The strongest champion puzzle

Chapter 540 Fatigue
The time came to the last 2 minutes, but the small gap made the Cavaliers anxious. A loss of 1 point is also a loss, not to mention their opponent is the Spurs.

If they can't win at home, they are doomed to be supporting roles on the stage of the finals.

The Cavaliers almost launched a crazy offense. They rushed to grab two offensive rebounds in a row, and finally James hit a three-pointer.

There was a burst of noise from the home fans, who firmly believed that the team could turn defeat into victory.

Popovich also couldn't help roaring on the court, dissatisfied with the Spurs' rebound protection.

Zhang Xiaotian has to admit that athletes can burst out with huge energy when they are close to despair.

But this energy is not continuous. After James hit a three-pointer, the Cavaliers players were very happy, but they also felt a little weak.

Next, Zhang Xiaotian made a strong mid-range shot, and the Cavaliers' offense also ended in a strike.

The strikers fought fiercely, and Danny Green protected the rebound.

Zhang Xiaotian took the ball and launched a counterattack directly. His speed was fast enough, and the Cavaliers defender ran back desperately to block him.

Just when the opponent thought that Zhang Xiaotian was going to hit the basket, Zhang Xiaotian stopped outside the three-point line, raised his hand and scored a three-pointer, killing people.

6 points, the time has been less than 1 minute, this is a very difficult situation for the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers paused, and the Spurs also took the opportunity to arrange defensive tactics, defending three-pointers.

The Cavaliers tossed for 10 seconds after playing, and couldn't find a chance outside the three-point line. James had no choice but to rush inside and make a basket.

But this is of little help to the outcome, and the Spurs began to control the time.

The Cavaliers still wanted to defend against a wave, but when the Spurs' offensive time was about to run out, Zhang Xiaotian hit another three-pointer.

Because the last 24 seconds are up, the hearts of the knights and soldiers are instantly cold.

They can only force a three-pointer, and if they miss, the game will be finalized.

In the end, they also subconsciously carried out foul tactics, but it was meaningless at all.

In the third game of the finals, the Spurs won the match point by 9 points, with a total score of 3:0.

James scored a triple-double this time, but Zhang Xiaotian scored a game-high 44 points.

After the game, James didn't have the sadness of the previous two games, and he seemed to have accepted his fate.

When interviewed by reporters, he missed his old brother Wade a little. At the last moment of the game, he was alone and helpless.

Regarding the Spurs, he only said: "They have Zhang Xiaotian, this is the difference between them and other teams."

Only one more win can successfully defend the title, and now the Spurs can't help being excited.

The Spurs have been strong over the years, but successfully defending their title is an unattainable achievement.

So they can't be called a real dynasty, which is a heart problem for the Spurs.

It would be great to be able to defend the title.

Zhang Xiaotian couldn't take the initiative to adjust his attributes in the last game, so he used training to adjust his state very seriously.

Some of his friends and die-hard fans also felt the support on the road, and the enthusiasm gave him strength.

He also defeated the Warriors in this way before, and he is very confident about the Cavaliers.

However, before the game, he still had to let his teammates know about his status. He also discussed a lot with Popovich about tactical issues.

Treat the game with the most serious attitude, and you can't go wrong.

The Cavaliers are already desperate, but they still hope for a miracle.

So this time the first half will be very important and intense. If the Spurs want to extinguish the opponent's last hope, the next thing will become easy to handle.

The Cavaliers' strategy remains unchanged. James does not rest and directly matches two lineups.

The more other teams get to the point of no return, the more they reduce their rotations. The Cavaliers have found another way. This is also the biggest use of their lineup. Tyronn Lue has actually done a good job. The current embarrassment of the Cavaliers is caused by many reasons.

Before the game, the league staff prepared the awards.

In fact, everyone doesn't mind getting the trophy in the away game. Naturally, the sooner the better, the better.

The team is about to be knocked out, and the away game atmosphere is not very good.

But Zhang Xiaotian still got the same treatment, that is boos.

At the beginning of the game, James still led the team on the offensive end, but the role players didn't feel so good this time.

Zhang Xiaotian is also doing the same thing. Unlike the Cavaliers, the Spurs players are very excited on the offensive end.

Other than him and Leonard, Evans feels pretty good.

So the Cavaliers feel a little awkward, and the Spurs have already gained the lead.

James is also quite depressed. Although he continues to stay on the court, he has lost the energy of the previous games, and there are fewer scenes of attacking the inside.

Fortunately, the second team played well in the second quarter, and it didn't let the team collapse immediately.

The Spurs gave several strong points more rest time, which was not as exaggerated as in the regular season, but compared to the previous games, their mood was obviously much more relaxed.

It's the Cavaliers who don't feel so energetic anymore, they already feel victory.

In the middle of the second quarter, the Cavaliers had played a few rounds of good offense. Seeing that the score gap was shrinking, they did not persist.

Zhang Xiaotian led the Spurs to counterattack, and the Spurs regained their advantage.

Especially the three-pointer at the last moment made the Cavaliers very helpless. They didn't understand why Zhang Xiaotian was more accurate at the critical moment. This kind of thing really made them hate it.

At halftime, the Spurs' locker room was filled with joy.

Popovich was also very happy, but he still stood up and poured cold water on everyone. Before the game is over, it is too early to be happy.

Zhang Xiaotian also told himself to be steady and never give the Cavaliers a chance to fight back.

On the other hand, in the Cavaliers' locker room, the atmosphere is completely different, and the silence is terrifying.

James was very disappointed. It was said that the team's personnel changes were led by him. Only he understood that the management looked forward and backward and did not give him the desired result at all.

The thinking of people in trouble will also change, just like when lovers quarrel, they will only remember each other’s bad things. When deep fatigue hits, James put down the snacks in his hands. The hopeless game should end sooner.

The staff reminded the third quarter that the game was about to start. James wiped his face and forced himself to be a little bit more energetic. His usual rationality allowed him to quickly adjust his mood for the game.

However, the bad mood was only temporarily covered up and did not disappear.

After the first few strong singles failed to achieve the desired results, a deep sense of fatigue hit James again, and he was a little immobile.

Next, James has less time holding the ball, and the offensive end no longer has that determination.

However, he is not the only Cavalier player, and his fighting spirit is very weak.

Of course, the Spurs would not miss this opportunity. Several strong points went all out and quickly expanded their lead.

(End of this chapter)