The older superstars of the NBA

Quicken Loans Center.

This is the home court of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the venue for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. After Zhao Feiyang missed the third game, the Cavaliers still ushered in this crucial game.

Before the game, Zhao Feiyang wanted to make a forced comeback, but his body had no strength at all. Even if he made a forced comeback, he might not be able to play in good condition.

After much consideration, he decided to call a truce.

Without him, the Cavaliers will have to make adjustments to their lineup as head coach Tyronn Lue.

Veteran George Hill replaced Zhao Feiyang. Although Hill certainly cannot replace Zhao Feiyang, in this situation, the Cavaliers really have no one available, and Hill is already the best choice within the range.

Without Zhao Feiyang, the Cavaliers' ball rights will naturally be concentrated in the hands of LeBron James. This is no doubt for any Cavaliers player.

Although the team's prospects of victory seemed unclear, the home fans still tried their best to cheer for their team.

Tens of thousands of Cavaliers fans showed extraordinary enthusiasm, hoping to inspire LeBron to lead the team to a comeback at home.

beep.

The game started soon.

Facing the Cavaliers without Zhao Feiyang, the Golden State Warriors adopted a bombing style. The obstacle between Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry was completely gone. The two seized the opportunity and took long-range shots one after another.

Previously, when Zhao Feiyang was still here, he could work with Jr to restrain the opponent, but now that he is gone, Jr can't do it alone.

Hill doesn't have Zhao Feiyang's organizational skills, let alone Zhao Feiyang's defensive ability, so he is frequently beaten by Curry in matches.

The Warriors took the lead five minutes into the first quarter, and they maintained their lead until the end of the first quarter.

For the Cavaliers, all the ball was concentrated on LeBron in the first quarter. He did make several good attacks in the beginning, but as the Warriors' double-teaming began, LeBron's shooting percentage dropped rapidly.

By the end of the first quarter, LeBron had scored 11 points.

It doesn't seem like a lot, but such data cannot help the Cavaliers stabilize the situation.

Fast forward to the second quarter.

LeBron didn't dare to rest at all and continued to follow his teammates on the court. With the expectations of the fans in the audience, he finally performed well in this quarter.

Taking advantage of the Warriors' lineup of mixed substitutes, LeBron kept attacking the Warriors' basket with the ball. He also took the initiative to launch fast breaks and cooperated with his teammates to raid the Warriors' basket.

This style of play accelerated the Cavaliers' pace for a period of time, allowing them to finally recover the point difference.

beep.

The first half ended quickly.

The score between the two sides was 53 to 55.

At the last moment of the second quarter, Curry hit a mid-range shot into the basket, helping the Warriors turn the tie into a lead.

Although it's only 2 points.

During the break, many Cavaliers fans watching the online broadcast also became excited. In response to today's game, they posted their comments online.

"At the moment, it seems that LeBron is playing great! He can definitely carry this team forward...Didn't many people think that we would definitely lose without Zhao? Now it seems that the result is not yet Definitely!"

"It's okay without Zhao! LeBron played really hard, but he can handle the situation alone..."

"If we win without Zhao, who will be the most embarrassed? Those Warriors fans or Zhao himself?"

There was a din outside.

Even if Zhao Feiyang did not play, he became the talk of the court under such circumstances.

The second half comes.

LeBron continues to appear. As the super core of the Cavaliers, he has no chance to rest for today's crucial game.

Once he lets his guard down a little, the Cavaliers will be completely defeated by the Warriors! This is not what LeBron wants to see.

On the Warriors side, seeing how fierce LeBron was, Coach Cole did not continue to send the main players to fight LeBron hard. Instead, he replaced substitute players and took double-team measures to target LeBron.

call out.

The game continues.

After coming on the court, LeBron held the ball and played in isolation. At first, he could find opportunities under the cover of Tristan Thompson, but when the opponent double-teamed LeBron, LeBron's offensive pressure suddenly increased.

Faced with this situation, LeBron has no choice but to continue holding the ball.

His talent is indeed terrifying. Even in this situation, under his tough impact, he repeatedly entered the Warriors' penalty area and succeeded. Even Andre Iguodala couldn't guard LeBron.

However, goals are goals, and this level of consumption is also fatal for LeBron.

As the game entered the second half of the third quarter, LeBron began to suffer from leg cramps. It first appeared while running, and then suddenly appeared directly in the confrontation, which forced LeBron to temporarily rest.

And when Tyronn Lue replaced LeBron, the Cavaliers' offense on the court became a complete mess.

Hill was unable to organize an effective offense, and Jr. was even more so. After discovering that others were also playing randomly, Jr. simply kept holding the ball and playing singles. Whenever there was a chance, he rushed towards the Warriors' basket, regardless of whether such an offense could be scored.

This "reckless" style of play made the Cavaliers scoreless for two minutes, and Jr.'s repeated shots didn't even touch the basket.

LeBron, who was sitting off the court, almost vomited blood when he saw this scene.

Head coach Tyronn Lue is also panicking. Unfortunately, no matter how he adjusts, it will be difficult for the Cavaliers to escape from this chaotic state when LeBron cannot guarantee his health.

The Warriors took this opportunity to replace all the core players. Curry and Thompson felt hot. After the two came up, they shot three-pointers one after another.

Their touch helped the Warriors successfully open up the score. By the end of the third quarter, the Warriors had led the Cavaliers by as much as 13 points.

If nothing else happens, it may be difficult for the Cavaliers to reverse the situation in the last quarter.

call out.

When the referee's whistle sounded, the Cavaliers fans at the scene were extremely disappointed. On the big screen, the cameraman gave a close-up of LeBron. He was sitting on the team bench with a very pale face. The masseur beside him was constantly kneading his calves to relieve pressure.

"It's over! I'm afraid there's no chance!"

"I thought Zhao's presence didn't have that big a effect on us, but now it seems that his presence is really important... When LeBron is not on the court, only he can control the situation. ......."

"If we can't reverse the situation in the last quarter, then I'm afraid we will lose to the Warriors in the finals with a high probability... Oh! What a pity! If the team lineup wasn't good enough, maybe we would have been able to defeat them this season. Warriors’…”