From sparring to superstar

Chapter 242 240. Aviation control, take off is prohibited!
When the Clippers attacked, the Raptors players adjusted their defensive formation under the leadership of Olajuwon.

The first few rounds were caught off guard, but now Olajuwon has seen clearly the playing style of the opposing lineup.

It's not a particularly advanced and sophisticated tactical coordination, but the simplest "two guns" style of play, Bibby + Jordan, coupled with Li Ao who responds to the transfer, the inside line is mainly responsible for covering and eating cakes.

The Raptors' starting lineup is 4-to-1 defensively. When Olajuwon is physically strong, their defense is top-notch. Tonight Carter defended very hard. Under the leadership of Olajuwon, their defensive performance is at the top this round. All levels belong to the upstream level.

Morris Peterson went to guard Jordan, and Carter continued to pinch Li Ao.

Carter is tough enough to stand up to Jordan, and Morris Peterson can't stand it even more, but he has a strong ability to switch defenses. After Jordan is passed by, he actively makes up for the bottom line and blocks Matt Harprin from cutting into the frame.

Alvin Williams' offense is mediocre, but his defense is top-notch, just like Bibby, who is dead without the ball.

Jordan went deep and was pinched by Olajuwon and Antonio Davis. Fortunately, O'Neal went to the flank to help Li Ao block Carter. Li Ao cut into the short distance to catch the ball, but he still couldn't get rid of the defense. Antonio David S stood in front of him.

His teammates didn't have good chances to catch and shoot the ball, so Li Ao chose to face Antonio Davis with a fadeaway jumper!
The angry posture made the fans on the scene exclaim, but it was a pity that they didn't enter.

Li Ao almost fell to the ground again, and quickly retreated after standing still.

This backward shooting posture is still in the middle and long range. It is too difficult to find the feeling at close range. It is better to use the hook at close range.

Li Ao caught up with Carter who was running forward, and the two continued to pinch each other. Faced with each other's small movements, neither of them evaded, but compared who pinched harder, and the position of the pinch was more tricky and painful. Time to use the experience when I was awkward with my deskmate.

When he reached the three-point line, Li Ao immediately let go of Carter and stayed inside the line. Just as he thought, Carter did not receive the serve and advance, so he must be ready to attack with the ball.

Olajuwon commanded his teammates to pull away. When he served the ball, he ordered Antonio Davis to find the rushing position but don't rush in, stay threatening, and leave room for Alvin Williams to cut in.

After Carter and his teammates settled down, they went straight to the basket, facing Jermaine O'Neal's supplementary pull bar for a layup...Miss!
Although I didn't make it, the chances are already good, it's just a matter of feel.

Although Olajuwon is old, as a top player in history, he tried his best to help Carter create the conditions for attacking the frame by commanding his teammates to move, making up for Carter's lack of command ability.

Carter starts to attack, Jordan's side also starts to attack, and the two flying men have a wonderful... iron duel.

Li Ao handed over the offense to Jordan and Bibby. The offensive end ran to respond, and he devoted his energy to defense. The three major outside stars of the Clippers had a clear division of labor.

In the middle of the first quarter, the Raptors clung to the score... 11 to 8, the Clippers led the Raptors by 3 points and entered the official timeout!
With this score, the fans in front of the TV felt hot, but the fans at the scene were very excited.

Li Ao and Carter fought hand-to-hand throughout the entire process, Carter's breakthrough and Jordan's back-to-back confrontation, Bibby's distribution of the ball and Olajuwon's on-court command... There are many things that can only be experienced in person.

Of course, in such a game, although the players played vigorously, it was also uncomfortable.

Back on the bench, Li Ao complained: "Do the eastern teams have iron-blooded talents? The opponents are even stronger than us. We beat the Suns and Trail Blazers first...it's all Michael's fault!"

Jordan (╬￣盘￣): "Please tell me clearly, how can you blame me?"

"Eastern teams tried their best to defend you back then, and it became a habit."

Jordan: (**||)
It seems so ha!

Is this being exaggerated?But why did he feel so awkward?It's worse than being scolded, but I can't refute it.

He just sat and sulked and tried to play better when he returned to the court after the break.

The teammates were fighting fiercely, but they all smiled when they saw this scene, and the pressure of being overwhelmed by the iron-blooded battle was greatly reduced.

...

The Clippers sent a combination of Bibby, Big Q, Li Ao, Odom, and O'Neal.

The Raptors sent Chris Childs, Carter, Darius Miles, Antonio Davis, and Olajuwon.

Wilkens' original rotation plan was to send two pitchers, Dell Curry and Tracy Murray, to the second team to strengthen the offense, but these two are now at their age and have reached the stage of negative defensive effects. Can continue to hit the defense.

Not only that, he didn't even dare to let Olajuwon rest, if he kept Oakley, who averaged 9.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game last season... He once again cursed the Raptors management in his heart, if McGrady, Oakley, Mark Jackson Stay, he is absolutely confident to break through the East.

As long as the salary is paid, the championship lineup can be steadily formed, and it is a salary that meets the market price without a premium contract. This is a good thing, but any team cannot let it go, but their team is different.

Back from the timeout, the Clippers have the ball.

Bibby + Odom + Li Ao, the Clippers second team sent this core combination. Wilkens, who is in the 29th year of coaching, expected it and made a good defensive arrangement.

But Bibby's choice after receiving the serve surprised the Raptors players who were ready to defend. He passed to Li Ao who was close to the three-point line at a 45-degree angle on the left!

Li Ao leaned sideways against Darius Miles to protect the ball. After Bibby pulled to the corner on the weak side, he lobbed the ball to the left of the three-second zone. Jermaine O'Neal caught the ball with his back and singled Olajuwon!
Jermaine O'Neal didn't play with his footsteps, he just chiseled hard, and the confrontation came as much as he wanted.

Olajuwon lowered his center of gravity to withstand the impact of Jermaine O'Neal. Jermaine O'Neal turned around and stepped away from the three-second zone, took off, and shot from close range... Olajuwon has rich experience, seized the timing and pounced, and successfully interfered in place. Jermaine O'Neal The close-range shot hit the front of the basket, but luckily, he bumped and went in!

13 to 8, the Clippers took a 5-point lead!
The defensive prediction made a mistake, Olajuwon, the legendary superstar, was beaten forcibly. Looking at the expressions of his teammates, Carter could feel that the mentality of his teammates was affected. He decided to pay back a ruthless one!
After switching offense and defense, Carter continued to play singles. Li Ao noticed that the opponent's eyes had changed, and he became very... secondary!
Carter made a breakthrough in singles, and after passing Li Ao, he plunged into the inside line without changing direction, and raised his speed to the fastest!
As soon as Jr. O'Neal moved into place, Carter had already jumped up to meet him, but he was not afraid, and stood with his hands on his crotch... "Pa"...

Carter was slapped and slapped away by Li Ao who was chasing behind O'Neal's dunk!

The ball hits the neck of the basket and pops out of bounds!
Li Ao turned around and raised his right hand in the direction of no one to command, and said loudly:

"Warning! Angel City air traffic control, no take-off!"

(End of this chapter)