NBA restricted area bulldozer

Chapter 164 One rebound for two points?

The Hornets counterattacked.

Li Shengli pulled up to a high position to support his teammates, and the new substitute had good physical fitness. With Li Shengli's high pick-and-roll, he was about to take a shot, while Olajuwon stepped forward to block.

Swish!

Instead of making a shot, the substitute hit the ground and passed the ball to Li Shengli, who was running down. He knocked Thorpe away and scored a layup. Turned over the entire Charlotte arena to cheer for the Hornets.

28 seconds left.

The Hornets will return to defense, waiting for the Rockets' counterattack in the last round. If the Rockets fail to score, the Hornets can use 2 points to drag into overtime, or use 3 points to kill the game, but if the Rockets score this goal... the game will be over It's over.

At this moment, Alan was roaring on the sidelines, reminding the players to take their positions, and Rudy had no chance of a timeout, and he also roared to remind the players to pay attention to the attack time, because there were 28 seconds left in the time... dragging it to more than 20 seconds, scoring , It is equivalent to directly pressing the Hornets to death. If they can't score, the Hornets' life will not be easy. After all, there are less than 10 seconds left, and it will take a while to run to the frontcourt.

But the Hornets didn't dare to foul at this point, because they scored 2 free throws, and they were dead. If they scored 1 free throw and the point difference reached 3 points, they could only rely on Curry's 3 points, hoping to score an extra goal. Time game.

But on the one hand, there is not much offensive time, and on the other hand, the Rockets put the Hornets 2 points, and they will not put the outside 3 points. The defensive task is very simple and efficient.

……

Without much thinking time, the Rockets quickly pressed into the frontcourt.

Kenny Smith was wandering on the outside, and Curry was strictly guarded, but at this juncture, he wanted to steal again. Rajuwon.

At the most critical moment of the game, no tactic can compare to the personal ability of the leading star, so the Rockets let Olajuwon play the last ball. Li Shengli tensed his whole body to resist Olajuwon and prevent him from squeezing. to the basket.

Olajuwon turned around with his back, using his left foot as a support point, flipping left and right continuously, testing Li Shengli again and again, and Li Shengli learned a lot from a fall, stabilized his center of gravity, and did not take off rashly. In the last test, he Finally couldn't hold it anymore, because the attack time had reached 21 seconds, he hit Li Shengli hard, and chose to turn over and shoot a jumper.

Regardless of whether they enter or not, the effect has been achieved, because the time left for the Hornets is only... 7 seconds.

Boom!

The iron was struck, and the audience screamed, but Li Shengli gritted his teeth and took off for the last time to get the rebound, passed it to Curry who was waiting outside, and in a flash... 10 people on the court were at full speed, the Hornets went straight to the frontcourt, and the Rockets Come back quickly.

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The final 7 seconds.

Curry was panting like a cow, but he still gritted his teeth and insisted. Li Shengli also rushed to the frontcourt with a pair of lead-filled legs, and who was going to hit the ball became the most concerned point of the breath-holding fans. .

Curry passed the ball to his teammate who came off the bench, and the Rockets' defense immediately followed, forcing the Hornets to shift again. This time, Johnson held the ball and quickly turned back to break through Thorpe's defense. Olajuwon immediately made up the defense... The last 2 seconds of time left.

"Give it to me, give me the ball!" Li Shengli roared heart-piercingly.

It's not that he wants the ball, but that Olajuwon has already been attracted. The most reasonable and economical way to deal with this ball is to give it to him. He is sure that he can easily get these two points and drag into overtime. However... Johnson turned a deaf ear and forcibly shot.

Boom!

Olajuwon failed to block the shot, but Johnson also failed to make a hit. The ball hit the edge of the basket and went far away, but Li Shengli rushed over like crazy. Landing... The harsh whistle at the end of the game judged the Hornets' death sentence.

……

Jazz here...

boom!

Jerry Sloan punched the desk excitedly, even more excited than the key game of the Jazz, because Li Shengli... the two final statistics were 38+16. Originally, Li Shengli was almost sure of the last goal and hit 40 points. But Larry Johnson ruined the chance of overtime.

"Damn, what is this idiot doing?" Jerry Sloan yelled, he didn't care about the Hornets' win or loss, he cared about Li Shengli's personal data, and now... Johnson pierced his last hope.

Looking at the enraged Jerry Sloan, Larry Miller felt a little complicated. He originally made a bet of 40+15 just to save face for Jerry Sloan. After all, the data is too difficult... But what he never expected was that although Li Shengli did not reach 40+15, his astonishing data of 38+16 and his life-defying ruthlessness shocked him very much.

"Don't get excited, Jerry, this is not our Jazz game, you are too out of control!"

"How can I not be excited?!" Jerry Sloan was still angry, and asked Larry Miller: "Tell me, can an extra rebound be exchanged for 2 points? You know, It goes without saying that Li's strength is able to hit this statistic!"

A rebound for two points?

Is this really trying to cheat, you?

Larry Miller didn't expect that Jerry Sloan's obsession would be so deep, but he also knew... In the Jazz's starting center position, the mammoth Mark Eaton's injury effect was highlighted, and his state declined unbearably Looking straight ahead, he is far from the super rim protector who averaged 5.6 blocks and 12 rebounds per game in his peak period.

Not surprisingly... this will be Mark Eaton's retirement season, and the Jazz must find someone to replace him. Obviously, Li Shengli is a good opportunity and choice, but Larry Miller always feels that he is being overtaken by Jerry Sloan Yijun couldn't be more angry. It would be a pity if he let go of the opportunity to trade Li Shengli this time.

"Man, two points for one board, this exchange is not very fair!"

"you……"

"Don't worry. With Lee's stats, the Hornets probably have to think about trading. Even if they still want to trade, their appetite will be even greater." Larry Miller smiled, "But if you can ask me Guaranteed the results of this season, I..."

"Are you agreeing?" Jerry Sloan asked.

"You promise me first!" Larry Miller insisted.

"Come on, don't find yourself a step down, you must have taken a fancy to this kid!" Jerry Sloan finally smiled, "Let someone negotiate a deal, I promise you... the Jazz will play in the Western Conference Finals, otherwise I'm leaving!"

"Just the Western Conference Finals?"

"Otherwise what do you want?"

"What do you say?"

"You fucking want me to lead the team to the Finals?" Jerry Sloan swears, even though it's his boss.

You know, although the Jazz are regulars in the playoffs, their best result in recent seasons was a Western Conference Finals, where they were blown home by the Blazers, and Larry Miller, the boss, opened his mouth to play in the Finals. It's kind of... nonsense.

"Let's talk about a deal!"

"Are you sure?"

Jerry Sloan didn't speak, it doesn't matter whether he is sure or not, he also wants the honor of a championship coach, and Salt Lake City can't be calm anymore.

(End of this chapter)