Westbrook takes three steps and then takes two steps, then takes a step in from the free throw line and jumps with both feet...

"bang!"

A powerful one-handed tomahawk chop instantly set the arena on fire!

In the next round, when the Spurs attacked, the fans stood up and shouted in unison:

"Defense!!!"

"Defense!!!"

"Defense!!!"

...

An average player would be easily affected in such a hot atmosphere.

Fortunately, several members of the Spurs team are veterans who have experienced many battles.

Parker looked calm and raised his right hand to direct his teammates' movements.

Soon, Ginobili took advantage of the screen and got open outside the three-point line.

Parker flicked his wrist and passed the ball immediately.

However, just when Ginobili caught the ball and was about to take a flip shot...

Ibaka suddenly burst out from the inside.

I saw him taking off with all his strength and actually blocking the shot from a very long distance!

"Roar!!!"

The fans at the scene went crazy again.

After completing the block, Ibaka quickly took off a second time to protect the ball.

Opposite him, Ginobili looked surprised, obviously shocked by Ibaka's athletic ability.

However, Ginobili has no time to be surprised!

After Ibaka passed the ball to Durant beside him, KD took up his long legs and rushed towards the Spurs half court.

Ginobili returned to defense at full speed, always keeping his body between Durant and the basket.

But what Ling Yaodao didn't expect was that KD dribbled outside the three-point line and instead of hitting the basket, he shot a chasing three-pointer!

The basketball left kd's fingertips and spun at high speed, drawing a beautiful arc in the air...

"Shua~"

Hollow into the net!

5:2, the Thunder took the lead.

Spurs attack.

Parker used the screen to pass Westbrook.

After getting to the basket, he faced Perkins' defense and hit a layup with an underhand shot, causing the latter to foul.

Two points scored, plus a penalty!

This ball was like a muffler, making the noisy arena instantly quiet.

But...it was only quiet for a moment.

When Parker stepped to the free throw line, he was greeted with deafening boos.

The little French sports car took a deep breath and took two more moves before slowly taking action...

"Shua~"

5:5, the two teams tied.

After changing sides, Durant caught the ball in the elbow area and assumed a triple threat posture.

Jefferson lowered his center of gravity, opened his hands, and stood ready.

"You can't guard against me."

Durant said some trash talk lightly, and then pulled out his hand in front of Jefferson.

Jefferson was shocked and quickly reached out to interfere, but to no avail.

The basketball hits the net!

5:7.

In the subsequent game, the two sides went back and forth, refusing to give in to each other, and the game reached a deadlock.

With 3 minutes left in the first quarter, the two teams were tied at 25.

At this time, the coaches of both sides dispatched substitutes to play.

The Spurs are left with Parker to lead the team, while the Thunder are led by Harden.

In the next few minutes, Harden performed well, effectively connecting his teammates and helping the Thunder gradually establish their lead.

The Spurs, on the other hand, were in a scoring drought. All the substitute players were unable to make any contribution, and only Parker was struggling to support them.

After the first quarter, the score was fixed at 33:29, with the Thunder leading by 4 points.

After the start of the second quarter, Thunder coach Brooks replaced Westbrook and let Harden, who had played the entire quarter, take a rest.

On the sidelines, Popovich saw that Westbrook was about to play, so he immediately removed Parker and replaced him with Ginobili.

Seeing the Spurs making such decisive substitution adjustments, all the Rockets players watching the game laughed.

"Popovich has understood that Russell has a certain restraint relationship with Parker."

Lori said with a smile.

"Whether it is size or explosive power, Russell is the better one. When Parker plays against him, the advantages cannot be brought out, and the shortcomings are exposed. It is better to let George Hill play against Russell.

Parker conserves his energy and uses it in more appropriate places."

Tony Allen analyzed carefully.

"This strategy is our China's 'Tian Ji Horse Racing'. I will chat with you someday when I have time."

"You have to call me Teacher Yao then."

Yao Ming was in a good mood tonight and said jokingly.

"I always feel that...the Spurs will be very difficult to win this game."

"They scored a lot of points, but the offense looked very laborious. On the contrary, the Thunder can get good opportunities with three passes and two leads."

McGrady held his chin with his right hand and said while watching the ball carefully.

"I feel the same way. Let me tell you a guess based on my own observations...Duncan actually went into battle injured!"

"Although the Spurs do not have him on the injury list, it can be seen from several attacks in the first quarter that Duncan's movement is not smooth and the speed is slower than before. I think the Spurs may have concealed the illness.

To prevent the injured Duncan from being targeted by the Thunder."

"With injuries to the core of the team, the Spurs have lost their strongest point, and it is understandable that the game has become difficult. However... no matter how difficult the game is, they will fight until the end."

Mark Jackson said.

After he finished speaking, the Rockets generals suddenly understood.

"Bah bang bang!"

"As expected of a coach! He sees more than us."

Lori smiled and clapped.

The smile on his face was still warm and innocent.

Immediately afterwards, everyone applauded one after another.

Mark Jackson smiled slightly, hiding his merit and fame.

In fact, he had not noticed that Duncan was injured before.

The reason why I was able to express my guess just now was actually due to Shen Fei.

Shen Fei previously asserted that the Rockets would meet the Thunder in the second round. Although Mark Jackson immediately started researching the Thunder, he still couldn't help being curious and asked Shen Fei the reason.

"Duncan is injured, but he hides it very well. If you don't believe me, watch his every move carefully in the next game."

Shen Fei said.

With this mission in mind, Mark Jackson always paid attention to Duncan's movements when watching the game today.

As expected, Shi Buddha's lateral movement when assisting in defense and his speed when attacking in the low post were slightly slower than before.

But I have to say that Duncan hid his injuries very well, and you really can’t tell without looking carefully.

Therefore, while enjoying the applause of the team members, Mark Jackson once again lamented Shen Fei's "magnificent powers" in his heart.

[With such observation skills, it would be a shame not to be a scout!]
To be continued...