Chapter 784 [Powerless, Defending Champion]

Many Chinese fans supported the Nets to win the championship in the finals. They hope that Yao Ming can get his fifth championship ring, so that his historical status will be higher and no one will say that Dwight Howard is the number one center in active service.

It's a pity that Yao Ming's offense in this series is acceptable, but the defensive end is the team's weakness.

On the 11th, the two sides played the third game in Brooklyn.

The situation was even worse than the last game. The Nets fell behind by a big score at halftime and dug a big hole for themselves.

In order to fight against the Clippers, Stevens changed the rotation time of the players, letting Yao Ming rest after half a quarter. He wanted to let him come out in the second quarter to lead the offense off the bench and focus on attacking the basket.

Stevens is right. Except for Chandler, it is difficult for anyone else to guard Yao Ming alone and interfere with his shooting. But Yang Rui immediately made adjustments and replaced Chandler to rest. At the same time, Danny Green also came off the court.

In the second quarter, the Nets sent Nash, Bogans, Joe Johnson, Lewis, and Yao Ming, all of whom could shoot three-pointers and open up the space.

The Clippers have Curry, Danny Green, Parsons, Gay, and Chandler on board. Their defense is not bad and they counterattack quickly.

Parsons plays forward, Chandler covers from the side, and the three of them open up the perimeter to look for opportunities. Gay and Chandler can cut at any time.

Then, the "Splash Brothers" appeared. Curry and Danny Green scored five three-pointers in a row, making the Nets' home court "silent."

With their style, once they find their touch, it's hard to be interrupted, and they can catch the ball and hit people in the same direction.

Curry only played 25 minutes, making 9 of 17 shots, 6 of 10 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 26 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Green played 3o minutes, making 9 of 15 shots, 7 of 9 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 27 points and 4 rebounds.

The two of them made 13 three-pointers, more than the entire Nets team. Coupled with the performance of other players, the Clippers made 21 of 41 three-pointers, with a hit rate of more than half, which was more accurate than two-pointers. How to play this game?

The Clippers won 123-87, leading the game with a total score of 3-0.

Paul was guarded by the Nets this time and only had 14 points, 8 assists and 2 steals. Griffin's performance was also average, making 5 of 11 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 14 points and 12 rebounds.

After this game, the only suspense in the finals is who of the Clippers will win the mVp.

Basketball experts and online fans are discussing that Curry and Paul have the greatest hope. Danny Green has become a dark horse and has hope. Although he has a single role, his shooting in this finals is too accurate.

ESPN expert Nicholas said: "Now the Nets are definitely aware of the threat of Danny Green and will guard against him in the next game, but it is already too late. He is a key factor in the Clippers winning three games easily."

During the break, Yao Ming accepted an exclusive interview with Chinese media. He said: "The Clippers are very strong, but no one wants their team to be swept. We will strive to play better in the next game. What I have to do now is to have a good rest." .”

Yao Ming was very depressed. He defended off-ball screens, and the defender did a very poor job of catching and shooting. He was only 33 years old, and his athletic ability had declined a lot. He was unwilling to give in, but there was really nothing he could do.

In fact, Yang Rui was surprised by Yao Ming's condition. He did so well. He could shoot three-pointers and support from the high post. He is now a hot center and can even make the best team.

In Yang Rui's previous life, 33-year-old Yao Ming had retired and returned to China, forming the Big Three with Cui Chengguo and Hua Zexiangcai.

Game 4 continues in Brooklyn. The Nets' home whistle advantage becomes even greater. When encountering a ball-free screen from the side, the Nets outside players can directly use their hands to dial the screener to speed up the defense. This is , it is difficult for ordinary fans to see it.

In the penalty area, the Nets also have more intense confrontations. It is difficult for Griffin and Chandler to score on air cuts. When mismatches occur, Nets players will use small movements to reduce their speed and prevent them from rushing up. Once the inside line cannot catch the ball and take three steps after the pick-and-roll, the Nets big man has time to get back in position.

The referees' looser penalties on the defensive end made the Nets' defense stronger. This is a game. If you don’t watch the live broadcast and only look at the data,

There was no problem in the game, because the two teams committed almost the same number of fouls throughout the game, but in fact, the Clippers players made more mistakes during the fierce confrontation, and some of those mistakes should have been called fouls.

This is the brilliance of the referee. It cannot be said to be a black whistle. It is just that under the same physical contact and the same confrontation, the scale of the whistle blowing is different on both sides. Everyone in the Clippers can't say that the referee made random calls. After all, their defense is not perfect, and even Paul, Chandler, Tony Allen and others made more small moves.

As soon as the final quarter began, Yang Rui looked away. When the camera showed him, Cole, and Tyronn Lue, the three of them were sitting on the sidelines, talking and laughing. Since the league is determined to do this, let's see it in Los Angeles.

The Nets also played well offensively, with many points blossoming. Five players scored in double figures and won 114 to 1oo.

Yao Ming, Deron, and Joe Johnson performed brilliantly. They all scored 2o+. They deserved this victory.

However, such intervention will not bring down the Clippers, it will only allow the Clippers to earn one more game at home.

The die-hard fans were even happier. The atmosphere was completely different when the Clippers won the away game and at home. They wanted to participate in the celebration at the scene and take more photos, rather than attending two days later when countless people were present and far away. A parade without a few glances at the stars.

The Nets' lineup just looks scary, but they still have many weaknesses when it comes to playing, such as Yao Ming's inability to defend, unstable outside players, etc.

The mentality of the Nets players is incomparable to that of the Clippers players. Except for the trident, role players dare not play at critical moments. This way to limit the Nets' offense is traceable. Even if you wield the trident, you may not be able to wield it well every game.

The Clippers stars don't perform well in every game, but they have more people who dare to take responsibility and are more confident. This is the confidence they gained in last season's finals.

In the first four games, Paul didn't score much. He played at a familiar rhythm and assisted his teammates. In the fifth game, he finally felt hot and started to show off.

Paul knows that his teammates are better at three-pointers, so he rarely shoots three-pointers. He mainly shoots breakthroughs and mid-range shots, and they are one-step pull-up jumpers after passing the opponent's big man in a misplaced position.

In this way, Paul has two options. He can either make a jump shot or attract defense to pass the ball to his teammates. A team is indispensable for breakthrough experts. Only continuous breakthroughs can induce changes in the opponent's formation, tear the defense line, and assist teammates more. Comfortably shoot three-pointers.

In the past few games, Paul made most of his breakthroughs and took few shots. He started passing the ball after missing two shots. With his steady playing style, even if he is in average condition, it is impossible for him to take too many shots and deceive the team with a low shooting rate.

Paul hit consecutive mid-range shots today and played like crazy. He made 10 of 14 shots from the field, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 7 of 8 free throws. He scored 28 points, 1 rebound, 11 assists, 2 steals, and made only two turnovers.

Deron Williams, who was the core outside player in the key battle and was under too much psychological pressure, had a poor performance. He made 4 of 13 shots, 4 of 4 three-pointers, and 4 of 5 free throws. He only scored 12 points and 8 assists.

When Deron needed to step up in the final quarter, he no longer dared to shoot. After breaking through and being double-teamed, he distributed the ball to his teammates. He watched his teammates play and rarely moved.

Curry once again defeated Nash, making 8 of 15 shots, 6 of 10 three-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 24 points and 5 assists.

Green made 6 of 12 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Two of his blocks were given to Deron, which boosted morale.

Parsons, Griffin, and Gay also scored in double figures. The Clippers won 125-1o2 and successfully defended their title with a total score of 4-1!

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