NBA: I'm really the Chosen One

Chapter 20 stalemate
The third quarter of the game is a time full of variables. After a halftime break, the players who feel hot may be magically absent, and the players who are not in good shape may have adjusted their state and started to kill the Quartet. After experiencing the fiery first half, the Lithuanian shooters , Facing the youngest lineup of the US team at the beginning of the third quarter, he was a little helpless.

"Referee, take care of this kid, his hands are growing on me." Lithuanian defender Kedis complained to the referee dissatisfied. The referee stared at him with cold eyes, and he wisely did not continue to complain.

It’s just that Kedis was crying secretly in his heart. These young people had nowhere to vent their anger off the court. They all ran to the court to vent their anger. The mad dog-like defense made the Lithuanian players complain endlessly, and Kedis, who was guarded by Li Zheng, was the biggest victim. By.

Although Li Zheng has no defensive skills, under the blessing of the will of the famous coach Larry Brown, the defense with over [-] attributes is the best skill.

Caddis's attacking route, dribbling trajectory and even the next move were clearly seen by Li Zheng. Li Zheng successfully saw through Caddis' everything.

"LeBron!" As soon as Li Zheng stretched out his hand, Caddis's ball became within easy reach when he changed direction. James flew to the frontcourt, and Li Zheng threw the ball to the frontcourt. This pass went towards the basket.

James understood it. After receiving the ball on the right front side of the basket, his head was flat, but he was not satisfied with such a dunk, so he swung his arms in the air and dunked the ball into the basket!
Alley-oop double-handed windmill slam dunk!
48 to 48.The score was successfully equalized!
Most of the audience at the scene had already stood up and cheered like a tsunami. James roared into the sky after landing, tensed his arms, showing his explosive muscles, sprinted back to the backcourt, and hugged Li Zheng tightly.

"It's crazy. This is the talent of Team USA, LeBron James, the son of the Chosen from Akron, the future basketball superstar, let's cheer!"

"It's just 2 points, don't be affected," Gustas encouraged his teammates loudly, "Do our job well."

Having said that, it's not easy to keep calm, especially in the face of fierce physical confrontation, the shooters' touch gradually becomes cold, and even if there is an occasional open space, shooting the basketball has become a huge problem.

Running without the ball consumes a lot of physical strength of the Lithuanian defenders, but after receiving the ball, frequent confrontations with powerful defenders like Li Zheng and Wade made the fatigue come faster, and the game gradually fell into the rhythm of the US team.

Both Li Zheng and Wade have both speed and strength, and wrestling with them is a first-class strength training for Lithuanian defenders.

What's more, there is a James who is hunting around and is ready to give the opponent a volleyball cap at any time. This combination is a nightmare for every outside line.

In the first half, the Lithuanian defender, who relied on the pick-and-roll to show off his power, made one of six shots in the first 3 minutes of the third quarter. The Lithuanian coach hurriedly called a timeout, not only to find a way to break the suffocating defense, but also to buy some time for the Lithuanian players to rest. .

Caddis's hand holding the water glass trembled a little. He pushed away Li Zheng and Wade, accelerated and sprinted past Wade and James, who could do this with only their physical fitness. Although rich, Lithuanian shooters even find it difficult to find a shot space.

A few more years to grow. What monsters they'll be.
Caddis threw the water cup aside, the shooter's loss of touch will lead to more crowded inside, and Lavlinovic, their only advantage in tonnage and height, will also find it difficult to use his hands and feet, so he must find a way. The figure in defense turned his head and whispered to the coach.

Duncan took on the role of cheerleader very well. He was the only starter who didn't keep aloof, with a sincere smile on his face, and the smiles of other players were somewhat bitter.

When the team lineup is uncertain, the substitute players will kill all directions, and the starting players will be more or less embarrassed. Except for players like Iverson, Marbury, and Duncan who are absolutely confident in their own strength, others will naturally feel a little nervous. strange idea.

"Nice job." Anthony hammered Li Zheng lightly. His style of play is more suitable for the starting lineup, catches the pot, jumps, isolating, and score with hard solutions. There are not many occasions where he needs to play in the second team. The limelight is basically Wade and James, which makes him a little frustrated.

"It's okay, melo, victory comes first." Wade comforted Anthony with a smirk, and Anthony broke away from Wade's hand on his shoulder in dissatisfaction.

While drinking water, James looked at Li Zheng from the corner of his eye. His steady breathing and undulating body formed a sharp contrast with that poor Lithuanian defender. He had to admit that Li Zheng was very strong.

But he's still a college player
James recalled what he looked like when he was 19 years old, and was surprised to find that Li Zheng was stronger than himself at the same age. He was called the Chosen Son, so what should Li Zheng be?God?

James looked at Li Zheng who was surrounded by everyone complicatedly, who is the real Chosen Son, and why God is so unfair, giving both luck and talent to Li Zheng.

"Let's play, LeBron." Wade pushed the dazed James. James woke up like a dream and walked onto the field with a towel on. Duncan gently pulled the towel off James' body. James was very worried. The look made Duncan frown slightly.

The impact of that dunk seems not so simple. The American team played more and more smoothly. The continuous steals and fast breaks instantly opened up the gap of 6 points. Lithuania had no choice but to call a timeout, hoping to stop the crazy American team. Facts have proved Their efforts are justified.

The suffocating defense became the keynote of the game in the second half of the third quarter. The U.S. team failed to play the mercury-like offensive again. The Lithuanian players were strictly disciplined and had a clear division of labor. Wade's running position is limited, and the offensive end is to use a large number of tall centers to withdraw from the outside for high-quality pick-and-rolls to gain space for the shooter, and the ball is passed to the inside after pulling away.

James looked at the offensive player in front of him in confusion. After a few pick-and-rolls, he found that the cunning guard was no longer in front of him. The tower-like big center calmly stood deep in the penalty area and blocked James' Location.

Wade frantically pounced on Caddis, who was in a wide open, but it was too late, and a precise three-pointer shot through the US team's defense.

"These young players are very capable of single defense, but the zone defense and pick-and-roll can make these young guys dizzy." The Lithuanian coach looked at the confused James proudly. This kind of team has less than two months of training. Cooperation is the weakest link.

58 to 53.Lithuania successfully chased the score to five points.

"The No. 9 player was missed and he was a little dazed when he switched defenses. Lithuania made a shot! Their adjustments are very effective." The live commentary shouted excitedly, and the audience also cheered for Lithuania.

"Why don't you chase and defend? This three-pointer is troublesome." Iverson muttered worriedly.

He couldn't understand James' helplessness when he was not on the court. It was difficult to see where his defender was going after being blocked by a generous body close to [-] meters tall, and James' defensive awareness could not see through Lithuania's defensive layout. Said he was fooled.

Switching or chasing defense, flanking or emptying, stealing or chasing caps, all these information need to be processed in an instant to make a decision. James' character is a little hesitant, so it looks like he is shopping in place.

Larry Brown crossed his arms, sat on the coach's bench as firmly as Mount Tai, and didn't even have the slightest desire to get up. He believed that Li Zheng could adjust the situation on the court, or he could only trust Li Zheng.

These young players are not worthy of trust. Larry Brown has never changed his beliefs, and Li Zheng is just an additional candidate added to Larry Brown's trust list.

(End of this chapter)