NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 249 The Awakened Lion

In the last attack, the Cavaliers failed to score.

such.

At halftime, the score was 56:55, and the Heat took the lead by 1 point.

Xue Liancheng scored 5 points in a row with the final time. He made 4 of 2 shots in this quarter and scored 7 points.

At halftime, he made 11 of 4 shots, contributed 15 points, and had 4 assists.

The overall performance is barely up to par, it doesn't stretch the crotch too much, it's just a bit inefficient.

The commentator also made a half-time summary: "Blatter's bold change played a crucial role. Shumpert's effect in guarding Xue Liancheng was very obvious. It seems that the Cavaliers have found Xue Liancheng's weakness."

Commentator: "So far in the playoffs, Shumpert is indeed one of the best players to defend Xue Liancheng. He is even better than James in leading the defense. He is similar in height and weight to Xue Liancheng, has similar tonnage, and has no strength confrontation. Weak, but Shumpert is faster, has better athletic ability, and has excellent reflexes. This type of player may be the best answer to defend Xue Liancheng."

The commentator suddenly said meaningfully: "Quick reflexes, strong strength, outstanding defensive awareness, similar height and weight to Xue Liancheng? There are many such players, and the Golden State Warriors have such defensive heroes."

The commentator subconsciously asked: "Who?"

The commentator smiled and said: "Iguodala."

The commentator twitched at the corner of his mouth: "It is still unknown whether the Heat can make it through this game. Now thinking about the next round, I am thinking too much."

Commentator: "Haha... Indeed, according to the current tight score situation, the outcome is still uncertain, but I believe that Xue Liancheng will definitely make adjustments in the second half. At the end of the second quarter, he showed signs of recovery. .”

But it's a pity.

The narrator's prediction did not come true.

In the third quarter, Xue Liancheng wanted to use his absolute core strength to hit more.

But the knight is no fool.

When he broke in, they decisively activated a flanking attack to prevent him from eating Shumpert alive.

In this case, when he passes the ball, his teammates will be half-open at best.

Moreover, the people the Cavaliers released were very targeted.

Either Wade or Gasol.

The three-point shooting percentage of the two of them is not very high, nor is it stable. In addition, the Cavaliers' defense is quickly in place, making it impossible for them to shoot or not to shoot.

and so.

His combination of sudden points did not play a big role at this time.

Naturally, he no longer had the desire to attack.

In the third quarter, he basically still had the task of receiving the ball, using his influence to stretch some space and promote the fast attack rhythm.

Occasionally I'll try it out.

But in this game, his touch was really bad, and he felt unstable no matter how he shot.

In this quarter, he made 4 of 1 shots and only scored 2 points.

In this third quarter, Wade is still the main attacker.

The organization and support fell on Gasol's shoulders.

However, the effect was no longer as good as in the second quarter. The Cavaliers also responded, defending Wade more tightly and reacting faster to defend others.

And with the recovery of Irving and Love, the Cavaliers once again opened up the score.

Three quarters are over.

78:83
The Heat only scored 22 points in a single quarter and only 78 points after three quarters.

It doesn't seem to be low.

But compared to the Heat's previous offensive firepower, especially compared to the 52 points in a single quarter in the last game, it has dropped by more than one level.

And the most important thing is that the defense they are proud of failed to show in this game.

On the contrary, the power of the Cavaliers' three giants is beginning to emerge.

James finished, and then Irving followed. After Irving finished, Love also scored three consecutive points.

Their personal abilities were fully displayed in this game.

On the contrary, the Heat have the Big Three.

Although Xue Liancheng's score was not low, in fact, he was choked.

Under Shumpert's high-intensity defense, his invincible breakthroughs in the past were no longer as brilliant.

Whether it was a bulldozing breakthrough or a strong breakout after a pick-and-roll, Shumpert suppressed the rhythm. Coupled with the Cavaliers' just-right defense and defense, it became very difficult for him to act.

There is no longer the ease, freedom, and understatement that I had before.

Besides.

His efficiency is extremely low, his touch is indeed not good, and he has a 15% hit rate bonus. He actually made several open three-pointers but failed to make one. What can he do?
and so.

His failure to shoot a three-pointer caused the defensive space to be doubled.

The inside space is compressed, making it more difficult for him to break through.

There are people inside, and defense help will come at any time. Even if you want to break through, you won't be able to get in.

Sometimes when he rushes in, he cannot use his steps calmly, and his finishing ability at the basket naturally drops sharply.

This creates a vicious cycle.

The more he fails to make a three-point shot, the more the Cavaliers compress the space. The more the space is compressed, the more difficult it is for him to break through.

If he breaks through difficulties, he cannot effectively open up space for his teammates.

If a teammate fails to make a three-pointer, it means that all players are inaccurate and the space is further compressed.

Sometimes during the pick-and-roll, Shumpert failed to follow up in time, leaving a small gap and he failed to make a shot. Then Shumpert would become even more reckless.

This is his status quo.

As for Wade, when the team needed someone to step up in the second quarter, he had already continued his firepower. In the third quarter, maybe he was tired or something, but his efficiency dropped a lot anyway.

As for Gasol?

Attacking tough situations is not his strong point. Since his career, his highest scoring average per game is 14.6 points. This season has improved slightly, but not much.

Can't count on it at all.

In terms of offensive firepower or explosive scoring power, there is no way the Heat's Big Three can compare with the Cavaliers' Big Three.

Narrator: "The situation is not very good for Miami!"

Commentator: "Xue Liancheng shows no signs of recovery, and it becomes difficult for the Heat to score. If this continues, this game may really be the end of Miami."

Commentator: "Yes, Xue Liancheng has stalled, and no one can step forward to continue the firepower for the team. This is Miami's biggest problem at the moment."

Commentator: "Let's take a look at the data first. So far in this game, Xue Liancheng has taken 15 shots and only hit 5 goals. Although he scored 17 points, the shooting rate is really terrible, but... unknowingly In the game, he sent out 7 assists, his court insight and ability to read the game are still very good, and there was no frame drop due to touch issues."

After a pause, the commentator continued: "Let's look at Wade again. He scored 16 points on 7 of 18 shots. He really tried his best. Except for the two of them, no one scored in double figures, which means , the Heat don’t have a third firepower point.”

Commentator: "Looking at it now, we still have to count on Xue Liancheng. If his hand feels a little more open, the situation will be different."

Commentator: "Yes, this is a problem that everyone knows, but Xue Liancheng's performance after three quarters was quite good, with 17 points and 7 assists. You can also ask him to score crazy points to save the savior. This seems unrealistic. .”

In fact, the fans at the scene also felt these problems.

Except for Wade stepping up, there was no third scoring point.

Ibaka scored 11 points on 3-of-9 shooting.

Gasol scored 8 points on 3-of-8 shooting.

These usually stable scoring points are currently performing poorly.

As for other role players, although their shooting percentages are better, you can't count on them.

This is the playoffs.

And they are still facing elimination.

The psychological pressure is very great.

Every attack now basically faces an iron wall. How easy is it to break through and score?

The only thing you can count on is the star player.

But after three quarters, the team fell behind, and the two leading stars were already weak. This situation really made people feel desperate.

The Heat bench has gradually become dull.

But no one gave them time to adjust.

The game is still going on.

In the fourth quarter, Xue Liancheng sat off the court to rest.

Wade leads the substitutes in the battle.

Fortunately, Chalmers, Marcus Morris, Batum and others were strong enough to stabilize the situation for the team.

but……

As the Big Three of the Cavaliers came on stage early, the momentum of the bench players was instantly suppressed again.

The score difference quickly widened to 7 points.

Spoelstra had no choice but to let Xue Liancheng play in advance.

It’s impossible not to play.

With this point difference, once he reaches double digits, he doesn't even have to play.

Even if he has two 100% hit skills, he may not be able to save him.

Come up.

James took advantage of a gap to attack the basket, and Love passed the ball in time.

James used his strong physical talent to force the score.

9 points difference.

Desperation began to build.

The Heat players on the court began to lose sight of their eyes and their faces became dull.

Xue Liancheng, who was advancing with the ball, saw everything and narrowed his eyes.

Momentum is a very mysterious thing.

You can't see it, you can't touch it, but it's real and you can clearly feel it.

he knows.

If he doesn't step up, based on the team's current morale, this game will be over and their season will be over.

and so.

This round, he had few other considerations.

After rushing over, signal to pull away and prepare to forcefully activate the 100% hit skill.

He was afraid that if he didn't use it now, it would be meaningless to use it later.

Do not……

To be precise, whether it is useful or not is highly debatable.

It is very important to save morale and let teammates see hope. The 100% hit skill should play such a role at this time.

Mastery of ideas.

Xue Liancheng faced Shumpert and directly adjusted the rhythm.Drag step forward.

Pull back suddenly.

then.

He was about to jump suddenly.

He has the ability to predict, so he should take a chance and see if Shumpert will take off first.

result.

Shumpert learned the lesson and just bullied him.

Maybe the idea is to wait for him to take off first, and then interfere with his takeoff.

This time.

Xue Liancheng gave up, so he pulled it out and threw it.

really.

After seeing Xue Liancheng's feet off the ground, Shumpert jumped up to block the interference.

Without the 15% hit rate bonus, Xue Liancheng did not expect this goal to be scored.

But the moment the ball flew out, he just wanted to activate the 100% hit skill.

Sudden.

A strong feeling came over me.

There is this ball.

In particular, his ability to predict within 0.6 seconds allows him to sense in an instant that the ball flying out has a beautiful arc, and it feels like the basket is like a vast ocean.

and so……

That is to say, in an instant, he gave up the idea of ​​​​activating the 100% hit skill.

After landing.

He watched nervously as the ball passed by.

The commentator also exclaimed at this time: "What happened to Xue? He threw himself in front of someone?"

Commentator: "It's so unwise. In this situation, the Heat should be more stable and improve their success rate. It is definitely not a wise move to shoot three-pointers now, especially Xue Liancheng's three-pointer feel is so bad in this game. Under the circumstances..."

It's just that the voice did not fall.

Swish!
The commentator was choked on the spot: "..."

The commentator was already exclaiming: "Oh my God! It's in... Xue Liancheng's key ability is indeed strong enough. This goal is so critical. They brought the point difference back to 6 points, which is within a controllable range."

The commentator smiled bitterly: "It's unbelievable. In the first three quarters, Xue Liancheng had several open opportunities but failed to make them. Now he made the shots against people. This psychological quality is too strong. He is a superstar!"

Commentator: "Yes, he stood up at critical moments and injected a boost of strength into the team. This performance is definitely at the level of a superstar."

Xue Liancheng couldn't help but fisted hard when he saw the ball passing through the needle.

Excited to be unbearable.

Even more exciting than the buzzer beater.

In this case, he scored a three-pointer, which was so important.

Not only did he retain the two 100% hit skills, but he also brought the score closer and re-boosted the morale of his teammates.

And the reason why it's important is because there are still more than 9 minutes left before the end of the game.

If you use the 100% hit skill once at this time, you are really putting your life in the hands of others.

Now the score is getting closer without activating the 100% hit skill, which means they still have unlimited hope.

at the same time……

He sent a signal to his teammates: With him in charge, they can shoot with confidence.

The teammates also became excited and roared in celebration.

The bench, in particular, finally came to life, jumping up and down, waving its towel so fast it almost flew up.

of course.

The cheers from the audience also gave them strength.

really.

Off-site attack and defense.

With the Heat team's active defense, the Cavaliers' offense was finally solid.

Look back.

Xue Liancheng pushed the ball over, wondering if he wanted another one?
After all, continuous three-pointers are very lethal and can definitely elevate teammates to an excited state and make opponents heartbroken.

But thinking about it carefully, he still felt that it would be better to stabilize.

The 100% hit skill is too important. With such an anxious score, it is likely that we will have to fight until the last moment.

At that point, a 100% hit skill can kill the game in an instant.

If you use it now, it would be a bit of a waste.

With this idea in mind, he handed the ball to Gasol and started running.

result.

The ball was passed around, but still failed to create a good shooting space.

Or sometimes when there is space, teammates will appear a little hesitant.

If you hesitate, won’t the opportunity be fleeting?
finally.

With 5 seconds left on the clock, the ball was passed back to his hands.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seemed that his teammates still didn't have enough confidence!
The three-pointer just now only briefly boosted morale, but it failed to really make teammates worry-free, or put them into a state of excitement.

This time.

He hesitated again, thinking about whether to activate the 100% hit skill.

After all, it's impossible to rely on him alone. He must bring his teammates back into shape before they can fight the Cavaliers to the end.

Only when the fight reaches the last moment can his 100% hit skill really come into play, sealing the throat with one sword.

Thoughts flashed through my mind.

Gasol has already taken the initiative to come over and block him.

He didn't have time to think, so he quickly went around.

result.

I don’t know if Shumpert is determined that he can’t score three-pointers in a row, or if he feels that if he lets him shoot, he won’t be able to score either...

Anyway, I didn’t follow him.

this time.

Xue Liancheng barely hesitated, pulled it out and threw it.

This is a semi-vacant state.

Because Mozgov had already pounced to cover up the defense, but because the distance between the two was a bit far, Mozgov's move to pounce was very large.

He didn't even stop the car.

It directly invaded Xue Liancheng's starting position, which also violated his cylinder.

Because he has the ability to predict things for 0.6 seconds, he can sense things in advance.

and so.

He had no intention of activating the 100% hit skill and just fell freely.

Mix directly into Mozgov's legs.

Then the whole person fell backward.

really.

beep!
whistle.

Xue Liancheng was lying on the floor. He didn't feel the coldness of the floor, but felt very comfortable.

Three free throws sent over!

Can you be uncomfortable?
Of course, this kind of gift must be accepted politely.

result.

next second.

The scene exploded.

Everyone jumped up and cheered wildly, the thunder was deafening, and the whole stadium was like boiling water.

At this time, Gasol also beat his chest and opened his mouth wide: "Xue, you are so amazing."

Xue Liancheng didn't know that this was not just a shooting foul.

Still a 3+1.

Hey……

Xue Liancheng felt happy.

Does it feel like it's open now?

But it's not right!
When he threw the ball, he obviously felt something was wrong. He felt that the ball would not be...

How did you get in?Could it be that my feelings are not working well?

When he got up and saw the playback on the big screen, he suddenly woke up.

It's not a question of his being unsure at all.

Instead, the ball hit the frame.

It's a ball game.

Ok……

In other words, God was on his side.

This made him feel happier.

Get to the free throw line.

He hit it again solidly.

The point difference came to 2 points.

The Cavaliers urgently called a timeout.

Two consecutive three-pointers brought the 2-point point difference back, and Blatter could not sit still.

The commentator was amazed at this time: "Xue's key ability is really invincible. He was born for the key. He made two consecutive three-pointers, which completely made the home court boil."

Commentator: "Xue Liancheng is really like an awakened lion, full of pressure. He is Miami's last source of confidence. Now it depends on whether other teammates can activate it."

Commentator: "Yes, once activated, the Heat are still very promising in this game."

Commentator: "This game is exciting enough. Let's see if James can respond next."

(End of this chapter)