the great gatsby

Chapter 182 Admired Maddie! (Sixth update!)
0:5!The Thunder let the Knicks beat 5:0 as soon as they came up. Durant wanted to take the ball and hit one, but Westbrook ignored Durant again. He was driven to the wing by Gatsby, and then a stiff and extremely difficult Gao made a mid-range shot, and the basketball bounced high on the rim. Bogut blocked Kostic and controlled the rebound.

Gatsby quickly dribbled the ball across the frontcourt, and still asked Bogut for a pick-and-roll. This is because Gatsby did not rush in, but directly shot a three-pointer, hit a three-pointer, and directly stopped the Thunder.

Scott Brooks called a timeout angrily, yelling at Westbrook: "Russell, give the ball to Kevin, control the rhythm!"

Westbrook pursed his lips tightly and looked at the Knicks' bench opposite him dissatisfied. Brooks felt so helpless. Westbrook was a talented student, but his brain that could get hot at any time made him helpless.

Durant had a good temper and quickly comforted Westbrook: "Russell, it doesn't matter. We will get the score back later. It's still going on tonight. You have a lot of chances to defeat Gatsby."

Westbrook nodded.

After the game came back, Westbrook calmed down a lot. After halftime, he gave the ball to Durant. Durant got the ball with his back on the wing. Wilson Chandler withstood Durant. Durant A smooth breakthrough, just one step to open up a little space, just pull up and shoot, hit the mid-range shot!

Gatsby saw that Wilson Chandler jumped up and interfered with Durant's elbow. Everyone is wrong.

During this period, his offensive skills were still flawed, not comprehensive enough and not exquisite enough. Later, he made a terrible face-up breakthrough in front of the body, projectiles with the ball, and unsolvable post-up singles in the middle and low positions. Jump shots and other skills have not yet been developed, just relying on cutting and attacking the basket and receiving jump shots without the ball, as well as height, arm length and incredible mobility, plus precise shooting and free throw ability, he became the youngest player in the history of the league. scoring champion.

The ball could be given to Durant, and the Thunder's offense started, but Gatsby tightly controlled the rhythm of the game. Durant singled out Wilson Chandler with his superb talent, and Gates Bi is relying on his unparalleled shooting skills and broad vision to mobilize the Thunder's defense, and the Knicks are in full bloom.

Martin's cuts and open shots, Gallinari's baseline three-pointers, Bogut's high post support, and Wilson Chandler's fixed-point three-pointers.

The Knicks led by 8 points in the half quarter, the score was 14:22. Under Gatsby's combing, the Knicks' offense was as pervasive as mercury pouring down the ground, and the Knicks fans were mesmerized.

Gates doesn't insist on being fast, nor is he afraid of slowing down. He just goes as fast as he can according to the needs of the game, and slows down if he can't. He has countless ways to tear apart the Thunder's defense.

Westbrook was at a loss for Gatsby's treacherous changes, and Gatsby's choices made his defense at a loss. He had never seen such a cunning opponent.

But Durant appreciates it deeply. If Westbrook can trust Gatsby to play like this, with his offensive ability and restraint, the Thunder will not only have no problems in the playoffs, but even go far in the playoffs. Far!
It’s just that this idea can only be thought about. Gatsby is already the leader of the Knicks. Unless the Knicks management loses their brains again, it is impossible to trade such a promising young man, and Duran Especially, it is impossible to come to the Knicks. Unless he has no chance to win the championship when his contract expires, it is possible to give up the expectations of the city and come to the Knicks, but then he will definitely be despised by the whole city. If you come here in panic, that's not what he wants.

With Gatsby's intentional help, Martin scored 11 points in the half quarter and successfully completed his debut. When Martin left the field, he hugged Gatsby gratefully. The audience stood up and applauded Gatsby and Martin. Where are they? It can’t be seen that Gatsby is playing for Martin specially. The fans even praised Gatsby as a real leader. McGrady watched with full of thoughts off the court. He understood Gatsby. First of all, this rookie has a profound personality Yiye, in terms of sorting out the offensive control rhythm, is definitely at the top point guard level, not to mention his own explosive offensive ability. If such a person does not become a true leader, he is really reckless.

Secondly, this young man is very broad-minded and has a strong offensive ability, but he does not indulge in his own points to grab data, but gives the opportunity to his teammates to score, unless it is to maintain his own offensive threat. Only then will he make a decisive shot when he has the opportunity to score.

The more McGrady watched, the more he admired him. This guy is definitely the most powerful point guard he has ever worked with. Alston, Francis, Brooks, and Hyde were not the top point guards in the league when they cooperated with McGrady. Offensive, there are those who are not strong in their own offensive ability, and those who have insufficient organizational ability. There is no one as comprehensive and top-notch as Gatsby.

If Gatsby could fully assist him, then he would probably be even better than before, McGrady thought happily.

McGrady replaces Martin, Tyson Chandler replaces Bogut, and David Lee replaces Gallinari. Now there are Gatsby, McGrady, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Chandler, and David Lee on the court. .

The Thunder replaced Durant and replaced James Harden, with Westbrook leading the team on the court.

Knicks possession.

Gatsby dribbled the ball through halftime. Once after halftime, McGrady couldn't help but wanted to show his strength in front of the Knicks fans. He quickly asked Gatsby for the ball. Gatsby did his best and gave the ball directly to him. In the past, McGrady was defended by defender Thabo Sefolosha. McGrady was not easy to beat. Of course Gatsby knew that, but he still gave the ball over.

Gatsby's idea is very simple. If McGrady is really capable, then let McGrady become another ball-handling point for the team. This is what the Knicks need. If McGrady is as good as in his previous life, Then let him know himself clearly and support himself well. If he doesn't even have this strength, then he will have no choice but to leave at the end of this season. It is impossible for the Knicks to use a big contract to support a player who cannot play well. , even if he was a superstar before, competitive sports are so cruel.

McGrady made a three-threat with a heavy focus. Tzapo Sefolosha stared at McGrady's shoulders with a heavy heart. Although McGrady hasn't played for a long time, his reputation is not just for bragging. He is the fastest player in the league. The first step, one step can throw the defender behind his ass.

McGrady swayed left and right and made a breakthrough. Sapo Sefolosha's center of gravity was shaken. He cried out that he would suffer, so he hurriedly followed. Flossa was a little surprised, but he had no time to think about it. Using the trap of his teammates inside, McGrady slowed down. Sapo Sefoloza followed McGrady again. In, but it can be seen that it is very reluctant.

Thabo Sefolosha then thought: His step is not fast!Thinking of McGrady's injury, Thabo Sefolosha couldn't help but feel a little sad. This is a professional athlete, and injuries will ruin everything!
(End of this chapter)