Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 574 Murray's Nightmare

There's no mercy on the court, as Tristan Thompson grabs the rebound and throws it to LeBron James.

The Cavaliers launched a fast break. James and Irving played both ways. Irving was off the ball, so he was naturally faster than James. He looked like a sharp arrow and went straight to the basket.

James ran near the free throw line, glanced at Irving's back, swung his arm, and passed the ball to the ground, as if he was guided by precision, fast and accurate.

James' high-quality passing allowed Irving to get the ball comfortably, and then stepped on the rhythm to layup lightly, easily scoring two points.

Paul George, who was closely behind them, was one step too late and missed.

Paul George's face suddenly darkened, and it was uncomfortable to watch his opponent score.

The fans in the Quicken Loans Center began to cheer. The good cooperation between Jan and Ou is far more important than the two points. Only by activating Irving can we win. All fans know this truth.

After Irving scored two points, he turned his head and left. James wanted to say hello to him, but unfortunately the other party didn't give him the chance.

James was somewhat embarrassed, wiping his hands on his jersey again and again.

In short, this is a morale boosting ball!
James and Irving have played beautifully, and the Cavaliers' offense will usher in a big improvement, and it may even become a turning point.

The coaching staff of the Lakers was also aware of this problem. Walton immediately called a timeout. Other members of the coaching staff surrounded him, and the defensive assistants frowned. For him, a new task came, and it was quite difficult.

The Lakers players returned to the bench one after another. Walton squatted down and kept emphasizing the importance of "not allowing Jan Ou to connect easily" with the players. Paul George kept nodding. The coach was right.

That being said, James' offensive deterrence makes his passes extremely difficult to defend. It's not that Paul George doesn't want to defend, but it is indeed difficult.

The game lasted less than one quarter, which logically didn’t take long, but the players were all exhausted. If the camera hadn’t been pointed at this place, Jamal Murray would have been slumped directly on the chair. Bradley Beal’s mind is full of him now, and he can’t get rid of it no matter what.

From the start of the playoffs, for Murray, nightmares followed one after another, Harden, Thompson, Bill, these guys have already tortured him physically and mentally exhausted.

So no matter what the result is, Murray plans to give himself a long vacation after the finals.

Whiteside gulped down Gardner, and he felt that the water in his body had already turned into sweat and drained away.

"How is that guy?" Whiteside stretched his neck and looked at the opposite bench. Sure enough, Tristan Thompson was also having a hard time, and he had already drank most of the Gardner in his hand.

Yuan Qingshan was sitting next to Downs, and the coaching staff didn't notice it. It doesn't mean Yuan Qingshan didn't notice Downs' strangeness.

Tang Si could obviously hit that shot just now, and he didn't know how many similar shots he made before. Yuan Qingshan knew that it was very easy for Tang.

There is only one explanation for failing to make a shot without defense. Towns still has problems with his knees, which makes his center of gravity unstable.

Yuan Qingshan gently put his hand on Downs' right leg, and Downs was shocked, and his right leg trembled unconsciously.

This was a subconscious reaction, and now Yuan Qingshan was sure that there was still something wrong with Downs' right leg.

"Take a break." Yuan Qingshan asked Downs for advice in a low voice.

If Downs is allowed to continue playing hard, let alone 20 minutes, he may not even last a quarter.

When Tang Si heard Yuan Qingshan's words, he suddenly sat up straight and grabbed Yuan Qingshan's arm, shaking his head vigorously.

Yuan Qingshan looked into his eyes, and Tang Si's eyes flashed with pleading, unwillingness and grievance.

Downs didn't want to end, absolutely not.

Yuan Qingshan can fully understand this point, looking at Tang Si's eyes, he also fell into confusion.

Beep, the whistle sounds, and the game continues.

The game has not yet entered the rotation time, and the players who just started are back on the field again.

Yuan Qingshan raised his eyes and looked at Downs meaningfully. Downs pursed his lips tightly and punched his chest twice: "I can do it, trust me!"

The Lakers attacked, Yuan Qingshan took possession of the ball, and found that Towns was entangled with Love in the high position on the right, Yuan Qingshan went directly to the left.

The ball was not on his side, and the position between Towns and Love temporarily stopped.

Gaining a breath, Towns couldn't help removing the pressure on his right leg, and the strange feeling from his knee was relieved.

Jamal Murray has a good sense of smell, and ran over to try to defend. Yuan Qingshan directly used this opportunity to kill directly, Owen was passed again, and Tristan Thompson made up the defense.

Yuan Qingshan slammed on the brakes, pretended to shoot, and used a feint to touch Tristan Thompson.

Tristan Thompson tried to maintain his balance in the air, not infringing on Yuan Qingshan's cylinder, and almost fouled.

With Thompson in the front and Irving in the back, Yuan Qingshan seized the opportunity to shoot the ball when the foul failed.

Swish, hit.

With no time to celebrate, the Lakers players immediately ran to the backcourt to arrange a defensive formation.

The Cavaliers Irving got the ball and broke through quickly, but was blocked by Yuan Qingshan at the top of the arc, and it took 10 seconds. Irving had no choice but to hand the ball to James to handle.

James bent over to hold the ball, glanced at the timer, and then pushed hard against Paul George.

Paul George was forced to defend sideways, James strode into the basket with a few strides, and made a layup with a pull bar.

One attack on each side, the score came to 21 to 18, and the Lakers led by three points.

After some tugging, the Cavaliers called a timeout and entered the regular rotation time.

Wharton pushed Downs firmly on the bench this time and was replaced by Channing Frye.

For the Cavaliers, Love happened to be off the court as well. He was not the kind of insider with particularly strong toughness. He was consumed by Towns and his physical fitness declined rapidly.

The Lakers sent Beverly and Korver in the backcourt, and Paul George and Whiteside at the small forward and center did not move.

Because Walton realized that the Cavaliers LeBron James and Tristan Thompson didn't intend to leave the game. Maybe James will be on the court for a long time in this game, so Paul George will inevitably grit his teeth and stiffen.

Wharton asked Paul George's own opinion, and Paul George's attitude was very clear: He is ready to die tonight, and he has several months to rest during the offseason.

Wharton patted him on the shoulder, a little touched to be honest.

In the VIP room of the Lakers, Jenny Buss was very dissatisfied with Walton's rotation. She took out her mobile phone and looked at it and said, "Wharton actually let Towns play for 7 and a half minutes. How can this be done? Erwin, you must have a good talk with him during halftime. I don't want the championship, but the health of the players must be guaranteed."

Magician Elvin Johnson said to himself: At this time, you care about the players.

The auditorium, the Spurs team.

Tony Parker looked at the lineup displayed on the big screen and asked Popovich: "Coach, which side of the second team has the advantage?"

Popovich asked back: "What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)