warrior godfather

Chapter 607
The Clippers finally won the tiebreaker. The Rockets fans and the melon-eating crowd returned disappointed, and only the Clippers fans breathed a sigh of relief.

Rivers also spent the game in tension. When the red light came on and the Clippers were determined to advance, he sat down on the chair and stroked his chest, feeling like he was alive after a catastrophe.

The experience of being reversed by the Warriors last season was too painful. Once again, the fans can't stand it. He will definitely dismiss get out of class, and the combination of Paul and Griffin may also be disbanded.

Thank God, thank Blake, thank Chris, thank Iguodala, and most of all, thank Coach Z...

Rivers was very fortunate. If it weren't for Zhang Yu's words, he would not have been able to keep his handsome position.

If he was allowed to think for himself, he would never be able to take the initiative to replace Jordan in the tiebreaker of the Western Conference semifinals, which violated his basketball philosophy.

But under the reminder of Zhang Yu, under the pressure of dismissing get out of class, Rivers was forced to make a choice against his will, but unexpectedly it had a miraculous effect.

In the post-match interview, the reporter was also very curious about Rivers’ withdrawal of Jordan and replaced him with a small lineup. They asked why. Rivers’ answer was very frank:
"Coach Z reminded me that I didn't fully discover Andre's ability. He is not only an excellent striker, but in the small ball era, he can also swing to the power forward position. The Warriors rely on small lineups to win the championship, McHale Started with Josh Smith, reversed two games with a small lineup, and we had to make corresponding changes. Fortunately, we won the crucial tie-break."

"Will you continue to use small lineups in the future?"

"Of course, a small lineup is very valuable and can play a big role in characteristic moments."

Amidst the frenetic din and sound, the game began.

The mood of the Clippers fans is very complicated. The Clippers were reversed by the Warriors last season. This season, because of Zhang Yu's reminder, the major reversal was avoided. In the next round, they will directly face the Warriors.

On the second day, just after the tiebreaker, the tired Clippers players set off for the Bay Area to prepare for the Western Conference Finals G1 with the Warriors one day later.

"Griffin only made about [-]% of his mid-range shots. In the second round, Howard played against Griffin. He just put him in mid-range shots. The effect was very good. The Warriors did the same. Griffin couldn't shoot anymore. Ollie Nick's rim protection is much worse than Howard, he should hit the basket more."

The quality of Olynik's screen was not high. Paul squeezed through the screen and chased after him. Jordan still stayed inside and didn't come out.

I also thanked Zhang Yu for reminding the Clippers fans, as well as the Bulls and Cavaliers fans who are still playing in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Oracle Center was packed, and the Bay Area fans who had been waiting for a long time released all the enthusiasm accumulated for a week.

Last season, they experienced this feeling, but with the confrontation between the two sides before the game, the Warriors fans became more hostile to the Clippers.

Yang Yi said:

Rivers' answer was very surprising. If he hadn't admitted it himself, others would have ridiculed him at most, but no one would think that because of Zhang Yu's words, he changed to a small lineup in the tiebreaker to fight for his life.

Paul hangs to Griffin, and Griffin forcibly rushes to the frame, facing Green's defense, turns around and makes a layup, 6:2.

The Clippers attacked, Paul and Griffin played a pick-and-roll, Olynik was delayed, Green shrank, Griffin's breakthrough route was blocked, and Jordan stood at 45 degrees and was completely emptied.

"The three-pointer from Olynyk! Yang Yi's words came true, Jordan didn't defend, and Olynyk's shot was not interfered at all." Wang Meng said.

"Support Coach Z's scientific training, and resolutely not let the Clippers change coaches, otherwise it will be difficult to play against the Clippers next time."

"It doesn't matter whether the Rockets reverse or the Clippers advance. I just want to watch the Western Conference Finals earlier. Who knows how it feels to not see the Warriors for a week!"

For the next 4 minutes, the Clippers' offense stalled.

After Griffin received the ball, he started to attack the frame directly, but Green had already stopped in front of him, blocking his breakthrough route.

At 6 minutes and 12 seconds into the first quarter, only Redick made a three-pointer with Griffin's cover, and Paul made a long two-pointer with a small hit.

……

June 5, 19:07 p.m.

"Olynik's three-pointer! It was Jordan's omission again. He gave Olynik a huge shot space and was punished." Wang Meng said.

Rivers trusts the stars of his team very much. Paul has a lot of offensive autonomy on the court. Seeing Olynyk on the court, he immediately decided to play a pick-and-roll against Olynyk's defense.

"I didn't think about it at all, I just said my opinion. To be honest, I don't care which team advances to the Western Conference finals. Neither the Rockets nor the Clippers are our opponents."

After Griffin was stopped by Green, he tried to pass the ball to Jordan, but Jordan was out of the three-second zone, without any offensive threat, and he couldn't understand the dribble. Green returned to block, and Jordan had no choice.

The media immediately reported Zhang Yu's answer, which aroused heated discussions on the Internet.

This is one of the few series in recent years that is full of gunpowder. With the rise of brother basketball, there are fewer hostile stars. The players are opponents on the court and brothers off the court. They were still fighting to the death on the court yesterday. , today we can like each other on Twitter and ins.

"Give Rivers a little sweetness first, and then send him away with his own hands. Coach Z is reluctant to leave Rivers early. He really, I cried to death..."

"Green deserves to be the best defensive player. Griffin's challenge to Green's success rate is very low. His layup broke the scoring drought for the Clippers, but this is obviously not a long-term solution. The Clippers cannot turn every offensive round. Cheng Griffin singled out Green."

"Let's talk about the Warriors winning the first game first. We will continue to make history. The regular season can't explain anything. Our goal is only the championship!"

……

"Doug Rivers said that he made such an adjustment because of your reminder. When you mentioned Iguodala, did you think that it would help the Clippers advance to the Western Conference Finals?"

Because of Zhang Yu's "arrogant" speech, the two sides fought a war of words.

There are also many Clippers fans who came to the scene. It only takes more than an hour to fly from Los Angeles to the Bay Area. Many Los Angeles fans came to Oakland to cheer for the Clippers.

The Bulls and Cavaliers in the East have already turned their backs. Dunleavy, Gibson, and Tristan Thompson were all injured, but in the post-match interviews, the players of the two teams still behaved politely

Looking back, Paul and Griffin played a pick-and-roll, determined to target Olynyk.

Warriors fans look at the Clippers' promotion with a relaxed attitude:

The round was changed, Green dealt the card at the top of the arc, Olynyk screened for Curry on the weak side, and Curry moved towards the bottom corner.

"...The Clippers are still the regular starting lineup, Paul, Redick, Iguodala, Griffin, Jordan, the Warriors' lineup has changed, Curry, Clay, Leonard, Green, Olynyk starting , Asik sat on the bench... Mr. Yang, what do you think of the adjustment of the Warriors?" Wang Meng asked.

The Clippers general also responded to Zhang Yu's remarks in the pre-match interview.

"Of course." Zhang Yu smiled, "We just won 74 wins. We are the best in history. Last season we fell in the Western Conference Finals, but this time, no one can stop us from winning back the championship."

Wang Meng said:

"Bring back the championship?"

"Look at the ugly face of that Chinese man. Before the Western Conference finals started, he thought the Warriors would win. Just wait, the Clippers will definitely beat the Warriors with a small lineup. This is what he asked for!"

"Olynyk continues to test the Clippers' defense. Five players on the Warriors field can shoot three-pointers. The offensive space is too wide. As long as Jordan is defended, the Clippers will be empty inside. He guards the pit. Olynyk It’s a dilemma if you can vote directly,” Yang Yi said.

They are not worried at all that Zhang Yu is breeding tigers. Last season when Curry was absent, the Warriors were able to reverse the Clippers. Now that the Warriors have a complete lineup and Leonard has grown up, they are not worried that the Warriors will lose. The ship was sentenced to death.

"Even if Curry was not injured last year, the Warriors would not have won the championship. Derek is the strongest. We will successfully defend the title. Let's talk about the Warriors advancing to the finals."

After Griffin received the ball, he turned around and played singles face-to-face. Olynyk let him go. Griffin shot directly from the middle distance. The basketball went out of the frame, and Olynyk turned around and accepted it.

But their momentum was completely overwhelmed by the Warriors fans. The Golden Ocean reappeared in the Oracle Center. The Warriors fans created the most devilish home atmosphere in the league, giving the Clippers players a disarm.

Paul dribbled the ball halfway, stopped at the top of the arc, and beckoned to Jordan.

"Go out! Don't let him shoot threes!"

"Are you so sure the Warriors will beat the Clippers?"

Paul hesitated, handed the ball to Griffin, and asked him to single Olynyk.

"No, DeAndre is a very important member of the team. His protection of the penalty area and rebounds is very important. He is still the first choice to end the lineup..."

On the sidelines, Rivers couldn't sit still, he got up and came to the sidelines, and said loudly:

Hearing Wang Meng's question, Yang Yi thought for a while and said:
"When we analyzed the game just now, the Warriors still had Asik in their starting roster, but they were replaced by Olynyk just before the start of the game. This should be because Zhang Yu wanted to beat the Clippers by surprise...Olynyk can shoot Three-pointers, able to pass the ball, it is a test of Jordan's defense, but his frame protection is not as good as Asik, Griffin and Jordan's impact are very strong, this is also a test for the Warriors' defense..."

"Does that mean DeAndre's playing time will be reduced?"

Paul squeezed the screen and was half a body behind. Curry broke through the penalty area and made an easy layup, 8:2.

On the court, the Clippers attacked, Paul and Griffin picked and rolled, Griffin went down to catch the ball and attack the frame, but was stopped by Green outside the penalty area, made a mid-range shot, and Green turned back to accept the rebound.

Looking back, Curry and Olynyk played a pick-and-roll, and Jordan followed.

Rivers said:
"The Warriors are a very good team, but they have rested for a week, and we have just gone through a tough series, and the state is all stimulated. I think Coach Z should think about how to hold his own. home field advantage."

Subsequently, Tencent greatly increased the number of resident commentators and broadcast every NBA game. In such an important game as the Western Conference Finals, it also paid a high price to snatch Yang Yi from CCTV as a guest commentator.

"The Bulls still want to defend the title? You lost the second game yesterday, and the home court advantage is in the hands of the Cavaliers. Don't worry about the Warriors, think about yourself first!"

Paul, who finally touched the floor of the Western Conference finals, was completely ignited in his fighting spirit, and said bluntly:

When Yang Yi analyzed the situation, the Clippers had already launched their first offense.

In the pre-match interview, the reporter asked Zhang Yu's opinion on the Clippers' small lineup, and Zhang Yu replied:
"A great adjustment, which helped them win the tiebreaker with the Rockets and create team history. I am looking forward to the matchup with the Clippers."

Clay squeezed the screen, Olynik posted up to delay Paul's shot, Griffin went down, and Paul immediately passed the ball.

"Jr. Jordan expanded, Griffin was pinned by Green in the weak side corner, the Clippers' penalty area was completely empty, and Curry's layup was very easy."

When the Clippers players were warming up before the game, there was constant booing at the scene. Regardless of whether Zhang Yu picked it first or not, the Bay Area fans would only stand on the side of the Warriors.

In January of this year, Tencent won the NBA's exclusive network broadcast rights in mainland China for 1 years and 5 million U.S. dollars, making a big move into the sports broadcasting industry.

Paul and Jordan picked and rolled, and Green and Clay switched defenses directly. Paul had no chance to make a shot, and Jordan was firmly stuck by Clay, leaving no room for him to catch the ball.

Yang Yi said:

Olynyk returned to the basket again, and Jordan did not dare to penetrate Griffin in a small space, so he could only pass the ball back to Paul to reorganize the offense.

Griffin wanted to forcefully rush over, but Green's confrontation was completely worthwhile. He could only make a shot under Green's serious interference and missed a layup.

Wang Meng said:

Olynyk bounced outside, Green passed the ball, Olynyk caught the ball and made a three-pointer, 6:0.

Jordan mentioned the position at the top of the arc to cover for Paul, but it was not Olynyk who followed, but Green. Olynyk stayed inside the Warriors and followed Griffin.

"Yes, if Steph didn't get injured, we would have won the title, this time, we just got back what we lost."

"Green's help defense was timely. He ignored Jordan and released Jordan for three steps. This is exactly the same as the way the Rockets defended Jordan. They let the power forward face Jordan, and then ignore him and shrink the defense."

The Western Conference Finals finally has some gunpowder flavor. Fans are looking forward to seeing a round of fierce series, a round of confrontational games from off court to on court.

Curry gave the ball to Olynyk who played outside, Olynyk calmly adjusted his rhythm, made a three-pointer, and the basketball went into the net hollow, 3:0.

On the court, the Warriors attacked, Curry and Olynyk played pick-and-rolls, and Jordan stayed inside according to Rivers' pre-game arrangement.

The series between the Clippers and the Rockets has dragged on for too long, and the Western Bulls and Cavaliers have both played two games. In order to hold the finals as scheduled, the league has arranged the schedule very tightly.

The Warriors played pick-and-rolls and run screens specifically for Jordan, and the offense was smooth and smooth. Although Olynik did not score again, he played a huge strategic value and cleared the inside of the Clippers. With the attack wave at 12:5, the point difference came to 13 points.

"Di-"

Rivers called a timeout, and he could no longer watch the point difference continue to widen.

Now that Jordan is being targeted crazily, let him not play, go directly to the fifth team, and fight against the Warriors!

(End of this chapter)