Rebirth of Hayes Cyclone

Chapter 235 [One person's splendor! 】

Hayes scored 29 points in the first half, and the Bobcats were 62 points behind 67 to 5 away.

During the intermission, Smith said: "It's been a long time since I saw such a crazy performance in the playoffs. In the second quarter, Hayes only played for more than 7 minutes and scored 16 points. He was alone in the playoffs. Against the Magic, none of the Bobcats scored in double figures, and Landry, the second highest scorer, only scored 8 points."

"Hayes is invincible on the field. If there is no double-teaming, with Turkoglu's broken defense, Hayes can score at least 82 points today." Barkley said.

"You just want him to have one more point than Kobe?" Smith laughed.

"Kobe's 81 points were scored against the Raptors in the regular season. How can the confrontation be compared with the playoffs? The key is that Chuck can lead the team to win today." Barkley said.

Barkley is right, winning is the key.It doesn't matter how many points you get when you lose a game.Under the impact of Hayes' super personal ability, the Bobcats are still behind.

Stan Van Gundy is not an idiot either. After seeing Hayes' style of play clearly, he arranged new tactics for the players. "Hayes can't let Hayes shoot so easily again. Azubuike and Barnes fouled Vince (Carter) very fiercely in the first half, and you have to learn from it in the second half. Hard foul, interrupt Hayes With the touch of Yess, if he is allowed to shoot so unscrupulously, the Bobcats are likely to come back. As long as we guard against Hayes, we will win this game!"

"Hayes' free throws are very accurate," Turkoglu asked.In the first half, Hayes made all 5 free throws.

"It doesn't matter, foul hard, at least don't let him easily score goals in sports battles, wait until the 4 fouls arrive, and foul Biedrins without the ball. Solve them in the simplest way." Stan Van Gundy said.

Hayes sat on a locker room chair and slammed Gatorade down his throat.It was only half the game, and he already felt a little tired.It is not so easy for one person to bear the offense of a team. He has to run non-stop, otherwise it will be difficult to catch the ball under the opponent's tight defense. Even if he catches the ball smoothly, it is not easy to turn around. Press and Hayes will be in trouble.In the process of his dribbling and preparing to break, the Magic will double-team with two people.The high-intensity confrontation exhausted his physical strength very quickly.

Kobe is not easy.thought Hayes.In his impression, Kobe often played in this way, running non-stop, shooting, and trying his best on the defensive end.It was more difficult for Hayes to stay active throughout the game because he weighed more than Kobe and burned his energy much faster.

"Chuck, are you going to continue playing like this in the second half?" D'Antoni asked.

"Now it can only be like this. With Howard at the basket, I can't grab a lot of offensive rebounds. I can't fight for rebounds, I can only fight for touch. If there is an open space, I will pass to others." Hayes Said.

At this time, we can only persevere.During the break, Hayes ruminated on Jordan's words.There are no swept MVPs.When Jordan led the team alone, he was never swept.If he wants to be stronger, in addition to technology, he also needs more perseverance.If you want to win the championship, you can't fall under the feet of the little Magic, let alone admit it.

"Chuck, I'm sorry, I still couldn't help you much in the first half." Azubuike said sitting next to Hayes.

"Grasp the open shot opportunities and do a good job defensively, which is the biggest help to me. As long as I have the opportunity, I will pass the ball to you." Hayes said.

Hayes has a new understanding of the team's lineup configuration.A team really needs a few experienced veterans who can stabilize the situation at critical moments.If calculated according to the time of rebirth, Hayes is only a sophomore this year.But he has to lead a group of young players to work hard.As long as he is off the field, there will be a certain degree of confusion when attacking and defending. The rookies have the ability, but they don't know how to control the rhythm.

Hayes knew that it was impossible for the Bobcats to win a championship this year.If such a configuration can win the championship, unless he explodes every game.

The third quarter started.

Bobcats adjusted the lineup again.Rondo, Barnes, Hayes, Thomas, and Biedrins played five people.

Barnes defended Carter better than Azubuike in the second quarter, so Azubuike was put on the bench.

The Bobcats resolutely play 122 zone defense. The Magic's two insiders are Howard and Tony Batty. Both of them are not good at mid-range shooting and cannot withdraw from the inside.

With the magic ball, Hayes faced Turkoglu, and Howard stepped forward to pick and roll.In this series, Howard is like a high-paying blue-collar, and the offense has always been in trouble except for being the target of the opponent's foul.Turkoglu threw off Hayes through the screen, broke through to the inside, and hit a jumper with an emergency stop. 62 to 69.

At this time, they must not let them open the score again, Hayes thought.Thomas sent the baseline ball, and Turkoglu started marking Hayes in the backcourt. "Turkish Scimitar" launched fiercely, and followed closely.Hayes caught the ball as soon as halftime passed, arched Turkoglu twice with his back, Turkoglu held his breath and carried it to death, Nelson double-teamed from the side, and Rondo was placed outside.

Passing a three-pointer to Rondo is definitely useless. Rondo catches the ball and rushes inside, and Howard is inside.Hayes thought quickly, swung his shoulder to the left, turned right to meet Nelson, and dribbled back.

This is a desperate approach.Turkoglu did not expect that Hayes would choose this way. The outside line is sandwiched, and the two are prone to collide, and they will subconsciously leave a space in the middle.After Hayes retreated, he kicked the ground hard with his right foot, accurately found the moment when the two of them had the most open space, and rushed in from the middle.Hayes' speed was not very fast, but there was physical contact during the breakthrough, which prevented Turkoglu and Nelson from starting, and Hayes just passed through the middle.

But this is not over, the weak side Carter made up again and let go of Barnes.If Hayes makes an emergency stop jumper, it is likely to be blocked by Carter.Hayes glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, made a judgment, and rushed into the Magic penalty area in the middle.Howard and Tony Barty are both at the basket.

Both Howard and Batty were thinking about how to break Hayes' complicated inside footsteps after an emergency stop. This is his usual trick, but Hayes suddenly took the ball with both hands, took two small steps, and threw the ball head-on.By the time Howard realized it was too late to jump up.The basketball is hollow into the net. 64 to 69.

"Hayes scored one-on-five!" Smith cried.

"So don't define him as an inside player. He is very strong in any position. He has comprehensive skills, and it is difficult for the opponent to judge how he will attack." Barkley laughed.

Several core members of the Magic want to fight back.Hayes boosted morale with this ball.Carter received the ball, dribbled the ball under his crotch and suddenly accelerated past Barnes. After Biedrins defended, he passed the ball to Tony Batty. Thomas defended Howard and couldn't get away. Tony Batty's position was empty. Batty was about to dunk with both hands, but Hayes let go of Turkoglu at some point and ran to the basket.He jumped high and pressed his right hand on the basketball.

Tony Batty felt a huge force coming, and he couldn't hold the basketball firmly with both hands, and was blocked near the basket.The inertia of Hayes' sprint was too great, and he fell out of the bottom line after the cover and hit the basketball hoop heavily.

Rondo picked up the basketball.When everyone's attention was on Hayes, Rondo made a bold decision to rush toward the Magic half court with the ball.After changing direction and passing Carter and Nelson, he made a one-stop layup. 66 to 69.

"Good job." Hayes got up and shouted under the basket.

Continuously being chased by the Bobcats, the Magic players became impatient.The coach assigned the task of fouling Hayes, but Hayes could destroy Tony Batty's two-handed dunk with one hand. How could a man of this physique make him afraid of fouls by thugs?
Stan Van Gundy stood up, also shocked by Hayes' performance.

The Magic handed the ball to Turkoglu.Looking at Turkoglu's appearance, there is no sense of impatience at all, so at critical moments, Magic players like to pass the ball to him.He's always been like that, even a little lazy!But he has a big cold heart.He controlled the ball steadily, watched his teammates run, suddenly raised the ball with both hands, faced Hayes with his height advantage, looked for the running teammates, and passed the ball to Howard who was about to pull to a high position.

Biedrins followed.He is one step away from Howard.Howard still has great offensive power when he catches the ball in this position.Because the Bobcats' defense has been pulled away!
Biedrins made a mistake at this time. He didn't get close to Howard and gave him room to break through.Howard took the ball, turned around to face the basket, and immediately started with one step.As long as Howard starts the first step, the only way to stop him is to foul.The purpose of the Bobcats players is to foul him.Thomas immediately let go of Tony Batty and blocked the basket.

Tony Batty is completely emptied, but Howard will not break through the ball.Biedrins and Thomas flanked back and forth, pulling Howard down who was about to dunk.The foul was charged to Thomas.

Howard missed two free throws.Biedrins took the backcourt rebound and handed it over to Rondo to organize.Except for Nelson, all Magic players have already settled down.They have only one goal, to defend Hayes in this round.

Everyone present knew that the Bobcats would hand the ball to Hayes. Except for Hayes, the other four were not good at attacking.Hayes ran back and circled a large circle to receive the ball from the right, and Biedrins pulled to the outside of the three-point line to cover.Hayes dribbles the ball laterally to the top of the arc, throwing off Turkoglu.Carter came up from the weak side again.Hayes stopped and bent his knees, making one of the most realistic feints of the game.

Carter was rocked up, Hayes did not jump.After Carter jumped, Hayes went head-on and hit Carter.

Carter knew that he had been fouled, and if he wanted to commit a foul, he had to commit it harder.He swung his arm and hit Hayes hard on the right arm, but Hayes didn't have a basketball in his right hand. He turned slightly sideways in the air and pushed the ball out with one hand with his left hand.

Snapped!Swish!
The basketball hits the board head-on and falls into the hoop.Hayes scored a three-pointer and added a penalty!
This guy can also shoot three-pointers with his left hand?Stan Van Gundy stood courtside, unable to believe what he was seeing.As long as you work hard, nothing is impossible.When Hayes practiced, if his right hand shot too much and his shoulders felt sore, he would practice left-handed shooting. Although the left hand is not very accurate, the movements can be done very smoothly.

After Hayes made a free throw, he scored four points, 70 to 69.The Bobcats overtook the score with a maximum of 19 points behind.

Magic players are a little out of proportion.Nelson broke through under the cover of Howard and was double-teamed by the Bobcats. He passed the ball to the high post Howard.Howard was left short.If you break into the inside, you will be fouled... Howard hesitated for a moment, chose a high jumper, and the shot missed.

Barnes took the rebound and passed it to Hayes. Hayes threw off Turkoglu and ran to the frontcourt with the ball. He forced a shot from outside the right three-point line. In front of Hayes, but the ball is still in! 73 to 69!

The Bobcats played an 11-2 offensive climax, and the Magic requested a timeout.

(End of this chapter)