Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 279 Just call back!

In the matchup between the Lakers and the Spurs, the two sides played back and forth.

Reggie Miller couldn't help applauding: "The Lakers are now able to match their tactics with the Spurs. Compared with last season, it is a different team. What makes them evolve so magnificently?"

Van Gundy knocked on the table: "In my opinion, the answer is Yuan Qingshan and Towns. These two rookies have brought too much improvement to the team. Yuan Qingshan itself is a tactical engine. Coupled with Towns' explosive physical talent and magical touch, it has almost tripled the Lakers' offensive power."

Reggie Miller nodded and said yes. Many teams have reported that it is difficult for them to limit the two rookies Towns and Yuan Qingshan at the same time, especially Yuan Qingshan. When you put all your energy on him, you will definitely be beaten by his series.

In the blink of an eye, the game went on for 4 minutes, Yuan Qingshan did not score a point, and sent 3 assists, Towns 2 and Kobe 1.

The two sides tied 8-8, and Popovich was very dissatisfied. As far as the Lakers lineup is concerned, if the score is not 8-0, it should be regarded as the Spurs' loss.

"Mills is ready to play." Popovich roared with his back to the bench.

Substitute guard Mills frowned and tore off his shorts, ready to move his legs on the sidelines.

Popovich grabbed his jersey and said, "Your mission is to consume number 16."

"Okay." Mills agreed, frowning even tighter.

He is only 183 cm, much shorter than Yuan Qingshan, and not as strong as Yuan Qingshan. He is not a person who is good at defending large defenders at all. It is too difficult to defend Yuan Qingshan.

But since Coach Bobo gave the order, he could only bite the bullet and rush up.

After rushing back and forth, he was somewhat confused: Coach Bobo knew that he couldn't guard Yuan Qingshan, but insisted on letting him go up, what was his intention?

After much deliberation, the coach probably wanted to sacrifice himself in this game, and he didn't hesitate to use fouls as the price to consume Yuan Qingshan.

If Yuan Qingshan can be exchanged, the Lakers will lose their offensive engine, and they will definitely be in chaos, so they can be regarded as contributing to the team.

The game entered its first timeout and the players returned to the benches.

There were many beads of sweat on Kobe's forehead, and Scott pretended not to see it, because he knew that even if Kobe was asked to rest now, Kobe would never agree.

"Qingshan, do you think it's okay?" Scott walked up to Yuan Qingshan.

Yuan Qingshan squeezed a big gulp of Gadla into his mouth, wiped his mouth, and shook his head.

Tony Parker's threat to him is not too big. According to the current rhythm, Parker's physical fitness will drop rapidly in the third quarter at most, and he can use three-pointers or break through to harvest a wave.

Scott glanced at the Spurs: "The opposite side may put Mills up, be careful, don't get hurt anyway."

Yuan Qingshan also took a look. Mills is not tall or strong, and he doesn't look like the kind of villain on the court. It shouldn't be difficult to deal with.

The buzzer sounded, the game continued, the players handed the towels and drink bottles to the caddies and returned to the field.

Scott called Artest over alone, and told him to take good care of Yuan Qingshan and not to suffer from the opponent.

Artest is an old man, and he still knows this little trick. He patted Scott, shook his shoulders and rushed onto the court aggressively.

Scott looked at Artest's hulking back, but he didn't know whether to feel relieved or worried.

After Artest came on the court, he went straight to Mills, walked up to him and held his forehead and said, "Boy, I don't care who you are, you better clean up!"

Duncan passed by, staring at Mengmeng's big eyes: "???"

Artest patted Duncan on the shoulder: "Hey Tim, relax, it's nothing, I like this kid quite a bit, so let's chat."

Duncan looked at Mills and asked with his eyes: Is that so?
Mills was confused, and replied with an aggrieved expression: I didn't see that he liked me.

Reggie Miller's eyes were sharp, and he yelled at Van Gundy: "Look, it seems to be about to smell like gunpowder."

Knowing that he was referring to the scene between Artest and Mills just now, Van Gundy shook his head and said, "There is no gunpowder in this game. The players on both sides are quite disciplined. Even Artest is not the grumpy little devil he used to be, so he won't use conflict. Just watch the game."

Kobe looked at the lineup on the opposite side, and called Yuan Qingshan over: "Mills is on the opposite side, I think you can start a personal attack."

Mills is younger than Parker, and it stands to reason that the defensive effect should be better, but he consumes less on the offensive end than Parker, so Kobe suggested that Yuan Qingshan should focus on the offensive end and disrupt Mills' rhythm with his own attacks.

Kobe is going to give all the ball to himself?
Yuan Qingshan nodded. To deal with Mills, he wanted to start with a breakthrough.

The Spurs have the ball, Mills holds the ball and pushes it all the way to the top of the arc, Duncan pulls out to make a pick-and-roll, Yuan Qingshan squeezes over, and Mills does not get the ideal open.

Upon seeing this, Duncan quickly turned around and went to the basket, trying to clear Mills so that he would not stop the ball at the top of the arc.

Towns made a mistake in his footsteps and blocked the passing route from behind Duncan. If Mills wanted to lob Duncan, he and Yuan Qingshan could naturally intercept in the air.

The ball was blocked, and Mills didn't dare to hang inside.

The Spurs' first tactic ended in failure.

"What kind of dog are you playing!" Popovich couldn't help but roared on the sidelines, blaming Duncan for his poor pick-and-roll and Mills for being dull.

It's hard to imagine that a long-established historical-level power forward will be yelled at by the head coach like a rookie in front of everyone.

This is Duncan, and this is Popovich. If you switch to other combinations, it is estimated that they will break up after a season.

Duncan stared at Popovich with wide eyes, his expression seemed to say: Why are you yelling so loudly?
Popovich's beard was upturned in anger. Just as he was about to speak again, Duncan immediately turned his face away, staring at Downs' footsteps, and was always ready to shake him off.

Mills began to hesitate beyond the three-point line. He made 38% of his three-pointers, and it stands to reason that he could try to shoot one.

If he can shoot from the outside, it will definitely affect the Lakers' defense. At least he can expand a few points, so that there will be more space for Duncan and Aldridge in the interior.

Thinking of this, Mills took a step back.

Yuan Qingshan then stepped out of the three-point line, the "outside line barrier" was activated, and his entire senses became clear.

At the same time, Mills suddenly felt an invisible pressure coming to him.

This is the kind of feeling that only when facing Leonard in the team practice.

Mills looked at the person in front of him in surprise, is he as strong as Kawhi?
As a pitcher, he knows very well that once he starts to hesitate or even fear in his heart, he will definitely miss the shot.

So Mills immediately stuffed the ball to Duncan.

After Duncan received the ball, he leaned back. Towns spread his legs and stabilized his horse, holding Duncan's waist, preventing him from using his footsteps to get into the penalty area at all times.

Duncan was a little surprised. Towns' performance exceeded his expectations. He thought that the No. [-] pick would only attack, but he didn't expect that the defense was solid.

Whiteside looked at the fine beads of sweat on Downs' forehead and knew that he was exhausted from coping at this time, so he moved his feet and was ready to defend at any time.

As soon as he slipped away, Aldridge immediately sensed the opportunity, and a counter-run left Whiteside to the high position on the weak side.

Duncan took a glance and passed the ball immediately.

Aldridge catches the ball and takes off, leans back slightly and throws the ball in.

Whiteside waved his fist in frustration, blaming himself for not concentrating and missing someone.

Yuan Qingshan patted his ass: "It's okay, it's just a ball, just hit it back."

Whiteside sent the ball to Yuan Qingshan from the bottom line.

After Yuan Qingshan ran across the center line, he suddenly accelerated and passed Mills in one step.

The audience was full of exclamations, this is the classic Yuan Qingshan style.

Before Mills could react, Yuan Qingshan had already reached the three-point line with another acceleration.

Yuan Qingshan originally wanted to just go straight to the basket, but suddenly a black shadow loomed in front of him.

A thought flashed in his mind, and he guessed it should be Leonard. If he came to defend at this time, it meant that Kobe was empty.

It's a pity that these are all in the blink of an eye. Yuan Qingshan didn't have time to find Kobe at all, so he could only use the third time of the "three-stage acceleration". With a turn of his body, he walked around Leonard's body like a spinning top.

Can you beat Leonard?

(End of this chapter)