Chapter 46 Killing the Game

Ball served in the backcourt and passed it to Holiday, who came to catch the ball.

This is the Clippers' first lead of the game.

All the Pelicans fans and players could be seen with their heads down, a little sullen.

No one is happy to be overturned with a [-]-point lead.

Gentry almost walked to the opposing coaching team, and he kept shouting: "The game is not over yet! Continue our offense!"

Rivers stood up too, yelling, "Positivity! Positivity!"

The coaches of both sides began to let their players exert their strength.

After Qin Ming's three-pointer, there was only one and a half minutes left in the game, and the Pelicans were only three points behind. They still had a chance to overtake.

Holiday organized on the outside, and after relying on Hayes' pick-and-roll, he went straight inward. After Hayes blocked Paul George, he also ran inside. At this time, the Clippers made a certain mistake in their defensive decision-making.

"With the big man on, the pick-and-roll is pretty obvious."

“Yes, Holiday and Hayes slid down together, but the Clippers all five players shrunk to the inside. Is this their play?”

"This is a point for the Pelicans. Holiday passed the ball and the ball reached Moore's hands. The Clippers retreated. Moore needs to make a quick shot."

Antoine Moore also didn't expect that the most critical ball of the game was in his hands. He shot quickly, and the basketball almost went out along Lu Wei's finger, almost touching it.

The basketball drew an arc, and the Clippers players began to get stuck, ready to grab the rebound.

Morris went to Hayes immediately, squeezing the other party behind him.

The basketball hits the rim and the ball misses.

Hayes jumped high, but only touched the basketball once, and the ball fell into Lu Wei's hands, who immediately called a timeout.

There is one minute and ten seconds left in the attack time, and this timeout can be called.

The Pelicans players returned to their benches in frustration.

Rivers has already communicated with his offensive tactics coach. They have a sideline kick tactic and a bottom line kick tactic, and they are all ready.

When the players came over, Rivers took out his tactical board.

"Morris, you serve."

Rivers Sr.'s pen is on the sideline.

"Paterson, you take Lu Wei's place. I want you to stand one step outside the paint area, Qin Ming, you stand here."

Both Parson and Qin Ming are located near the paint area.

"Kawhi, you stand in the corner to open the space for us. Paul, you stand at the top of the arc. Qin Ming, you are the ultimate shooter in this play. Watch your position."

Rivers then drew on the tactical board.

Qin Ming, who was standing near the paint area, wanted to go up to cover for Paul George at the top of the arc, and then Patterson, who was standing opposite Qin Ming, took two steps up, ready to make a down-screen for Qin Ming after the cover.

After Paul George used Qin Ming's screen, he would cut to the basket to drive the defense's attention.

After Qin Ming finished covering, he would run towards the bottom line. At this time, Patterson was standing in a position to block the defender for him.

Guys on Patterson are going to stay put and guard him because it's going to be a big man.

After that, Qin Ming caught the ball from the bottom line, and he had a good open three-pointer.

This is a throw-in BOX tactic.

After that, if the tactics are not successful, it is necessary to delay the time, and then let the star play a simple singles with the help of the pick-and-roll.

The Clippers had already practiced this tactic in the summer, so naturally they all nodded, indicating that they knew it.

"The timeout is over and the game begins."

"The Clippers throw the ball in, and if they make it, it almost kills the game."

"Yes."

The referee blew the whistle and handed the ball to Lu Wei who caught the ball.

Lu Wei held the ball high, and it was Ball who defended him. The latter raised his hand high, trying to interfere with the opponent's pass.

Qin Ming lifted up from near the paint area, lowered his center of gravity and set a cover for Paul George. The Pelicans' defense was very clear. Holiday immediately went to defend Paul George, and then Qin Ming ran towards the baseline. Patterson blocked Moore who was chasing him, and Lu Wei passed the ball directly.

At this time, Hayes was standing behind Patterson, unable to follow.

Qin Ming got a huge open three-point shot.

Qin Ming glanced at his feet, 50.00% three hit rate.

But he wants to vote.

He emptied his mind and didn't let these hits interfere with his shooting confidence. Because the opponent didn't come up, he was not in a hurry, so Qin Ming adjusted his dribble, looked at Ball who came to help defend, and directly shot a three-pointer.

"Qin Ming, ran out of an open space! No one came to help defend the ball. Qin Ming adjusted, made a three-pointer, and the ball hit!"

"Qin Ming! Scored the 33rd point of the game! Ever since he missed two three-pointers, Qin Ming has never missed a three-pointer again. He made this game-killing shot!"

"My God, how big is this man's heart?"

Qin Ming compared his hand to a gun, pulled the bolt, and put the gun into the gun pouch on his waist.

At this time, all the Clippers players raised their hands the moment Qin Ming received the ball, making a three-point gesture.

"The Pelicans didn't take a timeout because they had 50 seconds left to attack."

"Ingram advances with the ball, the Clippers are already in position, and they are ready to defend!"

"Ingram used the pick-and-roll to face Qin Ming. The latter's defense was very close, but Ingram was still very determined, and he directly sat on Qin Ming. The ball was double-teamed by Paul George from the baseline, and the Clippers collectively shrank. Who did Ingram pass the ball to? Ball, who had a good shooting percentage tonight!"

"Bauer has to shoot if he doesn't shoot! His teammates also told him to shoot, and Ball had to shoot."

Lonzo Ball made a three-pointer and the basketball missed the basket again.

"Bauer missed a three-pointer. Ah, in this case, the Pelicans need a miracle if they want to win. Because they only have 30 seconds left at this time, and the Clippers are still leading by six points. It seems that the players of the Pelicans do not intend to continue playing. In this way, let us congratulate the Clippers in advance!"

"Such a comeback is a good thing for their morale. And Qin Ming's performance is a timely help for the Clippers."

Qin Ming originally wanted to take the 24-second violation by himself, but Lu Wei directly grabbed the ball and took the foul.

"Can't let our MVP tonight get his first turnover."

Lu Wei grinned.

(End of this chapter)

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