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Chapter 192 Defending Durant

Chapter 192 Defending Durant

Hearing the words of Kevin Harlan, a well-known TNT commentator, Qian Ning couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth like Zhao Si.

"So what, who said I play like James? My defense is very hard, okay? My posture is picturesque, okay?"

And Durant, who witnessed Channing hitting a three-pointer with his own eyes, found it difficult to calm down.

In all fairness, Durant in his rookie season became the first-class breakthrough player in the league by virtue of his super-large pace, guard-like dribbling and quick first step. Adu was not that strong. At that time, Durant's shots were a bit slow, easily disturbed, and his strong shooting percentage was not high. Only after he practiced his shooting later, Durant became an unsolvable god of death.

But now Channing has dared to make a three-pointer against the defense. Durant asked himself, and for the first time he admitted Channing's strength from the bottom of his heart.

"Another monster appeared in this year's rookie class! It's really disgusting!"

After finally surpassing Oden, Durant originally thought that he was the best rookie in the 2007 class, but Channing came out halfway, and Durant was going crazy.

"Give me the ball and I'll hit it back!"

Asking for the ball from the defender, Durant put on a posture, even if the defender in front of him is Battier, Adu doesn't care, he must give Channing a response.

Waving to let his teammates pull away, Durant dribbled the ball left and right, suddenly pulled the ball, accelerated suddenly, broke through to the highest point on the right, and quickly changed direction.

"Crossover!"

Channing's eyes lit up, it seemed that Durant was finally going to use his trump card.

Unlike the mid-career, which is more and more focused on long-range shots, Durant in his rookie season has not yet reached the peak in terms of shooting, but he is extremely sharp in terms of breakthroughs. He is 2 meters tall and has long legs like bamboo poles. , coupled with top-level guard-level ball control and a super first step, Adu's breakthrough is unstoppable, and he will be a big bug in the NBA as soon as he comes out of the rivers and lakes.

For example, in this Crossover, it cannot be said that Adu's cross step change is stronger than Iverson's, but the natural step advantage makes Durant's change of direction more difficult to defend.

A change of direction, Adu has already shaken Battier a step away, and rushed directly to the penalty area.

Battier had limited Durant's performance well before, but now, as soon as the Crossover came out, Channing understood that Battier alone couldn't prevent him.

"Don't panic, I'm here!"

With a shout, Channing took a decisive step forward, completely let go of Nick Collison who was facing him, and walked out of the free throw line to meet Durant.

When Gortat was a center forward before, facing the impact of Durant, he always wanted to stay in the paint and wait for the last take-off to block the shot. As a result, he couldn't keep up with his opponent in terms of speed, agility, and jumping. It gave Durant enough space to start up, but he couldn't prevent it, and he paid a lot of fouls.

And Channing's early rush also blocked Durant's straight-line breakthrough space and shattered Durant's idea of ​​accelerating directly. Adu had to change direction again and go around Channing to the inside to kill. His speed to the basket and his threat to the paint are much smaller.

However, Adu is Adu after all, and Durant's breakthrough cannot be prevented by ordinary people.

In his rookie season, Durant was at the level of nuclear weapons in terms of breaking through the inside to kill. In addition to the exaggerated pace and acceleration of the outside to break through the first line of defense, there is another very important reason, that is, Adu's flexibility and agility. Very tough, after breaking into the inside and encountering supplementary defense, Durant often relies on his super long strides and wingspan, as well as the ability to quickly change direction and adjust in a small space, making the defensive center players unable to keep up with the rhythm.

It's a pity that what he met this time was not an ordinary inside player, but Channing.

Although his height is four centimeters lower, Channing's wingspan is not inferior to Durant's at all. In terms of mobility and agility, Channing is even worse. Durant can't get rid of Channing at all.

He couldn't get up to speed, he didn't get rid of Channing when he changed direction, and he couldn't take off with full strength under physical confrontation. Adu felt that this breakthrough was completely different from before, and he didn't even have confidence in the final shot.

"boom!"

A big hat!

Channing sent Durant a big hot pot.

From the duel between the bosses of the two teams, Channing won!

The morale of the Philadelphia team has also improved a lot. The bench is boiling, Reggie Evans is waving the towel frantically, Corey Brewer, Jarrett Jack and a group of younger players are all consciously applauding for the boss.

"Did you see that? Channing stepped up to grab the defensive position ahead of time. The timing is very accurate, and the position is also very important. Pay attention to his footwork."

Sanders was seriously explaining to Gortat, and Polish Hammer nodded frequently. On the field just now, Gortat felt that he had tried his best to defend, but it still had no effect on Durant. Now Channing has set a good example for him.

"Your defense is really good! As expected of a big man from China, with you inside, I feel more at ease."

This is the first time for Sean Battier to appreciate Channing's strength. Although the new boss of the new team is a big man from China, the new boss Channing and the old boss Yao Ming are two completely different games. Style, Channing's all-round defense and offense with the ball all touched Battier a lot.

"Maybe switching teams isn't such a bad thing."

Battier thought to himself.

"It's a wonderful defense! Few inside players can keep up with Durant's breakthrough footsteps. It seems that Channing did it today."

"Battier is the first line of defense, and Channing is the second line of defense. Under such an impregnable defense, it is even more difficult for any superstar to break through! I think maybe Durant needs to change his approach. .”

Kenny Smith and Kevin Harlan sang together. So far in the game, this is the first time to see the duel between two super rookies. It is really addictive.

"I do not believe!"

Durant took the sideline serve from his teammate, not giving up, and wanted to challenge Channing again.

This time, with Channing as the backing, Battier's defense was obviously more confident. He even completely blocked Durant's right side and drove the opponent to the left.

Under such a defense, Durant could only dribble to the left to break through, and only made a sudden step before encountering Channing who had already ambushed.

Channing's defensive position is very particular, and Durant can't choose what to do next. At this moment, Battier has rushed from the side, and Channing also took a step forward to attack Durant. Double-teamed and forced Adu to stop the ball.

"No, hurry up and meet Kevin!"

The head coach of the Supersonics, Carlesimo, saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Although his most beloved disciple Durant was very talented, he was only a rookie after all. , are not mature enough.

(End of this chapter)