Orleans will not be depressed. It will only make you hooked. We will not lose a game at home."

But this time, many fans think that even if the Pelicans win this game, it will not be easy to win, because Davis still did not play in the same game, and Presti took Green to the 5th position and promoted Antetokounmpo to the 4th position.

At the beginning, the Cavaliers' main strategy: launch a pick-and-roll offense with Irving + Love/LeBron as the offensive axis, use the Pelicans' 1-5 positions to switch defenses infinitely, create dislocations through pick-and-rolls, and LeBron's dislocation post-up singles attract help defenses and create open three-point opportunities for the outside. ——The Cavaliers attacked the Pelicans penalty area, double-handedly attacked Curry, and acquiesced to Paul George singled out with the ball on both wings!
The Pelicans' main strategies: Resolutely push the offensive and defensive transition, Clay rushes to chase three-pointers; Green/Antetokounmpo supports high positions, multi-point pick-and-roll passes and cuts, Splash uses off-ball screens to counter-run and attack the basket; Paul George singles out with the ball on both wings. ——The Pelicans speed up and promote a tide of offensive and defensive transitions. The 1-5 positions are infinitely switched defenses, and they try their best to speed up.

The Cavaliers are in very good form tonight, both offensively and defensively. At the beginning, the Cavaliers shot 75% from the field; the Pelicans shot 48%, and the Cavaliers lead the Pelicans by 7 points!
Presti called a timeout, interrupted the Cavaliers' rhythm, paused and adjusted, and the Pelicans fully accelerated and counterattacked. Through multi-point passing and cutting, echoing inside and outside, they continuously found three-pointers ambushing at the corner of Clay bottom; Paul George + Antetokounmpo launched a pick-and-roll attack. The Pelicans responded 10-0 and immediately overtook the score.

The stalemate between the two sides: The Pelicans attacked Irving through a tide of offensive and defensive transitions, and the Cavaliers dominated the inside through LeBron's weak side without the ball.

During the rotation period, the Cavaliers resolutely attacked the Pelicans penalty area and chased Curry. LeBron was in nowhere.

首节战罢，骑士领先鹈鹕3分。骑士投篮命中率为56.3%，三分球8中2；鹈鹕投篮命中率为53.5%，三分球8中3；鹈鹕单节失误7次，骑士单节失误5次。

At the beginning of the second quarter, Presti put on Barea, Bradley, Middleton, David West, Gobert, Shumpert + Irving to lead the Cavaliers' bench.

The Cavaliers' main player, Irving, breaks through the ball and connects JR Smith or Tristan Thompson, who is ambushing outside the line;
Each of the Pelicans' bench team performed their own duties. David West made a high mid-range shot, Barea used a screen to shoot a mid-range shot, Klay used a screen to cut out a catch and jumper, and Gobert desperately grabbed the frontcourt to make a tip-up, but the Pelicans made 5 of 0 shots. The Cavaliers blasted a 7-0 offensive climax!

After LeBron and Curry returned, the Cavaliers mainly played Irving + LeBron to launch a pick-and-roll attack. Irving used a single block to grab a shot or break through to attack the basket.

Presti's response is: speed up and counterattack, and the offensive end is mainly to chase Irving.

Pause and adjust, the Pelicans use Green + Paul George + Antetokounmpo + Clay + Curry's dead five, and use Paul George and Curry pick-and-roll as the offensive launch method;
The Cavaliers used a small lineup of LeBron + Iman Shumpert + Richard Jefferson + JR-Smith + Irving to check and balance. With the combination of James and Irving as the offensive arrow, LeBron made a frontal breakthrough and connected Wade's bottom corner to break through the basket for the second time.

半场结束，骑士领先鹈鹕6分。骑士投篮命中率为56.6%，三分球13中4；鹈鹕投篮命中率为48.5%，三分球15中6。

In the second half, Presti increased the rotation speed of the weak side on the defensive end. The flexibility and tacit understanding of the Pelicans' small lineup on the defensive end caused the Cavaliers to fall into a 1-point scoring drought.

The Cavaliers immediately called a timeout. After returning from the timeout, Tyronn Lue used the Irving + LeBron pick-and-roll as the attacking method, and made multiple points to find Love's three-pointer from the outside. The Cavaliers once again opened up the 7-point gap.

The attack period of the two sides: LeBron + Irving pick-and-roll VS Paul George + Curry pick-and-roll, this is the signature offensive style of the two teams of Qiyong.The comprehensive shooting ability of Paul George and Curry is better, and the comprehensive inside lethality of James and Irving is stronger.

Relying on stronger integrity and decisiveness in switching offenses, the Pelicans scored 37 points in the third quarter, including Paul George scoring 12 points, Curry scoring 18 points, while the Cavaliers only scored 29 points, and the Pelicans led by 2 points into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, Presti did not change his defensive tactics, and still increased his rotation speed. After a few minutes of playing, the Cavaliers only scored 6 points and scored 13 of 1 in sports games.The Pelicans relied on offensive and defensive conversions to win, and 3 minutes before the end, they held an 8-point lead.

At the decisive moment, the Pelicans used Green + Paul George + Antetokounmpo + Clay + Curry's dead five, and the Cavaliers used a small lineup of Love + LeBron + Iman Shumpert + JR-Smith + Irving.

Presti still let Paul George and Curry pick and roll. At this time, the Cavaliers chose to flank Curry, and Paul George was able to hit an open three-pointer. On the contrary, when James and Irving played a pick-and-roll, the Pelicans also chose to flank Irving, but James' three-pointer hit the iron!

Then Curry and Paul George continued to pick and roll. At this time, the Cavaliers were still pinching Curry. At this time, the two wings received an open opportunity and immediately scored Green.

In the end, the Pelicans defeated the Cavaliers 113:101, and the finals were 1:0!

In this game, Curry played 36 minutes, 18 of 8 shots, 8 of 4 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 24 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals.

For example, Paul George played 37 minutes, made 20 of 13 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, scored 36 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals!In this game, the pick-and-roll of Paul George and Curry is the core tactic of the normal game offense. This tactic makes the Cavaliers completely unable to defend. Thanks to the pick-and-roll of Paul George and Curry, other players are also excellent.

Antetokounmpo, who made his debut in the playoffs for the first time, also scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block!

Thompson didn't make many shots, but he was extremely efficient. He made 12 of 8 shots, 9 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 19 points and 4 rebounds!

Although Green only scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, he defended against James at the basket, against Love, and against Tristan in Thompson, which is impressive!

Therefore, Presti also praised Green emphatically after the game: Green played a very important role. He is a very important part of our offensive and defensive system. I don't think the best big men in this league want to meet him when attacking the basket. "

On the other hand, when the Cavaliers were interviewed, they expressed optimism. This is the first game, and they will make good adjustments to strive for the next victory. The reason why they are confident is that the Cavaliers only made 6 three-pointers in this game. You must know that the Cavaliers averaged 13 three-pointers per game before this!If you score 13 tonight, then the Cavaliers will win this game.

Presti can only laugh and say nothing about this. With the high-speed rotation of the Pelicans, it is strange that your three-pointer must be accurate.

On June 6, the second game of the finals also started, but the result of the game was not as the Cavaliers fans thought, because Davis returned in this game, and the Pelicans' offense and defense were fully strengthened!

Paul George, Curry and Davis teamed up to score 33 points in the first quarter. Under the leadership of the three, the Pelicans scored 43 points in the first quarter and quickly established a double-digit lead!And scoring 43 points in a single quarter created a single-game scoring record for the Pelicans in the playoffs!
In the second quarter, Davis continued to explode on the offensive end and scored 14 points in a single quarter. No player in the Cavaliers lineup could match Davis, whether it was Tristan Thompson or Channing Frye.

Then Presti asked the players to speed up with all their strength. Curry and Thompson scored 15 points in a row, and the point difference came to 22 points to end the first half!

As soon as the third quarter came up, Presti put on Curry, Thompson, Middleton, Paul George, and Davis to speed up at full speed. On the defensive end, he put James into the inside for two points, strengthened the outside rotation, and did not give the Cavaliers.
The outside firepower brought by the "Death Five" defeated the Cavaliers in an instant, and soon the Pelicans took a 32-point lead!But in the fourth quarter, it completely became garbage time,
In the end, the Pelicans beat the Cavaliers 131-105 and took a 2-0 lead on the total score!

After the game, not only the fans, but also the media, and even many players who went home to fish expressed their shock. The 131 points in the finals is really unbelievable!In fact, the Cavaliers' defense is really not that bad. It is really that the Pelicans' offense is too fierce, hitting too many three-pointers, and after landing, Davis's singles also make the Cavaliers helpless.
After watching this game, no one doubts that the Pelicans will easily defeat the Cavaliers and win 5 consecutive championships!

(End of this chapter)