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Chapter 273 Quick-Acting Heart-Relief Pill (3/5)
Before the referee blew the whistle, Bosh jumped the line and was called for a violation.
A simple action that showed the tension among the players on the court.
According to the rules, when a jump ball violation occurs in the center circle, the other team automatically gets possession.
The Spurs got the first offensive opportunity.
Duncan called for the ball at the high post.
Bosh played semi-front defense.
Duncan turned directly towards the basket.
Parker flicked a bounce pass.
With their tacit understanding, Duncan had an opportunity to catch the ball.
However, the Heat's help defense rotation was quick, and James was already on Duncan.
At that moment, Duncan made a small-range bounce pass after getting close.
Leonard received the ball, and before James could turn around, he jumped up and slammed a two-handed dunk to score!
The Spurs struck first!
The Heat played great defense, but the Spurs' offense was even better!
Both sides showed absolute NBA Finals level from the start.
James held the ball in the frontcourt, Wade's cut drew the defense, and Bosh set a pick at the free throw line.
James passed the ball back to Bosh after breaking through, and Bosh took a mid-range jump shot.
"Swish!"
The ball went in!
2-2!
The Heat immediately responded!
Just as Popovich thought, when both sides are at their peak physical condition and form, the two teams have a 50-50 chance of winning.
The Spurs had a wonderful offensive play in the frontcourt. Tang Tian's off-ball movement in the frontcourt attracted the Heat's defense, and Parker directly bounce passed the ball to Duncan under the basket.
Duncan turned and squeezed past Bosh to score off the backboard.
4-2!
The Heat's offense, James broke through again, and Leonard put pressure on him.
And unlike the previous two games, the other players didn't double-team.
Popovich would rather let James score than give the Heat's role players a chance!
James bumped into Leonard and rushed to the inside for a layup.
"Pa!"
However, Leonard judged accurately and directly stripped the ball from James's hand.
Leonard directly launched a fast break after stealing the ball.
James chased after him from behind.
Leonard went for a layup in the frontcourt.
"Bang!"
James leaped three meters in one step and directly delivered a chase-down block!
After the block, James grabbed the defensive rebound and turned to launch a fast break, dunking the ball directly into the basket over Green's help defense.
4-4!
From steal, to chase-down block, to dunk over someone.
The game played by both sides was definitely the best in the league.
"So exciting!"
Barkley rarely said seriously at this time.
The Spurs and Heat had maximized both offense and defense. The rest was their individual performances.
Parker's layup was interfered with by Bosh, but Duncan grabbed the offensive rebound and directly slammed a one-handed dunk to score!
He had fully recovered his stamina after these few days of rest.
Wade made a pass to the corner, and Battier took a shot over Tang Tian's defense.
"Swish!"
A difficult three-pointer went in!
7-6!
"Wow, the tickets tonight are definitely worth double!" Barkley was already losing control in the commentary booth.
Both teams scored on every possession after the start, and each round was absolutely stunning.
It had been a long time since there had been such a high-level game.
Before Barkley finished speaking, the Spurs once again played a wonderful offensive play in the frontcourt.
The five players on the Spurs' court were all moving the ball, with the ball dancing on their fingertips, and finally it was passed to Tang Tian's hands.
Tang Tian took a three-point shot after receiving the ball.
"Swish!"
The ball drew a perfect high parabola and fell straight into the net!
7-9!
You score 2 points, and I immediately return 2 points.
You make a 3-pointer, and I immediately return an answer ball!
The scores of the two teams had been alternating and rising.
Moreover, everyone, including the audience, could feel that this wasn't just for a period of time, but that both teams were playing at this level.
Just as Barkley said, the fans who came to the arena to watch the game tonight really earned double the money!
At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 28.
At halftime, it was tied at 55.
At the end of the third quarter, it was tied at 85!
Tie, tie, just a tie.
Tie, tie, still a tie.
From the start of the game, the score had never been pulled apart.
The biggest point difference between the two sides was only 3 points!
This was truly an unprecedented game.
When the game reached the final minute, the score was tied at 103!
The two teams had played 6 games, and this was the 4th time such a crucial moment had occurred!
All the home fans had stood up.
A minute of life or death.
If the Heat win, the game will enter Game 7 as they wished.
Otherwise, the Spurs would lift this year's championship trophy at their home stadium.
The Spurs had possession!
Parker organized in the frontcourt.
Ginobili and Tang Tian had a small cooperation, and Ginobili had a chance to break free.
Duncan passed the ball.
Ginobili shook off Wade and took a three-point shot.
The hearts of the fans were in their throats.
"Bang!"
Ginobili's crucial three-pointer failed to go in!
Under the basket, Bosh used his arm span to secure the key defensive rebound.
45 seconds!
The Heat had possession!
Some fans were breathing heavily. At this time, the sidelines desperately needed quick-acting heart pills.
James broke through in the frontcourt.
Leonard couldn't hold on, and James was about to make a violent dunk.
Tang Tian quickly helped defend at this time and directly hugged him down!
The referee blew the whistle.
Tang Tian committed a foul!
30 seconds.
James had two free throw opportunities!
Popovich nodded on the sidelines at this time.
Tang Tian's choice was not a problem.
Moreover, in the past few games, James's free throws at crucial moments had not been reliable, so this foul was worth it.
The sidelines quickly quieted down.
They were afraid of affecting James's free throws.
James took a few deep breaths to relax his muscles.
The referee signaled to bounce the ball to him after 2 free throws.
James aimed and then shot.
"Bang!"
The first free throw was still too strong!
It bounced out of the basket.
There was a commotion on the sidelines, and Barkley couldn't help but cover his face.
James's free throws at crucial moments this year were really letting him down.
The opportunity for the second free throw.
If this doesn't go in, then the Spurs would be given a possession for nothing, which is equivalent to a turnover.
Spoelstra also stood up at this time.
"Bang!"
This ball still hit the back rim.
James had been constantly gaining weight on the Heat, which greatly affected his free throw feel.
But fortunately, the ball was lucky, and after bouncing twice, it still fell into the basket!
One of two free throws!
Barely acceptable.
Popovich called a timeout.
In the last 30 seconds, theoretically, both the Spurs and the Heat still have a chance for a final attack.
"Manu, you come to screen."
Popovich was quickly arranging the play with a tactical board.
"Be sure to pay attention to Tang."
Spoelstra also said quickly with a tactical board.
At this point in the game, it depends on which player has a bigger heart, and also on the individual abilities of the two head coaches.