The Basketball Court Swordsman

Steve Kerr always thought the Warriors were stable in this game, after all, the performance of the team's five superstars was as good as the previous one.

He fantasized about leading the team to a counterattack to win the championship with a 0-2 lag, giving Henson a big gift for the final season.

But with a 12-point advantage into the fourth quarter, Steve Kerr was nervous. Because of the lineup that worries him day and night, Henson Joe finally got on the court.

"Ultimate lineup! In the fourth game of the series, Coach Henson is finally willing to take out his killer!"

The same worry as Cole is Kevin Harlan. When Henson sent his strongest lineup, it might not be difficult to chase 12 points in a single quarter.

"After the Warriors have started their efforts, Henson also intends to formally use them. He doesn't want to lose the game unclearly. He is determined to win the fourth game!"

Mike Brin smiled, the next section of the game will definitely be very exciting. Because if Henson gave up resistance, he wouldn't even take out the ultimate lineup at this time.

There is only one reason for Henson to do this-he wants to do his best to fight the fourth game, and then win the cup at home!

Henson did say that wanting to sweep the Warriors 4-0 is almost a fantasy. But he also said that defeating the Warriors 4-1 is not impossible!

"Don't be nervous, they haven't played together in this lineup for a long time. Be patient and seize the opportunity of the opponent to make a mistake to fight back! We have a 12-point advantage and we can keep to the end!"

Before the game started, Cole raised his arm from the sidelines and shouted. He told the players not to be nervous, but he was actually reminding himself not to be nervous.

However, the first offense after the start of the fourth quarter, Henson's ultimate lineup played a tacit cooperation.

Antetokounmpo controls the ball and the other four forwards actively move without the ball. The Greek who stood outside the three-point line tried to pass the ball to George, but turned his wrist at the last minute to send the basketball inside.

In the paint zone, Kyle Kuzma has quietly cut in. Antetokounmpo's ball is hanging just right, Kuzma can hit the frame directly after receiving it!

In this way, Kuzma easily got rid of Iguodala and scored a layup.

"A beautiful cut, there is no doubt that Antetokounmpo's coping ability in the high post is unquestionable. He gave Kuzma an easy chance to score a goal, and the timing of the start and the passing timing of the two were not bad! "

Cole thought that the ultimate lineup lacked tacit understanding, but in fact Henson spent the entire season honing this lineup on the training ground. When they play, they must be prepared.

Kerr looked up at the big screen at the scene, 10 points, the gap between him and the Pacers was only 10 points. At this point, his team must stabilize the attack.

"Strike the inside, attack the inside!" Kerr shouted. He didn't dare to let the team take risks outside the three-point line. He needed to score efficiently and he needed to create kills. As long as he can stabilize the point difference, he doesn't care where the players score.

Therefore, Curry passed halftime to Cousins, who was outside the three-point line.

Cousins’ task this time is not a screen. After the three-point line is connected to the basketball, he directly initiates a breakthrough!

In the last game and the first three quarters of this game, Cousins ​​used this trick to break through. Brook Lopez's ability to move, even in front of the injured Cousins, is still too slow.

But this time, it was Antetokounmpo who defended Cousins! In terms of speed and confrontation, Antetokounmpo is not afraid of Cousins!

"Cousins ​​beats Antetokounmpo, what will the outcome be!?"

The ending was not great, because Antetokounmpo finally ended the Warriors' offense with a block.

After Cousins ​​forced his way to the basket, Antetokounmpo bravely leaped up, his long arm slapped the basketball shot by Cousins.

The impact of DeMarcus Cousins ​​was nullified by Antetokounmpo!

"The defensive ability of the ultimate lineup is terrible! No matter which point, the Warriors can't find much advantage. It counterattacks, the Pacers counterattack quickly. Fortunately, the Warriors also retreated enough positively, otherwise the Pacers would Going to despise the score."

The fourth quarter has just played two rounds, and the excitement of the game has been very different from before.

After falling into the position, Siakam, who was quick to push the ball, handed the ball back to Antetokounmpo, and the Greeks continued to organize the attack.

As soon as Henson made a gesture, George, who was guarded by Curry, quickly ran back and cut to the basket again.

Antetokounmpo didn't even get the ball and threw the basketball lightly inside. Near the basket, George had a good time to jump high, received the basketball in the air, and smashed the ball directly into the basket without waiting for it to land!

Aerial relay, from the connection between Antetokounmpo and Paul George. And Stephen Curry has nothing to do with this kind of ball.

"With 8 points, the Pacers narrowed the point difference to double digits! Curry is powerless to this kind of high-altitude ball. The Warriors defense always lose sight of the other in front of the ultimate lineup."

The point difference turned into single digits and Cole panicked even more. He knows very well that Curry is not to blame for the goal just now. Because that kind of ball defense is beyond Curry's ability.

But what is even more frightening is that this kind of offense that exceeds the Warriors' defensive capabilities requires the Pacers to play many times!

"Three-pointers, three-pointers, take a three-pointer!" Curry raised his hand to command while holding the ball. Now a three-pointer must be used to stabilize the situation.

But the infinite defense of the ultimate lineup can be easily cracked by the Warriors.

Thompson and Cousins ​​made a double screen for Curry, two consecutive layers of screens, enough to make even the best defensive players difficult to move.

This is a tactic used by the Warriors. In order to create opportunities for Curry, double screens are nothing at all.

Henson knows very well that in the face of this kind of pick-and-roll, it is almost impossible to complete a 1-on-1 defense on the defensive end.

But he is not worried, the ability of this lineup to change defenses is extremely powerful!

Seeing the double screen in place, Antetokounmpo rushed directly to Curry. The key to changing defense is decisiveness. If the defense is not decisive enough, the opponent will seize the opportunity to punish the defense.

So when Curry caught the ball and prepared to shoot, a dark "tower" suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Yunis Antetokounmpo, his defense is in place. Curry hesitated. Instead of taking a shot, he passed the ball to Cousins, who was in the penalty area. Now George is defending Cousins, this Dislocation is not easy to fight!"

Yes, this dislocation is not easy to fight. Cousins, who had just returned from injury, could not defeat George with brute force. He just wanted to turn his back, but George cut the basketball away first.

Don't forget, Cousins ​​is facing a forward who was selected for the best defensive team.

First seal Curry, then cut Cousins. The Warriors' double pick-and-rolls did not form a dislocation, and the Pacers achieved unlimited changes in the true sense.

For them, there is no dislocation on the defensive end!

There are errors in steals, and errors breed fast breaks.

After George cut the basketball and launched a long pass directly from the backcourt, Siakam, who ran in front, caught the ball steadily, and then dunked with both hands, making the Oracle Arena suddenly silent.

"There are only 6 points left. Coach Steve Kerr suspended the game. I can see that he is very cautious. He has tried the ultimate lineup. So today, Kerr dare not take risks!"

Steve Kerr, who led by 12 points, was tied with embarrassment, but Henson was not triumphant. He asked the players to play more variety on the offensive end and not let others find a way to defend this lineup.

"The Warriors thought they won, but that was just wishful thinking. Let's conquer this place and go home to win the cup!"

Henson aroused the emotions of all players with a single sentence, which may have a better effect than the morale boost badge.

Henson is not worried that the players will be over-excited now, he just needs the players to be excited. Pull the situation back in one breath, and the Warriors are over.

The final minutes of the fourth quarter were as anxious as ever, with both sides attacking and defending each other. But at 1 minute and 32 seconds before the end of the game, Antetokounmpo's 2+1 layup helped the Pacers equalize the score.

At this point, the Warriors have been suppressed by the destructive offensive of the ultimate lineup. They have perfect defense, all-around offense, no misplacement, no misses.

Perfect, well, only the word perfect can be used to describe this lineup.

Facing a perfect lineup, how can we win? All the Warriors fell into such contemplation.

Durant wants to carry the banner alone, he is the only player that the Warriors will not lose when facing the ultimate lineup. So this time, the humble Durant began to rush Curry for the ball.

Either die or live, or defeat Henson or become Henson's stepping stone.

Durant received the basketball, ready to open his "reaper mode."