NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 174 The Top Showdown of Two Rising Stars

Players from both sides reappeared.

When King Cole saw that Gasol continued to play, he was obviously stunned for a moment, then the corner of his mouth twitched, and he almost didn't laugh out loud.

In his opinion, this is the rhythm of death for the Heat.

Knowing that they are playing fast breaks and three-pointers, they still let a big man like Gasol play. Isn't this a birthday star who thinks he has a long life and wants to die?

According to the rhythm of the game just now, Gasol did lag behind. This is a problem that everyone can see.

He didn't trust Spoelstra as a head coach, didn't realize it.

But why did Spoelstra send Gasol Jr. up?
thought here.

He slowly withdrew his smile, his originally refreshing mood suddenly became tangled.

You won't find a way to break his five small lineups, will you?
And this time.

Gasol Jr. is already standing on the sidelines to serve.

There is no doubt that it is still given to Xue Liancheng.

After serving the ball, he trotted out to cover for Xue Liancheng.

Thompson was firmly blocked.

But this time Thompson didn't know why, but he didn't go around and chase.

Xue Liancheng also took a step back immediately.

A three-pointer went up.

Clang.

Did not enter.

However, Ibaka, Batum, and PJ-Tucker did not return to the defense immediately, but squeezed into the penalty area the moment Xue Liancheng shot, and locked their positions.

in contrast.

Barbossa had started running back.

Curry and Thompson stopped on the flanks to watch the show.

In other words, the only people who really grab rebounds are Green and Iguodala.

result.

Naturally, there was no surprise, the offensive rebound was taken by PJ Tucker.

The ball was thrown out again, and it was given to Xue Liancheng who was left unattended.

Open three-point chance.

Shoot again.

Swish.

in.

The sound is equally crisp and pleasant.

The score came back again.

The scene fell into silence in an instant, and the momentum of the warrior's counterattack was extinguished in an instant.

And taking advantage of Green picking up the ball.

The Heat quickly returned to defense.

The Warriors' serve is also really fast. It is estimated that what they want is to drag Gasol to death, or use fast hitting to form a 5-on-4 situation.

pity.

This time the Warriors miscalculated.

Gasol was near the top of the arc just now. After seeing Xue Liancheng's goal, he immediately returned to defense, and there was no situation where he couldn't keep up with the defensive rhythm.

and so.

The Warriors' dream of fast break and counterattack was shattered this round.

Fall into position postwar.

Thompson wants to continue the touch.

Makes a strong three-point shot after catching the ball.

Gone.

Xue Liancheng protected the rebound.

After pushing halfway, he found that there was no chance, so he was no longer in a hurry to attack.

Wait until Gasol comes back.

Complete the pick and roll again.

this time.

Thompson dared not not chase.

Gasol, on the other hand, immediately moved to the other side.

This formed a situation where the two surrounded Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng played the ball immediately.

The moment Gasol received the ball, Barbosa rushed over to help defend him.

Gasol Jr. has quick eyes and quick hands, and immediately gave the vacant Batum.

Another three-point shot.

Xue Liancheng, PJ-Tucker, and Ibaka rushed into the penalty area again and got stuck early.

Clang.

And iron.

This time Ibaka got the rebound smoothly.

Then pass it on.

Facing Thompson's defense, Gasol Jr. directly shot from a high position with a straight arm.

Hit again.

Pulled back to 4 points difference again.

This time.

Cole, the king of the sidelines, turned slightly blue.

He has tasted something.

The Heat suppressed their fast-break offense by grabbing offensive rebounds.

This is definitely a dangerous move.

Because once the Warriors protect the rebounds, the Heat can't stop them after they launch a fast break.

But here is the problem.

They only think about fast breaks, and there are only two people who invest in protecting the rebounds. How can they protect the rebounds like this.

Didn't get the ball.

There is also a shit fast break.

And once they put in three or four people to fight for rebounds, then... how can they launch a fast break?

They are all nesting in the basket and grabbing rebounds.

Can't launch a fast break at all.

and so.

This is not a dangerous move by the soldiers, but to kill them.

thought here.

Cole's face turned a little greener.

He didn't expect Spoel to use this method to destroy the fast break advantage of the five death squads.

Green made another fast serve.

But everyone in the Heat has retreated.

And this time it was sent to Curry.

Tucker is entangled with life and death.

Can't push it at all.

Once again fell into positional warfare.

The Heat offered an adapted version of the 1-4 zone defense.

It's not actually a joint defense.

Because PJ Tucker and Batum are man-to-man, staring at Curry and Thompson.

It can only be said that only Gasol is special, he shrinks the basket, and his defensive position is not fixed. He mainly hovers on both sides of the free throw line.

And his ultimate goal of shrinking under the basket is naturally to protect the basket.

This wonderful defensive tactic is entirely for Gasol alone.

What Spoelstra wants is to play out Gasol's defensive power.

The Warriors did not shoot another three-pointer, but used the screen to play pass and cut cooperation again.

Iguodala and Barbosa entered the restricted area from both sides.

Green first passed to Iguodala.

Iguodala passes to Barbosa on the other side.

It was a perfect fit.

pity.

After Gasol Jr. guarded the basket, Barbosa did not dare to be tough.

Passed back to Andre Iguodala on the other side.

And Iguodala is already flying.

But Ibaka rushed over from behind and slapped the ball out with a slap.

The pass and cut cooperation is blocked.

There are only four seconds left in the clock.

Reluctantly, Thompson could only choose to make a strong shot, and finally hit the iron.

this round.

It can be regarded as an official demonstration of the defensive power of Gasol and Ibaka.

Just because of the deterrence of Gasol's frame protection, Barbosa had to choose to pass the ball.

When Iguodala took off, Ibaka was already in place to assist in the defense, and he directly rewarded Iguodala with a hot pot.

In the end, Thompson had to make a strong shot.

This time.

It is even more uncomfortable to force King Cole.

Once the feeling of three-pointers is not opened, and the cooperation of passing and cutting is blocked, then the five little ones will be very useless.

Because they don't have the ability to protect the frame.

And in the next round.

verified this.

Xue Liancheng and Gasol completed the pick-and-roll and rushed in.

Ibaka on the weak side went in.

Xue Liancheng passed the ball immediately.

No matter what, Ibaka is also a player with an inside body. After rushing up, no defender can stop him.

Directly violently explode the frame.

After Barbosa rushed to the basket, he didn't even dare to jump.

Pulled back to 6 points difference again.

next round.

Thompson broke through with the help of a screen, and after Gasol pressed up, he directly caused him to stop the ball.

Thompson has a bad habit of watching subconsciously after stopping the ball.

Xue Liancheng predicted his passing route in advance and succeeded in stealing directly.

Fast forward.

It echoes with Ibaka from left to right.

After stepping into the three-point line.

Xue Liancheng hit the ground directly to the ball.

After Ibaka copied it, he took advantage of the trend.

Barbosa and Curry didn't dare to take off at all, and could only watch Ibaka complete the explosion again.

This time also exposed the Warriors' weak ability to protect the frame.

No one protected the frame and confronted the inside line, and their basket was bombed by the Heat casually.

The point difference returned to 8 points in an instant.

In this case, the general head coach has long called a timeout.

But the king is not an ordinary person.

He didn't call out, and didn't make any adjustments.

It seems to want to wait.

As for what to wait for.

In fact, everyone knows that.

result.

The third quarter is over.

Neither Curry nor Thompson opened a three-pointer.

But in fact, Curry has already hit 4 three-pointers, and Thompson has 3. Seriously, the output is already very high.

But Cole obviously hopes that the three-point output of the two will be higher.

finally.

The Heat entered the final quarter with a 13-point advantage.

This result.

But it was too unexpected.

Many people didn't even think about it.

Including Xue Liancheng.

Gasol Jr. and Ibaka are newcomers, and he estimates that it will take some time for him to cooperate with the two.

Just like when PJ-Tucker and others arrived before, there will be problems of one kind or another.

did not expect.

It worked so well in the first match.

This is what he found unexpected.

of course.

There are still some internal reasons for the good cooperation.

Ibaka's wingspan, jumping, and speed talents are better than Marcus Morris.

This leaves him with more room for error.

For example, he passed the ball a little bit biased, but Ibaka can still complete the finish well.

And Gasol's awareness of catching the ball and screen awareness are both elite level, and his basketball IQ is very high.

In many cases, his intentions can be understood.

So it works seamlessly together.

Sit down.

Spoel told everyone with a serious face, "Although we are leading, we still have no room for mistakes. You have seen their three-pointers. Once they are opened, they will be unstoppable. So... I hope everyone will not take it lightly."

This can be imagined.

Curry and Thompson's previous three-pointers made a strong sense of pressure on Spoelstra.

Of course Xue Liancheng knew the power of splashes.

So even if he leads by 13 points, he doesn't dare to relax in the slightest.

Once the Splash Brothers go crazy, they can indeed recover the score in minutes.

But they are not gods after all.

Curry was entangled by Tucker for the entire game, lost a lot of physical energy, and never stopped running. How likely is it to explode?

And Thompson?
It seems that people are also crazy. The famous scene of 37 points in a single quarter is heartbreaking.

kindness……

It's as if that day hasn't come yet.

Just ten days later, also at Golden State's home court, the Kings were stunned in the third quarter.

Don't say it.

Everyone would be dumbfounded!

37 points in a single quarter.

What is this concept?
Many teams now occasionally score less than 37 points in two quarters.

Thompson scored 37 points in a single quarter alone, which can scare a person to death, directly breaking the scoring record in a single quarter.

The explosive power of scoring can be seen.

so.

At this time, the Warriors, any team, dare not say that they can win for sure at any time.

This kind of psychological oppression is simply terrifying.

of course.

Once they are inaccurate, the gods will not be able to save them, but this kind of scene is relatively rare.

But the other way around.

Even if they are not allowed, you dare not let them go, which leads to a lot of room for the Warriors to pass and cut, and the role players can play well.

and so.

Even if they are not allowed, they can use their absolute deterrence to win the game.

This is where the Warriors are scary.

but.

The Warriors are not without flaws.

Just like the ability to protect the frame.

It is an irreparable defect.

Once you get on Bogut, there will be no room for you to pass and cut, and your fast break and counterattack ability will also drop significantly.

in this way.

Cole can only give up defense and use extreme offense to destroy the opponent.

As a result, they are sometimes crushed to death by stars with strong breakthrough ability.

In the Heat, there are just two players with strong breakthrough ability.

Dwyane Wade.

And he Xue Liancheng.

Look at it this way, I have the advantage...

Coupled with the double team of Gasol and Ibaka in the penalty area.

Ok……

Everything is wonderful.

Time is slowly passing away in a cranky meal.

The fourth quarter decisive battle.

It started soon.

The substitutes on both sides fought fiercely.

There were still 9 minutes and 32 seconds left, the point difference was still 13 points, and both sides replaced the main force at the same time.

Come up.

Thompson gave the Heat a slap in the face.

After rushing over.

Three-pointer raised his hand.

Hit again.

Xue Liancheng stabilized his mind and let out a deep breath.

Shouldn't be a problem.

As long as they play it safe, everything is still under control.

Fast forward.

When they came to the top of the arc, they chose to rush again. Batum and Ibaka completed the off-ball screen.

Xue Liancheng hit the ground pass, and Ibaka also had a mid-range pass.

12 points difference.

Look back.

Curry slipped, pulled out, covered by Barnes, caught the ball and shot a three-pointer.

in!
9 points difference.

Xue Liancheng raised his eyebrows slightly, what's the matter?

Again?
turn out……

He guessed right.

This round, the Heat's PJ-Tucker missed a basket.

Look back.

Green pushed over and gave it directly to Curry at halftime.

Chasing three points.

Again!

6 points difference.

Off-site attack and defense.

Xue Liancheng broke through and scored, but Batum didn't make any shots.

Warriors attack.

Curry slipped again, suddenly received a pass from Iguodala, and backhanded Gasol for a layup.

and also.

4 points difference.

This is entirely a manifestation of personal ability, and Gasol is in place.

Off-site attack and defense.

After Xue Liancheng and Gasol completed the pick-and-roll, they passed the ball back, and the defense came.

Or Batum was emptied.

Three-point shot.

And iron.

Fortunately, Tucker grabbed another rebound.

Pass it out.

Xue Liancheng rushed directly.

With the cover of Gasol Jr., he made a mid-range shot.

Finally got it.

The bleeding stopped.

6 points difference.

The result turned back.

Curry faced Tucker and directly forced a three-pointer.

There are still three points.

3 points difference.

This time.

Not only the teammates were dumbfounded.

Even Xue Liancheng's face became very ugly.

Another three-pointer, plus a two-pointer.

The on-site commentator exclaimed again and again, "Oh my god, three points are scored, what kind of unnatural feeling is this?"

The commentator was also very shocked, "Scored 11 points in a row, this is the power of the top MVP, and the explosive power of scoring is too powerful."

The commentator asked in surprise, "How many points does Curry have now?"

The commentator replied: "Curry's current score has reached 33 points."

The narrator exclaimed again, "That's amazing, by the way... What stats is Xue now?"

The commentator glanced at it and was equally shocked and inexplicable, "Xue also scored 24 points and 17 assists now."

The narrator exclaimed, "My God, before I knew it, Xue Ye played such a super performance, which made people feel nothing at all."

Commentator: "I think this game will be very exciting, just look at the two top point guards, who can be better."

Curry's scoring explosive power is too explosive, so that the Heat did not slow down.

Ibaka staggered and made a mistake.

This directly gave the Warriors a fast break opportunity.

This time the pass went to Iguodala.

This guy also shot a three-pointer.

open opportunities.

There is no reason not to vote.

Three points are scored.

Straight to tie.

Cheers like a tsunami broke out again at the scene, and everyone stood up excitedly.

Spoelstra's throat was dry on the sidelines, and finally he beckoned and called a timeout.

one way or another.

It is the correct thinking to let the Warriors feel the way they feel.

so...

The difference of 13 points was tied in an instant.

It's not called a pause.

That is God.

There are still 5 minutes and 07 seconds left.

Still plenty.

To make matters worse, their shooting problems.

But Spoelstra did not take Batum down. He arranged, "Batum, you come to cut in, and you can cover with Mark if necessary, and the others line up in three points. Xue, you see the opportunity."

This is also impossible.

Although Batum's offense is numb at present, the defensive end is still quite good, and the effect of defending against Thompson is relatively high.

If Batum is replaced at this time, in case Klay Thompson's touch is also open, it will really be hopeless.

The game restarts.

Xue Liancheng pushed over and stabilized, and then waved.

Before the little Gasol came over, he rushed directly.

Be caught off guard.

Thompson backed away.

All the way to the free throw line.

And this time.

Batum suddenly inserted from the other side.

Under normal circumstances, Xue Liancheng would choose to pass the ball.

But this time.

He did not.

Directly against Thompson for a tough layup.

And Thompson probably also thought that Xue Liancheng would pass on the message, and when he was distracted, he discovered that Xue Liancheng had run away.

After chasing for two steps but not catching up, subconsciously stretched out his hand to pull.

Xue Liancheng took advantage of the situation and completed his shot.

2 points scored.

whistle.

There are also penalties.

The penalty is also hit.

Narrator: "Xue Liancheng also stood up and responded, so he scored 27 points."

Look back.

Curry seems to be on the bar.

Sneak a circle to catch the ball, suddenly speed up and make a small throw.

Also in.

The voice of the narrator exclaimed louder, "My God, the two super guards are really going to be carried. Curry has already scored 35 points. Such a performance is amazing."

The commentator was overjoyed, "This is the drama that fans love to see the most. The duel of top stars, the sparks that come out of the collision, are even more brilliant."

Look back.

Xue Liancheng didn't do it himself.

He used the breakthrough, went directly to the basket, and then returned the high post.

Gasol hit again.

The commentator was also very excited, "Xue already has 18 assists, is this the rhythm of 20+20? It's too strong..."

Commentator, "The two are not giving in to each other!"

Commentator: "The statistics of both sides are the same and so explosive, it depends on who takes the game in the end."

The voice has not fallen.

The other side has rushed over against Tucker, and his blood seems to be boiling.

Two steps to the three-point line.

Pull back the hard shot directly.

A shot from this distance.

At present, no one except Curry dares to do this.

And Curry not only did.

Still put in.

The commentator was going to explode, "Oh my god, this is also scored. The fourth three-pointer in this quarter is 38 points. Curry completely unleashed his firepower in this quarter. Is this going to go to 50+?"

(End of this chapter)