NBA: Two hands can’t carry championship rings

On April 25, the third game of the Warriors-Hornets series kicked off in New Orleans.

This game was extremely close, and the Hornets, who were at home, blossomed across the board. David West, who had performed poorly in the last two games, recovered in this game.

You can't limit an All-Star player forever. With more than 2 minutes left in the game, the two sides tied at 99 as West hit a strong shot under the basket.

Old Nelson called a timeout.

After arranging the tactics, Old Nelson encouraged:"The series is a round of war, and this game is the key battle of the series. This moment is the key moment to determine the outcome of this game.

Hold your breath, don't relax, and take them down. We will have a bright future ahead."

The Warriors players put their palms together, shouted loudly, and the starting five went on the court for the decisive battle.

The same was true for the Hornets. The young Queen Bee Paul encouraged his teammates, and the Hornets were full of fighting spirit. In the Warriors' offensive round, Kidd adjusted the offensive rhythm, and Yue Yi ran like a snake on the offensive end.

As the offensive threat became greater and greater, Yue Yi could no longer easily get an open opportunity by running like he did in his rookie period, and the defensive pressure he faced became greater and greater.

None of the players had a good chance to shoot, so Kidd handed the ball to Yue Yi.

There was no other reason, because Yue Yi was the core.

If they wanted to attack, Yue Yi would be the first choice.

Yue Yi faked a shot and broke through inside, and Paul double-teamed him.

The Hornets were very troubled by Yue Yi and could never solve it effectively.

If Chandler in the interior came to double-team, Yue Yi would pass the ball to Jordan under the basket, who would directly eat the cake under the basket.

The hit rate of eating cakes under the basket is very high, and the Hornets cannot let it go.

Let West double-team, and Wallace, who was facing the Warriors, had offensive ability inside and shooting ability outside, and his shooting distance could reach outside the three-point line. His offensive threat was greater than Jordan, and the Hornets could not let him go.

However, relying on single defense, the Hornets' bee guards took turns to play, but they could not limit Yue Yi.

In desperation, Paul was responsible for partial double-teaming. Paul's speed of making up for the defense is fast. Kidd's foot movement speed is not fast now. Kidd will not shoot easily by himself. He will pass the ball to his teammates.

At this time, Yue Yi's influence on the court is no longer a personal offensive firepower threat. He really exerts the restraining power of a superstar.

The ball was returned to Kidd in an open position. Kidd is not good at shooting, but he has the ability to shoot.

The Hornets players rushed over. Kidd had enough time and space to shoot this ball.

However, Kidd chose to pass the ball, and the ball went to Jackson outside the three-point line in the left corner.

Captain Jackson was a quasi-All-Star player in his peak period. He was good at shooting and there was no dead angle in the shooting area on the court.

The captain shot a three-pointer, and his hand fell and hit it steadily.

This is just a small scene. The captain is a person who has won the championship with the Spurs. He just shot a three-pointer with a good shooting space, and there is no big fluctuation in his heart.

However, this three-pointer has a great impact on both teams.

The Warriors regained a 3-point lead.

With less and less time, every point is more and more precious. The Hornets must score in this round, otherwise they will be very passive at the last moment.

Paul pushed forward and dribbled for a long time on the outside. He wanted to pass the ball to West.

West was the most confident person in the team's offense. Giving him the ball at a critical moment would give him a better chance.

Wallace went around the right free throw line to defend and interfered with West's receiving the ball.

Wallace was very good at positioning himself, and he had an advantage over West in height and wingspan. It was difficult for West to receive the ball in this round.

Although he is old, he can't jump high or run fast, but he has more experience.

You West is an All-Star this season, and who hasn't been one before?

It took more than ten seconds, and Paul couldn't pass the ball in smoothly, so he signaled Chandler to come out for a pick-and-roll.

After Chandler ran out for a pick-and-roll, he habitually went down.

Without shooting ability and ordinary support ability, he has no threat in the high position.

In the high position, his threat is not as good as that of Jordan who can shoot mid-range shots.

Jordan's mid-range shooting level is just like this, but if he is completely left alone, he can make one shot out of two on average.

It's worth it that Yue Yi has been training him in mid-range shooting this season.

Chandler went down, and Jordan also stood in the inside. The inside was very crowded, and Paul stopped and shot a jump shot.

Kidd was not thrown away, he jumped up to block the shot. Paul did not choose a difficult shot, and this ball would be blocked by Kidd.

The difference in size between the two is obvious. Paul is short, and Kidd is tall among point guards.

A difficult shot is destined to have a difficult hit rate. Paul did not score this ball, and the basketball bounced out of the basket. Kidd received the rebound. The

Hornets returned to defense in time. Kidd's rapid advancement did not get a good opportunity. There was not much time left, so he chose to stabilize and play position, and did not pass the ball rashly.

After his teammates were in position, Kidd broke through with a shake, pressed Paul forward, and passed the ball to Yue Yi who was running to meet him.

Kidd passed the ball quickly and secretly, which required tacit cooperation between the passer and the receiver.

Yue Yi did not make any extra movements after receiving the ball and turned around to jump shot.

The main point is the speed of the shot. If the defensive player does not predict it in advance and interfere with the shot in advance, the ball cannot be blocked.

Yue Yi has already thrown the ball, and the Hornets' defensive player has just jumped. It seems that he jumps very high and stretches his arms very well, but in fact, it is useless. Yue Yi's ball has already drawn an arc in the air and flies to the basket.

The ball fell into the basket and Yue Yi made a jump shot.

There was 1 minute and 21 seconds left, and the Hornets were 5 points behind.

In the transition offense, the Hornets made a few ineffective passes. Paul was anxious and forced a three-pointer himself, but the rebound was grabbed by Jordan.

Chandler came forward to force the ball, and Jordan held the basketball tightly. As a result, Chandler's action was a bit too big and he paid a foul.

Jordan went to the free throw line and made one of two free throws.

As long as he can make one free throw, it is considered qualified, and he will not be targeted and deliberately sent to the free throw line like in the future.

Yue Yi not only trained Jordan in mid-range shooting, but also made him practice free throws, in order to prevent the future Jordan-cutting tactics from being aborted.

The Hornets attacked again, but David West missed the mid-range shot. For three consecutive rounds, the Hornets failed to hit the ball.

The Warriors then made a long two-pointer with the help of Jordan's screen. At the critical moment, it became more and more difficult to break through to the basket, and mid-range shots could open up the situation.

The team's strong attack point can have a stable shot, which is very lethal.

The Warriors played an 8:0 wave in one minute, leading by 8 points with less than 1 minute left in the game.

The Hornets requested a timeout, but after the timeout, they were still powerless.

In the end, the game lasted for 46 minutes, and the Hornets were defeated by the Warriors' small climax in the last two minutes.

The game ended with a score of 111 to 103.

The Warriors won a victory at the Hornets' home court, and the series came to 2:1, regaining the home advantage.