msmithbooks Chapter 885 No Miracles
Chapter 885 No Miracles
Chapter 885 No Miracles
In this game, the Cavaliers made it clear that they were going to play against the Thunder.This is the strategy of the Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue, giving up part of the defense, pursuing the ultimate offense, pushing counterattacks, playing speed, and not playing slow positional warfare with the opponent.
Tyronn Lue's extreme tactics have been criticized for a long time before the start of the playoffs.Skeptics pointed out that you have no defense, and it is very difficult to win the championship. In the history of the NBA, anyway, in the past 20 years, no team has been at the bottom of the league in defense and finally won the championship.
In fact, although the Cavaliers' defense in the 2015-16 season was not top-notch, it was also among the best in the league.In the playoffs, this team's defense has further upgraded to become an elite level.
As for the Cavaliers this season, James is one year older. The defense of Irving and Love has not improved at all. Williams' poor defensive roles, the team's overall lack of defensive resources, and a coach who doesn't pay attention to defense, it is no surprise that the defense is poor.
Everyone questioned Bass whether it was defense, or the offensive end questioned his excessive pursuit of fast basketball, transition and speed.The overall age of your team is the oldest in the league, but you want to play the fastest basketball. Are you a Golden State kindergartener?
Although the league has been speeding up, but if you let the 30-year-old Jefferson, Deron Sr., Frye, Korver and others speed up and counterattack, after a few rounds, their shooting sights will be lost.
But Bass is so stubborn, he thinks this small ball speed basketball is his own originality, in fact, this kind of fast offense, the old Nelson and D'Antoni in the early years are all leftovers from their play.
The original intention of Bass is that the Cavaliers do not have a dominant big man. Playing fast basketball with a small lineup can give full play to James' impact and Irving's chaotic ability.But he ignored the fact that the Cavaliers' shooters are all old, running so crazy, under the high-intensity confrontation in the playoffs, can the shooting rate be maintained?In addition, when the offensive rhythm is fast, the physical consumption of the players becomes greater. James is 33 years old. The offense requires him to rush to the basket to create mobile opportunities for the shooter. The defense requires him to protect the basket as a co-defense point. Paojiao, who restricts the matchup, will be tired no matter how good his physical fitness is.
The Thunder's strategy is to reduce Duck's playing time and follow the opponent's rhythm to play small ball and fast offense.Their lineup is younger. Except for Gibson who is slightly older, the rest of the rotation players are under 30 years old, and their physical condition is much better than the opponent.
In the first half of the game, the Cavaliers took a slight lead, but the lead was not many.The on-site commentary said that James was a little tired.
In the third quarter of the game, the Cavaliers started to attack frantically.They are very clear that this game is a decisive battle for them, but not for the opponent.
James exerted his strength ahead of time. He needed to establish more advantages for the team. He didn't want to decide the victory in the final stage. That would be too much pressure.
The Thunder are under tremendous pressure on the defensive end.
At this time, Xie Kai stood up... He didn't want to pick and roll. In such adversity, he continued to force JR to succeed.A 3-pointer, a European step after a breakthrough, and a middle distance without the ball.
After the Cavaliers paused, they attacked Xie Kai in advance. At this time, I thought, Xie Kai started to deliver shells for other players, and the Thunder's offense was alive again.
The Cavaliers couldn't get rid of the point difference, which kept the suspense of the game.
After 3 quarters, the Cavaliers led by 6 points.
In the final quarter of the game, the Thunder increased their defensive strength, the Cavaliers' physical fitness declined, and their offensive efficiency began to decline.
At this time, the shortcomings of the small lineup's insufficient height and poor frame protection began to appear, and the Cavaliers' fouls also began to increase.
The Thunder eroded the opponent's advantage a little bit, and with 6 minutes and 21 seconds left in the final quarter, thanks to Xie Kai's two free throws, they overtook the score.
This time point is the turning point of the game, because before this, the Thunder had never been ahead.The Cavaliers seemed to be holding their breath, but they couldn't hold it anymore and were about to be discouraged.
James' physical fitness has already turned on a red light. He only rested for less than 1 minute in this game, and he tried his best.
The Thunder played steadily, slowly gained the advantage of the score, and maintained the advantage until the end.
In the end, the Thunder narrowly beat the Cavaliers away, leading 3:0.
谢开本场比赛出战44分54秒，砍下个人系列赛最高的35分13个篮板6次助攻6个抢断1个盖帽的数据，成为球队获胜的最大功臣。
6 steals also created a single-game high for Xie Kai's NBA playoff career (the previous highest was 5 times).
In such a focus game, Xie Kai showed his super personal ability in adversity, which made people have to admire.
James played almost the entire game. He scored a game-high 40 points, but he still couldn't prevent the team from losing.Falling behind 0:3 in the series, they have basically lost the chance to defend their title.
After the game, the Thunder players were extremely crazy in the locker room of the visiting team. Everyone was very excited. If they had a 3:1 lead and the opponent had reversed, but with a 3:0 lead, it is basically impossible for the opponent to reverse.
Westbrook hugged Xie Kai and kept saying "Thank you!" If Xie Kai hadn't joined in the offseason last year, this team would not have had the opportunity to reach this position, let alone be one step away from the championship .
It can be said that Xie Kai is the biggest contributor to the Thunder team being able to stand on the stage of the finals.
The Cavaliers fans in the Quicken Loans Center arena were all disappointed. Although most of them were satisfied with winning the championship last season, they would not be desperate, but when the trophy is close at hand, it is a lie to say that they don’t want to get another one. human.But 0:3 behind, and the strength of the opponent is so strong, they can't see the home team has any hope of creating a miracle.
Bayu's crazy experiment with a small lineup has finally ended in failure. Of course he has to take responsibility, but he has already thought of his rhetoric. After all, the opponent is strong, and it is not a problem with the system itself! Cosmos Yong of the 4 giants all lost, and our loss is not considered an upset.
The news after the game has basically begun to look forward to the offseason and how the Thunder will celebrate winning the championship. There are basically very few prospects for the games after the series.Obviously, the Cavaliers have no room for adjustment, and the suspense of the series is basically gone.
Before the fans of both sides were fighting each other and arguing about this and that, after this game, the fans on the Cavaliers side no longer struggled with anything, 0:3 and 1:2, this is not just a little difference, it is simply a world of difference Don't.
The well-known domestic commentator Yanghuahua Children's Shoes commented on her Weibo: "There is no miracle..."
(End of this chapter)