Chapter 1144: The Sideline Ball Was Thrown Into the Trap and the Winning Steal Was Made!
"Everything is uncertain now. It all depends on what the Spurs can do with these 16 seconds. The outcome depends on whose side Lady Luck is on." Barkley shook his head and said. He originally thought that the game was going to be over. It’s over.
Who would have thought that this game would have another twist at the last minute!
In 1 minute, the Spurs played a textbook offensive and defensive battle. First, the old Finley showed his veteran instincts at the critical moment and broke through to score 2+1, expanding the score to 1 point and reviving suspense.
But at this time, although Lakers fans are actually a little nervous, the situation is still relatively stable. After all, they have the ball for 40 seconds. As long as time is spent and another goal is scored, the probability of victory is very high. According to what is left now Time, if the Lakers can score just now, they have a 3-point advantage in 16 seconds. If the Spurs cannot score a goal within 6 seconds, then this game is basically GG. After all, a point is a point, and the final foul tactic can succeed. There are too few examples, not to mention that Bynum, the Lakers' worst free throw shooter, also shot 76%.
However, at this moment, another veteran stood up. Duncan, who had scored 32 points and 17 rebounds in this game, was worthy of his title as the No. 21 rookie. He stood up when Ji Feng said that he was almost certain to score. , blocked Bynum's dunk with a slap, and then regardless of his age, he fought hard and caused the Lakers to violate the 24-second violation.
It can be said that Duncan single-handedly saved the Spurs in this game!
This minute is not so friendly to Lakers fans. The atmosphere at Staples is a bit solemn. Fans who know the game know how important the next round is. It basically determines the outcome of this game, so Fans who are timid have already clasped their hands and closed their eyes, praying for the Lakers.
Of course, there are some fans who are swearing at Bynum. They think Ji Feng has given the ball to you and you can't dunk it. It's really amazing.
And Bynum was obviously affected by the ball just now. After returning to the bench, he looked very frustrated, with a towel directly covering his head. The Lakers bench was a little solemn, with no expression on everyone's face. Zen Master took it. Get up the tactical board, they need a perfect defensive tactic!
But no defense is perfect, they can only try their best to defend and wait for the Spurs' own mistakes.
The Spurs called a timeout, and even Popovich walked up to Duncan for the first time and shouted in a irritable language: "Tim! Damn well done!"
His response was still a faint smile, just like it had been for more than ten years: "Plan the tactics, Bobo, we are still behind."
To be honest, this game was a bit beyond Popovich's expectations. Although he arranged a desperate tactic, it was broken by Ji Feng in the third quarter. To be honest, Ji Feng in the low post could not solve it. , the Spurs were already exhausted in the last few minutes. Even Parker showed symptoms of exhaustion, and Bowen even had some cramps in his left leg. In this way, they fought hard to the end, but at the last minute he really felt that he couldn't bear it anymore. But he didn't expect that these old guys gave him such a big surprise. Maybe even he underestimated the Spurs' desire to win today.
"OK, we have limited time. Please wait until we get back to give you any compliments. Now cheer up and fight for these 16 seconds!"
"Listen, we need to score. Although we are one point behind, the situation is still in our hands. As long as we score this goal, we can take away this damn victory!"
Bobo squatted on the floor with a tactical board and shouted: "Let's find a way to hit the inside. Give the ball to Parker and let Parker dribble. We can't press time and play directly. Duncan and Oberto, let me get in." Go inside to block the position, and make sure to rebound while catching the ball. If you can't score or grab it, foul Bynum immediately and let him go to the free throw line!"
Popovich arranged the most stable tactics. At this time, without Ginobili, he chose to believe in Parker's ability!
"Leave it to me!" Parker, a French sports car, gasped after running for a whole race. He was already very tired, but the attack and defense just now boosted his morale. Now he feels like he has exceeded his limit after a long time. In a word, it felt very good, so he was very confident to put the ball into the basket!
However, the Spurs generals who were in a state of excitement seemed to have forgotten one person, and that was Ji Feng!
Ji Feng was also very upset that the ball didn't go into the goal just now. He just passed it when he saw Bynum was open. He didn't expect such a result. He should have hit it hard on his own.
But Ji Feng soon put this mentality aside. It was just a ball. Duncan has such strength, and what he needs to do is to get back on the field!
So Ji Feng quickly adjusted his mentality. Next door, Zen Master was still talking about the defensive strategy he would implement later. This is what the Lakers have been doing this time, pressing and marking people. At this time, they did not dare to flank at will, which was to force the Spurs to stay in the distance. Shoot from farther away from the basket, and then do your best to protect the rebound. The tactics used at this time are similar throughout the league and will not change.
"Coach, I think I can go to the line."
Ji Feng's voice came. Although it was not loud, it was impossible for anyone to ignore. Ji Feng had proven his ability at the last moment countless times.
"Huh? Do you want to double-team Parker?" Zen Master asked.
"Well, why not? The Spurs sent a sideline ball. No matter how we defended it, we were very passive. We simply prevented them from sending it out. They would definitely look for Parker. At this time, we simply double-teamed Parker in advance to block his reception. Even if the ball route doesn't work, we still have time if they score, so we might as well take a gamble!" Ji Feng said.
"It's not impossible..." Zen Master thought about the feasibility of the tactics mentioned by Ji Feng, and made a decision quickly in less than 5 seconds: "OK! Ji Feng, be careful, if it doesn't work, defend Bowen immediately, don't let them have an open position. Chance!"
"OK! Wait for me to regain the situation!" Ji Feng stood up and then called his teammates to form a circle!
After 1 minute, the referee blew the assembly whistle and the players from both sides gathered!
"Shhhhhhhhhh~!!!"
"Defend!" "Defend!" "Defend!"
There was a burst of boos at the Lakers scene, and then there were shouts of defense.
Spurs serve at halftime.
Oberto came to serve, and Duncan was preparing to lift near the free throw line. At this time, Oberto was surprised to find that Parker was entangled!
Fisher and Ji Feng followed him almost step by step and kept interfering with his movements with their bodies. Even though Duncan moved up, he still couldn't get away. As a last resort, Oberto called the Spurs' last timeout. This was just A short pause of 20 seconds!
The timeout ended quickly and Oberto returned to his position. This time Parker tried his best to get rid of it. This time it was the entanglement between Kobe and Fisher, but Oberto was obviously not for Parker. Popovich made adjustments, at least Need to get the ball out first!
His target is the tallest Duncan!
However!
"Oberto made a free throw, oh!!! Ji Feng came out from Duncan's flank and completed the steal! Fast break!"