Pick Westbrook

Chapter 419 Fighting
6 month 1 day.

Miami.

"This is our home field!"

The Heat's fan atmosphere is extremely good. Their home jerseys this year are white, which reflects their theme and is intense.

The Heat this season has only one goal from the management to the coaching staff to the players, as well as their fans.

That is defending.

Losing two consecutive away games did not make the Heat fans lose confidence. They still firmly believe that the team can face the storm.

After all, the Heat made it through the playoffs with the Bucks last season so hard. The Pelicans are obviously a weaker team.

American Airlines Arena.

Red flames sprayed around the court, and the passionate shouts of Heat fans resounded throughout the arena.

"In the past three years, the Heat have also become the home of the famous devils in the United States."

"Their fans are as excited as Miami Beach."

The moment the lights disappeared, Stevens couldn't help but said as he watched the Heat team with an excellent atmosphere in the stadium.

Du Feng paused. He had never been to Miami Beach, so he didn't know how exciting it was, but the visual and sensory impact brought to him by the Heat fans at the scene was really not small.

Du Feng, who entered the finals for the first time, was a little nervous. Stevens squeezed his shoulders and said, "We still have a coach."

The game starts soon.

After Mario Chalmers advanced with the ball, he immediately passed the ball to James, who stopped the ball outside the three-point line and lowered his center of gravity for observation.

After confirming that the Pelicans had only Jimmy Butler defending him, James suddenly accelerated his breakthrough and drove Jimmy Butler to the basket.

Anthony Davis put on the defense.

James made a mid-range stop and turned over for a fadeaway jumper.

Swish!
Go in!

"This is where the charm and power of the CIC lie. This is why Kobe will be double-teamed as long as he gets the ball, except for the three-point line."

"Don't say it, James' mid-range on the court is really that good."

Kenny Smith praised.

As a player of the older generation, Barkley can even be regarded as James' predecessor. He didn't like James' style of play originally, and he didn't think he could achieve much in his career.

After all, when James first entered the league, the traces of playing with his body were obvious.

Barkley still remembers that LeBron was more like a point guard when he first entered the league. At that time, his breakthroughs were full of impact, and he had dazzling skills in layups, dunks and passes. The perfect combination of ornamental.

But the shortcomings are also obvious. James relies too much on his body to play. No one would think that James at that time could become No.1 in the future league.

Until James' seventh season and his last season with the Cavaliers.

James that season left a deep impression on Barkley.

During this period, LeBron has turned into a body maniac. His size and strength have reached the strongest period of his career, and for the first time in his career, his shooting percentage has increased to more than [-]%.

What's more important is that James can shoot, with a three-point shooting rate of 36%, and a combination of offense and defense. In that season, he won the regular season MVP with an overwhelming advantage.

"By this season, James has become even more terrifying. The inside finishing rate is the first in history since records were recorded. The number of mid-range shots has increased significantly in the playoffs, and the efficiency is amazing."

"Everyone knows that on a stage like the playoffs, the middle distance is the most killer."

Barkley has changed from James Hei back then to James now. If anyone says that James has no skills, he will definitely be anxious with that person.

Swish!
On the court, James faced Jimmy Butler's defense with a very difficult fade-away shot and hit again.

On the CCTV commentary station, Yu Jia kept counting and said.

"This is the fourth one. James hit 4 consecutive starts, and the Heat's first 4 offenses were all played by James alone."

"This is different from the first two games, and it's different from James' performance throughout the playoffs."

"In the past, Bosh and Wade were the main players for the Heat during this time period. James was responsible for passing the ball and sorting out the offense, because he needed to retain his strength to lead the team in the second quarter."

Su Qun said: "James has completely let go of the burden."

"Think about it, 0:2 behind, and if you lose, it will be 0:3."

"At this time, if you don't risk your life, there is no chance to risk your life."

on the field.

James broke through the basket, faced Anthony Davis' block protection frame, and scored a violent dunk.

"5!"

boom!
Then James made another three-pointer.

"6!"

The fans in Miami stood up and counted James' goals.

After James then hit a more difficult back step jumper, Li Lai finally couldn't bear it and called a timeout.

"Seven hits in a row!"

"Seven hits in a row after the opening of a single quarter! Still on the stage of the finals, LeBron James!"

There was cold sweat on Li Lai's forehead. This was the first time Stevens and Du Feng saw the coach showing such an appearance.

"This James is too arrogant!"

"Coach, what shall we do now?"

Stevens suggested: "Or, let's double-team."

Li Lai faced James in the Cavaliers and James in his first year with the Heat.

He never thought of double-teaming James at any time, because Li Lai knew very well that double-teaming James was definitely the worst decision.

This player has always focused on passing the ball and is willing to trust his teammates. Even if it is the last key ball, as long as his teammates have an excellent opportunity, he will definitely pass the ball.

This is very different from the rest of the superstars.

It was precisely because Li Lai knew James so well that he was determined not to double-team him.

But the current James is no longer the James of the year, and the Heat are not the Cavaliers of the year.

There are already many helpers around James, Wade, Bosh, Ray Allen, Sean Battier, Mike Miller, Birdman Chris Anderson, Udonis Haslem
"It's more important that James is getting balder and getting stronger."

The game restarts.

Li Lai still did not arrange the tactic of double-teaming James, but asked Leonard to switch to James, and Jimmy Butler was replaced in advance.

During a layup, Leonard slapped off his hair tie, revealing half of his bald head. Excited, James picked up the hair tie on the ground and headed towards the audience.

Next is the full-force Zhan mode.

Breakthroughs, dunks, passing balls, slam dunks after hitting the ground, Janeway connection.
James, who took off his headband, came out of the cage like a beast. In one and a half quarters, he made all 12 shots and scored 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.

When James was off the court, the Heat had already taken the lead 40:34.

In the rotation lineup stage, unlike the previous two games, Eric Spoelstra allowed Bosh and Wade to play and lead the team at the same time, instead of letting James lead the bench as before.

Because the Pelicans' offense and defense are extremely good in all lineups, it is easier for the Heat to make Wade and Bosh the main offensive points of the rotation than to let Norris Cole and his like stand up and score.

Wade also experienced the terrifying defensive intensity facing James during this time period, and the various defenses of Jimmy Butler and Leonard.

Wade scored points for the team with breakthroughs and fouls, and frequently played pick-and-rolls with Bosh.

But the scoring efficiency of the two is not terrible, and the Heat's offensive momentum finally slowed down.

The third quarter of the game.

Wade and James once again used defense and infinite rotation to transfer the Pelicans to 4 turnovers in a single quarter, and Paul alone had 2 turnovers.

Kenny Smith said: "Throughout the playoffs so far, Chris Paul has averaged only 1 turnover per game, which is the lowest among the main players of all playoff teams."

"But tonight, Paul has made three turnovers."

"Throughout the series so far, the Heat have been guarding Paul's pass."

Barkley praised the Heat's defensive performance tonight. This is the performance that the defending champion should play.

"Of course, the focus is on James."

Game four.

James, who had been silent for a long time, made another effort. He raised his head with his hands on his knees and looked at the Pelicans players on the court and their coach Li Lai off the court with a fierce look.

In the subsequent games, James hit the basket again and again, carrying Jimmy Butler and Leonard to score consecutively.

beep!beep!
The referee blows the whistle, foul.

Dudu!

The referee blows the whistle, foul.

James walked to the free throw line and glanced at the scoreboard on the sidelines.

95:94, 35 seconds left.

James made two free throws and the score was tied.

Li Lai immediately called the team's last timeout.

The shouts of MVP from the fans at the scene were overwhelming, and the atmosphere on the entire court was dignified and suffocating.

CCTV commentary desk.

Yu Jia clasped his hands and said: "This game will be the most dangerous game for the Heat."

"James has played so well, if he still can't win, then waiting for the Heat will be desperate and the morale of the players will be low."

Su Qun nodded in agreement. His palms and backs were already covered in cold sweat.

"But we must remember that the American media with good news once counted that when coach Li Lai calls a timeout, his team will play an extremely efficient offensive and defensive performance."

"The round hit rate even exceeded 60%!"

"This is very scary. The Heat really have to think about how to defend this round."

The big screen on the scene quickly moved to the side of the Heat's coaching bench, and Eric Spoelstra was explaining the next defensive tactics to the players with a bulging vein in his neck.

"Keep an eye on people!"

"Every player on the Pelicans can be an end point!"

"Be careful with Paul's pass, don't lose your position."

Pat Riley, the magician on the side, couldn't sit still at the moment. It was a game that was crucial to the team's life and death. He was also very afraid of Li Lai's ability to plan at critical moments, so he stood up and faced him regardless of his godfather image. said the balls.

"Defend inside and shrink the mid-range. You must know that the Pelicans have three mid-range singles masters, and they are also better than us in the height of the interior."

"So the inside and the mid-range are their strengths and our weaknesses. Guys, guard these two positions."

"LeBron, you are the team's best defender, you have to pay attention to the defense, you want to go to the basket, you are needed there!"

James nodded again and again, Pat Riley and his judgment were the same.

Game start.

Pelicans throw in.

Jordan made a bottom-line pick-and-roll, and Paul passed the pick-and-roll to the outside of the three-point line, and he served the ball steadily with thick eyebrows.

"This sideline kick is a good tactic!"

"The Pelicans are running out of time!"

"Paul with the ball outside the arc! He keeps looking up at the time!"

"Mario Chalmers tried to steal the ball and it didn't work!"

"He didn't dare to gamble, he didn't dare to rush up to steal, he didn't dare to lose his position easily, and Paul's ball control is also very good."

"8 seconds left in round! Chris Paul moved!"

"Change in front of the body! Sam Goldstep!"

"Go to the basket!"

boom! ! !
A bolt from the blue blocked the shot.

James covered from the weak side and got to the rim the instant Paul passed Mario Chalmers.

Paul's physical talent is not enough to help him avoid James' block in the air, and this ball James is aiming at the idea of ​​fouling Paul's layup if he can't block the shot.

The Heat fans at the scene went crazy!
Erik Spoelstra rushed near the halfway line excitedly, shouting at the frontcourt.

"I will not call a timeout! I will not give Li Lai the opportunity to arrange defensive tactics!"

"LeBron! I'll give you the ball!"

James picked up the defensive rebound, ran his hands down his chest, and then raised his hand to glance at the time on the scoreboard.

All Pelicans returned to defense frantically!
12 seconds!
James advances with the ball.

Leonard pushed Jimmy Butler away, he will defend this ball!
James passes Wade and runs around the top of the key toward the baseline.

Leonard returned to the defense very quickly, did not visit Wade at all, and kept staring at James, who suddenly ran back.

Wade passed the ball behind James very tacitly.

The hand-to-hand cooperation of the two gave James a chance to catch, dribble and breathe.

Leonard was 0.1 second slower on defense.

James accelerated around the arc, and suddenly shot a three-pointer at the top of the arc!

"It's three points!"

"This choice! James and the Heat didn't ask for two points!"

"It's not a bad choice. The Pelicans have Anthony Davis and DeAndre Jordan inside."

Swish!
The crisp sound of the Nets suddenly sounded, and the quiet American Airlines Arena boiled directly.

On the CCTV commentary station, Yu Jia was completely crazy, shouting with his head in his arms.

"My God! James used a three-pointer to kill the Pelicans! Won this crucial home game for the Heat!"

"The last one defense and one attack, first a layup that overwhelmed Chris Paul, and then a three-point lore, a magical three-point lore."

"What is a team hero! This is the team hero! A player who stands at the highest level of basketball in the world, the power of God!"

On the court, the players on the Heat's bench have frantically poured into the court.

Leonard, who became the backdrop, still stood there dumbly, a little in disbelief.

The players on the Pelicans bench are generally in this mood.

From 2:0 to 2:1.

The players of the Pelicans have a lot of psychological ups and downs.

Li Lai folded his hands and looked towards the coaching bench of the Heat. Eric Spoelstra hugged his mentor Pat Riley gratefully.

If it weren't for the other party's reminder, Paul's layup would not have been blocked, and James would not have completed the final lore.

Stevens and Du Feng were a little depressed, and all the players walked to the bench.

On-site commentary desk.

Kenny Smith looked at the group of Pelicans players in a frenzy and said: "It doesn't feel good to be lore."

Post-match interview.

Paul and Leonard attended the interview ceremony.

Neither Stevens nor Du Feng originally suggested that Li Lai take them to the post-match ceremony, but Li Lai insisted on going his own way.

"Chris, will this be the most embarrassing scene of your career?"

"James is your best friend, he blocked you now, what do you want to say to him?"

"Kawhi, can you defend James alone, if you can't, hope your coach arranges double-team candidates as soon as possible."

"Coach Li Lai, your players have been beaten like this by James, why don't you double-team them?"

李来看到了面前的数据统计，詹姆斯在今晚全场26投19中砍下了45分15篮板5助攻的数据。

And the performance of the previous 12 consecutive hits created the record of individual consecutive hits by a player in the NBA Finals.

Both Leonard and Paul looked at the coach at this time, and Li Lai put down the statistic easily and said.

"I know that Leonard and Paul will definitely face your difficulties on the spot, and of course I am no exception."

"Competitive sports only divide wins and losses. No one will care how hard you put in this process, so I won't say how hard Leonard and Jimmy Butler made to defend James."

"Because of tactical reasons, I will not say why the Pelicans have not double-teamed James, and how beautiful Paul played the last ball."

"In short, we lost this game, and we will fight back in the next game."

"Only cowards fail in the face of adversity. The Pelicans are strong."

Li Lai's words were sonorous and forceful, and the group of reporters and media at the scene immediately fell silent.

Paul regained his confidence and said: "James is not my brother, at least in this series."

"We're competitors, we're enemies, he had a beautiful block, and I'm going to get my revenge."

Leonard took the initiative to speak out in an interview after the game for the first time. He held the microphone with his big hand and said emotionally: "I am not a coward, but a strong man."

6 month 3 day.

Pelicans tunnel.

Jimmy Butler yelled: "James' performance in the last game has been overwhelmed. Everyone said he was a god."

"Fuck god, our Pelicans team gods block and kill gods and Buddhas block and kill Buddha."

Beverly cursed with a stunned face, "That's right, we are Godslayers."

Paul raised his fist and said vigorously: "We were decisively killed by James in the last game. Remember this shame, and we will take revenge on the court with anger tonight."

Paul then yelled, "New Orleans!"

Everyone roared: "Never retreat!!!"

"We will never give up!"

"We persevere!"

"Let's fight to the last minute, even the last second!"

"New Orleans!"

"Fight!" "Fight!!!" "Fight!!!"

　The summer vacation is a bit busy, and the update is a bit slow. I tried my best to add updates to me, but I still haven't written enough words.

　　Add it later.

　　Happy summer vacation guys.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)