Chapter 373: Scoring Record in a Single Quarter of the Finals
The whistle blows and the game continues.
"For Miami, this is their last chance. If they cannot reduce the score to 5 points in the next three minutes, their series will be over."
Kevin Garnett made the final announcement with cold words.
He is the second active superstar to make such a judgment. Before him, Kobe Bryant announced the death of the Miami Heat at the end of the second game.
Whoosh!
James' bold attempt from beyond the three-point line was richly rewarded, and the point difference was reduced to 8 points.
But then, after Fanci and Nowitzki picked and rolled, Nowitzki hit a mid-range shot, and the point difference returned to 10 points.
Nowitzki has not missed a single shot in the fourth quarter. So far in the fourth quarter, he has scored 17 points. He is only one step away from breaking the single-quarter scoring record in the Finals.
The person who scored the most points in a single quarter in the Finals in history was Isiah Thomas in 1988. He scored 24 points in a single quarter despite spraining his ankle. No one has been able to break it to this day.
Now, Nowitzki has touched its tail.
Fan Xi is also trying her best to fulfill him.
Any qualified point guard will pass the basketball to the player with the best touch on the court.
Whoosh!
Dwyane Wade hit a 3-pointer.
At the most critical moment, the Flash's three-pointer also opened.
Then, Fanci was still on a pick-and-roll with Nowitzki. After entering the penalty area, he turned around and passed the ball to Nowitzki.
Nowitzki caught the ball and hit the ball under the two-man defense.
This is a three-pointer.
Nowitzki scored his 20th point in a single quarter, and the point difference continued to remain at double digits at 10 points.
Nowitzki is only 4 points away from the record set by Isiah Thomas in the 1988 Finals, with 3 minutes and 22 seconds remaining in the game.
Lots of opportunities.
The German fans in front of the TV were extremely excited. They were finally going to see Nowitzki create an unprecedented record in the NBA.
Mark Cuban in front of the TV was even more excited and wiped away tears. His relationship with Nowitzki was too deep.
No one wants Nowitzki to win a championship more than Mark Cuban.
The breakup of Nowitzki and the Mavericks can be regarded as an example for the league and an unprecedented tenderness in this business alliance. You know, when James left the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers boss publicly cursed in the media.
Now their curse seems to be in effect, and James may really win the championship later than the Cavaliers.
Today, in James' hometown, in Ohio, and in Cleveland, people support Fancy more than James.
Whoosh!
Shane Battier hit a 3-pointer.
The point difference is further narrowing to 7 points.
After the timeout, Miami has hit three consecutive three-pointers.
Their hard work and luck have reached unprecedented levels.
But...the dice thrown by God hit the Clippers' bowl.
Whoosh!
Even though James and Wade flanked Nowitzki at the same time this time, with Chris Bosh defending on one side, Nowitzki still hit 2 points from the high post.
After the timeout, he had scored 7 points in a row. His score in a single quarter had reached 22 points and helped the team lead by 9 points.
After Nowitzki hit the shot, Fanci frowned.
He found that the defense Nowitzki faced was too intense.
Moreover, Nowitzki's physical energy is becoming increasingly exhausted.
Fanshi didn't want Nowitzki to play in singles anymore, so on his way back to half court, he asked Nowitzki: "Dirk, are you okay?"
Nowitzki smiled, he was very tired.
At this time, Stephen Nash shouted to his old friend on the sidelines: Dirk, you are only 3 points away from breaking the single-game scoring record in the Finals.
Fan Xi found that Nowitzki's eyes lit up when he heard this sentence.
Obviously, any professional player hopes to leave indelible achievements in history.
When people talk about the 1988 Game 7, they may forget that the Lakers won the final victory, but they will never forget that the smiling assassin Isiah Thomas scored 24 points in a single quarter with a broken leg that night.
Fanshi is a professional player and he knows what this means.
At this time, James launched the final charge.
He charges into the penalty area like a tank.
But at this time, Leonard made a perfect defense. He let go half a step. When James came in and showed the basketball for a layup, he swooped up and spread out his amazing long arms... Bang!
Leonard slapped James' ball cleanly.
Fan Xi grabbed the basketball from behind and was about to launch a quick attack.
It was found that Nowitzki's steps were a little slow.
Moreover, he heard Chris Bosh sigh, and James also had disappointment in his eyes.
There are only 2 minutes left.
Miami is already demoralized, and garbage time may come.
Fan Xi thought again and again and gave up playing fast break.
Instead, he slowly arrived at the frontcourt.
The Heat's defensive formation is falling apart at a speed that is visible to the naked eye.
James' block blocked directly by Leonard this time disintegrated their will to fight.
Fan Xi reached the top of the arc outside the three-point line and deliberately took a few extra seconds.
Then, instead of calling a screen, he went straight in. He dribbled the ball through the defense from the wing, and he contained the defense of James and Wade.
He strikes like lightning.
At the same time, Nowitzki ran to the outside, and Jordan followed him and set a screen. When he ran to the top of the three-point arc, there was no defense in front of him.
Fan Xi quickly passed the basketball.
Nowitzki caught the ball, took off and shot, with a very good rhythm... When the basketball was shot, Shane Battier defended it. His defense was very clean and iconic. His skills blocked Nowitzki's eyes.
Eye-sealing defense is his trademark.
Nowitzki had completed the shot, but his eyes suddenly lost sight of the shooting curve.
As a result, he was a little unstable when he landed.
Moreover, he stepped on the instep of Shane Battier... Shane Battier quickly came over from the left to defend... He is one of the few players in the league who can defend tough and cleanly.
But it was such a player that caused Nowitzki's injury.
Whoosh!
When Nowitzki's basketball shot through the net.
Nowitzki's huge body quickly fell to the three-point line, and before he fell, his foot stepped on Battier's instep and twisted greatly.
The whole Staples Arena was in a state of excitement.
A new finals record was established.
The Clippers bench was also excited, shouting and cheering for Nowitzki.
Beep!
Meanwhile, the Heat requested a timeout.
Their head coach looked frustrated. The point difference widened to 12 points. The game time was only 1 minute and 45 seconds, and there was little point in continuing the game.
He was very sad, and the Heat players all looked lonely.
They walked to the bench dejectedly.
"Nowitzki was a god in this game. He proved his way of playing." Kevin Garnett said with conviction on TV.
In the past ten years or so, Garnett has hardly said anything good about Nowitzki. He has always treated Duncan first and me second, but tonight Nowitzki taught him a lesson.
25 points in a single quarter is a height that Garnett will never reach in his life.
What's more, this is the finals.
Clippers players rushed toward Nowitzki, but they soon realized something was wrong.
Nowitzki's expression was ferocious and his face was pale.
"Pull me up and pretend nothing happened."
Nowitzki said to his teammates.
At this time, the joy on everyone's face solidified.
Fan Xi immediately understood what Nowitzki meant, and he and Jordan stretched out their hands to pull Nowitzki up.
Originally Leonard's Grant Hill was going to help Nowitzki.
But Nowitzki refused.
This guy, who was called a softie, remained silent. He raised his hands and walked back to the bench step by step.
You could see the difficulty in his steps with every step, but he did not pause or falter.
A large amount of sweat fell from his forehead.
The spasm caused by the huge pain made his teeth chatter.
He didn't yell like Mourning did when he was injured: No one can take me off the court on a stretcher.
Although this can better demonstrate the tough guy temperament.
But he walked back to the bench silently, practicing his strength and tenacity in his own way, and revealing his strong wisdom and rationality.
He wants Miami to know: I am not broken yet, I am still a sharp knife hanging over your head.
The Clippers players were all in awe.
Everyone surrounded Nowitzki. When the photographer on the sidelines came over with a camera and tried to take a close-up, Arenas reached out and drove him away.
"Jack, the rest is up to you."
Nowitzki looked at Fan Xi, there were even some tears in his eyes.
He knew that his finals could only go so far. He had given everything he had.
Fan Xi suddenly regretted it. He was thinking, if he launched a fast break and completed a quick counterattack, would Nowitzki not be injured?
There are no ifs in the world.
Time will not go back.
He had to look forward. He put his hands on Nowitzki's shoulders and told him with great determination: "Dirk, I will definitely win the championship. Nothing can take away the honor that belongs to you and me."
Then, Fan Xi looked around: "I will do what I say."