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"LeBron is doing what he said, he's carrying the team on his shoulders."
Kenny Smith spoke.
"Tim is really old. If he is a few years younger, he will greatly improve the defense against the Spurs inside."
Barkley said the key in one word.
"Are you talking about the 07 Finals?"
O'Neal said with a smile.
In 07, when Duncan was still young, the Spurs directly sent James' Cavaliers a 4-0.
"Hey, Shaq, you and LeBron were teammates!"
Barkley said loudly.
O'Neal couldn't help laughing.
Sure enough, explaining this profession, it is easy to accidentally injure former teammates!
"Don't worry about LeBron's three-pointers, protect the penalty area, and do a good job of defending Miller and Battier's perimeter."
During the timeout, Popovich emphasized the tactics again.
Although James performed very well during this period, if Miller missed the three-pointer, the 9-point difference would be acceptable to the Spurs.
Back from the timeout, Tang Tian replaced Leonard.
The Spurs played Zip tactics in the frontcourt, and Tang Tian used Split to get a three-pointer.
He showed a big heart, and the key three-pointer was up and down.
The point difference returned to 9 points again.
Blair's movement ability is slow, but enough confrontation, James rushing in is obviously not as advantageous as before.
James missed a layup after a confrontation, and Splitter protected the defensive rebound.
But looking back, Ginobili didn't make a step-back three-pointer.
After a period of stretching and chasing points, the point difference on the field has been fluctuating around 10 points.
Duncan came back and continued to be strong inside, but Wade also found the touch.
After halftime, the Spurs led the Heat by 55 points 45-10.
Although the fans once thought the game was one-sided after the first quarter, after all, the Heat's talent is there.
And in the second half, after Duncan's physical strength declined, the Heat also approached the score a little bit.
One minute before the end of the game, the Heat evened out the 1-point halftime difference and tied the score at 10!
And because of the frequent impact of the Heat, Duncan has also committed 5 fouls.
"The Heat played very tenaciously. This Spurs team is perfect in everything, but they can't control their age."
Kenny Smith sighed with emotion in the commentary booth at this time.
"Now is the time to decide the outcome."
Barkley paid more attention to the situation on the field.
It took nearly four quarters to return to the same starting line, and in the last minute, it depends on whose heart is bigger.
The Heat's possession of the ball.
The audience at the scene became extremely tense at this time.
Fight tactics, fight team, the Spurs are better than the Heat.
But when it comes to the superstar's key ball ability, the Big Three on the Heat's side are obviously more dominant.
With James' strong frontcourt, the Spurs quickly contracted.
James and Duncan have a hard confrontation.
"beep!"
The sideline referee blew his whistle to signal Duncan's defensive foul.
Duncan put his head in his hands, glanced at Crawford, and walked off the court silently.
It was his sixth personal foul.
Popovich was so excited on the sidelines that he almost ran to Crawford and yelled.
Budenholzer hurriedly pulled him back.
Splitter came on to replace Duncan who left the field with six fouls.
The fans at the scene applauded Duncan.
Duncan has scored 30 points and 15 rebounds in this game.
It's really unbelievable for a 35-year-old veteran to play such statistics!
But it didn't take long for the applause to fall, and now they need this victory even more.
Duncan didn't sit down either, standing on the sidelines with a towel on.
James had two free throw opportunities.
There were boos all over the place.
"boom!"
The first penalty was missed.
"boom!"
The second penalty still popped out!
James missed two free throws at critical moments!
Split grabs the defensive rebound!
Popovich reached out and called a timeout.
Many fans stretched out their hands and patted their chests. Fans of this kind of game need a big heart.
Timeout back, Spurs' chance.
Parker holds the ball outside, indicating AI hammer tactics.
The Spurs' tactical moves, but the Heat pressed very hard.
Ginobili, as the tactical end point, was completely close to Wade after receiving the ball.
There is not much time left in the Spurs' attack, and Ginobili rushed to the basket.
The Heat shrink.
At this moment, Tang Tiandi's pick-and-roll ran off the ball.
Ginobili had a tacit understanding, and immediately distributed the ball.
Tang Tian met James' attack.
At this time, there are only 10 seconds left in the game, and this is an extremely critical shot.
This scene seems familiar.
On the street court during the offseason, when the two teams played against each other in the regular season, Tang Tian made such shots.
"Shh!"
A crisp sound.
The result was the same as the previous two times, Tang Tian once again hit a three-pointer against James!
100 is better than 97!
Big heart three points!
The Spurs got a crucial 3-point advantage!
The last 11 seconds!
Spoelster stretched his hand and called a timeout!
Ginobili patted his buttocks, Duncan patted his head, and immediately greeted Tang Tian.
"Godfather! Godfather!"
The cheers of the Spurs fans followed.
Tang Tian's three-pointer is an absolute superstar!
"call!"
James took off his braces when he was off the court, looked up at the scorer, and took a long breath.
He has an indescribable sourness at the moment.
Chapter 274 Believe in Your Teammates at Critical Moments (2/5)
God, really played a little joke on him.
He worked hard for three quarters to even out the 15-point difference.
Now let Tang Tian, the person who shouldn't be the most, hit this crucial three-pointer in front of him.
There really isn't a more frustrating scene than this.
He might as well not pursue this point!
Fortunately, the Heat still have time.
The final 11 seconds.
Spoelstra arranged a James singles tactic.
Behind by 3 points, the Spurs will most likely defend their 3 points and score 2 points.
There is still enough time, they can get a quick 2 points first, and then bet on the Spurs' free throws.
Pause back.
The Heat substituted Miller, Battier and James Jones.
These players are all used to stretch space.
Wade took the ball to the front court and handed the ball to James.
The Spurs' defense on the field really expanded a lot.
Spoelstra's choice is still right, James has a high success rate of grabbing 2 points.
Dior couldn't handle James' breakthrough in the middle.
The Spurs' weak-side defense shrunk in.
Popovich arranged mainly to guard the three-pointer, but they didn't want James to get the two-pointer too easily.
But at the critical moment, James didn't make a shot after squeezing Dior away, but passed the ball to James Jones on the outside!
Jones has a very good three-point chance!
The hearts of the fans at the scene were suspended.
James' passing caught everyone by surprise.
But this is indeed an opportunity.
Jones is a three-point shooter with excellent psychological quality. If he can hit this three-pointer, the Heat will be able to tie the score!
Taking into account the physical advantages, the Heat have a significantly greater chance of winning in overtime!
Jones makes a move.
All eyes on the scene were focused on the spinning basketball!