Pick Westbrook

Chapter 264 The Battle of Tianwang Mountain

All the players of the Heat rushed onto the court frantically. Mike Bibby was knocked to the ground by the big Z behind him, and he wanted to rush into the court while crawling.

Wade dodged the frenzied pounces of all his teammates, and came to the edge of the court extremely arrogant.

The entire Bradley Arena has become a place for the Heat to celebrate.

The Bucks fans at the scene stayed in place and were at a loss. The Bucks players looked at the scoreboard on the field and still couldn't believe that they were lore.

The big screen at the scene played back what happened at the last moment over and over again. No matter how many times it was played, Wade's last shot was completed before the red light whistle sounded.

"The big score is 2:2."

At this moment, Su Qun only felt as if his heart had been severely pulled.

Such an ups and downs game is also a great test of the endurance of the audience's heart.

"The venue for the next battle will be moved to Miami again, which is not good news for the Bucks."

Although Yu Jia had already predicted that the game between the Heat and the Bucks would be very tense before the start of the Eastern Conference Finals, but it was far beyond Yu Jia to be able to play so evenly and even on the court. Jia expected.

Bucks locker room.

After being killed by the Heat, the mood of the Bucks team was extremely bad, and the young players headed by Westbrook and Curry were even more lacking in spirit.

The Bucks had a chance to win tonight's game. Curry hit such an important three-pointer at the most critical moment, but now no one remembers that three-pointer. Everyone only has Wade in their minds A killer performance.

Not only the Bucks players, but Tyronn Lue and Marshall of the coaching staff also felt unloved.

It would be okay if he was completely defeated, but being a lore is still a difference of 1 point, who can feel better about it.

"Isn't the big score just a 2:2 tie!"

Li Lai spoke calmly with his hands on his hips in the locker room.

Yi Jianlian, Artest and others raised their heads at this time.

Li Lai continued: "Defending the title is much more difficult than winning the title."

"All opponents will study us, tactics, players' habits of play, characteristics, these things will be specially targeted by them."

"Even during the off-season, many teams that want to win the championship will use us as a template to restrain and strengthen."

"The Heat are a really good example of how their defense on the perimeter made it difficult for us."

"But didn't we still draw 2:2 with them in this situation?"

Hearing this, the emotions of all the players in the locker room finally calmed down slightly.

O'Neal and Iverson applauded and cheered for their teammates.

Although the two also felt very uncomfortable because of tonight's lore, they knew that the Bucks must cheer up at this time.

If the Heat lose their spirits by this lore, then the Bucks will use this game as the fuse, and they will not have the courage to continue fighting with the Heat.

Li Lai continued: "We are only two games away from reaching the finals, and the Heat are also two games away."

"At this time, it depends on who is tougher and who can withstand the pressure better."

"Right now, skills, tactics, and ability are secondary, and fighting spirit is the only factor that determines the outcome."

"It's a man, just charge towards the Heat with me!"

After hearing the last sentence, Dragic stood up without hesitation. He wanted to show that he was a man.

Then Yi Jianlian, Artest and Villanueva stood up one after another.

All the players of the Bucks spontaneously gathered together. They raised their hands high and collided with each other, feeling the strength of each other with their heads together, and then shouted.

"Bucks!"

"Let's go!!"

The Bucks wash the bathroom.

Westbrook was in a bad mood because he was shot at the buzzer by Wade of the Heat, so he took a step late.

He stood in the bathroom for a long time, and only after the water had flowed on him for a long time did he take a deep breath and come out.

This is the technique taught to him by Kelsey Barrs III, and it is the best way to adjust his state after encountering abuse, scorn, insult, lovelorn or loss.

Westbrook had adjusted his mentality at this moment, he clenched his hands and cursed at a red object in the mirror, and then returned to that invincible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appearance.

Westbrook opened the door and put on red pants, only to find that there was still a person sitting on the bench outside the bathroom.

"Brother Ron?"

Artest was holding a bottle of spray in his hand and was spraying a few times on his waist. After seeing that Westbrook was also here, he felt a little unnatural and then became natural again.

Westbrook said in surprise, "Brother Ron, are you injured?"

"This is not something you can solve, and you shouldn't handle it so casually. At least let the team doctors check it out."

Artest put down the bottle in his hand, because he really couldn't reach the position on his back, so he raised his head at Westbrook.

"It's just a little bruise. I have more experience in dealing with this kind of injury than the team doctors. It doesn't get in the way."

"Sigh~"

Westbrook didn't pay attention, and slapped Artest's waist lavishly, causing the opponent to die of pain.

Westbrook quickly let go of his hand, and then rubbed it lightly a few times under Artest's behest.

"It's not like a simple bruise for you. If you were in the regular season, the coach would have to let you go on a truce."

Artest nodded, which is why he didn't tell the team doctor and coach about it.

In the battle between the Bucks and the Cavaliers in the playoffs that year, Artest also faced James. Because of ankle and knee injuries, Artest originally wanted to play closed games and fight for the playoffs for the Bucks. Chance to qualify.

But Li Lai did not agree with Artest to use his health and career as a bet to continue playing games after learning of this situation.

"Coach, he also has his persistence, so I dare not tell him."

"In this round of the series, only I can defend James. I know how good James is, so I don't want to sit on the bench and watch the team get blown up by him."

Westbrook had a sore nose after hearing this, and did not speak.

Artest looked at the opponent, showing two rows of big teeth and smiling.

He knows that Westbrook has always wanted to be the leader of the Bucks, because Li Lai gave this important task to the more experienced Artest from the beginning, so the other party has not become the real meaning of the Bucks until now. The boss in the game, he is just the core of the team.

"My boss Reggie Miller told me that many young players wanted to be the boss as soon as they joined the team, and they wanted to have unlimited firepower. They thought they were invincible, so no one would accept it, even Jordan. Dare to rush up and hit him."

"But it's not so easy to be the boss of a team. The locker room, the offensive and defensive responsibilities on the court, the training by example, and twisting all teammates together"

"It's rare for a player to come into the NBA and know that."

Speaking of this, Artest put his hand on Westbrook's shoulder and said seriously: "Next season, I will tell everyone that you are the only leader of the Bucks from now on."

what!
Hearing this, Westbrook raised his head in shock. He looked at Artest with an unbelievable expression on his face and said excitedly, "Brother Ron, you are here, I don't have it at all."

"No! You are qualified!" Artest squeezed Westbrook's shoulder with his palm.

"On the offensive end, you are not as effective as Curry. On the defensive end, Danny Green has surpassed you. Cousins ​​has also shown the same superstar potential as you."

"But I think that only you are the most suitable leader of this team, and only you can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the entire Bucks."

"Russell! This is your team!"

Miami.

American Airlines Center.

Because of Wade's shocking lore in the last game, the entire Heat fans have gone crazy.

In tonight's game, all the players in the Heat's bench are full of confidence and momentum.

Because of that lore, the hearts of all the Heat players were a head higher than before the Eastern Conference Finals.

Barkley had already guessed that the Heat's players would have such a heart after that lore, but when he looked at the Bucks' bench, he was suddenly shocked by the scene on the court.

"The Bucks, who were defeated in the last away game tonight, are no worse than the Heat in spirit."

"They were even full of fighting spirit, eager to rush to the court and tear the Heat players alive."

Li Lai stood on the sidelines with his arms around him.

He is very satisfied with the state of the Bucks players tonight, and he is also extremely worried about the fighting spirit shown by the Heat players.

After all, tonight's game is crucial.

"It's the battle of Tianwang Mountain again."

"In tonight's game, no matter who wins the game, whoever wins the game will be the first to win the match point of the Eastern Conference Finals."

"At that time, it will be a cruel game to determine the winner or loser."

"Whether it is the Heat or the Bucks, at that time, they will not be able to afford to lose."

"Of course, in the Heat's favor, it's their home game tonight."

After Yu Jia's voice fell, he habitually waited for Director Su to answer, but after waiting for a long time, he couldn't wait for the other party to speak, so he couldn't help feeling confused and embarrassed.

He looked back subconsciously, and found that Director Su had been overwhelmed by the comments of Chinese fans.

Because of this extremely exciting series and this very crucial battle of Tianwangshan, the entire Chinese fans have blasted the streets.

I even heard that many students from the school organized a group to skip class and go to the canteen outside the school to watch the game.

Su Qun found a classmate who skipped class to watch the game. The other party uploaded a picture of ordering a bowl of cold noodles at an off-campus snack shop and then watching the game. He commented with great heartache.

"It's not good to skip class. You have to do your job well as a student. It's even worse to eat cold noodles and watch football. Peanuts and melon seeds are standard."

On the court, the game begins.

Cousins ​​bounced the ball off Joel Anthony again.

In this series, everyone is used to Cousins ​​being able to blow up Joel Anthony anywhere.

They also believe that this player's future is limitless, and at least he will be a frequent visitor to the All-Star Weekend in time.

Look at this Bucks team, with Westbrook + Curry + Cousins ​​as the main body in the future, it will inevitably become a strong team in the Eastern Conference for many years.

The Bucks attack.

Westbrook played extremely resolutely as soon as he came up, and he dunked after hitting the basket with Yi Jianlian pick-and-roll.

This dunk also officially established the status of the Bucks in this game and expressed their determination to the Heat.

"The Bucks are going to fight!"

The Heat attack.

Bosh is still in the bottom corner, and Artest takes the initiative to switch defenses, so that both Yi Jianlian and Cousins ​​​​can return to the penalty area to protect the frame.

Facing the twin tower combination of Cousins ​​+ Yi Jianlian guarding the basket, James rushed in without hesitation, and scored 2+1 with the defense of the two on his body.

"In this game tonight, James played very aggressively when he came up. This is different from his main passing style in the first quarter of the game."

Su Qun could clearly feel that the Heat were also desperately planning to fight the Bucks to the death, treating tonight as the last game of the playoffs.

Yu Jia shook his head and said, "Actually, among the Heat and Bucks players, James is the one who bears the most pressure."

"He left his home team, which regarded him as a hero and savior, and traveled thousands of miles to form the infamous Big Three in Miami with Wade and Bosh."

"If the model of the Big Three fails, James will definitely be accused by thousands of people and even spurned by thousands of people, which will also have a great disadvantage to his career status."

"What is at least the top three superstars in the league, and the Big Three model can't win the championship. What can this be called the top three superstars in the league."

on the field.

James with a very high IQ naturally knows what failure means to him.

He used Jordan, McGrady, and Iverson as his idols since he was a child, and hoped to become an existence like them that dominated everything on the court.

Especially Jordan, as James' first basketball idol, he hopes to match everything he has achieved on the court.

Glory, awards, championships.

This is why James made up his mind to flee Cleveland after the end of last season.

Because Jordan won his first championship trophy at the age of 28, James didn't want to fall behind his idol.

James is about to turn 27 this year.

boom!
"It's James again! He's going crazy tonight!"

"Artest was knocked off the court by James again, and at the same time was whistled for a defensive foul. I can't remember how many times Artest was knocked off in this round of the Eastern Conference Finals."

"James tonight is the big killer on the court."

Barkley was completely overwhelmed by James' performance tonight.

I couldn't help but think of the battle between the Cavaliers and the Bucks last season. In that round of the series, James broke countless records in the Eastern Conference finals.

At this moment, James once again became a tank warrior, using his body to continue to carry the Heat forward.

Halftime is over.

At 58:60, the Bucks trailed by 2 points.

In the second half of the game, the Bucks responded.

Westbrook broke through the basket and made a layup, and Curry completed a difficult three-pointer.

Yi Jianlian used a super long three-pointer to help the team tie the score. Cousins ​​grabbed an offensive rebound from the basket and scored a violent dunk.

In just 5 minutes, the Bucks set off a wave of 16:8 offensive highs.

James stood up again at this time. He broke through Artest and scored consecutive layups. The latter was knocked to the floor again.

"When you and LeBron don't match in size and strength, you're never going to be able to guard him."

At 70:79, the Bucks trailed by 9 points.

At this time, Li Lai had to arrange a double-team defense against James, but James, who has a very high basketball IQ, quickly changed his offensive mode.

He first assisted Ray Allen to hit a three-pointer, and then staged a wave of Janeway connection with Wade.

In the pick-and-roll with Bosh, he assisted the opponent to complete a jumper from the free throw line.

Leading the team to expand the score advantage to 10 points, James put his hands on his knees and stared at the Bucks generals with the pupil of death.

Last year, the Cavaliers were eliminated by the Bucks, and he will come back with full revenge tonight.

Li Lai urgently called a timeout and completely handed over possession of the ball to Curry. At this time, only the opponent's offense with the ball can help the Bucks resolve the crisis.

Barkley, who saw this detail change on the court, couldn't help but said: "When Curry holds the ball, the Bucks' offensive efficiency will reach its peak."

"How the Heat defend Curry at this time is a very important problem."

On the court, Spoelstra is also aware of Curry's scoring prowess and how he's improved the Bucks' overall offensive efficiency.

Because Wade will participate in the defense against Westbrook, so at this time Spoelstra boldly arranged the task of using James to defend Curry alone.

After all, Artest's offense has not been outstanding throughout the season, and it has declined seriously compared to last season, so it is a waste to let James follow Artest.

But Spoelstra never expected that it was this defensive adjustment that pushed the entire Heat into the abyss.

Curry swayed past James with a bergamot feint on the outside with the ball, went straight to the basket and made a layup.

Then James didn't dare to defend Curry's three-pointer too much, and instead balanced the defensive center of gravity, and his defensive position moved down slightly.

It's this tiny movement of moving down, and Curry is relentless in pulling out from outside the three-point line.

Swish!
hit!

Then Curry switched from holding the ball to running without the ball, leading James to run around the court, which completely tortured the tall and heavy James.

Westbrook found Curry several times, and the latter hit the clutch three-pointer.

Su Qun couldn't help but shook his head at this time and said: "James can indeed defend against five, but it doesn't mean that he can defend against any player."

"As far as Curry's style of play is concerned, it's better to let smaller players chase him. James is really not suitable for defending Curry."

The awakened Spoelstra quickly rearranged his defensive strategy, but at this time the momentum was completely on the Bucks' side.

Westbrook hit three layups at critical moments, killing the game.

The much-anticipated battle of Tianwang Mountain came to an end.

114: 106.

威斯特布鲁克26分7篮板8助攻，库里30分3篮板2助攻，考辛斯16分20篮板，阿泰斯特6分5篮板5犯规。

(End of this chapter)