Defending champion

Chapter 415 Low-key Jack

Chapter 2 Low-key Jack

Because of the intense exercise just now, even the two of Jack were naked.However, they still don't feel how cold it is.

However, when they stopped, the heat in the body dropped, and Jack also had a slight chill.

Jack covered Zhang Yuchen with the only blanket left in the car.

Zhang Yuchen deliberately stretched his bare arms out of the blanket, and then put his arms around Jack's neck...

And inside the blanket, Zhang Yuchen's legs were tightly entangled with Jack like an octopus.

In other words, if a man has intimate physical contact with a woman.Then the relationship between the two of them will take an essential leap.It is not an exaggeration to apply this sentence to Jack and Zhang Yuchen.

"Beep...beep...beep..." The sound of the engine sounded.

Suddenly, Jack in the darkness hugged Zhang Yuchen lightly, and whispered in Zhang Yuchen's ear, "Listen!"

"Listen to what?" Zhang Yuchen said lazily.

"Listen..." Jack was silent for two seconds, then raised his head and said, "It's the sound of a car!"

Jack raised his head, and sure enough, he saw that in the distance, in the wilderness, beyond the winding road, there were two rays of light shooting all the way...it was the headlights of a car!
"Saved!" This was the thought in Jack's heart.

Just as Jack thought, Jack was finally rescued.

The owner of the passing car also knew Jack.It wasn't until later that Jack knew that that person was a fan of Jack.

It's easy for acquaintances, and eventually, with the help of his fans, Jack finally returned to his apartment.

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After the two days of rest, on the morning of the third day, Jack had to report to the Hornets.

In the next three days, the Hornets have two away games, they are against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

This is their last matchup of the season.

The Los Angeles Clippers have reached the end of the playoffs under the leadership of their captain Brand from last season.

However, this season their lineup is extremely disorganized, missing and disabled.This has led to an extreme decline in the Clippers' record this season compared to the previous season.

With the last 6 games left this season, the Los Angeles Clippers still only won 32 games.Ranked 11th in the Western Division, even if they won all the games later this season.However, they also have no chance to enter the playoffs.Therefore, this season, the Los Angeles Clippers are out early.

Although the Los Angeles Clippers are hopeless in the playoffs, they still played their actual level in the game against the Hornets.

They once created a lot of trouble for the Hornets.

Because the Hornets have just rested for two days, the players have not yet returned to the level of the game. The Clippers gave the Hornets a 12-0 attack wave as soon as they came up.

Byron Scott quickly called a timeout.

After returning from the timeout, the Hornets also realized that they should cheer up and play.

The Hornets also regained their classic pick-and-roll tactics.

Paul dribbled the ball at the top of the arc for a three-pointer, Jack raised it inside, and Butler and Peja Stockovic ambushed at the two bottom corners outside the three-point line.

Hilton also raised the inside line, and Jack raised it up to serve as a wall for Paul.

Paul used Jack's pick-and-roll to kill the Clippers all the way to the penalty area.

Brand had no choice but to help defend, Jack turned around and followed up behind Paul.

Although Paul was advancing at a high speed, from the corner of Paul's eyes, he was always looking at Jack who was following behind.

For a moment when Brand bagged it, the basketball in Paul's hand, as if by magic, directly came into the hands of Jack who followed behind.

After Jack picked it up, he took a big step forward, bent his knees, and squatted down. Jack's body flew up from the ground like a helicopter.

With a loud bang, Jack smashed the ball into the basket with both hands.

Paul and Jack's classic cooperation reappeared, and the Clippers had no power to parry in the face of Jack and Paul's pick-and-roll.

The Clippers' offense failed, Jack grabbed the rebound, and the Hornets had a chance.

Paul controls the ball to slow down the rhythm. Now for the Hornets, the shooting rate is the most important thing.

It's still Jack and Paul's pick-and-roll cooperation, but what's different this time is that Paul picks and doesn't roll.

Having suffered a loss just now, the Clippers didn't dare to miss Jack at this time.

However, in this way, Paul has an opportunity.

Paul only killed the basket all the way, avoided Chris Kaman's defense at the basket, and made a layup with a low hand at the basket.

The ball went in with a bang!
Facing such a swift offensive from the Hornets, as the leader of the Clippers, Elton Brand stood up at this time.

Brand is an All-Star power forward who has been in the NBA for a long time. His comprehensive skills and rich experience are enough for him to seize all offensive opportunities.

Even a small gap is enough for Brand to spy on it. This is an instinct developed over time, sometimes like a conditioned reflex.

Prior to this, Jack and Brand had fought against each other many times, and both sides were very clear about their disposition and characteristics.

Brand holds the ball above the free throw line, facing Jack's defense.

"Jack, I have to fuck you up today. Do you think I'm going to pass by your right? Or your left?" Brand spouted trash talk at Jack, but his feet were not moving. Stop doing feints.

Jack didn't dare to be careless when facing Brand. Brand was not as harmless as he appeared on the surface.

The stalemate between the two at the free throw line made everyone feel a little bit of pressure.

Brand made a fake dribble, and Jack followed up and took a step closer to prevent Brand from breaking through.

"None of us want to break through." Jack secretly said in his heart. At the same time, Jack also quickly lowered his center of gravity, took a step across, and blocked the opponent's cutting route, ready to steal the ball at any time.

"Not good!" But before Jack's wishful thinking could be dialed in, he saw that Brand's breakthrough action had stopped, and he stepped back to the free throw line with both feet.

"Shit! As expected of the captain, you're so fucking cunning." Jack could only curse in a low voice, but at this moment, his focus had been completely shaken.

Holding the basketball firmly with his right hand raised high, Brand just stood near the free throw line in front of Jack, and pushed the basketball out into a beautiful arc.

"Swish"

Jack didn't hear the crisp net scraping sound, but it didn't matter anymore, the cheers from Staples had already told him the final result.

"Well done, Elton"

"Great, so what about Jack, didn't Elton succeed?"

"The Hornets Must Defeat"

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Brand's goal was very powerful, and he followed the aspirations of the entire Staples Center fans.The fans naturally try their best to cheer, and hope that Brand can continue to work hard.

Although, this game has nothing to do with the final ranking of the West Division game.However, it seems that the Clippers did not want the Hornets to win this game.

From the beginning of the game to the present, the Clippers are controlling the rhythm of the game.

In the Hornets' offense, Paul controlled the rhythm very well. After Jack got a good position inside, he immediately handed over the basketball to Jack to play Brand under the basket.

It has been two years since Jack entered the league. At this time, Jack is no longer the kid who didn't understand anything back then.

No one doubts Jack's power now. The Clippers dare not underestimate even if they double inside. Jack singled Brand, and Chris Kaman immediately came to double-team.

But double-teaming has a certain degree of gambling.Once you choose flanking, you often have to weigh the pros and cons.If you use the pincer attack well and restrict your opponent, you will be successful.If the pincer attack fails, it will be drinking poison to quench thirst.

As soon as Kaman flanked, Jack was already prepared and immediately passed the ball out.

Jack's one-time-changing skill is not much closer to the full level.Before Jack formed the double-team, the ball was passed to the perimeter.

However, the Clippers have expected the Hornets will have this trick.

The group of Hornets never expected the Clippers' defense to be so fast. As soon as the basketball came out of Jack's hands, the Clippers' defense immediately jumped outside.

At this time, the mobility of the Clippers' outside players is fully reflected.Jeff Green and Mobley are both fast.In this way, the Hornets' internal and external combination did not play out, and the Clippers made up for their shortcomings with their defensive strength.

The Clippers have been able to rise in recent years because of their defense. Dunleavy also has certain means to manage the army. Besides, this combination of internal and external is a method that all strong teams in the league love to use, and the Clippers can naturally deal with it.

The Clippers flanked Kevin in an instant, and then rushed out to the outside line. It seemed that both inside and outside were considered, but only one person was forced to forget by the Clippers.

This person is Peja Stockovich.The Clippers flanked back and forth, making up defenses back and forth, and there must be a missed player.

Now what the Clippers missed was Peja Stockovic. Paul, who got the basketball from the outside, threw the basketball into Peja Stockovic's hands.

At this time, Peja Stockovic was the vacant seat, and if he didn't make a move, he would be sorry for the hard work of Jack and others.

After receiving the ball, he pushed it with one hand, and the basketball was shot, which fell into the Clippers' basket neatly.This is why a team with a super insider must be a strong team, and the partner of a super insider generally has a good basket.

Sam Perkins of the Lakers used to be one, Horry next to Olajuwon is one, and now Bonner next to Duncan is one.The inside attracts the firepower, and the more firepower the outside has, the more chances can be transmitted through the pass. Such a team has a lot of advantages inherently.

As soon as Peja Stockovic succeeded with a long shot, the Clippers player immediately shook his head helplessly.

Maybe the Clippers players are not satisfied, but the fans are satisfied.In the final analysis, Staples is the site of the Lakers. There are not many diehard fans of the Clippers, and fans who love to watch the doorway don't care about the score at all.In this way, the current mentality of the fans is that not allowing Jack to score is a victory, so they began to cheer, proud, and applaud...

Jack is playing very calmly in the game now. Just now, Jack can score inside the Clippers in singles.However, it is indeed a better choice to pass it out. When the game situation has not yet been settled, the team can open up the feeling first, which is more conducive to the team's victory.

Although Jack has strong personal abilities, Jack still understands the truth of going to war.What's more, basketball is a five-person sport. Wouldn't it be much better for everyone to score than one person?

Jack didn't attack, but he really emboldened the Clippers players. After Dandy Kao handed over the basketball to Brand, Brand didn't play Jack in the low post this time.

Brand succeeded with the first ball, but Jack didn't fight back immediately. Most people would think that Jack was afraid of Brand.However, Brand is well aware of Jack's strength, otherwise he wouldn't let it go.

Brand has a super high mid-range shooting percentage, even the league's best perimeter players are far behind.

In the early days of his career, he resolutely adopted the offensive method that a true power forward should adopt-low-post attack, cutting and destructive power comparable to Shaquille O'Neal, who is known as the number one weapon at the basket.

However, the changes in the league rules allowed Brand to develop the CIC.

Although, a few seasons ago, he, like Mourning, would not stick to mid-range shots, but after several seasons of training, his reputation for mid-range shots is not as good as Garnett's fadeaway jumper , but its true power cannot be doubted.

However, Brand's opponent is now Jack, and just now Jack was at a disadvantage in terms of Brand.

Brand didn't want to take advantage of Jack this time.

Although Brand is not tall, he is strong and has the flexibility that big men don't have.

But these are useless to Jack, the strength of the two is similar, and Jack's defensive pace is not slow, and Brand has been blocked by Jack several times in a row.

At this time, Brand saw that Kaman was inside and couldn't pass Jack, so Brand had to pass the basketball to Kaman.

When Kaman received the basketball, Hilton clung to him, and Jack was watching him, which made Kaman extremely uncomfortable.

Kaman felt the pressure before he started to move, and then the two had a physical confrontation, and Hilton knocked Kaman away.

And Kaman obviously didn't expect to be able to run past Hilton and then shoot under Jack's help.

When the two of Kaman collided, Kaman made a hook with the help of the inertia of his receding body.

However, Hilton put too much pressure on him, the ball hit the iron directly, Hilton took advantage of the situation to block Kaman, and Jack took off the backcourt rebound.

Jack passed to Paul, Paul took control of the ball, and the Clippers' defense was not slow.

The Hornets didn't have a fast break opportunity, and when Jack settled down, Paul stuffed the basketball in again.

On the left side of the penalty area, Jack received the basketball with his back against Brand.

But Dunleavy had already made it clear that Jack would double-team as soon as he got the ball.

At this time, as soon as Jack touched the ball in the penalty area, several players near the Clippers immediately received Jack's attention.

In this case, Jack is naturally passing the ball!
Paul on the outside received the basketball, pushed it to Peja, but Peja encountered the Clippers' supplementary defense and could only pass the basketball back to Paul.

Paul got the basketball at 45 degrees, looked across, and Dandy took two steps back to defend.While paying attention to Peja, he didn't pay attention to Paul's shooting at all.

Paul was underestimated, and he was also angry. He pulled it up from the ground like a green onion in dry land, and raised his hand to shoot a three-pointer. Paul was very decisive when he made the shot, but he felt it as soon as he made the shot.

"It's broken." The hand was a little hard and slippery when he made the shot just now, and it didn't look like he could get in.

Sure enough, Paul's bad feel matched his bad shooting feel.The basketball was inexplicably deflected a little bit, and it hit the ring and jumped out directly.

However, Brand and Kaman may double-team Jack on the offensive end, but they can't deal with rebounds.

Although, the defensive rebounding team definitely has the advantage, and Peja is on the outside, one of them blocks Jack, and the other just picks up the rebound.

However, Jack's 15 rebounds per game are not blocked.

When Jack saw Paul make a move, a judgment appeared in his mind, and he took the lead in taking the position.Brand and Kaman couldn't squeeze as much as they wanted, kicked their legs and took off the rebound from the Clippers' bow.

The moment he landed, Jack immediately passed the ball, because the Clippers' triple clip came, and passing the ball in the sandwich would be much more dangerous, but passing the ball is a good choice at this time.

On the outside, after Peja ran half a lap, he didn't mean to enter the three-point line at all.He ran half a circle around the three-point line and went straight to the corner.Then, quickly ran the top of the arc from the bottom corner.

Peja was naturally followed behind Mobley's butt and ran around in such a big circle. As soon as Mobley stood firm, he saw Peja over there received the basketball and shot directly outside the three-point line. Three points, and Peja made a shot.

"Shua!" This wonderful voice was extremely pleasant. Peja Stockovic scored two goals in a row, which made the fans remember this guy. Even Staples' commentators were looking for Peja Stockovic. Stockovich data.

The Hornets scored again, and Dunleavy frowned off the court. Jack's weirdness made him feel a conspiracy.

The more low-key Jack is, the more he scares those who know him, because the rebound after the low-key is directly proportional to the degree of low-key, the lower the low-key, the scarier it will be afterwards.

Jack, the performance desire in the first quarter of the game is very different from the previous Jack.

When Jack played in the first quarter, Jack deliberately hid his edge.

Jack didn't take a single shot in the first quarter.However, Jack grabbed 6 rebounds and sent 5 assists in the first quarter.

(End of this chapter)