One Guard
Chapter 876: Redefining the King of the End
Yiyang knocked down Curry and successfully scored a key goal. After scoring, his relaxed smile gave Mike Breen goosebumps all over his body.
People are used to seeing passionate people after defeating their opponents, but when Curry was knocked out and the key ball was made, and the fans in Dallas were excited, Yiyang remained calm and composed, which made people feel very scary.
Have you ever seen a professional killer feel pain after killing someone? Similarly, Yiyang will not be excited because he defeated his opponent on the basketball court. Because defeating his opponents is something he experiences every day and every game!
At this time, the camera showed Curry who was listening to the tactics on the bench. The guy's face was expressionless, and he wasn't chewing on his braces. An expressionless face is normal on Yiyang's face, but not normal on Curry's face. Because usually at critical moments of the game, Curry always looks confident and even smiles a little.
But today, Curry looks very dignified!
"Hit three-pointers! We need to quickly hit shots from outside the three-point line! Stephen, Klay, you run in and out to help Kevin open up space. Kevin, you come to end the game! If there is no chance when running without the ball, Then continue with the pick-and-roll!" Cole was also aware of the Warriors' messy offense at the last moment, so now he is clearly focusing on Durant. The offensive pressure on Curry and Thompson was too great. Mitchell and Yiyang were simply two mad dogs, biting people and refusing to let go. Therefore, letting Durant end the game is the best choice.
It was the last minute and a half, and with a 9-point deficit, a three-pointer was the Warriors' only option. Cole must use the most reliable person to shoot, and everyone must create space for that person.
During the timeout, the atmosphere inside Oracle Arena was not very good. Many Warriors fans covered their heads with their hands and watched the score on the big screen in disbelief. Some fans stared at the stadium nervously, hoping that the players could still create miracles.
In the last minute and a half, if the Warriors can't get back those 9 points... they will say goodbye to this season!
"Yi's goal just now was simply a performance, but the Warriors players must adjust their mentality now. If they show weakness mentally first, this game will be unplayable."
"This guy is really murderous and heart-wrenching!"
Amid the trembling voices of Mike Breen and Kevin Harlan, Curry held the ball through halftime. At the same time, Durant, who was originally in a position inside, suddenly pushed Kuzma away and ran to the outside.
Although Kuzma tried his best to catch up, he was still blocked by Green's tacit screen. Curry immediately distributed the ball, and Durant shot a three-pointer, with his hand rising and falling! Oracle Arena was revitalized, and Durant's key hit brought the Warriors back from the brink!
"KD! Another big-hearted goal. This game is so exciting. Every goal from both sides is extremely deadly! Now, the Warriors must defend well. Defense is their top priority!"
So far, the Warriors' defense has not been very good, but the Mavericks' defense has been very good. Curry and Klay's misfire in the fourth quarter is inseparable from the Mavericks' tight defense. And Durant's key three-pointer just now impressed people. Before the fourth quarter, Durant's offense was as uncomfortable as constipation. If not, how could the Mavericks score 7 points in one game?
But that's the case for players like Durant. No matter whether his previous performance is good or bad, he can gain the trust of his coach at critical moments. And Durant also used practical actions to repay Cole's trust. At the last moment, Cole chose Durant instead of Curry and Clay. He put all his treasure on the super scorer.
At 1 minute and 08 seconds, the Warriors trailed by 6 points and the Mavericks had the ball. If the Warriors defend well this time, they will still have a chance in the game.
Iguodala personally defended Yiyang. It was hard for Yiyang to imagine that this time last year, he was still fighting side by side with Iguodala. And at this moment,
Iguodala has become the Warriors' last line of defense to contain him.
But Yiyang obviously whetted the appetite of Iguodala, an old friend. When Iguodala gritted his teeth and opened his arms, Yiyang made a secret pass and handed the ball to Mitchell.
Iguodala was naturally not distracted. He knew that Yiyang would not just throw away his responsibility. Having worked with Yiyang for so many years, he knows this guy very well!
As expected, Yiyang has been running since he released the ball. There is no difference in Yiyang's eyes between having the ball and not having the ball. When he wants to, he can put the ball in the basket whether he has the ball or not.
What Iguodala has to do is to reduce the possibility of Yiyang scoring as much as possible.
I have to say that Iguodala really knows Yiyang very well. After two consecutive reverse runs, Yiyang failed to shake off his three consecutive championship partners.
Yiyang winked at Gobert, and the Frenchman immediately moved over. But Iguodala doesn't take this trick and is ready to go around the screen. You know, the one who screened and rolled Yiyang on this route back then was himself!
Yiyang pushed Iguodala as he walked around Gobert, forcing Iguodala and Gobert to get entangled. Yiyang only needs a slight push to let Gobert delay Iguodala for a short time, which is enough to get out of the space.
However, Iguodala also fought desperately against Yiyang. He knocked away from Gobert roughly and rushed towards Yiyang. This is what Iguodala learned in Yiyang. Sometimes simple and crude methods can make it extremely easy to get around the pick-and-roll, and may even cause the opponent to foul the screen.
In the end, Yiyang reached outside the three-point line on the right wing to catch the ball and shoot! And Iguodala arrived just in time. In order not to be fouled by Yiyang, Iguodala immediately braked, raised his arms high, and stood straight in front of Yiyang!
So, people saw Yiyang forcing a shot against Iguodala's raised hands! This is not a question of whether there is a lot of space, but a complete lack of space! When Yiyang shot, he and Iguodala were already close together. But Iguodala didn't make any moves, so it didn't count as an infringement.
"Iguodala's defense is so good. This is definitely his most dazzling round this season! Even if the Warriors only use him for this round in a season, they will definitely get their money back!"
The local commentator in Oakland has begun to "blow" Iguodala, and Durant is always ready to fight back! But the basketball with an abnormally high curvature rolled up the net as it spun. Yiyang's three-pointer, which was severely interfered with, still hit!
"Hat!?" Mike Breen stood up with wide eyes. He can guarantee that Iguodala's defense just now was absolutely perfect! It's impossible for Yiyang not to be disturbed. Maybe Yiyang can't even see the basket at the moment of shooting!
Durant's heart sank suddenly, and he seemed to feel that everything was over. Iguodala did his part in defense, but Yiyang was still able to score!
"You can get in!?" The Warriors fans in the stands also exclaimed, holding back the cheers that reached their throats.
On the other side, everyone on the Mavericks bench could not contain their inner excitement and celebrated crazily.
Durant's three-pointer pulled the Warriors back from the edge of the cliff, but before they could stand firm when they climbed back, Yiyang kicked them down again.
"Coach Cole used the last timeout in his hand. God, that goal just hit was so demoralizing! Allowing the opponent to score when the defense is already flawless is the most demoralizing thing. And now, what the Warriors need is morale!" Mike Breen was already worried about the Warriors, and the word "King of the End" suddenly popped into his mind. This title has been used on many players, including former Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, who has faded out of people's sight.
But it wasn't until today that Mike Breen truly realized the definition of the King of Ends. Before Yiyang retired, perhaps no one in the entire league was worthy of such a title!
After returning from the timeout, the Mavericks' defense was very tight, and Durant could no longer easily run away from the open space. The Mavericks' defense in the fourth quarter was already very good, but Carlisle truly demonstrated what it means to be both defensive and offensive.
Under Hayward's frantic pursuit and Kuzma's assistance, Durant failed to hit his second key three-pointer! Therefore, not everyone is worthy of the title of King of the End!
The moment the basketball shot was missed, the game was over with only 30 seconds left. The Mavericks players had begun to raise their arms in celebration, and the Warriors did not go up to grab the ball. Chasing 9 points in 30 seconds. If we could catch up, we would not be in this situation long ago...
They lost, lost to a killer who struggled in the first three quarters but was ruthless in the final critical moment. When the team needed to score the most, Yiyang stepped forward again. As for the three scorers of the Warriors, they all have their hands on their hips and their heads buried. God knows what they are feeling right now...
Durant reluctantly watched the time passing by. Unexpectedly, after experiencing the team-up, he still lost to Yiyang!
"Let us congratulate the Dallas Mavericks and congratulate Yiyang! After a year, the Mavericks won again... and entered the NBA Finals again!"
Mike Breen was so excited that he was tongue-tied and almost said that the Mavericks won the NBA championship.
But if you think about it carefully, there seems to be no difference between these two sentences.
The Warriors' dynasty was destroyed before it was even founded. Now, Yiyang is about to start establishing a new order in the league. (https:)
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