In the players' tunnel, Curry looked at the sound of the roaring mountains and tsunami outside, and couldn't help but shake his head and said.
"Of course, they probably think they have already won."
Green sneered from the side: "It's not that easy to win!"
Having said that, the Warriors players are really not sure about the outcome of this game. Without an important player like Thompson, what kind of strength can the Warriors show on the court?
No one knows.
"Wang, today's game depends on you! Come on!"
Curry turned around and patted Wang Feng, who was standing not far behind him, on the shoulder.
Wang Feng did not speak, but nodded slightly.
He was still trying to remember the way Thompson played on the court.
Although they are players with similar technical styles, Wang Feng and Thompson have quite different ways of playing on the court due to their different tactical positions in the team.
In today's game, he will take on what Thompson had to do on the court. The pressure is much more arduous than when he just had to stand at the three-point line in the corner, wait for the pass, and hang up to eat the pie.
The starting players of the Cavaliers have already appeared one after another during the introduction of the DJ on site.
The Cavaliers' starting lineup has not changed from the previous three games. It is still the starting lineup of Irving, J.R. Smith, James, Tristan Thompson and Love.
For the Warriors, due to Clay Thompson's injury, Wang Feng was replaced from the small forward position to Clay Thompson's shooting guard position. Ying Guodala was promoted from the bench to the starting small forward position to guard James.
I have to sigh again, the Warriors' lineup is really deep.
Even if Clay Thompson retires due to injury, the depth of this starting lineup can still outperform most teams in the league.
It's just that the Cavaliers are also one of the top teams in the league. It's hard to say whether the two teams will win or lose without direct confrontation.
"As expected."
Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue looked at the Warriors players with a smile on his face. "They really asked Wang Feng to play shooting guard because they wanted Wang Feng to share the scoring needs after losing Clay Thompson."
"But... is Wang Feng Clay Thompson? Of course not! And I will not let your tactics succeed so easily!"
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At the beginning of the game, inside players from both sides jumped the ball in the middle circle.
Bogut won the ball, and Warriors players pushed forward one after another.
Wang Feng, who habitually stood in the left corner, shrank slightly before he could clearly see the situation on the court.
A huge black shadow shrouded in front of him, occupying almost half of his field of vision.
LeBron James!
The first player in the league today chooses to mark Wang Feng at this time.
Although the two players in the same position in the previous three games have always been facing each other, it is obviously different from this game.
Wang Feng, who now shoulders the second most important scoring task in the team, will probably be heavily defended by James on the court.
"It's really not that simple."
There was a trace of bitterness on Steve Kerr's lips on the sidelines.
When James is serious, his defensive level is definitely at the top level in the league. It may be difficult to rely solely on Wang Feng's flawed offensive ability.
But there is no way, even if you bite the bullet, you have to do it.
Wang Feng glanced at James, then quickly ran across the baseline toward the other end of the corner.
James followed Wang Feng closely, and then when he was close to the inside position, he was crossed by Bogut and blocked by a pick-and-roll screen.
Wang Feng ran to the other side's bottom corner beyond the three-point line, and at the same time Curry's pass came as expected.
After receiving the basketball, Wang Feng raised his hand to shoot.
However, as soon as he raised his hand, a black shadow enveloped Wang Feng.
"So fast!"
Wang Feng's eyes were burning, staring at James who had already bypassed the pick-and-roll and rushed forward.
Although James at his peak is heavier, he is faster than Wang Feng.
"You want to isolate me with such a simple pick-and-roll tactic? Don't underestimate people!"
James looked at Wang Feng with a sneer.
"What are you going to do next? Pass the ball or just shoot regardless."
James still remembers that in last year's finals, Wang Feng hit a shot in front of him. The scene was photographed by reporters and caused enthusiastic responses on the Internet.
Some people even compared it with the scene of Jordan being shaken away by Iverson.
The number one person in the league has lost all face!
Why do you want to do it again this year?
James was thinking this in his mind, but Wang Feng in front of him had already taken a deep breath and shot the basketball with determination!
"What?"
James was stunned. He obviously did not expect that Wang Feng would still choose to shoot under such circumstances, and he shot so decisively.
The basketball almost flew to the basket from James's finger, and was only a little short of being blocked.
No way?
Even James couldn't help but feel anxious at this moment.
After landing, he immediately looked back at the blue frame.
"box!"
The basketball hit the top of the rim hard and then bounced high. The rebound was taken into Love's arms.
Missed three points.
"As expected...it's still a bit reluctant."
Wang Feng curled his lips with regret.
Even with the blessing of purple corner three-point shooters, golden sharpshooters, and silver catch-and-shooter and fast shooter badges, it is difficult to guarantee a hit rate when a player of James' level is fully defensive.
In the final analysis, Wang Feng's three-point shooting ability value has not reached the full value of 99, and most of the badges for outside shooting are lighted up, so his real ability is still a little bit behind.
But despite this, Wang Feng still has to try. He can only do this because he is now the strongest scorer in the Warriors besides Curry!
The Cavaliers had the ball. James controlled the ball after halftime and forced a layup. He had a fierce physical confrontation with Ying Guodala. In the end, he successfully caused a defensive foul on Bogut who stepped forward to defend. He made one of two free throws and scored the first goal for the Cavaliers.
One point.
Warriors offense.
James is still staring at Wang Feng, but his mentality is completely different from before.
This rookie really dares to shoot! With this guy’s ridiculously accurate three-pointers, he must not be given an opportunity to take an open shot!
Curry used a pick-and-roll to pass Irving and scored two points with a mid-range throw.
The score is 2:1.
Irving, who was hit, immediately retaliated, throwing away Curry's defense in disguise and rushing to the basket. After attracting Green's defense, he passed the ball to Tristan Thompson, assisting the latter's layup and successfully scored.
Score 2:3.
After the exchange of ball rights, Curry moved without the ball, successfully used the pick-and-roll screen to cut into the block, and received a pass from Green for a layup, 4:3!
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At the beginning of the game, both teams scored very efficiently.
But in the first two minutes, Wang Feng basically had no chance to attack with the ball, except for his initial tentative three-point shot.
As expected of James, he is still as old as he is old!
Under his defense, Wang Feng had no way to get a good shot.
Wang Feng also knows that it is almost impossible to shoot from a safe distance.
"Curry can't be left to fight alone!"
Wang Feng thought in his mind and made up his mind.