At 9:30 on May 14, Beijing time, in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs G4, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Mavericks 100-96, and the total score of the series was 2-2.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, or Thunder for short, is a well-known American basketball team that plays its home court in Oklahoma City.
At first, they were actually the Seattle SuperSonics, which were formed in 1966.
Later, they moved to Oklahoma City, changed the name of the team, and became the current Thunder.
Some people feel that this move is a bit unauthentic, after all, the Seattle SuperSonics also have a large number of loyal fans, and they should have the right to know and participate in the decision to move.
However, some people think that this is a business decision, and sometimes in order to develop better, some decisions need to be made, and there are gains and losses, and this is business.
However, whether in Seattle or Oklahoma City, the team has a large fan base.
When netizens were discussing, some said that they liked the style of play of this team, some said that their players were strong, in short, everyone hoped that they could achieve good results in the game and bring joy to themselves.
In this exciting game, the Thunder showed amazing calmness and courage in key moments.
Statistics show that the Thunder's Alexander leads the team with a high score of 34 points, while the Mavericks' Doncic responded with an all-around performance and contributed a triple-double performance.
As soon as the game began, the Mavericks showed their formidable strength.
Gafford made the Thunder a little overwhelmed by the dominance of the interior, and the Mavericks felt hot on the outside, hitting three points in succession, and the score was pulled away at once.
Seeing that the score gap is getting bigger and bigger, Thunder fans are starting to get a little anxious, and some people even complained on the Internet: "Do you still need to watch this game?" The Thunder's defense is nothing but nothing! ”
But the Thunder players were not defeated, they withstood the pressure and began to chase the score steadily.
Williams and Holmgren were particularly aggressive on the offensive end, constantly hitting the basket hard.
In particular, Williams' fast-break layup made the whole court boil.
A netizen commented: "Williams is really desperate, this is the thunder we want to see!" ”
The Mavericks are not vegetarians either, and their players are all working hard and playing every ball very carefully.
But the Thunder seized a couple of opportunities to defend and counterattack and slowly close the difference.
Especially at the end of the quarter, Alexander scored consecutive points, coupled with Dort's defensive counterattack, the Thunder gradually found their rhythm.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was fixed at 30-20, and the Mavericks still led by 10 points.
But compared to the decline at the beginning, the Thunder's performance gave people hope.
A die-hard Thunder fan left a message on social media: "This is the Thunder team I am familiar with, the game is not over yet, and the next will definitely be more exciting!" ”
This kind of pace of competition makes people nervous and excited.
Although the Mavericks are ahead, the Thunder have already shown their resilience and fighting spirit, and the next game is sure to be more intense.
Fans are looking forward to it
The game entered the second quarter, and the two sides played more intensely.
The Thunder are trying to catch up, and the Mavericks are trying to stay ahead.
The atmosphere on the pitch became extremely tense and every player gave it their all.
Washington fired back-to-back shots from the outside, hitting three-pointers one after the other, leaving Mavericks fans cheering.
Someone left a message on social media: "Washington is in a state of great shape today, these three points are just terrible!" ”
Not to be outdone, the Thunder are not to be outdone.
Holmgren and Dort battled under the basket and played aggressively every offense.
In particular, Dort scored a "2+1" in a defensive counterattack, which instantly ignited the passion of Thunder fans.
Some netizens commented excitedly: "Dort is really our Predator, it's amazing!" ”
The game has been stalemate, the two sides have come and gone, and the score has risen alternately.
The Thunder narrowed the deficit to just four points at one point late in the third quarter.
Alexander was very calm on the court, and every shot he made took his breath away.
His beautiful jump shot gave Thunder supporters hope.
Someone left a message in the live broadcast room: "Alexander's hand is too stable, this is the real leader!" ”
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Mavericks tried to pull away the score, and Doncic led his teammates to score consecutive points, widening the gap to 7 points again.
The Thunder fans got a little nervous, and someone said, "No, we're going to lose if we go on like this."
But the Thunder didn't give up, their players were very united, and everyone was giving their best.
At critical moments, Williams made two key rebounds in a row, giving the Thunder more offensive opportunities.
Holmgren and Alexander hit back-to-back shots to tie the score.
The atmosphere on the pitch reached a climax, and the fans all stood up and cheered for their team.
The Mavericks' players weren't willing to give up easily, with Doncic and Irving constantly looking for opportunities on the offensive end, and Washington hitting another key three-pointer.
Mavericks fans excitedly shouted, "This is our big heart player!" ”
But the Thunder appeared more calm and calm at critical moments.
Alexander hit two free throws in the final minute to put the Thunder in the lead.
The whistle blew for the end of the game, and the Thunder won the game 100-96.
Thunder fans cheered online: "It's so exciting! That's what the playoffs feel like, and the Thunder are good! ”
In the previous playoffs, the Thunder and Mavericks defeated the Pelicans and Clippers, respectively, to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
And in this crucial semifinal, Doncic's performance has attracted much attention.
Despite his drop in shooting percentage per game, he has brought unlimited motivation to the Mavericks through teamwork and leadership.
The final 10.1 seconds were the focus of the match.
With the score tight, free throws from Holmgren and Alexander sealed the Thunder's victory.
This victory not only boosted the morale of the Thunder, but also made the whole series even more confusing.
The victory in this game was not only a technical and tactical victory, but also a victory of team spirit and perseverance.
Whether it is the hard work of the players or the tactical adjustments of the coaching staff, it shows the intensity and excitement of the NBA playoffs.
The next matches will be even more exciting, because no one can predict who will win in the end.
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