NBA villain

Chapter 105 Wade's Truce
"Haha, my buddy is blown up!"

Not long after the game ended, Yao Ming called to "gloat" and said to Yang Di in a teasing tone: "Don't worry, the game between our Rockets and Timberwolves will be in two days, and I will help you avenge and defeat them."

Yang Di immediately expressed his disbelief: "Thinking too much, he is the number one in the West, and your record is at most similar to ours, and it is considered good if you don't get hanged."

"No, no, haven't you heard the saying "NBA has no weak teams". As long as our Rockets' mid-range and long-distance open, it's not like beating the Timberwolves every minute."

"What you said is that the game is about the feel of the hand. If the hand feels good, anyone can beat the opponent."

"Well, the truth is this truth."

Yao Ming changed the subject, "By the way, what team are you playing against next?"

Yang Di sighed, "Hey, don't mention it, it's another road trip to the West, and the next game is to go to Sacramento to play against the Kings, and it feels like a bad luck."

"Don't be like that, have some confidence!" Yao Ming laughed.

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The back-to-back games put the players under a great physical load. After the game that day, Wade also felt inexplicably sore in his thigh. The team doctor found that the ligament was slightly strained, and it was recommended to rest for two to three games.

Head coach Stan Van Gundy breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was just an ordinary minor injury, but it also reminded him that no matter how strong Wade is, he is still just a rookie player. The time is as high as 34 minutes, which is indeed a bit much.

As a result, Van Gundy arranged for Wade to leave the team and waved his hand to prevent him from participating in the next trip to the Western Conference.

This undoubtedly made the Heat's combat power drop to another level. Afterwards, the Heat went to Sacramento and lost to the Kings 86 to 90. The two main players of the Kings, Chris Webber and Bobby Jackson, were also on the injury list. The team didn't decide the winner until the end.

Yang Di met the real Divac, but at this time Divac has entered the end of his career, and his strength has declined sharply. Although he is still a starter, his strength has not reached the starting standard at all.

The two didn't have much communication in a game. After all, Divac played as the starter, but the time was short. When Yang Di came on the stage, the two of them were staggered.

Two days later, the Heat came to Salt Lake City to challenge the Jazz.

The Heat only made 70 of their 27 shots, a hit rate of less than 85%, and lost the game 97 to 11. After this game, the Heat's record declined and fell to No. behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Miami Wade immediately communicated, requesting to play in back-to-back games against the Clippers.

From this point of view, Stan Van Gundy is a good coach. He rejected Wade's request and told Wade clearly: "The game is won and won, but your career has just begun. This is not the playoffs. In the finals, learn to protect your body to prolong your career, I can't consume your body because of the gains and losses of one or two games."

But the pressure of the three-game losing streak was thrown on the other players of the Heat.

Before the Clippers game in Los Angeles, Van Gundy demanded that the game be focused and aggressive.

"The Clippers have not been in a good state during this period. They only ranked first in the West. Corey Maggette and Elton Brand seem to be in harmony. Most of the teams are alone, and their offensive efficiency is the lowest in the league. We have to beat them and end the three-game losing streak, otherwise the schedule and record before the All-Star start will be even more difficult!"

"This game is all about state. No matter what level of player you are, if you are in good shape, you will have playing time and opportunities. If you are not in good shape, don't blame me for leaving you on the court to rest!" Van Gundy slapped heavily Tactical board, shout out.

All the players were stunned, it seemed that the head coach was determined to win this game.

That's right, if the bottom one in the West loses again, it would be really embarrassing to throw it at grandma's house.

Yang Di's heart moved, if you just look at the state, then this game is an opportunity!
At the game scene, there are still a large number of fans entering the Staples Arena. This is Los Angeles. Even if it is not a Lakers game, a large number of individual visitors come to watch the game every day.

Of course, this also means that the Clippers have fewer real fans, and the home support will not be too high.

Sure enough, after the opening, even the applause was sparse. If the DJ on the scene hadn't encouraged the audience to come and cheer for two waves, they probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between home and away.

The Clippers started with PG Eddie House, SG Marko Jaric, SF Corey Maggette, PF Elton Brand and C Chris Wilcox.Because of the truce of Wade and Caron Butler on the Heat side, Alstom entered the starting lineup again. At the same time, veteran Malik Allen was put into the starting lineup. Both Yang Di and Haslem were placed on the bench at the table.

After the opening game, the Heat, who received a particularly serious request from the head coach, played a lot more aggressively.

First, Alston broke through and scored a two-plus-one, and then Odom scored 2 points in an inside attack. Since then, it has started with a 5-0 lead.

But then, the Clippers, who were waiting for work, immediately launched a counterattack. Maggette made a successful mid-range shot, Eddie House hit a throw, and the two sides entered the first mandatory timeout 10-8.

"It turned into a duel." The duel between the weak teams seems to be desperately defending, but it is very likely to turn into a duel. Under the stimulation of hyperadrenal hormones, it is very likely that every round attack rate increased.

But the game was good. Many fans bought tickets not to see how many subtle tactics you played, but to watch counterattacks, dunks, and wave after wave of offensive climaxes.

Stan Van Gundy never expected that he would become like this.

He immediately called a timeout and signaled Alston to slow down the tempo. Just kidding, the Heat are playing back-to-back games. If this fight continues, will there be any more games in the fourth quarter?

At 7 minutes and 17 seconds, Yang Di and Haslem appeared together.

At this time, the Heat went up and down three times, Alstom was also replaced, and veteran Bimbo Coles came on the stage to control the rhythm.

When Coles chatted with Yang Di, he talked about his career. After 14 years, he had the idea of ​​retiring this season. Now his body is not enough to support him to complete high-intensity confrontation games.

After Wade was injured, there was a shortage of manpower at the point guard position. He came to the court to control the ball, and his steady style of play made everyone feel affirmed.

After halftime, Coles hit the ball to Haslem in the high position.

Haslem made a support for Eddie Jones. Eddie Jones took the ball and went to the strong side to attack. Halfway through the dribble, he met the Clippers' defense and distributed it to Odom on the outside.

Odom is really an all-rounder, hitting three-pointers with open hands. 20 to 16, the Heat lead by 4 points.

Offensive and defensive transition, the Clippers backup point guard Doug Overton organized an offense outside the three-point line.

First, he tried a high pick-and-roll, and then passed the ball to Maggette on the wing. Maggette singled out Eddie Jones, feinted to the left, and then turned to the right.

After taking two steps, he took a small step to the side and turned over for a jumper.

Long distance two points, missed.

The rebound bounced high, and under the basket, Yang Di was amazing. He squeezed Elton Brand away, relaxed his arms, and grabbed the rebound with a "snap".

"The strength seems to be stronger?" Elton Brand behind him glanced at Yang Di with a surprised look. He knew Yang Di, and he had fought once before, a month or two ago. Unexpectedly, I haven't seen it in this period of time. Yang Di seems to be stronger than before.

After the Clippers receded like a tide, Yang Di handed the ball to Coles.

Coles called his teammates to move after halftime, and then asked Odom to come out to do a pick-and-roll for him at a high position. The pick-and-roll of the two didn't work.

What's interesting is that the defenses of both sides are very targeted. The Heat let Eddie Jones be responsible for defending the Clippers' arrow-Corey Maggette, while the Clippers let Elton Bran with terrifying wingspan De is responsible for Odom's marking.

Odom couldn't pass Brand's defense, and after a strong breakthrough, he was assigned to Haslem on the weak side.

Haslem made a mid-range jumper and went out of the box.

At this time, Elton, who went out to defend, suddenly found that the Clippers' penalty area was a little weak and dangerous. The No. 8 rebound monster rushed in unstoppably!
Yang Di jumped up before the basketball hit the rim.

When the basketball bounced off, he just touched it with both hands, and then grabbed the basketball and smashed it down.

With a sound of "bang", another beautiful supplementary buckle was seen!

Los Angeles is worthy of being an international metropolis. After seeing such a wonderful goal, many fans applauded and applauded Yang Di flattered.

"It's fine if you don't defend me, but the fans are still cheering for me, it's so polite!"

(End of this chapter)