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Chapter 81 James, I'm waiting for you in the finals, so I can give you another runner-up
That’s the charm of live streaming of competitive sports.

Whether you watch it or not.

The game moves forward every moment.

The first battle between the East and the West, which was broadcast live across the United States, has also come to an end.

At the same time, it is also the most intense moment!

Scoreboard countdown: 3 minutes and 57 seconds, Cavaliers 75: 74 Lakers.

The Lakers had the ball, and Zheng Long received the serve from the backcourt and advanced with the ball.

"Defense! Defense!"

"Defense! Defense!"

"Defense! Defense!"

The Quicken Loans Arena has all stood up, and the fans are shouting, adding momentum to the home team!

Zheng Long, who came to the middle circle with the ball, was intercepted, and it was still a double interception!
It's Owen and Liggins.

The two opened their hands, forming a small encircling circle.

Zheng Long didn't play hard, because even if they pass the two, the Cavaliers will still have players to defend.

The ball was passed by Zheng Long to Jokic who slapped him after serving.

Jokic held the ball to the top of the arc, stopped, raised the ball with both hands, and observed the situation.

The Lakers players began to move quickly, settling in the high post and low post respectively, while Zheng Long accelerated to get rid of the stares of Liggins and Irving, and rushed into the penalty area.

Irving chose to stay on the outside. After all, there is still Oladipo who needs him to watch, and Liggins followed closely with a heartbeat.

Shumpert, who originally defended Zheng Long in the first half, has been replaced and is resting on the bench.

And Liggins is the "Shambert II" sent by Tylen Lue, and there is only one task to come to the field——

Desperately interfere with Zheng Long!

Liggins was selected by the Magic with the 2011rd place in the second round in 53, and then wandered around various teams. The longest NBA season was in the 2012-13 season, when he played 39 games with the Thunder.

More often, Liggins spent time in the NBDL Development League and won the NBDL Best Defensive Player twice.

James took a fancy to his defensive ability and cost performance, and arranged for the team to recruit him.

In the game between the Cavaliers and the Warriors, Tyronn Lue also reused Liggins, and he was still the starter. At that time, Liggins' task was to watch Curry, and his restrictions on Curry were in place in that game.

And this game is his second chance.

If Zheng Long can be restrained, Liggins believes that he can win a guaranteed contract!

but.

When he actually played to defend Zheng Long, Liggins realized how terrifying Zheng Long's strength was.

He can speed up instantly without the ball, coupled with the cover of his teammates, he can completely throw you away!

When Zheng Long had passed Nance Jr.'s cover in the low post and came to the other side of the court, Liggins was still beside Nance Jr..

Then, Zheng Long received a fake pass from Jokic. Jokic's fake shot from the top of the arc attracted some attention, and his pass was also very accurate.

Zheng Long, who had caught the ball, had no one in front of him.

Frye had to give up on little Nance, and stretched out his hands in a panic to rush towards Zheng Long.

then.

Zheng Long suddenly received the ball, turned around with the ball, passed Frye's chest, took off, raised his hand, and easily put the basketball into the basket!
Cavaliers 75:76 Lakers!

Overtake the score!

This time the goal made Tyronn Lue angrily slap the tactical board, and he was even angrier when he saw that Liggins hadn't followed Zheng Long even after Zheng Long's goal.

"DeAndre! Are you in a daze on the court?!"

"Fry! Why didn't you switch defenses in time!"

"Don't let him rush to the basket easily!"

"Confrontation! Be sure to actively confront!"

Rarely, Tyronn Lue was furious beside the court. He is the kind of head coach who rarely loses control of his emotions during the game.

But the whole game couldn't restrict Zheng Long from shooting, passing, layups, dunks, and free throws in front of him.

The taste is frustrating!
think about it.

You have five pawns in your hand, but the opponent has a player who is omnipotent. You can't limit him even if you try your best!

I can only watch him keep chasing points and overtaking the score.

Is there anything more distressing and hopeless than this? !

Even Curry.

Even Durant.

Nor did he give Tyronn Lue such a sense of frustration.

Even though Allen Iverson stepped over him after shaking him down, it didn't make Tyronn Lue so angry.

Because he did successfully make Iverson "uncomfortable" and "reduced offensive efficiency" in the matchup with Iverson.

He did what he wanted to do.

And Iverson's cross was precisely because of Iverson's anger and feedback about his "disgusting" defense.

Compared with Tyronn Lue's anxiety and courtside command.

Wharton already wanted to lie flat.

At this critical moment, it depends on Zheng Long's performance!

But just lie flat.

He still put on a show, and after Zheng Long scored, he yelled at the players on the court to return to defense.

In fact, the Lakers players consciously and proactively ran back to the backcourt even before Walton yelled.

In today's game, none of the Lakers players want to lose!

In the Cavaliers' offensive round, Irving chose to accelerate all the way after receiving the serve.

Since Zheng Long "broke his heart" and "insulted his second child" in the first quarter, Irving has not recovered much in the second and third quarters.

11 shots, 2 hits.

Sometimes being able to focus is also a skill.

But when the game entered the final critical moment, the moment Irving received the ball, he felt that he was back.

A big heart has always been Owen's label.

The more anxious and critical the moment, the stronger the desire in Owen's blood!

So after he rushed to the frontcourt, he didn't even slow down. Facing Oladipo, he made a big change of direction and completed the extraordinary!
Then, after reaching the inside line, Owen chose a fake move to worship Buddha, and again deceived the center of gravity of Nance Jr. who was defending.

In the end, Irving stepped back and made a mid-range shot!
Swish!
Join the network!

Cavaliers 77: 76 Lakers!

"Irving finally scored!"

"A one-stop push forward with the ball, after passing Oladipo, played with Nance Jr."

"Silky!"

"Help the Cavaliers overtake the score again!"

"At the critical moment, Irving finally found his touch again!"

After scoring the goal, Owen felt that the knot in his heart that had made him depressed for the whole game was opened. When he returned to defense, he took the initiative to complete the high-five with James.

James was very excited to see that Irving could stand up to help him at a critical moment.

"Welcome back, my bro!"

The Lakers chose to serve quickly, and Zheng Long still received the ball!
And Liggins, who was defending Zheng Long, was not in a hurry to return to the defense, because he couldn't guarantee whether he would be able to watch the man rush with the ball.

In the backcourt, Zheng Long who received the ball was entangled by Liggins.

Perhaps it was finally enlightened, or at this moment, the tremendous pressure made Liggins burst out of his potential.

He really almost broke Zheng Long's dribble and broke the ball out of the sideline!

Although failed to steal.

But being able to shoot out the ball in Zheng Long's hand is already the biggest improvement in Zheng Long's defense in this game!

Liggins roared excitedly!
"I got it!!!"

You can feel it from the cheers of the fans in the front row!

"Nice job Liggins!"

"That's it! That's it!"

"It's not enough to have a bald head and physical strength!"

When Zheng Long took the initiative to come to the sideline to pick up the basketball serve, the audience in the front row seized this "opportunity for close contact".

Try to interfere with Zheng Long's speech within the range.

"Shake your hands, bald!"

"You guys will definitely lose the game today!"

"Look back quickly, handsome boy, I didn't wear any clothes today!"

The interference of a certain female fan failed to make Zheng Long turn back successfully, but it made many spectators in the front row turn their heads back.

They looked at each other, a little embarrassed.

On the court, Zheng Long did not choose to pass the ball to Oladipo who came to him, but threw it towards the frontcourt.

This ball!
It was passed towards Jokic!
At the critical moment, Zheng Long had to admit that he believed in the little fat man more, and Jokic, who received the ball, did not mess around, and obediently held the ball in his arms, waiting for the opportunity.

With the experience of successfully defending just now, Liggins' confidence has greatly increased, and he almost sticks to Zheng Long and "races for two" with him.

As a player with no offensive ability at all.

Liggins' greatest strength is his speed.

However, Liggins could only see that Zheng Long was about to overtake him. At this moment, Liggins finally remembered Tyronn Lue's phrase "everything is used"!
He stretched out his arms and hugged Zheng Long from behind!
Zheng Long frowned slightly.

Forced to slow down, then broke Liggins' arm, and then Liggins used the gap to overtake and came to the front of Zheng Long, getting stuck in Zheng Long's position.

The two started a "waltz" about two meters away from the three-point line, entangled with each other.

At the last moment of the game, the referee will not blow the whistle for this kind of confrontation without the ball.

However, Liggins quickly lost in the "wrestling" with Zheng Long. Zheng Long's right arm was caught by Liggins' elbow, and his left arm opened for the ball!

Jokic didn't pass the ball.

It was only then that Zheng Long noticed that Owen and James beside him were staring at each other, and they might come over at any time!
Just waiting for Jokic to make a steal at the moment of passing the ball!
For a while, there was a brief stalemate on the court.

Jokic holds the ball from the outside, and it is not easy to break through in the face of TT.

Fortunately, the other players of the Lakers woke up quickly and did not stand foolishly outside the three-point line waiting to receive the ball.

Instead, he began to attack the inside line.

When the Lakers started to move, the Cavaliers immediately began to change, and James and Irving had to keep an eye on their matchups.

Then, Jokic threw the ball to Zheng Long, who had only "one hand" at this time.

Tune the tiger away from the mountain!
After Zheng Long received the ball with one arm, he drew out his right arm and held the ball with both hands, three threats!
Liggins pressed forward, and Zheng Long almost kissed!

Do you want to let go or not?
Then I want to vote!
Zheng Long took a tentative step forward and then retreated!
Direct three-point shot!

"Zheng Long actually chose to shoot a three-pointer?"

"First three-point shot in this game!"

"Iron!"

"The rebound was protected by TT."

"The Cavaliers push to fight back!"

"Irving made a one-stop layup!"

"There is!!!"

"Whistle!"

"The Cavaliers beat the Lakers 79 to 76!"

"There are additional penalties!"

"Ouwen!"

The home court is boiling!
"Owen! Owen! Owen!"

Owen took the initiative to pick up the ball, and after taking a provocative look at Zheng Long, he walked to the free throw line.

Zheng Long touched his nose and responded with a smile.

Hit it!

Cavaliers 80:76 Lakers!

The countdown of the game has entered the beginning of word 1.

The Lakers' offense is critical this time. If they don't make it again, it is very likely that the Cavaliers will further expand the score.

Of course, the Cavaliers will not let the Lakers get a chance easily.

TT ran directly to Jokic and raised his hand to interfere, and Liggins also ran to the frontcourt to continue dancing the "waltz" with Zheng Long.

Zheng Long pushed Liggins away, and Jokic seized the opportunity and threw the ball to the frontcourt. After the basketball bounced on the ground once, Zheng Long held it in his hands.

Zheng Long took the ball, and the audience was nervous!
Liggins is the most nervous!

But Zheng Long didn't give Liggins a chance to catch up at all, he dribbled the ball in a big stride, and came outside the three-point line!
The Cavaliers gathered their defenses, and James took the initiative to step up!
I saw Zheng Long!

Emergency stop, dry pull, and another three-point shot!

Zheng Long's shot stunned the Cavaliers players.

Zheng Long missed a three-pointer just now, dare to shoot this ball?

This time!
When the basketball went into the net hollow, it gave the Cavaliers the answer.

Go ahead to dangers!
Think I can't do three points?
It doesn't make sense!

Cavaliers 80:79 Lakers!

"The last 1 minute and 30 seconds! 1 point difference!"

"There won't really be a lore today!"

"The score was too tight!"

In the Cavaliers' offensive round, Oladipo did not give Irving a chance to break through easily this time. Irving chose to hand the ball to James.

James held the ball, and the audience chanted "MVP!"

Originally, James was planning to continue looking for opportunities to pass the ball, but he didn't expect the fans to give him such a face.

That can only be played by yourself!
How can an MVP pass the ball at a critical moment?

Fortunately, Butler is still defending James at this time, and Butler's physical strength is already close to the limit.

James dribbles to the low post and plays with his back.

Turn back jumper!

Iron!

Seeing the bouncing basketball, James can only hope that his little brother TT can help him out again.

But Jokic successfully protected the defensive rebound!
And it was directly thrown to Zheng Long on the outside!

After receiving the ball, Zheng Long started to accelerate again!
Irving intercepted? !
Turn your back and switch hands!

The front field is empty!
After Zheng Long stepped on the free throw line with one foot, he took off directly and smashed the free throw line with one hand! ! !

Bang! ! !
Overtake the score!

Cavaliers 80:81 Lakers!

Tyronn Lu quickly called a timeout!
Zheng Long's dunk was like a basin of cold water pouring down from the Quicken Loans Arena, chilling the Cavaliers fans from head to toe.

Didn't they lead by four points one minute ago?
How come the score was overtaken in the blink of an eye!

"At this point in the game, Zheng Long can still perform such an explosive free throw line dunk!"

"He is the devil!!!"

"At the critical moment, Zheng Long scored 5 points in a row!"

"Helped the Lakers complete the overtake!!!"

Zheng Long's face was frosty, and he walked back to the players' bench. Instead of sitting down, he pinched his waist and waited for the timeout to end.

The Lakers players have long been used to Zheng Long's tugging expression.

Spontaneously high-five each other to celebrate Zheng Long's goal just now!

Wharton didn't have any tactical arrangements.

He patted Zheng Long on the shoulder.

Gave him a look you know.

It's this time, what tactics do you need?

The Lakers players know it well!

Give the ball to Zheng Long!
Tyronn Lue's timeout is also called for the Lakers. At this moment, the Lakers and Cavaliers also need to rest.

Pause ends and comes back.

Shumpert replaced Liggins and returned to the field.

Tyronn Lue really has no choice but to look forward to Shumpert after a short rest, to make a contribution!
Cavaliers offensive round.

TT originally wanted to serve to James, but James patted Owen and asked Owen to catch the ball.

The Lakers didn't take the risk of using the frontcourt press.

1 point difference, the failure of the press is to give the opportunity.

Irving quickly held the ball and advanced across the half court, and the Lakers locked in one-on-one.

James took the initiative to cover Irving at the top of the arc.

Owen took a sideways step.

I chose a direct three-point shot!
James people are stupid, isn't there still time?Look back!

Did not enter!

The rebound was protected by Jokic!
Jokic held the basketball tightly in his arms, and didn't straighten up until TT gave up taking the ball.

Shumpert is hard to say about Zheng Long's single defense.

But it is indeed smarter than Liggins in restricting Zheng Long's reception, and he got stuck in front of Zheng Long.

Jokic had to give the ball to Oladipo.

Oladipo got the ball, dribbled the ball and accelerated to the frontcourt.

Hit this kind of moment.

It's basically one-on-one defense.

No one can afford the consequences of double-teaming.

Any mistake is an opportunity for the other party!
Shumpert, who had rested for a while, was indeed getting more energetic.

Barely following Zheng Long who was running without the ball.

At the same time that Zheng Long reached out from the baseline at a 45-degree angle, Oladipo had already delivered the ball to him.

This is the catch point that Zheng Long is most familiar with this season.

Back up and get the ball.

Zheng Long had already received the ball, so Shumpert had to change his defensive strategy and stepped forward to hold Zheng Long's waist.

At the same time, the Cavaliers adjusted their defensive focus inside.

The two defensive lines of TT and James are behind Shumpert, waiting for Zheng Long's supplementary defense after breaking through.

Jokic and Butler quickly ran to the other side to open up space for Zheng Long after the breakthrough.

Both sides are in the final game.

See Tricks and Tricks.

The countdown to the end of the game is 57 seconds, and the countdown to the offensive round is 14 seconds.

Every movement of Zheng Long draws the hearts of all Cavaliers fans.

Turn around with the ball, three threats, tentative steps.

then.

Another three-point shot with a step back!

"Zheng Long actually chose to step back and shoot a three-pointer!"

Shumpert took off and reached out to interfere!
But desperately found that Zheng Long's retreat was too far this time, plus Zheng Long's outrageous bounce!

I can only pray that Zheng Long feels bad.

All Cavaliers players.

Quicken Loans Arena has [-] spectators.

All Cavaliers fans watching the live broadcast.

are looking forward to.

Don't go in!
Don't go in!
Don't be silly. Enter again! ! !
"Zheng Long's three-pointer scored again!!!"

"The Lakers are 84 to 80 Cavaliers! Already leading by 4 points!"

"After Zheng Long's first step-back three-point shot, he has scored 8 points in a row!"

"He understands the effect of the show too well!"

"The fans of the Cavaliers are staring at the big screen in doubt."

"Maybe at this moment, they thought it was Stephen Curry wearing the No. 23 Lakers jersey!"

"Cavs fast serve!"

"James is unstoppable with the ball in his hands!"

"Pass Butler and fly!"

"Block!!!"

"Zheng Long's chasing body is wearing a big hat!!!"

"Oh my god!"

"Crazy, crazy!!! Zheng Long has gone completely crazy!"

"Jokic protected the rebound!"

"TT immediately chose to foul!"

"The number of fouls has not reached the number of free throws!"

"The countdown to the end of the game is 32 seconds!"

"The Lakers serve!"

The commentator's voice was hoarse.

At the scene, Cavaliers fans have not given up hope, shouting "Defense!"

The Cavaliers stared at the serve.

They didn't have any extra thinking time, sabotaged the free throw, or fouled immediately after the Lakers received the ball.

It is their only choice.

But the tight nerves did not allow them to make a tighter defense.

Zheng Long changed the speed, got rid of Shumpert, and received the serve.

At this time, there was no one within one meter of Zheng Long.

The Cavaliers didn't even have time to foul.

then.

Zheng Long made a move that shocked Quicken Loans Arena.

Before the three-point line, make an emergency stop, take off, raise your hand, press your wrist, chic and freehand!

Another three-point shot!
now.

Time seemed to freeze.

isn't it?
Leading by 4 points, the last 32 seconds, you still vote? !

Yes.

Not only vote, but enter!
Basketball once again drilled into the net without any suspense!
Three more points!

"Oh my god! Kill the game!"

"Zheng Long did not sit still and give the Lakers a chance to foul!"

"Take the initiative to attack and choose a three-point shot again!"

"Kill the game completely!!!"

"The Lakers lead by seven points!"

When Tyronn Lue saw the goal, he looked desperate, thought for a while, shook his head, and didn't call for a timeout.

The entire Quicken Loans Arena was filled with a suffocating atmosphere.

Many spectators have already started to sit up and choose to leave.

The Cavaliers players lowered their heads silently and served the ball.

Owen doesn't seem to give up yet. After receiving the ball, he still wants to be one-stop, imitating Zheng Long's three-point stop and pull!

Did not enter!

This is the last struggle of the Cavaliers!

Butler protected the defensive rebound.

Seeing that the Cavaliers players couldn't come and foul, they dribbled the ball silently.

What to do now is to wait quietly for the game to end.

Hope is utterly shattered!

James spread his hands helplessly, and secretly cursed Farke.

The siren sounded at the end of the audience, and a blond-haired girl reporter with a cameraman came to Zheng Long like the wind before everyone else.

The microphone stretches out.

It was almost stuffed into Zheng Long's mouth.

Reporter: "Congratulations to the Lakers for winning today's game. May I ask Mr. Zheng Long, what does winning Cleveland mean to you?"

Due to the on-site interview after the game, the entire stadium was connected online.

I heard Zheng Long being interviewed.

The Cavaliers fans pricked up their ears, and James and others who were lining up in front of the player tunnel to leave also stopped.

This kid was so crazy before the game started.

It makes people hate it.

The result really let this kid win.

James: "I want to see what other nonsense this kid can say!"

then.

James heard Zheng Long's answer from the arena broadcast.

"The strength of the Cavaliers is still good, and I hope to be able to work hard and rush out of the East."

"James, I know you're listening!"

"I'm waiting for you in the finals!"

James:? ? ?

Cavaliers player: ? ? ?

On-site fans: ? ? ?
mad!
So fucking crazy!

Zheng Long's words not only turned the defending champion into a challenger, but he didn't even pay attention to the Warriors and Spurs in the West!
But, you have nothing to do with him!
Who let him win today!

Standing on the coach's bench, Wharton scratched his head, he was used to Zheng Long's "big words".

But although this kid likes to brag and pretend.

But every time.

Let him pretend!
This year's finals are uncertain, will they really join forces with the Cavaliers? !

result.

Zheng Long said another word.

"This way I can send you another runner-up!"

Wharton: .
Inside the Cavaliers player tunnel.

There was a long roar from James!
Fa———gram! ! !

(End of this chapter)