Chapter 888
Chapter 888
At halftime, the score had reached 52:42, with the Warriors leading by 10 points.
In the second half of the second quarter, the Supersonics once narrowed the point difference to 6 points, but fortunately before the end of the second quarter, Li Weisi and Richmond each scored a goal, finally bringing the point difference back to 10 points .
However, in such a game, it can still be seen that as long as the Warriors' offensive efficiency drops slightly, the Supersonics will counterattack at the fastest speed. It can be said that the rhythm of the entire game is still in the hands of the Supersonics.
Sure enough, in the third quarter, the Warriors once again entered a difficult stage of scoring. The Supersonics suddenly increased double-teaming, pressing and defensive rotation, which caused the Warriors' smooth singles to become difficult to work in this quarter. For a while, the Warriors Once again fell into a scoring drought.
While the Warriors fell into a scoring drought, the Sonics continued to play smoothly, and the offense looked no different from the second quarter.
As a result, the point difference between the two teams began to narrow rapidly, and was finally evened out with Payton's layup with 4 minutes and 12 seconds left before the end of the third quarter.
So far in this quarter, the Warriors have only scored 8 points, not even 10 points, and the team's shots in this quarter have already exceeded 15 times.
Such frequent iron strikes, apart from exhausting energy and quickly smashing the basket of the Key Arena, will not help the team win.
As of Li Weisi's departure, the Warriors still only scored 10 points. It seems that the offense has not improved.
By the end of the third quarter, the score of the two teams had been rewritten 66:68, and the Warriors were overtaken by 2 points.
From a 15-point lead at the beginning to falling behind again at the end of the third quarter, this kind of roller coaster game made the Warriors fans in front of the TV almost use quick-acting heart-saving pills.
On the other hand, the Supersonics fans at the scene saw that the team was about to complete another reversal, and the cheers almost overturned the roof of the entire arena.
In such a chaotic atmosphere, the fourth quarter officially started.
At the beginning of the game, Hawkins received a pass from McMillan and hit a three-pointer from the 45-degree three-point line, further expanding the point difference to 5 points.
Fortunately, Kukoc then turned around and hit a hook, helping the Warriors get two points, but the team's crisis has not diminished. It seems that the whole team is like a boat, sailing in the storm, and it may capsize at any time possible.
In this case, Li Weisi returned to the court early after playing for more than 2 minutes in the fourth quarter.
No way, only Li Weisi of the Warriors has maintained a stable offensive state in the three quarters tonight. Even if Payton defends alone, he cannot completely lock Li Weisi.
Li Weisi, who returned to the court, faced McMillan as the defender. This 196cm tall point guard is very good at defense and has won the second team of the best defensive team twice.
However, such a defender is obviously more suitable for defending heavy defenders. For a dexterous and brisk defender like Li Weisi, the effect is not good.
Sure enough, Li Weisi, who just came back, used the pick-and-roll to easily break into the inside line, and then made a throw before Elvin Johnson rushed over, adding 2 points for the Warriors.
Immediately afterwards, on the defensive end, he successfully intercepted McMillan, and made a chasing three-pointer in the fast break, and the point difference between the two teams was immediately wiped out.
Seeing that the Warriors were about to start again, Coach Carl quickly called a timeout.
To be honest, although the Warriors relied on Li Weisi's performance to recover the point difference, Coach Carl is not worried. After all, superstars will always have their performances. But as long as you stick to your tactics and force your opponent into endless singles, even if you lose this time, you will still win later.
Can he break out once, or can he break out four times in a row?
Sure enough, after the timeout, Coach Carl did not make any adjustments, but let Payton continue to put pressure on Li Weisi on the defensive end, and at the same time find a way to consume Li Weisi on the offensive end.
Therefore, when it was the turn of the Supersonics to attack, Payton did not choose the pick-and-roll this time, but used back singles to consume Li Weisi.
In terms of height and weight, Li Weisi, who was at a disadvantage overall, found it very difficult to block Payton's back attack. Although Li Weisi tried his best and was not afraid of confrontation, he still couldn't avoid being forced to go in by Payton.
Near the free throw line, Payton began to turn around and shoot. After all, if it is too deep, it is easy to attract other Warriors to attack. In the Warriors, whether it is Rodman or Richmond, the defense is the same. Handy.
Sure enough, after a feint shot, Payton turned forward and shot from the left. Although Payton's fake action did not shake Li Weisi away, Li Weisi could judge the direction of Payton's shooting, but due to the difference in height and jumping, The gap made Li Weisi's ball still unable to block Payton, and could only give maximum interference.
However, this little interference is not a problem for Payton at all. He adjusted his state in the air, took the shot calmly, and the basketball fell into the basket accurately.
Although the defense failed this time, Li Weisi could not see the slightest discouragement on his face, and hurriedly urged Horry to serve from the baseline.
Li Weisi, who got the ball, wanted to push forward quickly, but was pressed by Payton's frontcourt. Relying on his physical advantage, Payton did not force Li Weisi much in this round of the series.
Although it is rare to successfully steal Li Weisi by doing this, it can indeed slow down the Warriors' advance speed and reduce the success rate of the Warriors' fast break.
This time was no exception. Li Weisi couldn't accelerate at all due to constant physical contact and pressing. He could only get rid of Payton through various changes of direction and rhythm.
In this way, the two have been entangled from the bottom line to the frontcourt. In the process, others have already run to the frontcourt, and the opportunity for fast break has long been lost.
Not only that, Payton's press was very fierce, almost knocking Li Weisi down several times, but maybe it was due to the home field, the referee didn't blow it.
Fortunately, relying on his strong ball-handling ability, Li Weisi firmly controlled the ball in his hands, and was not intercepted by Payton and made a mistake.
In this way, after coming to the frontcourt, Payton was still relentless, and continued to press Li Weisi like this. During a steal, Li Weisi felt Payton's hand hit his arm, and Li Weisi quickly received the ball and took off, ready to fight. Three-point foul.
However, until he took off to complete the three-point shot, the referee still did not blow the whistle. Think about it, this is the 90s, not the era of touching porcelain 20 years later.
Seeing Li Weisi's hasty shot, Payton was overjoyed, and quickly turned his head to observe the landing point of the basketball. However, what he saw made his heart feel cold, and the basketball went in with a "swish"!
This can also enter?
Peyton showed a surprised expression, and at the same time scolded his mother in his heart.
(End of this chapter)