With an 18-point lead, the Clippers entered the fourth quarter.
Before the fourth quarter began, Kareem said,"In this game, the Thunderclap made several adjustments, but the results weren't ideal. Also, it's worth mentioning that in this game, when Li Ze was playing, they basically didn't dare to go under the basket. So being behind by 18 points is a big challenge for them!”
Kenny Smith echoed Kareem and said,""Being behind by 18 points isn't the end of the world. Their opponent, the Laker, reversed the game by 20 points in the fourth quarter, so the Thunder isn't completely hopeless!”
Charles Barkley chuckled.""You're all right, but you forgot that the Thunderclap's three-pointers today weren't very good. Even Harden, who had a good feel today, has only made one three-pointer. If you want to reverse 18 points, you have to make a three-pointer!”
"If the Thunderclap can't make at least five three-pointers in the fourth quarter, then they won't have a chance to turn the game around!”
Charles Barkley said firmly.
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Soon, the fourth quarter began.
The two sides were currently in a rotating lineup.
The main players of the Laker team were still sitting on the bench, very relaxed.
On the Thunder's side, Harden began to attack the basket to help the Thunder score.
Although the Thunderclap's score continued to rise, the performance of the Laker's bench was very reassuring. Although the success rate was not as high as Harden's attack to the basket, he was always able to hit a three-pointer when he was close to the 10-point gap and stabilize the situation.
When there were still seven minutes left in the game, the two teams tacitly brought in their main players.
As soon as he came up, Durant missed a three-pointer.
"We can see that the Thunderclap also know that they need three-pointers! However, their three-pointers did not seem to be that stable!”
Barkley explained.
On the other hand, Li Ze immediately used a skyhook to help the Los Angeles team increase the score.
However, Durant, as one of the leading scorers in the league, was still able to score at critical moments. He had just missed a three-pointer, but he turned around and continued to shoot. This time, he hit the target with a whoosh.
However, this did not quench his thirst, because Kobe returned a three-pointer!
Every time they attacked, the Thunderclap gave it their all.
However, the offense of the Los Angeles Clippers looked relaxed and comfortable.
And with a big lead, the Los Angeles Clippers consciously lowered their pace.
Although the score gap in the fourth quarter was very large, the game was exceptionally enjoyable.
When there were four minutes left in the game, there were still 15 points left.
At this time, the fans in the Ford Center were still cheering for the Thunder.
These were the fans of a small football club. Although there were not many of them, they were more cohesive than the fans of a big football club.
The Thunderclap players on the field also tried their best, but they were still helpless.
With a minute and a half left in the game, the score had reached 17 points.
Brooks called for a pause. He chose to give up resisting and announced his surrender.
" The Thunder are surrendering…"
Kareem: " In fact, we are only 17 points behind. In theory, it is still possible to catch up.”
Charles Barkley laughed."Senior Kareem, you're thinking too much. Do you think that the Thunderclap lineup will have a player like McGrady who scored 35 seconds and 13 points in the last minute? That's impossible.”
"The Thunder should think about how to restrict Li Ze in the next game and make the rest of the Lakers suffer.”
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Beep...
The final whistle sounded.
The score was fixed at 120 - 106. The Los Angeles Clippers won the first game of the Western Conference semifinals with a 14-point difference.
As for Li Ze's statistics, he had played for 35 minutes. He had made 15 of 19 mid-range shots, 6 of 6 free throws, 36 points, 14 rebounding, 4 assists, and 8 blocked shots.
He was the well-deserved MVP of this match.
The blocks were basically blocked in the first half. The Thunderclap didn't hit him at this point in the second half, so he didn't have a chance to block at all.
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"Hey! Li Ze!"
As soon as the game ended, Charles Barkley found Li Ze and greeted him excitedly.
In view of his excellent interview with Li Ze, the television station decided to let him be a guest reporter for the final interview.
"Hello!" Li Ze replied very politely and then complained," Senior Barkley, do you get more money by working one more job? That's why you're so happy!"
"You bastard!" Charles Barkley shook his head and said,""I'm obviously happy because of your victory. I didn't expect you to treat your fans like this.”
Barkley pretended to be heartbroken, then immediately straightened his expression and asked,
"Congratulations, you won the first match of the Western Conference semifinals. How do you feel?”
"Very good." Li Ze replied.
"Alright…So, tonight you got an amazing 30 10 8 triple-double. Are you satisfied with your performance?”Charles Barkley continued to ask.
Li Ze shrugged." I don't care about the data. I just want to win for the team. Also, I have to do what I say. Although the data doesn't show it, it has already proved that I killed Durant!”
Charles Barkley wasn't afraid of trouble. He smiled and said,""Oh, Li Ze, do you mean Durant was completely blocked by you today? Although I don't know what the people outside are thinking, at least I have the same thoughts as you!”
"If the people outside don't think so, then I'll try my best to let them see if I can sit in the next match!”Li Ze laughed.
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Brother, can you send me some flowers tonight or tomorrow?!!!
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