Chapter 471 no-back
This may be the most tragic game in the fourth quarter of all games since the start of the playoffs. In the fourth minute of the fourth quarter, Worthy hit Mark Bryant's eyebrow bone with one elbow. For a moment, Mark Bryant was bleeding and the referee had to stop the game. This was the second time that blood was bleeding in the fourth quarter. Two minutes ago, Duckworth had just opened Cooper's eyebrow bone.
Taking advantage of the gap when the team doctor treated Bryant, the players from both sides came to the bench to drink water and gasped. In the four-minute game, the real time was more than ten minutes, with the dead ball, the foul, and the timeout, which made the four minutes pass extremely long.
Bryant's blood was flowing, but there was no conflict between the two sides. First, the Trail Blazers did not want to make the same mistake in the last game again, and second, they really didn't have the time and energy to argue with Lakers players. The Trail Blazers, who were unavailable, have tapped all their potential. No one on the bench, went up for a minute or two to get some rest time for the main players.
Gan Guoyang stood on the sidelines and drank water in big mouthfuls. This was one of his few rest time in the second half. The bright yellow main color of the Great Western Forum Hall made him feel very upset, just like the Lakers player wearing a yellow jersey on the opposite side. Starting from the fourth quarter, the Lakers implemented the most severe double-teaming on him. Even if the referee called two illegal defenses, it could not stop Riley from strangling Gan Guoyang.
However, the Trail Blazers began to bite the score. They tried their best to play in the offense, while in the defense, they tried their best to interfere with every pass and shot of the Lakers. They ran without any effort, made up for defense and rotation. Jim Paxson obviously couldn't hold on anymore. His physical fitness began to overdraw. Such a fierce game made the veteran who had just recovered from injury consume too much.
Adelman had put Paxson on the bench, and it seemed that he was going to save him until the last moment to use.
"Mark Bryant's bandage was completed and the game continued. The competition between the two sides has reached a heightened heat. Everyone is not like playing on the floor, but is in the mud, struggling."
The score on the court was 93:94, and the Trail Blazers were still one point behind the Lakers. Because Worthy elbowed Bryant, the ball was left to the Trail Blazers. Terry Porter and Danny Young took the ball through half the game. Porter no longer had the momentum of the Mustang in the first quarter. He began to dribble slowly like an old cow. The one blocked him was Michael Cooper who exhausted his strength, and his eyebrows were covered with gauze.
"Potter took the ball and handed it to Gan at the high position. The Trail Blazers players stopped. No one actively ran. The Lakers started to double-team Gan! Gan passed the ball to Sabonis, and Sabonis received the ball and turned around to hook it! The ball did not go in! But Mark Bryant got the rebound and handed the ball to Porter organization again... Porter shot directly from the outside! Still missed, but this time Gan grabbed the rebound, and three people were surrounding him. Gan forced a layup, foul, the referee whistle sounded, AC Green fouled."
AC Green made a foul on defense and sent Gan Guoyang to the free throw line. The Trail Blazers' offense is so difficult now, and it is difficult for others to score goals. However, it is very active to grab the frontcourt rebounds. They also gave up the rapid retreat and risked the forward line that was hit by the Lakers to counterattack to make money for the frontcourt rebounds, because they knew that retreating defense might not necessarily block the Lakers' fast attack. It would be better to take a bet and get another attack opportunity.
Gan Guoyang stood on the free throw line. So far in the fourth quarter, he had 5 points from free throws, which was completely different from his playing style in the first three quarters. In the first half, Gan Guoyang was using various easy scoring methods to score points to reduce physical exhaustion. Gan Guoyang's physical strength reached its peak in the third quarter, and his score was like taking a pouch. However, in the fourth quarter, his physical strength was also declining, and the opponent's defensive strength continued to increase, so he had to use his experience and body to score points.
Gan Guoyang stood on the free throw line and adjusted his breathing. At this stage of the game, even a few seconds on the free throw line is a good opportunity to rest. Especially for players on the bench, it is also good to get more rest time.
Gan Guoyang slowly made two free throws, and the Trail Blazers overtook the score.
"61 points! Gan has scored 61 points! It's still two points away from Michael Jordan's 63-point playoff score record! There are 7 minutes left before the end of the fourth quarter, Gan has plenty of time to break this record."
Gan Guoyang has scored 61 points, and the fourth quarter is far from over, and the record is close at hand. However, Gan Guoyang has not thought about the playoff score record at all. He is thinking about how the team wins.
However, Gan Guoyang returned to the defensive end and stood at the basket, finding that his hands had begun to tremble a little.
"Oh no, my hands started to shake. Sure enough, problems started to start to occur once the number of shots exceeded 35." Gan Guoyang tried his best to control his hands and stop shaking, and at the same time he wanted to focus his attention on defense. However, for a player who has made 35 shots in the game and has been attacking and defending, his body may really be unable to bear it.
"The Magicians directly entered the inside with a pick-and-roll from Johnson and Jabbar, dunked! The ball went in! The Magician's dunk was on Gan's head." Johnson quickly relied on a simple pick-and-roll to enter the inside with a dunk. At this time, Gan Guoyang didn't even have time to jump and block it.
Obviously, Gan Guoyang's reaction speed is also declining. For ordinary players, with so many moves, they still have to bear such heavy defensive pressure on the defensive end. It is already very good to be able to stand on the court at this time of the game. Gan Guoyang seems to have nothing to do on the surface, and only he himself knows some strange situations.
"Gan took the ball at a low post, double-teamed it, Gan passed the ball back to Yang, Yang came in again, Gan turned over and jumped the ball after receiving the ball... The ball went in! The ball went in again! 63 points! Gan tied Jordan's playoff score record! He supported a team alone, and the Trail Blazers overtook again!"
"It's incredible. Judging from a goal alone, it's nothing. But in a game, you can score 63 points in a row, but it's not that simple. It's too terrible. His scoring ability and his physical strength." Tom Heinthorne couldn't help but start to praise. This old man rarely praises players other than the Celtics.
The players on the Trail Blazers bench all jumped up one after another, and Gan Guoyang's performance was undoubtedly inspiring, tying the playoff score record, only one step away from the new historical record.
But many times, the so-called one step may be the heaven and earth. After Gan Guoyang scored his 63rd point, he missed all three consecutive attacks. At this time, Adelman also realized that Gan Guoyang's physical strength might really not be able to hold on. He wanted to replace Gan Guoyang, but Gan Guoyang shook his head at him, and he still insisted on staying on the court.
However, Gan Guoyang himself knew that it was really difficult for him to score a goal. His hands were shaking more and more violently. When he received a pass from his teammate, he could clearly feel that his holding the ball was insufficient and he could not hold it anymore.
At this time, the Lakers began to take the opportunity to score continuously, because Gan Guoyang's footsteps and jump speed on the defensive end also slowed down. The only thing that made Adelman happy after all, was that the Lakers' offensive feeling was not efficient due to physical strength. Moreover, Gan Guoyang's defensive rebounds were well protected. He could not grab them himself, but he could accurately block the position and let his teammates grab them. Therefore, the Trail Blazers were not knocked down at once.
However, the Lakers were slowly pulling the score wide and overtaking one point, three points, five points, and seven points. Seeing the Lakers pulling the score a little bit by bit, some Lakers fans at the scene seemed excited, and Riley's frown had been slowly stretching out.
"The Magician is controlling the rhythm. In the last two minutes, he will take 7 points ahead. He will slowly spend the time." Magician Johnson has already started to delay time. Even he is unwilling to play for another second in this game. Jabbar is already sitting on the bench, and Tian Gou is already tired.
The Trail Blazers defended the Lakers a 24-second violation. In the last 1 minute and 30 seconds, they were still 7 points behind the Lakers. Everything seemed to be over. The two teams were going back to Portland to play Tianwang Mountain.
"The Trail Blazers were suspended, Adelman replaced Jim Paxson, this is a last-minute attempt."
Adelman replaced Paxson and replaced Danny Young. Paxson had been resting on the bench for 7 minutes. Now, he has become the last straw for the Trail Blazers.
This was the last timeout in Adelman's hand. He called the timeout several times before, just to give Gan Guoyang a rest for a while, but Gan Guoyang's physical strength was inevitably losing rapidly.
"A key attack, if the Trail Blazers cannot hit, then their game will be over. Sabonis's free throw from the outside, but Gan came out to catch the ball. Sabonis passed the ball to Gan and Porter, and Gan was hanging the ball to Porter, and Porter broke through with the ball! But he passed the ball to Parkson in the bottom corner, and Parkson received the ball and took a three-pointer!"
This is the serving tactic that Jack Ramsey often used when he taught the team in the past. The Trail Blazers players have long worked on this tactic. Porter doesn't even need to look at it. Just know that Paxson has run to the bottom corner and waits for him through Gan Guoyang's cover. Paxson, who has been resting for half a quarter, has enough physical strength and has made a three-pointer!
"Bee!" Riley immediately called a timeout, which was also the last timeout for the Lakers. Riley asked that the next attack must be hit. As long as one more goal is hit, the Trail Blazers' chance of survival will be infinitely close to zero.
"Paxson's three-pointer extended his life for the Trail Blazers. What a precious three-pointer, the veteran is the veteran...Okay, the timeout is over, the Lakers' offense is also crucial. Riley replaced Jabbar on the court. It seems that the Lakers also need the help of the veteran."
No matter how old Jabbar is, he is a player that his opponent has to guard against at critical moments, because Jabbar's hook is the deadliest weapon in the center at critical moments.
"The Lakers serve, the Magician received the ball, Green came up to cover, Porter, Porter and Gan's attack! The ball was about to be lost... The ball, Gan fell to the ground and grabbed the ball! He handed the ball to Porter, Porter took the ball and quickly attacked, Porter! He passed the ball to Parkson in the bottom corner, and Parkson made another three-pointer! The ball went in again! Another three-pointer! Another three-pointer from Parkson!"
"My God, Paxson, three-pointer."
The Trail Blazers once again completed the attack with a fast break tactic from the Ramsey era. Paxson came to the bottom line like the left wing of the plane, received the ball from the middle, and made a three-pointer, with the second three-pointer, 104:105, and the difference became one point.
The Lakers fans all stood up. The game reached the most tense moment. Many people blindfolded their eyes. One point, no timeout, everything had to be handed over to the players on the court. Riley and Adelman were anxiously looking like they were about to suffer a heart attack.
Johnson's mistake was too fatal. He was eager to make up for his mistake. As a result, he chose to force a breakthrough and layup during the offense. He wanted to find a foul, but at this time the referee would not easily call the foul. As a result, his layup missed due to the interference of Gan Guoyang! Sabonis got the backcourt rebound!
"Clam-down!Clam-down!(Calm, calm down!)" Adelman shouted on the sidelines, his hands keeping in motion to ensure the players are stable. With the last 41 seconds left in the game, the Trail Blazers have enough time to play a good attack.
"The opportunity for the Trail Blazers to overtake, the opportunity for the Trail Blazers to overtake, Porter is controlling the rhythm, Terry Porter, the Lakers' defense has expanded to the whole game, Parkerson comes out to receive, Parkerson wants to pass the ball to Gan, Gan gets the ball, but there are three people in front of him, and he passes the ball to Porter again, and Porter catches the ball and breaks through the middle! Jabbar at the basket! The ball is lost! Porter's ball is out! Johnson takes the ball to counterattack!"
Porter's layup was interfered with by Jabbar's huge figure, and the Magician cut the ball.
Johnson looked up and saw that there was still 33 seconds left to the end of the game. Even if 24 seconds were exhausted, it would leave 9 seconds for the Trail Blazers. There was too much time. At the same time, the Trail Blazers were empty in the backcourt. Worthy had already run through the half, and scored another goal in the fast break, and the Lakers were invincible by the advantage of three-pointers.
In a flash, Johnson made a decision and passed the ball to James Worcy. Worcy received a pass from his old partner steadily and rushed straight to the basket with the ball.
"Worcey receives the ball, jump and dunk!" Worcey's dunk was like a thunderbolt fire, which was difficult for ordinary people to stop. He himself was full of confidence, but he did not realize that at this time, his jumping height was no longer as good as usual.
"Worcey... The ball was blocked by Bryant who caught up! Mark Bryant! He blocked Worcey's dunk! No foul, the referee did not call a foul! This is a good hat! Paxson who kept up got the ball!"
Mark Bryant made a contribution! As a rookie, he still has the most physical strength. He blocked Worthy's dunk from behind! His hand just touched the ball gently and knocked the ball down!
"Paxson dribbles, this is the last chance for the Blazers. I'm willing to ask for the ball at the low post!"
Paxson saw Gan Guoyang asking for the ball at the low post, which was his most familiar offensive position. He was 12 feet, in the low post on the left, Paxson decisively passed the ball over.
"I'm willing to get the ball, turn over and jump shot!"
Gan Guoyang did not hesitate at all after getting the ball. He was not a player who was good at leaning jump shots, but he knew that at this time, only a leaning jump shot could be thrown out. Under the double-team of three people, he relied on the advantages of leaning and wingspan to throw the ball out.
Then, Gan Guoyang fell to the ground with a fierce look, and the ball had exhausted all his strength.
But looking at the ceiling of the arena and waiting for the voices of Lakers fans, is it a cheer with love or a lament of disappointment?
He didn't hear it, he heard Adelman's roar: "Get up quickly! Go back to defend!"
Gan Guoyang immediately bounced from the ground and ran back to the backcourt. At this time, he saw Magic Johnson shoot a desperate, long three-pointer near the center line. The ball hit the basket's neck. It missed. The timer light was on, the buzzer sounded, and the game ended.
Gan Guoyang looked up at the scorer, Trailer-Blazers 106:105 Lakers, the Trail Blazers had one point advantage, narrowly defeating the Lakers!
All the Trail Blazers players rushed up and surrounded Gan Guoyang. The reporter rushed up with a camera and a microphone to interview Gan Guoyang.
Chapter completed!