The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 537 Sorrow
The same lineup, similar start, the second game of the finals made the fans very enjoyable.

James seemed to put aside the emotion of losing the first game, once again displayed a strong strength, and actively mobilized his teammates on the offensive end.

Zhang Xiaotian also worked hard, and he did a lot of work to deal with James in the past two days.

First of all, consumption is definitely useful. The effect in the first half is not obvious, and it will be useful in the second half. After a game is useless, a few games can even determine life and death.

Another is to interfere with the opponent's rhythm. Each player has his own unique rhythm. Careful observation can give clues. Interrupting the opponent's rhythm can reduce the shooting percentage.

The other is the consumption of the offensive end. Watching the video is to understand James' state. Zhang Xiaotian is very familiar with his former teammates.

James' shooting has become more stable, and his physical fitness has not declined significantly, but in terms of continuous defense and control errors, signs of age can still be seen.

Even if the physical strength can barely support the audience, the energy cannot fully keep up.

In this game, James has no plans to rest at all.

But after the high efficiency in the first quarter, James' shooting percentage began to decline.

The Spurs were fully prepared but found that the opponent did not make any more performance, but they would not have any compassion. Zhang Xiaotian, who had a rest for a while, immediately launched a fierce attack after coming up.

James doesn't look very good, but the Cavaliers dare not let him rest.

This style of play is definitely problematic, but they may have no other way.

The Cavaliers would not be able to play without James. Now I really don't know if it is the coach's problem or the player's problem.

It wasn't like that when Zhang Xiaotian was here. They have been in a lot of trouble this season, and it's James who has made it this far.

But James has reached the limit in the first game, and he can't do better.

The Spurs are still stable, and the Cavaliers have lost their sense of proportion at this time.

James is very unwilling, but his shooting always feels a little bit worse.

But at this time, Love's shooting percentage is also problematic, and the house leaks happen to be raining overnight. If the Spurs still can't seize the opportunity, they don't deserve to be a strong team.

Moreover, the Cavaliers' defense really has weaknesses, and their inside defense is too poor.

By the end of the first half, the Spurs were leading by double digits.

At halftime, the Spurs affirmed their defensive strategy.

This time the Cavaliers' bench didn't perform well, and they didn't make any three-pointers from outside. This was the most chaotic time for them on the offensive end, so the Spurs should be more optimistic about James. They can attack anything, but they can't let him drive the Cavaliers' offense. .

As for the Cavaliers' locker room, the atmosphere at this time is already a bit wrong.

James was silent, and the head coach Tyronn Lue just made arrangements in a blunt tone.

But the players actually know that if they don't show their strong side, the game will be over again.

When it was time to play, James said to his teammates: "We can fall behind, but we cannot be defeated. It is not easy for us to get to this point. We cannot give them the victory."

The leader spoke, and the atmosphere of the team suddenly changed.

But James can't feel the strength in his heart. He is really too tired at this time in the playoffs, and the Spurs' striker is really too strong.

In the third quarter, the Spurs still resolutely pinched James.

Even though Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard are great in single defense, they don't want to give James a chance.

In the Cavaliers' playoffs this time, James' role is too obvious, and they know what to do.

However, in this section of the Cavaliers, someone finally stood up, and that was Love.

In fact, it is still the set of opening the outside line, but if there is a hit rate, the threat will increase.

The Spurs did not change their defensive strategy hastily, but fought with each other on the offensive end.

They don't mind letting the rest of the Cavaliers get more points, just keep the advantage and enter the final quarter.

This is the defensive strategy. When James can't stop scoring, it is necessary to prevent other Cavaliers from scoring. When James' scoring ability declines, he must be completely restricted. Anyway, James cannot be in the same rhythm as the team.

There is a lot of defensive knowledge, and the Spurs' grades can't be easily imitated by other teams.

Relying on Love's explosion, the Cavaliers chased the score to only single digits.

But the Spurs' strategy also succeeded, and James didn't have that many points.

On the offensive end, Zhang Xiaotian and Leonard are also very stable. With Aldridge, the Cavaliers can't just defend one or two strong points.

James still didn't rest for a second, which was completely unconfident.

If the opponent is not confident, the Spurs will be confident.

Zhang Xiaotian rested for more than 2 minutes in the third quarter, and he must have an advantage over James in terms of physical strength.

Entering the fourth quarter, Zhang Xiaotian came up and made James a foul.

Zhang Xiaotian could feel that James' movements were a little slow, and he would still be tired.

At this time, it is too late for the Cavaliers to change.

One minute in the final quarter can change the situation, so how can James go down.

He missed two points to his teammates, and James hit a three-pointer with all his energy.

Some fans thought that the two top strikers would rise again, but after this ball, James' fatigue can be seen even by ordinary fans.

Then Zhang Xiaotian hit two three-pointers to help the Spurs re-extend their lead to 10 points.

Immediately after the rested Leonard came on the field, he and Zhang Xiaotian stared at James, whose physical strength had declined, and the situation on the court was very obvious.

The Cavaliers quickly let Love play, but Love no longer has the feel of the third quarter.

It is also due to the Spurs' defense. After James' physical strength declined, the Spurs finally had the energy to devote some of their defensive attention to others. Love must also be the focus.

When James' state declined, Zhang Xiaotian became more and more courageous.

The Cavaliers had no one to defend him except James. James had physical problems, and Zhang Xiaotian scored consecutively. In half a quarter, the Cavaliers' defense was almost broken.

And when James barely had a few singles and the effect was not good, the morale of the Cavaliers fell to the bottom.

Don't want to lose, James is full of bitterness, but at this time he really can't do it.

If he can remain so strong at all times, the previous games will not be so difficult.

The huge consumption has already invaded after he broke out to the apex in the previous game. He thought he could persist in this season, and he could increase the time to maintain aggressiveness.

But he was wrong, he is no longer young, even if he looks more powerful than when he was young, it can't change this.

In addition, if the opponent is the Spurs, you really can't play like this.

(End of this chapter)