Chapter 293 Controversy Ball, the series has just begun!
Spurs fans were shocked to the core by Chen Yan's three-pointer!
They had a vague feeling of bad premonition...
"Don't worry! We still have an advantage, keep playing steadily!" Popovich reminded the players loudly while clapping his hands.
Parker controlled the rhythm in the backcourt and entered the offensive half.
By this time, all the fans had stood up to watch the game, without exception.
The competition has reached its most intense stage!
If this game is won, the total score between the two sides will be tied at 2-2, and the suspense of the series will also rise sharply.
If the Spurs lose this game, they will go to Phoenix with a 1-3 deficit. Everyone in the Spurs, from players to fans, knows what this means.
The next round of offense is crucial.
Will determine the direct direction of the entire series!
The Spurs' decisive shot went to their key man, Manu Ginobili!
Ginobili dribbled the ball at the top of the arc, and there was no emotion on his face.
For Ginobili, his task is not only to score the goal, but also to try to run out the offensive time of the round.
With 7 seconds left in the attack time of the round, Ginobili started!
Duncan reached the high post and almost used his last strength to set a pick-and-roll screen for him.
Ginobili walked close to the screen, and the Suns defensive players did not dare to make a hasty move.
The total number of fouls committed by the Suns team has reached 5. Any further fouls will directly give the opponent a free throw opportunity!
Ginobili threw away Laga Bell and then a snake came out of the hole, twisting his body and driving into the basket!
Diaw stepped forward to cover the defense. After the two men fought in the air, Ginobili threw the ball!
"Beep!"
At this time, the referee's whistle sounded!
A foul was called on Diaw's thug!
Crucial penalty!
Att Arena was filled with jubilation, and they seemed to be very close to victory.
The Suns players collectively covered their heads, while Diaw pulled his jersey out of his shorts and walked out of the court.
This foul gave Diaw his sixth foul of the game and he left the field directly!
Under tremendous pressure, Ginobili stepped to the free throw line.
"Whoa!"
"Whoa!"
Two free throws!
The score was changed to 85-82 by Argentina Demon Blade.
At this time, there are only 7.6 seconds left before the end of the game.
D'Antoni called the Suns' last timeout.
"The game has reached the final moment. The Suns have come back from a timeout and still have a chance to make a final attack. Now the players are surrounding coach D'Antoni to discuss who will complete the last attack." Yu Jia analyzed in the cctv5 studio.
"Unsurprisingly, this ball was given to Chen Yan. He was the Suns' best player in this game and he just scored a three-pointer in the last round." Zhang Liji said.
"But it seems that Chen Yan's condition just now is still affected by cramps." Yu Jia's tone was a little worried.
Zhang Lili immediately answered: "It has to be Chen Yan, why? According to the data, Chen Yan has not missed any winning shots this season, and his hit rate has reached 100%!"
"Du~~~"
The sound of the buzzer signals the end of the timeout.
The person in charge of the Suns' sideline kick was Barnes, who came on as a substitute for Diaw.
The Spurs tried their best for the last defense, and Barnes almost served a 5-second violation!
At the last moment, he hurriedly threw the ball to Laga Bell at the logo.
This is a chain reaction of Diaw committing a foul, otherwise it would be difficult for Diaw to handle the sideline ball like this with his passing ability.
Fortunately, Raja Bell controlled the ball and did not let the last attack turn into a mistake.
The timer is passing quickly!
Chen Yan took two steps back from the three-point line to catch the ball. When he received the pass from Laga Bell, Chen Yan turned around and shot!
This ball is too difficult!
Moreover, Chen Yan’s thighs were still a little weak due to cramps!
When the basketball was halfway through its flight, Chen Yan clearly felt that the ball was short.
However, in the next second, a controversial scene appeared!
Ginobili pushed the ball away while the basketball was still falling!
Then the timer ran out and the g4 score was officially fixed at 85-82.
D'Antoni on the sidelines kept raising his hands in protest, and Chen Yan also punched his fist in anger to express his dissatisfaction.
Although this ball was thrown a little short, it is difficult to tell with the naked eye whether it was a non-stick ball or a ball that hit the front of the basket.
So Ginobili's actions are obviously suspected of ball interference!
You must know that in a basketball game, it is not over as long as the ball does not hit the ground. Many of the sure shots come from the frame!
The Spurs players were very experienced. They ran directly back to the tunnel the moment the lights came on and the whistle sounded, and the referee immediately declared the game over!
However, even if the referee looks back at the video, it doesn't mean much, because the ball is just a millisecond away, and it is difficult to determine whether it is an interference ball through slow motion on TV.
The Suns vs. Spurs G4 ended amid such controversy.
As Chen Yan missed the buzzer beater, the Spurs fans at home breathed a sigh of relief.
Partly because the team struggled to win and tied the total score at 2-2, and partly because they no longer had to torture themselves in this environment to watch overtime.
"What a pity! It was just a little bit close!"
"This ball is definitely a jamming ball!"
"Opening your reasonable mouth is like opening your mouth. I just said that the winning rate is 100% and I missed one shot."
"Chen Yan's performance tonight was outstanding enough. He's not a robot. He can't hit every kill!"
"Chen Yan has done enough!"
"Chen Yan tries his best!"
"Both sides are back on the same starting line, and the Suns still have a chance when they return to their home court!"
Domestic fans are still optimistic, the Suns have not reached the edge of the cliff, and they still have the home court advantage in this series.
After the game, Spurs coach Popovich did not hold a press conference, but drove Duncan home himself.
Tonight, veteran Duncan tried his best and almost became dehydrated.
Although the Spurs won G4, the price they paid was huge and they would not do it again unless absolutely necessary.
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"Chen, do you think the sudden failure of the air conditioning in the AT&T Arena during this game was an off-game move by the Spurs?"
"Chen! Were the cramps you had at the last moment because of the high temperature?"
"Chen, would you recommend that the team appeal to the league?"
"Chen, do you think Ginobili's last defense was a ball interference?"
At the post-match press conference, faced with these questions from reporters, Chen Yan responded calmly: "We have turned the page. What we are thinking about now is how to win G5."
Chen Yan did not respond to any of these questions.
G4 is over. Besides, these have no impact on the outcome of the game. It will only put himself and the team into a dead end. Both he and the team need to look forward.
Chen Yan was generous enough, but Stoudemire on the side couldn't swallow this breath. He said sarcastically: "You know? Popovich has done this too many times. I don't know if this is a conspiracy, but I
I can tell you that going to the Holy City and playing the Spurs’ home court is definitely a difficult place to play.”
"Chen, you played for 45 minutes in this game and struggled hard until you got cramps. After putting in so much effort, you got a losing game. Will this have an impact on you and the team's mentality?"
Chen Yan was silent for a while and said: "I hope the losses in g3 and g4 can sting us. I hope it can cause us discomfort. I hope it can inspire us to keep working hard. I hope everyone in our team will not
Because we are satisfied with our away performance, we will find a way to respond in the next games to see how much we are capable of."
"What does the total score of 2-2 mean to you and the team?" the reporter continued to ask.
Chen Yan glanced at the reporter who asked the question and said calmly: "It means this series has just begun."