The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 233 Battle of Intensity
Paul George finally made his third straight [-]-pointer, but it didn't help.

There are still 6 points in the gap and only 22 seconds left.

The Pacers did not give up, they chose foul tactics to continue fighting.

But it didn't mean much. After a lot of tossing, they missed a three-pointer and grabbed an offensive rebound to get 2 points. The score still didn't catch up, but there were only 9 seconds left.

89:83, the Pacers did not create a miracle, and lost two consecutive games in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Tight defense, fierce competition, it is no exaggeration to say that the last few minutes of the game looked more like a football game, which shows how tragic the duel between the two sides is.

"This is the playoffs. The battle between the two sides never looks beautiful, especially in the Eastern Conference. In the final analysis, the game is about who can execute the game consistently, who can defend better, and who has fewer turnovers. See who has a higher shooting percentage, I think we did a good job in the fourth quarter." James said after the game.

"There is no doubt that we are better." Zhang Xiaotian said concisely.

The second game between the Spurs and the Thunder was beyond many people's expectations. The Thunder resisted for a quarter and were beaten.

The Spurs felt very difficult in the first round, but they didn't expect it to get easier as they played.

Bloody 35 points, the second half was all garbage time, and the group of people who shouted that every team in the West is so good can only be selectively blind.

"We're just doing our job well. Now that we've won the first two games at home, I'm sure they'll make a comeback. They definitely want to do their job well and win in Oklahoma City," Parker said after the game.

"Manu said before that it would be thrilling to win this game, but I am very confident in this team," said Danny Green, who scored 20+, "I think our team is very mature, and the divisions It's his job, he has enough experience, and he will focus on playing."

"Of course this kind of feeling is not good, and it shouldn't be like this," Thunder coach Brooks was unwilling to admit defeat. "Today, the Thunder got kicked in the ass by the opponent, but we still have a chance to counterattack and have a chance to win in the third game. .”

The fans' views are different. They are already thinking about the Heat playing against the Spurs in the finals.

The Heat are undefeated in the East, and the Spurs are playing better and better. They must represent the strongest level in the league this season.

There are two days of rest between home and away games. The study of the previous two games and the improvement of tactics are the work of the coaching staff. The players mainly maintain their state.

"It may be difficult to go to the away game, but this year is a good opportunity, we must do better." James did not forget to remind his teammates during training.

If you don't mind being told what to do, James is a good boss.

For the championship, Zhang Xiaotian is also extremely eager.

He expects more changes in the system to allow him to improve his strength as soon as possible.

At that time, he will be able to really confront the strong players in the league, which is also his original intention of playing basketball.

On May 5th, it has been more than a month since the start of the playoffs, and the position of the strongest player in the East and West will be determined in the near future.

Coming to Indiana, the Heat are still full of confidence.

The tactics of both sides have been put on the bright side, it depends on who can do better.

Back at the home court, the Pacers took advantage of the inside line and took the lead.

They had no way out, so they worked even harder.

The Pacers are not a team willing to be left behind. What they did not achieve last year, they hope to achieve this year.

This time they attacked very patiently and very carefully.

Of course, it is defense that supports them. They spare no effort, don't care about fouls, reduce rotations, and resolutely don't give the Heat a good shot.

The Heat also fought hard, but they didn't put all their eggs in one basket like the Pacers.

This is an away game, they have to leave room.

Of course, if you fall behind by more than 10 points, then there is only hand-to-hand combat.

Just a little behind, the Heat can wait, avoid their spirits, and wait for the second half.

In the second quarter, the Heat adapted a lot. Even if the Pacers clench their teeth, it is still impossible to maintain a high intensity, and there will always be a time to relax.

Besides, the Heat have gradually adapted to the rhythm.

The Pacers have always been tough, but this time it was only slightly more intense, as they had expected.

However, the Pacers also suffered losses in the hand-to-hand fight in the interior. Both Bosh and Anderson have committed three fouls.

The Heat trailed by 4 points in the first half, but they blocked the Pacers' desperate posture.

What to do in the second half, Spoelstra analyzed very carefully, this is his specialty.

In fact, the Pacers were a bit unable to support the maximum intensity in the second half of the second quarter. The Heat were not led by them, and their state was still normal at this time.

After halftime, the athletes' muscles will experience short-term discomfort.

At this time, the Heat want to increase their intensity, so I don't know if the Pacers can follow suit.

If the opponent can, the Heat can still fight for the fourth quarter. Now let's see how long the opponent can fight.

The Heat lead 2:0, so they can have the confidence to formulate a strategy of taking things slowly.

It is also because the Pacers did not lead by more than 10 points, and their tactics have actually failed half.

In the third quarter, the Pacers still tried to open a breakthrough from the inside, but the players' physical strength was not so strong.

The Heat are strengthening their defense, and the offensive end is started by the star team.

James and Wade scored consecutively and overtook the score in less than half a quarter.

The Pacers also made achievements, that is, they knocked Bosh down, but now Bosh's downfall doesn't have that much impact on the Heat.

When meeting the Pacers, Bosh's role is already much smaller, and Anderson, Haslem and even Lewis can all top it off.

And as long as the Pacers can't support the intensity, the game will come to a point of victory.

After the Heat overtook the score, the Pacers were a little uneasy, and they hit iron twice in a row.

Paul George finally made Zhang Xiaotian a foul, and the result was two free throws.

The Heat seized this opportunity and hit two three-pointers, and the situation changed suddenly.

In the previous games, the Pacers maintained their advantage until the final quarter, and now they are failing in the third quarter.

They began to have doubts, and the feeling of fatigue suddenly became heavier and heavier.

Vogel requested a timeout, but the situation didn't improve, and they could only use rotation to adjust.

The Heat also put on substitute players, and they were not in a hurry to decide the outcome, and their consumption was not small.

The scores of the two teams were stalemate again, but this time it was the Heat who took the lead.

In the fourth quarter, the Pacers started with three main players and two substitutes. The Heat had two, Zhang Xiaotian, Wade, two shooters and Anderson.

The Pacers have been very cautious, Paul - George stared at Zhang Xiaotian, but they did not expect that Wade scored 5 points in a row at the beginning.

(End of this chapter)