Vol 3 Chapter 537: Donovan's lifesaver

?　　 After returning from the timeout, Paul George threw Leonard away under Grant's cover and hit the basket to score a goal, chasing the lagging score to within ten.
　　After the goal was scored, the Chesapeake Energy Arena fans applauded Paul George. This is too difficult for Paul George. In fact, with his ability, it is not difficult to score 30 points in a game. But in this series, Paul George averaged only 18 points per game. The Raptors' defense against Paul George is really too strong, Leonard marked the entire time, his death-entanglement lethality is too great. Not only that, but Siakam and Gasol also double-teamed from time to time, making him miserable.
　　 But this ball didn't change the situation of the Thunder becoming more passive. In the last few minutes of the third quarter, the two sides began to replace players. On the Thunder side, Paul George and Westbrook were successively replaced by Donovan. They must save energy for the final quarter. Anrodo played for two minutes and made a three-pointer before being replaced by Donovan. He was useless on the court, the Thunder did give the ball to An Luo, but he also became the target of the Raptors. Without players such as Paul George and Adams, the Raptors only need to lock Anlo. As for others, they can't make too much trouble.
　　 During the break, An Luo wiped the sweat from his face with a towel while checking the numbers on the scoreboard. Now the Thunder are 11 points behind, and the game has 12 minutes to end. Such a score is not desperate, but An Luo knows very well that it is not easy to reverse the game.
"Ann, Russell, Paul, you must continue to play. The situation is not good for us now. Whether offensively or defensively, we must do our best. No problem?" Donovan looked calm. There is no sense of tension when the third quarter is constantly being opened. He finally said: "The championship is within reach and we have to win this game. There are more than 20,000 fans here, and they are looking forward to this day all season."
　　 Immediately, Donovan drew a few tactics on his tactical board. In fact, these tactics are very familiar to everyone. Whether it is competition or training, Anluo these players have played many times. But Donovan explained to everyone the main points very carefully, including some points of attention, the conversion of individual players' positions, and the route of running positions. He said it all. The speaking speed is very fast, but everyone understands it.
　　 The same scene is happening on the bench for the Raptors. Nass is quite nervous, he looks more like a head coach behind Donovan. This is not surprising, the Raptors have reached the finals for the first time, and Nass is also the first time to lead the team to the finals. Now they are only one game away from the championship, and they have a double-digit score advantage. However, the more you feel that you are about to succeed, the less you can be paralyzed. Nas repeatedly emphasized the attention and defense of the game, and he hopes that his players can hold the current advantage.
　　 "Beep!"
　　 The referee's whistle once again sounded on the field, and the final moments of the finals came.
　　 This time, the Thunder attacked first. Westbrook took the ball over the center line without a hassle, and then handed it to Adams inside. The latter pushed Gasol in, and turned around and hooked the ball in the basket.
　　 The defensive focus of the Raptors is still placed closer to the three-point line. It can be seen that in Nas's heart, Anlow and Paul George are still more threatened than Westbrook and Adams.
　　 Looking back, Leonard missed Paul George and Westbrook grabbed a rebound under the cover of Adams and immediately launched a counterattack. His speed is extremely fast, and almost instantly, the Thunder's counterattack formation has taken shape. Westbrook is centered, with Anlow and Paul George on either side. The Raptors' defense followed closely behind, but it was a bit slower. Leonard, the only one rushing in front, can't defend the three-pointer at the same time, he can only defend Westbrook with the ball.
　　 After Leonard posted, Westbrook immediately passed the ball to Paul George, who was closer to the basket. After catching the ball, the latter flew towards the hoop, right-handed round, and easily dunked the ball.
　　 scored two consecutive goals, and the Thunder's momentum rose. But then Leonard stepped forward, catching the ball on the right elbow, then leaning on Paul George with his back, all the way inside. After getting close to the rim, he turned to the right and waited for Paul George to follow him. He immediately turned to the other left. Then he took off and leaned back greatly, avoiding Paul George’s block and passing the ball. Scored. On the next defensive end, Leonard decisively double-teamed Grant ~EbookFREE.me~ and slapped the ball off without preparation, then swiped the right arm, threw the ball across the center line, and passed it all the way Siakam. Facing the empty penalty area, Siakam easily dunked and scored.
　　 After a few rounds, the point difference returned to 11 points. But the Thunder players were not frustrated. They maintained a very strong offense in the next few minutes and played some effects. As the boss of the team, Westbrook stood up at this time. He kept rushing to the basket, standing on the free throw line, and approaching the score little by little. Throughout the process, the Raptors only left Gasol Jr. to guard the penalty area. Leonard and Danny Green have always maintained the most active state, entangled Paul George and Anlow firmly.
　　 Time is getting less and less, but the situation is getting more and more serious for the Thunder. Fans rose up to cheer for their players. Donovan called a timeout 2 minutes before the end of the game. He quickly arranged the tactics, and then told Westbrook: "Russell, when the chance is bad, give the ball to Ann and let him score." Then, he stared at An Luo and said, "Ann, We need to score more consistently now. We all know that this is what you do best."
　　 It can be seen that Donovan is not as confident as he was at the beginning. He is not a person who likes to put eggs in a basket, but now, he has no good way. The Thunder are 8 points behind the Raptors. It doesn't look like much, but it is extremely difficult to smooth it out in 2 minutes. Donovan tried to let Westbrook go to the main attack and also tried to let Adams play in the basket, but the effect was not very good. Now, he pinned his hopes on An Luo.