After returning from the timeout, Popovich changed the lineup again, replaced Bertans with Forbes, and returned to the lineup of one of the big and four small.

However, this change of formation made George and Leonard swing to the third and fourth positions, and their defense against Tang Tian became weaker.

A very obvious signal, even if you can't defend against Tang Tian, ​​you can't defend yourself, so you can't defend yourself and play against each other directly.

No matter how strong Tang Tian is, he will only have one phone call when he attacks.

With the Spurs' state tonight, there may not be no chance of playing against each other.

Popovich's strategy was soon fulfilled. The Spurs performed very well on the offensive end tonight, and they played against the Pelicans in the next half quarter.

At the end of the third quarter, the score on the field was 90 to 94.

Although the Pelicans scored 40 points in a single quarter led by Tang Tian's 27 points in a single quarter, the Spurs were only 4 points behind in the end.

The outcome is still full of suspense.

In the crucial fourth quarter, amid the cheers of home fans, the Spurs once again climaxed under George's leadership to establish a lead.

The situation in the third quarter happened again in the final quarter, and the scores of the two teams remained stalemate until the end of the game.

Although the Pelicans are in the same form as before tonight, the Spurs are indeed playing well tonight.

Especially Leonard, he has broken his previous 43-point record in a single game in the playoffs, and has raised the record by a full level, reaching 50 points.

On the other hand, Tang Tian has also scored a new 60-point high in the season's playoffs.

This is a showdown between God and God on both sides.

In the first 30 seconds of the final game, Leonard scored a difficult layup, and scored his own 52nd point, which also helped the Spurs tie the score at 125.

Stevens called a pause.

Fans felt their breathing stagnated.

This competition was really heart-wrenching, and the best competition this year can no longer be run.

After the timeout, Brogden held the ball on the outside and pressed the ball for a while. When the pressure was about 10 seconds, Tang Tian ran out to catch the ball and then accelerated to break forward.

Spurs White, George and Leonard joined forces.

Tang Tian did not choose to pass the ball. He broke through from the right and accelerated, creating a trace of offensive space for himself, and jumped up to the bottom line and leaned back.

George and Leonard both rushed over, with long arms staggered.

This ball is difficult.

Tang Tian's leaning amplitude is also very large.

After the ball took action, he crossed the fingertips of George and Leonard, in the unwilling eyes of the fans on the scene.

"Swish!"

Basketball hollow into the net.

The posture is as beautiful as a picture!

127 to 125!

Tang Tian threw himself into the right kill!

Popovich reached out and called for a pause.

Only 9 seconds before the end of the game, for the Spurs, they must score in the next round.

Either kill or overtime.

It depends on how Popovich chose.

After the timeout, the Spurs made another substitution adjustment, and Popovich brought Baynes up.

George sent out the ball from the frontcourt, and Leonard ran out to catch the ball.

Popovich didn't make any tricks in the end, but just handed the ball to Leonard, who was in the best form tonight.

But the next second, the scene was restless.

Because the Pelicans obviously have defensive targets, Tang Tian is now defending Leonard!

Leonard did not choose to pass the ball, and he took the ball and attacked directly.

The two of them fought from the three-point line to the free throw line, and Leonard had a more physical advantage, but Tang Tian had the best defensive skills and abilities, so it was difficult for him to go in.

With only 4 seconds left in the blink of an eye, Leonard chose to stop in advance.

This emergency stop created a shooting space for him, but Tang Tianxia rushed forward in one second and caused interference.

Leonard attacked against the defense.

The fans at the scene were breathing suffocated and all looked at the ball shot from the air.

The ball crossed Tang Tian's fingertips, but it looked a little short.

It is obvious that the defensive pressure given by Tang Tian is too great, and Leonard failed to complete a comfortable shot.

"Bang!"

The ball pops up at the front of the basket!

Leonard's final goal failed!

The fans on the scene were filled with despair.

The Spurs were eliminated!

But just now, Baynes used his height advantage to grab the offensive rebound, and then threw his hand to George on the outside!

Popovich's final substitution is highlighted!

There are 2 seconds left.

George took the ball and saw Green coming to defend, hesitated for a while and did not take action, and then threw it to Leonard, who ran back to the three-point line.

Leonard received a hot iron pot and did not have time to adjust and attack.

As soon as the ball was shot, the red light on the sidelines began.

This time it was not just breathing, but the fans at the scene felt that their hearts were about to stop.

This game was so thrilling.

"Bang!"

The ball bounced up on the back edge of the basket.

Obviously, the hasty move at the last moment did not give Leonard too much room for adjustment.

However, the ball bounced up and then fell down, slid into the edge of the basket.

That feeling was like just rubbing in, but in the end it just slid in!

Leonard defeated the Pelicans with three-pointer!

The scene exploded instantly, and the fans all stood up from their seats and shouted loudly.

Leonard pulled the Spurs back from the cliff!

The Spurs' bench was also in full swing.

Even Popovich waved his fist excitedly.

“Incredible!”

In the commentary seat, Kenny Smith sighed.

Leonard's last three-pointer was incredible, and his performance of scoring 55 points tonight was even more incredible.

The Pelicans players' expressions on their faces are mostly helpless.

In the past, they killed others, but no one else killed them.

Davis' expression at this time was even more blaming himself. If he could protect the final defensive rebound, the Pelicans are now close to the Western Conference Finals.

But the game has ended, and the video replay requested by Stevens also confirmed that Leonard's final shot did not exceed the timeout.

Both sides will return to New Orleans to usher in the sixth game of the series.

Seeing Davis' depressed expression, Tang Tian went over to pat his shoulder and touched his head.

"The ultimate goal is a balloon of luck, they should win it, we can win it back in the next game."

Davis nodded when he heard Tang Tian's words.

The final ball was indeed a lucky ball as Tang Tian said, so it was nothing to lose this game. What I was afraid of was losing the momentum and losing it in succession.

This is how most of the reversals and turnovers in the NBA playoffs come from.

The Spurs were celebrating there, and Tang Tian pulled the players to say some encouragement words to stabilize the morale of the army.

After these were over, the celebrations were almost the same, and the two teams held a final handshake.

Tang Tian shook hands with the Spurs players one after another, including Popovich.

The old man is in a good mood, and winning this game is very important for the Spurs.

When he shook hands with Leonard, Tang Tian reached out and gave him a hug.

"I know, he will see it."

While hugging, Tang Tian spoke.

"Yes, he helped me."

Leonard also said.

Today is actually a very special day for Leonard because today is his father's birthday.
Chapter completed!