The Spurs' locker room.

The atmosphere was a bit沉闷.

The Spurs had a good team atmosphere, but at times like this, no one was in a good mood.

They had worked hard all season only to lose right before the finish line, and after giving it their all. It would be a lie to say there were no regrets.

"Cough, cough."

Ginobili coughed twice, a sign of exhaustion.

Parker was tying his shoelaces, but it seemed like he could never get them right.

Duncan sat there blankly, no one knew what he was thinking.

Diaw and Green exchanged a few words, but because the atmosphere was too somber, they didn't continue.

Popovich pushed open the door and, seeing the heavy atmosphere, said with a smile, "What, are you all already thinking about the offseason?"

His jibe made the players laugh, and the atmosphere eased up a bit.

Popovich pulled out the tactics board and analyzed some details from the first half.

"Give it another push, kids. The game isn't over yet."

After talking about tactics, Popovich spoke in a kind tone that he had never used before.

He knew that everyone had already given it their all.

After he finished, he went back to the coaches' office with Budenholzer.

Once Popovich left, the locker room returned to its previous沉闷.

"We shouldn't stop here."

Tang Tian said at this moment.

"I know everyone is tired, I know we already won a championship last year, I know we can rest well in the offseason, but we can't stop here."

The Spurs players all looked at him, but the expressions in their eyes didn't change much.

They weren't a young team; they couldn't have their emotions stirred up with just a few words when they were tired.

"We have a reason why we have to win. This is our closest, or only, chance to achieve a repeat championship, isn't it?"

However, when Tang Tian said the next sentence, there was a hint of change in the eyes of Ginobili and Duncan.

Fifteen years and five championships, but never a repeat. For them, nearing the end of their careers, Tang Tian was right.

"We're only down by 15 points, right? Although the coach doesn't like three-pointers, that's only the difference of five three-pointers, right?"

After Tang Tian said this, Leonard and Green nodded along. 15 points wasn't an insurmountable deficit.

But just like Tang Tian said at the beginning, they couldn't let their spirit flag.

"We're tired, we're exhausted, but we can still persevere, because there's no such thing as a limit in this world. Like water in a sponge, it will never be completely wrung out!"

Tang Tian stood up as he said this.

"We are the defending champions, we have our characteristics, we are tenacious! Tough!! Proud!!! Guys, we are the defending champions!!!"

"Guys, focus on every defensive possession, we still have a chance, we can't stop here!"

As Tang Tian's volume continued to rise, the players stood up one after another.

"Defending champions."

Tang Tian held out his hand, and the players put their hands on top of it.

Tang Tian didn't say much, but he was right.

They were the defending champions, this was their only chance to repeat, even if they were tired, they could still fight!

"Go. Spurs. Go."

"Go. Spurs. Go!"

Along with the Spurs' slogan, you could feel the team's morale rekindling.

The second half was about to begin, and the players left the locker room one after another.

Tang Tian then pulled Leonard aside.

"Kawhi, we are young players, we have to show some attitude."

Leonard nodded, he understood what Tang Tian meant.

Almost all the comeback dramas in NBA history were driven by a wave of defense.

If they wanted to come back, the only way was to play good defense.

Duncan's age was a factor, and Parker and Splitter weren't known for their defense. The key was on the two of them.

"The Spurs players look to be in good shape. Popovich must have given a great speech in the locker room."

Kenny Smith said directly as he saw the Spurs coming out of the players' tunnel from the commentary booth.

"Charles, they still have a chance, right?"

Smith looked at Barkley as he spoke.

"Yes, they do."

Barkley smacked his lips, but his expression was a little萎.

He said they did, but he also knew that the Heat were basically going to win the championship.

Since the start of the Finals, there hadn't been a single comeback game. Whichever team established a lead was able to maintain it until the end.

Because they were too familiar with each other.

O'Neal was whistling happily on the sidelines, he was already waiting to get the first win of his commentary career and watch Barkley's performance.

Fans online also started to stir up the rhythm, just waiting for the Heat's championship award ceremony.

The Heat attacked first in the second half.

After spreading the court, James drove to the basket from the top of the key.

Leonard was already giving it his all, but it was still difficult to defend against James.

James broke through to the paint and, seeing that the Spurs' interior defense wasn't helping, chose to go up strong after the contact.

"Bang!"

Leonard contested the shot, and James' attempt missed.

But James reacted quickly, grabbing the offensive rebound and putting the ball back in from close range.

But just then, a sudden roar erupted in the arena.

Tang Tian chased after James' shot from the free-throw line, timing his jump perfectly.

No Fly Zone!

"Bang!"

Tang Tian slapped the ball, directly swatting James' shot out of bounds!

"Woah! Woah!"

Barkley's expression immediately recovered after seeing the block, and he shouted out loud.

Tang Tian blocked James!

James got blocked!

This was the first time since the Finals!

Tang Tian didn't wag his finger after the block, but roared at his teammates.

"Let's get started!"

This roar was quite uplifting, especially considering he had just blocked James!

"Defense! Defense!"

By the time the Heat inbounded the ball, the arena was filled with cheers.

Wade crossed over Leonard after receiving the ball and drove to the basket, attempting a shot in the air after contact with Splitter in the paint.

"Pa!"

But just as he was about to bring the ball up, Leonard chased back and directly stole the ball with a death wrap!

Tang Tian and Leonard, the Spurs' two young players, were the first to launch a counterattack!

"Kenny, you were right, they still have a chance!"

Barkley said, the same words, but his tone was obviously different from before.

Leonard turned and passed the ball to Tang Tian after the steal, and Tang Tian took one dribble and launched a long pass to Parker.

Parker went coast to coast and scored a layup.

The Spurs scored first in the second half!

A burst of cheers erupted in the arena.

Not just because of the two points, but because the Spurs' entire demeanor in the second half was clearly different from the end of the first half!

The Spurs haven't given up yet!