Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 56 56. A Crazy Day

The players on the field didn't know that Donovan had thought so much, and called a timeout. At this time, Richard, who was holding the ball, still needed to break the double-team.

At this time, Richard gradually entered into a state of ecstasy. With full concentration, he could clearly see all the subtle movements of his opponent.

Richard held the ball around his waist, looking forward, looking for the opening of the frontal defender.

The double-teaming player saw the opportunity to hit the ball, or at least force Richard to pass the ball again.

Just when he was about to touch the ball, Richard raised his hand and circled the ball in front of him, avoiding the opponent's ball.

The double-teamer didn't give up and continued to cut to the ball.

After several shots in a row, the more shots I made, the more frightened I became.

At the beginning, Richard was still avoiding the opponent's cutting ball when protecting the ball, but the amount of advance was getting bigger and bigger. In the last few strokes, he was no longer avoiding the cutting ball, but predicted the movement, and moved away from the position where he wanted to reach out in advance.

After several strikes, they failed to succeed. The double-teamer was a little nervous, and stopped his movements. Together with the frontal defender, he only surrounded but did not attack.

Then more than half of the threat of double-teaming was lost, and the frontal defense squinted at his teammates, why didn't he make a move?

This momentary distraction is an opportunity!
Richard stepped forward and sprinted in the opposite direction of the defender's eyes.

The defender turned his eyes back for less than a second, only to find that Richard had disappeared from his field of vision, and he even blocked the double-teaming player in a panic.

Richard broke through, easily made a jump shot and scored 2 points.

It was too late to say it, but in the eyes of other players, after avoiding the cut ball, Richard passed the two of them with just one step and easily scored.

An uproar!
Westbrook saw Richard broke through the siege and scored, raised his arm high, and gave Richard a thumbs up.

Donovan regretted a little at this time, regretting that the timeout was called early.

But there is no way to take back the timeout that has been called, so change your thinking and rearrange your tactics.

The timeout blown by the referee made the players on the field a little strange, but it is great for the coach to have a rest if he has arrangements.

"Steven, pull out more to pick and roll for Russell; Richard, pay attention to the rhythm of singles, don't be too obsessed with singles, but also get points accordingly; Victor, what's wrong with your shooting, you don't make it open, you need to adjust!" Donovan adjusted the players on the field and let Adams play again.

Although Adams moves slowly and his defense is not strong enough, he is willing to play pick and roll with Westbrook, which can increase the power of the three guards.

Back from the timeout, Adams' playing restricted Davis to a certain extent. The crowded inside made Davis give up the idea of ​​rushing in for hand-to-hand combat and switched to a mid-range and long-range attack.

The mid-range shooting rate is obviously not as high as the shooting rate at the basket.

At the same time, for the Thunder, Oladipo still has no touch, and the scoring task is handed over to Westbrook and Richard.

Richard felt normal, and Westbrook gave the ball to Richard first.

Richard was firmly watched, and even if Westbrook broke through and scored the ball, he couldn't pass it to Richard, so he directly handed over the ball to Richard and let Richard play singles.

Donovan said on the side not to play singles, and only Westbrook dared to go against it.

Richard took the ball from outside the three-point line, had the initiative, and would not wait until he was flanked by the opponent before looking for a gap.

If the opponent cannot be double-teamed, double-teaming tactics are meaningless.

Richard exerted force on his feet, and did not make any more changes in direction, and rushed in one direction, so that he only faced the defense of one opponent.

Then make an emergency stop, collect the ball and squat down, waiting for the defender's reaction.

The defender stopped alertly, but Richard directly pulled up and shot a jumper. The defender quickly stretched out his hand, but there was no way to interfere, and the basketball fell into the net accurately.

Richard can detect the opponent's subtle movements, and can clearly see whether the leg muscles are exerting force. If he does not exert force, he can pull out dryly. If he exerts force, he can stop and wait for the opponent to jump up.

Richard scored consecutively, the Thunder opened the score again, and the Pelicans made more mistakes in a hurry.

After Westbrook made the steal, he quickly advanced beyond the three-point line, and immediately smashed the ball into the penalty area. While the opponent's defense was not in place, Richard had already made an air cut and inserted into the opponent's penalty area.

After receiving the ground pass, Richard flew straight into the air. Although the Pelicans center tried his best to block, there was still no way to stop Richard who changed hands in the air for a layup.

"Oh~" Moaning in pain, the Pelicans fans felt desperate, and the team had no way to stop their opponents.

Holiday stopped the bleeding with a three-pointer, leaving a glimmer of hope for the team.

Looking back, Richard just passed halftime, even if he didn't have the ball in his hand, he was also double-teamed.

Westbrook aimed at the emptiness inside, and Adams picked and rolled a pick-and-roll into the penalty area and then scored.

The Pelicans chased desperately, but they couldn't help the Thunder involved in defense and scored efficiently.

Especially for Richard, the coach of the Pelicans has changed defensive players many times to deal with it but failed. It is really unstoppable.

The point difference gradually widened, and after playing 8 minutes in the third quarter, the point difference has reached 14 points.

Donovan was content to replace the starters.Richard has scored 17 points on 11 of 29 shots.

He broke his own scoring record early on. Even if he didn't play in the third quarter, there would still be a whole fourth quarter. Richard's score today was aimed at 40.

Back on the bench, Richard took the time to adjust his breathing and regain his strength as soon as possible.

Continuously entering such a state of ecstasy not only tested Richard's concentration, but also a huge test of his physical strength.

The team scored a lot ahead, allowing Donovan enough time and leeway to train players, even if the substitute players lacked discipline on the court, it didn't matter.

The Pelicans also took the opportunity to chase points, leaving Holiday on the field to organize and let Davis rest and prepare for the decisive battle.

It was said to be a decisive battle in the fourth quarter, but the situation of the Pelicans trailing by 10 points was not optimistic. Holiday took a break to chase points and stagnated.

Seeing that the Pelicans did not admit defeat, Donovan put Richard back on the court again, this time neither Westbrook nor Oladipo played.

Obviously it is for Richard to refresh his grades.

This made the coach of the Pelicans very unhappy, and it was impossible for Davis to dislocate to defend Richard, so he had to grit his teeth and let Holiday, who had not rested, appear again.

At this time, Richard has entered a state of ecstasy for the third time. Even in the face of Holiday, a player who has blocked him, he still has strong confidence to play singles.

Leaning on his back, Richard's state was not the same as in the second quarter. Holiday didn't let Richard enter, but really couldn't stop him, and had to come to the edge of the penalty area again.

Richard still squeezed in, forcing Holiday into the penalty area.

After half turning around, Richard was already facing the basket.The offense under the basket was too dangerous, and Holiday had to pounce on it. Richard then turned around, bypassed the defense, stretched his arms, and put the ball in.

Holiday also couldn't stop Richard who entered the state.

This made the Pelicans desperate for a while, but Davis continued his offensive firepower at this time. Having scored 40 points, he continued to attack and kept the point difference from being widened.

But also just keep.Richard's offense still continued, facing up to the basket, stepping back to shoot, breaking through the lever, and suddenly outputting all kinds of skills crazily, making the Pelicans completely unable to defend. They can only hope that Richard can't make shots.

In the last 6 minutes, Donovan put Westbrook on the court again, ready to make a final decision and resolve the battle.

Westbrook, who had rested enough time, went crazy on the court, and even scored 4 points with penalties. Oladipo finally found his touch and hit a long-range three-pointer.

Davis can't beat four hands with two fists, no, it's hard to beat six hands.In the end, he could only bring a large double-double data of 46 points and 12 rebounds and unfortunately failed.

此役李察德21投14中超高效拿下36分。威斯布鲁克也斩获31分10篮板13助攻的三双。

The two scored 30+ together, making people see the shadow of the Thunder Twins again in a trance.

In the end, the Pelicans lost the game 108:126 at home, one step closer to the playoffs.

The data night of this battle made the fans crazy.Not only did Westbrook get a 30+ triple-double, the Thunder got 30+, and Oladipo also scored 18 points.

Titles like "The Big Three of the Thunder slashed 80+" really made the fans feel refreshed.

It also swept away the haze of Westbrook's 40+ loss in the last game.

The upcoming Christmas Eve, this game is undoubtedly the team's best gift to the fans.

Richard scored 36 points in a single game, greatly breaking his own scoring record, and once again blasted the media.

On social platforms, some fans have started to go crazy about Etra Sean Merritt, asking him how he sees Richard's statistics and performance in this game.

The question is false, but the reminder is true: Do you still remember your boast and bet?When will it be cashed out?

Merritt has not come forward to respond.

It doesn't matter.

After the game, the media interviewed Richard again.

"Richard, your performance today can be said to be very good. Do you think you brought the team victory?"

Richard's face was flushed, and he was much better than he was in the last interview. "I am doing my duty and trying to score points. That's all. The team's victory is inseparable from the struggle of every player and the coach's planning. We will continue to win."

"You've now set a new scoring record, what do you think about that?"

"I feel very good today, so I keep scoring. The team's boss Westbrook is also helping me score. Today's score will be a milestone for me, but it is by no means the end."

"Thank you, Richard."

The reporter's interview with Richard was very gentle, and he didn't ask any particularly difficult questions. This is also a sign that Richard is getting more and more respected.

Walking along the player tunnel to the locker room, there was no sound inside, Richard was a little surprised, why is no one celebrating the victory of the game?
Richard pushed the door open and everyone looked at him seriously.

Did something happen?

Richard walked into the locker room suspiciously and apprehensively.

"You're too hot, let's cool off!" Adams' voice came from behind Richard, and at the same time a stream of clear water poured down from his head and drenched his whole body.

　Ask for a recommendation ticket, ask for an investment, and in addition, the recent double monthly ticket, can give a little bit.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)