Life and death 0.3 seconds! Alexander was ridiculed, Thunder lost and left regrets

The first NBA Finals game came to an end in Indiana. The Pacers narrowly defeated the Thunder 111-110, and Halliburton completed the quasi-final kill in the last 0.3 seconds, which made the entire arena burst into anger. However, the popularity of this focus battle not only stays on the court, but also caused heated discussions due to the completely different encounters of the two leading stars. At the last moment of the game, the Thunder held a 1-point lead, but the ball was handed over to Halliburton before the final whistle. The 24-year-old point guard did not hesitate at all. After receiving the ball, he directly pulled out a three-pointer. The basketball drew a perfect arc and fell into the net, leaving only 0.3 seconds of sigh for the opponent. This scene made the commentator stand up and cheer. ESPN famous vocalist Stephen A. Smith sighed on the spot: "He is the player born for the big scene!" In fact, this is not the first time Halliburton has exploded in a moment of life and death this season. In the four rounds of the playoffs, he completed three finals, and once tied, he led the team to win overtime. Although the regular data may seem "rustic", he can always become the key gentleman whenever the team needs it. The US media "Open-Air Stand" uses "famous scene manufacturing machine" to describe his characteristics and predicts that this finals will become a classic shot in the next decade. On the other side, the Thunder star Alexander scored 38 points with 14 of 30 shots, but became a "tragic hero". What is even more surprising is that in the commentary, Doris Burke, a famous female host of ESPN, suddenly changed his words to call him "free throw machine", implying that he was too dependent on free throws.

Statistics show that Alexander averaged 8.8 free throws per game this season, ranking second in the league, and rose to 9 in the playoffs. Although this is indeed a reflection of his breakthrough ability, Doris' irony clearly points to the efficiency issue at critical moments - all of his four shots in the last 3 minutes were missed. The commentator, dubbed "James in the hosting world", used such sharp words for the first time in his career, which triggered heated discussions on social media: "Did she feel unhappy about Alexander? "

After this game, the Pacers held a home advantage, but Thunder coach Dagenot was still confident: "We lost in the defensive strategy of the last offense, but no one can seal Halliburton forever. " The second game between the two sides will be moved to Oklahoma on June 9. The Thunder needs to solve two major problems: how to limit Halliburton's ball-holding breakthrough and activate other firepower points except Alexander.

Interestingly, Alexander took the initiative to find Halliburton in the locker room after the game and shook hands. The scene of the two looking at each other and smiling was captured by the media. This may indicate that behind this seemingly one-sided showdown, there is an epic battle between the new king ascended the throne and the veteran. As the commentator said: "The finals have just begun, and the real competition is still behind. "