Chapter 115 narrow victory
After the referee gave the ball for scrimmage, Radar let go of the basketball first, and Middleton muttered, looking a little petty.
In fact, what he wanted to say was: It's too difficult for me.
Yes, the key ball opportunity was given to him. Budenholzer believed in him. Even though his defense was full of loopholes in the first half, he still performed perfectly on the offensive end. How come a radar came out and broke all the plans?
It’s impossible not to bear this responsibility.
In the last minute or so, Bucks fans were really worried. Antetokounmpo's crushing layup and Radar's shot made the Bucks almost certain to win, but Radar's steal and Rudy Gay's
A foul was caused, the radar hit the mark with a three-pointer, and then Middleton's pass was intercepted. It was like a change in a car.
The referee blew the whistle, and Radar and Middleton came to the midfield logo circle, preparing to jump the ball to determine the ownership of this crucial ball.
The referee came between the two and told them to get ready. The whistle sounded and the ball was thrown up.
When it comes to jumping balls, it doesn't mean that you will be able to get the ball if you are tall and have a long wingspan. This can only be said to be your advantage. The advantage of radar lies in its bounce and speed. Of course, the other important point is reaction and anticipation.
Judgment.
The referee threw the ball high and then disappeared. Middleton and Radar looked at the basketball. Radar took off and Middleton also took off.
After taking off, Radar stretched out his arm, which was almost the same height as Middleton. Radar's reaction was faster. He touched the basketball first, and with a slight pick, the basketball flew in the direction of Murray.
Murray caught the ball and Popovich immediately called the Spurs' last timeout, which was also the last timeout of the game.
There are only 28 seconds left, enough to complete the attack.
At the end of the timeout, Radar still had his foot on the Hot Wheels. Although it was a little difficult to catch the ball, the current Radar was no longer something George Hill could stop. Whether it was speed or direction changes, Hill couldn't keep up.
Radar once again successfully arrived outside the three-point line. Everyone was attracted by Radar. Aldridge ran inside and clapped for the ball from Radar from time to time. Ade also attracted Daluo's defense.
When Antetokounmpo is in the paint, he must come out to defend Radar. Hill and Bledsoe can't guard him at all. Even if they are two people, Radar can break through with the dribble or choose to distribute the ball if Radar doesn't shoot three-pointers.
Wait, Antetokounmpo seems to realize something is wrong.
Pointing the ball, bad!
They were all attracted to Radar and Ade for defense, but what about the Spurs' center inside?
Antetokounmpo gave up the radar and went straight to the inside. It was too late.
The radar has already taken off, and the basketball in his hand has also flown out. However, this ball is not a shot, but it helps the Spurs center, who has been invisible for the whole game, to fly to the basket.
How could the Bucks make such a low-level mistake that missed someone? Because Radar's performance is too eye-catching and he is too versatile. As soon as he gets the ball, Bucks players including Antetokounmpo will be inexplicably nervous. They focus on defense.
On the radar, Aldridge's pretense of asking for the ball also successfully attracted Da Luo. After all, Ade is still very lethal in the mid-range and at the basket.
Boltel has been waiting, waiting for his own opportunity.
Boltel was so excited when he saw the fake pass from Radar. The moment the basketball reached his head, Boltel took off and dunked the ball with both hands.
With a "bang" sound, the basketball was dunked into the basket. Boltel used this dunk to shatter the Bucks' hope of counterattack and also broke the hearts of Bucks fans.
When Radar and Popovich determined the offensive tactics and the person to finish the offense, Boltel looked in disbelief.
Me, me? Are you sure?
The radar once again explained the tactics. Boltel felt that a heavy responsibility was on his shoulders. At the same time, he felt that he had been given a new life. I am just a wage earner. How can He De be able to take on such a heavy responsibility?
He was invisible for a whole game and was not noticeable at all. Even the rebounds were always suppressed by Da Luo. However, at the critical moment, Radar and Popovich still believed in him, which moved him as a wage earner.
Boltel had no time to be excited, no time to share his joy with Radar, because the Bucks were already preparing to serve.
With 15 seconds left, Middleton served and Antetokounmpo moved to catch the ball.
The radar followed Antetokounmpo. By this time, Antetokounmpo's physical fitness had reached the limit, and even his speed had slowed down.
After Antetokounmpo received the ball, he began to advance quickly, and the radar always appeared in front of him. Everyone on the Spurs did not dare to relax for a moment. They guarded one-on-one very well. They must concentrate on it, and they must win the game.
, otherwise I would be so sorry for Rudy Gay’s self-sacrifice.
Antetokounmpo hit the radar with his back up, and as time passed by, Antetokounmpo was shaking his body from side to side, and the radar could see the urgency in Antetokounmpo's heart.
Suddenly, Antetokounmpo chose to turn around, take the ball with both hands, move his right side from high to low, and prepare to raise his hand.
The radar was very accurate. The moment Antetokounmpo raised his hand, he shot the ball and the basketball was shot away from bottom to top.
A very familiar scene, similar to Middleton's shot. Antetokounmpo also went to pick up the ball immediately. This time Radar failed to join the team to grab the ball.
After picking up the ball, Antetokounmpo threw the ball towards the basket, and the final whistle sounded at the same time.
The "clang" sound of the iron struck said it all.
Radar looked to the sidelines. Gay finally breathed a sigh of relief. Radar did it. He said that the Spurs would definitely win this game.
Gay also did it. His desperate defense in the second half, really desperate defense, kept Antetokounmpo from scoring more than 20 points. Although the last ball was successfully defended by Radar, it didn't matter anymore.
In the end, the Spurs narrowly defeated the Bucks, who were first in the Eastern Conference, by 3 points, 112-109, ending their 6-game winning streak.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the Spurs lounge after the game, mainly to ask about Gay's injury. Although Antetokounmpo was not entirely to blame, he was the one who knocked him down after all.
"Guy, you are a real man, I admire your courage." Antetokounmpo said to Gay.
Guy forced a smile and said: "You are so heavy-handed in riding a horse!"
Knowing that Guy was joking, Antetokounmpo was not angry and could still talk and laugh at this time. Guy's mentality is indeed good, which is worth learning.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the Greek monster still set its sights on the radar.
Radar looked at Antetokounmpo, and the two walked outside the door of the lounge and said, "Look at you, you seem very unconvinced by the loss?"
Giannis Antetokounmpo patted Radar on the shoulder with his long arm and replied: "Of course I am not convinced by losing to a rookie, but losing to China's best player does not seem so difficult to accept.
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Radar: “You are the number one player in the Greek men’s basketball team, why would you admit defeat like this?”
Antetokounmpo: "I know my abilities. My personal ability may not be worse than yours, but in terms of driving my teammates, I'm really not as good as you."
Radar: “It’s such an honor to have the future number one person in the league say this.”
"Before you appeared, others said that I would be the number one in the league in the future. Maybe I could accept it calmly, but, you know, you are too much of a threat to me."
Listening to Antetokounmpo's jokes, Radar really didn't expect that Antetokounmpo, who usually has a hot temper, could have such a humble side.
"Looking forward to playing against you next time!" Radar said.
Chapter completed!