The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 470 The Peak of the West
In the fourth game between the Celtics and the Cavaliers, the Celtics actually took the lead in the first half, but once the Cavaliers made an effort in the third quarter, the end of the game was almost doomed.

After the game, Bradley sighed: "When you play against such a team, you have no room for mistakes."

Celtics coach Stevens said: "All of us know that against these guys, the advantage of leading by 10 points at halftime is not that big. Their performance is so unbelievable. I will go back and watch the game and look at all the mistakes we made, but I think you should take your hat off to them tonight. I don't think we responded enough to the threat to the rim they posed, and I still I clearly remember James' drive and dunk."

"They had two super players on the field and they were unbelievable."

"I think we tried our best. The first half was almost the best performance in the playoffs. The defensive end was also done very well. On offense, I think everyone passed the ball and played very well in the air. Then for various reasons Well, after doing so much, it’s still not enough, it’s a little harder to win.”

Irving, who scored 42 points, said, "The reason we have to go all out is to let ourselves reach the finals again. We know the goal we are about to meet. It is difficult for us to win. Victory is more important than individuals. In the 48 minutes of the game, I need to play more aggressively, and then go out to lead my teammates and play all my abilities on the court."

On May 5, the Spurs returned to their home court to meet the fifth game against the Warriors.

This time the Warriors have already stood on the edge of a cliff, and their starting lineup has changed again. Pachulia, who was slightly injured before, also returned early.

The Spurs are still one big and four small, and it is more efficient to put Gasol on the bench.

The Warriors put out a desperate posture. They let Durant keep it at the beginning, but now they have figured it out. Even if Durant didn't work hard in the first half, the Spurs would try to consume him as much as possible. spell.

Durant is different from Curry. Curry can score points no matter how many quarters he feels. Durant's style of play often requires physical contact.

On the other hand, he worked so hard in the first quarter that no one can stop him.

The Spurs are not in a hurry here, they have felt a few games behind before.

To be helpless is to defend desperately and find it on the offensive end.

It was very difficult for the Spurs to resist the more violent offense than in the previous games.

Zhang Xiaotian was also aroused. He chose to switch defenses with Leonard to defend Durant.

Leonard's defensive skills are indeed better than him, but the consumption is different. Leonard's defense pays too much attention to technology, and Zhang Xiaotian's methods trained in the amateur league also have its effect.

Endless physical confrontation, whether Durant has the ball or not, the effort he spends has increased by at least [-]%.

Popovich was also worried that Zhang Xiaotian would exhaust his physical strength, but he obviously thought too much.

While recuperating in the training room, Zhang Xiaotian's physical strength and condition have recovered to perfection, which is different from the Warriors' feeling of desperately under tremendous pressure.

Durant felt like he couldn't straighten up after the first half after the first half. The Spurs had taken the lead in the second quarter, but it was Curry who showed his strength to get the score back.

Curry is more stable than last season, and his scoring explosiveness is nothing to say.

But this kind of explosive power is irregular. Coupled with the Spurs' defense, Curry's pressure is not light. Although he dares to fight as much as Durant, his physical hardware is still a bit weak, and he will have problems if he consumes too much. .

During the halftime break, Zhang Xiaotian expressed his opinion, "Everyone work harder, the Warriors are about to die. We must end this series today."

Pressure is what the Spurs have to do in the third quarter.

Not only defense or offense, but at any time on the court, they will give the opponent pressure and directly crush the opponent.

I don't feel so much working hard on the field, but I feel more tired after a halftime break.

The Spurs looked desperate again in the second half, as if they were the one behind in total.

At this time, the efficiency of the Warriors has dropped, and they are just desperately supporting.

The Spurs are not without feeling. At this time, willpower and execution are very important.

Why can a strong team beat a weak team to open the score in an instant in the third quarter, just when the opponent's muscles are a little slack.

Both the Spurs and the Warriors are top teams in the league, and they will certainly not be taken advantage of.

But the huge consumption is real. The Warriors didn't let a few strong points rest so much this time. After all, they are desperate, and they are not willing to leave here.

Zhang Xiaotian also became ruthless, if he couldn't beat those heaven's favored ones by trying to consume this kind of thing, he would stop messing around.

He kept reminding his teammates on the field that fighting consumption is not just about confrontation, concentration is the most important, and the opponent cannot easily fight back.

By the end of the third quarter, Zhang Xiaotian's feet were rare.

Draymond Green poured water on his head directly, and shouted loudly: "That guy is about to die, he really thought he was made of iron."

Looking at the trailing score, he was a little bit unwilling.

"A few shots, no problem, I don't need to rest." Curry gritted his teeth and said.

Draymond Green shone his muscles, "Don't worry, you can rest assured to recover your strength, I won't let him score again."

Draymond Green's guarantee still hasn't been realized, and Zhang Xiaotian feels more active than before after the final quarter.

"Sorry, I'm hanging up." Zhang Xiaotian said secretly, he was still a little embarrassed about his former teammate.

But his subordinates will not show mercy, and he was as fierce as a tiger going down the mountain when he came on the court in the fourth quarter.

The Warriors couldn't sit still, Durant only rested for 1 minute, and Curry only rested for 2 minutes.

But they gritted their teeth and desperately did not have Zhang Xiaotian's efficiency at all. Instead, they had problems on both offensive and defensive ends.

"Zhang Xiaotian hit another three-pointer, and his touch is hot."

"A dunk, and it's Zhang Xiaotian, No. 10 of the Spurs."

Warriors players often feel hopeless, and this time they also felt hopeless.

It's really too strong, and they don't have the energy to work hard anymore.

When the point difference between the two sides reached double digits, the Warriors players were relieved at once.

Both sides slowed down in the last few minutes, and the game was concluded.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, several Warriors players lost their spirits in their eyes.

Their playoffs ended like this.

130：116，张小天砍下了40分，带领马刺4:1拿下西部冠军。

Going back to the Spurs is still the top of the West.

(End of this chapter)