rpbooks Chapter 712 The result is still good
Chapter 712 The result is still good
Chapter 712 The result is still good
The game seems to be back for a while here, and everything is exactly the same as after An Luo made that three-pointer.It's just that the roles of the Raptors and Thunder have been reversed.The Thunder now have the initiative, no matter whether the goal is scored or not, they will not lose the game directly.But the Raptors are different. If this goal is not scored, their situation will be very difficult.
"boom!"
A piercing sound reached the Raptors players' ears.They couldn't believe that Leonard would miss the ball at the last moment!You know, this guy is a ruthless character who directly kills the opponent at the last moment of the tiebreaker.
But there is no way, God will not always take care of a certain person!Even with Grant coming to defend him, Leonard's timing of his shot was very accurate and his posture was very standard, but he seemed to use too much energy when he shot, and the basketball hit the edge of the basket directly.At this time, Adams is thriving in the penalty area, and no one can threaten him to grab rebounds.
Adams jumped high and pocketed the ball over the heads of others.However, he didn't dare to hold the ball for a long time. At this time, the opponent would definitely come to grab it desperately. As long as it was not particularly obvious, the referee would not blow the whistle.Adams landed on both feet, then took off again, holding the basketball high with both hands, and threw it to An Luo who was beyond the three-point line.
At this time, there are still 10 seconds before the end of the game, the ball is in the hands of the Thunder, and the Raptors can only choose foul tactics.Although it was a last-ditch effort, there was finally a glimmer of hope.Danny Green hugged An Luo without Nass telling him.As a veteran who has been in the league for many years, he knows what to do in this situation.
The referee's whistle sounded immediately, and Danny Green fouled.Since the number of fouls by the Raptors had reached the count, An Luo was sent to the free throw line.
A lot of players like to draw fouls and then go to the free throw line to score.This scoring method is more stable and can also cause greater damage to the opponent.But An Luo is not this type of player.For one thing, he doesn't like it very much, nor is he very good at making fouls.Furthermore, his free throw percentage has never been particularly good.
I am afraid that the Raptors' foul on An Luo was not aimless.After all, for a star, all his strengths and weaknesses are no secret.In the playoffs, these shortcomings that usually don't seem too fatal will be infinitely magnified under the opponent's targeting, and the impact will be immeasurable.In this series, it is not the first time that the Raptors have used free throws to target An Luo.Of course, it can't be said to be completely restricted, but it does play a better effect in many cases.So far, An Luo's free throw percentage is only [-]%.If this is the data of an inside player, it's not bad.But for a No. [-] position like An Luo, it's too bad.He was intentionally fouled by opponents more than once to destroy a three-pointer, but after standing on the free throw line, he often made two of three shots, or even one of three shots.
In this situation, the Raptors know it, and so does the Thunder.Everyone was sweating for An Luo.Now that the Thunder are leading by 1 point, if An Luo makes two free throws, then they can concentrate on defending the opponent's three-pointers, and the chance of winning is infinitely close to [-]%.If one of two free throws is made, the Raptors have a lot of options.They can shoot a three-pointer to directly kill the game, or they can play a two-pointer more safely to tie the score and then go to overtime.If both free throws are missed, there is a great possibility of being killed by the opponent.
All the pressure came together on An Luo.
"Man, take it easy." Westbrook rubbed An Luo's shoulders, and he said cheerfully to An Luo: "It's much easier to stand there and shoot than outside the three-point line."
"Ann, you are a hero!" Adams rubbed An Luo's head, then walked to his place.
Everyone knows that An Luo is under a lot of pressure now.After all, he's just a third-year player on his rookie contract.Such a scene, many players who have been shocked in the league will never encounter it in their lifetime.
An Luo stood on the free throw line and reached out to catch the basketball thrown by the referee.At that moment, the entire arena fell silent.Everyone was afraid that their movement would be too loud, which would affect An Luo's shooting.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
With his toes on the free throw line, An Luo took a deep breath after hitting the ball on the spot three times.Then he raised the ball over his head.Then, An Luo looked through the basketball and landed on the basket, and then exerted force with his right hand to push the ball out.
"Shh!"
The ball went in!An Luo's whole movement was actually not smooth, and he paused twice in the middle, which seemed a bit awkward.But if the ball goes in, it's good.
The audience immediately cheered.Adams and Grant immediately reached out to An Luo and gave him a high five.Paul George and Westbrook, who were standing behind An Luo, also walked over and patted An Luo's butt.
An Luo didn't breathe a sigh of relief. He stood in front of the free throw line and made two empty-handed gestures. He hoped that his arm would remember this feeling and make the next shot.
Soon, everyone fell silent again.An Luo took the basketball from the referee for the second time, still took three shots on the spot, and then raised it in front of his sight.At this time, the players standing on both sides are ready to go, ready to compete for possible rebounds.After a couple of pauses, An Luo threw the ball again.Players from both sides crowded together in an instant, vying for the most favorable position.
"Shh!"
The second penalty was also scored!
At this time, An Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief.He flails his arms and backs quickly to the other three-point line.
Without a timeout, the Raptors' players could only play by themselves.They really have no choice but to try to score a three-pointer.Even if they rushed to the basket and scored a goal, it was still a loss.
Donovan yelled at his players from the sidelines, telling them to lock down the opponent's three-pointers.In fact, there is no need for him to say it, everyone knows it.Basketball was finally given to Leonard, but this time, the Thunder didn't give him a chance.Paul George is always close to him, just not letting the opponent shoot three-pointers.
Leonard finally had to force his shot.The basketball hit the base of the rim, which startled everyone in the Thunder.
The time of the game was over after Leonard shot.Therefore, they have no second chance to attack.Players like An Luo and Westbrook ran wildly on the court the moment the basketball bounced to the free throw line.Although the process was difficult, the end result was beautiful.
(End of this chapter)