687 is not just talking!
"Wow!
The devil at the press conference just now was so handsome!
After listening to his speech, I feel that the Nets still have a chance!"
"Haha, I watched it too, but I think he is strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
You left Portland just for this situation, are you making it more difficult for yourself?"
"Isn't it?
If he continues to stay in Portland, what will happen to the Warriors in the Finals?"
“…speechless”
"But to be honest, as a netizen said before, the Nets feel that they have played to the extreme tonight. If you want to beat the Warriors, Zhou Si alone cannot do it, and adding Howard is enough!"
"Yes, I think it's still a matter of offense!
Zhou scored a career-high 61 points against the Warriors!
We couldn't ask for more from him!
But they still lost!
The Nets need Zhou Si’s teammates to step up even more at this time.”
…
While there was a heated discussion on the Internet, Howard applied to coach Campbell for an early comeback.
However, according to the team doctor's report, Howard's recovery from injury is not optimistic. According to the latest examination, they estimate that Howard will need to wait until G5 to return.
Of course, that's only if the Nets can hold on until G5.
No matter how much trouble Howard made, Coach Campbell did not agree on Howard's comeback application.
Although what Howard was talking about was only about a few games, Campbell knew that insisting on playing high-intensity games like this could very well lead to a season-ending injury.
Sacrificing the career of a prickly basketball player for a championship may be something many coaches would choose to do, but Campbell would not.
It's not Notre Dame, but Campbell believes in the strength of Zhou Si and his disciples, and in Campbell's opinion, the opportunity of the finals, which is extremely important in the eyes of many head coaches.
Don’t we enter the finals every year?
No way? No way?
Doesn’t anyone really think it’s difficult to get into the finals?
…
There was two days of rest between G2 and G3. On the day after the game, everyone from the Nets took a luxury charter flight and arrived in Oakland in advance.
In addition to daily training, Coach Campbell, Assistant Coach Billups and Howard, who was unable to play, kept feeding the Nets players chicken soup.
At this stage, they are trying hard to do anything that can improve the team's winning rate.
but……
Several of them found that feeding chicken soup was not effective.
Although they are all infectious, facing the terrifying four-star Warriors, Howard's absence has a huge impact.
A gloomy cloud seems to have been hanging over the Nets players.
On June 6, the G3 game of the finals will be moved to the Oracle Center Arena in Oakland!
Cole, who learned before the game that Howard would not return for this game, was obviously very confident about this game. He said in an interview with reporters:
"We knew the opportunity in front of us and we had a big psychological advantage tonight...
We are well prepared for the G3 game tonight."
Walking out of the players' tunnel and seeing the scene at the Oracle Center, Zhou Si had a faint smile in his eyes, but then quickly faded away.
Warriors fans are so confident!
There were quite a few fans with brooms at the scene.
In the NBA, the broom means sweep.
Warriors fans can’t wait to win the series!
Zhou Si's face turned cold again.
If you want to step on him and rise to the top, show your strength!
After the warm-up shots and the entrance ceremony, the starting lineups of the two teams were shown on the big screen.
The Warriors side remains unchanged.
For the Nets, Iguodala and Carter partnered as guards, Kuzma and Bojan partnered as forwards, and Zhou Si guarded the inside!
The Nets did a great job of keeping secrets before the game. Warriors coach Kerr was a little confused after this lineup came out.
Although he knew that the Nets might change their lineup, he really didn't expect this lineup.
After reaching out to signal the coaching staff to assemble, Cole quickly analyzed possible situations on the court with them.
Based on Cole's understanding of Zhou Si, this lineup must be meaningful.
The commentators from various TV stations and platforms in the major commentary booths also began to analyze eagerly.
The Nets' lineup completely leaves the rim protection to Zhou Si, and several other players are around 2.03 meters tall.
Is this going to fight the ‘Five Fronts of Death’?
But that's not right, let alone offense. Carter's arms and legs are old, and Bojan's defense is not at the gate level. Just in terms of defense, it feels like there are three breakthrough points in Carter, Bojan and Kuzma!
The commentators opened their imaginations, and the fans also had their imaginations wide open. As for the Warriors fans at the scene, they all booed.
'Are the Nets living off grandstanding?'
Conquering the next two away games in a row reflects the Warriors' strength, but dominating the home court next is the last word.
Warriors fans who have great confidence in their home team are not afraid of the Nets' hasty change of formation.
The same goes for the Warriors.
Although Coach Cole told them to adapt to changes on the court and pay attention to abnormalities, they didn't take it to heart.
They are only two wins away from the championship they have coveted for a long time!
On the court, in the center circle, Zhou Si once again won the jump ball and moved the ball towards the Nets half.
The curtain of the G3 game of the finals kicked off directly.
The ball was caught by Iguodala and dribbled past half court to the top of the right arc.
Zhou Si went to the left high post and asked for the ball with his back.
The beginning has to start with himself.
He would never place his hopes on other people.
Turning around, facing the double-teaming of Green and Durant, Zhou Sisan threatened and took one step from the mid-range to directly rise up against the defense!
"Shua——!"
First blood, got it!
2 to 0!
The Nets, playing away from home, took the lead.
When the Warriors attacked, Curry pushed to the frontcourt against Iguodala's defense, and Iguodala faced physical confrontations from time to time.
As Curry's old teammate, Iguodala is very familiar with Curry and knows how to make Curry the most uncomfortable.
Facing Iguodala, whose physical fitness was exploding and who was still defensively adept, Curry did not choose to play in singles, but lobbed the ball to Love under the basket.
Zhou Si’s assistance was quickly delivered!
Love did not rush to take action, but very patiently transferred it to Green at the top of the left arc.
If Zhou Si wants to help defend the penalty area, Green, who has opened up the space, will inevitably be left empty!
Green didn't hesitate and hit a three-pointer!
"boom--!"
Not entering!
The Nets' choice to let Green go is not without purpose. His three-point shooting is the worst on the Warriors.
Zhou Si protected the backcourt rebound and directly pushed the defensive counterattack quickly.
The Warriors retreated quickly, but Zhou Si was very fast. After breaking into the penalty area, he hit a full moon pull-up layup!
"Shua——!"
Scimitar made a layup and scored again!
4 to 0!
There was silence at Oracle Arena.
In terms of stability, Zhou Si is really unmatched!
The Warriors attacked, and Curry dribbled the ball across half court and made an emergency stop jumper from the free throw line, which was directly blocked by Iguodala!
Iguodala is a real hater, totally disrespectful...
Zhou Si still got the rebound, but this time the defensive counterattack failed because of Iguodala's high post support.
"boom--!"
Zhou Si ran back from the baseline to throw away his opponent, then made an alley-oop and pushed the basketball into the basket with both hands!
6 to 0!
Winning this game, Zhou Si is not just talking about it!
Chapter completed!