knife point guard

Chapter 256 [Let’s take off, Jack]

Throughout the reverse prophecy world, Kenny Smith has been explosive.

He has become a famous beacon in predicting Su Xi.

Not only is Charles Barkley stable, but the Pacers fans in front of the TV are also relieved.

Spurs fans became anxious.

In the calculations of Spurs fans, if the Spurs win one of the two away games, their championship will be overwhelming.

Because, according to the current NBA Finals schedule, the home and away system is actually more helpful to teams with poor regular season records.

2-3-2 gives the trailing team three consecutive home games.

目前已经有很多人在反馈这个赛程制定并不科学，建议更改成2-2-1-1-1。

But at least this season, there is no possibility of changing it.

beep!

The whistle blew and the fourth quarter began.

As expected, both sides tacitly switched back to their attacking positions.

The offensive rhythm instantly changed from smooth and flowing to sluggish.

Both sides are good at sharpening the rhythm and handling confrontation.

The overall strength of the two teams is about the same.

The Pacers have always maintained the lead. The Spurs did not have the idea of ​​rushing for success at the beginning. They wanted to use their rich experience to wear down the Pacers.

But the Pacers' resilience is much stronger than they imagined.

With 1 minute left in the game, the Pacers still led by 4 points.

At this time, Ginobili made a three-pointer.

However, Su Xi flew directly from behind to block the shot. Su Xi took the ball and went straight to the frontcourt. It took 21 seconds to pass the ball to Reggie Miller.

Miller hit a 3-pointer from the corner.

This three-pointer killed the game.

The Spurs requested a timeout. After the timeout, they attacked, hit a goal, and then fouled Suhi.

Su Xi made two free throws.

The Spurs were on the verge of losing their last shot. Tony Parker passed the ball to Ginobili, and Ginobili missed the ball again.

When masters compete, victory or defeat can be determined in an instant.

If Ginobili had hit that 3-pointer, the outcome would have been completely different.

However, Su Xi completed the fatal block.

The Spurs swallowed the defeat with regret.

After the game, Su Xi, who scored 23 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks, talked about this block. He said neatly: "Ginobili couldn't jump at the last moment. It’s not difficult to cover him.”

Susi pointed out Ginobili's biggest problem: physical fitness.

Su Xi also had this problem before, but now it's not a big problem when he plays the whole game after halftime.

San Antonio didn't say much after the game, and they didn't summarize the game too much. Popovich only emphasized foul issues and offensive rebounds in the post-game press conference.

He believes the team should also be more motivated.

However, he has nothing more to express from a tactical or technical level.

Because both teams are clear-cut.

And there is not much difference in strength. The Spurs' overall defense is stronger, and the Pacers' individual defensive capabilities are stronger. The Spurs' internal and external integrated play has advantages, Su Xi's destructive power is greater, and his teammates' offensive system has also formed a healthy ecosystem.

Whichever team can win is possible.

On-the-spot reaction, whistle-blowing scale, players' touch status, willpower...these are more likely to affect the game.

If the Pacers' first victory was due to Su Xi's accurate judgment at critical moments.

Then the second game was won by the willpower of all the players.

In the last 2 minutes, the Spurs only scored 2 points.

The Pacers scored 5 points.

The two sides were purely defensive. Artest broke his front teeth, and Reggie Miller, who replaced him, was beaten to the point of collapse. When he came off the court, he was shaking all over and both legs were cramped.

Su Xi made a fatal block on Duncan at the critical moment. He jumped up on Duncan's head and pressed the basketball directly onto the backboard.

This block caused Su Xi to fall directly from the air to the ground.

Everyone watching TV thought that Su Xi might not be able to stand up, but all the TV viewers saw the sneer on his face when he got up again.

"Like a demon."

Kenny Smith comments on TV.

The Spurs lost to the Devils.

85: 88.

They lost by 2 points in the last 3 minutes.

"We're not going to lose this series."

Su Xi said loudly in front of the camera.

This sentence brought great encouragement to Indiana. Now they have a 2:0 advantage and are only two wins away from the second championship in team history. All commentators are saying that as long as the Pacers win one of their three road games in San Antonio, the championship trophy will remain in Indiana.

...

When the Pacers set off for San Antonio, the media suddenly exposed a piece of news.

"Sushi the Sheep Is Selling His Indiana Villa."

This news was originally just a gossip, but at this special juncture, it quickly aroused public opinion in the basketball circle.

Selling a house is easily associated with moving, and moving coincides with the expiration of Su Xi's current contract. Originally, the entire league was concerned about Su Xi's whereabouts. Now that rumors of selling the house have been exposed, then... Su Xi will really finish this year. Leaving Indiana after the Finals? Where will he go?

Why doesn't he stay in Indiana?

Doesn't he want to continue to dominate the league with the Pacers? His peak period is far from coming, and the Pacers' lineup is so strong that it can maintain its peak for at least three to five years.

The discussion about this matter exceeded the finals itself.

In the words of Charles Barkley: "The finals only determine this year's championship. If Su Xi really sells his house worth 150 million US dollars and leaves Indiana, the entire league will be affected."

"But in any case, the exposure of this news is a bad negative news for the Pacers who are playing in the Finals and holding home court advantage. Will the players continue to fight as before? Their captain seems to be jumping ship. ."

The Indiana media is vigorously denying this.

However, they did not talk about their contract extension with Su Xi.

They hope to downplay the impact of the incident.

However, the San Antonio media will not let this big news go.

They stationed themselves at the Pacers' hotel and asked the Pacers' players what they thought of Susie's sale of Indiana real estate. And news of a transfer this summer.

"Fuck you!"

Artest yelled at the reporter.

The other players didn't show off, they all responded with extreme bad breath.

Obviously, no one hopes that this news is true, and no one wants Su Xi to go to another team. They have already formed a whole, and everyone is used to Su Xi's position around them.

However, despite the raging public opinion outside, and reporters have already come over to ask the Pacers players. In the Pacers locker room, no one came to Su Xi to communicate about this matter.

Everyone is silent on this issue.

Su Xi did not find a suitable opportunity to talk to everyone about this matter, because he did entrust an agent to handle his house.

He has completely determined that he will not continue his career with the Pacers.

He has to create his own story.

Although with the Pacers, he can continue to improve his honors. However, he wants a more exciting career.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 eaten!

The whistle sounded.

This game held at the San Antonio Basketball Arena had an unusual atmosphere from the beginning.

The atmosphere was extremely chilling.

In the first round, the Pacers made a low-level mistake.

After Su Xi broke through to the basket and attracted a double attack, he passed the ball. When Artest received the ball, his hand slipped and the basketball flew out of bounds.

Artest quickly acknowledged the mistake and was distracted.

Su Xi did not criticize him, but just defended more actively on the defensive end.

He tightly wrapped around the French sports car, and Tony Parker was locked to the left side of the free throw line. He had to quickly release the ball. Ginobili got the basketball and feinted away Artest. When he went to the basket, Su Xifen rushed over to help with defense regardless of his own safety, and at the moment when Ginobili was about to collect the ball...he slapped the basketball...pop!

He shot down Ginobili.

For this he fell heavily to the ground.

The basketball was photographed in Stephen Jackson's hands.

Jackson grabbed the basketball and Su Xi stood up, as if nothing was wrong with him. After receiving the pass from Jackson, he moved forward steadily, as if nothing was wrong with him. He smiled and said to Artest: "It doesn't matter if you make a small mistake. Isn't this a steal?"

Artest was stunned, he was very moved.

But there was infinite sadness in my heart.

He thought that Su Xi might not be his teammate next season. Although when Su Xi first came, he was worried that Su Xi would steal his outside core, now he is the vice-captain of the die-hard Lamb Guards. The reason why he is not the captain is because he cannot defeat Hu Su Bao.

Su Xi and O'Neal played a pick-and-roll. He entered the basket, used his pace to connect with the shooting fake and deceived the defense, and passed the basketball to O'Neal who followed up, and O'Neal scored a layup.

The Pacers now have a slightly melancholy air about them.

After scoring, instead of celebrating, O'Neal pouted.

This atmosphere is very strange.

However, the game was very tense again.

Although the Spurs returned home and received some whistles for tilting, their outside touch was very average tonight, so they never widened the point difference.

And the pressure on the Pacers' side is completely low.

The atmosphere in the stadium was strange.

In the first two games, the Pacers were quite passionate. After scoring a goal, they would roar and beat their chests.

Now everyone scores a goal and their eyes look sad.

The Spurs were influenced by Duncan and originally didn't talk much on the court.

The walker suddenly stopped talking now.

Two teams of mutes are playing silent basketball.

After the first half, 42:45.

The Pacers, who are playing away games, are still 3 points ahead.

The Spurs coaching staff couldn't sit still, and they asked the Spurs to play more passionately.

Then, a conflict broke out at the beginning of the second half and almost started a fight.

Bruce Bowen against Stephen Jackson. I don't know what happened, but his brain suddenly twitched, and he said to Stephen Jackson: "Your little sheep Susie will soon abandon you. It's useless no matter how hard you fight..."

As soon as these words came out, Stephen Jackson pointed at the bridge of Bruce's nose with his finger: Shut up.

Seeing that the two people had a quarrel.

The Pacers' good old man Foster quickly came over to break up the fight. He persuaded Stephen Jackson to calm down.

"Calm down, Stephen."

"He said Jack was abandoning us..."

Before Stephen Jackson finished speaking, Foster pointed his finger at Bowen's nose: "Fuck you..."

All three received technical fouls.

After this incident, the Walkers' combat effectiveness increased visibly.

Everyone plays harder, not less.

This was beyond the expectations of the Spurs and all basketball commentators.

They originally thought that Su Xi's sale of the house would sink the morale of the Pacers.

Morale has indeed declined.

However, the combat effectiveness has improved.

Because no one wants to leave any regrets.

Starting from the third quarter, the Pacers played harder on both offense and defense, and the point difference also widened.

Although the Spurs gradually regained their form, even though the referee's penalty scale after entering the fourth quarter was completely tilted towards the Spurs.

Although the Spurs still led by 35 points in the last 3 seconds and still had the ball.

However, the bully O'Neal stole Tim Duncan.

When Duncan turned around, he jumped over like a mouse digging a hole, took the basketball out from under Duncan's elbow, and passed it to Su Xi. "Go take off, Jack!"

He looked at the back of Su Xi charging forward with the ball, and he shouted the only cry of the game.

Su Xi ran forward with the basketball. He avoided Ginobili's steal at the free throw line and went to the basket to complete the dunk.

There are 31 seconds left in the game.

The Spurs chose to play slowly and steadily, and they consumed 23 seconds. But after Ginobili reached the free throw line, he was attacked by Stephen Jackson. Ginobili tried his best to pass the basketball to Robert Horry on one side. As soon as Horry received the basketball, he was guarded by Alejandro Horry. Test steals directly.

Artest hugged the basketball and asked for a timeout.

Carlisle laid out tactics.

beep!

Su Xi got the basketball under the cover of Tony Barty. Bowen defended it tightly. He refused to give up an inch. Su Xi went forward bravely. He went directly to the basket, took off and collided with Bowen in the air, throwing the basketball out, with Duncan behind him. Chasing the shot, but just missed... the light behind the backboard turned red and the basketball fell into the basket.

93: 92!

Pacers kill!

3: 0.

Get match point.

The Pacers are only one step away from the championship.

After hitting the buzzer-beater, Su Xi did not celebrate. He opened his arms and hugged every teammate, hugging all his teammates tightly.

They didn't say any bold words or shout, they just hugged each other.

Every Pacers player unconditionally trusts Su Xi, just like Su Xi unconditionally trusts every teammate.

They won victory after victory, and they formed friendships that went beyond just being colleagues.

All the bits and pieces of the past two seasons are transitioning like a slideshow in Su Xi's mind.

There is one last game.

"1, 2, 3!"

"Come on, Walker!"

Su Xi led everyone to finish shouting slogans, and then walked to the locker room together.

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[This season will end soon. Then... a new plot begins. Because the protagonist really has no room for improvement in the Pacers, although he still has a lot of room for personal improvement. But the Pacers team as a whole is very strong. Even without Su Xi, it still has the strength to compete for the championship. Therefore, I won’t deliberately write a tiebreaker for the sake of plot. Strictly speaking, this season is a transition, and then please welcome the legendary story to slowly unfold. Updates will also be added. 】

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