Because no news leaked out, the outside world didn't know the specific reasons for the Thunder's internal conflicts.

But seeing the three young masters coming out arm in arm at this time, it shows that the internal contradictions have been resolved!

When Popovich saw this, although there was no change in his expression, he knew that this game would not be as easy as the previous two.

The opening ceremony at the scene was overwhelming. When the Thunder's starting lineup appeared, it felt like the roof of the Chesapeake Energy Arena was about to be lifted.

This really gave people the feeling of returning to the NCAA.

Brooks did not make any adjustments to the starting lineup, and the Thunder still had their regular lineup.

The game started quickly, and Durant made a no-ball shot at the start.

His performance was completely different from the last game, it seems that his mentality has been adjusted.

"This is Kevin Durant!"

A fan shouted from the sidelines.

The Spurs attacked the frontcourt, and the person defending Tang Tian was not Durant, but Sefolosha.

After 0 to 2, the Thunder finally got the hang of it.

Green ran off the ball, but the effect was not as good as Tang Tian, and he didn't have Tang Tian's stamina bar, so he didn't dare to keep running.

Seeing that the Spurs' offense was about to return without success, Parker broke through to the basket and scored 2 points at the buzzer.

Tang Tian running Durant ragged became the focus of everyone's attention, but the Spurs' most stable players were still the "GDP".

The Thunder changed, but they could cope even if they didn't change.

Westbrook organized in the frontcourt. Durant was guarded by Tang Tian and had no chance. He didn't force it, but instead fell into position to create space.

Westbrook forced a breakthrough to the basket and drew a foul on Diaw.

With two offensive possessions, Durant was really back, and because he didn't have to defend Tang Tian, he was once again that comfortable superstar.

With more than 9 minutes left in the first quarter, the score on the field was tied at 21.

The two sides were evenly matched.

Both teams began to substitute players one after another.

On the Thunder's side, it was Harden leading the team, plus Fisher, Daequan Cook, Collison, and Ibaka.

On the Spurs' side, it was Ginobili leading the team, Mills, Leonard, Diaw, and Splitter.

Ginobili's layup was directly blocked by Ibaka, and the ball went to Harden.

Harden directly accelerated to launch a fast break.

He hadn't gained weight at this time, and his speed was really a bit fast. He sprinted all the way to the frontcourt and directly leaned against Mills to score the ball.

There was a burst of cheers from the audience.

Harden's performance in the first two games was average. Brooks not only didn't compress his playing time, but instead let him lead the team alone during the transition period.

He really meant a bit of exceeding expectations in this game.

Ginobili responded with a snaking breakthrough in the frontcourt.

Turning around, Harden broke through and attracted a double-team, then passed the ball to Fisher on the outside.

Fisher's open three-pointer also went in.

When the main lineups of both sides were fighting inextricably, Harden appeared as an x-factor.

Both teams had consecutive unsuccessful attacks, and Ginobili's step-back three-pointer in the frontcourt also missed.

The Thunder's last offensive possession of the quarter, Harden singled out Ginobili, a dry pull-up three-pointer after consecutive crossovers.

Ginobili lunged forward to provide enough interference.

Harden's shot was obviously disturbed, and he was forced to increase the extent of his lean back.

An almost buzzer-beating shot.

"Bang!"

The ball hit the backboard, but it bounced and still went into the net!

29 to 23!

Harden contributed 6 points and 1 assist in 2 minutes, leading the team to widen the point difference to 6 points!

Returning in the second quarter, Popovich replaced Tang Tian early, which was obviously aimed at Harden.

But Brooks continued to perform beyond expectations, and also put Durant on the court.

The Spurs attacked first, Diaw and Tang Tian connected, and Tang Tian made a catch-and-shoot three-pointer after a screen.

Turning around, Harden was guarded closely by Tang Tian, he directly organized the offense and passed the ball to Durant who returned the favor with a three-pointer.

Harden's performance was really good tonight, he took care of both offense and organization!

Popovich hurriedly replaced Green as well.

Diaw passed the ball high to Splitter under the basket, and Splitter's shot was disturbed by Ibaka and missed.

Harden got the ball and launched another fast break, forcing a tough shot against Green's defense, causing the latter to foul.

Popovich was stunned on the sidelines for a while.

The Spurs were really in trouble now.

Durant and Harden were both in good form, so good that no one except Tang Tian could play a limiting role.

Green couldn't do it, and neither could Leonard.

There was only one usable wing player, but the opponent had two.

Moreover, just when Popovich tried to have Tang Tian defend Harden and double-team Durant, Brooks continued to perform like a god and substituted Westbrook as well.

"You are the best coach, Brooks!"

A fan shouted from the sidelines, and some die-hard fans even burst into tears with excitement.

The Four Young Masters, finally showing the performance they wanted to see!

After three quarters, the score on the field was 90 to 81.

Although the Four Young Masters performed very well, the Spurs didn't play badly either.

In the fierce battle of the last quarter, except for Duncan resting, Popovich put all the other four main players on the court.

This was obviously meant to be an early decisive battle.

Brooks was also straightforward and put all Four Young Masters into action.

One thing that had to be admitted was that Duncan and Ginobili of the Spurs were both older, and their physical strength was definitely not comparable to that of the Four Young Masters.

For the Four Young Masters, playing a full quarter was not a problem at all.

Westbrook organized, and Harden came around to catch the ball and made a difficult three-pointer.

Some fans at the scene had already raised their hands to make the gesture of God's hand.

This was Harden's 23rd point in this game.

93 to 81, the Thunder widened the point difference to double digits again.

"Defense! Defense!"

The Chesapeake Energy Arena was filled with thunderous cheers.

The Thunder were young as a whole, and their defensive intensity soared in the cheers. The Spurs were about to be defended for 24 seconds.

At this time, Tang Tian showed a big heart, catching the ball and making a buzzer-beating three-pointer.

"Swish!"

Like a basin of cold water poured on the fiery arena, the overwhelming atmosphere at the scene was obviously suppressed.

Popovich was clapping on the sidelines at this time.

This three-pointer was extremely crucial for the Spurs.

In the Thunder's offense, Westbrook continued to organize, and Harden cut in from the left side and out from the right side, around Ibaka's screen, and took another three-pointer from the outside against Diaw's help defense.

"Swish!"

He made the shot and it went in!

"James~~Harden!!"

Accompanied by the host's drawn-out shout, the scene boiled again.

Harden's 26th point!

He had become the absolute x-factor tonight!

Tang Tian was guarded by Harden in the frontcourt, and Diaw received Parker's pass and made an empty cut layup under the basket.

"Bang!"

Ibaka chased from behind and directly made a nail-board block.

After Ibaka grabbed the defensive rebound, the Thunder launched another fast break.

Harden and Durant also followed down, a three-line fast break.

Westbrook passed the ball to Harden again, and Harden took another shot.

Ginobili chased and blocked the shot, directly hitting Harden's hand.

Harden lost his balance after being disturbed, but after the ball was released, it still went in!

3+1!

Harden had gone crazy!