Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 440 You are just a thief now!

In the third quarter of the tiebreaker between the Lakers and Celtics, the Lakers only played for less than three minutes and recovered a 10-point difference, chasing the big score on the court to 62 to 67. So The incredible speed of chasing the wind immediately stunned the audience.

Because judging from the game, the Lakers were not able to catch up so quickly because they played better than the Celtics.

Yes, in the eyes of all viewers, the Lakers didn't play much better than the Celtics after the start of the third quarter.

The first three-pointer was Jokic's three-pointer that took the blame. Other Lakers players did not dare to shoot. The offense was beaten to death and was handed over to Jokic. Jokic was unable to make the shot in the end.

Then Jokic hit the 2+1 with a throw. It was also luck. Even a fool could see that Jokic was trying to cause James to foul, so he threw one at will, and then he hit.

As for the two counterattack three-pointers behind Seth Curry, there is really no way to do this, but why can Seth Curry counterattack?

This is entirely due to LeBron James's lack of concentration. As for James being undercover, although this thing seems very similar, it is still somewhat questionable.

If James was really undercover, he wouldn't have worked so hard in the first half.

Therefore, for now, everyone still thinks that James should have led too much in the first half and drifted away in the second half. As a result, although the Celtics used a tactical system, they failed to produce results.

Especially after Paul's operation, the audience felt that all the blame was on James, not the Celtics' poor performance.

For a time, almost all eyes were fixed on James, which put James under a lot of pressure now.

No matter how angry he was with Paul, James had no choice but to admit his mistake to the teammates around him and apologize to Monty Williams on the sidelines.

After James apologized, Chris Paul was the first to run over and pat James on the back. James also showed a very ugly smile in response to Paul's kindness.

There was no way, even if he was unhappy with Paul, he also knew that it was impossible to break up with Paul at this time.

He still needs to win this game, and he still needs to clear his name in this game, so now he still needs to be patient.

After Paul did all this, he immediately looked at Monty Williams.

In fact, not only Paul looked at Monty Williams for the first time at this time, but Du Kang also looked at Monty Williams for the first time at this time.

From a God's perspective, Du Kang doesn't believe that James has become a hero because of Wade.

Of course, he didn’t believe that Paul was totally unselfish.

If he really believed in Paul, Du Kang would not deliberately create this lineup in the third quarter to tempt Paul to attack.

Now, Du Kang looked at Monty Williams, wanting to see how much trust Monty Williams had in these Celtic players.

Now that Paul and James have stated that there is no problem in playing like this, will Monty Williams pause because he was chased for 10 points in a row, change his style of play, and refuse the players' wish to continue playing without pausing?

The assistant coaches around Monty Williams are now like ants on a hot pot.

The Celtics stars on the sidelines were also scratching their heads anxiously at this time.

Who can bear it when a 15-point score difference turns into a 5-point score difference in an instant.

At this time, the expressions on the faces of Xiao Hua and the capital representatives beside David Stern also became extremely ugly.

They still have no idea why James suddenly went undercover.

They don't look beyond basketball experts, but they know that James is not a serious hero and can do some weird things.

However, they really don't understand how James could do such a thing at this time?

They also didn't believe that James suddenly couldn't think of going undercover. They knew the importance of this game to James better than anyone else.

No matter how much James likes to say strange things and do strange things, he won't mess around at this time.

Then the only possibility is that James is careless. James has the careless gene and is fifty times more powerful than before. The person I am now is completely different from the person I used to be. I want to shelter you under my wings, etc. James is Like to float at every turn.

But a scoop like this from James makes people very uncomfortable, okay?

If it weren't for Monty Williams standing in the Celtics dugout, they would really be scared to death right now, wouldn't they!

So, Monty, call timeout now and give us a good beating on James!

Then, under everyone's gaze, Monty Williams did not call a timeout. Not only did he not call a timeout, Monty Williams also walked to the sidelines and applauded the Celtics players on the court.

"Oh my God, the Lakers chased 10 points in a row, and Monty Williams actually thought the Celtics players on the court did a good job!!!"

"Monty Williams has no intention of taking a timeout!"

Monty Williams didn't ask for a timeout. This result stunned Du Kang.

Finally, Du Kang's eyes narrowed.

In his expectation, he had 3-5 minutes to chase points in the third quarter of this game.

Now, he has determined that he will have five minutes to chase points!

However, Du Kang was not excited or excited because his team had longer time to chase points.

Just because the chasing time takes longer does not mean that the score can be caught up.

but……

"Amazing Monty, he really never fails to surprise me."

No matter what the last five minutes were like, Monty Williams's choice really surprised Du Kang. This lifelong enemy of his was indeed very different.

After getting the choice of Monty Williams, Chris Paul, who had been worried on the court, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was under too much pressure.

After the start of the third quarter, he was always under great pressure because he had other thoughts, like a child who had done something wrong and was afraid of being discovered by his parents.

So when he faced a crisis, he chose to betray James without hesitation. Even if he was discovered, it would be James's fault, not his own.

Now, this choice of Monty Williams makes Chris Paul breathe a sigh of relief, a complete sigh of relief.

The game starts again.

Looking at the big score on the sidelines at this time.

62 to 67, the Celtics' lead was only 5 points.

Chris Paul clenched his fists.

"Monty trusts us so much. Even if we have other ideas, we will win this game and tell Monty and the world that there is no problem with Monty's trust in us!"

What Chris Paul said was still so condescending that other Celtic players around him immediately looked at James from the corner of their eyes. This was Paul trying to knock James. Paul felt that James had other ideas!

James performed so well in the first half of the game, and then he would have some other thoughts after the second half started. In fact, it is understandable to everyone.

Everyone has other ideas.

As for James being undercover, they still don't believe it.

At the very least, we still can't find James' motive for going undercover.

Once again, James took the blame to gain his prestige as a leader. Paul was quite embarrassed the first time, but now that he has used it more, Paul has become more proficient.

So, after beating James, Paul patted James on the back again.

"LeBron, if we win in the end of this game, whether you win the MVP or Antonio wins the MVP, I will be the first to applaud you! Of course, so will everyone else."

What the hell? !

Chris found out that I wanted to win the MVP? !

James was shocked, and then saw the vacillating look in Paul's eyes, as if to say, LeBron, I know your loyalty, and I know you don't have such thoughts.

Seeing Paul's comforting eyes, James knew that he was overthinking.

Paul is messing with this stupid boy with thick eyebrows!

Sure enough, after Paul finished speaking, Thick Eyebrow was the first to express his opinion.

"Chris is right. Victory in this game is the first element. Personal honor is behind victory and championship. Personal honor is meaningful only if you win the championship."

Paul's lofty speech certainly made Thick Eyebrow very moved.

As the first confidant of Miracle Monty in the Celtics, of course he needs to stand in the interests of the team.

Although the play performed by Paul and James was fake, the effect was still very good.

The game continued and the Celtics resumed their attack.

This time Paul did not attack personally, and this time Paul did not pretend to pick-and-roll with James. Instead, he gave James a look and really started to pick-and-roll with James.

After James blocked Seth Curry, Chris Paul faced Ebanks' defense and made two consecutive feints to press Ebanks and go to the basket.

When Ebanks and the Lakers' big men defend Paul, they are guarding Paul's shots, not Paul's breakthroughs.

Because he can't stick to it, it's impossible to prevent Paul's breakthrough. Paul has good skills but is short, so he can't stop him.

Therefore, give Paul a little room to break through, but not give Paul room to take action, forcing Paul to pass the ball in the end.

Let James or someone else end it with thick eyebrows.

This may seem inappropriate, but in fact the effect in the first half was good. If it weren't for Jeff Green's four three-pointers, the Lakers' defense would have been successful.

As long as Paul doesn't break through the Lakers' defense and can't play his own offense, no matter how many passes he passes, Big Eyebrow and James will go to the basket to challenge Garnett or Jokic, or the two of them will block the ball outside. Scurry or some other little guy shooting.

They are all opportunities, but such opportunities cannot kill the Lakers. Without the variable Jeff Green, even if the Lakers blocked many of their offenses, they would still be evenly matched with the Lakers.

After taking Ebanks out of the paint, Paul once again completely disrupted the Lakers' defense. Then, Paul hit the basketball in James's hand.

James received Paul's pass with his back to Curry, turned his back and broke through Seth Curry.

The Lakers have Jokic and Garnett under the basket, so it's not appropriate to go in like this.

But now, he needs to show his loyalty again!

Don't be a coward!

Regardless of the risk of being blocked by Garnett, James hit Garnett hard!

Finally, when Garnett almost blocked the shot, James suddenly dunked and passed the ball to the thick eyebrow who cut in.

The thick eyebrow bypassed Jokic's defense and dunked after receiving this suicidal pass from James!

62 is better than 69!

The Celtics score again!

And this time the Celtics scored very wonderfully.

Neither Paul nor James was greedy for offense. In the end, they completely unlocked the Lakers' defense and scored these two crucial points.

After the Celtics scored this time, the hanging hearts of the Celtics fans and celebrities on the sidelines were once again relieved.

After Thick Eyebrow scored, he immediately pulled James up from the ground, and then high-fived Paul who came over.

There was a scene of unity among the Celtics, as if all the chemical reactions were back.

Monty Williams on the sidelines also laughed and clapped.

As for the commentators who were still worried just now, they once again praised Monty Williams.

"Only Monty Williams can make such a decision in this world. When facing Coach D, when an accident occurs, you must not panic. Monty Williams can make the most correct choice every time. , this is the future number one coach in NBA history!

Now, the pressure is once again on the Lakers. If there is no fast break opportunity, the Lakers will not be able to beat the Celtics in a positional battle! ! !

Coach D and the Lakers' luck will not last forever! "

The Celtics once again scored two points and the hearts of the Lakers fans on the sidelines were also in suspense.

On the court, the Lakers players seemed unaffected.

As for Coach D, who was focused on by the whole world, Coach D walked to the sidelines at this time and seemed to give some instructions to Jokic who was passing by. Then after speaking, he smiled and patted Jokic on the back.

James, who watched this scene the whole time, looked disdainful.

"Humph, just pretending to be relaxed!"

However, James was very unhappy with Jokic's performance in this game, especially in the third quarter.

After the start of the third quarter, he always felt that his golf intelligence was crushed by Jokic.

He is one of the players with the highest basketball intelligence in the NBA. How could he be constantly humiliated in terms of basketball intelligence by a young man?

This time, he also has to prevent Jokic from catching the ball!

Since Jokic always humiliates him after catching the ball, let me see what you do if you don't let Jokic catch the ball this time!

"Oh my God, James passed Jokic!!!"

On the sidelines, Gasol, a famous Lakers star, watched James pass Jokic on the court, and suddenly thought of himself. James's pass-through skills were average, but this guy's physical talent was outstanding, and he had that kind of crazy pass-through. Still very annoying.

James went around the same way as Sakuragi Hanamichi, and Kanan, who was preparing to pass the ball to Jokic, felt that there was an afterimage.

Kanaan didn't dare to pass, his passing was not that good to begin with.

However, at this time, Coach D on the sidelines was asking him to pass the ball!

Kanan finally gritted his teeth and hit Jokic with the basketball in his hand.

"This ball is mine!"

Kanan's pass must have gone high.

And because the pass is not that accurate, it is a little high.

At this time, it is necessary to test the anticipation of the receiving player.

Of course, James also needs to predict.

It's not okay to get stuck in front of Jokic. He is not as tall as Jokic. The ball is so high. If he gets stuck in front of him, he won't be able to catch it. In the end, it will be caught by Jokic behind him.

James is anticipating Kanaan's shot.

And Jokic is also predicting the path of Kanaan's pass.

Interestingly, James chose to have his back to the three-point line and face the basket, while Jokic turned around and chose to have his back to the basket and face the three-point line.

James feels that he has good talent and strong athletic ability, and he has taken a step closer to Kanan.

As for Jokic, he took a step closer.

The predictions of the two are almost completely opposite!

Seeing this scene, the fans, commentators and experts at the scene all exclaimed.

In fact, it wasn't just James. They also discovered that after the start of the second half, Jokic's golf IQ was so strong that he almost rubbed against James.

And this time, it is definitely a direct showdown between the two players!

"James is going to get this ball!!!"

Seeing the ball coming to his head, James jumped up on the spot and stopped the basketball directly!

However, something happened that surprised everyone!

"No catch, James can only tap a little!!!"

James wanted to catch the ball, but failed to catch it. In the end, he could only choose to point it to his teammates, but he changed the point and did not point in the right direction. The ball flew directly to Jokic, who was standing outside the three-point line at this time! ! !

Seeing this scene, almost everyone at the scene was stunned! ! !

Did Jokic already know that James couldn't catch him and could only click, and could he only click to this position? ! ! !

How can this be! ! !

However, Jokic did catch the ball steadily from outside the three-point line!

Then, with almost no one defending in front, Jokic received the pass from James, adjusted, and threw the basketball in his hand!

A swipe!

Three point hit!

65 is better than 69!

The difference between the two sides came to 4 points.

At this time, just three minutes had passed in the third quarter.

The silent scene exploded in that moment!

All the Lakers fans in the audience shouted Jokic's name, encouraged by Coach D on the sidelines.

And Jokic, who hit the shot, looked at the stunned James and didn't say a word like before.

Looking at this familiar opponent, Jokic finally opened his mouth.

"Thank you for the assist, great pass."

"..."

At that moment, Rudy Gay, who came to help defend, even seemed to hear James' heartbroken voice.

At this time, James was really trembling with anger.

It’s okay to be fucked by Paul just now.

Now, even a mere parallel import number one pick, whom I despise the most, has beaten my own parallel import number one pick to such humiliation!

Can this be tolerated? !

Of course this is unbearable! ! !

"Chris, next turn, give me the ball!!!"

Then, in the next round, after Paul and Big Eyebrow completed the pick-and-roll, facing Jokic's defense, he stepped back and shot...

A swipe!

hit!

Seeing Paul being worshiped and cheered by all the Celtics fans, the angry James opened his mouth wide and was finally so angry that he could not speak.

A heart-wrenching voice seemed to be ringing in my ears.

"James, you are just a thief now. Do you think you are still the protagonist?"

You are just a thief now...

And he is also a thief who relies on others...

(End of this chapter)