This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 297 James made a key three-pointer and the game entered overtime
The Charlotte Bobcats immediately made adjustments. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost Varejao. It can be said that the ability to protect the frame is next level. The 2.06-meter JJ. Hickson is a complete rookie, and he was ordered in danger , averaging 4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, he is completely a role player. In the first round, Mike Brown still chose to trust him and gave him the ball to let him adapt to the game, but Hickson was in the first round. The confrontation with Yi Jianlian was at a disadvantage, and Yi Jianlian directly intercepted the bottom line.

"Hey, JJ, pay attention, I may pass the ball to you at any time." James, who passed the ball to Hickson, shouted loudly.

With 3.5 seconds left, James missed the left corner. Hibbert controlled the rebound and passed a long pass to Zhou Lin. Zhou Lin suppressed the rhythm. Seeing that Yi Jianlian was about to take his position, he directly gave the ball to him. Yi Jianlian, Yi Jianlian bullied Hickson inside, and hit a hook after turning around.

"This is the matchup advantage of the United Arab Emirates. Hixon's registered height is only 7 meters, which is 7 centimeters shorter than that of the United Arab Emirates. And I think the gap is even more than [-] centimeters."

So far, there are really not many players in the NBA who can rely on strength and height for Yi Jianlian, a second-year player, and Hickson's defensive experience is also very limited.

Although Varejao's reputation and statistics are not as good as Okafor's, but the roles played by the two in their respective teams, it may not be said that Okafor is more important than Varejao, just like the Bobcats in the fourth game , Okafor didn't play, and won the game differently, because Okafor's role can be replaced. Yi Jianlian, O'Bryant, and even Zhou Lin and Mike Dunleavy can all play the fourth position. .

But in the Cleveland Cavaliers, the inside is really old and small.

The three insiders, Big Z, Ben Wallace, and Joe Smith, are all 35. Big Z, a 2.2-meter white player, basically has no athletic ability at this age, and his defensive style is not good. Basically, it has become a kind of standing firmly under the basket to create obstacles for the opponent's player who rushes into the paint, but once the opponent's player moves to single him, it is basically difficult for Big Z to make an effective defense.

In addition, the 206cm of Ben Wallace and Joe Smith are still mixed with this kind of water. When they were young, they could run, jump and stand up. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he is only about 2 meters tall, and he has been a defensive player for many times. Now he can create very limited defensive threats to opponents.

In fact, if the Cleveland Cavaliers encountered other teams, then a player with a 2.03 or so such as Pavlovich can be placed at the fourth position, but the Bobcats' lineup is too high. Isn't it a joke that the small forwards around Mi go to top Yi Jianlian?

Of course, this is also the era of small balls that has not come yet~
In this lineup comparison, Zhou Lin, as the chief prosecutor, can be said to have complete insight into everything. Whether it is Hixon defending Yi Jianlian or Roy Hibbert, Zhou Lin will definitely hang to the basket.

Hickson also kept making mistakes in the third quarter. In addition to watching the other player score, he frequently sent Yi Jianlian or Roy to the free throw line. Not everyone can do it well.

In fact, if James hadn't been in a really good state today, the Bobcats might have completed the lead in the third quarter.

The further back the ball is played, the more determined James' attack is. In fact, he is also the only player on the Cleveland Cavaliers side who has a complete matchup advantage.

After two confrontations, the shooting percentage of both sides in the third quarter also dropped a lot, but at the end of the third quarter, it was still close to breaking [-], because there were a lot of free throws.

97-95, the Charlotte Bobcats have already chased the score to only 2 points. The most eye-catching player in this game is undoubtedly LeBron James. LeBron James played 34 minutes and 13 seconds in three quarters , Basically never rested, currently 21 of 14, 4 of 2 three-pointers, 11 of 10 free throws, 40 points in three quarters.

On the other hand, the Bobcats are more blooming. Zhou Lin, Yi Jianlian, Roy, and Dunleavy have already scored in double figures.

"Adhere to the previous strategy and attack the inside more!"

Now the Cleveland Cavaliers' inside line is already in jeopardy. JJ. Hickson basically has no bright spots except for a dunk on the offensive end. At the same time, he is also burdened with four fouls. Foul.

Mike Brown also obviously felt that Hickson was not in good condition. He could only temporarily abandon him in the fourth quarter and let the six-foot-eight inch Pavlovich play. However, in this lineup, James was Pushed down on the fourth position.

His strength and experience, as well as his aura as a star, also make it difficult for the Charlotte Bobcats.

James' actual height should be 205-206, and his strength and tonnage are enough. Yi Jianlian went to the inside to score goals several times, but was directly blocked by James, and James hit four, and the lineup became one big and four small , There is no advantage on the defensive end.

Yi Jianlian can be regarded as a player in the fifth position with relatively fast feet, so he can play in the fourth position, but it is really difficult for Yi Jianlian to chase James or the 203CM Pavlovich.

No, Larry Brown replaced Yi Jianlian one round later, and Pavlovich hit a three-pointer with a click.

The Bobcats were also forced to switch to a lineup of one big and four small ones. Yi Jianlian, who performed well today, became a five-player, but Yi Jianlian played five. The Bobcats' offense will be better, but the defensive frame will be better. problem appear.

After trying a few rounds, Yi Jianlian was still replaced by Hibbert. After all, the Bobcats do not lack scoring players, and what they need more is to protect the inside frame.

The Bobcats played a small lineup, allowing James Posey to play the fourth position, and Mike Dunleavy to play the third position. In defending James, together with Zhou Lin and Roy who can help defend at any time, several times were just right. The double-teaming did create a certain amount of oppression for James holding the ball on the outside.

James asked for a few shots in the low post, but the low post offense is also one of James' current offensive weaknesses.

After becoming one big and four small, the Bobcats lost first and then won. At 6 minutes and 23 seconds into the game, they already had a 109-point lead at 108-1. Mike Brown called a timeout. Daniel Gibson was replaced. This sharpshooter's status in the Cavaliers has declined this year. After undergoing ankle surgery, he can no longer find the amazing performance in the series against the Detroit Pistons in his rookie season.

Although the three-point shooting rate has dropped to 38.5%, he is still a member of the league's first echelon pitchers, and he is taller at the first position, which can also play a certain role in defense.

And in the previous season, Mo Williams, who had a 42% three-point shooting percentage, missed 5 three-pointers, which also made Zhou Lin more wanton to double-team James. In fact, Mo Williams is still more suitable. Shot after feeling the ball in your hands, not as a spot-up shooter.

And Daniel Gibson became the hero of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next two rounds. Zhou Lin's help defense missed Daniel Gibson twice, and Daniel Gibson punished Charlotte with two three-pointers. Bobcats.

It would be Larry Brown's turn to call a timeout.

After the timeout ended, Sessions replaced Mike Dunleavy, Larry Brown asked Sessions to chase Daniel Gibson, and Zhou Lin came to the third position.

Zhou Lin, who has only scored 13 points so far in this game, finally made a brilliant performance at the end of the fourth quarter. First, he made a 3-pointer with the help of Luke Mbah a Moute's single-block screen from outside the three-point line. , and then in the heads-up with James, he broke through for a layup and caused Big Z's fifth foul.

As long as Big Z fouls one more time, there will be no player in the Cleveland Cavaliers who is taller than Zhou Lin.

At 1 minute and 42 seconds, Zhou Lin made two free throws, and the two sides tied at 118!
The game has entered the most intense last 2 minutes.

The cameras kept capturing the changes in the faces of the players on both sides, Zhou Lin, Roy, James.

The epitome of this game is basically condensed into a process of the game between these three players. If the Bobcats do not have Zhou Lin and Roy, and the Cavaliers do not have James, then the combat effectiveness of these two teams will be basically the same. That is, a radius of eight taels.

After the game came back, the Cleveland Cavaliers undoubtedly handed over the ball to James. Whether it was attacking or attracting the ball after the defense, the decision rested with James. The Bobcats' James was completely dead Pinching James of the Cavaliers, James Posey still contributed his energy in this round of the series, which also caused a lot of trouble for LeBron James.

In this round, LeBron James chose to take a shot with a sudden step back, but it was a critical moment again, and James failed to hit it again.

"James, no! Mbah a Moute scored the rebound! The Charlotte Bobcats have a chance to complete the overtake at the last minute of the game!"

Zhou Lin controlled the ball and shouted: "Find your position."

James kept staring at Zhou Lin. Zhou Lin actively looked for Roy Hibbert's pick-and-roll. James forced his way through, but Zhou Lin got stuck behind him. Then Zhou Lin made a false pass, To Hibbert on one side, the big Z of the fifth offender is not so agile after all. Ka Zhoulin came up and chased Hibbert. hand, watching Hibbert dunk the ball into the basket!
120-118!

The Charlotte Bobcats pulled off a beautiful play with 1:07 left in the game.

"It's just that no one is hitting your inside line, and the movement of hitting your inside line is slow!"

"The management of the Cleveland Cavaliers, it's time to equip James with some powerful insiders."

"Retreat quickly, defend one!"

Zhou Lin shouted loudly while retreating.

This time James simply took the ball from the backcourt. After half court, James also asked for a pick-and-roll from Big Z. He missed a shot just now, and James didn't want to shoot again.

Zhou Lin's first position grab was called a defensive foul by the referee, but so far in the fourth quarter, the Charlotte Bobcats only fouled for the fourth time, and the Cavaliers resumed the serve.

"Now you can't foul easily. Now if you foul, you go to the free throw line, and James' free throws in this game are really accurate."

The commentator can notice this, so Zhou Lin is also very clear. The reason for the attack just now is that Zhou Lin only had two fouls, and the total number is not enough, so Zhou Lin is very smart to force one, even if he can't break it, It also makes your rhythm a little uncomfortable.

James did the same with Zhou Lin's previous pick-and-roll split ball, but at the critical moment, Big Z missed a layup against the younger and taller Hibbert. Fortunately, Pavlovich grabbed an offensive rebound and gave When it came to James who followed up, James dunked.

"James, 50 points!"

The on-site screen technology statistics are also very fast. James has scored 51 points, 7 assists and 11 rebounds in this game.

120-120!

The two sides tied again.

With 39 seconds left, in theory, both sides still have a chance to attack, and the Bobcats' attack in the next round is particularly important.

Once they score, they will take the initiative. If they fail to score, the Cavaliers will basically be the last to play.

Coach Larry Brown's tactics still start with the inside pick-and-roll, but this round Roy Hibbert was replaced by Yi Jianlian, because Yi Jianlian can give greater changes on the offensive end.

Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll was not as strong as Roy's, but after Yi Jianlian finished the block, he immediately moved to the left and made a single block for Roy. Yi Jian teamed up and handed it to Roy, who happened to block West behind him again. Pavlovich chased him out. Roy caught the ball and shot Xu Huang, and took a step inside. Dunleavy, who cut vertically from one side of the bottom corner, found a chance to shoot successfully!

"Strike! Dunleavy, pitcher Dunleavy, layup to give the Charlotte Bobcats a 17-point lead with 2 seconds left."

"What I have to say is that the Bobcats were really patient with this ball. Four players participated in the rotation of the ball."

Mike Brown immediately called a timeout!

The Cavaliers still have a chance here, and there is still plenty of time.

Now the Cavaliers have a lot of options, the choice of points, two points or three points, timing, and a quick score at the end.

Of course, in this situation, it is basically impossible for the Charlotte Bobcats to shoot a three-pointer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it can be seen from the substitutions that Dunleavy was replaced by Luke Mbah a Moute. The movement speed is faster, but he won't shoot you a three-pointer. Yi Jianlian was also replaced by Hibbert, who has a better frame protection.

And as a lagging side, it is completely impossible for the Cleveland Cavaliers to play under the rhythm.

Basically, as fast as you can, even if you don't make it, you still have a chance to make another foul.

In fact, it's the same. Pavlovich gave James a pick-and-roll, and James went straight to the basket. Hibbert also improved as the game progressed. This time he straightened his arms. The space of the basket is almost completely covered in his own space, and James' layup finally missed!

"No, rebound!"

"Roy Hibbert got it!"

"James took the initiative to foul, and there are 6.2 seconds left in the time. Now, it depends on Hibbert's free throw. James is also very upset. What was basically formed just now is a single-handed chance similar to football. It's a pity. Didn't get hold of it."

"Now Lady Luck is on the side of the Charlotte Bobcats. If Roy Hibbert makes two free throws, the game will be won by the Bobcats."

Hibbert also took a deep breath, but the first free throw... came out of the frame.

"Ouch, this is embarrassing."

"Second penalty, yes, yes! 123-120."

"Coach Mike Brown called a timeout. Now the Cleveland Cavaliers have another chance to make a three-pointer. Only by making a three-pointer can the game be dragged into overtime again."

James came to the court with a solemn expression, and the language of the camera was given immediately. There are quite a few people who have made three-pointers for the Cavaliers in this game. Mo Williams is 6 of 1, James is 5 of 2, and Puff Lovech was 3 for 2 and Daniel Gibson was 4 for 2. All four players were on the court.

The Cavaliers served in the frontcourt, James served as the server, and Big Z came outside the three-point line as a receiving point. James gave it to Big Z, and Big Z handed it to James, even though Zhou Lin had already given it to James. There was a lot of confrontation, but James still found a chance to receive the ball.

This is also a very conventional tactic. After serving the ball, the server runs back to the court and receives the return pass to throw this key ball.

However, at this moment, not only Zhou Lin, but also James Posey and Brandon Roy all rushed forward.

This ball is still the key ball for James.

In the last round of the game, it was James who missed two consecutive outside shots that killed the game at the last minute and caused the team to lose, but today.

The moment the red light came on, the ball slid out of a high parabola in the air, and everyone watched the basketball fall with breathless concentration.

Swish!
Basketball hollow into the net!

James slapped his chest frantically.

All the fans are excited.

"James, hit this absolutely flat shot, let's look at it again, the back is still elegant, wow, this shot is much more difficult than the last two key shots in the last game, Zhou Lin and James. Posey's two high points come to attack James like this!"

The referee also looked at the replay and determined that James' ball did not time out and the three-pointer was valid.

123-123, the game entered overtime.

"James really put the team on his shoulders by himself. He has already scored 54 points. If there is another overtime game, James may score more than 60 points."

"Boys of the Bobcats, don't be upset, there are 5 minutes of overtime, play well."

"But now, the aura of the Cleveland Cavaliers has risen with James making this super difficult three-pointer..."

(End of this chapter)