Chapter 72 Crazy Counterattack
Li Rong was facing the Cavaliers power forward Drew Gooden, a power forward with long shot ability.
Gudeng is a relatively versatile inside player with a relatively comprehensive skill and can do anything.
He can shoot from a long time, play from behind, defend, and grab rebounds. If he only looks at these attributes, he should be at least an All-Star level insider.
But in many cases, the all-rounder on the basketball court is not necessarily an advantage. Guden's positioning has been a blue-collar player so far in his career.
Because all his skills are only good but not good, the opposite of omnipotence is that he cannot do anything.
The Timberwolves' first attack after the timeout was released, but they still hit the inside. Al Jefferson has a great advantage in the inside against the Cavaliers.
He has scored 24 points in the third quarter, and James on the opposite side has only 28 points.
Jefferson felt completely different from the previous one when he received the ball. He felt that the basketball court had never been as open as it is now.
All four teammates pulled to the outside, leaving an empty three-second zone for him to fight "big z" Ilgoskas.
The Cavaliers' defense showed a little hesitation. They dared not double-team easily, and no other four people on the field could be allowed to let go.
Seeing this, Jefferson was no longer polite, and used his steps under the basket to easily pass Ilgoskas and made a layup.
"Big Z" jumped up hard, okay, he was tiptoed and wanted to interfere from behind.
Jefferson suddenly stopped urgently, pulled the ball back, turned around and hooked his hand to hit.
This guy's pace under the basket is always so gorgeous and changeable, and it makes people fascinate to see it.
"Big Al!" A spectator shouted Jefferson's nickname loudly.
Jefferson and Li Rong, who was running over, slammed his palms and made a one-finger celebration move when he returned to defense.
79 to 73, the Timberwolves recovered two points.
There are always two sides to decisions on the court. Although Li Rong's role as a power forward has opened up space for singles in the inside, he will also expose his weaknesses accordingly, at least the weaknesses that the Cavaliers believe.
After Guden entered the three-point line, he began to take the initiative to ask for the ball, and he wanted to force Li Rong at the low post.
He felt that the Timberwolves sent a No. 3 position to guard against him was an insult to him, especially because this guy was a trash-talking rookie, and he was also a yellow man.
The Timberwolves must pay for this contempt!
Gudeng's main position was very fierce. He pressed his elbow on Li Rong's chest, and at the same time stretched out his other arm to catch the ball with one hand.
James was a little hesitant when he saw Gudeng's key position. He had been playing against Li Rong in the first three quarters, and knew the terrifying power of the opponent's lower plate. He was worried that Gudeng would not be able to deal with this rookie who seemed not strong but was actually strong.
However, James' hesitation lasted only about less than 0:5 seconds, and he still handed over the ball.
He has been a dual star in rugby and basketball since he was a child. Compared with basketball, he prefers rugby.
The 12o-yard football stadium emphasizes the tacit understanding between teammates and the selfless cooperation between team members.
And when he led the team to win the basketball championship trophy for the first time, he thought he would win the MVP, but coach Frank Walker gave each team an MVP trophy.
The coach said to him: "You will have countless opportunities to appear in the spotlight in your life, but you have to remember to bring your teammates with you."
James' first basketball class in his life was instilled with such a team sense, and this concept has been influencing him until now.
As soon as the ball flew to his fingertips, Guden felt a strange force pushing his back, almost making him stand unsteadily.
He protected the basketball, worked his waist and legs together, trying to seize the lost territory.
However, it did not achieve the expected effect. Li Rong behind him moved only less than ten centimeters away.
Guden started dribbling and singles, and suddenly moved towards the penalty area again and again.
Li Rong's arm was always horizontally across his waist, like an accurate vernier caliper, accurately blocking the opponent from the penalty area.
Around this radius, Gudon could only move around the circle, but could not shorten the distance to the basket.
There was not much time left for five seconds to hit the back, so Gudun could only choose a backward jump and took a hasty move.
The arc of the ball's flying was soft and it didn't touch the basket at all. Li Rong easily took the rebound and dribbled the ball and pushed it back.
Guden was a little angry and embarrassed. He didn't expect that he was defended by his opponent and wanted to grab the ball back on the spot.
Li Rong dribbled the ball behind him and saw a wide open view.
LeBron James found this problem and began to run wildly towards the frontcourt regardless of everything, intercepting him at a step outside the three-point line.
But Li Rong stopped at this time. He raised the basketball in his hand and threw the ball directly towards the basket.
James saw the traces of his fingertips shaking and felt something was not very good.
"boom".
A figure that penetrated from 45 degrees rose into the sky and pushed the ball into the basket with one hand.
Gerald Green, the newly crowned slam dunk contest champion last season, the nine-finger dunk king.
"Ah!" Green let out a long roar after landing, venting the depression he had been pressed on the bench for a long time.
"Bang!" Li Rong ran over and bumped his chest: "Beautiful fuck!"
The audience at the target center were stunned. Green's long-distance gliding dunk made everyone stunned. Even if this ball was placed in the dunk competition, the judges had to score 45 points.
Poor Daniel Gibson, he ran to the free throw line in the replay camera, and ruthlessly became the background of the best goal today.
The enthusiasm of the audience was completely ignited by this ball, and it started shouting defensive slogans from the time LeBron James received the bottom line ball, which was deafening.
Drew Gooden started to take the lead at the basket again. James frowned slightly, but chose to hand the ball to him.
Gudeng's strong play this time has looked much better, at least hitting the front of the basket.
Li Rong took the rebound again, and another quick counterattack was stormy.
This time James learned to be smart. When he saw Guden taking action, he knew that he would be short. He quickly retreated to the frontcourt and commanded his teammates to protect the basket.
Li Rong dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and directly chose a large-scale long pass to the ground.
It was Gerald Green again. He received the ball from the middle distance, and now the opponent has retracted to the basket. Without much hesitation, he directly pulled out the mid-range shot.
The ball swept twice on the basket and finally plunged into the Nets.
77 to 79, the Timberwolves chased the score difference to only 2 points left.
Mike Brown requested a timeout. The Timberwolves were very imposing in this round, and the team's fast attack and retreat were very weak, which made him very angry.
"Guys," Mike Brown yelled, clapping his palms, "we have to back off! Have you forgotten how it was arranged in training?"
Chapter completed!