When Paul hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer on a nice screen from beyond the three-point line, the Pacers led the Oklahoma City Thunder by seven points after the third quarter. In the second and third quarters, in the absence of Durant, the gritty Thunder did not collapse completely. By the end of the third quarter, Westbrook had 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and most importantly, he shot 42 percent from the field and had only two turnovers.

Westbrook, who was as passionate as fire, carried the Thunder to the present, and although he was not broken, he trailed the Pacers by 7 points with only 12 minutes left in the game, which is still not good news for Brooks.

"Westbrook's performance in this game can be described as perfect. When Durant came back to the locker room with an injury, I thought the game was over. But unexpectedly, the Thunder and Westbrook tenaciously held back the defending champions. They dragged the defending champions into the mud and then rolled in the mud. While the Thunder were in a mess, the defending champions weren't easy. ”

Kenny. Smith is now full of respect for the Thunder, playing back-to-back, without Durant in all kinds of adverse conditions, but still clinging to the score.

At this time, the managers of both sides are nervously arranging their tactics. Henson has already planned to use the starting line-up to score points first, and then transition with a half-substitute half-starting lineup in the middle. In the end, the "Death Defense" that is still effective is used to end the game.

"In the fourth quarter, they must have been very tired! As long as we can persevere, we will definitely be the final winner! But first of all, we can't make mistakes ourselves! Stabilize the situation, and keep it until the end! The further the race goes, the better it will be for us! ”

Henson was sweating profusely, and if it weren't for the team's full lineup today, it was estimated that the Oklahoma City Thunder would be in the lead. But no matter how tough the race is, Henson has to win. It is impossible to let the 72-win plan be buried in the victory or defeat of a game!

However, just as the break was about to end, Henson heard a slight commotion in the other half. He hurriedly turned his head to look, only to find the scene he least wanted to see.

Kevin. Durant, he's back on the court! It looks like it's okay anymore! In the fourth quarter, will Coach Brooks get KD back on the court!? ”

Kenny. Smith saw Durant almost at the same time as Henson, but he was noticeably more agitated than Henson.

"Coach, I'm back!" Durant trotted all the way back to the bench, high-fived Westbrook, and then reported on Brooks.

Instead of responding to Durant, Brooks glanced at the team doctor who was following Durant.

"No problem, you can play." The team doctor knew what Brooks' eyes meant, and nodded slightly.

"I was just too tired in the first quarter, coach. Now I'm full of energy, let me play! "Durant took the initiative to ask for the game, saying that he would settle accounts with the Pacers with Westbrook, how could he leave the team and leave first?

"Damn, it's okay if KD is back, play smarter, play more cautious as I said, as long as we don't make mistakes in the last 12 minutes, we win!" Henson didn't change his tactics because of Durant's sudden appearance, and as soon as he finished speaking, the beep that represented the start of the fourth quarter of the game rang out.

No one noticed, and Henson glanced at Leonard. If Durant returns, then Leonard will have a heavy responsibility.

Kevin. Durant is on the line, haha, the Oklahoma City Thunder have returned their scoring title! Kevin. Durant is back! ”

Durant's return undoubtedly boosted the morale of the Thunder. And most importantly, Durant, who rested for two quarters, won't necessarily have fitness issues in the fourth quarter. The game instantly became tricky again.

On the first offense in the fourth quarter, Durant took the lead with a long-range shot. At this time in Oklahoma, God knows how many Thunder fans are cheering desperately for the tall No. 35. The drama of the return of the heroes will never go out of style in the NBA!

After the goal, Durant closed his lips tightly, far less swaggering than Westbrook in the second and third quarters. Regardless of the Thunder's record good or bad, Durant's performance has been as consistent as a star. Regardless of whether the Thunder is active or passive in the game, Durant is like "Stone Buddha" Duncan, not sad or happy, as always.

If Russell. Westbrook is fire and passionate. That Kevin. Durant is an iceberg, calm and steady. It's just strange that two completely different people can work together so well.

Just when the Pacers players were still a little stunned by the three-point shot, they heard a clapping sound. The sound was so loud that it was easy to recognize. Everyone looked back, only to see Henson pressing down on everyone's hands.

"Let's serve, let's just attack back!" Paul immediately shouted, and everyone came back to their senses in an instant.

As long as they see Henson on the sidelines, the players are always inexplicably relieved. Chris. Paul was solid and organized the offense, assisting George to respond with a three-pointer on Seferosa's head.

Responding to the ball, which seems to have become the theme of the day. Both the Thunder and the Pacers are always able to respond hard to the opposing team's offense.

"Their offense is really beautiful, I dare say they are the best team to play offensively this season with our defense!" Seeing the two sides sink into anxiety again, Henson couldn't help but look at the Thunder and Durant.

Today's brightest performance of the Thunder was: execution on the offensive end in the fourth quarter.

Although they fell behind in the final quarter, the Thunder did not expose the immaturity of last season, but played well. Durant and Westbrook, in particular, have never been so efficient in the fourth quarter at the same time in Henson's memory.

"No matter what opponent you face today, you can't lose! But on the contrary, they ran into one of the most difficult bones in the whole league! "Kenny. Smith felt sorry for the Thunder, who deserved to win, as did their perseverance and fighting spirit. But the victory in this game does not necessarily belong to the Thunder.

Under the efficient bombardment of Durant and Westbrook, the Pacers still maintained a two-point lead with two minutes before the end of the game. Henson used his penultimate timeout and, as planned, brought up the "Death Defense" lineup.

Two minutes, death defended. The whole world knows that Henson wants to finish the game with an ironclad defense. Before the players came on the pitch, Henson gave Leonard a meaningful pat on the shoulder. Leonard was a silent man, and Henson knew he didn't have to say anything to him, a look was enough.

Today, because George needs to keep most of his energy on the offensive end, so at the last moment, Henson chose to use Leonard instead of George to defend Durant.

The effort of the whole game, even the whole season, Henson pressed the treasure on these last two minutes. Among them, Leonard's is the most focused! Because Durant, who is directly opposite him, has scored 11 points in a single quarter in the fourth quarter. Of course, the hit rate is a terrible 75%.

"Leonard played in the Eastern Conference Finals last season against LeBron. James, he has played well. And today, Coach Henson once again chose to believe in him! Look at the spear and shield, who can break who today! ”

"Break through more, try to make them foul!" Brooks knew well that the three guys Henson sent on the court liked to defend with tough physical confrontations, so he danced on the sidelines and reminded his players to look for easy scoring opportunities like free throws whenever possible.

The first attack of the last two minutes, Al. Horford's first three-point shot was off target. Perkins defended Horford well today, after all, he had already paid his tuition last summer.

Westbrook personally picked up the rebound, and in just 5 seconds, he advanced from the backcourt to the frontcourt, and plunged directly into the restricted area!

It's okay, Jimmy. Butler stopped Westbrook in the air in time, and guard 0 slid out on a layup! But the Thunder's offense didn't end there, Durant followed later, straightened his long arm and lightly made a basket!

"In the 13th point of the fourth quarter of the game, KD's scoring momentum was still not stopped! Coach Henson is not going to consider putting Paul. What about George to defend Durant? ”

It is clear that Henson has no such intentions. The Thunder just drew and there was no need to make a fuss.

Sure enough, after Durant successfully made a layup, Horford sat inside this time and caused a defensive foul on Perkins. Brooks had hoped that his players would make fouls and score, but he didn't expect the Pacers players to go to the free throw line first.

Since the long-range shot has been ineffective against Perkins, Horford took the initiative to sit inside and play. It's much easier to get a foul in the three-second zone.

The two sides started the game like a head, and after that, the two teams played back and forth in the next few attacks, and the Pacers always maintained a two-point lead.

But it's worth noting that Leonard hasn't had a single successful defense since he came on the field! Durant's score has come to 15 points in a single quarter, and this guy's state today is simply amazing!

Finally, in the last 12.5 seconds of the game, the Thunder ushered in their last chance to attack. At this point, the Pacers led by 2 points, and Brooks had just called a timeout. And during this pause, the on-site photographer gave Henson shots more than once. The player who talks to Henson the most is undoubtedly Leonard!

There's no doubt that the Thunder want a three-pointer, and their fitness can't sustain an overtime. Henson also expected this, so outside the three-point line, the Pacers blocked very tightly! It can be said that it has reached the point where it is better to let you break through and equalize the score than leave you any space to shoot!

"What did you just say to Leonard!?" Vogel stood nervously on the sidelines, his body shaking.

"You'll know right away, right away." Henson doesn't squint, the key battle of 72 wins, the league's only hope depends on this attack!

In the final moments, Westbrook followed the tactics and passed the ball to Durant. Durant had no room to shoot, and Leonard used his chest to stare at the No. 35, who scored 15 points in a single quarter!

But Durant was not discouraged, after all, in the last two minutes, Leonard did not even have a successful defense! This time, I don't want to succeed!

He temporarily played a cover with Ibaka, Ibaka blocked Leonard, and Durant broke through with the ball!

Since you can't get 3 points, then you need a 2 points first! Although playing overtime is not good for the Thunder, it is also better than losing the game outright!

Durant hung up the cover and went straight to the basket, and before Horford could react, West had just been pinned to the high post by Ibaka. All it takes is an easy throw, an easy throw, and Durant can change his life against the sky and fulfill his promise with Westbrook in the morning glow!

Bursting into the free throw line, Durant jumps on one foot, his front leg is raised to maintain balance, and he raises his long arm and is ready to shoot!

However, at the moment when Durant jumped, Leonard suddenly killed, covered his crotch with both hands, and stood in front of Durant!

"What!?"

Leonard saw Durant's knee flying towards him, but he still didn't move half a step, and there was no expression of fear on his face!

"Boom!" With a bang, Leonard and Durant both fell to the ground! Everyone in the audience saw that Durant's knee hit Leonard hard in the face. After Collison, blood splattered on the pitch again!

At the same time, there were bursts of red light on the rebounds