plumnovel Chapter 213 Can't wait
Chapter 213 Can't wait
Chapter 213 Can't wait
The Suns’ role players didn’t perform well in the third quarter. Teams with leading point guards have this problem. Too much possession of the ball at the first position will affect the ability of other teams to attack. in this way.
Don't need the ball, there are too few players who can still shoot.
This problem is more obvious in the point guard bosses, just because their own offensive ability is not so strong.
This kind of historical problem, the sun certainly can't solve it.
The Suns barely collapsed in the third quarter, but Nash's physical strength declined in the final quarter, and his offensive efficiency also declined, so the Suns had no way out.
The Thunder took the opportunity to increase their lead to 20+. In the fourth game of the series, they won the match point with a big victory.
In this game, Matthews hit 5 three-pointers and scored 21 points to help the team win because of the Suns' emptiness.
Head coach Brooks showed a smug smile after the game and said: "He is our secret weapon, who knows where he came from, haha..."
Matthews himself was more modest, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face. He said: "Actually, I really didn't expect that I would be able to fight like this."
"The team wins, which is the most important thing. I hope that I can make persistent efforts in the subsequent games, seize the opportunity and help the team win."
The team was defeated at home, and coach Gentry was also hit. He said unhappily: "We played too badly, we really played too badly..."
"But the series isn't over yet, and I hope we can get back to Phoenix."
Nash also said helplessly after the game: "Everything we try to do is like a wooden barrel. This is really discouraging. We wanted to play a perfect game."
The Suns still have illusions, and the Thunder certainly won't let the series go back to Phoenix.
Returning to the home court again, the players of the Thunder also suffocated.
The Suns are also stubborn, and they didn't change their starting lineup after hitting this level.
I don't know what they think of the fifth position who is reluctant to withdraw and dare not use it.
After the game came up, the Suns still flanked Yi Jian, and they did not give up their previous gambling defense.
Amidst the loud cheers of the fans, Lopez received a pass from Yi Jian and scored first.
As the game progressed, less than half a quarter later, the Suns' defensive tactics of deliberately letting the Thunder shoot at a certain point went bankrupt.
The only difference is that Stoudemire performed better today.
He was completely willing to go all out, regardless of whether he was blocked or not, anyway, he rushed in when he got the ball.
And the referee may also feel that the Suns are a weaker side that needs to be taken care of. Not long after the game started, the referee chose to blow Yijian for a foul.
As a result, Stoudemire gained confidence and played more aggressively, but the Suns were still behind.
The Suns were still not reconciled to leaving the playoffs like this, and someone from their bench stepped up again, and it was the young striker Dudley.
Since the rotation period, the Suns have not cared much about defense, and they have completely pinned their hopes on offense and went all out.
Perhaps this is the strongest appearance of the Suns. In the second quarter, the Suns' offense was also much better. Nash's choice between shooting and passing is also very mature.
"This is the characteristic of the Suns, but...they have not been able to use the characteristics of the team to win the championship. Be careful, everyone, they are going all out." Yi Jian reminded his teammates.
The sun, who made the last effort, kept making shots from the outside, very decisive.
Regardless of whether they are main players or substitutes, core players or role players, they will take the shot when the ball is passed. In this case, they played a long-lost offense instead.
In the first half, the Thunder's final attack also missed, and the two teams were evenly matched.
The Suns, who played a good rhythm, have almost tied the score.
"The Suns are worthy opponents, so we have to completely defeat them." During the intermission, Yi Jian sighed.
If the sun is revived, it might become even more difficult to deal with.
After the start of the second half, both teams used their best means,
The Suns changed the starting lineup, started Frye directly, and let go of the offense.
They directly attacked Nash and Stoudemire, and the other players opened up and shot when they received the ball.
They want to play the effect of the second quarter, and the idea is actually correct.
It's just that in front of the Thunder's higher-level defense, they are almost two ways.
Nash and Stoudemire's pick-and-rolls were almost useless, and the role players didn't shoot that well.
In fact, it's not bad. Again, the current efficiency of the Suns is enough to deal with ordinary teams, but not enough when the opponent is the Thunder.
After the Suns didn't struggle with defense, the Thunder also let go of their offense.
Their two superstars, especially Yi Jian, broke out from time to time on the offensive end, which made the Suns a little desperate.
"Come on guys, the series isn't going to end like this."
"Hold on, the Thunder is almost overwhelmed. We have to believe that our offense is the strongest in the league."
"We are not afraid of Lei Ting and these little bastards, charge me!"
The Suns players encouraged each other, and there was desire in their eyes.
Those players who were about to despair also rekindled their fighting spirit in their hearts.
As long as they can return to Phoenix, the outcome of the series remains to be seen.
Nash also tried his best to play for a few more minutes, but he still didn't stay on the court for too long. There is no way around this.
Nash's physical strength has always been top-notch, barely reducing his efficiency.
The lineup was rotated in the second half, but the Thunder were better.
But the impact is not too great, after all, the substitute players did not play that long in the second half.
Shortly after the start of the fourth quarter, the referee blew Yi Jian's fourth foul.
Although the Suns are still a little behind, they see hope. As long as Yi Jian gets fouled and ends up off the field, they are confident of reversing the game.
Yi Jian also had some calculations in his heart, the referee was harsher on him today.
Therefore, next he will focus more on the offensive end.
The Suns are only assisting in defense now, and they did not continue to double-team him. He must give the opponent some surprises.
In the final quarter of the Suns, they have completely competed with the Thunder for star tactics.
The more decisive role players before were not so decisive in the suffocating atmosphere of the final quarter. Nash and Stoudemire took the responsibility.
Stoudemire played a little better today, so Nash can play better sometimes.
Although the two of them have their own ideas about the Suns' inability to make a breakthrough in the playoffs, at this time, they only have one expectation, which is to defeat the Thunder.
As for the Thunder, all they want now is to end the series.
The Suns, they don't want to entangle for too long, revenge for the Lakers is their goal.
In the other group of the Western Conference semifinals, the Lakers have swept the Spurs, and the Thunder can't wait, so they don't want to let the Lakers rest for too long.
(End of this chapter)