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The commentator excitedly said: "Xue Liancheng hit another three-pointer! Oh my god! He can score such a long-range three-pointer. Xue Liancheng is really strong. This goal really boosts morale."

The commentator also shouted: "This is their smallest point difference since halftime. It is really not easy for Xue Liancheng to lead the team alone. If they can reach the finals, Xue Liancheng can really be called the greatest basketball player in history." One of the athletes.”

Host: "The light of hope has indeed appeared. It depends on whether the Lakers can grasp it and complete such a shocking comeback."

The difference between single-digit points difference and double-digit point difference is still huge.

If it's single digits, for an offensive team, it's possible to wipe out the score in an instant, especially when the Lakers also have superstars like Xue Liancheng with extremely explosive scoring power.

As long as you can't score for two or three rounds, he really has the ability to equalize for you every minute.

If the difference is double digits, it will take you four or five rounds to catch up.

There is a possibility of not scoring in four or five rounds and falling into a scoring drought, but it is definitely unlikely.

And if you continue to score in four or five rounds without conceding a single goal, this is possible, but not very likely.

The combination of the two means that once the point difference widens to double digits, you simply have no ability to even it out instantly.

In other words, there is a threshold in the middle that you need to cross.

And when the threshold is crossed, others can also take the opportunity to adjust and will not close their eyes and wait for death.

Therefore, there is an isolation zone for the double-digit score difference. In other words, it is a safe distance.

Going from double digits to single digits is completely different.

Not to mention anything else, the temperament of the Lakers players on the court also changed the moment Xue Liancheng scored. It is so exaggerated, confidence and hope are enough to fill a person's heart with strength.

The Lakers players are currently in such an excited state.

Coupled with the roaring sound at the scene, their adrenaline exploded even more and their spirits became more and more exciting.

In the next round, the Lakers were united and directly prevented the Spurs from taking a 24-second violation.

This is the role of players in a state of excitement. Their enthusiasm and fighting spirit are at a whole new level.

It’s really an explosion of energy…

Usually it feels like he's far away, unable to cover the distance, but now he can pounce on him in three or two steps.

The potential that people can unleash in a state of excitement is so exaggerated.

Look back.

The Lakers push the fast break, and the speed is really fierce.

Coupled with the impact of these two beasts, Randall and Vonleh, the Spurs' defense line was instantly destroyed.

Xue Liancheng went straight in and did it himself.

Hit!

84:90, only 6 points difference.

The whole place was in an uproar, and the sound became louder and louder.

This kind of passion for chasing points is simply addictive.

But the Spurs are really not covered.

Very calm, even though he was beaten like this, he still moved the ball in an orderly manner, and then Mills slipped out and used the screen to get an open opportunity.

He made 5 of 1 three-pointers before, but he still shot without hesitation!

in!

At 84:93, the score difference returned to 9 points.

This time, the shouts at the scene disappeared.

That feeling is no different from being hit in the head.

In fact, at this time, everyone expected Xue Liancheng to stand up and respond. After all, super superstars can make people's blood boil even more.

But the problem is that Xue Liancheng has used his magic skill twice, and the last time was not a last resort, so he really couldn't use it.

So he was more conservative and passed the ball out.

result.

Clarkson swings in the mid-range too!

86:94, back to 8 points difference.

The two sides started a new round of pulling and pulling in this range.

The protagonist of the Lakers' pull is Clarkson, who has been silent for many, many games.

He seemed to be alive, shooting inside and outside, using various dexterous skills, which once put the Spurs in trouble.

After Clarkson had restraint, Xue Liancheng was freed, and from time to time he would rush in to steal a ball, or force a free throw.

Throughout the fourth quarter, the Lakers were almost a duo of Xue Liancheng and Clarkson. The two played together with good efficiency and firmly controlled the score.

The Spurs are also very strong during this period.

They were like a resurrected beast, roaring like thunder.

Others centered around Leonard and Aldridge, constantly running, or attacking with the ball, or cutting, or covering, or conducting, or cooperating. The entire offensive rhythm was very smooth, and the offensive firepower displayed was also Very fierce.

But in the end, they still failed to widen the gap.

The reason is that Clarkson suddenly broke out, allowing Xue Liancheng and Clarkson to form a point advantage that was mutually exclusive, so that the Spurs did not dare to attack easily.

In any case, no one could guard the other, and they were at odds with each other on the offensive end.

When the game came to the last two minutes of the fourth quarter.

Clarkson missed the three-pointer and was hit by a counterattack three-pointer by Ginobili of the Spurs.

The score difference suddenly reached 10 points, and the score was 107:117.

The whole scene instantly felt a chill.

This three-pointer is really killing.

The commentators couldn't help but shake their heads: "The Spurs are really one of the most resilient teams in the league. With this trait, they have remained in the league for nearly two decades and are legendary."

Commentator: "This is the charm of Popovich. For many seasons, I felt that the Spurs had entered a period of decline, but in the next season, they could come back to life and become the most powerful contender for the championship. Popovich created Such a magical spur.”

When was the Spurs at their peak?

The answer is naturally from the time Duncan entered the league until he reached the end of his peak, which was the 09-10 season.

Duncan was 34 years old that year and was already confirmed to be at the end of his career. That season, the Spurs only finished seventh in the Western Conference, giving the impression that they were sluggish.

result.

In the 10-11 season and the 11-12 season, they ranked first in the Western Conference in the regular season for two consecutive seasons, which is simply miraculous.

But in the 10-11 season, they encountered the Grizzlies' bad team and became the laughing stock of the entire league.

In the 11-12 shortened season, they did reach the Western Conference Finals, but the rise of the Thunder's three young players and the Youth Storm still make people feel that some of the Spurs' heroes are in their late teens.

In the 12-13 season, they were still able to achieve second place in the Western Conference. At this time, people no longer had any hope for the Spurs.

Because the last time they won the championship was in the 06-07 season, it was so long ago that people forgot that this was a championship team.

And everyone knows the plot of that season.

Without Ray Allen's long three-pointer, the championship trophy would have gone to the Spurs.

That’s when people realized: Oh! It turns out that this Spurs is still so powerful.

You know, they are fighting a fierce battle with the Miami Heat, the first Galaxy battleship!

Everyone knows how powerful the Big Three are nowadays.

The Spurs almost killed the Big Three, which really shocked everyone.

The following year, the Spurs achieved their ultimate revenge, sweeping the Big Three's Miami Heat and once again standing on top of the world.

that moment.

People are finally taking this Spurs team seriously.

As long as they make the playoffs, they will be the most competitive team in the league, and no one dares to ignore them.

The contributors to the Spurs' five championships are undoubtedly Duncan, Ginobili and Tony Parker.

But in fact, there is another person who cannot be ignored, that is Popovich.

After Duncan retired, they quickly cultivated another monster-level superstar - Leonard.

This keeps them competitive and they are the strongest contenders for the championship this season.

and so.

The commentator's summary of Popovich is still in place. Popovich deserves the most credit for the Spurs being able to stand for so many years.

This is also related to Popovich's coaching philosophy.

There are rumors that Popovich strictly prohibited Leonard from taking more shots, limiting Leonard's scoring, putting more offensive energy on the defensive end, and at the same time maximizing the coordination and cooperation of team basketball.

of course.

The rumors may be exaggerated, but they are by no means groundless.

Popovich is such a strange old man who will sacrifice the interests of first-class superstars for the sake of the entire team.

This is unthinkable for other teams, but for the Spurs, it seems reasonable.

of course.

In the historical trajectory, Leonard and the Spurs broke up on bad terms, which may also be due to this factor.

How can you get a big contract without good data?

If the Spurs don't offer big contracts, other teams will rush to offer them.

So Leonard's uncle couldn't stand the Spurs' approach, which eventually led to the two sides parting ways.

And if the Spurs are resilient, then Xue Liancheng's determination to win is harder than a rock.

Look back.

When Clarkson missed another shot, Xue Liancheng fought in the crowd and grabbed this crucial offensive rebound.

Finally, he feinted after stepping up and down, and the throw was successful.

109:117，还是8分的分差，而时间还有1分33秒。

The Lakers have entered a countdown to death.

So in this round of defense, Xue Liancheng was really anxious and kept shouting: "Everyone, move, everyone move... move..."

But Leonard was also tough enough to force his way in and draw a foul.

Fortunately, he made one of two free throws and the Lakers were not that hurt.

109:118，湖人还落后9分，而马刺这个回合打了将近24秒，时间来到了最后的1分10秒。

It's really hanging on by a thread.

Lakers offense.

Xue Liancheng was just about to push over with the ball, but the Spurs suddenly flanked him, leaving him confused.

You know, since the series between the Lakers and the Spurs, the Spurs have not carried out any decent flanking attack on him. At most, they have encircled and sniped him when he broke through.

It was really the first time for me to double-team this way after dribbling half way.

But Xue Liancheng is a two-time MVP after all. He quickly protected the ball and passed it to Clarkson.

At this time, Mike Brown on the sidelines was more anxious than anyone else and kept shouting at Clarkson: "Be steady, be steady, this ball must be scored."

Anyone can see that Clarkson's form is over. After all, he missed two consecutive shots, proving that Clarkson's touch is declining.

Mike Brown couldn't say it directly.

After Xue Liancheng ran over, the Spurs tried their best to prevent him from catching the ball.

no doubt.

The Spurs moved in an orderly manner, obviously simulating how to flank and snipe Xue Liancheng, preventing Xue Liancheng from receiving the ball easily.

The Lakers have also simulated how to let Xue Liancheng, who is running without the ball, smoothly run out of position and catch the ball.

And there are a lot of simulation exercises.

In the end, it was Mike Brown who came up with a better move. After a brief moment of confusion, Von Leila came out to double cover with Randall.

Xue Liancheng went around continuously and finally successfully received the ball.

And it's still vacant.

Xue Liancheng didn't hesitate at all, he jumped up and shot a three-pointer.

in!

112:118, there is still 6 points difference, and there is exactly one minute left.

The commentator exclaimed: "It's still Xue Liancheng, it's still Xue Liancheng! Only he can save the Lakers."

Commentator: "After scoring this three-pointer, Xue Liancheng's personal score has reached 46 points. He scored 18 points again in the fourth quarter. It is really too strong."

The host also had to sincerely admire him: "Everyone knows that Xue Liancheng is ridiculously strong, but no one can stop him."

However, Xue Liancheng was not as excited as they imagined. There was not much time left, and the Lakers were about to die. Why would he care about those broken statistics?

When returning to defense, he roared again: "Everyone releases their last energy, I need you to defend this ball."

The teammates worked really hard and really prevented the Spurs' offense in this round.

Xue Liancheng did not hold the ball and ran directly to the frontcourt.

The Spurs' pursuit of him continues.

But how can you stop someone who is running without the ball?

Xue Liancheng went around and around, knocking the spurs out. When Feng Lai ran to block people, he suddenly turned down.

Clarkson flew the ball over.

Feng Lai undoubtedly completed the violent smashing of the frame.

114:118, only 4 points difference.

But the problem is, the time is only the last 39 seconds.

The Lakers are really racing against time.

The Spurs, on the other hand, have been grinding.

Look back.

The Lakers are still working hard, but the Spurs are taking their time, constantly moving the ball, and not attacking. You have no choice but to watch them buy time.

at last.

When the time reaches 10 seconds, the Spurs start to move.

In the end, Aldridge was in position, turning over and shooting a jumper.

There are also!

Damn it!

114:120, the score difference came to 6 points again, but there were still 17 seconds left.

This hard-solving ability...

There is really no way.

The host finally issued a death notice to the Lakers: "Scoring... Aldridge killed the Lakers. This is the role of the Spurs in bringing Aldridge. Aldridge has made a contribution."

Commentator: "If we defend this ball, the Lakers still have a chance. It's a pity. The Spurs are really stable..."

The commentator also shook his head and sighed: "The suspense is over. It is a pity that Xue Liancheng worked hard throughout the game and watched his team be eliminated. At this time, he was lost."

Mike Brown called a timeout.

And Xue Liancheng was sitting on the bench, his eyes really blank.

This was the first time he felt the taste of failure.

17 seconds, 6 points difference, and he only had one % hit skill.

How to chase?

He didn't have an answer either.

Deep down in my heart, besides sadness, I felt unwillingness.