The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 119 [Hungry Wolf VS Beast]

Rockets coach Rick Adelman did not change to defend Ye Feng, the starting lineup was the same as in previous games.Center Yao Ming, power forward Scola, small forward Artest, shooting guard Tracy McGrady, point guard Alston.

The Clippers' starting five are Love, Smith, Barnes, Ye Feng and Lowry.

At the start of the game, Yao Ming won the ball for the Rockets.Love's bounce isn't particularly bad either.But bullet speed is his eternal pain.

Alstom dribbled the ball past halftime, and Ye Feng faced McGrady.Maddy's eyelids drooped, as if he couldn't wake up, and he was even more lethargic than the last time we met.Seeing his appearance, Ye Feng asked directly: "Do you want to go to the locker room to sleep and come back to play the second half? I think you are very sleepy."

When McGrady heard this, his eyes widened, but his eyes were still sleepy. Ye Feng can now be sure that this is not caused by his lazy personality.

Alston lobs the ball on the right to Yao Ming who asks for the ball in the low post.In every game, Yao Ming launches his offense from this position and rarely changes his tricks.In addition to having someone behind him to defend against him, there are usually two ways to deal with Yao Ming, double-teaming and going around the front.The method of circumventing the front has been ineffective since the year before last. If the circumvention is not good, it is a big gift. Yao Ming scored more than 30 points.Double-teaming is not easy, the timing must be chosen well, and the moment Yao Ming is about to turn around and shoot, step forward to help defend against interference and reduce the shooting rate. If you go early, Yao Ming will pass the ball.Artest and Yao Ming were on one side, standing at a 60-degree angle on the right, and Alston was at a 45-degree angle. The Rockets were not playing Princeton, but more like the Spurs' inside support.

The essence of Princeton's style of play is "human movement, ball movement, and coordination." Human movement refers to movement without the ball, cutting and back running, and ball movement refers to continuous passing and sharing of the ball.Among them, the reverse run is the signature of Princeton's style of play.If Yao Ming needs constant cutting and running on the court, then Adelman is probably sent by Yao Ming's enemies to play him.

Yao Ming couldn't resist Love, he dribbled the ball for two steps, took the ball and turned around for a jump shot.Yao Ming's turnaround jump shot is an unsolvable stunt in the NBA. As long as the action is made, the people behind him can only watch.Yao Ming didn't feel good on the first shot and missed it. Smith grabbed the backcourt rebound.The Clippers have a big advantage in the league, and that is rebounding.The starting five are all good rebounders, and even Lowry is good at rebounding among point guards.

The Rockets players retreated to the penalty area, with a defensive formation of 32 defenses.

Artest was in charge of following Ye Feng. He didn't play close defense. After Ye Feng received the ball, he immediately came close to him.Artest is very smart, and it would take a lot of energy to stay close to the body. With his weight, it is difficult to stick to people like Tony Allen for a long time, so he waits until someone is about to catch the ball before suddenly speeding up and close to the body.

Looking at your size, if I accelerate at full speed, can you keep up?Ye Feng made up his mind, passed the ball horizontally to Barnes, and then ran towards Barnes.

Artest bypassed Barnes and retreated to the three-point line. As soon as Ye Feng received the ball, he just blocked in front of him.If it is someone who is a good three-pointer, maybe he can't defend like this, but Ye Feng has never shot a three-pointer.

Experts will know if there is one once they try their hands. Artest is not as fast as Ye Feng, but he has rich defensive experience.Ye Feng didn't retreat, he carried Artest to the inside with the ball.At the bottom line, he was half a step away from Artest.He dribbled the ball with his back and right hand, and as soon as Artest caught up, he turned left and walked in the middle.This action also failed to shake off the defense, Artest almost pushed Ye Feng out, and Ye Feng stepped into the middle and suddenly stopped and jumped up.Artest took off very well and sealed his eyes with his hand.

This is the position Ye Feng is most familiar with. He was often blocked by Barnes and Smith during the team's training, and he developed a habit of coping. 2 to 0.

Although the goal was scored, it was very difficult to play, and Artest did not lose his position.

If you ask Paul Pierce, who won the finals MVP last year, who he hates most to defend him, he will say Artest without hesitation.If you ask Kobe who is the most annoying and headache to defend him, he will also think of Artest.

Nicknamed "The Beast", Artest has a strong defense and is not afraid of any physical confrontation.In the Kings VS Lakers last season, he made 10 of 1 shots in the second half of Kobe's defense.James can only rely on a forced breakthrough against Artest.He is the only player in the 21st century who is not an insider but won the best defensive player.

On the offensive end, the Rockets still found a way to pass the ball to Yao Ming.Love tried his best to push Yao Ming out of the three-second zone, and he wanted to use his only strength advantage.Yao Ming caught the ball with his back to the middle, Barnes stepped forward to help defend, Yao Ming immediately gave the ball to Artest, who scored with a 60-degree three-pointer. 2 to 3.

Artest's three-pointer is also a powerful weapon, and now he is more accurate than McGrady.After scoring a goal, he ran back with his fists raised.

Lowry went to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Ye Feng. As soon as Ye Feng received the ball, Artest leaned close to him again.He observed the situation and was about to dribble for cover. As soon as he dribbled the ball for the first step, Artest slammed into him hard, causing him to pause. At the same time, Artest stretched out from the side Right hand, accurately cut to the ball...

Artest's stealing ability is also very strong. Last season, he averaged 2.3 times per game, ranking second in the league after Paul. It is much more difficult for him to steal the ball than Paul, and he needs more skills.He used his strong body to carry Ye Feng to start the game, and walked around to pick up the basketball.He's not particularly quick, but he uses his body very well.

After being intercepted, Ye Feng didn't fight back on the spot, stretching out his hand indiscriminately could easily be called a foul.He followed Artest, who was on a solo fast break, from behind.

Ye Feng is good at blocking shots, he deliberately doesn't stick to the defense, just follow.If it is too tight, it will be inconvenient to take off.Artest drove the ball straight to the basket, jumped up with the ball in one hand, and chose to dunk.

Ye Feng caught up with Artest from the side when he took the first step, and was half a body ahead when Artest took the second step. When Artest took off, he also jumped up, and his big hand accurately pressed the basketball superior.Compared with upper body strength, Ye Feng is stronger than Artest. He jumped high, and he also exerted his body strength when blocking the block, and he even pressed down with the ball.

Artest fell to the ground, and Lowry, who returned to defense, picked up the basketball.Ye Feng showed excellent flexibility. He landed on one foot and stabilized his body even though his body was leaning back greatly.The referee didn't call a foul, strike.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, and Artest got up to talk to the referee, but the referee ignored him.

Ye Feng knocked down a lot of people in the penalty area last season. He can play as the 4th position at any time. After halftime, Ye Feng said to Lowry: "The Eagles attack."

Lowry understood, stretched out 3 fingers, and made a signal like his teammates.Ye Feng ran, and Love went outside to screen him off the ball, blocking Artest.No matter how good the prediction is, it will take time to bypass Love.Ye Feng ran into the three-point line without the ball on the right and received a pass from Lowry.

Scola came out to block the way, Ye Feng paused slightly, dribbled the ball with his right hand and handed it to his left hand, accelerated past Scola with one step, and went to the middle.

This was a trap. Scola only blocked Ye Feng's right breakthrough route, leaving the center open for him to go. Artest waited in the middle after bypassing Love.

Ye Feng bumped into Artest, most of his strength was concentrated in his left arm, lowering his center of gravity, the two of them fought their way to the inside.Artest once again suffered a disadvantage in physical confrontation. He raised his hand and slid to follow up the defense. His center of gravity was high and he could not exert force.

As a result of this confrontation, Ye Feng rushed to the basket in one breath, and Artest couldn't jump up.He took off with all his strength while running with the ball in his right hand. Artest saw that there was nothing he could do, so he pushed him with a black hand from below. He relied on his excellent wingspan in the air and smashed the ball with one hand through Artest. Into the basket!
The referee's whistle also sounded, and Ye Feng flew out of the court. He half-turned in mid-air and lightly cushioned his body. When he landed on his back, he didn't fall hard.

Barnes has a fiery temper, rushed up and pushed Artest hard, and the two stood together cursing and arguing.Players from both sides rushed up to fight, and the referee did not hesitate to fine Artest with a first-level malicious foul.The Clippers made two free throws.

Smith came to Ye Feng's side and asked, "Are you all right?"

Ye Feng sat on the ground and checked his body, but nothing happened.This is the advantage of a well-developed back muscle. If McGrady fell like this, he would probably be put on a stretcher due to back spasms.

"It's okay." Ye Feng was pulled up by Smith, and moved his shoulders.

Yao Ming also came up to check on his situation, said a few words, and expressed his apology.

Ye Feng also made an additional free throw and succeeded in scoring 3 points. However, Barnes' push was too obvious and he was called a technical foul. The Rockets got a free throw and Yao Ming made an additional free throw, 5-4.

The Clippers continued to serve, and Artest made a foul on his back. Ye Feng immediately thought of an idea. During the training camp of the Dream 8 team, he learned a trick of "finding fouls" from Kevin Martin of the Kings.This trick is very useful, especially against people who like to reach out and steal.

As soon as the ball was sent, Artest immediately came close to defend Ye Feng.Ye Feng took the ball in the high position and turned around, Artest really stretched out his hand to cut the ball.Ye Feng was well prepared, he quickly raised his arm and bumped into Artest's arm, jumped up and threw the ball casually.

The referee's whistle blew again, calling Artest's thug foul, and Ye Feng went to the free throw line again.

Artest didn't expect that Ye Feng, his former teammate, would do the trick, and asked the referee to reason that the referee ignored it.In just 2 minutes of the game, he committed two fouls.Adelman was also very dissatisfied with the penalty, but the home fans cheered together. It is difficult for the Rockets to get support for any dissatisfaction.

Adelman had no choice but to let Artest end and put on Battier.Battier is also a defensive expert, but he is better at assisting defense with excellent consciousness. One-on-one defensive power players are far less effective than Artest. Adelman has an ominous premonition, but he can only let Batty Er top.

After Ye Feng made two free throws, it was 7-4.The Clippers took the initiative.

(End of this chapter)