NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 200 Huge problem with mentality

Halftime is over.

The Cavaliers finally trailed the Heat by 61 points 68:7. Their touch dropped in the second quarter and only scored 23 points.

The main reason is that I can't perform well, except for leading the substitute to score two goals at the beginning.

After that, he hung a big zero egg in embarrassment, and didn't even have a chance to score in a sneak attack.

He made 10 of 3 in the first half, and when he played again in the second quarter, he made 4 of 0 shots. He tried three-pointers to no avail, and couldn't make it.

He has never been able to find a solution to the triangle defense formed by Gasol, Ibaka, and Tucker.

Without the threat of fast break counterattack and breakthrough, it is like breaking two arms, and like a tiger without teeth, it can only meow...

Barkley commented, "LeBron has still not been able to find a solution, which surprises me and disappoints me even more."

Everyone knows how strong James is, and they also know that James should not be rushed, such as fast break counterattacks and pick-and-roll breakthroughs, they all need to rush.

There is no doubt that James will be unstoppable once he rushes up.

But no team can do that.

For more than ten years, the reason why James has maintained a stable output is because of this extreme physical talent, eating everything...

result……

In this game, at least in the first half, James was held down.

How does this not surprise Barkley very much.

O'Neal said: "Spoelstra knows LeBron too well, and knows all LeBron's shortcomings and weaknesses. Of course, the Heat's configuration can also keep up with the requirements of Spoelstra's defensive system. PJ-Tucker is a powerful defensive player. The first step is to delay LeBron's impact. Ibaka's ability to assist in defense can further effectively reduce LeBron's impact. Gasol, who has both tonnage and flexibility, is not too bad. The master of the frame is the nemesis of LeBron's attacking the rim, now it depends on how LeBron comes out, if he continues to be invisible, then the game will be difficult for the Cavaliers."

Ernie Johnson: "The two have been talking for a long time, is there any solution?"

Barkley responded first: "It's very simple, the low post can make the Heat look at one thing and lose another, but it's a pity that LeBron's low post skills can't even crush PJ-Tucker. Teach him to be a man."

He speaks very loudly and arrogantly.

In fact.

Barkley is also qualified to say that, the title of "flying pig" is not in vain.

Ernie Johnson: "Shaq, what do you do?"

O'Neal: "Actually, when completing the pick-and-roll, LeBron has a certain shooting space. As long as his three-pointer is more accurate, it will make the Heat very uncomfortable. Unfortunately... LeBron's outside touch in this game does not seem to be good. How about it."

Barkley mentioned one more point: "Needless to say anything else, if LeBron is more stable in the middle distance, he can still penetrate the Heat's defense. It's really a pity. These scoring methods, LeBron has not been able to maintain stability so far."

Ernie Johnson concluded, "That's true. In fact, LeBron's low-post skills, three-pointers, and mid-range shooting are still good, but this game is abnormal. It should be related to psychological pressure."

Barkley: "LeBron wants to prove himself too much."

O'Neill smiled: "Is it possible that this is due to PJ-Tucker?"

Barkley and Ernie Johnson froze for a moment.

like……

It makes sense.

PJ-Tucker is a power player, and those who are particularly good at defense are power forwards and defenders.

It doesn't mean that it can be completely defended, but it is still very good at disrupting the rhythm of offensive players.

When James is in the low post, PJ-Tucker can not only defend, but also use defensive awareness to effectively interfere.

Like when James breaks in and jumps in the middle distance, PJ-Tucker will hang the meat first, slowing down James' breakthrough speed, and making James lose the feeling of shooting when he takes off.

These things are subtle and imperceptible, but they really exist.

Ernie Johnson sighed at this time: "If you put it this way, the Heat's configuration is really meant to restrain LeBron."

Barkley: "It depends on whether LeBron can adjust in the second half. After all, as a superstar in the league, it is possible to explode at any time."

O'Neill smiled: "LeBron has been a little out of balance by Xue Liancheng's continuous slap in the face. The most important thing in the second half is to stabilize his mentality first."

Ernie Johnson changed the subject: "Then let's take a look at the Heat. All the members played well in the second quarter. On the contrary, Xue Liancheng scored 19 points in the first quarter, but his state slipped in the second quarter. I scored a lot and only scored 8 points. In the second half, if the state is affected by physical strength and the state further declines, it will be very difficult for the Heat."

Barkley has a different opinion: "This is not necessarily the case. The Heat's configuration is very balanced, with both offense and defense. There will always be someone who can stand up and continue to output firepower. This is still the case of the lack of Dwyane. Otherwise, the Heat will be even more terrifying."

O'Neill coughed lightly and reminded: "8 points is already a lot. Xue Liancheng scored 27 points in the first half alone, which is scary enough."

Ernie Johnson was stunned for a moment, then laughed dumbly.

As if... indeed.

A player who can score 27 points at halftime can already be described as unstoppable.

And he actually felt that Xue Liancheng's performance was not good enough. After he realized it, he himself felt a little ridiculous.

It doesn't make sense...

If calculated in this way, Xue Liancheng will cut 50+, which is really to the point where gods block and kill gods, and Buddhas block and kill Buddhas.

Even if you take a step back and convert to 8 points in a single quarter, it is still 30+.

How could it be bad?

Barkley made a prediction at this time: "The Cavaliers should change their defensive strategy in the second half. If Xue Liancheng is really allowed to do whatever he wants, then it's okay?"

But O'Neal said: "Actually, I think the Cavaliers' defensive strategy is right. Cutting off Xue Liancheng's pass is equivalent to destroying the Heat's offensive system. The reason why the Heat can be so vigorous in this game is entirely due to Xue Liancheng. Super play, and the Heat can maintain firepower in the second quarter, also because other players continue to stand up, I think...the Cavaliers must implement this defensive strategy if they want to win the game."

Barkley frowned and said, "But with Xue Liancheng's current state, if Xue Liancheng is allowed to attack the basket, it may not be so easy for the Cavaliers to win."

Ernie Johnson: "Is it possible...to replace Xue Liancheng?"

Barkley and O'Neal immediately blurted out, "LeBron?"

The effect of James defending Xue Liancheng alone is still very good.

Doing so can effectively reduce Xue Liancheng's efficiency and at the same time accelerate the loss of Xue Liancheng's physical strength.

Indeed a good choice.

as predicted.

The third quarter begins.

James came up to defend Xue Liancheng.

When Xue Liancheng saw James, he was also slightly stunned.

It still came.

The two got entangled during the Christmas game. At that time, in the second half of the first quarter, James really defended him to death.

Because he lost his strength advantage and tonnage advantage, it was equivalent to abolishing his breakthrough ability at once.

In the end, he figured out a way to break through the card position, and he regained his offensive rhythm, and even scored more than a dozen points on James' head in a row.

just now.

Time passes.

Xue Liancheng's predictive ability has evolved, and he has mastered all major skills. In terms of strength, he is indeed much stronger than at Christmas.

But when facing James, he still dare not underestimate him.

The pressure on his body suddenly increased.

When playing Irving, he doesn't need to pick and roll, and can use his strength and tonnage advantages to complete the breakthrough.

But facing James, a pure one-on-one breakthrough is absolutely unworkable, and a pick-and-roll must be called.

Think so.

Xue Liancheng has already reached out his hand to signal.

James said coldly, "Aren't you quite arrogant just now? Why is it called a pick-and-roll?"

Obviously.

Seeing Xue Liancheng's serious attitude, he, who was suppressed for the whole half, finally found a gap to release.

The mood can be imagined.

Xue Liancheng was a little surprised.

Since contacting James, the number of times they have formally spoken is very few, and they can be counted with a slap.

Basically, you don't like me, and I don't want to like you, and the two look at each other in a state of disgust.

even……

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is hostile.

After all, the number of conflicts between the two is more than the number of conversations.

If you must speak, it is basically a tit-for-tat for the referee's judgment, either with a knife or a thorn.

And now.

James actually spoke.

Although the same is not a good thing.

But still very unexpected.

It's an "honor" that No.1 in the league condescends to talk to him.

Naturally, he would not have a good tone, and said sarcastically, "I'm not as arrogant as you. I scored a goal and celebrated with the domineering step, haha..."

James' face turned ugly for a moment: "The skill of the mouth is good."

Xue Liancheng smiled and asked back: "My skill is not bad, I got 27 points, uh...by the way, how many points did you get?"

James' whole face was blue.

It is not unheard of to score only 6 points in the half.

But compared to Xue Liancheng's 27 points, it is very embarrassing.

Although it has a huge relationship with the defensive strategies of both sides.

But there is a saying that says that the strong never complain about the environment, especially the superstars.

Even if he strictly guards against death, as a top star, he will have his own way to solve the problem, and then kill the Quartet.

And now the result is.

He couldn't solve it.

Didn't this throwing knife hit the bull's-eye?

From the outside world's point of view, he was blown away by Xue Liancheng.

Because as the core of the team, you have to compare the data alone, and don't consider issues such as tactics and real conditions.

Didn't Xue Liancheng just embarrass him by bluntly stating the score comparison between the two?
Xue Liancheng: "Why aren't you talking?"

James: "..."

He was stunned speechless.

What else can I say?
And this time.

Little Gasol had already mentioned it, and Xue Liancheng didn't bother to waste any more words.

Accelerate around.

In the face of Mozgov's delay, a slight swing.

then.

Suddenly drilled through the gap between Mozgov and Gasol Jr.

James just lost it.

Mozgov was also left behind.

in this way.

Xue Liancheng turned into a Pingchuan.

Love and JR-Smith pretended to go in and block.

But not completely blocked.

I don't know if it's because of a communication problem between the two, a tactical arrangement problem, or just a simple delay.

The end result was to watch Xue Liancheng rush to the frame.

Wipe basket with ease.

At this moment.

In fact, James has already chased him, and even took off to perform a chasing game.

But because it's too far away.

James nailed an empty board.

The ball went into the box.

Xue Liancheng, who rushed out of the bottom line, turned his head again and spread his hands directly towards James.

did not speak.

Just spread out.

This time.

James' face changed color again like a pig's liver, and the veins on his neck were directly stretched.

If it was said that Xue Liancheng spread his hands before, although it was also very hateful, he was clearly mocking him.

But that was Owen's defense after all, and it had little to do with him.

It's different now.

Under his defense, Xue Liancheng still scored easily.

The irony of spreading hands, it can be said that arsenic has been added to the poison, killing people and killing people.

It's just disgusting!
Extremely hateful!

Look back.

James tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart, and did not choose to attack.

Do some catching the ball tasks.

In the end, Irving went straight to the basket, and Mozgov made a dunk to score easily.

But seeing his opponent clapping his hands to celebrate, he was not at all happy, but his face became more gloomy.

It's too much!

The strength of defense against Irving and Mozgov is less than one-tenth of his defense.

Isn't this clearly aimed at him?
There is no reason for this...

Off-site attack and defense.

Xue Liancheng still chose to pick and roll with Gasol Jr.

Repeated tricks.

Mozgov made all the preparations to plug the gap.

But because the defensive position is too biased to this side, there is no delay effect at all.

Xue Liancheng took one step past him.

Fortunately.

James was not blocked, he chased after Xue Liancheng.

This time, the other players of the Cavaliers were even less defensive. They almost pushed two steps over, stretched out their hands and gave up.

What they look forward to is James' nailboard ability.

but……

Xue Liancheng was able to use his footsteps to tease James during the Christmas game.

Well now.

He can still use his feet to finish.

Came to the basket to brake.

Take a step forward.

A posture of laying up with a low hand.

James had to adjust his position, trying to cross the interference.

result.

Xue Liancheng retracted.

Even pulled in the other direction.

James didn't have time to think, so he had to fly over.

Because the distance is far away.

It's impossible not to pounce.

However, Xue Liancheng took another step sideways with a short body, and directly reversed the basket.

James opened his mouth, and his gallbladder burst for a while.

so...

It's just too cunning.

While preventing him from rushing up, he also used his footsteps to pull him to the limit.

The most important thing is that he was blocked, and Xue Liancheng caught him when he wanted to get stuck.

In this case, he had to pounce.

But if you rush, that's the ending now.

In one word: try your best...

And this time.

Xue Liancheng turned around and spread his hands again.

James gritted his teeth and looked at Xue Liancheng's disgusting expression.

He clenched his fists.

It finally loosened up slowly.

Barkley: "Xue Liancheng's footsteps are too good. If there is no defense, James can't stop him at all!"

O'Neill: "That's right, not only that, but Xue Liancheng became more and more excited, and spread his hands to LeBron again, and the expression of spreading his hands was very embarrassing."

Ernie Johnson's focus was different, "Um, LeBron clenched his fist, trying to... loosen it..."

O'Neal was overjoyed: "Haha... LeBron is mad!"

But Barkley shook his head: "LeBron's mentality has indeed had a huge problem. This should be the first time in his career that he has lost his composure?"

Along the way.

James will always impress the public on the court without any surprises, as if no one can stop his progress,

As long as you stand on the field, you seem to be in control of everything.

This is the arrogance of the arena...

And it is this kind of temperament that has convinced many fans.

In addition, James' performance on the field is also very stable, with only a handful of single-digit scores in a single game.

It is often 20+5+5, so people feel that no one can stop James.

And James rarely shows his irrational side on the court.

Because relying on personal ability can solve the problem, it is naturally impossible to be irrational.

This is the public's impression of James.

Like today's game.

The scene of clenching fists has never been seen in more than ten years.

As you can imagine...

How turbulent and surging the anger in James' heart is now.

It really looked like it exploded.

Xue Liancheng also found that James made a fist, and was immediately happy, "What? Are you going to make a fist?"

His voice was not loud, but not too small.

The surrounding teammates of both sides heard it all at once, and rushed over one after another.

The smell of gunpowder was instantly ignited.

PJ-Tucker took the lead in blocking Xue Liancheng, and Ibaka, Batum and others quickly joined the ranks of top chesters.

James was also quarantined.

but.

He stared at Xue Liancheng with chills.

Xue Liancheng sneered from the bottom of his heart.

Who are you fooling?
Not only did he not restrain himself, he stretched out his hand again and spread it out to James.

While spreading, he also smiled sinisterly.

so...

If you scare anyone, don't scare him.

Tell the truth.

He really wanted to see how the League No.1 looked in a mess.

pity.

Never had a chance.

If James dares to make a move, he will have a field fight with him up and down.

Make it worthwhile for the audience to buy tickets.

pity.

My big James is a bit cowardly...

When James saw Xue Liancheng spread out again, his eyelids twitched wildly.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and turned his head away.

possible……

He was afraid of seeing Xue Liancheng's unbeatable expression again, so he couldn't help but do it.

The referee came over in a hurry at this time and quickly separated the people.

In fact, they are also psychologically prepared, thinking that this game will definitely happen in one way or another.

After all, the grievance coefficient between the two teams is too high.

But they never expected that the person who provoked the trouble turned out to be LeBron James, which was far beyond their expectations!

don't say...

Give them a big jump.

This is League No.1!

In terms of image, it is not allowed to fight on the field.

And the audience on the sidelines were already cursing wildly.

Anyway, there are all kinds of ugly words.

Basically, it was aimed at Xue Liancheng.

Not only are they surfing the Internet, but they are also very good at surfing in reality.

(End of this chapter)