The playoffs are a stage to test superstars. The stronger a person's physical abilities, the higher their emotional intelligence, and the better they handle details, the more mistakes they can make and the more games they can win.

The first quarter is about to end, with the score at 23-29. Overall, a 6-point difference is acceptable for the Lakers.

Although the Clippers' head coach didn't say anything at this moment, he was very clear about what he needed and how to balance it in the following process.

At one point, Su Hao felt that he should maintain this strong desire to win the game.

However, in the very next possession, something unexpected happened: Curry hit a long-range three-pointer at the buzzer and the first quarter ended.

"Oh dear, they defended him very well from start to finish, but I didn't expect to give Curry such a tiny opportunity."

He was shaking his head and swaying back and forth. He was completely released after making that shot. He missed his first two shots, but after making the third three-pointer, it was as if a switch had been flipped in his mind.

Su Hao, as his teammate, knew very well that once he was in this state, it meant that he had definitely found his rhythm in the game, so the next few rounds might be Curry's showtime.

At the start of the second quarter, the first possession was Curry driving in for a one-on-one play.

"It's not fast, but it seems to be able to slip under someone's armpit, and its finishing motion is particularly clever."

Wanting to turn around and launch a chase-down play, the Lakers used their classic triangle offense, with Gasol hitting a mid-range shot from mid-range.

"Good shot, that was a good shot."

Looking at Gasol's smooth touch in the mid-range, Su Hao couldn't help but admire his old rival. Even at over 30 years old, he was still as consistent as before in this area.

"Great shot! That was a strategically significant shot, and it's very clear that it was."

Su Hao patted his chest, as if to tell his teammates that this was his problem and that he hadn't done a good job on defense.

"You can really see their teamwork from the details. He might be taking responsibility for this ball, so that his teammates will know whose ball it was and what mistake happened."

Yang Yi often sees a team's success or failure in the details. In these last few rounds, the Clippers' communication was excellent, and they completely demonstrated why they are a championship-winning roster.

In fact, to a large extent, it is because no matter who it is, their role in the whole is irreplaceable. Su Hao's apology just now seemed to be an expression of remorse to his teammates.

But how many team leaders are willing to take on such a problem?

After Curry made a quick drive to the basket in the next possession, he found himself double-teamed. Without even looking, he pulled the ball to the outside.

"Paul George is already impatient, can he make this three-pointer?"

With a whoosh, the ball went straight into the net.

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