rpbooks Chapter 305
Chapter 305
Chapter 305
With 2 minutes and 46 seconds left in the game, the Lakers temporarily lead by two points, and everything is still unknown.Both sides want to win this game, and neither is willing to back down.
Xu Tian lowered his center of gravity at the top of the arc and stared at Tony Parker who was dribbling over to prevent him from starting directly.Although the current French sports car has somewhat declined, its speed is still top-notch in the same position. Xu Tian, who is 201 cm tall, still suffers a bit in terms of speed.
Tony Parker didn't know Xu Tian's inner thoughts, and was afraid of Xu Tian's stealing ability. He dribbled the ball sideways, protected the ball and looked for the playmaker Manu Ginobili.
Ginobili crossed the free throw line on a LaMarcus Aldridge screen, looped to the right three-point line, and received a pass from Tony Parker.
Kawhi Leonard faced Kobe Bryant's defender, and the two tried their best to grab the position, and the movements between each other were great.The referee's scale in this game is quite loose, and this situation has been going on for a long time.
Ginobili couldn't get the ball to Kawhi Leonard, changed the target, and lobbed it to LaMarcus Aldridge on the right side of the penalty area.
LaMarcus Aldridge holds the ball with one hand in his right hand, leans his back against Nance Jr.'s defense, adjusts to a comfortable back-up mode, and Nance Jr. dribbles and defends in singles.
Nance Jr. often defends post-up singles, but a power forward player as tall and accurate as LaMarcus Aldridge still rarely matches up.You can only lower your center of gravity and try your best to defend, and the rest depends on how LaMarcus Aldridge feels.
Xu Tian also needs to devote a lot of defensive attention to defending Tony Parker, and cannot run to the low post to help defend.
LaMarcus Aldridge has been the leader of the Trail Blazers for several years. His offensive grasp at critical moments is far from that of ordinary All-Stars.
The basketball bounced a few times on the hoop and fell steadily into the net bag!
89-89!
Josh Smith got the slow falling ball, stepped out of the baseline, and sent the ball to Xu Tian who was standing in the backcourt.
Popovich called a timeout.
At present, the two sides are evenly divided, and there are 2 minutes and 29 seconds left in the time. The next defensive round will be critical.If the next attack of the Lakers can be prevented, there will be a chance to achieve a go-ahead score and return the initiative of the game to the Spurs.
Xu Tian took the tactical board and simply drew a double pick-and-roll tactical coordination, then switched to the mental state, and said: "Guys! The Spurs' home record is very good this season. After playing more than 20 games, only The Dallas Mavericks took a win from here. I hope we can tear down their home court tonight and show the world that we are not for nothing!"
Kobe said: "What Xu said is very good! If our goal is to hit the championship, there is a high probability that we will play against the Spurs in the playoffs, so tonight's game must be won, at least psychologically. Pressure. Can it be done?" After speaking, Kobe stretched out his right hand.
Xu Tian, George, Josh Smith, and Nance Jr. put their right hands on Kobe's outstretched hand and loudly responded that we can!
When the timeout expired, players from both sides returned to the court with great momentum.
Xu Tian received the ball from the sideline, let the ball roll to a position close to the center line, and picked it up. The 24-second shot clock begins.
This time the game is no small matter, both sides want to win, followed by tough physical confrontation.
The sound of muscle collision is clearly audible, and running and collisions occur from time to time, making the game scene even more exciting.
James leaned on the sofa, watching the TV intently, watching how the Lakers cracked the Spurs' iron barrel defense.
Xu Tian played pick-and-roll cooperation with George who was brought up, and the two exchanged defensive players, wanting George to take away Kawhi Leonard.
Naturally, Popovich would not make such an arrangement. He had explained in advance that he would resolutely double-team Xu Tian and not give him any chance to attack easily.
George got a short vacancy, and Xu Tian passed the ball immediately.
Los Angeles is adjacent to Hollywood, and most of the media spotlights in the United States are gathered here. Compared with the Clippers in the same city, the Lakers are the team that attracts more attention.This is true even when the record is not good.
Since George came to the Lakers, he took the initiative to undertake the most difficult task on the defensive end. Before Xu Tian's defensive skills developed, he could be said to be the core of the Lakers' defense.Because he put a lot of energy on the defensive end, his offensive performance has declined compared to his performance in the Pacers before the injury. Many media began to say that George no longer has the potential to become a star.
Such remarks really troubled the enterprising George.
Both Xu Tian and Kobe had seen the rumors in the media, and they both talked to George in private.They both train with George almost every day, and it's clear what he's capable of.
Lakers players must learn to deal with media pressure sooner or later.
George pulled up directly from the open space, shot gracefully and softly, and threw the ball that broke the doubt.
Hollow into the network!
91-89!
Popovich went to the sidelines and loudly accused Ginobili that he should have gone to defend the unguarded George just now.
Ginobili knew that this was Popovich's usual style, so he didn't feel any discomfort. He ran to the frontcourt conscientiously and executed the offensive tactics that had been arranged in advance.
Tony Parker took the ball to the frontcourt, played a pick-and-roll with Duncan at the top of the arc, blocked the defensive Xu Tian, and tried to break through to the inside.
The Lakers' defense naturally concentrated near the free throw line, and the defenses at the bottom corners on both sides, the penalty area and the top of the arc became relatively loose.Such an offensive space still has the possibility of transferring the ball.
Tony Parker broke through to the paint, attracted two Lakers players to defend, and gave Manu Ginobili at the top of the arc.
Xu Tian quickly rotated and hurried to Ginobili.
Ginobili immediately passed the ball, passing the ball far faster than a human running, to Kawhi Leonard who was standing in the left corner.
Nance Jr. rushed to make up the defense, but in this way, LaMarcus Aldridge, who was in the penalty area, was left open.
Kawhi Leonard passed the ball straight to LaMarcus Aldridge in the penalty area, completing an exquisite coordination.
LaMarcus Aldridge jumps in place with his right arm outstretched for a one-handed dunk.
Xu Tian went straight to the penalty area from the top of the arc, hit LaMarcus Aldridge's right hand behind him, and blocked the easy attack with a thug foul.I would rather let him go to free throws than two points.
The referee whistled and called Xu Tian for a foul.
LaMarcus Aldridge was very annoyed that he didn't catch the ball, otherwise he might score 2+1, shook his head slightly, then finished high-fiving with his teammates, and stood on the free throw line.
The referee passes the ball to LaMarcus Aldridge.He adjusted his breathing to stabilize his rhythm, and easily made the first free throw as he usually does in training.
(End of this chapter)