Coach, I don't want to retire yet

Chapter 641 Deterrence, overwhelming pressure!

McGrady made the free throw, 2+1, 119 to 119, the two teams tied again.

In order to strangle Kobe, who was in hot form, the Bobcats had Thabeet use the forward-forcing tactic against Kobe and proactively reduced the protection of Duncan under the basket, which gave McGrady an opportunity.

McGrady saw the opportunity, Jokic passed it on, and finally, McGrady seized it.

And they seized this opportunity in an extraordinary way.

This was a three-pointer, which not only caused Duncan to commit a foul, but also allowed the Lakers to tie the score.

This punishment for McGrady is definitely one that maximizes his benefits.

When Kobe was being held tightly by the Bobcats, only such punishment could make the Bobcats feel the pain and make them consider whether to continue using such defensive methods to deal with Kobe.

McGrady's personal offensive performance was very intimidating. If Kobe was really strangled and McGrady was released, it would definitely not be something for the Bobcats to be happy about.

After McGrady scored, the Lakers players came forward to high-five McGrady to celebrate. The most enthusiastic among them was Kobe, who hugged McGrady tightly.

Maizi is the most perfect teammate around him. When you go out to travel and encounter difficulties, I can rescue you easily.

Facing the Bobcats' current defense, he couldn't imagine anyone other than McGrady being able to save him.

If McGrady only scored 2 points at once, it would actually have no deterrent effect on the Bobcats.

The Bobcats are not afraid of McGrady scoring two points against Duncan because their Beasley and Thabeet are also super strong.

McGrady also knew this, so the 2+1 against Duncan just now was intentional. He deliberately wanted to hit Duncan with 2+1.

McGrady knew this, and so did Duncan and the Bobcats players.

So, the reason why McGrady's 2+1 was so good like Dio this time is that even though you knew I was going to play 2+1 with you, you still let me play a 2+1, and this person was Tim Duncan, isn't that awesome!

This is a ball that can be blown for a lifetime!

Moreover, Maizi also told everyone that if he could hit Duncan 2+1 once with the cards clearly on his side, he could hit Duncan a second time, or even a third time. So, Duncan, how many chances do you have to foul?

As long as Duncan is in foul danger, the Bobcats will collapse!
This 2+1 is more intimidating than McGrady's three-pointer from outside.

If McGrady pulls Duncan out to shoot three-pointers this time, the deterrent effect will not make the Bobcats feel uncomfortable.

I can only say that Mai Zi’s basketball IQ is really high.

At the most critical moment, when he was most needed to make the right decision, he made the most correct decision and succeeded.

Even Du Kang on the sidelines was applauding Maizi for this perfect choice. As a basketball fan, it is impossible not to like such a scene on the court.

After applauding Maizi, Du Kang signaled on the sidelines and made a tactical gesture.

Du Kang seldom made tactical gestures in this game. He hoped that in such a game, these super goalkeepers on the court could move according to their own feelings.

They are already good enough, and they are all players playing on the court. They are more sensitive to the situation and trend of the game than anyone else in the world.

This is also the reason why Phil Jackson always said that he believed in Jordan.

And at this moment, he is equivalent to having five Jordans on the court.

"Coach D gave a tactical instruction. How will the Bobcats attack? The Lakers tied the score. Now the Bobcats have the pressure to score. Now, at this moment, who can take on this responsibility?!"

"Is it Thabeet or Beasley?!"

"The cooperation between Jordan and Thabeet in the last round of the Bobcats was really great! However, this round, it was not Kobe who was defending Jordan. Obviously, the Lakers also changed their defense!"

Let Kobe defend Jordan, and then Jordan sends Kobe in front of Thabeet. In this kind of thing, if you suffer a loss once, you can't suffer a second loss, just like Du Kang would not always expose Duncan in front of Maizi.

It’s okay to let Duncan defend Yao Ming or McGrady, this is really a gift.

The elderly Duncan may be more suitable to defend McGrady.

But it doesn’t matter. This time, Dukan didn’t plan to let Thabeet attack, nor did he plan to let Beasley attack.

The Bobcats' offensive player this time was Duncan.

It was very simple and unpretentious, with no other operations. Jordan just threw the ball to the basket and let Duncan play against Jokic.

In this game, Duncan was not as efficient against Jokic on the offensive end, so naturally he didn't play as aggressively or as much.

But this time, Du Kang still chose to let Duncan play against Jokic.

Antetokounmpo is going to strangle Thabeet tightly.

Ebanks is going to keep a close eye on Beasley.

Kobe couldn't defend Jordan.

The one defending Jordan naturally became Maizi.

As long as Mai Zi was attracted by Jordan to the top of the arc and couldn't go back, Duncan would have more space to operate under the basket.

In the early part of this game, Duncan's efficiency against Jokic was not that high. Many people felt that it was Jokic's full defense that was effective in this game.

In fact, this is true. Jokic's full defense in this game was indeed very effective.

However, for Jokic to have such a good defensive effect, the deterrence of Mai Zi next to him is also very important.

In fact, only Du Kang, Duncan and Maizi knew the whole story of this matter.

And the interesting thing is that Duncan didn't know that Du Kang knew he knew about this.

Maizi also didn't know that Du Kang knew the fate of him and Duncan.

Du Kang understood why, Duncan understood why, and McGrady understood why.

Duncan and McGrady just don’t know that Du Kang actually knows everything.

So, it was fun to see the Bobcats play this tactic so plainly.

The other Bobcats players, Ebanks and Antetokounmpo, did not move, and Kobe did not move either. They were calm and looked forward to the rematch between Duncan and Jokic.

Only Maizi was feeling a little irritated at this moment.

Dangerous!
Tim Duncan is fast, has comprehensive and solid skills, and is strong in power confrontation. He is the type of player Jokic fears the most!

Duncan's low step followed by a turnaround hook shot or a floater can make Jokic question his life!
Fortunately, McGrady's basketball IQ is really high, which has been honed through many top games.

The moment Jordan lobbed the ball to Duncan, McGrady understood that he had to let Jordan go and go back to continue to deal with Duncan.

Jordan is empty!

Fortunately, Jordan was empty!

However, Jordan would not always stand outside the three-point line.

This time, Jordan took the initiative to run towards Rose and Kobe, and it was already a bit difficult for Kobe to chase Rose.

Now seeing Jordan coming over, he was stunned.

What the hell is Maizi doing!
If you want to change defense, just say so!

Jokic defended Duncan so well in this game, was he necessary to double-team him?

Even if you are being flanked, you must tell your teammates!

When McGrady moved, not only Jordan and Rose were moving, but Beasley and Thabeet were also moving.

The two were being closely watched, but they were also trying hard to move and change positions.

The space outside suddenly came alive.

“I was fooled!!!”

Maizi, who had already prepared to steal the ball and block Duncan's passing route, saw that Duncan did not pass the ball but threw it out in a very high arc. Maizi knew that he had been fooled!
He thought he was on the fifth floor this time. He realized that Duncan was deliberately trying to attract him to double-team him, because only the two of them knew the bond between them.

Therefore, he did not call for help from his teammates because he was sure that he could intercept Duncan's pass.

Then, Duncan did pass the ball!

But, the ball that was passed was actually like this!!!

Maizi suddenly turned around to look in the direction of the ball. There, Kobe, Jordan and Rose were there.

Kobe is isolated and helpless. As long as the route is correct, Kobe has no chance of grabbing the ball!
Jordan could have gotten the ball, but he didn't. Instead, he blocked Kobe like a wall. Rose calmly received the ball behind Jordan.

Jump shot right away?
Behind Jordan, jump shot immediately.

Or, break through to the basket?

Ebanks and Antetokounmpo didn't dare to come over to assist in defense, and didn't dare to leave Beasley and Thabeet out.

McGrady was under the basket, so far away that he couldn't get out.

Kobe was completely blocked by Jordan.

At that moment, Ross knew what his best option was.

McGrady can choose the most difficult option when the cards are clear.

Because the hardest choice is the best choice!

"Derrick Rose, do you dare to make the most correct and most difficult choice at such a critical moment?!"

Derrick Rose, three points!

Three-pointer is his most difficult offensive option. It is the most difficult offensive option at any time!

But this time, this is the right choice!

Ross took a deep breath!

Ross adjusted.

"Oh my God, it's a three-pointer. Rose chose a three-pointer, a three-pointer hiding behind Michael Jordan!!!"

"Rose can make another breakthrough. This time the offensive opportunity has been fully created. Coach D has directed a perfect tactic!!!"

"Unreasonable, a very unreasonable attack choice!!!"

At this time, countless commentators were shouting frantically in various languages.

Even the fans in front of the TV and on the Internet were dumbfounded at this moment.

Rose has made great progress in his three-point shooting. They know that he made three-pointers in the last game and this game.

However, Rose hasn't made a three-pointer in the past period of time.

Choosing a three-pointer at this time is not the right choice.

No, maybe three-pointers are the best choice at this time, but this is for Ray Allen, the Curry brothers, Kobe and others.

But for Rose, it is definitely not the best choice, or even the worst choice.

Rose now has a good touch in mid-range shots. The Lakers' defense has basically given up this time, and Rose has a very good chance to make another breakthrough.

However, Rose still pulled up behind Jordan!

After the Lakers tied the score at 119-119, the Bobcats' attack was extremely important.

This was an attack that could affect the course of the game. In such an attack, Rose made such a choice, which made countless Rose fans at the scene, in front of the TV, and on the Internet tremble, and even feel cold in their hearts and cold hands.

If I lose this, I will be criticized until I retire!
The basketball is flying!
Rose closed her eyes.

Looking at Rose who closed his eyes after shooting a blue ball, Kobe frowned in surprise.

"This boy..."

Kind of!

but……

There was a brushing sound!
Kobe's eyes widened and he turned back suddenly.

Almost at the same time, Ross opened his eyes. At this moment, Ross's eyes were so excited that he could hardly control himself!

The scene was silent.

At that moment, the entire Charlotte Arena was silent.

The camera facing Coach D was always facing Coach D, and the smile on Coach D's face never changed.

When Rose chose to shoot a three-pointer, Coach D's originally frowning expression completely relaxed.

Obviously, Coach D hopes that Rose will choose to shoot a three-pointer at this time.

"Derrick, when you have power, you must learn how to use it. If you don't use it correctly, even if you have 100% strength, you will only be 80% of the threat in the end."

This is what Du Kang kept saying to Ross at the training ground.

A player's habits and style are not so easy to change.

He has no way to change Ebanks, and Ebanks' style cannot fully exert his attribute power.

Playing style!
This is the style of play!

Some players with an attribute of 100 can exert a power of 120 due to their playing style.

Some players have 100 attributes but only 80 power.

It's just like playing tennis. Even if you have 100 points on your forehand and backhand, you still have to change direction and score points decisively to hold the initiative. If you keep on passively defending, no matter how strong your skills are, you will end up watching your opponent hold the trophy.

Rose is now a player qualified to make such an offensive choice at this time.

And now, he finally found it.

"Derrick, congratulations, you broke free from your shackles!"

Congratulations to the world of basketball for having one of the top players!
The scene is boiling!
The three-pointer made by Rose at this time is so important!

It's not just the score of 122 to 119 that's important.

Similarly, the Lakers, who have been holding onto Thabeet and Beasley, need to consider this.

If it was Antetokounmpo and Ebanks who were assisting in defense just now, McGrady would lose his position. Would Rose step up?

Why did McGrady go to assist in defense? Wasn't it because he felt that Rose and Jordan couldn't cause any big waves outside?

Therefore, they can try their best to force forwards Thabeet and Beasley.

It can be said that Rose's three-pointer has the same deterrent effect as McGrady's 2+1!

The commentators who were just criticizing Rose have now gone crazy and are throwing praise at Rose like crazy.

"Congratulations to Derrick Rose, he made the most perfect choice and shot the greatest three-pointer!!!"

"Just now McGrady scored 2+1, Coach D didn't call a timeout, but Popovich, he called a timeout now!!!"

There are 6 minutes and 17 seconds left in the game, Popovich requested a timeout!
In the end, it was Popovich who couldn't withstand the tremendous pressure!

(End of this chapter)