I just play ball

279 - Perfect imitation
Chasing points too quickly is like a tornado. Nelson's two shots are unreasonable at all. They are completely hot-headed rush shots, but it is awesome to hit them, even if it is contrary to the team's mid-range shot. Afraid that other teammates did not participate in the attack.

The central large screen switched to focus on Lakers coach D'Antoni, as if he wanted to see some anxiety or panic on his face, but he still put on that cold expression, as if he was indifferent to the two three-pointers just now.

Naturally, the Lakers did not ask for a timeout. After Marshall glanced at the bench to confirm, he took the bottom line pass from Gobert and pushed forward. Immediately, the Amway Center rang out the cry of "defense, defense", and the audience's interest increased greatly.

Li Yue received the ball from the right wing and took advantage of the situation to assume a three-threat posture. He raised his right foot to step forward, seeing Afflalo move back slightly, immediately retracted his right foot to start a cross step, dribbled the ball with his left hand and walked left, striding fiercely Chong, get rid of it instantly.

Davis and Harris shrunk towards the basket at the same time. Before they stepped into the penalty area, Li Yue had already made an emergency stop and took off, shooting with his left hand.

when!The basketball hit the basket and rebounded, rose a certain distance in the air, and fell into the net amid boos from the audience.

17 to 14, the Lakers were able to stabilize the situation, and Li Yue immediately turned around and ran to the frontcourt when he landed.

The whole team quickly arranged a defensive formation of 4 high and 1 low, and made it clear that they wanted to limit the Magic's three-pointers. The audience chanted 'Come on'.

Nelson dribbled the ball across the center line, slowed down and looked up at the ring, as if weighing the distance of the shot.

Marshall stepped forward, blocked the right sideways and emptied the right sideways, but at the same time, Harris used Davis to position and cover, easily got rid of Landry, and went to the basket from the left 45 degrees. cut.

Nelson raised his hand on the brakes and hit the ground hard to pass the ball.

Harris received the ball, rushed to the right next to Gobert, took two steps, suddenly stopped and turned around, and shot sideways with a hook.

Snapped!Gobert slammed a cap from his side, and the basketball flew straight to the left sideline.

Harris stood still on the ground and showed an unbelievable expression on the referee's face, as if asking why no foul was called.

Li Yue grabbed the basketball and ran forward. The Lakers moved forward in three lines. However, the Magic retreated quickly and failed to form a situation of more plays and less. Afflalo.

The teammates moved to the right one after another, and he was the only one left in the left half. The audience booed and interfered under the leadership of the DJ. Stopping at the elbow area, the moonlight in the corner of his eyes caught a glimpse of Harris who seemed to be rushing over to help defend, and immediately jumped high and made a two-stage shot.

The two-stage shooting pays attention to the highest point of the shot. Compared with Efflalo, Li Yue has a height advantage, coupled with his young explosive power, the basketball is not disturbed at all, and he flies steadily to the ring and hits the net hollow.

19 to 14, the Lakers gradually expanded their lead.

The Magic attacked, and Nelson brought the ball to the top of the arc and asked Davis to cooperate with the pick-and-roll. As before, he got rid of Marshall and shot a three-pointer directly.

Gobert caught the rebound, Marshall caught the ball and advanced, and the Lakers settled in a V-shaped formation in the frontcourt.

Landry mentioned that the top of the arc was set up as a screen, Marshall took the opportunity to dribble to the left, and then used Gobert to position the screen again, completely throwing off Nelson's defense, facing Davis who was changing defense, rushed to the sideline, and suddenly twisted his hips. hoop.

At the same time, Landry, who ended the pick-and-roll, turned and moved to the right to the 45-degree three-point line, continued to set up a wall as a screen, and abruptly blocked Afflalo.Li Yue took the opportunity to speed up and rush to the top of the arc. Gobert also covered Harris again, stopped at 45 degrees to the left, and faced Nelson in a dislocation, gaining an incomparably huge height advantage.

Marshall made an emergency stop to pass the ball, Li Yue received it, jumped up and shot without thinking much.

The basketball crashed into the net, and the Lakers led 21 to 14.

Magic head coach Jacques Vaughan waved and shouted, demanding to control the offensive rhythm and seek more reasonable shots. He was not as excited as when Nelson hit two unreasonable three-pointers in a row.

Nelson brought the ball to the top of the arc and waited for his teammate floppy to move, but this time the Lakers had already taken precautions. Gobert guarded the inside like a jack, and Li Yue and Iguodala had no scruples to 'circle' to cover and chase.

The Magic ran a circle and failed to get a good chance to catch the ball. Nelson hurriedly raised his hand and called for a cover.

Davis went up to the wall, Nelson shifted to the left, and handed over the ball at a 45-degree position, and set a screen by the way.

Oladipo received the ball, took advantage of the situation and turned into the inside line. He rushed against Marshall and stepped to the middle of the free throw line in just three steps. Good physical fitness.

The basketball hit the circle and entered the net, and the Magic caught up to 16 to 21.

Easy side Lakers attack, Marshall launched the 'Spanish pick-and-roll' tactics.

After a few runs, Iguodala made an open three-pointer and Harris grabbed a defensive rebound and brought it to the front basket. cause a foul.

With an extra penalty and a hollow hit, the Magic caught up to 19 to 21, and the Lakers requested a timeout.

D'Antoni emphasized that the defensive range should be appropriately expanded and the Magic's three-pointers should be restricted. As for the offense, there is no special arrangement.

When Li Yue heard this, he immediately realized that this was a hint that he would take over the game. After all, he had an advantage against the five Magic players. Those who were faster than him were not as fast as him, and those who were taller than him were not as fast. stop.

While weighing, Walton moved to the side and whispered: "I remember in the 09 finals, when we played Magic in the first game, Kobe made 25 of 13 mid-range shots, and led by 24 points in three quarters. , I think you can do it too, because your shooting conditions are better, unlike when many people double-teamed Kobe."

When you hear this, don't weigh anything.

Since Kobe was able to defeat the Magic with 25 mid-range shots, why couldn't he?

The Magic are a bit weak, but now they are gaining momentum, pressing down earlier will be more conducive to team adjustment.

"Then I'll come to an imitation show tonight and try 25 mid-range shots!"

"Come on, you've hit all the previous 3 shots, and you have 22 shots left."

...

The time-out is over and the game continues.

The Lakers replaced Landry with Covington, and the Magic replaced Nelson with Doron Lamb.

Doron was a second-round pick in 12. He was traded with Harris from the Bucks to the Magic. He played very little time on the field. defender.

For this kind of rotation, the coaching staff who have done enough homework immediately reminded that it should be Oladipo's turn for the Magic to attack, and they need to increase their personal defensive strength, mainly betting on the inside, because Oladipo's shooting and most rookies The same is worse, the average field goal can reach 40%, and the video analysis material is almost all forced breakthrough layups.

Li Yue stood on the bottom line on the right side. Seeing Marshall dribble the ball to the top of the arc, he immediately used Gobert's cover to lift it up, rushed to the elbow area to catch the ball, jumped to the top of the free throw circle, and faced Davis. .

The basketball went into the net hollow, and the Lakers led 23 to 19.

The Magic attack, and the basketball is conducted outside the three-point line.

Oladipo received the ball from the left wing, rushed in with the help of Harris' cover, faced Iguodala and Covington's pincer attack, jumped up and threw the ball to the top of the arc.At this time, Marshall narrowed and intercepted in the middle, and Duolong received the ball and shot a wide open three-pointer.

The basketball hit the basket and bounced to the right sideline. Li Yue jumped up and caught the hand above Afflalo's head. He landed on the ground and bent over to speed up the dash. He rushed to the elbow area of ​​the frontcourt in [-] seconds and made an emergency stop. Pull out, drift mid-range shot.

Swish!Hollow into the net, the Lakers lead 25 to 19.

The Magic attacked, Audi dribbled the ball to the echo, and used Davis to cover to the free throw line.

Facing Gobert who was staying here, Audi shot a feint to the left, then diverted the ball to the right, took advantage of the situation, jumped to the basket, and threw his right hand high to hit the board.

Snapped!Gobert pressed down the basketball with his big hat, bent down and grabbed it, and got up and passed it to Iguodala at the top of the arc.

The Lakers launched a fast break, Li Yue followed up from the right, received the ball behind the front wing, turned in-out with one hand and shook Afflalo away, rushed to the elbow area with ease and freehand, stopped and jumped calmly, and took off steadily. Make sure to hit mid-range shots.

The basketball crashed into the net, and the Lakers led 27 to 19.

"He's firing with all his might, and he's scored 12 points in a row." Nick Young clapped his hands, "What did you say?"

"Nelson's two shots just now reminded me of the 09 Finals." Walton smirked. "I just said that casually. In fact, he wanted to score points himself. I was just playing a guiding role."

The Magic attacked, Audi controlled the ball at the top of the arc, and once again used Davis to cover the free throw line.

Gobert was still waiting there, Audi repeated the previous jumping and hitting the board very firmly, and was also slapped off the basketball, but this time the referee whistled for a foul and got two free throw opportunities.

Amid the sparse applause from the audience, Audi made two free throws and the Magic made it 21-27.

The Lakers attacked, Li Yue received the ball from the right wing, and moved to the left under the cover of Gobert.

Seeing that Afflalo bypassed the screen to intercept, Li Yue stopped and pulled the ball to change hands, diverted to the right sideline and broke through.Gobert then adjusted the direction of the cover and blocked the Magic at the same time.Li Yue stepped to the short corner, collected the ball and took off, and made a mid-range shot.

Hollow into the net, the Lakers lead 29 to 21.

The Magic attack, Audi dribbles the ball to the right wing, throws it to Harris, and then 'Iverson' crosscuts to the left wing.

Harris took the ball in a three-threat move, and was about to take a step forward, but was almost shot off by Covington. He was so frightened that he quickly hugged his hands, held it high above his head, turned his head back and forth to look around, and threw it vigorously towards the arc. top.

Afflalo catches the ball and divides it to the left wing. Audi takes the ball and uses Harris to cover it, as if deliberately increasing the difficulty. He insists on giving up the wide baseline space, forcing the free throw line, twisting his body to the right wing in the three-sided encirclement of the Lakers. pass the ball.

Duolong, who had already been squatting there, received the ball, took a step forward, and made a three-pointer.

The basketball went into the net hollow, and the Magic caught up to 24 to 29.

"Huh?" Nick Yang raised his eyebrows, "They seem to be better at attacking from the outside, but luckily they react slower."

"It's normal." Walton shrugged. "Tonight, they had a center who averaged nearly 15 points and 11 rebounds per game and didn't make it to the game due to injuries. We were in the groping stage at the beginning of the game. In fact, we were the same."

The Lakers attacked, and Li Yue received the ball with his back on the right side of his waist. He swayed left and right five times at will, which made Afflalo's defensive footsteps extremely chaotic. two points.

The Magic attacked, Audi received the ball at the top of the arc, and used Davis to cover to the free throw line.Head coach Jacques Vaughn suddenly raised his eyebrows, and just opened his mouth to speak, Audi stopped and jumped up, and flew towards Gobert and threw a shot in his hand, the basketball hit the basket and fell.

Harris rushed to get it in his hand, and hit the board on the spot.

The basketball rebounded into the net, and the Magic caught up to 26 to 29. Once again, they were close to scoring, and there were long-lost cheers on the scene.

Li Yue turned and ran to the frontcourt, glanced up at the timer, and found that there was 1 minute and 18 seconds left in the first quarter, and he had to hurry up to open the score.After making up his mind, he settled on the right wing and received a pass from Marshall without any technical moves.

31 to 26, the attack took a total of 12 seconds.

The Magic attacked, Oladipo rushed to the top of the arc with the ball, and raised his hand to call for a screen as usual.

Iguodala stepped up to grab the ball vigorously, drained the basketball, and Oladipo quickly picked it up and threw it to the right in a hurry.

Harris caught the ball at 45 degrees and seemed to not know how to solve Covington's defense. He hugged his hands and observed for a while without any movement, and threw it to the right sideline resentfully.At the same time that Afflalo received the ball, Davis just went up to cover and blocked Li Yue perfectly, but Gobert switched defenses early and was delayed, and Li Yue quickly squeezed through the screen to catch up.

With only three seconds left in the attack time, Efflalo had to throw the ball out, and Davis caught it and grabbed the mid-range shot.

The basketball hit the basket and bounced to the right corner. Gobert jumped up and grabbed it, and handed it to Li Yue. The Lakers launched a counterattack.

The V-shaped formation in the frontcourt was in position, and Covington stepped up as a screen.Li Yue first left and then right, tricking the Magic to collectively shift to the left, easily reaching the free throw line, ignoring Harris' side dive, and making a steady mid-range shot.

The basketball went into the net, and Li Yue scored 18 points in a row, with a [-]% shooting rate!
"You are invincible!" Nick Young stood up and cheered, unaware of the envious eyes of the audience on the sidelines, but a strange smile appeared on D'Antoni's face, as if he saw his child dominating the outside world.

The Magic attacked, Audi dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, faced Iguodala's fierce pressure to block the position, and chose to pass to the right.Afflalo received the ball and put on a three-threat posture for a long time to test, but he never opened up the space and reluctantly passed the ball to the baseline.

Davis caught the ball with his back turned to Gobert, and his eyes signaled Afflalo to make an air cut from the baseline, but Li Yue blocked the way ahead of time.

The Magic's offense was at a standstill. Davis observed for a long time, turned and raised his hand to pretend to shoot, but Gobert didn't move at all, as if convinced that he was just a fake move, but fortunately Audi suddenly hit the rim from the middle.

Davis decisively hit the ground to pass the ball, but unfortunately the position was too poor. Iguodala bent over and reached out to steal it, turned around and rushed forward.

Li Yue followed up from the side, received the pass from the elbow area of ​​the frontcourt, turned around and passed Afflalo, rushed to the short corner with two steps, and made an emergency stop to take off and make a mid-range shot.

The basketball hit the basket and rebounded, bounced left and bounced again, and slowly hit the net, scoring 20 points in a row, and continued to maintain a [-]% shooting rate.

With only ten seconds left in the first quarter, the Magic served from the baseline, and Duolong quickly crossed the center line, stopping like a robot to find someone.

The honest Marshall jumped up and slapped the basketball away.

Seeing this situation, Li Yue rushed at full speed, received a long pass in the three-second zone of the frontcourt, and stopped suddenly to take off and throw a throw.

The basketball hit the board and rebounded into the net, scoring 22 points in a row!
The whistle sounded at the end of the first quarter at the same time. Nick Young jumped up from the bench and rushed into the field, hugged Li Yue and shouted: "You may not know what it means to score 11 points with only 22 shots. We usually only To describe this kind of person in two words..."

(End of this chapter)