one-handed ball

Chapter 366 Comparison
Thibodeau is right, the game is like a battlefield, either you die or I die.

The Timberwolves players were hit hard by him, and they all woke up from the dream of easily winning the championship.Even if it is as strong as a bull, it is not smooth sailing on the way to establish a great dynasty.The Timberwolves have not yet become a dynasty team, but they are only crowned with the reputation of the first record in history, which makes many players lose their direction.

Fortunately, the team encountered a team like the Mavericks in the second round that was enough to pose a huge threat.

Thanks to Terry, Terry's indiscriminate bombing tied the score and woke up the Timberwolves players who were in a lost state.The spirits of the substitute players led by Lowry have changed. They are less confused and weak. They raised the banner of the Bandit Legion again, and their eyes became fierce.

"I'm someone who wants to earn an annual salary of tens of millions!" Jordan, who was on the stage, said viciously.Seems to be talking to himself, seems to be motivating himself.

At this time, the Timberwolves served the ball, with 34 to 33 points on the field, and the Timberwolves led by one point.

Standing outside to serve is the veteran Mike Miller, who has entered the playoffs. Thibodeau, like all head coaches, prefers to use an older fritter that has been playing in the NBA for many years.It seems that these old fritters can always create more unexpected surprises, just like Terry just now.

Miller hit the ground covertly and handed it to Lowry who came out.

Lowry called for everyone to pick and roll, and Jordan Jr. then stepped in, swung his hands down, and made a standard action for Lowry to pick and roll.

"boom!"

Barea grunted and bumped into Jordan Jr. His cover was solid and of high quality.

Almost instantly, Haywood, who was behind Jordan, stepped up decisively, put enough pressure on Lowry who was dribbling, and spread his two long arms to interfere with him.

At this moment, Barea also came from one side, and the two formed a double-team situation against Lowry.

This kind of pick-and-roll defense gave Jordan a lot of space for air cuts. After he finished the pick-and-roll, he went off the line and rushed to the basket, with light steps and extremely fast speed.

With a flash of inspiration, Lowry found a gap in the defense in the space blocked by Heywood, and pushed the ball straight through.

Jordan received the ball, dribbled a step, and threw his tomahawk.

"Bang!"

He filled the frame with one hand, and relying on his impressive strength and weight, he smashed the basketball frame to the ground and crumbled. As if the material of the basketball frame had been changed, an astonishing deformation occurred in the iron basketball frame, bending downward.

"Roar!"

Jordan roared under the basket, venting his inner excitement.

"The morale of the Timberwolves has changed!" Kidd, a veteran point guard sitting off the court of the Mavericks, felt the change of the Timberwolves for the first time.The so-called bystander is clear. When he read the game from the perspective of a bystander, he felt the changes in the Timberwolves more clearly. Jordan's furious dunk was a signal, and it was more of a sign that the Timberwolves' defense had become fierce again. One word to describe it is - desperately.

Kidd looked at Coach Carlisle worriedly, thinking about the change that the coach didn't know if he also felt it.

How could Carlisle not know?
Rick Carlisle was the best coach in the NBA in the 2001-02 season. As an old coach who has coached for many years, he has experienced a lot of wind and waves.The most famous is that he was the head coach of the Pacers during the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills.Interestingly, before that he was the head coach of the Pistons.Such a head coach who has always guided tough guys has extremely rich career experience.

So he saw the changes in the Timberwolves immediately.

"This guy is not simple!" Carlisle looked across the court, and gathered on the other side of the suit and leather shoes, a somewhat fat man.It is Thibodeau, Thibodeau's fast response speed and strong adaptability are the best coaches he has ever seen, which makes Carlisle deeply jealous.

Terry's performance at this point gradually cooled, and after the Timberwolves played defense, they also looked good.

Zheng Ke played in the 7th minute. When he played, the Timberwolves led the Mavericks by two points 39 to 37.The similar scores of the two teams also proved the anxiety of the game.

After he played, the Mavericks' defensive focus was completely focused on him.In addition to Zheng Ke's fame, scoring 17 points in the first quarter is also an important reason.No matter which player it is, after scoring a lot of points in a row, it will always be noticed by the enemy, and the ability to attract attention will naturally increase.

That is the so-called attracting firepower, which seems to be active, but actually passive.

However, being passive also has its benefits. After Zheng Ke came up in the second quarter, he reduced his personal offense and focused on distributing the ball and connecting teammates.Another wide-ranging transfer, directly from the top wing position, to the bottom corner position on the other side, where Thornton is hiding in the open position.

Then Zheng Ke added an assist.

After the 24-minute first half, what the fans saw was the inextricable score between the Timberwolves and the Mavericks.The home team's Timberwolves led by only 55 point 54 to 1, and Zheng Ke, who had already scored 21 points, was in such a hot state that he couldn't beat the Mavericks at halftime.

Timberwolves fans are very optimistic, thinking that the Timberwolves will break out in the second half and then beat the Mavericks.

This point was most strongly proved by the undisturbed faces of the fans at the scene and the consistent cheering and cheering of the fans at the scene.

"Then how can the Mavericks compare with us? We are the first team in history with 76 wins!" Even many fans said so.

But after the start of the third quarter, it was found that the Timberwolves still failed to open the score.

Dirk Nowitzki's performance today also opened the eyes of Timberwolves fans. Except for the Golden Rooster stand-alone fadeaway jumper that he thought he couldn't make every time, his low-post offensive skills are also impressive.There were also a few shots from outside the three-point line, accompanied by the crisp sound of high-arc hollows entering the frame, there was always a sigh in the arena.

It's a pity that the Timberwolves have no better defenders. After Love failed to defend again, Thibodeau waved his hand and let Jordan, who has an excellent wingspan and bounce, defend Nowitzki.

Love is unhappy, but he also knows that this is not a regular season, and the coach can do whatever it takes to win.

In the middle of the third quarter, Zheng Ke got a ball from Billups outside, shook Marion, and made a jumper with a horizontal step. 75 to 74.

Nowitzki missed the jumper and Zheng Ke got the rebound.Zheng Ke launched a fast break, and the Timberwolves players rushed towards the Mavericks' half court like quicksilver. Zheng Ke dribbled behind the back of the free throw line like an acrobatic, cheated the defensive Terry, and then grabbed the basketball with one hand , Standing sideways in two steps, pulled the bar slightly in the air and hit a layup. 77 to 74,.

ESPN host "Magic" Johnson yelled: "Zheng Ke is too strong, he is in a state of scoring consecutive points! Scoring is like picking something out of a pocket for him!"

Former Rockets coach Van Gundy smiled when he heard the words, and asked: "An outstanding scorer with all-round skills like Zheng Ke, throughout the history of the NBA, there are few who can match him. Erwin, you used to be known as a comprehensive scorer. A basketball player who has even played the center position, which one do you think is more comprehensive than Zheng Ke?"

Johnson raised his eyebrows, and then said with a smile: "Jeff, you asked me a good question! Comprehensive? I think if he scores points in the comprehensive competition, he should have the upper hand. But if the competition involves assist ability, I should be better!"

Van Gundy continued to ask: "It seems that Zheng Ke's power in this fast break rotation is particularly amazing. His speed and strength are at the top of the NBA. Once he rushes, no one can defend him. You were also very good at fast break back then. Handle the basketball, but don't usually go straight to the rim yourself?"

Johnson nodded and said: "That's true. Zheng Ke's physical fitness is too strong. Like LeBron, he has a strong impact. Attacking the basket by himself is the best choice. And I position myself as a point guard. Passing the ball in the fast break is what I do best, different ways, but the end result is the same."

At this time, Zheng Ke scored two points with a backward jumper, and the Timberwolves led 79 to 76 by 3 points.

The Mavericks Terry attacked with the ball and looked for pick-and-rolls on the outside.After bypassing Chandler who was in a good posture, the Timberwolves' defense line was attracted to shrink, and it was distributed to Marion on the outside.

Marion seems to have such a rare opportunity, and Zheng Ke's speed and bounce can easily interfere with Marion's shooting method, which is lower than the "[-]-style" shooting angle.Marion didn't make a forced shot either. Seeing Zheng Ke's defense coming over, he took a time lag, got short, and headed to the inside to kill.

Zheng Ke didn't expect that Marion would have the courage to break through in front of him, and was half a body behind in a daze.Then, with strong body control, he changed his center of gravity and followed Marion's footsteps again.

Leaning against Zheng Ke, Marion bit the bullet and made three big strides.He used the left-handed hook layup, and with this long arm, Zheng Ke couldn't interfere at all.

But the basketball shot didn't feel good, and the physical confrontation between the two of them in the air also interfered with Marion's shot. The basketball missed, and Love put it in his arms.

Johnson once again expressed emotion: "It is really rare to have such a player with both offensive and defensive skills."

Van Gundy said with a smile: "Fortunately, Zheng Ke didn't show up in the 90s. Jordan has already caused you to complain. If there is another Zheng Ke, whoever is partnered with any of the four major centers, it will be a disaster!"

Johnson was attracted by Van Gundy's whimsical topic, and said surprisingly: "Zheng Ke does have the same strength as Jordan, but his personal honor has not yet reached Jordan's level. If he comes to the 90s, his partner will Any one of O'Neal, Olajuwon, Ewing or Robinson is estimated to form another team against the Bulls Iron Triangle. The most important thing is that Zheng Ke can't play baseball"

After the three quarters, Zheng Ke has scored 31 points, including 10 points in the third quarter. The team scored 86 points, 5 points higher than the Mavericks.

(End of this chapter)