one-handed ball

Chapter 44
An NBA basketball game is going on in the crowded Target Center arena. The two sides are the two young guards in the West, the Portland Trail Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Trail Blazers coach Nate - McMillan's forehead has oozing sweat, he has just applied for a timeout, but the performance of the Blazers is still not optimistic.

Halfway through the first quarter, it was time to enter the rotation lineup, but the Blazers were 11 points behind 18 to 7. Aldridge missed 3 shots under Jefferson's defense, and even grabbed a rebound On the other hand, Jefferson became more confident as he played more and more. He has scored 6 points and 3 rebounds. Have a new wolf king who is not inferior to Garnett at the same age as before!
Indeed, if you just look at the data, the 23-year-old Garnett can contribute 20+10 data, and the 23-year-old Jefferson can also contribute 21+10 data. It seems that both of them have entered the ranks of top power forwards. But Zheng Ke, who came from later generations, knows that Jefferson's peak will stop here. His strength is more than enough to be the head star of a weak team, but it is impossible to even think about being the core of a strong team.
Roy pushed forward with the ball, and Zheng Ke hurriedly focused on defending. Facing the yellow mamba, he didn't dare to be careless at all.Of course, Roy also knew that the "yellower" guy in front of him was difficult to deal with, he was like a big spider tightly sealing every corner he could reach.
After a few dribbles, he still called Aldridge to come out for the pick-and-roll.Zheng Ke had already ignored Aldridge's pick-and-roll, and he squeezed past Aldridge's body at the fastest speed. After being delayed by Jefferson, Roy was successfully caught up by Zheng Ke. Zheng Ke smiled proudly , said: "Hey, don't try to escape"

As soon as Zheng Ke's voice fell, Roy made a big change in front of his body, making a gesture to break through to the left. Through a series of professional observations by Zheng Ke, Zheng Ke concluded that this was a fake move, so he stood still and waited for Roy. The next step. Seeing that Zheng Ke was unmoved, Roy gritted his teeth, took a step back and directly shot a jumper. This action was completed in an instant. Zheng Ke's supplementary defense was not in place, and Roy received very limited interference
But this kind of ball is too difficult. Roy's technical movements are not very standard, and the angle of the shot is slightly off. "Damn it!" Roy shook his hand and cursed. I knew I couldn't get in. Sure enough, basketball strikes iron, Timberwolves point guard Telfair picked up this backcourt board.
The Timberwolves launched a fast break, Telfair, Zheng Ke, and McCants were like clockwork goblins, rushing towards the Blazers half court.

The Blazers retreated in a timely manner. Blake, Webster, and Roy stood in their respective positions, but their positions seemed to be slightly inward. Roy immediately waved his hand and commanded: "Stephen, keep up with the opposite SG ! Prevent him from chasing three-pointers!"

Blake was instructed by the boss, and hurriedly ran towards McCants who was still rushing forward.Telfair, who broke through the middle, attracted Roy and Webster to defend again. Zheng Ke, who was on the right, was unmarked. Telfair quickly passed the ball, but he was not sure. He can still score in front of two two-meter tall men.
Zheng Ke received Telfair's pass from outside the three-point line. If he rushed in, the effect would not be very good, but if he made a three-point chase like this, the shooting rate would definitely not be high, and the rebound would definitely not be good. Yes, just kidding about how 183’s Telfair got the frontcourt. Zheng Ke thought a lot at this moment, and then he suddenly stood up from the ground, who cares!How can I say that I also have an 80 three-point shooting ability, how can I score if I don’t try!

Zheng Ke picked up the basketball and pushed the ball gently with his wrist. The basketball slid over his fingertips, spun in the air, and then plunged into the basket!

"Shuh!"

Zheng Ke's arms are still in the posture of shooting, and the movements are graceful like an artist.
"Good shot!" Whitman couldn't help cheering for his disciples. The goal was scored, and the lead of Timberwolves reached 10 points!This is a watershed moment, which means that the Blazers need at least 4 rounds to equalize or overtake the score.
The Blazers requested a timeout.

Nate-McMillan's coaching ability is quite good. He sees the Minnesota lineup as an offensive and defensive lineup, but the average height is a little shorter. Jefferson is 2 meters, Smith is 08 meters, Zheng Ke is 2 meters, McCann Ci is 01 meters, and Telfair is 2 meters. He decisively replaced the tall inside shooter, Channing Frye with a height of 01 meters!
This time the substitution really had a certain effect. Smith is too short. Compared with Channing Frye, his interference effect is very low. In addition, Channing Frye's hand feeling is good in this game. He scored two three-pointers in a row, which was finally a point for the Trail Blazers.

The game entered a tug-of-war, and the Timberwolves led the Trail Blazers by 4 to 7 points until the end of the first half.

After the start of the second half, the Blazers suddenly fired a three-pointer. Blake, Jones, Roy and others hit a three-pointer respectively and recovered the score in one fell swoop. Whitman requested a long timeout to interrupt the Blazers. It became even more anxious, and the score became 8 before the main lineup rotated in the last 77 minutes of the fourth quarter.
Whitman specially asked everyone before they went on the field: "Guys, the victory or defeat of this game does not depend on Jefferson, nor does it depend on whether our Zheng can defend Roy. The key lies in whether everyone can be united. Play the bloody spirit of the Timberwolves we once had, unite! I will cheer for you with the brothers on the bench, please cheer together!"

Everyone was excited by what Whitman said. They folded their hands together and shouted: "One two one, Timberwolves, we must win, we must win, roar!"

Then he rushed to the "battlefield" with high spirits.
After Roy came on the court, he found that the energy of all Timberwolves players had changed, and he couldn't tell what was different. It felt like the eyes of all the Timberwolves players had become murderous, especially the one standing opposite him now. Cowhide Zheng", Roy felt as if he could see the bloodshot eyes in Zheng Ke's dilated pupils.
Roy tried to break through. After a textbook-like change of hands in front of his body, he broke through to the right with the ball in his right hand and hit Zheng Ke's body, which surprised him. This guy who is not physically strong actually withstood his impact !On the contrary, he was unexpected, the dribbling movement changed, and the basketball left his control.
Naturally, Zheng Ke would not give up such a good opportunity. He dived desperately, knocked Roy away, and fell to the ground to grab the basketball.Naturally, Roy would not give up easily, and he immediately fell to the ground and wanted to grab the ball from Zheng Ke. Other players from the Blazers and Timberwolves responded immediately and rushed to grab the ball. The basketball was finally thrown by Zheng Ke Telfair, Telfair is also a bold man of high skill. Facing the approaching Blake, he made a big turn like a spinning top and passed Blake in one fell swoop.
After passing Blake, Telfair and McCants played a fast break, and the front scene faced Webster who was defending alone!Telfair quickly dribbled the ball close to the Trail Blazers paint area. He immediately made a three-step layup. On the second pass, he grabbed the basketball with both hands and stretched to the left, as if to hand the ball to Mike who was going down the left. Kantz, Webster made the most instinctive reaction in this flash of lightning, and his body moved slightly to the left, but Telfair's ball was a fake move. He withdrew his outstretched hands and landed heavily with his right foot Take the last step and make an easy layup
"Oh oh oh oh!" The DJ on the scene was not calm anymore, he roared again and again: "Our streetball boy Telfair gave us the top ten shots of the day! Let us cheer for him, and for all the hard-working players Timberwolves players come on! Get rid of the Blazers!"

"This ball is mine!" Roy ran over and patted Webster on the shoulder. He looked at Webster, who was a little depressed, and said in the firmest tone: "It's okay, we will win, believe in yourself !"

Roy's charisma infected all the players of the Trail Blazers. Facing the aggressive offense and defense of the Timberwolves, they gradually stabilized their position.
Time passed by every minute and every second, and the score was still rising alternately. Roy played very patiently and hit key shots many times
In the last minute, Roy hit a 1-pointer again under the interference of Zheng Ke with the help of a screen. The Timberwolves and the Trail Blazers tied at 3.

Whitman did not ask for a timeout again. At this time, he chose to trust his disciples, and he also understood that even if the tactics were arranged well at this time, there would be great changes, and everything had to be done by himself.
Jefferson took the ball inside. He has scored 27 points and 15 rebounds in this game. His performance is amazing!This time, he still took the ball to play inside, and the Timberwolves opened the outside. Once, twice, he hit Aldridge's body with all his strength, and the muscles of the two were like steel. There was a "bang bang" impact, and Aldridge was also stubborn, stubbornly resisting Jefferson who beat him up. Jefferson saw that the time was coming, and after a leftward feint, he chose a right turn jumper , Aldridge adjusted his center of gravity quickly, and he immediately rushed forward to interfere with Jefferson's shooting
Jefferson, blinded by Aldridge, couldn't see the rim, but he softly flicked the ball away with the feel of thousands of shots in the practice gym.
"Shh!"

Jefferson made a successful mid-range shot.
Back when it was the Blazers’ turn to attack, Roy is still the current commander and ball controller of the Blazers. At this time, Blake’s ball possession has been taken over by Roy. Now, like Jones, he is only used as a player to open up space for the Timberwolves. Spot pitcher.
Roy called Aldridge to come out to cover, and Zheng Ke immediately caught up with Roy dexterously, but Roy actually passed the ball at this time, to Aldridge near the free throw line!Aldridge took a long breath and decisively launched the ultimate straight-arm jumper.
"Shh!"

The Blazers are also in!
The score was tied at 90 with 30 seconds remaining.
The Timberwolves still use the same old tactics, handing over to Jefferson on the inside for singles. This time the Blazers did not let Jefferson singles. Roy chose to double-team Jefferson. Jefferson passed the ball to Zheng Ke who was on standby outside. However, Roy was prepared. His double-teaming only interfered with Jefferson. He was very close to Zheng Ke. Zheng Ke did not have an open opportunity. He still chose to hit the ground and pass the ball to Jefferson.
Jefferson continued to play singles, once or twice, time was running out, Roy immediately double-teamed again, Jefferson was not sure to score the ball with a back-up technique under the defense of the two, he still handed over to the Zheng Ke, Zheng Ke cursed secretly, received the basketball, he held the ball in both hands and pointed towards the air, as if he was about to shoot
Roy rushed over without thinking too much, but Zheng Ke's heart was really big. He was a fake move. After shaking Roy, he lowered his head and made a breakthrough. After two dribbles, he directly pulled up a jumper!

God!

This is a mid-range shot, or an emergency stop jumper!Everyone was stunned, Whitman was stunned, Jefferson was stunned, Roy was also stunned, his pre-match profile said that Zheng Ke’s mid-range shooting ability was almost zero, and then he reacted immediately Come over and yell, "Rebound!"

The big men immediately realized that they were all twisting their arms under the basket, holding their heads high, sticking out their buttocks, and stuck in their positions.
But something magical happened!

"Shh!"

The ball went straight into the basket 24 seconds before the red light came on!

Roy's eyes widened!Jefferson's eyes widened!Whitman's eyes widened!But the audience's eyes did not widen, and at the moment of scoring, the audience burst into deafening cheers!
The Blazers immediately requested a timeout.

With only 6 seconds left, the Blazers are faced with a choice, should they choose to play two points to enter overtime, or play a three-point lore to kill the opponent?After thinking about it for a while, head coach Nate McMillan arranged two sets of tactics for the players. If the Timberwolves shrink the defense, then we will choose the long shot tactic. If the Timberwolves are aggressive, then we will choose the two-pointer tactic!
But no matter what, everyone knows that the Blazers will definitely give the last ball to the boss Roy!

The timeout ended immediately, and the players from both sides returned to the court.

Zheng Ke faced Roy, and of course he knew how powerful the yellow mamba was. Roy's ultra-long three-point shot against the Rockets was still in his mind, and he can't forget it for a long time. !He had a hunch that no matter what the coach arranged, Roy would definitely choose a three-pointer. This was a feeling. He didn't know where it came from, but he chose to believe it.
So after Roy held the ball, he stuck to him tightly, not daring to relax a step!Aldridge came out to pick and roll for Roy, but Zheng Ke still stuck to Roy and easily passed Aldridge's pick and roll. Aldridge failed the pick and roll!The time is almost over, Roy breaks to the right, McCants also comes to double-team Roy, Roy pulls back, circles around Aldridge again, and uses Aldridge's body to choose a jumper!

Zheng Ke arrived in time and covered Roy's face with his big hands, as if he wanted to put his hands on Roy's face!Roy felt that his exhalation hit Zheng Ke's big hand and bounced back!

The basketball is still dialed out, spinning continuously in the air, tied with the expectations of thousands of people, if it goes in, then the Trail Blazers will kill the Timberwolves, if it doesn't go in, then the Timberwolves will kill the Trail Blazers!
Maybe there are more fans of the Timberwolves. After all, the appearance of Zheng Ke has allowed the Timberwolves to cultivate a large number of Chinese fans, so their willingness is greater than that of the Blazers fans.
Roy's game-winning shot missed and the basketball landed on the right side of the rim.
The Timberwolves narrowly beat the Trail Blazers at home!
(End of this chapter)