Updated: 2013-03-05

With the whistle from referee Meixigleason, the third match between the San Antonio Spurs and the Seattle Supersonics ended. The score between the two sides was frozen at 97-92. The Spurs won the game at home with only five points and achieved a two-to-one lead.

The Supersonics not only lost this game, but also 92 points were the lowest score since the playoffs. For them, who averaged 104:7 points per game, it was 12:7 points less than their own average, which shows the defensive power of the Spurs.

Stephen scored 42 points, six rebounds and five assists. Although the score was not low, the shooting percentage fell below 50% for the first time, and the shooting percentage of three-pointers also decreased significantly. The cooperation between Bruce Bowen and Duncan still had a significant effect.

Stephen's personal score accounts for almost half of the team's scores, because his teammates encountered difficulties in the defense of the Spurs. Almost no outside player can perform well. Fortunately, inside players, Duncan's defense is not concentrated in the inside.

The Spurs also won this game very hard, and they were able to win the game with a five-point advantage, thanks to Duncan's three-pointer at the last moment, which forced Duncan to the point of shooting three-pointers. It can be imagined how critical the situation was at that time. If Duncan did not make this three-pointer, then the Supersonics could defeat the Spurs.

In the fourth quarter, the Spurs made nine fouls on Stephen, but they didn't let Stephen make the attack. They would rather send Stephen to the free throw line than let Stephen score a shot. Stephen always wanted to lead the team to overtake the score and launched wave after wave of offensives on the Spurs.

However, the Spurs' defense line is too resilient. No matter how fierce the Supersonics' offensive is, there is no way to deal with the Spurs' defense line. Although it seems that the Spurs have been retreating to defend, it just makes the Supersonics unable to score continuously.

The Supersonics once tied the score, but after the timeout, the Spurs first swayed Duncan's signature shaking, drifted past Cooper's defensive layup, and then directly fouled against Wilcox, interrupting the Supersonics' offense and allowing Wilcox to make a free throw.

Wilcox's free throw shooting percentage was only a little over 60%, but this time he accidentally missed both free throws. However, Ginobili broke through with the ball, which was actually just a feint. After attracting the defense, especially Stephen's defensive attention, he suddenly passed the ball to Tony Parker who followed behind, and Tony Parker scored a throw.

The Spurs fully demonstrated their ability to control the game. No matter how the situation changes, they always hold their weak advantages in their hands, and do not give the Supersonics any chance. They slowly wipe out the Supersonics' will, allowing you to always see hope but have no hope.

Although the game process looks ugly, San Antonio fans are so fascinated by it, just like watching an epic victory. The maturity shown by the Spurs in the game is far from comparable to that of the Supersonics. Like the Spurs, the Supersonics are like a young boy, and they show so impolite in front of the Spurs, an adult man.

Since we still have to play the fourth game here, the Supersonics still stay here. The coaching team, in combination with the opinions of the team doctor, has formulated appropriate training to reduce intensity so that the players can recover a little physically and mentally without losing their state.

But even this kind of low-intensity training has happened. During the confrontation training, Szebiak stepped on Watson's foot. Not only did Szebiak sprain his ankle, but he also injured Watson's toe. According to the team doctor's examination, Szebiak needs to rest for at least one week, and Watson will miss at least this game.

Szebiak is fine. He is just Durant's substitute, and Durant's playing time ranks second in the team. In addition, Stephen sometimes also has a small forward position, so his playing time has been greatly reduced in the second half of the season.

But Watson is different. He is the team's point guard. Although this point guard is not responsible for the organization, he can still contribute 12:4 points, three rebounds and four assists per game. Moreover, his fixed-point three-point shooting percentage is very stable, which is a very important scoring weapon in the lineup.

Since Deronti West did not play for a long time, his game was very worrying, so the team only had Ridno, a point guard, which made Calesimo's use of people feel a little stretched. Relatively speaking, Szebiac's absence is nothing, and although the absence is longer than Ridno, if he recovers well, he might be able to catch up in the fifth game.

After losing the game, although he didn't feel depressed, Stephen did not intend to participate in the invitation from Duncan or Ginobili. He really didn't have the mood. No matter how good the opponent's attitude was, he felt a little uncomfortable when he came to invite himself after he lost.

Duncan and his team can avoid this kind of victor's show-off when they are in Seattle. Stephen comes to San Antonio, and it is not that easy to avoid it. Because his parents are here, it's okay if he doesn't participate, Duncan and Ginobili can come to the door on their own initiative.

But I just chatted for a while, and the conversation did not involve anything about the teams of both sides, nor had anything to do with the games that had happened. It mainly discussed the showdown between the other teams.

When they came to the Staples Center Staples Center Stayn, the New Orleans Hornets still struggled to win, which made it easier for those who are optimistic about their playoffs. In history, they have not been able to make a comeback after falling behind zero to three in the semi-finals. Especially in the games between the two sides, they can see that their strength does have a certain gap with the Lakers.

The Hornets still made adjustments, but the adjustment still did not play a role. It can be seen that they had no choice but to do anything with the Lakers. In the last quarter of the third game, the Hornets had given up their habit of playing style and had no confidence.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics staged a reversal and turnaround drama at the Cavaliers' home Speed ​​Loan Center Arena. The Boston Celtics were successfully reversed by the Cleveland Cavaliers while leading thirteen points at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

The Cavaliers first freeze the Celtics' offense with defense, and then LeBron James scored consecutively with his super personal ability, and finally won the game with a two-point advantage.

The Orlando Magic were not so active. When they returned to their home court, they were still led by Detroit. If Lewis hadn't suddenly exploded, they would have been defeated by the Pistons in the third quarter.

The Pistons and Lakers both seem to have entered their respective division finals, and the other two groups of opponents are not yet visible at the moment. Even if the Spurs have already taken a 2-1 lead, they dare not say that they will definitely eliminate the Supersonics.

It's just that everyone is optimistic about the Spurs. When news of Watson and Szebiak's injury spread, there were even fewer fans and media who were looking forward to the Supersonics, but these did not affect the Supersonics that were actively preparing for the Supersonics.

For the fourth game, due to Watson's injury, many deployments were disrupted, and Ridno also needed to learn and master the team's tactics, so there would be less time to practice tactics, but because the players were injured, they no longer dared to increase the training intensity.

The tactics studied are still on how to conquer the Spurs' defense, which is not an easy task. Calesimo's hair has lost many roots, and he has not developed any of them, so he finally has to continue to strengthen the offense.

At this time, the league announced the candidates for the best team of the season, namely the first team, the second team and the third team.

In the first team, center Yao Ming, forward Kevin Garnett and LeBron James, and defenders are Stephen and Chris Paul. Among them, Yao Ming, Stephen and Chris Paul are all selected for the first time in the first team.

The second team is center Dwight Howard (lost to Yao Ming by only seven points), Duncan and Nowitzki on the front line, and Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash on the back line.

The third lineup includes center Amarest Demire, forward Carlos Boozer and Paul Pierce, Deron Williams and McGrady on the back line.

After this award was announced, the regular season awards for the 2007-2008 season were announced. Stephen won the Best Defensive Player, the Fastest Progressive Player, the Most Valuable Player in the Regular Season, and was selected as the Best Defensive First Team and the Best First Team. If combined with the Most Valuable Player he won in the All-Star Game, Stephen basically achieved a Grand Slam with personal honor this season.

There is nothing to argue about Stephen's entry into the first team. He is impeccable in terms of personal data or team record. However, when Yao Ming enters the first team, it is controversial. Many people believe that Dwight Howard should be allowed to enter the first team based on the reason why the Rockets' poor performance in the playoffs.

Moreover, there is a McGrady next to Yao Ming, but there is not a single person around Dwight Howard. Those who say this must not remember that the Magic also has a player with a top salary in the league. How can they be called without helpers?

Stephen did not participate in these things, and he devoted all his thoughts to preparing for the fourth game. The Spurs' defense made him realize that he was also likely to be restricted. He must play more resolutely to win the game. The Supersonics must not lose anymore. Once the Spurs lead three to one, it would be a nightmare scene.

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