NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 258 Still not willing to give in?

The fourth quarter decisive battle.

The two sides returned to the court, and Irving's condition really improved. He pushed to the top of the arc and raised his hand for a three-pointer.

middle!

come back.

The Cavaliers have shrunk their defense even more. Except for Shumpert who defends Xue Liancheng, the others are almost one step away from each other. Irving and J.R. Smith may not seem big in the NBA where there are so many people, but they are The height is 190+cm, and the coverage area is actually not small.

They put a step forward in defense, which means that the encirclement they formed by shrinking squeezed the inside until there was almost no room.

After you rush in, they can reach you by taking a step back.

With such a compression of defense, even if Wade breaks through, it may not be effective.

Therefore, Spoelstra is very foresighted and knows that if this continues, there will be only a dead end.

By establishing Xue Liancheng as a three-point gunner, he can use his movement to effectively disrupt the Cavaliers' defense, tear apart the Cavaliers' defense, and disrupt the encirclement the Cavaliers have deployed.

of course.

The premise is that Xue Liancheng must make an investment.

If you can't make a shot, you have no deterrent effect.

There is no deterrent, no matter how you run, it will be useless.

But fortunately, Xue Liancheng was pretty accurate in this match.

Come up.

Xue Liancheng started running wildly.

Shumpert chased after him.

But as he chased after him, he immediately realized something was wrong.

Ibaka bottom line screen.

PJ Tucker blocked inside the free throw line.

Batum delays again in the stance.

Shumpert immediately lost the person.

At this time, before the rest of the Cavaliers could react, Wade threw the ball over.

Xue Liancheng happened to rush out from near the free throw line.

catch the ball.

turn around.

Yang directly.

Hit steadily.

Blatter on the sidelines was in a daze for a moment, his brows furrowed.

This scurrying movement gave him the feeling of being pricked by a needle.

Although he seemed to be running in a messy manner, the purpose of continuously blocking people could no longer be obvious.

This is clearly a cover shooter tactic.

Use a top point guard like Xue Liancheng as a shooter?

For a moment, he even wondered if Si Bo was crazy?

But when he thought of Xue Liancheng's three-pointer, he was very excited for a moment, and he felt vaguely uneasy in his heart.

In fact, at this time, Shumpert on the court was the first to feel the destructive power of Xue Liancheng's movement.

next round.

The rest of the Cavaliers felt it, too.

After Xue Liancheng's running back and forth, Shumpert was out of position again, and the defensive pressure from others came suddenly.

Xue Liancheng passed by them. Do you want to follow him now?
If you don't follow, it will be a disaster.

If you follow, what will your defender do?The deployment rhythm is messed up.

And just when they were struggling, Xue Liancheng had already passed through.

In the end, JR Smith was upright and followed suit.

at this time.

The ball also passed to Xue Liancheng's hands.

Xue Liancheng didn't even hesitate and entrusted it directly to Batum who was abandoned by JR Smith on the other side.

The latter took two steps directly and succeeded in putting up the basket.

This time.

Blatter on the sidelines was finally stunned.

The Heat still play with Xue Liancheng as the shooter, but the difference from ordinary shooters is that Xue Liancheng not only shoots accurately, but also passes the ball sharply.

After Xue Liancheng used his running position to get rid of Shumpert, he completely disrupted their defensive rhythm and created a very comfortable shooting space for his teammates. Xue Liancheng then connected the ball and handed it over to his teammates to finish.

One link after another seemed to be dizzying. Even before others could react, Batum took two steps and released the basket.

Xue Liancheng's destructive power was verified again.

Now before them, there is a huge problem that needs to be solved.

How to control Xue Liancheng's connecting ball?
After thinking about it, he suddenly realized that this seemed to be an unsolvable existence.

Because without the ball running, you simply can't contain it.

Could they still send two people to take turns guarding Xue Liancheng?
Totally impossible.

In doing so, their defense will collapse in an instant. Wade can find countless angles to attack them, and their defense will be full of holes.

This conjecture was verified in the next round.

Xue Liancheng still let go and ran forward. During the back and forth tearing, Shumpert lost his position again.

Love connected at this time and tried to give Xue Liancheng some delay.

Wade instantly discerned the Cavaliers' defensive loopholes, and without waiting for Xue Liancheng to run out of position, he charged directly against Irving.

In an instant, he got to the basket and then threw it high.

At this time, the person guarding Ibaka under the basket was Shumpert. The height and size difference between the two was huge, which was a direct mismatch.

Ibaka didn't bother too much, just rushed over and pushed the ball into the basket.

Shumpert could only watch the ball and sigh.

That's right.

This was a misplaced opportunity created by Xue Liancheng.

Although Wade is an offensive player, he can still see such an obvious mismatch at a glance. The purpose of the breakthrough is to attract the defense and destroy the Cavaliers' defensive front for the second time.

Blatter on the sidelines saw his eyelids twitching.

On the next possession, he rushed to the sideline and shouted, "Everyone, please help defend."

After a pause, he shouted to James again, "LeBron, connect the defense."

This time.

Xue Liancheng also used the cover of his teammates to quickly get rid of Shumpert.

Exactly at this time.

James happened to be in the assisting defensive position and connected.

JP Tucker was the loser.

This can be regarded as a premeditated connection of defense, and it can be regarded as catching the Heat's weakness. Blatter's vision is still very keen.

The ball was also passed to Xue Liancheng at this time.

But PJ Tucker did not sit still and passed by James, trying to block him.

But with James' size and physical fitness, he is not afraid of a direct confrontation with PJ Tucker.

The two sides bumped into each other, but James was not affected at all and continued to pursue Xue Liancheng.

PJ Tucker, who was behind him, took a step forward and had already taken off and completed half of the basket.

Hit steadily.

This time.

James was dumbfounded.

what's the situation?
When was the ball passed?Why didn't he know?
In fact, at the moment when they bumped into each other, Xue Liancheng had already passed the ball backwards with just one move.

This cooperation is very secretive.

If you don't pay attention, you won't notice it at all.

And this goal once again stretched the point difference to 13 points.

The situation is already precarious for the Cavaliers.

Blatter immediately called a timeout.

After coming down, Bratt quickly deployed his defense: "You can let go of PJ Tucker, but you must press Xue Liancheng to death."

The Heat's bench also made adjustments.

Spoelstra: "PJ, don't ambush on the outside. You help Xue screen under the basket."

The game between the two head coaches was completed in an instant.

In the end, Spoelstra was the better, anticipating Blatt's arrangement.

You want to let go of PJ Tucker?

I directly put PJ Tucker under the basket, but you let it go. Do you dare?
Come up.

Bratt was really confused.

James was also confused.

PJ Tucker is stuck under the basket.

When Xue Liancheng ran over, he immediately shouldered up to help block the crowd.

How could James dare to pursue him? He was watching PJ Tucker with all his heart, fearing that he would be surprised by PJ Tucker again.

Xue Liancheng ran over easily.

The ball also came at this time.

Xue Liancheng turned around and was about to take action, but Shumpert, who was chasing him, rushed to pounce.

When Xue Liancheng saw Shumpert taking off, he didn't touch the ball deliberately. He stepped up and down and got a half-basket.

There are also.

The point difference returned to 15 points again.

And this time.

Only the last 7 minutes are left.

This time is actually a lot of time, but for the Cavaliers who are 15 points behind, it is not too much.

If they could no longer contain Xue Liancheng's destruction of their defense line, they would soon collapse.

Do not!
It's not a welcome, but their current mentality is a bit broken.

This is a tiebreaker!

If the momentum is lost, it is equivalent to losing more than half.

And not only were their momentum suppressed, but more importantly, the point difference was actually widened to 15 points.

Fortunately, Owen is tough enough.

After turning back to adjust the rhythm, he stepped forward.

Then suddenly pull back.

Direct three-point shot.

Enter again.

This ball can be said to be a life-saving ball!
Boost the Cavaliers' low morale.

Next.

The two sides come and go.

No one can help anyone.

On the Cavaliers' side, Irving is still the main attacker. James is outside the system and breaks fast when he has the opportunity. If he doesn't have the opportunity, he stays put. He cuts in and steals one on a whim, but most of the time, he is a spectator on the court.

The Cavaliers relied on Irving's strength and the cooperation of other players to play impressively.

And the Heat here.

Xue Liancheng is still running around, using his containment power to create space for his teammates, or connecting with the ball to attract the defense, and then creating space for his teammates.

The main attacker was also replaced by Wade.

Wade lived up to expectations, attacking, mid-range, and killing the basket, adding firepower to the team one ball at a time.

Time passed little by little.

soon.

There are only 3 minutes and 11 seconds left before the end of the game.

The Heat still lead by 11 points and have the ball.

Victory seems to be right in front of you, at your fingertips.

But during the timeout, Spoelstra gave a stern warning: "The game is far from over. Everything is possible. We must not take it lightly. We must not let victory slip away from our pockets."

This made the cheerful expressions of everyone suddenly become solemn.

No one dared to continue smiling.

of course.

The most important thing is that Xue Liancheng didn't laugh.Not only was he not smiling, he was even tighter than before.

Because at this time, he remembered being interviewed when the Lakers were leading 08:09 in the 2-0 season finals, and his face was black the whole time.

The reporter asked Tieke: The team has a 2:0 lead, why do you look unhappy?
Iron Shell replied: What is there to be happy about?
Reporter: You have a 2:0 lead.

Iron Shell: The work is not done yet.

There was a pause: Is the work done?

Finally: I don’t think so.

Ok……

This is an attitude, an attitude that cannot underestimate the enemy.

Not to mention that the Iron Shells were so serious about leading 2:0 at the time. They were still standing on the edge of the cliff. Is there anything to be happy about?
If the final whistle doesn't blow, then anything is possible.

It must not be taken lightly.

And this time.

The audience at the scene had all stood up.

Their faces were full of excitement now, and they started dancing to the dance music.

Obviously.

They also believe that victory is imminent and everything is about to end.

And next.

James and Irving worked together to teach them a lesson.

First, James suddenly woke up, paused after taking the ball, ran straight to the basket, and forced a layup.

9 points difference.

come back.

Ibaka serves.

I don’t know if this guy was distracted or something, but he actually passed a long pass.

James suddenly made a swoop and completed the air block.

The moment the ball flew out of the field, he rushed over and saved the ball.

During the melee, Irving got the ball and ran over, but was violated by Batum. Irving took advantage of the situation and took off and shot directly sideways.

whistle.

Three points.

Penalties are also added.

The Heat missed the ball and were directly chased by 6 points.

The score difference came to 5 points, and there were still 2 minutes and 33 seconds left.

The situation was suddenly reversed.

The scene was completely silent for a moment, and there was no room for dancing.

wrong……

However, someone jumped, and the person who jumped was none other than Spoelstra.

As soon as the front foot said it should not be taken lightly, the back foot immediately fired a double cannon.

Watching a ball like this can make your brain bleed out. Spoelstra didn't curse, he was already very polite.

However, Xue Liancheng was very calm and said to Ibaka, who looked annoyed, "Relax, everything is under our control."

Ibaka said harshly: "My problem will never happen again next time."

His words were full of self-blame and guilt.

Batum on the side was also very upset and exhaled repeatedly.

For this kind of ball, the fouls should be severe.

Let Irving throw it in and complete 3+1, which is simply an unforgivable crime.

Wade served this time.

Much more stable.

of course.

The knight had no intention of coming to grab it.

With this kind of ball, a successful steal is all a gamble, and it depends on Ibaka's relaxed mood. There is no way he can do it again.

If the Heat were really so frightened, they would never have reached the Eastern Conference finals and lost three games in a row.

Xue Liancheng pushed over, still focusing on movement.

It's 5 points ahead.

With two 100% hits in hand and only more than 2 minutes left, he didn't panic at all.

He doesn't need to panic.

Calmly getting ready for his shift and getting rid of Shumpert again.

This time, Love came to make up for it again.

Xue Liancheng threw the ball directly to Ibaka.

The latter took off with a three-pointer.

Knife up and down.

Also in color.

8 points difference.

There are still 2 minutes and 16 seconds left.

Ibaka looked up to the sky and roared, venting his frustration at the mistake just now.

The commentator also shouted crazily at this time, "Xue Liancheng sent his 20th assist and became the seventh player in NBA history to send 20+ assists in a single game in the playoffs. This is undoubtedly a great achievement."

Commentator: "20+ assists is great, but the most important thing is that this goal helped the Heat stabilize their morale. It is so critical. At this time point, we can regain the 8-point advantage and the finals threshold is right in front of us."

Commentator: "Yes! If they win the game, the Heat will become the first team in history to make a complete comeback when trailing 0:3 in the playoffs, and the team that was successfully comebacked , it is the Cleveland Cavaliers led by James, a team with the Big Three. Once such an achievement is achieved, it will be unprecedented and unprecedented."

And just as the commentator shouted.

Irving quickly broke out and used the bridge method to help Love complete a small throw at the basket.

6 points difference.

Time has entered the last 1 minute and 58 seconds.

This difference, this time, can be said to be quite dangerous.

Logically speaking.

The Heat should be stable.

Not only the audience at the scene thought so, but also the knight generals thought so.

result.

Xue Liancheng refused.

After pressing over, he paused at the top of the arc.

The knights did not attack again, thinking that Xue Liancheng was stalling for time.

Xue Liancheng started directly, surpassed Shumpert in one step, and then accelerated his speed and went straight to the basket.

At this time, the other knights reacted.

James and Ibaka came to pounce.

At this moment, Xue Liancheng threw the ball into the air.

Ibaka ran over.

It’s straight up Space Jam.

After landing, he roared again and again.

8 points difference.

1 minutes 50 seconds.

In other words, in that round just now, the Heat only took 8 seconds.

It was so unexpected that it caught the Cavaliers off guard.

When he returned to the court, James gave Love a hard look.

Finally, he stared at Shumpert coldly.

This time.

The Cavaliers failed to score.

And the person who took action was James.

Attack the basket and shoot half the basket.

No.

In this round, their offense was also very fast, trying to replicate Xue Liancheng's fast break option.

pity.

Only time is copied, not points.

Ibaka grabbed the rebound and subconsciously gave it to Xue Liancheng.

And the Heat's fast break kicked up.

This time, the Cavaliers also made the same old mistake, thinking that the Heat were going to play slowly, so in terms of reaction, they were a beat slower.

As a result, Xue Liancheng pushed all the way and passed the test.

At the end, I encountered Owen's obstruction.

Xue Liancheng didn't push forward, but threw him back.

Because he knew that the person following behind him was none other than Wade.

no doubt.

Wade took off.

10 points difference.

1 minutes 36 seconds.

In fact, at this time, with this point difference, the Cavaliers are already in trouble.

The whole audience was already shouting loudly.

The knights also looked lost and their eyes became dull.

But even in this situation, they did not give up and were struggling to their death.

of course.

There is no reason to give up either.

James thrust, not yet.

Love under the basket grabbed the offensive rebound and threw it to Shumpert.

The latter scored three points.

Also finished threading the needle.

7 points difference.

1 minute and 19 seconds left.

The suspense builds up again, and there is still time.

This time.

The knight reacts much faster and retreats quickly.

The Heat didn't have many fast break opportunities.

We can only slow down and take position.

result.

I don’t know if the knight’s energy has been exhausted and there has been a serious leak.

Xue Liancheng caught it instantly and passed the ball to Batum, who was running over.

Batum went straight to the box and succeeded.

9 points difference.

The time came to 1 minute and 08 seconds.

The knight was still unwilling to turn back.

It should be said that James was not willing to give in, and once again drove to the basket, trying to make a layup. Unfortunately, Ibaka did not agree and forcibly pulled him down.

James goes to the free throw line.

Made both free throws.

7 points difference.

The time has entered the countdown stage, and there are still 58 seconds left.

Xue Liancheng took the ball.

This time he pushed over slowly.

That's right.

He's ready to harvest the game.

(End of this chapter)