Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 234 [People with a good hand feel are hard to defend! 】

Hayes missed four outside shots in the first quarter.In the past, when he encountered a bad touch, he would pass the ball or go to the basket to attack. But today, he uses the adjustment method to continue shooting and find the touch with his hands.

第一节比赛山猫26比33落后7分，海耶斯单节砍下13分，但是12次出手仅命中5个，命中率并不高。

After the end, D'Antoni did not criticize Hayes' style of play.In the first three games, the Bobcats have used all available tactics.Now the lineup is at a disadvantage. If Hayes doesn't score, do you expect Azubuike, Felton, Weaver and others to make more shots?Although those three have also performed 30 points in a single game, they are not stable.

So not only did D'Antoni not let Hayes reduce his shots, he also set up a double pick-and-roll tactic to facilitate his offense.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Hayes went to rest, and the Bobcats sent Felton, Weaver, Barnes, Thomas, Gortat.The Magic also sent a bench lineup, Redick, Bogans, Brian Cook and others.

The total score was 0 to 3 behind, and they lost another 7 points in the first quarter. The Bobcats were under great pressure from the bench.Weaver and Felton missed consecutive shots and felt bad.The Magic's substitute has performed well. Brian Cook, who was transferred from the Lakers, has not done much, but today he has become a surprise soldier of the Magic. He pulled the perimeter to attack and scored two consecutive three-pointers under the cover of his teammates. The ball widened the score to 13 points.

Is it going to be swept today?Can't I step up and help the team at this time?I can't be a star, can't I even be a qualified role player?Weaver runs outside, but he can't get rid of Bogans, who is equally good in physical fitness.

Bogans is an alumnus of Hayes, and his body is like a track and field athlete. Weaver's speed advantage cannot be reflected under his defense.Weaver couldn't open it, and Felton took the initiative to take responsibility for the offense, but he also missed.

Felton was under more pressure than any other player.Calderon grabbed his main position, and the coaching staff also intends to train Rondo with better defense.In the regular season, second-round pick Sessions will take up some of his playing time.Felton began to worry about his future.His original goal for himself was to become an All-Star point guard.Deron Williams and Chris Paul, who are now in his class, have already done it, leaving Felton far behind.In the regular season, Felton averaged only 20.4 minutes per game, scoring 8.4 points and 4.2 assists.Except for the shooting percentage of 43.2%, which has created a new career high, other statistics are lower than the rookie season.

Felton gradually adapted to the role of the substitute, and his ambitions were quickly worn down.If this continues, he will lose the possibility of becoming an All-Star.So every time he plays in the playoffs, he tries his best to express himself. The more he has this kind of thinking, the worse his performance will be.

The Magic players had an absolute psychological advantage. Under no pressure, the substitute players shot resolutely and had a high shooting percentage. On the contrary, they suppressed the Bobcats' bench gangsters.

At 7 minutes and 41 seconds into the game, Felton broke through and gave Landry the ball. Landry missed a high jumper. The Magic's substitute center Adonal Foyle scored a rebound.Redick dribbled the ball through the half court and hit a three-pointer from a 60-degree angle on the right.This is Redick's second three-pointer.

34 to 53.The Bobcats fell behind by 19 points.After this goal, the atmosphere in the stadium also reached its peak.The fans cheered collectively, compared to the noise of the airport.

Regardless of the fact that Redick was just a substitute in the Magic, he was the most dazzling star in the NCAA Duke University back then. The ACC league individual record holder for total scoring, the NCAA three-point shooting king, and perhaps the most outstanding shooter in the entire NCAA history.He can shoot accurately anywhere on the field, and his jumper posture is always standard.The heart is oversized.The first rule of playbook for all Duke opponents is to not let Redick shoot.

The Bobcats let Redick shoot in this quarter.As a result, the Magic's four three-pointers widened the score to nearly 20 points.The Bobcats requested a timeout.

Barkley shook his head and shouted: "It's over, this time it's completely over. How did the Bobcats defend themselves? Chuck won't be able to come back again. Unless a miracle happens."

Smith said: "The Bobcats' substitute players are rookies with only one or two years of playing experience. They haven't learned to play in adversity. I hope they can't do it at all. Thomas, a veteran player, moves too slowly, and his height of 206cm also plays an important role in the interior. Nothing cheap."

Bobcats players are a little frustrated.It is easy to say that it is the first game, but it is difficult to do it.Felton, Weaver and others were all downcast after leaving the field.They don't feel like they can win.The foul tactics arranged are useless. The opponent shoots from the outside and still scores under the interference of someone. This situation is the most terrible.

"Chuck, let's play." D'Antoni said: "Don't give up the game, we still have time. When everyone is defending, focus more and forget about the outcome. Try to play as fast as possible when attacking."

19 points behind, the opponent is the magic team with Warcraft Howard and Carter, it is not so easy to get back.What's more important is the mentality of the players.In the first three games, the Bobcats had the upper hand in the substitute competition. D'Antoni wanted the main players to rest for a while, but today the Magic's substitute lineup broke out and opened up the score in one breath.Maybe this is fate.

Of all the fans present, no one thought the Bobcats still had a chance.Many Charlotte fans who watched the game on TV changed the channel early because they couldn't bear to see the Bobcats go out in a disastrous manner.

"Leave the offense to me. It's not time to admit defeat yet, so speed up the pace of the attack." Hayes said loudly.At this time, the Bobcats' offense can only rely on him alone, but the defense must require the joint efforts of five people.

Magic replaced Turkoglu and Carter in order to strengthen the offense.

D'Antoni replaced Rondo and Barnes.Ready to step up the defense, Barnes moved to shooting guard.

The game begins.Hayes walked onto the court quietly, his expression indifferent.Looking at his expression, he seemed to have given up on the game, but in fact he just didn't think about anything.

When Magic Johnson taught him to pass the ball, he said that he would be faster than others if he did it before thinking about it.That is a realm of passing the ball, doing whatever you want, no tricks to win.What if, during the attack, you also do it before you think about it?
The Bobcats attacked, and Rondo quickly took the ball across the half court, saw the opportunity and handed the ball to Hayes.Hayes took the ball and bent his knees, posing for a shot.

Another three-point shot?Turkoglu immediately jumped up to block the shot.Hayes rushed to shoot many times in the first quarter, and Turkoglu didn't want to be cheated again.

But Hayes did not shoot this time, bypassing Turkoglu and breaking into the restricted area from the middle.Foyle sits on the inside and Cook comes out.Hayes jumped up slightly while running and hit a face-up throw. 36 to 53.

Barnes follows Carter closely, and his excellent height and wingspan can better limit Carter's jumper.Carter missed a jumper, Gortat grabbed the backboard and handed it to Rondo.

Rondo observed the situation and found that Hayes was about to go down again. He immediately passed the ball to Hayes, 1 to 2 in the frontcourt.The quickest comebacks are Redick and Turkoglu.

Hayes dribbled the ball outside the three-point line, stepped out with his left foot, faced Turkoglu and pulled the ball back with his left hand.It's an awkward dribble, and Hayes doesn't seem to be able to get off to a quick start, either in disguise or behind the back.Turktru felt it was a good opportunity. He stepped forward and stretched out his right hand to steal.

Hayes pulled the ball behind him with his left hand, dribbled the ball with his backhand and avoided Turkoglu's steal, handed the ball to his right hand, lowered his center of gravity, accelerated the speed of the ball, and passed Turkoglu with small steps.Nelson also chose to step forward to steal.Hayes took the ball with his right hand and circled it from behind to his left hand. At the same time, he took two steps under his feet and passed Nelson, making a low-handed layup. 38 to 53.

We all know that Hayes' habitual position is inside, but he relied on his skills to pass the Magic's two outside players and get two points.Barkley saw hope again. "Good shot! Hayes' technical advantages are reflected. His dribbling is better than James. There is still hope for the Bobcats to maintain this state."

The Bobcats had the momentum to chase points, and the Magic would not let them catch up easily. Carter relied on Foyle's screen to break through. Gortat couldn't keep up with Carter, so he had no choice but to foul.Carter made two free throws. 38 to 55.

After the goal, Carter was smiling with a relaxed expression.

The Bobcats pass Hayes again, and Thomas pulls to cover outside the three-point line.Hayes dribbled the ball laterally around Turkoglu and made a fadeaway jumper.Carter rushed up from the weak side to block the shot, but Hayes didn't jump to the top and sent the ball with a flick of his right hand.The arc of the ball is very flat, straight into the basket. 41 to 55.

Watching the Bobcats start chasing points, Stan Van Gundy replaced Howard, Tony Batty, and Nelson, and all the main players appeared on the stage.The Bobcats will maintain the current lineup, and now the Bobcats need more defense.

Immediately after Nelson came on the court, he singled Rondo.Rondo also adopted a strategy of preventing breakthroughs and not preventing shots.Nelson dribbled a few pull-up jumpers and missed.

The Magic's shooting percentages are starting to drop.Gortat stuck the monster tightly, squeezed out with all his strength, and gave up the inside position to veteran Thomas, who grabbed the backcourt rebound.

In addition to shooting, the most important thing now is rebounding.The Magic five quickly returned to defense, Rondo took control of the situation, slowly dribbled the ball across half court, and handed it to Hayes.

The Magic's defensive formation has expanded, and Hayes is mostly attacking from the outside today. They cannot keep shrinking their formation.Relying on Thomas' high cover, Hayes broke through from the right, Gortat came up with a pick-and-roll again, and Hayes slipped the bottom line smoothly and broke into the penalty area.Howard and Batty double-teamed inside, Hayes passed the ball back to the high position with both hands, Thomas caught the ball and made a hit. His offense mainly relied on mid-range shooting, which was simple and practical. 43 to 55.

Hayes knew that Thomas was sure of his high shots, and he would not be stingy with passing the ball when his teammates were sure they could score.

Nelson transferred the ball to Howard.The person against Howard is Gortat, and Howard is confident that he can score in singles.

But Gortat defended with the goal of fouling. His attention was very concentrated, and he resisted Howard with his body.Howard turned around and broke through the frame, and when he was about to get close to the basket, Gortat immediately pulled Howard down with both hands.

Howard was sent to the free throw line, this time he only made one of two free throws. 43 to 56.

Thomas grabbed the backboard and handed it to Hayes.Bobcats trio quickly down, Hayes backcourt changed direction and dribbled past Turkoglu, slowing down outside the left three-point line.Tony Batty defends in front of Hayes.Hayes can feel someone follow up behind, it is Turkoglu.Hayes covered the ball with both hands. At this time, Tony Batty was about to withdraw to the inside to change defense. Just when the two were about to switch positions, Hayes suddenly made a jumper.Neither Turkoglu nor Tony Batty jumped in time to interfere.The ball was scored again! 46 to 56.

When people thought the Bobcats were finished, Hayes found the touch and the score was only 10 points away.

(End of this chapter)