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But the game will not stop because of Carlesimo's hesitation. At the same time that Carlesimo hesitated, the Spurs have already caught up to the score, chasing the point difference to only ten points. This is a very dangerous score. The opponent chases within ten minutes, especially this kind of lead that has been maintained for a long time. Once it is chased, it is like a shark smelling blood.

So Carlesimo knew that he had to make a decision now, so he immediately called a long timeout while the ball was in his hands, and after the players on the field returned to his side, he asked Stephen first without saying a word: "Stephen, I need to know, if you continue to stay on the court, whether you can persist until the end of the game, including the entire fourth quarter, will require you, and whether you can do it as usual."

At this time, there is no need for any explosion. As long as Stephen can maintain a normal performance on both ends of the offense and defense, the game may be won. He is the core of the team and the team's ultimate reliance. There is no doubt at this time , everyone looked at Stephen.

"No problem, leave it to me." Stephen replied firmly. Only now did Stephen really feel the effect of practicing the "Turtle and Snake Disk", and perhaps the effect of that medicinal wine. Occasionally, there is a sense of fatigue, but there is also a sense of excitement and impulsiveness.

"That's good, then I'm relieved. After a while, Cooper, Kurt, you go, together with Chris Wilcox, the main thing is to limit Duncan and consume his energy. Don't rush to foul to stop him. Every attack, as long as he is tired enough, Earl (Watson) you play, replace Luke (Ridnor), Luke, you have to be like Earl, stand on the weak side and be ready to respond at any time Stephen, as the team's second playmaker, Kevin, do you have any physical problems, why do you feel so bad?"

"No problem, coach, I will adjust it." Durant naturally knew that if he said something wrong at this time, he would be replaced immediately. Although he would still be replaced at the end of the game, but he I don't want to go down now.

To be able to fight side by side with Stephen and insist on bringing the game into his own team's track with him is what Durant wants to do most. He doesn't want to be just an outside shooter, but hopes to develop in a more comprehensive direction .

A simple pitcher has no potential for development and no future. Durant naturally does not want to be such a player. He also likes to be powerful and attract the attention of everyone. But after a season of experience, he found that playing with Stephen His own performance will be better, but if he is allowed to play with the bench, he may degenerate into a pitcher.

As the saying goes, a great player can make his teammates better, not only urging them on the training ground, but also creating more and better opportunities for his teammates on the field.

When the opponent's defensive attention is focused on Steph, the Sonics players have more opportunities to attack independently, rather than just standing outside the three-point line waiting to receive a pass from Steph.

Once the opponent's defense follows Stephen, it will be easier whether it is a breakthrough or an air cut to the basket to score, or a jump shot in the penalty area. Even if it is standing in the middle distance, shooting is easier.

No team can ignore or ignore Steph's threat, and if there is such a team, they will also ignore other players.

There was an attack just now. Stephen was in front, followed by Bruce Bowen. When Stephen ran past Ginobili, because Stephen was already relatively close to the basket at this time, Ginobili did not dare to take risks, so Double-teamed a bit.

At this moment, Stephen jumped up suddenly and threw the ball towards the basket. This shot was very forced. Both Bruce Bowen and Ginobili jumped up and tried to block the shot. Who knew that Stephen's shot was high and oblique, and it was a direct shot. Reaching the side edge of the backboard, the ball immediately bounced back into Durant's hands.

After Durant received the ball, he jumped up immediately, relying on his height and arm length, he dunked the ball into the basket through Ginobili, especially because of Duncan's block on the right, Durant was still in the air. There is a lever action.

This is ability, this is talent, he is not a muscular man like LeBron James, physically he is more like a version of McGrady with reduced height and reduced jumping, but he is still very suitable for this sport. people.

Maybe he is not as good as McGrady or the mature McGrady in terms of comprehensive offensive means, but his shooting ability is no worse than anyone else, and basketball is about throwing the ball into the basket , as long as the talent of shooting is good, other offensive methods can be practiced.

Seeing that Stephen was still on the field, Vicki showed a blatant smile over there, which made Carlesimo feel a little timid. Could it be that his own adjustment was in the opponent's hands again? I have to say, it was just a moment ago Carlesimo was already a little startled by the incident.

But fortunately, the situation on the field left him with nothing to worry about. Under the full defense of Kurt Thomas and Wilcox, and under the full attack of Stephen and Durant, the Spurs still could not close the gap. Shrunk to less than ten, until the end of the third quarter, still did not change this status quo.

At this time, Carlesimo's heart was a little relieved. No matter what, they can enter the fourth quarter with a [-]-point advantage, and the Sonics have the initiative. In order to change the situation of falling behind, the Spurs must It will strengthen its own offense, and this is naturally an opportunity for the Sonics.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Stephen used two consecutive outside three-pointers to widen the point difference to [-] points. At the same time, his personal score also reached [-] points. This is a remarkable achievement. You must know that today's opponent is the San Antonio Spurs At the same time, the game was only in the third quarter.

**Vich shook his head, as if there was nothing he could do about Stephen, but he still made adjustments, replacing Jeff Green and replacing him with Oberto. The human situation made Duncan's scope of activities even more unrestricted.

But no matter how he made adjustments, the situation behind the score remained unchanged. The Spurs once chased the point difference to only eight points, but Stephen came back and used a three-pointer to widen the point difference to more than ten points.

The Spurs once let Bruce Bowen defend, Ginobili or Tony Parker double-teamed from one side at any time, but Stephen assisted Durant and Ridnour respectively.

It's a pity that Durant's shot didn't go into the basket, but Ridnour did, but this is a very clear move. If you dare to come over to double-team, I dare to pass the ball.

The game continued until 36 minutes and [-] seconds before the end, when the Sonics suddenly entered a short scoring drought. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Spurs narrowed the point difference to only [-] points, but Stephen immediately used a bottom line single A hand dunk broke the situation and also drew a foul from Oberto.

Then the Sonics kept the [-]-point difference until the last minute, so they won the game as a matter of course. Although Stephen didn't score a point in the final time, he sent two assists and a block.