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Chapter 154 Confrontation
The Clippers are relatively casual, and Rivers did not make any targeted tactical arrangements for the Rockets.After all, for a weird team like the Rockets, as long as the three-pointer and Harden are contained, the game is basically the same.

Ning Caichen is still very excited today, um, it seems that he will be more excited than usual before every game.This may be the legendary state of the game!As long as there is a game, he can quickly switch to the game state.There will be no situation where you are not in the state during the game.

The Rockets' tactics are very simple. They started running and bombing tactics from the beginning.For this style of play, the Clippers are still a little uncomfortable.

The Rockets' offensive method is too obvious, either a breakthrough or a three-pointer.But because of such a simple tactic, the tactical line of the players is more clear.

The Rockets' touch was really good today. It was a three-pointer as soon as it came up, and then Harden's breakthrough with the ball.Before the Clippers could react, driven by Ariza and Beverly, they hit two consecutive three-pointers, which directly stopped the Clippers.

But only 2 minutes into the game, the score was 11:2, and the Rockets stopped the Clippers directly.

No one thought that the Rockets' shooting rate would be so abnormal, and they would make three unreasonable three-pointers from the very beginning.Although the Clippers also fought back, Redick's touch was poor, and he missed two three-pointers on the fast break.

Due to this situation, Rivers had to replace Ning Caichen.After all, Ning Caichen is the Clippers' top shooter.

The Rockets seemed obsessed with their three-pointer, and another fast break after a successful rebound.Ariza stood outside the three-point line at the bottom line early, and when Harden hit the basketball, he scored another three-pointer.

"when!!"

Fortunately, the basketball hit the front basket and popped out.

Paul received the ball and advanced quickly. After halftime, Paul passed the ball to Ning Caichen.

Ning Caichen and Harden faced each other, and Harden was slightly bent, with his hands spread up and down at 45 degrees, and his fingers were half a meter away from Ning Caichen, as if he was very confident in his defense.

The defensive center of gravity is not coordinated with the body. For Harden's defense, Ning Caichen directly ignored it, catching the ball is a jump shot.

"Shhh!!"

The three-pointer was hit steadily.

There was a burst of cheers at the scene, and finally a goal was scored.Sure enough, Ning Caichen is reliable, and only Ning Caichen can break the situation when the Clippers are in a stalemate.

After Ning Caichen joined the Clippers, their offensive speed was significantly accelerated, completely keeping up with the speed of the Rockets' bombardment tactics.And with the help of Ning Caichen, Paul also made a three-pointer.

As the so-called feng shui turns, after returning from the timeout, the Rockets' three-pointers suddenly disappeared, and three consecutive three-pointers were made with iron.

On the Clippers side, with the cooperation of Ning Caichen and Paul, they made three three-pointers, which completely suppressed the momentum of the Rockets' three-pointers.

Seeing that the three-point tactics could not be opened, the Rockets quickly made adjustments.

Seeing that the Rockets finally played well, the Clippers also changed their offensive methods.After all, the three-point game really has no technical content and is not very entertaining.The three-pointer is the most suitable for icing on the cake.

Harden catches the ball and faces Ning Caichen.

Harden didn't know anything about Ning Caichen, and vaguely remembered the last time Ning Caichen made a few three-pointers during garbage time, plus the two three-pointers just now.His impression of Ning Caichen is that he is a decent three-point shooter.

Harden didn't pay much attention to Ning Caichen's defense.After all, how good of a defense can you be a Chinese?Even a black man would have a hard time defending against him, let alone Ning Caichen.

Harden slowly stepped inside with the ball, Ning Caichen did not immediately block it, but stood in front of Harden and observed Harden's footsteps.He knows that Harden is a European step, and conventional defensive methods should not be very effective.So he has to feel Harden's breakthrough method before he can finally make a defensive strategy.

Sure enough, after taking a step, Harden dribbled the ball into the inside line.When Ning Caichen was about to start his close defense, Harden had already staggered into the penalty area.

No one expected that Ning Caichen was passed by in one step.

For Harden's breakthrough, it really cannot be defended in a conventional way.Harden's extraordinary is indeed unique in the NBA.

After experiencing Harden's extraordinary breakthrough, Ning Caichen also knew how to defend against Harden is the most effective.

For a player like Harden with long hands and long feet and a European step, he must not be pulled away when defending, and must defend close to him.Otherwise, if you are pulled away by Yi, you will definitely be dizzy by his footsteps.If you force it, it is definitely a foul.

After Harden scored a two-pointer, he gave Ning Caichen a contemptuous look.Ning Caichen's defense is really terrible, and his reaction speed is also slow. I really don't know how he got into the NBA.

Facing Harden's look, Ning Caichen's eyes flashed coldly, and he sneered at Harden with the corner of his mouth bent, also showing a look of disdain.

Seeing this, Harden twitched his beard. He had never seen such an arrogant player like Ning Caichen. He was going to teach Ning Caichen a lesson.

After halftime, Ning Caichen took the initiative to ask for the ball, and looked at Harden with disdain.Harden glared at him with his beard, very displeased with Ning Caichen's arrogant appearance.

As soon as Harden was in position, Ning Caichen started with all his strength without saying a word.A simple change of direction as soon as he stepped inside the three-point line deceived Harden.When Harden's center of gravity shifted to the left, Ning Caichen passed Harden as soon as he accelerated, and then made a big turn to avoid the inside line of the supplementary defense and entered the penalty area, easily hitting the rebound and scoring.

"Wow!!"

The fans cheered excitedly. Ning Caichen was very beautiful and passed Harden in one step. This is Ning Caichen's counterattack against Harden.

After seeing the smell of gunpowder between the two, the fans are more and more looking forward to the next game.

Harden's defense has always been casual and notoriously bad.It is even more difficult to defend against a top point guard like Ning Caichen.

Harden's face was dark, staring at the full beard, he was very dissatisfied with Ning Caichen's extraordinary performance just now.

Harden's competitive spirit was aroused by Ning Caichen's counterattack. He asked for Beverly's basketball and rushed towards Ning Caichen with the ball.

Ning Caichen had already made preparations, and as soon as Harden passed halftime, Ning Caichen posted it.

For a player of Harden's style, it will be very troublesome if the frontal defense is distanced.Whether it is in terms of height or technique, it is too difficult for Ning Caichen to defend Harden head-on.

The reason why he chose close defense is that Ning Caichen wanted to take advantage of his strength to limit Harden before the start. As long as Harden is not allowed to start, his dribble will basically be invalidated.Ning Caichen's strength has reached the level of a power forward. When facing a defender like Harden, his strength has the upper hand.

Another point is that Harden basically doesn't rely on his back.If Harden is suppressed by a close defense, then he has only one option to shoot a jumper.

Harden didn't expect Ning Caichen to come close to him. He turned around and wanted to get rid of Ning Caichen so that he could distance himself, but he felt a sudden force coming from Ning Caichen's shoulders, making it difficult to turn him around. go.

The NBA stipulates that in the high defensive zone (the area from the backcourt to the front of the defensive line), defenders cannot touch the defender with their hands.

Ning Caichen was very smart. Although he was defending close to the body, he did not use his arms, but passed the strength from his shoulders to his chest.Every time Harden breaks in, there will be a physical collision with him, and Ning Caichen uses the moment of the collision to push Harden back.

tough carry in harden
Ning Caichen's shoulders were very strong, and he couldn't shake Ning Caichen away after several twists and turns.As long as he wanted to turn to the right, Ning Caichen would follow him, and he couldn't get rid of him no matter what.Only he could only turn to the left, but after he turned around, Ning Caichen was already close to his body again.

So fast!What a power! !
Harden wanted to confront Ning Caichen head-on, but Ning Caichen refused. He finally broke free from the pressure of Ning Caichen's shoulder strength, and when he faced Ning Caichen face to face, Ning Caichen pressed him tightly against him There is simply no room for footsteps to start.

Ning Caichen clung to Harden's face like dog skin cream, and he couldn't get rid of it no matter how hard he shook it.

Harden could only force Ning Caichen to move sideways. However, Ning Caichen is so powerful, how could Harden drag Ning Caichen? After moving two meters with difficulty, Harden finally couldn't stand Ning Caichen. With Cai Chen's bullshit defense, he took a step back and hurriedly threw the ball.

Harden has no choice but to step back and shoot Ning Caichen. His center of gravity is depressed. If Harden suddenly wants to step back and shoot a jumper, he will not be able to defend at all. All he can do is give in to Harden. The moment of retreat made him lose his center of gravity as much as possible.

"Dang!!" The basketball bounced out of the basket.

Ning Caichen picked up the rebound, quickly dribbled forward, and then assisted Paul to score a layup.

Harden was too unconvinced. It was unforgivable that he failed to score the ball against a player like Ning Caichen.Next, Harden started a singles game with Ning Caichen.

For a player like Harden, it can be said that it is easy to defend, but it can also be said that it is difficult to defend.As long as Harden starts head-on, there is basically a 90% chance of being passed.No way, the unique European step is really hard to prevent.

And Ning Caichen chose close defense, mainly because Ning Caichen's speed, strength and lateral movement are stronger than Harden, so that he can firmly suppress Harden's breakthrough.

However, suppressing Harden can only be done alone. If there are players to help Harden in the pick-and-roll, Ning Caichen has no choice.

"Oh my god! What did I see? Harden was defended by Ning to death, and Ning's defense is stronger!!"

"Ning's strength and speed are among the top guards. I didn't expect to be able to defend Harden like this..."

Next, I saw that Beverly would try his best to help pick and roll when Harden couldn't break through Ning Caichen.

Harden didn't give up, and wanted to beat Ning Caichen every time, but every time Ning Caichen restricted him before the start, and finally had to borrow his teammates to escape.

When Ning Caichen broke through Harden, it was just the opposite. No matter Harden wanted to defend Ning Caichen, he couldn't defend him. In the end, he had to replace Beverly to defend Ning Caichen.

For Ning Caichen, although Harden is a superstar, this superstar is far behind Leonard.Harden is not as powerful as him, not as defensive as him, and far less comprehensive than Leonard.

When Ning Caichen faced Leonard, it was really like facing a mountain. Both offense and defense would be restricted by Leonard a lot, but there was no such sense of oppression when facing Harden.

(End of this chapter)