The best teammates in the NBA

Chapter 337 Deadly Free Throw (7200 word chapter)
Those who can stand up in key games are called superstars.

G4 of the Western Conference Finals is a life-and-death battle for the Clippers, and in the eyes of the old men of the Spurs, as long as they win the game with one effort, they will reach the finals again.

The half game was 54:51 between the two sides, and the Clippers only led by 3 points. In the third quarter, the Spurs played an efficient offense.

38岁的邓肯上半场4中1，罚球4中0，只拿到2分9篮板2助攻1抢断的数据。

But after the end of the third quarter, Griffin had some doubts about his life. Is this 3 years old?
单节5中4，罚球2中2，邓肯极其高效砍下10分。

Mid-range, strong attack at the basket, breakthrough and fouls, it is unbelievable to Griffin that the old man can keep up physically!
Perhaps out of the desire for the championship, when the outside feel declined, everyone on the Spurs rushed to the basket frantically, and all the substitutes made free throws.

At 29:30 in a single quarter, after three quarters, at 83:81, the Clippers only led by 2 points.

Li Ze, Paul, and Griffin played the entire third quarter.

The good news is that everyone withstood the Spurs' counterattack. The bad news is that Paul's physical condition is a little bit overwhelmed.

A large number of defense changes, coupled with frequent possession of the ball, have exhausted Paul's physical energy, and the Spurs have frequently punched him hard, and Paul, who is sitting on the bench, has begun to gasp for breath.

The sound of sneakers rubbing against the floor, the fans screaming and shouting, and seeing Li Ze throwing the ball back sharply, Leonard's mind went blank.

Griffin also lost his temper. He didn't believe that with his physical talent, he couldn't restrain a 38-year-old man.

After the players from both sides shook hands, Li Ze continued to yell happily when he high-fived the Clippers again:

The Clippers had plenty of time to attack. Li Ze kept receiving the ball from the left and right flanks. When encountering the Spurs' double-team defense, he immediately gave the ball to Paul or Griffin who responded.

"Shua!" The middle distance scored again!

100:96, at this time there are 5 minutes and 22 seconds left in the game.

"Don't have any pressure! We have to respond from the perimeter, when there is an opportunity, make a decisive shot, win the game, no one will care about your stats!"

The fans at the scene were very dissatisfied and booed again. When Parker made the first free throw, the AT Center Arena fell silent, and then the fans stopped making too many noises.

The bloody Leonard didn't seem to feel physically tired, and while observing the movement behind him, he quickly blocked in front of Li Ze.

"Two minutes, don't make mistakes, Paul, control the offensive rhythm, we need success rate."

Huge boos broke out again in the AT Center arena, and Steve Ballmer, who was sitting in the front row, couldn't hold back completely at this time.

After a long circle, half of the attack time was consumed, and the Spurs fans shouted more and more vigorously, and the audience in the front row even stood up.

Noticing Ray Allen set up a screen from the right wing, Leonard immediately followed.

Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his right hand, began to move to the right flank, and the two kept entangled. When they were close to the three-point line, Li Ze suddenly turned around sharply, took advantage of the situation, and then accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his left hand.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

Amidst the cheers of the fans, the Spurs began to cover and cut tirelessly, sharing the ball in quick succession.

The AT Center Arena became extremely noisy in an instant. At 103:103, the Clippers had the final attack.

Noticing the offensive gesture from Li Ze outside the three-point line, Paul gave the ball to Griffin at the top of the arc, then re-cut, took away the defense, and quickly moved to the left corner.

After another two dribbles, Li Ze suddenly stopped, using his left foot as the axis, and pulled the ball back with his right hand. Before Leonard could react, Li Ze quickly turned around and shot a fadeaway jumper close to the paint!

Duncan, who couldn't keep up with the defense, finally sent Paul to the free throw line again.

The Spurs fans screamed, under the basket, the two sides once again scrambled into a ball, Duncan completed the point grab across Griffin, and the ball flew into the air again.

No matter where Li Ze is, Leonard sticks to his side to prevent receiving the ball. At the same time, Danny Green also switches defenses in front of Paul, using his height advantage to prevent Paul from easily completing the offense.

"It's unbelievable. Kayce only rested for 4 minutes in this game. After playing the third quarter, his physical fitness didn't seem to be affected."

"Open the three! He got it!"

"squeak!"

He dribbled a step with the ball in his left hand, and then suddenly withdrew. Although the movement was a little stiff, the sudden shaking suddenly got rid of Barnes' pursuit. Leonard did not hesitate outside the three-point line, and made a quick jumper from the top of the arc. shot!
"Kawhi Step-back!

Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his right hand, continued to accelerate, Leonard desperately chased and defended, and the screams of Spurs fans were all around his ears.

The fans at the scene exclaimed for a while, almost pressing the goal in 24 seconds. At 102:99, the Clippers once again led by 3 points.

Compared with the Spurs, the Clippers' physical fitness is slightly better. Parker made several breakthroughs in a row, but failed to get a good chance.

Leonard was also aggrieved, and Li Ze used the same moves to keep hitting shots. Even if he predicted the offensive choice, but the exaggerated receding range made his blocking shots useless.
Li Ze retreated quickly and once again called his teammates to pay attention to defense. As long as he can defend for a few rounds, he is confident to expand the score.

The moment the ball hit the back edge of the basket, all the fans on the scene screamed:
"Oh!!"

Coach De Nagro used the loudest voice to remind his players, but unfortunately the scene was too noisy, and Li Ze couldn't hear what the coach said at all.

Coach De Nagro walked up and down the sideline nervously. Once the Spurs overtake the score, the game may be over.
The huge pressure made everyone on the Clippers extremely cautious in this offensive round.

Facing Griffin's dead top defense, Duncan suddenly turned around deftly, then broke through the bottom line with the ball in his right hand, and finally carried the defense, hit the basket and made a layup!
"Oh!!"

The referee signaled that Duncan was fouled by the thugs, and Griffin got two free throws.

Players from both sides flocked to the Spurs halftime. In less than 5 seconds, the commentator Mike Breen saw that Li Ze had already dribbled through the halftime, and excitedly began to count down:

Li Ze stuck Leonard behind him, finally saw the timing, took the rebound, and hugged him tightly.

Parker, who walked back to the bench, completely broke the defense and missed all such important free throws.
The main function of the short pause is to give everyone a breath. The noisy scene made it difficult for everyone in the Clippers to hear the coach's arrangement. Fortunately, there was a plan before the game.

At the moment when Duncan assisted in the defense, he immediately distributed the ball to Griffin at the bottom right of the basket. Before the latter could release the ball, Duncan who turned around knocked the ball away.

"And the buzzer! Kayce For the win!"

Duncan stood expressionless next to the paint and watched Griffin make free throws.

Huge defensive cheers came from Li Ze's ears. The Spurs fans had already seen the dawn of victory, and everyone shouted loudly.

Popovich on the sidelines was almost blown up. Seeing that Parker had passed the defense and was about to complete a layup, he dribbled the ball and was directly thrown to the ground by Griffin.
Both fell badly, Parker rubbed his right elbow, Griffin held his left shoulder, and the AT Center Arena was full of noise.

Griffin lost his position defensively. Seeing that Parker was about to make a shot, he slammed into it, and the two flew out of the sideline at the same time.

Chris Paul slapped his thigh in frustration, and Griffin on the side was also suffocated to death. If he made two free throws, the Clippers would lead by at least 3 points and be sure not to lose. Now it depends on the opponent complexion.
"There is no timeout for both sides. The Spurs only need to hit 2 points to end the game. The last 33 seconds may determine the trend of the series!"

Leonard noticed that something was wrong, quickly activated the right corner, briefly got rid of Barnes' defense, and took a hand-off pass from Duncan.

De Nagro quickly called for a time-out as he had to interrupt the Spurs' offensive momentum while allowing his main players to breathe
Back on the bench, everyone in the Clippers felt tremendous pressure. This is the disadvantage of the away game. The enthusiastic fans have always been the best sixth man of the home team.

Li Ze, who almost lost his center of gravity, saw the ball fall into the basket, and immediately stood where he was, raised his right hand expressionlessly, and punched in celebration.

The constant defensive cheers made everyone on the Spurs tireless. Leonard saw Li Ze continue to stick to him after halftime.

The sudden three-pointer made the commentator Mike Breen yell crazily, and the AT Center Arena was also an instant fryer.

"He has played 82 regular season games this season, and he has not had any injuries in his career so far. He has a body like steel!"

Leonard completely broke the defense this time, and stood there in a daze. From getting two free throws to being face-to-face lore by Li Ze, in just 10 seconds, heaven went to hell.
"Shhh!!"

Seeing that the team's leading star narrowed the point difference again, the AT Center Arena continued to cheer.

The AT Center Arena went berserk instantly, and the fans shouted frantically. At 102:102, the Spurs tied the score.

Popovich sent thick chicken soup, but he still couldn't dispel the tension in Danny Green's heart. Under Li Ze's crazily chasing and defending, he currently scored zero points and disappeared directly after his debut.

The fans of the Spurs began to cry heart-piercingly, as long as they defend this round, the team may be able to overtake the score!

"Squeak!" The referee whistled.

After their debut, Paul and Parker took over the offensive ball and helped the team score consecutively.

Jeff Van Gundy saw the Clippers bouncing back to the player channel, and immediately said with emotion:

The physically fit Jordan reacted quickly and grabbed the rebound, and then Li Ze stepped forward to take the ball immediately.

After returning from the timeout, the Clippers attacked. As long as Li Ze got the ball, the Spurs would attack frantically. Seeing that the offensive time was running out, Paul received the ball from Li Ze who was flanked by Li Ze on the left flank, and went straight to the basket with his left hand. .

It is not difficult for him to send such an assist. This is the advantage brought by his height. Paul, who is replaced by 183, has a high probability of not choosing a dangerous assist.

Jeff Van Gundy thought of McGrady when he saw Li Ze. He was also very talented, but the latter was limited by injuries and failed to fully realize his talent.

"Shhh!!"

Coach De Nagro could only look at the scene in front of him helplessly, there was no timeout, leaving the Clippers with only 10 seconds of attack time
With victory in sight, Leonard, who took the ball, took two deep breaths in a row, and finally stood at the free throw line and made a steady shot.

"Oh!!"

With the ball in his right hand, Li Ze made a breakthrough towards the bottom line. After taking three big steps, he stopped suddenly and swayed the ball. Forced jump shot from distance!

"Wow!"

"Shua!" Two points scored again!

The old man also ignored the Spurs fans around him, hugged the Clippers staff, and threw his fists wildly in celebration.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

Jeff Van Gundy also heaved a sigh of relief. In the last minute, the two sides missed consecutive free throws, which was too exciting
"Even if the Spurs score, the Clippers still have a chance!"

"If Kayce doesn't catch the ball, everyone has to be ready to catch the ball, make a strong shot, grab the rebound, and we will win the game!"

The Spurs fans continued to make disturbances, and Paul, who took a deep breath, made the free throw steadily.

Parker, standing on the free throw line, kept adjusting his breathing. The final free throw circled around the basket and then fell out.
"Oh!!"

“28中16，其中三分球5中3，罚球10中10，45分12篮板7助攻1抢断2失误，标准的Kayce数据！”

10 seconds is indeed very short, and everyone on the Spurs team seems to have not reacted yet. Excited Clippers players have already rushed into the court, rushing towards Li Ze frantically.

After receiving a pass from Duncan, Leonard, who holds the ball in his left hand, faced Griffin, who came up from the defense, and after three strides, he rode a horse and shot an arrow in the paint.

As the outside firepower of the Spurs, Danny Green knew that he had to stand up, nodded at Popovich, and gave himself two slaps again. Amid the cheers of the fans, the two sides appeared again.

Li Ze, who was in the block position on the right, suddenly stopped, and then drifted to the right and made a large backward jumper! !

Lundao desperately slid to the left and back, only to find that Li Zeyun suddenly stopped after taking two big steps, ignoring his jump to block the shot, and shot a fadeaway jumper drifting to the right!

As long as they get over this, the Spurs can win the game in one go, get the match point, and end the series!
The fans screamed excitedly at the thought that the team might reach the finals.

The moment the ball fell into the Nets, the AT Center Arena was silent for a moment, only ESPN's commentary booth, Mike Breen was yelling crazily.

"Boom!" The empty catch dunk was successful!
The Clippers' bench was full of joy, and Griffin was so excited that he beat his chest and roared, as if he couldn't feel his physical fatigue for a moment.

The huge sound of cheering seemed to inject a little vitality into the Spurs, and there were continuous screen cuts. The Clippers desperately switched defenses, and everyone was shouting loudly, constantly defending and filling positions.

In this case, shortening the rotation is inevitable, and the outside shooting rate is not good. Relying on Li Ze's sudden shots and stable free throws, he finally maintained a weak lead.

The commentator Mike Breen saw the Spurs' offensive options at this time, and couldn't help but exclaimed:
"God! Tim Duncan will continue to attack from the low post!"

"Kawhi hits the three!"

Griffin stood nervously on the sidelines. If he really lost the game, then his two missed free throws would be a turning point. Annoyance filled his heart.

Griffin certainly knows that the game time has entered within 2 minutes. In this case, every point is very important, and the huge pressure makes his heart beat instantly faster.

The Clippers bench was full of joy, victory is in sight!Tyronn Lu saw that Li Ze kept scoring key goals, and he exclaimed in his heart that it was unbelievable, superstars are indeed physical monsters!
Duncan, who had been attacking for a while, couldn't stand it any longer. He only supported at a high position for several consecutive rounds. On the contrary, Griffin's defense became more vigorous as he defended.

At 85:81, the point difference returned to 4 points, and the fans booed loudly. They have seen such a scene too many times.

The commentator Mike Brin also calmed down at this time, looked at the technical statistics, and then said jokingly:
"The Spurs' defense has succeeded. They limited Kayce's shooting percentage to less than 57.1%. Tonight, [-]% of his shooting percentages created a new low in the series!"

Completely getting rid of the defense, the right flank outside the three-point line received a pass from Griffin, and Leonard, who was desperately defending, came up again.

The fourth quarter soon entered the official timeout, and the Spurs were a little anxious when the fans noticed that the point difference was still 4 points.

"Kudos to the Spurs, but a lot of times, superstars do make the difference!"

After returning from the timeout, the Clippers attacked. Li Ze asked for the ball with his back on the right elbow, received a lob pass from Paul, and took advantage of the opportunity to break through with the ball in his right hand.

Danny Green was also defended to death by Li Ze, and Tucker was almost hanging on Dior, and no one on the Spurs could step forward to respond for a while.

"Let's go Spurs! Let's go Spurs! Let's go Spurs!"

"To reach the finals, everyone will praise us, move up, make a good cover, and win this game!"

Duncan was also tireless. He crossed screens with Dior in the three-second zone, came to the left block position, received a pass from Mills, faced Griffin's defense, simple three-threat, and then shot a mid-range jumper!
"Shua!" Two points scored again!

The two sides began to respond to the ball continuously. With the appearance of Parker and Paul, the main lineups of the two sides fought again.

Jordan quickly came on the court, and at the same time, Danny Green also replaced Ginobili. Coach Popovich remained very calm.

Huge cheers sounded again in the AT Center arena. With 33 seconds left in the game, 103:102, the Clippers led by only 1 point, and the initiative returned to the Spurs.

The ball returned to Duncan's hands on the free throw line again. Li Ze strictly guarded against Ginobili's hand-to-hand to catch the ball. At the last moment, Leonard took the initiative to stand up and take responsibility.

Spurs fans once again yelled wildly for the home team's defense.

Leonard, who was chasing desperately, subconsciously took off, and Danny Green behind him also jumped high, and the two rushed towards Li Ze who was in the air.

The Spurs fans went crazy with joy. With Griffin's second free throw, the basket was instantly scrambled. In the end, Duncan successfully protected the backcourt rebound.

While the referee was watching the video, Li Ze quickly replenished his water. The Clippers only had one timeout left. Coach De Nagro also seized the time and kept telling his players to pay attention to mistakes.

"Shua!" Two points and then scored!

Leonard did not expect that Li Ze would dare to make such a move in the fourth quarter. He quickly adjusted his defensive focus and kept sliding to the right and rear.

Li Ze and Paul simply bumped their fists. If they encounter the crazy double-teaming of the Spurs again, the Clippers will be able to take the lead as long as they seize the opportunity.

The ball draws an exaggerated arc in the air, and then falls to the basket.

"Oh!!"

Griffin, who rushed to Li Ze's side, screamed excitedly, everyone in the Clippers immediately surrounded Li Ze, and everyone screamed.

After returning from the timeout, Ginobili replaced Danny Green. Popovich also trusted the veteran even more at the last minute.

Amidst the cheers from the fans, Parker used the cover to continuously break through to the inside, looking for opportunities for two-pointers. Paul naturally chased after him.

"Four second!"

Coach De Nagro immediately requested a timeout, and the Clippers cheered from the bench, and they regained the initiative.

With the last 58 seconds left in the game, the referee finally determined that Griffin was a common foul, and Parker got two free throws.

Paul is too tired to talk. He actually wants to complain about the rotation of De Nagro's head coach, but he can understand the coaching staff at this point in the game.

"Let Chris rest for a while, don't worry about my physical fitness!"

After hearing Li Ze's words, head coach DeNagro finally became ruthless and replaced Ray Allen and Paul.
On the Spurs' bench, Duncan didn't speak, but years of tacit understanding made Popovich understand that he was going to play the fourth quarter.

For two consecutive quarters, the Spurs won in a single quarter, and the fans at the scene could tell that the Clippers seemed to be at the end of their battle.

Li Ze retreated quickly. If he wanted to keep his teammates motivated, he had to let everyone participate in the attack at the right time.

The commentator Mike Breen also seemed a little excited. He didn't expect that the game would go to the last moment.

After the referee confirmed that the goal was valid, the head coach Popovich had no choice but to spread his hands. Only 10 seconds later, they could get the match point.
In the end, at 105:103, relying on Li Ze's final blow 10 seconds before the end of the game, the series score came to 2:2, and the Clippers successfully brought the game back to Los Angeles.

Standing on the free throw line and taking deep breaths, he finally aimed for the layup, and then the ball knocked out of the frame.

The moment the head coach Denagro heard the referee's whistle, he immediately stepped forward and complained loudly. If it really hit Griffin, then he would have to leave the field with 6 fouls
When the referee signaled Griffin to foul out and Leonard made two free throws, the loudest cheers erupted in the AT Center arena, and the Spurs fans were ecstatic!

Duncan, whose physical fitness has declined, is only supporting at a high position. Seeing that the attack time is running out, Parker receives a hand-off pass at the top of the arc, and then accelerates to break through with the ball in his left hand.

Everyone in the Clippers was in no mood to celebrate. The Spurs immediately sent out the baseline ball quickly, and Parker quickly dribbled across halftime.

The referee immediately blew his whistle, indicating that Griffin was fouled by the thug, and the Spurs fans on the scene began to cheer wildly. They were about to welcome the victory of the game!
"Absolutely a good cap! One hand! No fouls from my players!"

Li Ze, who was holding the ball in his left hand, suddenly accelerated. In the encirclement of the two, he threw the ball over the basket. Griffin, who was down ahead of time, easily caught the ball, and then slammed the ball into the basket!

This time Duncan received the ball again at the elbow on the right side of the free throw line. After Parker handed over the ball, he was stalked by Paul.

Li Ze took the towel and wiped his sweat indiscriminately. At this time, the AT Center Arena was completely boiling, and the Spurs fans were shouting crazily.

"BANG! BANG!"

Also facing Duncan's defense, Paul did not pass the ball this time, but threw himself in the air, waiting for Duncan to foul.

In 4 seconds, Li Ze, who was dribbling halfway through, noticed that Danny Green had jumped up from his left hand side. He quickly turned around while moving, then lowered his center of gravity, and accelerated crazily towards the baseline with the ball in his right hand.

"Ow!"

Leonard standing on the free throw line was expressionless. As the first free throw was made steadily, the Spurs bench was full of joy.

83:81, after receiving the ball, Li Ze slowly dribbled across the half court, this round must be scored!
"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

Seeing that Duncan received the pass in the right block again, Griffin immediately put up the defense. Duncan put the ball with his left hand and then hit with his back.

"Buzz!"

"Kayce——Li! He got it!"

Popovich looked at Danny Green, finally threw the tactical board aside, and loudly sent chicken soup for the soul:

When approaching the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line, the marching Li Ze instantly changed direction with his crotch, then opened the way with his shoulders, and continued to break through against Leonard's defense.

He adjusted his breathing again, but the second free throw hit the basket. The Spurs fans yelled frantically. Duncan immediately protected the backboard. Coach Popovich quickly requested a timeout.

Coach De Nagro didn't dare to replace the main lineup in the third quarter of the game. He always felt that if he lost a round, the opponent would overtake the score.

Leonard was almost staggered by Li Ze's sudden turn. The Spurs fans screamed, and Danny Green looked ferocious, and rushed towards Li Ze without slowing down.

The rotation speed of the Spurs seemed to be bloody, and the attack time was consumed for 20 seconds. In the end, Paul accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his right hand.

The moment the three-pointer was hit, the commentator Mike Breen yelled excitedly, and the atmosphere team even jumped up on the Spurs bench.

Duncan received the ball again at the elbow on the right side of the free throw line. Diaw suddenly went up to screen and delayed Barnes' defense. Tucker didn't realize what was wrong. After Duncan's pass, the three-pointer quickly made a jumper!
"BANG! BANG!"

Seeing Li Ze's eyes, Griffin immediately went on the pick-and-roll. Duncan stepped forward to delay the first time, and then immediately cooperated with Leonard to double-team Li Ze.

Li Ze on the left flank first accelerated laterally, and then suddenly ran back. Taking advantage of Leonard's change of defensive center of gravity, Li Ze exerted force again at his feet and accelerated laterally again.

Leonard, who has not spoken much on the court, couldn't help throwing his fist to celebrate after making this three-pointer.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

The moment the ball was about to be shot, Griffin jumped up and blocked the ball with his hands!
"squeak!"

At 100:99, the point difference came to 1 point. On the Spurs bench, the atmosphere group also threw up the towel, and everyone looked in disbelief.

"This is not a football game!"

"Hey! Hey! You have to eject him! He knocked my players away!"

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Li Ze, who returned to the locker room, saw that everyone was in high spirits, and immediately laughed and said:

"Get home home advantage again! We will definitely win the series! Reach the finals again!"

"Oh!!"

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