From today on is the king

Chapter 1449 1448. Full of Positive Energy

"It seems that I should practice this more..."

Smart people always know how to make themselves better. James has consciously learned Liu Mang’s retreat before. Although he is not as strong as Liu Mang in getting rid of the defense to force the opponent to stick to the defense, he has a height advantage and can already create some better breakthrough opportunities.

This time James found the direction of learning again.

James should have started to realize the importance of footsteps in the three seasons of 08-10 because he was pushed by the Celtics and saw Rondo, who was not good at shooting like him, repeatedly hit super-large triple-doubles in the playoffs with his footsteps. Nicknamed "Rajus", it's like a spinning top when it spins in the paint.

But this time, because Rondo met Liu Mang, he followed Liu Mang's footsteps and started to learn ahead of time. He let James know in advance what to do when a person with a bad shot rushes into the paint.

It's just... James is so jealous of the Hawks' ability to draft!

The Cavaliers ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference last season, ranked No.11 in the league, and also won the No. 19 pick in the first round, but the guy who was selected is known as the most jumping guy in NBA history... Really, he can run and jump...

After receiving the ball from Chandler, James moved forward.

Liu Mang is chasing Peja, and Rondo is also running with Zhuzi and Damon Jones. These two people are so cold that they can't get rid of them. They think that their running ability is not bad, but his running is purely based on speed, but when they meet Liu Mang and Rondo...

The Eagles sent these two starters for this purpose, to defend against the combination of outside shooters who averaged 9 three-pointers per game in three three-point running games after the second round.

Marion came to the top of the three-point line to defend James. James' ability to shoot three-pointers is not bad. This season, he averaged 1.6 per game in the regular season and 1.9 per game in the playoffs. He dare not let go.

McGrady, who was a few centimeters taller than Marion, went to defend Gooden, his old teammate. Kwame Brown used a defense similar to Chandler just now. He didn't have to worry too much about Chandler, just guard the inside.

Seeing McGrady and Marion's defensive choices, Liu Mang felt relieved to give them the back. Peja couldn't defend here, and Liu Mang chose to believe that his teammates could restrain James.

Not to mention, it's really hard for James to play Marion alone!
It is indeed difficult for Marion to defend Garnett alone. Garnett's offensive ability is average, and he is only compared to Duncan, Nowitzki, and Randolph. Regardless of hardness, he is like a fully enhanced version of Jermaine O'Neal. He has more accurate shots, faster breakthroughs, better rushing ability, and more flexible reaching... Marion really can't defend.

But defending against James... Let alone, Marion's defense against James is really at the level of Artest and Pierce, so suitable!
With a height of [-] meters and [-], top-level speed, power forward-level physical confrontation and super long wingspan, he will not be easily swayed...

In the regular season, James was well defended by Marion and Granger. He does have a certain three-point ability. Yes, 30.00% three-point shooting rate is not high or bad, but it can't be used as a regular offensive method. Marion's preparation is to defend against breakthroughs.

James really couldn't run Marion away, and beckoned to Chandler for a pick-and-roll.

Chandler pulled out to pick and roll James, Kwame Brown did not follow, and Marion did not retreat. Instead, he went around Chandler to block James' step-back three-pointer. After bypassing Chandler, James, who had no chance to retreat and chose to break through, chased after him.

As for the mid-range... James' free throw shooting rate is less than 70.00%. Who cares about his mid-range shots?

Kwame Brown at the basket took a step with excellent awareness at the right time, and did not give James the space to take three big steps to the left. James could only go to the right, and was flanked by Kwame Brown and Marion. James forcibly threw a shot...

It was too far, outside the right side of the three-second zone, not the scoring distance of James, James forced a throw and hit the left side of the basket and flew out!

Liu Mang rushed in when James made a shot, grabbing the rebound before Chandler rushed in!
Liu Mang rushed too hard, and when he grabbed the ball, he almost jumped out of bounds. He leaned forward on tiptoe and stabilized his body a little bit inside the baseline.

At this time, Liu Mang heard the exclamation of the fans around the basket and the sound of shouting "out of bounds" towards the referee, but the referee at the bottom line could see clearly that Liu Mang's shoe tip was still a knife or two centimeters away from the bottom line, so he ignored it.

Seeing Liu Mang's rebounding action like a wild dog rushing for food, everyone else was shocked. Chandler almost ran into Liu Mang's back, and Liu Mang was really knocked out... The reporters carrying cameras outside the baseline had no time to hide. Liu Mang would probably be injured if he fell.

The Eagles were greatly encouraged by Liu Mang's aggressive fight, while the Cavaliers felt a sense of admiration at the same time.

"They are already No.1 in the alliance, and they are still working so hard! How can I not work hard!"

Not only the players on the field, but even the fans who were hostile to Liu Mang on the sidelines felt full of positive energy!
"It's so dangerous...get a rebound!"

Liu Mang turned around protecting the ball and saw the Cavaliers desperately retreating. Liu Mang was not surprised. Although he felt the desperation of Peja, Damon Jones, and Gooden, the opponents would definitely fight. After all, it was their first time in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But he actually felt the fiery eyes of the other party...

"This group of guys, do they have a tendency to be gay?" Liu Mang couldn't help but tightened his hips. After relaxing, he passed the ball to Rondo who had already run to the center line, and then ran towards the frontcourt by himself.

After Rondo advanced to the frontcourt, the Cavaliers' defense has been consciously adjusted. Rondo chose to pick and roll with Marion. Rondo used McGrady to cut in and run to the right bottom corner.

Liu Mang received the ball from the top arc, and James, who switched to Rondo, quickly ran out from the inside. James was already desperate for this defense, but he still rushed forward to block the shot.

but……

Liu Mang didn't vote!

Liu Mang swung a shot, flew James who had jumped out, and rushed towards the inside. Chandler, Peja, and Gooden were all attracted to the free throw line. Liu Mang stopped at the free throw line and threw the ball to the basket with one hand...

"What a wave!"

Two insiders and a [-]-meter striker block up. Seeing Liu Mang throwing the ball directly, the three of them had the same aspirations.

but……

Liu Mang is not shooting!

The ball flew to the left side of the basket, Kwame Brown took off with a step, touched the ball with both hands in the air, and pressed the ball into the basket!
"I didn't make waves anymore, I actually chose a steady lob!"

When scolding in their hearts, the Cavaliers players were not surprised, but they were not surprised by Liu Mang's pass after he had completely pulled out the inside defense!
"1 assist and 1 rebound!" Liu Mang returned to defense excitedly.

(End of this chapter)