Basketball Dragon

Chapter 47 Offense vs. Offense

Lehi rushed away from McGrady like a running cheetah.

He picked up the basketball he had caught in the frontcourt and dunked it into the basket without hesitation, and the Knicks took the lead again.

Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy stroked his hairless head in annoyance and called a timeout again.

The two sides stood on the court again, and Li Hai still stared at McGrady firmly.

This time the Rockets adopted a more careful approach to serve. The ball was first handed over to Yao Ming who ran out of the three-point line to catch the ball, and then Yao Ming handed the ball over to McGrady.

McGrady is not in a hurry to attack with the ball, only 1 point gap, he intends to take the last shot, not giving the Knicks any time to counterattack.

This is McGrady's confidence and the team's belief in him.

Li Hai tried his best to keep his breathing steady. To be honest, he had watched many Rockets games, and he had grasped some tricks through defending McGrady throughout the game.

The time was getting shorter and shorter, 9 seconds, 8 seconds, 7 seconds... Li Hai's full attention was focused on McGrady, even if money fell on his head at this time, he would not respond.

McGrady moves, with strides that the average defender simply can't keep up with.

Li Hai moved quickly, without giving the opponent any room to attack.

At this time, let's come to the dry pull that you are best at, Li Hai said silently in his heart.

Standing up, McGrady really pulled up, and Li Hai also jumped up with all his strength at the same time.

The timing was just right, Li Hai worked hard for the whole game, and finally showed his full defensive skills at the last moment.

His fingertips just touched the basketball, causing the arc of the basketball to change slightly.

The ball hit the basket and bounced high, and the calculator on the backboard had already lit a red light, 93:92, the victory of this game belongs to the Knicks.

The Knicks staged a successful comeback in the fourth quarter, and Li Hai was delighted. This feeling of hard work finally paid off is really great.

On the 19th, the Knicks went away to challenge the Mavericks, back to back again, but this time Li Hai felt energetic.

It hasn't been long since he entered the NBA, and he has become stronger little by little.

The Mavericks got off to a good start this season, Dirk Nowitzki has become stronger, and the changes in the lineup have not reduced their strength, but have become more dynamic.

But this game Michael - Finley and this season's Jason - Terry and Eric - Dampier can not play due to injuries, but even if the staff is not complete, their strength is still very strong.

Rookie Devin Harris quickly adapted to the NBA and has become the team's main No. 1 position. Marquis Daniels and Josh Howard can also take responsibility, and there is still Jerry Star on the bench. A ruthless character like Kehaus.

Compared with the Knicks' embarrassment that no one is often available this season, some teams can be said to have a strong configuration.

In the Knicks' starter, Tim Thomas' weakness has become the norm, and head coach Lenny Wilkens will replace him as soon as the time comes.

When Li Hai was on the court, the two sides were playing inextricably. The Knicks had the advantage at the 1st and 2nd positions, but the 3rd and 4th positions were at a disadvantage.

There will be no problem if Li Hai is replaced at the 3rd position, but Nowitzki's problem is difficult for the entire league to solve. At 2 meters, he has a strong outside shooting ability and can create scoring opportunities by himself. generally.

After Li Hai went, he immediately made Josh Howard's foul, putting the Knicks in the lead.

Seeing that the advantage of the No. 3 position disappeared, Mavericks coach Don Nelson immediately chose to make a substitution and replaced Jerry Stackhouse, but the team's center was replaced.

Don Nelson moved Nowitzki to center, playing the small lineup he favored.

In this case, the five players on the Mavericks field all have the ability to shoot long distances, and their movement speed has increased a lot.

The Knicks center Mohamed was not tall enough and his speed was not fast enough. Wilkens could only change his tactics and brought up Tim Thomas who had just been replaced not long ago, and then increased his speed.

The Knicks' small lineup is actually about the same height as the starting lineup. If Tim Thomas is not reliable, their lineup should become a big killer.

The Mavericks are now facing Li Hai with Stackhouse. Stackhouse has been a starter before coming to the Mavericks. He is a singles player in the league and has averaged 20+ per game for several seasons.

"Hey, rookie, you have to guard me well." Stackhouse came up to the low post to ask for the ball, intending to single-handedly hit Li Hai.

He was considered very strong at the 2nd position, and his low-post single-handed skills are excellent, but now he appears at the 3rd position, and it is not so smooth when he meets a powerful small forward like Li Hai.

Stackhouse pouted his butt and squeezed twice, seeing that the effect was not great, he immediately resorted to his housekeeping skills to turn over and shoot a jumper.

Li Hai never lost his defensive position. The moment the opponent took off, his hands were blocked.

Stackhouse was taken aback. He didn't expect Li Hai's defense to be so good. In order to avoid the block, he almost made a three-point shot.

On the other hand, Li Hai received the ball and made a mid-range shot directly in front of Stackhouse. After knee surgery last season, Stackhouse can no longer jump that high. To deal with Li Hai, he is a little physically weak. I can't take it anymore.

Li Hai has the advantage here, but Josh Howard has become active again when he is at the power forward position. Tim Thomas looks like he is a bit weak. Li Hai suspects that this guy has a rich night life, or Smoking marijuana or something.

But Josh Howard is not the biggest problem for the Knicks. With the referee's whistle, Kurt Thomas had to go off the field for a third foul.

Kurt Thomas can guard, but he can't guard Nowitzki.

Coach Wilkens had no choice but to replace Jerome Williams. Muhammad couldn't defend and couldn't play a role in front of the Mavericks' small lineup.

"Attack, attack and crush the opponent." Coach Wilkens gave instructions to the players on the field.

Defense may be the biggest weakness of the Mavericks lineup. Since the Knicks can't completely defend against the opponent's small lineup, it would be nice to score more points than the opponent.

Crawford made a three-pointer, and the ball bounced out with a bang.

Li Hai dashed over, his technique of rushing and grabbing rebounds had been perfected during his two years at Syracuse University.

He jumped high and took off the basketball in the air, took a step forward and bounced like a spring, and he was hanging on the basket.

(End of this chapter)