I just play ball

Chapter 177 Three Qi Morey
"I am good at three-pointers, but I must say that mid-range shots are a better and more stable way to score. Jordan and Kobe have proved this point many times in the playoffs." Miller said.

"It's not that the data is lying, but a game only lasts 48 minutes, so there is an upper limit to the number of theoretical shots, and there is also an upper limit to the physical strength of the players, so it is impossible to always guarantee the core basis that the three-point efficiency is higher than that of the mid-range shot." Thomas said.

"I don't understand those reasons. I only know that the Rockets will be very difficult to play." Barkley shrugged.

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Back in the second quarter, the Rockets replaced Greg Smith with Van der Brew and continued to implement the main tactic of shooting three-pointers. .

At the end of the halftime break, the Rockets did not immediately replace Terrence Jones, but deliberately waited until Gobert was off the court before arranging him to play. It was difficult for the Lakers to form restrictions on Thackeray, and the Rockets took the opportunity to play a wave of 12 to 6 point.

This old routine of Tian Ji's horse racing was not easy to use against the Lakers. Li Yue adjusted the rotation in time and let Ias serve as the center to improve the offensive and defensive rhythm. He quickly regained the lead and led the Rockets by the nose.

As the Rockets hit the iron with a long shot, the whistle sounded in the arena. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led 74 to 61.

Li Yue walked to the sidelines and gave high-fives to the players. When he turned and walked back, Walton handed over a form: "This is the statistics of the first three quarters. The whole team played very well, and the turnovers in the same period were more than the previous games. few."

Li Yue took a look and was about to walk back when he suddenly heard Morey's voice: "We did think about using the 34th pick to select Robert Covington, but after comprehensive consideration, we confirm that Isiah Kanan It will help the team even more…”

It should be an interview. As for what Morey said later, Li Yue was not interested. He walked quickly to the front of the players and clapped his hands: "Finish the game early and go to dinner. In the evening, we have to study the opponents in the finals. Everyone will give it their all. , hit whatever you want."

After speaking and waving his hand, all the players were stunned for a moment, and then smiled knowingly, and they were done.

After the players left, Walton said with a smile, "Aren't you afraid of them playing around?"

"It doesn't matter, let them relax a little bit, they are prone to nervous fatigue if they are tense all the time, and they can pull back even if they play blindly." Li Yue said, "If they play well, the Rockets don't know how to defend."

Walton nodded, and the whistle sounded at the same time. The fourth quarter officially started, and both teams replaced their starters.

According to the result of the opening jump ball, the Rockets launched an attack first, Beverly received the ball from the bottom line and advanced, the other four frontcourt left 3 right 1, all kinds of off-ball cover moves, looked dazzling, but the Lakers did not passively Chasing up mechanically, but switching defenses through quick rotations, never giving an open space, and passing the ball around the front defense by the way.

Beverly brought the ball to the top of the arc, seeing that there was no chance to pass the ball, he immediately beckoned and called for a back screen.

Jones immediately lifted up from the low post on the right and set up a wall to block Selby. At the same time, Anderson used Honeycutt and Greg to cover and rushed towards the unguarded basket like a shooting star.

The Lakers had to defend both outside breakthroughs and inside air cuts. They seemed overwhelmed for a while, but the entire Lakers team did not panic. Gobert raised his left hand high and followed Beverly in small steps. Covington squeezed Chasing Anderson through cover, the two did not communicate, but they worked hard as if they had a tacit understanding.

Beverly failed suddenly, braked to slow down and raised his hand, and hit the ground to pass the ball to the basket.

Seeing this situation, Covington, who was running, let out a low growl, jumped forward with both feet on the ground, bent down and stretched out his right hand, and raised his left hand to separate the space. He half-kneeled on the ground, forcibly caught the basketball, and took two consecutive shots. Get up with your strength and make a long pass.

The basketball flew to the center line in an instant like a super fast forward. Selby caught it and pushed forward.

The steal was too sudden, and the four Rockets players were slightly stunned. Greg, the only chaser, was too heavy to do what he wanted. Selby easily rushed to the basket, folded his hands and scored a dunk.

With the Lakers leading by 15 points, Harden shook his head inadvertently, as if sighing.

Howard stood up and shouted: "Don't be discouraged, do a good job in every defense, we have a chance to overtake."

The Rockets attacked, Beverly took the ball to the right wing, watched and waited for a while, and passed it to Anderson who ran up.

Anderson dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, and with the help of Honeycutt's cover, he successfully threw off two positions of Covington, but just as he was about to take off and make a shot, Covington actually squeezed through the cover and chased him, ready to interfere at any time.

Anderson hurriedly stopped, hugging the basketball with both hands, hesitating whether to shoot or pass.

Covington stretched out his hand to press, and Anderson, as a master foul maker, immediately raised his hand and jumped with a smile.

That thought, Covington suddenly withdrew his hands, and Anderson's shooting movement was not formed, so he could only bite the bullet and shoot.

when!The basketball hit the basket and hit the iron, Gobert caught it in his hand and threw it to the left sideline.

Rodney caught the ball quickly, Covington and Selby followed up, the Lakers played 3 in the frontcourt, and the arena cheered.Rodney rushed all the way to the bottom, jumped from the basket and made a pass to the outside. Covington received it and made a three-pointer against Anderson.

boom!The rebound hit the board, the referee's whistle sounded at the same time, and Covington had another penalty!
Wharton smiled and applauded: "They are really willing to listen to your arrangement, and they really want to fight."

Li Yue also laughed. This kind of rushing three-pointer against the defender rarely appeared in the previous few games. It was also because of a coincidence, not on his own initiative. Covington was obviously having fun.

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TNT commentary seats.

Miller held the data sheet in his hand: "This player named Robert Covington has the potential to become a superb 3D player."

Barkley nodded again and again: "I heard that Li Yue insisted on choosing him, and the Lakers gave up the tall white shooter for this reason."

"The Rockets are also interested, and they promised to sign him, but Li Yue snatched him away." Thomas added.

Miller chuckled: "It seems that Morey was interviewed just now and said that Kanan is more suitable for the Rockets, which is against his will."

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On the court, Covington made an extra free throw.

The Lakers led by 19 points, and the game ended with 8 minutes and 42 seconds left, a huge advantage.

The Rockets attack, Beverly advances with the ball, and Howard stands up to watch the game, because this offense is too important, if the Lakers fail to score, the Lakers will go back and score more than 20 points, then the Rockets will be very difficult to play in the following games, and basically lose the comeback hope.

Li Yue also realized this, got up and walked to the technical table, ready to shout to remind the players depending on the situation.

Beverley took the ball to the top of the key, watched for a moment, and beckoned for a screen.

Jones immediately stepped up, Beverly made a dodge, and went right to the basket. Gobert hesitated for half a second, but couldn't catch up again. Covington gave up Anderson and started running from the bottom corner on the right. Step traverse interception.

Beverly rushed to the basket unhurriedly, stopped and turned around as if he had been prepared, and scored the ball towards the right wing. Anderson received it, and there was no defense three meters around him. He calmly raised his hand to aim at the basket. Howard and others Man raises hands in advance.

Under the watchful eyes of more than 2000 people, the basketball flew out, but a figure descended like a black cloud.

Snapped!Covington's extreme hat, the basketball was slapped to the center line, and Selby picked it up and pushed it forward quickly.

The Rockets all retreated, Selby was forced to slow down and landed, and Covington followed up and set up a wall as a cover.Selby took the opportunity to dribble to the left to break through, Covington turned around and cut in at the same time, and the two advanced side by side.

boom!The basketball bounced off the backboard and passed through the crowd.

Covington received it, and facing Jones' defense was not a layup, but Gobert who followed up in the middle.

With a bang, Gobert dunked with one hand and caused Jones to foul at the same time.

"YES!" Li Yue raised his arms and cheered, turned around and saw Morey with a displeased face, and almost laughed out loud.

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TNT commentary seats.

Miller smirked: "Morey's face seems a bit ugly, did something bad happen?"

Barkley gave him a blank look and didn't answer. Thomas smiled and said, "Morey finally signed a big-name center. As a result, others found a rookie with a super strong immediate combat ability. The theory he believed in was picked and rolled back then, and he also witnessed it with his own eyes. A player in the middle of the game has played brilliantly under others, and one person will not be happy if he is beaten continuously, even if he has the best demeanor."

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As Gobert made a free throw and the Lakers led by 22 points, the Rockets did not adjust their strategy. Instead, they replaced Van der Brew and Jack Cooley, two second-team players, and voluntarily gave up.

The two teams started a turn-based game. The game was over in a blink of an eye, and the Lakers finally won by 24 points.

When the whistle sounded in midfield, Li Yue and the players high-fived one by one, praised in one sentence where they played well, and then turned around and walked to the player tunnel. He ran into Durant halfway, and was waiting with his hands on his hips, smiling.

"Brothers, the first Summer League champion belongs to the Thunder, stop resisting."

　The men's basketball game is easy to be autistic!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)