rpbooks Chapter 460 It's time to play
Chapter 460 It's time to play
Chapter 460 It's time to play
Patty Mills has a big heart, kept his mind through the boos of the audience, and hit both free throws.
Xu Tian dribbled the ball with his left hand and slowly dribbled the ball forward.The positions of the teammates formed a line, and when Xu Tian broke through, he could immediately form a continuous cover.
Kawaii Leonard felt the change in Xu Tian's dribbling rhythm, and the tension in his heart increased sharply, and his center of gravity, which was already low, dropped a little further.He was engrossed in staring at Xu Tian, unable to notify Danny Green who was coordinating the defense.
Xu Tian didn't wait for halftime, and immediately started to accelerate, quickly invading the Spurs' defense line like the wind.
Patty Mills, in charge of marking George without the ball, was moved into the penalty area.He focused on defense and didn't pay attention to Xu Tian's offensive movement. He didn't react until he heard the rebound of the basketball getting closer and closer. Unfortunately, Xu Tian had already come close and had no time to dodge.He just felt like he'd been hit by a truck, and he was on the floor.
Xu Tian grabbed the frame with one hand and looked down at Patty Mills lying on the floor with no emotion in his eyes.There was no sarcasm or provocation, just the kind of eyes that couldn't see the end at a glance.
The referee warned Xu Tian not to hang the frame and drove him off the basket.
Xu Tian landed on both feet smoothly, ignored the Spurs players' intentional collision, and prepared to execute Patty Mills' additional penalty for blocking fouls.In the past at times like this, he would always spray a few trash words at the opposing player or the head coach, but this time he didn't do that, and stood firmly at the free throw line.
For some players, free throws are a difficult task, while for others, it is as simple as eating and drinking.Xu Tianzheng belongs to the latter, easily throwing free throws and hitting hollow.
In order to preserve Xu Tian's physical strength, Scott replaced Xu Tian with Clarkson in the next round, allowing him to take a short rest.
The Spurs lineup was stronger than the Lakers. Taking advantage of Xu Tian's absence, they suddenly increased the intensity of confrontation, trying to widen the point difference in a short period of time without hesitating their physical strength.
Nick Young stood up in this adversity and led the second team to launch a fearless attack. He just bit the score and was not succeeded by the Spurs.At the end of the third quarter, he excitedly called himself Young Kobe.
In the fourth quarter, Xu Tian still didn't play in the first half, and Nick Young led the team to play alone for 2 minutes. Since Kawhi Leonard was basically bound to play with Xu Tian, the Spurs' defense had no effect on him. Allowing him to maintain his scoring efficiency.
Popovich is annoyed by the status quo.His original design was to limit Xu Tian as much as possible, and then rely on the second lineup to establish an advantage and even win. As a result, the players failed to play against the lineup led by Nick Young, which made him a little unacceptable.
George, Kobe and Xu Tian sat at the end of the bench, taking advantage of Nick Young leading the team, discussing in a low voice the offensive and defensive tactics and possible effective play styles for the last few minutes.The Spurs are currently leading by 12 points, so it's not that they have nothing to play.
George's offensive ability with the ball is still not stable enough, and he is not even as threatening as Nick Young. This is a weakness that restricts him from going further on the offensive end.Even though his dribbling has greatly improved after coming to the Lakers, his offensive habits are difficult to change. In the real playoffs, he is still a little unconfident.
Kobe saw George's point and gave advice: "Paul, you need to increase the proportion of ball possession on the offensive end and try to break through the Spurs' defense. Their defense against you is far weaker than Xu, and there are many opportunities to take advantage of."
George often appeared on the court as the team's defensive engineer and the third shot point. He has somewhat forgotten how he played in the past. Do more offense with the ball, and then Xu plays off the ball to break the Spurs' double-team?"
"Obviously," Bryant said, "the two strongest players on the team are you and Xu. The Spurs have always restricted Xu by double-teaming, which has greatly reduced the team's offensive firepower. This is also the reason why they are more than ten points behind the Spurs."
George didn't know whether his ability to hold the ball passed the test, and he was a little unconfident. However, Kobe is currently unable to play, so he can only accept this challenge.
Xu Tian said: "The next time we play, we will basically have no chance to rest. We must prepare for tough battles in advance. The Spurs are not rockets, so they are not so easy to bite down."
George said, "I know that."
Popovich stood on the sidelines to command, and quickly sorted out the offensive and defensive tactics in an orderly manner, which further widened the point difference.It's his magic that few other coaches can match.
Xu Tian looked at Scott standing on the sidelines, not knowing when he would replace himself and George.
After all, Nick Young is not a star player. In the real face of targeted defense, he gradually became weak, and his scoring efficiency began to drop sharply.
Scott turned and walked slowly to the end of the bench.This is a very unusual phenomenon.
The photographers focused on Byron Scott and the three sitting Lakers stars.
Scott stopped in front of the bench and said: "As a coach, I didn't do a good job. Until now, I haven't cultivated a second team that can support the transition period. This indirectly caused Kobe's ankle sprain. Xu Xu And Paul had to increase playing time. This is my dereliction of duty, and I have an inescapable responsibility, but it is too late to regret. In the next series, Kobe will not be able to play. This is something I cannot change, so I want to ask Xu , and of course Paul -- go out there and help the Lakers win this series."
Xu Tian didn't expect Byron Scott to say this in the first game of the series, and looked up at him, a little surprised.
George said: "Coach, it is our duty to play. Even if it is the whole game, it is an incumbent. There is no need to say these self-blaming words."
Byron Scott shook his head, and said in a hoarse voice: "I am not telling you these words as the head coach of the Lakers, but as a Lakers player. I once won the championship with the Lakers, and now I am leading such a team The team that is full of hope also wants to accomplish such an achievement, but I can no longer play, and everything depends on your performance."
Kobe is one of the most representative stars of the Lakers, and he has deep feelings for this team. Then Scott said: "Xu, what Byron said is also my heart. In addition, I have to say one more thing, I I saved the game with my left ankle. Even if you two use up your last energy, you must find a way to bring the team to the finals. This is my last season, and I don’t want to end in a suit.” In the end, Kobe’s The eye sockets are a little rosy.
After hearing these words, Xu Tian took off the towel covering his knees, then stood up, looked at the ongoing game on the court, and said to George: "Paul, it's time for us to play."
(End of this chapter)