Chapter 391 Popovich: I hate three-pointers!
Tang Tian's three-pointer helped the Spurs widen the gap to 16 points for the first time, and also laid the victory for the Spurs in one fell swoop.
The two sides were in a stalemate until the second half of the fourth quarter, and the Heat were unable to narrow the gap. In the last few minutes, both sides successively replaced the bench.
The score on the field was finally frozen at 115 to 101.
The Spurs beat the Heat away and snatched the home advantage from the Heat.
James scored 33 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists alone and was still unable to make up for the situation.
Wade scored 15 points with 5 of 15 shots, Ray Allen made 3 three-pointers and scored 11 points, Bosh performed poorly, with only 9 points and 6 blocks.
Duncan scored 17 points and 12 rebounds, Parker scored 16 points and 9 assists, Leonard scored 13 points and 4 rebounds, and Split scored 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Tang Tian made 11 of 14 shots from outside the three-point line in the whole game, scoring the highest 35 points, and had 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
35 points also set a new high in his personal and playoff career!
This is his new career night!
After the game, Tang Tian was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.
"Congratulations, you broke the single-game three-point record in the playoffs. You are the only record holder now. Have you ever thought about breaking the record today?"
The reporter asked.
"Yes, I thought, actually when I went out in the morning, I knew it would feel good today. I was wearing a lucky bracelet and the lucky shoes that my girlfriend Elizabeth specially chose for me."
After Tang Tian finished speaking, the reporter showed a surprised look.
This answer is not at all, and it is full of sour and stinky love.
"What do you feel like when you throw those balls, you broke the record with just 14 shots."
The reporter continued to ask.
"Well, the basket is like the sea in front of me. I know I will enter as long as I throw it away."
“…”
It’s changed, Tang Tian, you have really changed!
You used to be very low-key!
The reporter is still asking, and Tang Tian is still answering.
At this moment, Duncan quietly approached behind Tang Tian.
Then, drizzle a glass of water from the head.
Tang Tian felt a chill in his head.
I turned my head suddenly and saw Duncan's Buddhist smiling face.
There was also Ginobili who was laughing behind him.
Duncan didn't touch his head but poured water. It must be this guy's idea!
This is jealous of his hair!
But he also laughed and pretended to chase Ginobili.
Ginobili trotted all the way.
After winning the first game, the Spurs' team atmosphere looked very good.
After the game, fans were talking about it on social media.
"It's really miserable. The Heat prepared Tang Tian's defense for the whole game, but they didn't expect to be shot through by Tang."
"Tang was a top shooter before, but after this game, he has become a historical shooter!"
"Tang Tian: Do you think I can only defend, but I can actually score even more!"
"Tang Tian: You never know whether I will focus on defense or attack in this game."
"I think the Heat will almost be separated in two years. Look at the performance of Wade and Bosh, is this still the Big Three team?"
"LeBron has only role player James."
"You're so dark, LeBron is just a bit of a useless teammate."
"Puff! You guys have no limit. Wade and Bosh just need to adjust their playing style around LeBron."
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The first defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals and the first defeat in the finals.
The Heat team is under great pressure.
You should know that before the start of the playoffs, they were still the biggest favorite to win the championship, and were optimistic that they would sweep the championship all the way.
But the predictions failed to catch up with the changes. Wade and Bosh's decline in the playoffs made them struggle much more than they thought.
The second finals were still played in Miami, two days later.
The Heat's training in the past two days has been closed.
Although they can't see, they can feel the pressure they are under.
After the training, the team members returned to the locker room one after another.
But Chanmos, Ray Allen, Norris Cole, Battier and James Jones all stayed to practice three-pointers.
Team assistant coach Fitzdale assisted them.
James had just finished taking a shower and heard a sound in the training hall. They came over and practiced more and walked to Fitzdale curiously.
"what are they doing?"
"It's Lei, he said that if you want to win the next game, the team must make a shot from the outside." Fitzdale replied.
After hearing this, James glared at him and then nodded.
Ray Allen brought not only three points, but also the tough team atmosphere of the Celtics.
Two days later, the second game of the finals continued to start at the American Airlines Arena.
The two teams remained stalemate at the beginning, and Wade followed Tang Tian at the beginning.
Spoelstra was obviously a little fed up with Tang Tian’s three-pointer.
When the rotation stage enters, the Heat's outside line begins to exert force.
Bathir, Chanmos, Ray Allen's consecutive three-point output.
That night, God stood behind the Heat, and they made 13 of 23 three-pointers.
This was a lot of hits in 2013. If Tang Tian hadn't felt too shocking to break the record in the game, it would have been amazing.
With the output from the outside, the Heat finally defeated the Spurs 113-98, tied the finals 1-1.
After the game, Popovich couldn't help but complain at the post-match press conference.
"I hate three-pointers."
Popovich's speech made all the reporters in the audience stunned.
"In my opinion, three-pointers should not be a basketball game at all. I think it's like cheating. Generally, you can only score 2 points for shooting, but now with 3 points, I can only endure it, and everyone can only endure it."
The reporters looked at each other. This was the first time they had heard Popovich speak like this.
It seems that the Heat's three-pointer tonight made him a little depressed.
However, this is obviously wrong!
Didn’t the Spurs win in the first game rely on Tang Tian’s record-breaking three-pointer?
After the game, the media reported Popovich's words and ushered in an uproar.
You should know that in the Spurs' Hammer tactics, the ending point is outside the three-point line, accounting for more than 70%.
Popovich's words were unfounded.
After the first two games, both sides moved to San Antonio to continue the finals.
Back at home, the Spurs made tactical adjustments, and Popovich arranged more and more complex pick-and-roll tactics for Tang Tian.
Tang Tian adapted quickly and made 8 of 15 shots from outside the three-point line in the third game and scored 26 points again, shooting through the Heat again.
In the third game, the Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the big score.
At the press conference after the game, some reporters couldn't help but question Popovich.
After this last game, you said you hate three-pointers? But in this game, you desperately gave Tang Tian a three-pointer chance?
"Yes, I still hate three points, but that's the rule. If we want to survive, we can only accept it and use it."
After hearing Popovich's answer, the reporters suddenly realized.
Chapter completed!