Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 155 157. Decisive
After the coach arranged the tactics, the two teams returned to the court.

The time-out is over and the game continues.

4 minutes and 39 seconds left.

Spurs possession.

Ginobili was replaced by Bryn Forbes, an undrafted player.

In the eyes of Mr. Popo, there are only players who can be used or not, not famous ones.

With Manu Ginobili's former fame, and his current status of providing fire support and guidance, anyone would think it was a mysterious operation to switch to the off-court at the decisive moment.

You have to know how many champion coaches can't wait to let the head star play a full 48 minutes, and the role players are also whoever has better statistics and who has more playing time.

The first tactic after the opening turned out to be for Forbes. A series of wonderful screens and moves, Forbes got open in the bottom corner, caught the ball and shot immediately.

This young guard who entered the league in the same year as Richard, but was unknown last season, is so confident!

"Boom." The iron struck.

I broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing that Forbes's shot was very standard, the failure to score could only be due to the Thunder's luck, while the Spurs' luck was off.

Donovan let out a breath, calming his nerves.Looking at Popovich again, he was not surprised by favor or humiliation, sitting safely on the chair, just watching the situation on the court with all his attention.

Westbrook continued to hold the ball, and the Spurs had changed their defensive strategy. They did not continue to use zone defense, but man-to-man.

If it is usual, Westbrook has already overwhelmed Mills.

But at this time, Donovan had just set up tactics, so he had to execute one or two rounds no matter what.

Westbrook glanced around and handed the ball to Richard.

Forbes' height and weight are not as high as Richard's, so it's a misalignment without adjustment.

Richard turned to face the basket, made a tentative step to catch a breakthrough, made an emergency stop and shot a jumper, the movement was very standard, and the ball scored.

As for Forbes in front of him, in addition to his young reflexes and speed, his defensive ability is really not good.

It's not clear what Popovich was thinking.

Why do you think about those, don't you want to give yourself a chance to chase points?
Aldridge continued to play inside. Today's game has scored 30 points and dominated the inside. The Spurs also relied on Aldridge's outstanding performance to reverse 16 points.

Adams was no match at all. Seeing that Aldridge was about to turn around for a layup again, George suddenly rushed to him and stretched out his hand for a shot.

Not only did he catch the ball but also his hand, and Aldridge got a free throw.

Adams looked at George gratefully.

Aldridge made two free throws, George's foul did not play a better effect.

The inside line was free, Westbrook asked for a pick-and-roll, Adams blocked Mills and turned down, Aldridge defended Westbrook, Westbrook hit the ground and passed the ball.

Adams' defensive performance was not good just now, and now he has to show himself when he catches the ball, and he has to smash a dunk with one hand when he gets up violently. Aldridge slanted back to defend and blocked Adams with a slap.

He was also called for a foul, but the gap between the two has been seen on both offensive and defensive ends.

Adams missed two free throws!
93:96!The gap between the two sides is still 3 points.

Aldridge grabbed the rebound, and Forbes once again withstood Richard's defensive shot.

Confidence brings scoring, and the Spurs lead by 5 points.

Westbrook passed the ball to George, and George passed it to Richard. The shoulder injury made George still dare not play hard.

Richard broke through with the ball, and Forbes couldn't defend at all, and was passed by one step, but the inside line still maintained a supplementary defense at any time, and Anderson had already blocked the offensive route.

Richard glanced out of the corner of his eyes, no one was guarding Westbrook's position, he took the ball back and threw it back, and it was accurately passed to Westbrook.

Westbrook caught and shot, closing the score again.

The defense of both sides gradually escalated.

There were no points for each other back and forth in two consecutive rounds. The players gritted their teeth and tried their best to block their opponents. They cooperated with each other, pinched left and right, entangled closely, and almost pulled and shoved their opponents.

There are less than 2 minutes left.

Westbrook broke into the inside again and scored two points, breaking the suffocating defense of both sides.

Gasol came on and replaced Anderson.

The purpose of playing is to help the team score. Gasol's support once again helped the Spurs, with an inside hook and an assist to get 3 points.

The Spurs took the lead to 6 points.

Donovan requested a timeout.

A little more than one minute in the last minute, we must have a stable three-pointer to chase points.

"Richard, Paul, each of you ambushes the bottom corner, Russell, break through the middle, give it to whoever has the chance!" At the last moment, Donovan could only rely on the three of them.

All three nodded solemnly.

The Spurs' defense of the serve has reached the point of insanity. Westbrook changed direction three times in a row and failed to get rid of Mills. In the end, he could only use his body to lean on Mills before letting Adams deliver the ball.

But relying on the opponent in this way, Westbrook couldn't initiate the change of direction.

Adams served the ball and immediately stepped onto the court, setting up a pick-and-roll for Westbrook directly on the spot.

Westbrook just came out from Adams' side and rushed into the penalty area.

Seeing that he was about to go to the basket, Gasol had moved laterally to hold his position, but it was not difficult to bypass the defense for a layup.

Danny Green also rushed to the penalty area to supplement the defense, and George was empty!
Westbrook's through ball flew into George's hands like a cannonball with a sonic boom.

Squatting slightly to catch the basketball, George raised his arms, kicked his feet on the ground, and jumped up straight.

The ball drew a beautiful arc and fell into the net bag accurately.

There are still 3 points, and we can still catch up!

Popovich requested a timeout.

The last 45 seconds.

"Paul, how is your shoulder?" Richard saw that George, who made a key three-pointer, was sweating constantly.

George shook his hand, his pale lips were tightly closed, unable to speak.

Donovan was also moved, but it was the last minute, victory was within reach, and substitutions could not just be made like this.

The lack of strikers made Donovan stretched.

"Strengthen the defense and protect the penalty area. The three-pointer will not always be so accurate. The Spurs will definitely attack the inside." Donovan emphasized again and again, beating on the tactical board.

Popovich was keenly aware of George's strangeness, and the ball came to Danny Green.

Didn't shoot a three-pointer, Danny Green chose to break through uncharacteristically, George staggered and didn't keep up.

Grant rushed out to defend. Donovan told Grant before going on the court to pay attention to George will be used as a breakthrough point.

Donovan predicted this result, but Popovich thought further. After Danny Green broke through, he didn't continue to stick the ball, and passed it directly into the interior. Gasol took the ball and shot.

Adams rushed over again, sitting under the basket without being pulled out by Aldridge, Adams' position can completely cover Gasol.

At the critical moment, experience once again gained the upper hand. Gasol avoided Adams' block, but his body also collided with Adams, lost his balance, and missed the shot.

Good defense!
Donovan pumped his fist excitedly off the court.

Although there is a foul, the defensive tactics are perfect, and there is always a glimmer of hope for free throws.

In just the next second, Gasol shattered this hope and made two free throws. The Spurs still led by 5 points in less than 30 seconds.

Westbrook let the ball roll on the floor, only to pick it up at the Spurs halfcourt, stalling for time.

Just about to start, George asked for the ball in the corner, Westbrook was taken aback, but George's firm eyes told Westbrook that he wanted to make up for his mistake just now.

Westbrook passed the ball and George broke through with a dribble with his left hand.

Danny Green defended closely and lingered.

George sank his shoulders, pressed his injured right shoulder against Danny Green, forced the space, and rushed into the inside line.

Layup!

Gasol stepped in to block the foul.

George stood on the free throw line, gasping for breath, his whole right arm trembled slightly, and beads of sweat kept breaking out.

The referee blows the whistle and passes the ball to George. George takes a deep breath, shoots, and the ball goes in.

Richard stepped into the three-point line and gave George a high-five. George's hand could no longer be stretched back.

On the second ball, George threw again.

"Bang", the ball bounced out of the basket.

Richard had already rushed into the three-point line when George made a free throw. The ball had just bounced out of the basket. When the center forwards were still blocking each other, Richard had jumped high and caught the basketball flying in the air.

He threw it into the basket casually, and Richard succeeded in making up the buckle.

103: 105.

The last 15 seconds.

The ball came out and Aldridge got the ball.

Westbrook fouled the first time.

13 seconds left.

Aldridge once again stood at the free throw line.

Everyone knows the foul tactics at the last moment. The reason why Aldridge got the ball is because he is the most stable free throw on the court.

Made both free throws.

103: 107.

Aldridge killed the game with a free throw.

Donovan requested a timeout anyway.

Arrange the last tactic, and you must lose decently if you lose.

Donovan looked at George, whose lips were already pale, who still shook his head firmly.

"Li Cha, carry out the final attack!"

Richard nodded affirmatively.

The Spurs replaced Gasol with Anderson.

In the last attack, you still have to actively defend. If the Thunder scored quickly and made another foul, there is still a theoretical chance for a comeback.

The Spurs still blocked the Thunder's serve with the tightest defense.

This time Westbrook served, Adams caught the ball, turned around on the spot and handed the player to Westbrook who returned to the court.

Westbrook kicked the ground hard and rushed inside, with two defenders behind him.

In the restricted area, Westbrook jumped up, facing Aldridge who also jumped up to block.

Westbrook turned his head and saw that Richard had already run beyond the 45-degree three-point line.Westbrook twisted his body vigorously and threw the ball vigorously with both hands to Richard who was ready.

Richard catches the ball and hits the net with a three-pointer.

"Beep!" The game is over.

106:107, the Thunder narrowly lost by one point.

Richard walked to the sidelines, pulled up Westbrook who had fallen to the ground, walked to George together, and gently supported the crumbling George.

The three of them left the court with their heads held high and headed towards the locker room.

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