rpbooks Chapter 395 Expecting a Miracle
Chapter 395 Expecting a Miracle
Chapter 395 Expecting a Miracle
Xu Tian's efficiency in this game is not high, but the points are all at key points, and he seems to have a strong sense of presence, which brings a strong sense of impact to the fans and players watching the game.That feeling is exactly what an MVP contender can bring to the visuals.
The reason why Scott is more confident than David Fizdale is that he has one of the top two players in the league this season.Xu Tian's performance in the regular season this season has already far surpassed ordinary rookies, and not many top stars can match him.
After the timeout expires, players from both teams return to the field.
The Grizzlies had the ball, and it was Tony Allen who sent it to Conley, who dribbled the ball across half court at a slow pace.He knows very well that if he wants to win this game, he must play at the rhythm they are good at.
Xu Tian abandoned all distracting thoughts, lowered his center of gravity at the top of the arc, and focused on defending Conley who came over with the ball.He knew that the Grizzlies would play pick-and-rolls, and moved a short distance outside the three-point line in advance so that the opponent's pick-and-roll could not be formed.
Conley does not have the ability to shoot long-range three-pointers, and the threat of pick-and-rolls outside the three-point line is not great enough. The Lakers can switch defenses again to break the Grizzlies' pick-and-rolls.This is also something prepared for the playoffs, and it is used here in advance.
Seeing this scene, Gentry said to Zhu Holiday: "Zhu, you have to pay attention to Xu Tian's movements when defending Mike Conley. His defense method is quite accurate."
Conley used the cover to move laterally, facing Tyson Chandler's defense, and after starting to break through for a certain distance, he suddenly found that the defender had become Xu Tian again.The Lakers broke the Grizzlies' pick-and-roll cooperation through two defense changes.
David Fizdale never thought that the Lakers still have this trick, his mind went blank for a moment, and he didn't know how to deal with it.Fortunately, no one can understand his thoughts, so as not to make a fool of himself.
Conley tried to force a layup against Xu Tian, but found that not only was it difficult to protect the ball, but it was also difficult to get up to speed, and soon he was on the verge of making a mistake.His basic skills are good enough, and he quickly hugged the ball with both hands, trying to call a timeout quickly.
Xu Tian's dynamic vision was excellent, and he reacted instantly. He stretched out his hands to steal, forcing Conley to stop and call a timeout.
The referee blew the whistle and sentenced Conley and Xu Tian to scramble for the ball.
Both Conley and David Fizdale are very experienced, and they jumped to the referee to complain, thinking that Conley called a timeout first and should not have made a penalty for scrimmage.
The referee was very assertive, he only believed what he saw, and was completely unaffected. He signaled the linesman to pass the ball to him and execute the scrum.
Xu Tian's size advantage is obvious, and he easily won the jump ball and got the offensive ball.
The Grizzlies resorted to full-court tight man-to-man defense, and Conley started to defend Xu Tian from the frontcourt, but the effect was not obvious.
Xu Tian relies on his body to resist dribbling, and it is difficult for ordinary people to disrupt his rhythm.
Tony Allen waited until Xu Tian dribbled the ball across the half, quickly switched defenses with Conley, and then confronted him physically.The purpose of this continuous defense is to consume Xu Tian's physical strength.
Xu Tian dribbled the ball to the top of the arc in the confrontation, and used McGee to cover and move laterally to throw off Tony Allen, instantly attracting the attention of the three Grizzlies defensive players.He didn't break through again, seized the opportunity, and made an emergency stop jump shot within the three-point line.
Neither Tony Allen nor Zach Randolph bothered to care about McGee who was going down, and quickly rushed towards Xu Tian who was shooting a jumper, but it was too late and the basketball had already taken off.
Bullet box hit!
89-85!
David Fizdale wanted to strengthen the offensive firepower, replacing Jeff Green, who had a poor offensive performance in this field, and sent Carter, who is currently shooting all shots.Sometimes this kind of former superstar works wonders, and they need a miracle.
Conley suffered consecutive losses and did not dare to be careless again. He dribbled the ball one step away from Xu Tian at the top of the arc, looking for his teammates who were running.
Carter calls out to Marc Gasol, and the two complete an off-ball screen to find an open opportunity.
Conley decided to trust his teammates, and the lob passed directly.
Carter received the pass without any adjustments. He took the ball with both hands and made a jumper.
George pursued and defended the past, but he had no choice but to try to interfere.
Carter stabilized his mentality and shot with a stable hand shape.
The basketball brushed George's outstretched fingertips, and with the endless expectations of the Grizzlies players, it went into the net hollowly!
89-87!
After Xu Tian received the ball, the fans at the scene shouted MVP in unison, cheering Xu Tian in their favorite way.At this time, the home field advantage is fully reflected.
Tony Allen had fouled four times with his back. He hesitated for a moment while Xu Tian was shaking his back, trying to stop it with a foul, but he was afraid of being targeted again later, so he retracted his outstretched hand.Xu Tian was keenly aware of this detail, and immediately took advantage of Tony Allen's hand to pull it back, making an extreme fallback jumper.
Tony Allen paid the price for his hesitation, unable to make up the defense in place, and became the background board for Xu Tian's chic shooting.
91-87!
David Fizdale knew that the closer Xu Tian was to the critical moment, the more accurate he would be, but he really had no way to effectively limit it.If they double-team directly, Kobe and George will have a lot of offensive space, and there is still a high chance of losing.
The players on the field have entered the game state, without the concerns of the head coach, and only focus on the present, looking for ways to score.
Both Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol encountered defense around the front, coupled with the strong blockade of the Lakers' three perimeter defensive gates, the connection between inside and outside players was interrupted.
With the help of Tony Allen's cover, Carter went outside the three-point line on the right and asked Conley for the ball again.
Seeing that there was not much time to attack, Conley hurriedly passed the pass, and ran to the left, pulling Xu Tian to the left.
A player of Xu Tian's level will always give people the feeling that he will perform superbly at critical moments. Even if he can't defend against it, he will still unconsciously guard against it.
Facing the defender Carter was George, he took the ball with both hands and started dribbling again.
Marc Gasol mentioned the top of the arc, set a screen for Carter, and blocked George firmly.
Carter did not take advantage of the breakthrough, but moved laterally outside the three-point line, confidently making three-pointers.
David Fizdale watched the basketball nervously with his hands on his hips and prayed it would go to the rim.
Under the watchful eyes of all the fans, the basketball jumped on the basket like an elf, and then fell into the net!
The Grizzlies bench players all jumped up, unable to restrain their inner excitement, jumping to celebrate the three-pointer.
91-90!
Scott had a calm expression and stood calmly on the sidelines, as if standing there like a sculpture.
Xu Tian dribbled the ball with his left hand, and signaled George to run to the right side of the court with his right hand.
Conley knows that defending left-handed players needs to prevent breakthroughs from the left, but Xu Tian is not a left-handed player in the true sense. Blocking the left has no effect and can only defend frontally.But in this way, he fell into a passive situation from the very beginning.
(End of this chapter)