NBA Old Age Star System

7-3
  Su Tian successfully returned a three-pointer to the opponent, and the Lakers' overall momentum rose again.

Next, it was Curry who still advanced with the ball. After a period of tactical transmission of the ball, Curry still had the right to take the shot.

It's just that this time Curry was unlucky. He threw the ball and Kuzma grabbed the rebound and passed the ball directly to George.

George got the ball and turned around for a fast break, attracting a double-team from the Warriors' defense, and once again passed the ball to Brunson who was running in front.

Brunson received the ball and made a layup directly.

9-3
  In just a few rounds, the Lakers' score advantage was already very obvious.

The next few rounds were basically a repeat of these rounds, with the Lakers maintaining their lead on the court.

Until the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Warriors by 31 points 22-9.

"Okay, now the first quarter is over. The Lakers are leading by 9 points and will soon reach double digits." Barkley said.

"It's true. The Warriors' performance in the first quarter was not very good. Whether it was offense or defense, it felt very different from the previous Warriors." Kenny Smith said.

"It's actually understandable. After all, we are now 0-3 behind. This series is basically over. The only thing left to resist is the pride of the Warriors." Barkley said.

"It's not so much the pride of the Warriors, but the pride and fighting spirit of Stephen Curry." Kenny Smith said again.

"Yes, I didn't expect Curry to have such a huge energy hidden in his small body."

With the explanations of the two commentators, the inter-section break ended quickly and the second quarter began.

In the second quarter, the Lakers' starting lineup made normal adjustments. Su Tian and Nong Mei rested off the court, while George led the team on the court.

The Warriors also made adjustments. Poole and other substitutes came on, and Wiggins and Clay led the team.

Facing Wiggins and Clay, George seemed very calm. Whether he was organizing the team or attacking with the ball, he was very calm.

After just a few rounds, the point difference between the two teams was widened to 13 points, and it continued to widen.

Halfway through the second quarter, Su Tian and Nong Mei came on the court again, and by this time the score difference had reached 15 points.

Seeing Su Tian play, the Warriors' Cole quickly made adjustments and brought Curry on the court.

After Curry came on the court, he did improve the team's offense, but unfortunately, the improvement on the Lakers' side was even greater.

Before the second quarter was about to end, Nongmei suddenly ushered in a wave of outbursts, hitting consecutive hard shots at the basket, and the point difference directly reached more than 20 points.

When Curry wanted to use a super long three-pointer in the final attack, Su Tian suddenly appeared to help defend and interfere.

boom--

Basketball strikes, and the point difference is fixed at 22 points.

"The point difference was only 9 points in the first quarter, and in the second quarter the point difference was widened to 22 points. Well, this is acceptable." Barkley said with a hint of helplessness.

"Well, after all, the gap between the lineups of the Lakers and Warriors is not small, so this result is normal." Kenny Smith said.

At this time, not only the two commentators, but also the audience at the scene and in front of the TV thought so.

Everyone seems to be used to the Lakers winning.

But at this time in the Warriors locker room, Curry was not very willing.

"Coach, it's getting late, let's start planning the tactics for the second half." Curry looked at Cole with bright eyes and said.

"Stephen, do you still want to play in the second half?" Cole asked uncertainly.

"Of course! Coach! Don't give up until the last moment of the game!" Curry's answer was decisive.

At this time, the determined Curry and the hesitant Cole seemed to form a sharp contrast.

But in the end, Cole was persuaded by Curry.

"Yes Stephen, you are right, we shouldn't give up yet."

"Then let's take a look at the tactics for the second half. Everyone, come over. We still have a chance in the second half."

As Cole spoke, he picked up the tactical board next to him and began to write and draw on the tactical board.

At the same time, the Lakers locker room was also discussing tactics for the second half.

But compared to the Warriors, the Lakers' overall enthusiasm is very high.

"Su, the Warriors' offensive focus in the second half is still on Curry, so you must pay attention to assisting and interfering at any time." Walton said word by word.

Su Tian nodded seriously and said nothing.

After making arrangements for Su Tian, ​​Wharton began to emphasize the key points for other players.

"George, you need to better connect the team and lead the team's rotation period. I believe Wiggins alone cannot stop you."

"Don't worry, coach, it's not a big problem."

With the tactical arrangements in the locker rooms on both sides, the halftime ended and the third quarter began.

In the third quarter, both teams chose their starting lineups, and it seemed that the two teams had no intention of relaxing at all.

"It seems that the Warriors still want to resist! I just don't know how long this energy can last." Kenny Smith said.

"It's hard to say. Sometimes the game is played with a spirit. If this spirit is gone, then the game will be a win. On the contrary, as long as the team still retains this spirit, then the game will be a win. There’s still more to fight,” Barkley said.

At this time, the game on the court began. The first ball possession of the third quarter was given to the Warriors. Curry came to the frontcourt with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Curry directly reached out and called Green to step forward to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

With the help of pick-and-roll cooperation, Curry holds the ball and drives towards the basket.

Curry's breakthrough with the ball unsurprisingly attracted the Lakers' double-team defense. Brunson and Kuzma all headed towards Curry, and the thick eyebrows inside were also ready to move.

So to be on the safe side, before the double-team was formed, Curry passed a pass to Green who was left open at the top of the key.

When Green got the ball, he was in a perfect open position, but Green did not take a shot, but stayed in place.

Obviously, Green himself doesn't trust his three-point shot very much.

The hesitant Green finally passed the ball to Wiggins outside the three-point line.

There was not much time when Wiggins received the ball, so Wiggins had to catch the ball and shoot directly.

bang - swish -

The basketball hit the rim and luckily fell into the net again.

"Ah, yes, what a good ball. I didn't expect Wiggins to be so reliable at the critical moment." Barkley said.

"What's reliable? I guess it's just good luck." Kenny Smith complained.

The ball was transferred and it was the Lakers' turn to attack. Brunson came to the frontcourt with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Su Tian directly reached out for the ball, and Brunson passed the ball to it.

Su Tian got the ball and faced Clay's defense, and also reached out to call his teammates for a pick-and-roll.

It's just that the offensive threat of the thick eyebrows is not at the same level as Green, and Rooney simply does not dare to relax his defense against the thick eyebrows.

So Green on the side had no choice but to let go of Kuzma and rush to double-team Su Tian. Su Tian also followed suit and passed a pass to Kuzma who was cutting through.

When Kuzma first debuted, he was known for his ability to seize opportunities. Although he has been promoted to the starting position now, Kuzma's ability to seize opportunities is still there.

Kuzma received the ball and went straight to the basket and hit a layup.

The point difference returned to 21 points.

The Warriors attacked again. This time Curry came to the frontcourt with the ball and actively passed the ball to Green, while he changed from holding the ball to not having the ball.

Curry's transition between having the ball and not having the ball was perfect. Brunson couldn't keep up for a moment, and Curry ran out of a short space.

Although Green's shooting has dropped a lot, and his defense has even begun to decline, he still has considerable deterrence in passing based on his experience and tacit understanding between his teammates.

Seeing Curry running out of a short space, Green didn't think much at all and passed the ball directly to him. Green's pass even had a hint of advance.

Curry caught the ball just right and shot a three-pointer.

The moment Curry took the shot, he felt very good.

Swah——

The final result was exactly what Curry thought, a direct three-pointer.

After Curry hit the three-pointer, he seemed very excited and held out three fingers to celebrate.

At this time, Su Tian also knew that it was time for the bayonet to see red, so he advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

It was still Clay's defense, but this time Su Tian stretched out his hand and asked his teammates to pull away.

After his teammates stood still, Su Tian broke through directly.

Clay was considered a defensive specialist before, but this is different from the past.

Su Tian's explosive breakthrough easily broke through Clay's defense.

This time Wiggins let go of George and turned to Su Tian to double-team and help defend.

Upon seeing this, George was already ready to catch the ball and shoot, but Su Tian did not pass the ball, but took a step back and returned to the three-point line again.

At this time, Clay changed his focus and just barely caught up with Su Tian.

Su Tian's retreat put an absolutely safe distance between him and Clay.

So Su Tian directly shot a three-pointer.

Swah——

Hit a three-pointer steadily.

"Well, the Lakers and Warriors are on par with each other at the three-point line," Barkley said.

"It seems that both teams attach great importance to the competition on the three-point line, but I don't know who will have the last laugh." Kenny Smith said.

"Do you still have any doubts? Although the Warriors may be a big threat at the three-point line, the Lakers will have the last laugh!" Barkley said.

"Then I won't refute what you say now, because the Lakers have such a huge advantage." Kenny Smith said with emotion.

At this time, the game on the court is still going on, and Curry is still trying to use his off-ball play to indirectly drive the team, but the effect is not obvious.

In desperation, Curry could only increase his shots again in order to get better points.

Halfway through the third quarter, the point difference was still 19 points, and the Warriors' hope of a comeback was basically lost.

At this time, Walton observed the overall state of the Warriors and the score on the court. After comprehensive consideration, he took Su Tian and Nongmei to rest off the court.

After the two came off the court, Curry did cheer up a little, but was quickly suppressed by the Lakers led by George.

Unwilling to be reconciled, Curry still wanted to rely on three-pointers to save the situation, but unfortunately God was not on his side, and he hit three-pointers continuously.

Until the end of the third quarter, the Lakers still maintained an 18-point lead.

"I think this game, including this series, should be the final word," Barkley said.

Kenny Smith also nodded and said: "That's true. This is no longer a simple double-digit difference, but a nearly 20-point difference. The Warriors' hope of making a comeback is really slim. .”

"Maybe even the 73-win Warriors won't be able to win this game when they come back."

Soon the fourth quarter began.

The Lakers' lineup in the fourth quarter did not surprise everyone. Su Tian and Nong Mei led the substitute lineup.

It's different for the Warriors. Curry leads a bench lineup. Apart from Curry, there is no starting lineup.

The first attack of the fourth quarter was given to the Lakers, and Su Tian advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Su Tian successfully faced off with Curry through pick-and-roll defensive tactics.

"Stephen, this game should be over here, right? This is almost the end of our series, right?" Su Tian said.

"No, Su, maybe you will win this game, but we have another season. I will not always lose, and you will not always win!"

Su Tian smiled and stopped talking to Curry. Instead, he accelerated and completed the breakthrough.

After reaching the fourth quarter, Su Tian's breakthrough moves became very simple and unpretentious, and he could often get rid of them directly by accelerating.

This time is no exception. No matter how much Curry turns around and chases after him, he can only fall behind.

boom--

Su Tian took the lead to the basket with the ball and dunked with both hands.

Su Tian, ​​who succeeded in dunking, did not celebrate, but quickly followed the team back to defense.

At this time, Curry got the ball and quickly advanced with the ball.

Originally, Curry really wanted to catch the Lakers off guard, but he didn't expect Su Tian to react so quickly.

So Curry's fast-playing tactics had to be shelved.

The battle between the two teams fell into a positional battle, with Curry holding the ball against Su Tian's defense.

With Su Tian leading the defense, Curry's offensive threat was directly cut by more than half.

In the next few rounds, the overall development was indeed as everyone expected. Curry has never presented any decent offensive threat. On the contrary, Su Tian of the Lakers has maintained his own threat.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, the point difference reached more than 20 points, and Walton took advantage of the dead ball opportunity to get the entire starting lineup.

Within two minutes of Walton taking the entire starting lineup, Cole withdrew all the main players.

So Walton didn't rush to kill all the players, and then took down the main players, and the game officially entered garbage time.

At the end of the game, the Lakers won the game 122-98.

Su Tian scored 36 points, 15 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. While maintaining a high level of efficiency and combat effectiveness, he also maintained a winning streak in the game.

The Lakers officially swept the Warriors 4-0 and advanced to the next round! (End of chapter)