rpbooks Chapter 583
Chapter 583
Chapter 583
After the intermission, the Thunder returned to the game with a slight advantage of 65:63.
At the beginning of the third quarter, the two sides changed sides and fought again.The Jazz took the lead in attacking, and Rubio took the ball across half court unhurriedly.
This former "European Golden Boy" has changed a lot since he came to the Jazz.Lu Yizhong has become a relatively efficient scorer, and his passing skills are even better.Rubio controls the rhythm of the game, and the Jazz's offensive end can always maintain a high-efficiency performance.He was on the court, and Mitchell and Ingles were liberated.This can be seen from last year's playoffs.After Rubio was injured, no one passed the ball to Ingles, so he had to focus more on dribbling to create a mobile phone.In this way, not only fewer opportunities for jump shots, but also a lot more turnovers.The one who benefited even more is Mitchell.Although he himself can attack with the ball, Rubio's presence can completely release his threat on the offensive end.When Rubio is on the court, Mitchell can get more easy offense by moving the ball more.Then, when he's in good shape, Rubio's handling of the ball can also create better isolation space for Mitchell.
Just like now, Rubio used Gobert's screen, took the Thunder's defense to accelerate back into the paint, and then distributed the ball.After Mitchell received the ball 45 diagonally to the left of the three-point line, he faced An Luo.
An Luo didn't stick it very tightly.This is related to Donovan's defensive strategy against Mitchell.In the first half, especially in the first quarter, Mitchell, Gobert, and Favors' pick-and-roll tactics caused the Thunder to suffer a lot.The Jazz's pick-and-roll is very active, and they almost always take the first step to go down, taking advantage of the defense under the basket to get a shot.On several occasions, Gobert or Favors almost acted as a blocker, and then went down to catch the ball and dunk.If you suffer a loss, you have to find a way to change it.Donovan's approach: Cut off Mitchell from the big man inside and force him to drive for a layup or shoot.If Mitchell wants to score, let him score.
Therefore, An Luo's defense was not strong enough to block all the opponent's offensive options.Of course, he doesn't have that ability now.
Mitchell leaned against An Luo with the ball, and An Luo felt the strong force.I have to say that although Mitchell's height is a bit disadvantageous in the second position, his physical confrontation ability is really top-notch.He sideways protects the ball and walks to the right along the three-point line, not panicking at all.An Luo also had to move with the opponent. He bowed his waist and took small steps, keeping his eyes on the opponent.
When the offensive time passed halfway, Mitchell's movements became faster.He exerted his strength suddenly, pushing the left half of his body against the inside line.The whole body formed a slanted line, with his head resting on An Luo's shoulder, and he dribbled the ball quickly with his right hand.An Luo followed back, but he always maintained a threat to Mitchell.But then, Mitchell quickly turned to the left and accelerated to break through.An Luo quickly raised his hands and stuck them towards Mitchell.But then, he only felt a huge force coming from his chest, as if being hit by a sledgehammer, and then saw Mitchell jump up with that force.Although the body is oblique in the air, Mitchell still throws the ball.
"Di!"
The ball went in!Moreover, the referee whistled for An Luo's foul!
Of course An Luo was very helpless, with an incredible expression on his face!Anyway, when a foul is called on the field, they all react in the same way.Mitchell is happy!Show off your muscles to the audience.Then get to the free throw line and hit the ball.
Seeing others stepping on him and enjoying the cheers, An Luo was not happy.
Looking back, Westbrook also used Adams' cover to burst in.Along with Westbrook are Paul George and An Luo.At the same time, the Jazz's defense also had to go inside.Seeing the opportunity, An Luo dived into the crowd, then made a circle, and rushed out from the left three-point line.At this time, Westbrook's ball was still passed to Adams who was supporting at the top of the arc.An Luo took Mitchell and made a hand-to-hand pass with Adams.After taking a step to the right, pull it up and cast!At this time, Mitchell was firmly blocked by Adams.
"Shh!"
The ball went in!An Luo immediately scored a three-pointer.He gestured an "OK" gesture to the away audience, which drew a burst of boos.
In the next few rounds, both sides played very sluggishly. Within 2 minutes, the two sides drew a 2:2 tie.After Rubio rushed to the inside in the pick-and-roll, he scored a drop shot; looking back, Westbrook rushed to the basket and scored 2 points.
The Jazz continued to attack, and Mitchell continued to receive the ball from beyond the three-point line.The Thunder's defense worked.The Jazz's Ingles has been pressed tightly by Paul George, and there is no good chance at all!The pick-and-roll of the inside big man can only create space for Mitchell or Rubio, and the Thunder will not give them a chance to connect.If you look for it hard, you will make a mistake.
Mitchell was more decisive this time.After receiving the ball, he got close to An Luo immediately, and then calmly slammed his left arm, blocking An Luo's block, and directly accelerated into the three-point line.An Luo reacted quickly and followed immediately.But after two steps, Mitchell pulled it up and shot, and An Luo didn't react at all.
Mitchell scored again!
An Luo responded immediately.He caught a pass from Adams on his way from the interaction to the right corner.This location is actually not very good.But after An Luo received the ball, he didn't continue to take it out, nor did he pass it to his teammates to find a new position.He was directly facing Mitchell and started a singles.After pushing in twice, An Luo shook his shoulders and turned a small half circle to the right.Mitchell moved with An Luo, not letting him pass him.But then, An Luo immediately turned to the left, staggering the boss by a space.After turning around, An Luo kicked back with both legs, and shot a jumper backwards.
At 5:5, the two drew again.
At this time, everyone also discovered that these two young shooting guards seemed to have competed with each other.This made the audience excited.This kind of one-on-one splitting and doing things alone is not common now.Therefore, in the following games, the atmosphere in the arena became wild.Once Mitchell stood in front of An Luo with the ball, there was a burst of cheers in the arena; once An Luo stood in front of Mitchell with the ball, there was a burst of boos.
(End of this chapter)