Start without the ball

Chapter 104 Reading Defense
After the timeout, the two sides switched back to the main lineup.

The Lakers attacked, and Ball came to the frontcourt according to Wharton's arrangement and handed it to Kuzma in the low post on the right.

Kuzma has a 10KG weight advantage, crushing Ferguson into the inside, turning up the line and hitting a hook.

86 to 89.
In this attack, James has been two steps away at 45 degrees on the left with his hands on his hips, free from the attack.

Tengxing commentary seat.

Duan Ran: "Is James tired? The desire to attack is not strong."

Huo Nan: "His playing time is staggered with most of the players on the court. He has been on the court for the last 5 minutes of the third quarter, and there is no rest at the beginning of the fourth quarter."

On the court, the Thunder attacked, and Li Haoyu sank in the right corner to open up space for his teammates.

With space, Schroeder at the top of the arc called Adams to step forward to pick and roll, ready to break through.

After Ball knew that there was a pick-and-roll, he took a step to the right in advance, was not blocked by Adams, and at the same time confronted Schroeder.

Schroder couldn't help but feel a little unstable in the confrontation, and Ball took the opportunity to steal the basketball.

James, who was in the low position on the left, saw Ball stealing, pressed shift, and rushed forward.

The 45-degree left Kuzma also smelled the opportunity for a fast break and immediately accelerated.

Before Kuzma ran two steps, James behind him had passed him. After receiving Ball's pass, he stepped into the three-second zone, jumped high, raised the ball with his right hand, and hit a powerful battle ax Dunk scored 2 points.

86:91.

Tengxing commentary seat.

Duan Ran: "Look at that, James' speed is too fast, he started at the same time as Kuzma, and as a result, he crossed the midfield line before Kuzma who started more forward! The physical talent is really great!"

Huo Nan: "Didn't you just say that he was tired?"

Duan Ran: "Ahem, Lao Zhan's mind can't be what I want. I kept charging in the last round, so I can move forward at full speed in this round."

Barrage.

"Really, James doesn't get tired when he plays a fast break."

"He doesn't play very long, why do you always say he's tired?"

"Don't ask, I'm tired of asking."

"Look at the momentum of the fast break, why can't we put more effort in defense?"

In the next game, James was replaced by Wharton to rest, and Li Haoyu on the Thunder's side has been staying strong, doing some transition and organization work, and got 1 assist during this period.

After James is off the court for the Lakers, the young people in Los Angeles have released their vitality and can also make achievements.

However, the Thunder's offense was smoother. With 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter, they took a 2-point lead.

At this point the score was 97 to 95.
After a few minutes of rest, James returned to the court, took over the ball, and the decisive moment was approaching.

After charging, James fired all his firepower and crushed Grant frantically.

On the Thunder's side, Li Haoyu also began to work hard, constantly involving the Lakers' defense through running positions.

The two sides were in a stalemate, and the game came to the last 1 minute and 20 seconds, the score was 108 to 109, and the Lakers led by 1 point.

The Thunder have the ball, Schroeder holds the ball at the top of the arc, and the right hand ratio is 6.
With a double-screen gesture, Adams took McGee to block Ball's left side.

Li Haoyu stepped forward to block Ball's right side.

McGee thought that Schroeder would go to the left side covered by Adams with better quality, and moved a step to the left in advance to prevent Schroeder from breaking through.

Seeing McGee move, Schroeder immediately changed direction and sprinted to the right.

Hart, who was defending Li Haoyu, hurried forward to stop him.

Li Haoyu cut to the basket, and Schroeder slammed the ground into Li Haoyu's hands.

There is only James on the inside. There is no reason to akimbo at this critical moment, and he immediately stepped forward to defend.

Li Haoyu turned the ball to the left corner, and Grant took the basketball, absolutely open.

After aiming at the basket, Grant hit a three-pointer, which is a skill he has worked hard for a summer!
"Shu~"

Hard work pays off, the basketball is hollow into the net!

111 to 109, the Thunder overtook the score!

58 seconds left.

The Lakers attacked, James was at the basket, wiped his jersey with his right hand, and after getting rid of the sweat, he took the basketball and dribbled it forward.

Li Haoyu was in the backcourt and said to Grant:
"When he is about to attack, you foul directly!"

After Grant agreed, he waited for James' arrival.

James came to the top of the arc, waiting for everyone to pull away, and called McGee to come forward to cover.

Grant looked back to observe the way McGee came from. It was on the right side. He stepped out with his right foot ahead of time and was not blocked.

James rushed to the right, and Grant followed him. After waiting for James to start, he hugged James with both hands and pulled him down with all his strength.

"Drip~"

The whistle sounded, and the new core of the Lakers was about to go to the free throw line.

Grant: "His strength is so strong, I almost missed it."

Li Haoyu: "When he was young, I guess you really couldn't hold him back."

Grant: "It depends on whether Brother Moose gives us a chance."

James walked to the free throw line, and in the sound of MVP in the audience, he lowered his heart and pulled out the basketball.

"Bang~"

The first penalty strike.

After the fans sighed, they continued to shout for James.

"Bang~"

The second free throw also hit the iron, and Adams protected the rebound.

With 39 seconds left in the clock, Wharton requested a timeout.

Tengxing commentary seat.

Duan Ran: "James' free throws have dropped too much this season!"

Huo Nan: "Hey, James is really tired. Look at his free throws."

Duan Ran: "He really needs helpers to share the pressure for him."

After the timeout, return to the game.

Li Haoyu took the basketball at the top of the arc with two screens.

Facing Hart, Li Haoyu held the ball to his side, waiting for time to run out.

With 8 seconds left on the offensive clock, Adams and Grant stepped forward to set a double screen for Li Haoyu.

Li Haoyu dribbled the ball to the left, jumped up and lifted the basketball.

James couldn't agree, and immediately rushed to Li Haoyu with all his strength.

Grant saw James going to switch defenses, turned around immediately, and removed the basket.

After Li Haoyu caught the movement of his teammates, he smashed the ball into Grant's arms before James blocked the shot.

After receiving the ball, Grant took advantage of the trend, jumped high and dunked!

113 is better than 109!

The Thunder lead by 4 points, and there are only 18 seconds left!

TNT commentary seats.

Miller: "Li Haoyu killed opponents at critical moments many times. When the Lakers thought he was going to kill the game, Li Haoyu chose to trust his teammates!! His ability to read defense is really strong!!"

Albert: "Grant has scored 23 points in this game. He and Li Haoyu really have a tacit understanding."

Wharton called a timeout. After the arrangement, James broke through hard and scored 2 points.

The Lakers' foul tactics sent Li Haoyu to the free throw line. Li Haoyu made both free throws with only 3.5 seconds left. The Lakers, who were 4 points behind and had no timeout, had no way to recover and gave up resistance.

In the end, the Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-111.

(End of this chapter)