NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 329: Alliance No. 1 that has suffered repeated defeats?
The final score was fixed at 91:108. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Knicks by 17 points.

This result was absolutely unexpected.

Everyone thought that Cleveland would learn from its shame and act bravely. After all, the pre-game mobilization and various exaggerations have reached the top.

Everyone thought the Cleveland Cavaliers were ready for a fight to the death.

result.

This preparation only lasted for three quarters, and it collapsed within 4 minutes of the last quarter and exploded on the spot.

In fact, if you look carefully, the Cavaliers' score in the fourth quarter was not low, scoring 23 points. For a total score of 91 points, there is not much problem with this single quarter score.

The problem lies on the defensive end. They actually allowed the Knicks to score 43 points in a single quarter. Especially at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Knicks' scoring exploded, while the Cavaliers only relied on Irving to maintain their remaining dignity.

Or to put it another way, the Cleveland Cavaliers were beaten to death by Xue Liancheng and Oladibo.

Xue Liancheng scored five consecutive hits, including a 3+1, while Oladipo scored 9 points in a row and was the one who kicked off the counterattack.

The two men directly pressed the knight to the ground and rubbed him...

而薛连城全场21投10中，爆砍35分14助攻6篮板，命中率又回到了47.6%，效率绝对看得过去。

In addition to the scoring explosion in the final quarter, he also sent 6 assists in a single quarter, helping the team accelerate and kill the game in one fell swoop.

This shows how much Xue Liancheng contributed to the victory of this game.

Another hero, Oladipo, took 12 shots in the first three quarters and only hit 3 goals, with a shooting percentage of only 25%. He was a true ice shooter, and he made 6 of 1 three-pointers and only scored a pitiful 9 points.

At the end of the game, Oladipo's personal data reached 18 of 9, with an overall shooting percentage of over 8%, 3 of 37.5 three-pointers, and a three-point shooting percentage of 23%. He scored 6 points, 3 rebounds and [-] assists. data.

It still looks top-notch.

The two scored 58 points together, accounting for more than half of the team's score. They were really sharp.

Oladipo's supporting role for Xue Liancheng was finally fully demonstrated in the fourth quarter.

In the past, when the team was in trouble, Xue Liancheng would usually be the only one to force himself up, or play low-post singles, and almost always rely on him to break the game.

Now, the arrival of Oladipo has broken this situation and become Xue Liancheng's real right-hand man. When he needs to score, he can stand up and score continuously, which is the perfect preparation for Xue Liancheng's explosion.

Especially the ball that flew into the frame in a single attack showed Oladipo's personal strength, which should not be underestimated.

Lopez did not get any advantage in the hand-to-hand battle. He made 11 of 4 shots and only scored 10 points. However, he had 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. It can be seen that he worked very hard in the interior.

It can be regarded as playing the role of an inside pillar.

PJ Tucker made 7 of 2 shots and only scored 5 points, but this is normal. No one expects him to score many points. As long as he seizes the open opportunities, he will complete the task perfectly.

In addition to 5 points, he also had 6 rebounds and 2 assists, which is still good.

Crowder had 7 points, the expelled David West had 4 points, Ilyasova had 6 points, Jeff Green had 9 points, Tyler Johnson had 7 points, and Rooney had 2 points.

In this game, except for Jeff Green, the substitute players did not play much time, but they were still able to contribute a very strong force to the team and scored 28 points, which is a good addition to the team. Firepower.

骑士这边，詹姆斯20投10，爆砍31分6助攻11篮板的超级数据。

That's right!

This is James' data.

Who would have thought that a man who made 7 of 2 shots at halftime would score 31 points in the whole game. In addition to his explosive performance in the third quarter, James continued to explode in the fourth quarter, scoring 6 points on 4 of 13 shots, competing with Xue Liancheng in the final quarter. The posture of a king.

But that's just an impression based on the data. Anyone who has watched the game knows what it's like.

Especially at the beginning of the fourth quarter, during those four black minutes, except for Irving who stood up stubbornly, everyone else was confused.

Including James, the head of the team, became invisible and disappeared.

And when the score reached 20+, I, Zhan, came.

He really raised his fist like a hammer and chopped wildly, 13 in a single quarter!This is not a simple data.

It can be seen how crazy James was when he started playing.

Irving's statistics are not very good. He made 22 of 8 shots and only scored 21 points. He looked really ordinary and embarrassing.

But Xue Liancheng, who is facing him, knows that Irving is not that simple.

Except for the stinky habit of being obsessed with singles sometimes, other times it's pretty good, especially when the team is in dire straits, they stand up again and again.

To put it bluntly, Irving only scores the hard-to-eat points, such as the offensive time is running out, the team can't open up the situation, and someone needs to stop the bleeding. Irving is basically doing these tasks.

Under strict defense, being able to maintain this hit rate is actually quite good.

If Xue Liancheng's skills hit 100%, he would be miserable.

and so……

Throughout the game, Irving was more like the core of the team.

And if you look at the statistics after the game, then I, James, are invincible and unmatched.

of course.

The performance of the two giants is still barely passable. After all, there is the third giant Love as a foil...

Guo Fu scored 7 of 1 and only scored 5 points. Love was determined to bear this responsibility, and it had reached the point where he had to carry it.

But he also had 13 rebounds. It was obvious that he worked very hard. Did he feel bad?

Then shoot less.

But this is the original sin. If you don’t keep up with your scores and don’t increase your scores like crazy, then you just don’t perform well and everyone will scold you.

There is no reason for this kind of thing, because fans’ impression of you comes from your data.

If you score a few points every day, it will be difficult for others to take you seriously.

In addition, TT Thompson performed well, with 10 points and 12 rebounds, which can be regarded as a huge contribution to the team.

For the rest, no one scored in double figures.

competition is over.

James walked to the locker room without looking back.

Brat also had a grimace and walked back with heavy steps.

Not to mention the others, the frustration of losing aside, the most important thing is that they know that something big will definitely happen next, and it will probably be a big earthquake.

Xue Liancheng, as the best player in the game, was interviewed by reporters on site.

Reporter: "Xue, congratulations on winning another duel. Can you talk about your feelings against James?"

Xue Liancheng smiled: "If it were Owen, I could talk to him, right? He has nothing to say."

The reporter's expression brightened instantly, "Do you think James is vulnerable?"

Xue Liancheng: "When you asked this question, you actually already had the answer in your mind, didn't you?"

The reporter was speechless for a moment. She didn't dare to openly trash talk James.

After all, if she said it, she would definitely be sprayed all over her body tomorrow, and she might even be attacked and harassed when she goes out.

And Xue Liancheng said, that's okay...

That's not to say that it's completely fine. At least he won't incur the abuse of James fans now. After all, he has really won thoroughly in many duels.

James is vulnerable. It can be said to be an established fact here in Xue Liancheng.

Since it is a fact, no matter how bad James fans act, they can't do anything to him.

of course.

It is impossible for Xue Liancheng to say it bluntly. If he directly said that James was trash and vulnerable, it would give people a very crazy attitude and would not be conducive to his image.

The most important thing is that he just doesn't want to discuss James, just like James doesn't discuss him. The two people may have different reasons for not talking about each other, but the reason is the same.

You don't talk about me, and I don't bother to talk about you. Both parties lie in each other's blacklist and gather ashes.

Reporter: "The outside world regards you and LeBron as lifelong enemies. What do you want to say about this?"

When Xue Liancheng heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "Pfft...Have you ever seen a lifelong enemy who has never defeated his opponent?"

Although I hate to mention it, this is really funny.

He wasn't sure why he could beat James every time. Maybe the cruel words he said back then came true?

But what must be admitted is that he is really not afraid of James.

Because James' offensive method is too simple, his unique skill is to rush up. Whether it is a fast break or a pick-and-roll breakthrough, the only condition is to rush to the basket.

Once the defensive line shrinks and a big center protects the frame underneath, James will directly degenerate into an ordinary All-Star.

Three points are average.

The mid-range is also average.

Low position is more general.

pace?

what is that?
Basically none.

and so……

Once James fails to rush forward, he will basically only be able to do fast break arrows and score some simple points.

James' personal performance is sometimes tied to the status of his teammates.

If others cannot make three-pointers and open up space for James, then James is likely to be pressed to death. This is something Popovich has the most experience with.

If others are in good condition, James can use breakthroughs to tear up space and make you pay a heavy price.And if other people feel great, then James can really kill them.

of course.

There are no absolutes.

After all, James feels his hand is open, and if he is in good condition, it will really be like killing someone when someone blocks him, and killing Buddha when he blocks Buddha.

After all, as a superstar, ordinary players cannot be compared to ordinary places.

Reporter: "Then who do you think is your lifelong enemy?"

Xue Liancheng said: "The enemy of life is determined through countless games, not the upper lip touching the lower lip. I don't know who my lifelong enemy is..."

These reporters are just using their current fame to make excuses.

May I ask?

Whose reputation is not earned?
The so-called lifelong enemies only emerged after many, many years. Looking back, we found that the two sides had been competing on the same level for many, many years.

Like a champion!Personal performance!What a personal honor!What a personal achievement!And personal influence!
And so on, the two sides are equally matched, and it is difficult to distinguish Zhong Bo. This is called a real lifelong enemy.

Like Magic and Bird, they had a bit of that feel in the 80s.

During their peak years, everyone won most of the championships, shared most of the regular season MVPs and finals MVPs, and their personal data performance was also on par with their opponents.

This is a bit like a lifelong enemy.

Including Kobe and Duncan, actually a little bit.

It's just that Duncan is an inside player and his influence is not that wild, so the two don't seem to match up well.

But in fact, they were all competing and competing for more than ten years at their peak.

The most important thing is the championship, which started in 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 09, and 10 years, spanning the entire first ten years of the new century.

They have always been fighting for the championship, and they have met many times in the playoffs. They can be regarded as the unparalleled duo in the new century.

As for 14 years?
That was a chapter between the Heat's Big Three and Duncan.

and so……

Players who can be called his lifelong enemies cannot be seen for the time being. You need to look back ten years later to know whether they are there or not.

of course.

There are no lifelong enemies, but there are a few players to be afraid of.

For example, if someone like Curry Thompson goes crazy and says he will kill you, he will really kill you in minutes.

And Du Shubao can barely be counted as half. After all, you can't guard someone who can't defend you. Whether Du Shubao can play well or not depends entirely on Du Shubao's own state and final physical reserves.

Smart defensive players don't expect to defend Du Shubao, but make Du Shubao fall to the ground every time he shoots, and that's pretty much it.

As for other players?

It's not to the point where he's afraid.

Reporter: "You hit five consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter, which penetrated Cleveland like bullets. How did you maintain such an explosive state in the last two quarters?"

Xue Liancheng: "The feeling of shooting comes, and it hits the target. It's that simple."

The reporter finally raised another issue: "Do you think you can beat James next time we meet?"

Xue Liancheng: "As long as our teammates can maintain this state, we can defeat any opponent."

Seeing that Xue Liancheng was not fooled, the reporter could only end the interview angrily.

And after the game.

The whole league really exploded.

Almost all the media in the sports section are putting this matchup on the front page.

"Xue Liancheng VS James, Xue Liancheng completed a double play"

"Failed again!"Is James really unable to overcome Xue Liancheng's hurdle? 》

"It's time to reflect on James' importance to the Cavaliers"

"If changes don't happen, Cleveland is doomed"

"Without James, the Cavaliers win!"With James, the Cavaliers completely lost? 》

Not only was the media turbulent, but the fans also exploded.

"Now it's been verified what it means to be embarrassed about who is missing, right?"

"Why can the Cavaliers win without James? Because no one is fishing, no one is distracted..."

"It really makes me sick. The ball flew over and you tried to hide. What the hell were you thinking?"

"When he needed to step up in the fourth quarter, he was like a puppet with the power cut off, standing there motionless. You are a superstar! You are No. 1 in the league! What are you doing?"

"What a disappointment! I am so disappointed!"

"You still have the nerve to say that you are the No. 1 in the alliance and the face of the alliance? Have you ever seen the No. 1 in the alliance that has repeatedly failed and never defeated its opponents?"

"Disband where you are, don't bother, you can't beat New York."

"I suggest that LeBron jumps out of his contract next year and joins New York with a minimum salary. In this case, your chances of competing for the championship will be greatly improved."

"That makes sense. Let's go to New York and play as a substitute."

"Haha... It's so heartbreaking!"

"You are wrong. Once LeBron goes to New York, he will resume his status as No. 1 in the league. Why? Because Xue Liancheng has turned into a shooter and moved around."

Almost all of them were criticizing and mocking James, stepping on the floor and rubbing James wantonly.

And the local Cleveland forum also exploded in an instant.

"I'm a loser. I've never won. What excuse do I have this time?"

Zhan Mi replied: "This is really not a matter of excuses. It was the sudden outbreak of the other party. The monstrous flood is really beyond the control of the gate."

It exploded directly below.

"Uh! In other words, it's someone else's fault for losing the game? Do you want to see what you're talking about?"

"What's the excuse? It's simple. Love is 7 for 1 and will be cut off..."

"Inefficient players like Irving should retire where they are."

"JR Smith and Shumpert both packed up and left."

"And that stupid Mozgov, what are you doing under the basket, preventing me from breaking through, get out..."

Almost all, all in the yin and yang of James.

And the James fans are still trying to save their respect: "It's so funny. Is the loss the responsibility of one person? Besides, James has 31+6+11 and his field goal percentage is over [-]%. Did he perform poorly? It's impossible to argue the crime. On James’ head.”

"Damn, I'm so shameless. How many points did James score in the first 4 minutes of the fourth quarter? Say..."

"He knows it better than anyone else. The funniest thing is that after the final score difference reached 23, he got excited and dunked loudly."

"Yeah! 13 points in a single quarter is awesome! Just bluff people who didn't watch the game. Are you bluffing me here?"

"No... As the boss of the team, you are irresponsible. Who is responsible? Are you letting the lowest-paid players take the blame for you?"

"Distribute the ball, just turn your head and hide. This is what the team leader should do. You answer me."

"Just asking, did you win the last game without James? Did you win?"

"You have no responsibility. That's fine. If you meet Xue Liancheng in the future, don't do it. That way you have no responsibility."

"Wake up, his title as No. 1 in the league is no longer guaranteed. If he doesn't improve himself, Xue Liancheng, the back wave, will soon leave him on the beach."

"The game was pretty good. I know it best in the first 4 minutes of the fourth quarter. He made mistakes, lost his mind, and played hard. In the end, he didn't dare to play. This is what James did during that time."

Even the local fans finally couldn't bear it any more and started lashing out at James.

As for the post-game press conference, James did not participate.

Blatt could only take Irving with him, but he arrived too late.

The reporters at the scene were immediately in an uproar.

What are you doing?

The ball was lost and I didn’t even attend the press conference...

Are you too embarrassed to see anyone?

Or are you afraid of facing the truth?
What a coward!
This is the inner complaint of most media.

And Frank of "FOX Sports" directly dealt a heavy blow: Has the No. 1 position in the league been replaced?

As soon as this edited article came out, it directly detonated the world basketball world.

of course.

The most important thing is that it was reprinted into the country, causing carnival among domestic fans.

The NBA represents the highest competitive level of basketball, so being No. 1 in the league means that he is the best basketball player in the world.

Xue Liancheng=The best basketball player in the world?

(End of this chapter)