one-handed ball

Chapter 199

"It can't be like this. We are now caught in the rhythm of the Timberwolves. The top priority is to play our own style. The playoffs are already very difficult. We can't just fall here. Nicholas, you are still going to defend Zheng Zheng in the second quarter." Come on, Brandon, you must remember to help defend, and everyone must be quick when making up for your teammates." McMillan squatted on the ground, loudly encouraging the morale of the Blazers.

The Blazers players all lowered their heads, they didn't speak, they were really tired, the Timberwolves were too perverted, their defense was strong and their offense was sharp.

Gomez lowered his head and clenched his fists. He knew that his role was over. In the first quarter, his defensive task was not completed, which made Zheng Ke open again.Zheng Ke made 7 of 4 shots on his head in the first quarter, scored 9 points, and also sent 3 assists, which alone caused the Blazers to turn upside down.

McMillan felt that smoke was coming out of his throat, and now the morale of the Blazers was a bit low. Even he couldn't find a way to remedy it. He could only watch the situation change after he went on the court.

Without keeping the fans waiting, the game in the second quarter started with the whistle of the referee not long after.

The Blazers' bench has always been in the middle and lower reaches of the league, and this has not changed even after several years.However, from Zheng Ke's point of view, the current Trail Blazers' bench is not bad. The Trail Blazers' bench lineup with Blake, Outlaw, Oden and Fernandez is almost the same as the Timberwolves' bench gangsters.

After the substitutes of the two teams came on the field, there was a mad attack on each other.The Timberwolves left Love on the bench, and the Blazers left Batum, who didn't contribute much in the first quarter, on the bench.

Fernandez caught the ball and turned around and hit a 3-pointer with a jumper.

Lowry made a breakthrough layup.

Oden received a breakthrough ball from Blake inside and made a dunk
Under such circumstances, the point difference between the two teams has not been reduced or widened.After the main force entered the field, the situation improved to a certain extent, but the Blazers were still on the lagging side.

At the end of the halftime, the home team Trail Blazers trailed by 45 points 56 to 11.

The atmosphere in the Rose Garden was a bit depressing, even the cheerleaders dancing on the field were weak.The fans were discussing all kinds of things on the field, and they were inevitably a little discouraged. The Timberwolves, which had nothing to do with Portland, have become the least popular team in this round of the series, and Zheng Ke, as the Timberwolves' Boss, even every catch will attract a tsunami of boos from the scene.

There was talking and laughing in the Timberwolves locker room, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

"Honestly speaking, the away game can lead by 11 points at halftime. Even I didn't expect it. Boys, you have done a good job, keep it up!" Whitman said to the Timberwolves players with a smile in the locker room.

"Of course, coach." Love scratched his head and was the first to respond to Whitman. Although he didn't defend Aldridge very well in the first half, he scored 9 rebounds and was one of the major contributors to the Timberwolves' upper hand. .

"So," Whitman looked around with sharp eyes, and when everyone calmed down and looked at Whitman, he continued: "We still have to continue this kind of offense and defense in the second half, and we still have to play this kind of execution. Power. Do you have confidence?"

"Have!"

The locker room roared in unison.

"32 years ago, the Blazers entered the playoffs for the first time and won the first championship in team history. After 32 years, the Blazers returned to the playoffs, but they did not expect it to be so difficult. Facing The opponents in the same district, the Timberwolves with almost the same record, and the Blazers have lost their way." Barkley was rare and polite, and let out a burst of sighs.

It was already the end of the third quarter, and Zheng Ke, who had turned on the one-handed ball mode, was even more unstoppable. In this game where his teammates felt hot and attracted the Trail Blazers who did not dare to double-team, Zheng Ke, who had exploded, became With a sharp knife on the Blazers' neck, Zheng Ke scored another 16 points in the third quarter alone, leading the Timberwolves to a 90-65 lead of 25 points.

At the end of the three quarters, Zheng Ke had scored 31 points and 7 assists.

"Hey, this is really an unexpected result. Many experts predict that the Trail Blazers returning to the home court will give the Timberwolves a head-on blow." Smith also said helplessly, shaking his head.

Barkley showed disdain on his face, and said: "I really don't know what those experts think. Basically, the predictions are always inaccurate. The year before last, they said that the Cavaliers would win the championship, but they were swept away by the Spurs. Last year, they said that the Lakers had a chance to win. As a result, the Celtics Big Three won the championship. This year they began to predict the Cavaliers championship. In my opinion, it is better to say that this Timberwolves is the championship. At least for now, the Timberwolves lead 3-0. It's not a problem anymore."

Smith laughed twice, and Barkley even scolded him for saying this, because before the start of the series, he was also a half-expert, predicting that the Blazers would beat the Timberwolves.

The Rose Garden has completely fallen into dead silence, and the atmosphere of panic has spread to every corner, including the Blazers players sitting on the bench.

No one likes to lose, and no one wants to be defeated in such a dismal manner. He, Roy, was the first to say no.

In the fourth quarter when McMillan was desperate, Roy stood up and faced Afflalo's defense like a tarsus maggot, Roy broke out.

Even Zheng Ke, who was resting on the sidelines, was taken aback.

Roy, who didn't rest, first hit a two-pointer from the mid-range shot, and then the defensive end cut off Love's dribble, and hit a chasing three-pointer.Before the Timberwolves could react, Roy made another fast break. Afflalo didn't hug Roy, and let Roy play two plus one!

8 to 0 spurt, 90 to 73.

There was an immediate commotion at the scene, and the DJ encouraged the fans, calling out the momentum of the Blazers to cheer.Whitman was taken aback and asked for a timeout.

"What's going on, what's going on?" Whitman was obviously very annoyed. This is a game where the victory is about to be pocketed. If it is overturned, Whitman's name will be remembered in the history books.

"Slow down the pace and play more positions. We must pay attention to our mistakes, and don't let the Blazers easily counterattack. When the open players have a chance, they raise their hands to signal teammates, and shoot with confidence. We are the leading side, although we can't Relax, but don't be too nervous!" Whitman told the players on the field.

The small climax of the Blazers frightened Zheng Ke. In his mind, the reversal game directed by Roy emerged. Who became his soul under the knife, like Mavericks.Zheng Ke can't remember clearly, but he remembers such a thing, don't let this happen to you!
Zheng Ke stood up, walked to Whitman's side, and squatted down.

"Coach, let me play instead. I will take away the Blazers in a wave. It will be bad if they play again." Zheng Ke said sincerely.

Whitman was silent, he was struggling deep in his heart, he was afraid that Zheng Ke would be tired, and he was afraid that the Blazers would really explode.After a while, Whitman said: "15 points, if the Blazers chase the score within 15 points, I will replace you."

Zheng Ke was slightly disappointed, but he didn't say anything, and walked back to his seat and sat down.

He felt that sometimes, Whitman and his ideas were very different. If according to his personality, he was cruel at this time, put the main force on the field, and after 5 minutes, the fruits of victory would be in his pocket. Why bother.And Whitman, more often, will consider some other factors. Now, even Zheng Ke believes in the evaluation of Whitman on the Internet: he is a good coach, but not a top coach.

Two minutes later, the Blazers recovered 2 points, and Whitman waved his hand to let Zheng Ke appear.

As soon as Zheng Ke appeared on the stage, there were boos enough to lift the roof off the scene.Zheng Ke didn't change his face, he had already practiced the ability to insulate the booing, even if the booing was tens of decades louder, he felt that he could withstand it.

Seeing Zheng Ke appearing on the field, the Trail Blazers felt a little bit uncomfortable.

Zheng Ke's play forced the Blazers to change their defense. He now has a certain degree of dominance. At least in the current lineup of the Blazers, no matter Batum, Fernandez or Gomez, he will be blown away by him. In the current state, if you don't need to double-team, you are giving points.

In the first attack, Zheng Ke got the ball with his back and attracted Aldridge to double-team him. He didn't even look at his head, and his left hand circled behind his back. He made a coquettish behind-the-back pass, passed Batum, and went straight to the basket. Love.

Love filled the frame with both hands and hit two points.

It hurt morale too much. As soon as he came out, Zheng Ke directed an attack and brought the point difference back to 16 points.

At this time, there are still 8 minutes before the end of the game. As long as Zheng Ke leads the team to maintain the lead to about 4 minutes, the Blazers will have no hope of coming back.

Roy quickly pushed the ball to the frontcourt, Afflalo took a rest at this time, and Roy was defended by .
"It's Zheng Ke who is defending! Zheng Ke took the initiative to ask for Ying, and defended Roy himself at the last moment. I am here, this is a direct dialogue between the two leaders, it is really exciting!" Barkley saw the scene in front of him in surprise, He widened his eyes and shouted loudly.

"A real leader! A real leader is one who dares to take responsibility at the last moment." Seeing such a scene, even Smith, who has always been a naysayer, praised Zheng Ke. Even if you win the game, you will lose popularity.

Roy's black eyes shot a sharp light, staring at Zheng Ke, the two stood still outside the three-point line, posing for a duel, exuding the breath of gunpowder smoke
(End of this chapter)