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Chapter 1150: All possessed by killing gods

"Beautiful defense, pretending to take action to attract the defense, and then passing the ball to Jokic. Wang is indeed very bold. Of course, his strength is worthy of such courage."

"Wang defied the Warriors' excellent defense very skillfully. This was a wonderful pass that could compete for the best pass in the game!"

Both Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley were full of praise for Wang Zelin.

On the court, after the head-to-head fight, Wang Zelin high-fived Jokic again.

He could clearly see that Jokic was indeed very excited today. The latter rarely showed a strong desire to attack today. This power must be fully utilized.

Of course, the Warriors are not discouraged.Wang Zelin's pass just now was very beautiful, but it was just an assist and was not enough to influence the trend of the entire game.

On the next attack, Curry missed his second outside attempt from beyond the three-point line.

Jokic actively fought for the ball, shooting the ball several times with Green, and finally collected the rebound.

The moment Jokic got the rebound, he almost didn't think about it, and immediately threw the ball vigorously.

This is the Blazers' iconic big man's long pass!
In the past, this was Wang Zelin's specialty, but as Jokic gradually grows up this season, his broad passing vision and exquisite passing skills allow him to often contribute similar long passes from big men on the court. , has become a new and beautiful scenery in the Trail Blazers game.

However, Durant had been waiting for Jokic to pass the ball.

The Trail Blazers' ability to directly launch fast breaks with their two big insiders is indeed strong, but it is not unbreakable.

I saw Durant running up to Batum, with the perfect timing and ease, leaping with his long arms and intercepting the basketball midway.

Although this kind of long ball is elegant and elegant, high returns often come with high risks. As long as the opponent pays a little attention, it can be easily intercepted.

"Damn it! It was so close..." Jokic was a little depressed when he saw that his long pass was easily destroyed by Durant.

Durant didn't waste much time after cutting off the basketball. He immediately passed the ball to Curry.

Just after seeing Jokic grab the rebound, Lillard had already left Curry's side and was preparing to turn back and run to participate in the fast break.

Therefore, Curry is now completely unmarked!
Durant found this time difference and passed the ball.

It is true that Durant is not a passing master with extraordinary organizational skills, but his ability to contribute 5+ assists all year round means that he has always been a player who is good at discovering opportunities and is willing to share the ball.

As an extra note, being able to pass the ball and being able to organize are two different things.

Although Durant does not have the organizational talent of James at the same position, his passing level ranks high among active small forwards.

Curry received the ball one step away from the three-point line. He turned around and looked up, feeling that the basket in front of him was as vast as the North American prairie.

He just glanced at it and shot a three-pointer from far away.

"Shh!"

It was as if the basketball was enchanted, streaking across the endless sky like a cannonball and blasting through the Trail Blazers' basket.

Sure enough, this kind of vacant opportunity is a bonus for Curry.

It seems that the Warriors F4 will not give up the initiative so easily this year.

Jokic lowered his head, and he was very accusatory. Although everyone had already prepared a good defense, everything was ruined because of his passing error.

At this moment, Wang Zelin came to Jokic and had a few conversations with him.

But this scene was seen by Durant on the side, which made him feel inexplicably uneasy.

He didn't know what Wang Zelin just said to Jokic, but after the two talked, Jokic seemed no longer so frustrated.

In the past two years, to be honest, Jokic did not leave much of an impression on Durant. In his impression, the Serbian fat man was just a second-round pick with slightly better luck.

Yes, just luck.

If Jokic hadn't been drafted and promoted by the Trail Blazers because of his dribbling, and Aldridge was out for the season, he wouldn't have been able to grow so quickly.

But after the playoffs, Jokic showed his strong ability to withstand pressure and stability. Such an outstanding performance made Durant no longer able to turn a blind eye to him.

That guy is definitely capable of causing trouble for the Warriors!
"Threat! Threat..."

Alarm signals kept going off in Durant’s head.

However, the Blazers' subsequent offense was very mediocre.

Wang Zelin and Jokic did not play any exquisite cooperation, and the offense ended with Button's three-pointer.

Durant couldn't believe that he had defended the Blazers so easily this time. Did he really think too much?
It's not impossible!
Even if Wang Zelin has great abilities, he can't make his teammates explode with just a few words.

The more I thought about Durant, the more he felt like this, and he suddenly felt relieved.

Now he just wants to focus on scoring, and tonight he just wants to be a ruthless killing machine!

The Warriors' offense is still magnificent, and Durant is also playing very actively.

Frontcourt attack.

Durant used his running position to get one-on-one singles opportunities in the low post. He chose to punish Batum with a post-up single.

Batum is very powerful and can secure his position when defending, but for Durant, he only needs to lean in and use a turn to get enough space to shoot.

But at this moment, Wang Zelin actually shook off Pachulia and came over from the low post on the other side. He obviously took off from behind, but with top bullet speed, he hit Durant head-on.

Fortunately, Durant was always on guard against Wang Zelin's supplementary defense. He reacted very quickly and adjusted the arc to the limit.

However, Durant still underestimated Wang Zelin's terrifying defensive area. Even the current super scorer cannot easily aim at the basket.

"Bang!"

The basketball bounced out of the frame, and Durant missed for the first time in this game under the help of Wang Zelin!
The moment Durant hit the ball, Wang Zelin immediately rushed to the frontcourt.

As for the rebounding issue?

He believes that Jokic will be able to snatch Green!
Durant had no time to worry and quickly followed.

Want to play defensive counterattack again?No way!
Durant chased Wang Zelin while turning his head to look at the basket.

Sure enough, after Jokic once again defeated Green to grab the rebound, he was ready to launch a long pass from the backcourt.

Young people are like bastards. They have learned a lesson once and still don’t know how to repent?

That being the case, then give him a long memory!

A contemptuous smile appeared on Durant's lips.

But the next moment, he was completely stunned.

Jokic raised the basketball and was about to pass the ball. Suddenly, he suddenly slammed the ball to the floor...

"What?"

Durant, who was about to take off to intercept the basketball, was shocked. This was not a high pass, but a long pass to the ground?
Launch an attacking long pass from the back?Did you think you were bowling?

Or do you think you are a passing master like Magic Johnson?

For ordinary players, launching a ground pass from the backcourt is definitely something difficult to imagine.

But for Jokic, it is really no different from ordinary passes, because this little fat man has the extraordinary potential to become the strongest organizational insider in history.

The basketball rebounded vigorously from the base, passed through the feet of several people, and then accurately bounced to Wang Zelin.

Since Durant was just focused on taking off to intercept the high pass, his center of gravity was raised, and now it was too late to lower his waist.

So, he could only watch as Wang Zelin received the long pass that penetrated almost the entire half and walked away.

"What kind of magic operation is this? Are you sure this is a ball that can be passed from the 2-meter-13 inside line? He is indeed wearing the Trail Blazers No. 15 jersey, not the Lakers No. 32 jersey!"

Barkley was completely stunned, he jumped up from his seat, put his hands on his head and opened his mouth into an O-shape with an incredible expression on his face.

It is difficult to say that it is difficult to pass the ball from a long distance, but it is not easy to say that it is simple. Former passing masters Nash, Kidd, Paul, Rondo and others have all sent similar passes in the game.

But the person who sent this wonderful pass right now is a 2-meter-tall insider!

Warriors half.

The moment Wang Zelin caught the basketball, he felt extremely relieved.

Jokic did not live up to the expectations of himself and the team. He contributed the first famous scene of his career on the stage of the Western Conference Finals. He really did it!
After catching the ball, Wang Zelin took two consecutive steps and reached the three-point line. He stepped on the free throw line with his right heel, suddenly exerted force and soared into the air.

Time seemed to be frozen at this moment, until there was a bang on the field, and everyone reacted belatedly, and cheered overwhelmingly.

The stadium is buzzing with excitement, and now the fans are already wet with it!

On the stage of the Western Conference Finals, Wang Zelin completed a one-handed dunk after taking off from the free throw line!
At this moment, the entire Trail Blazers bench exploded on the spot. Unable to control their emotions, Aldridge and the others roared excitedly at Wang Zelin.

Wang Zelin, who completed his recent incredible dunk, also shouted a few times in excitement.

"Oh ho ho ho ho! I admit, I just said it too early. The best pass in this game, no, the best pass in this year's playoffs was born. It was this shot by Trail Blazers No. 15 Nico La Jokic's long pass! Thanks to his wonderful pass, we can witness this great moment that can be recorded in history!"

"The first actual free-throw line dunk in the playoffs? Oh my God, this world is so crazy... But who said he was Wang Zelin!" Smith and Barkley were both impressed, especially Barkley. He sat back on his chair and soon stood up and shouted again.

From the beginning, the two sides were attacking and defending each other, and the game was lively.

The two teams' consecutive goals seemed to have set the tone for this game.

This matchup, no, this entire series, will definitely be very fierce.

Although a dunk only scores two points, the bonus to team morale is different, not to mention it is a free throw line dunk!

The Trail Blazers made a surge and quickly established a lead.

Relying on Wang Zelin's terrifying containment, the Trail Blazers' shooters went crazy. They made 21 of 10 three-pointers in the entire first half, bombarding the Warriors' basket indiscriminately.

For a while, many Warriors fans were confused. Damn it, who is the strongest three-point team currently in service?

This also helped the Trail Blazers lead the Warriors by 66 points at halftime, 54:12.

The Warriors scored 54 points at halftime, which was considered a normal performance. Star Curry scored 12 points, Durant also scored 15 points, Thompson and Green also scored 6 points each. The performance was really not bad, but they were still beaten by their opponents. It was forced into a backward situation.

But the Warriors are not the first team to enjoy such treatment.

Although the three-point output ability of the Trail Blazers' shooters is slightly inferior to that of the Warriors led by the Splash Brothers and Durant, it is still among the best among all active teams.

Once they shoot three-pointers, it's enough to destroy all opponents.

For example, in the key game of G3 with the Mosaic team in the last round, they basically relied on three-pointers to shoot their opponents to death.

The Mosaic team, also a three-point team, was stunned by the Trail Blazers' shooters, completely ending the suspense of that series.

Visiting team locker room.

"There's no way they're going to be able to keep that feel the whole game."

During the halftime break, Ke used words like this to encourage the players.

But his judgment was obviously too arbitrary.

In the second half, Trail Blazers point guard Lillard seemed to have just warmed up after hitting 6 of 4 three-pointers from outside in two quarters.

After changing sides and fighting again, Thompson's shot from the bottom corner was interfered by Jokic who came over to guard, and the three-pointer bounced out of the basket.

Looking back, Wang Zelin scored from the high post, Lillard caught the ball in the corner, shook Curry, and quickly shot a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

As soon as the second half started, Lillard continued his fiery touch from the first half.

The Warriors continued to make endless air cuts. Durant caught the ball on the left wing and turned over, hitting a precise mid-range shot.

The hand of death seems to be coming too!

69: 56!

Lillard took the ball to the frontcourt, handed the ball to Wang Zelin, and then signaled the wings to spread apart.

The Warriors thought Wang Zelin was going to play in singles, so the players quickly expanded outside.

Jokic mentioned the three-point line at this time and started a pick-and-roll with Lillard.

Curry got around once, but was blocked the second time.

Wang Zelin seized the momentary opportunity and passed the ball behind his head to Lillard.

Lillard made a decisive move with no extra movement at all. When Lillard squeezed past Jokic, he could only watch him take action.

The ball spins through the air in a parabola.

"Shh!"

Hollow bag!

Lillard scores another three-pointer!

"Pretty!"

Barkley shouted excitedly in the commentary box.

"Charles, how many three-pointers did Lillard make tonight?" Smith suddenly asked curiously.

"Five, right?" Barkley recalled, a little unsure.

"Let me see...Oh, my God, Lillard seems to be possessed by the three-point god tonight. He has already hit his sixth three-pointer!"

Smith took the data sheet handed over by the professional player, looked down, and couldn't help shouting.

Hearing that Lillard had already made 6 three-pointers, the scene was agitated.

Curry stared at Lillard's retreating No. 0 back, chewing his braces crazily. From those fiery eyes, he seemed to be able to see his displeasure at this time.

Also, he is clearly the strongest three-point shooter currently, but now he is outclassed by Lillard.

Warriors attack.

Curry had a strong desire to attack. With the double cover of Green and Durant, he finally ran out of position and made a three-point jumper from a 45-degree angle on the left.

"Shh!"

The basketball is firmly in the pocket.

Peak Ku Ritian, the firepower is really incredible!
The Warriors scored a goal in the game, but looking back, Lillard made an extremely crazy move.

After receiving the ball in the backcourt, Lillard quickly held the ball and stopped one meter in front of the Warriors' three-point line. Then he faced Curry's murderous gaze and took a shot.

People are not crazy to waste youth!
Director Li, have fun!
By the time Curry came to his senses and pounced forward, Trail Blazers No. 0 in front of him had already completed his shot.

The players on the Trail Blazers bench all looked forward.

"Shh!"

A crisp sound spread from the loudspeaker all around and reached the ears of everyone present.

Lillard hit his seventh three-pointer of the game!

There was a commotion again.

Not just because of this three-pointer, but the way Lillard shot the three-pointer.Holding the ball in the backcourt, working alone, he didn't wait for his teammates to get into position and directly made a three-pointer from far away... And he even scored it?Expect!
How arrogant this is!What confidence!
The Trail Blazers' bench was in a state of excitement. All the benches transformed into towel men and crossed the sea, each showing their special abilities.

"Crazy! Everyone is crazy. The world is completely crazy! The Trail Blazers are all a bunch of crazy people..."

On the Warriors bench, Cole finally lost his composure and kept mumbling something.

He suddenly raised his head and stared at a certain Trail Blazers player on the court.

It was not Lillard who hit three-pointers one after another, but Wang Zelin who completed a shocking dunk in the first half.

He remembered that it all started with that guy's shocking dunk just now, and the Blazers' offense began to become unstoppable.

No, we must not let the opponent continue to fight like this. If the fight continues like this, this game will be over.

"Beep!!!"

Cole stood up and requested a timeout.

With the whistle of the referee, the scene was in an uproar.

"The Warriors are... being suspended?"

Smith reacted immediately.

"Yes, it seems that the Trail Blazers are going crazy. If Steve Kerr doesn't call a timeout now, I will doubt whether he is qualified as a coach."

Barkley smiled and nodded, but what he was thinking about was another thing: Is it too late to call a timeout now?
Looking at the Blazers players from Wang Zelin to Lillard, including the little fat guy No. 15, in front of him as if possessed by a god of death, Barkley became more and more determined in his idea.

"Next, everyone must guard Wang Zelin tightly, or let him catch the ball easily. He is the core of the Blazers' offense. As long as we can choke him, we will definitely have a chance to come back."

Cole said seriously.

But the surrounding team members were all confused. You looked at me, I looked at you, and they all looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes.

No, it is Lillard who is scoring like crazy now. You asked us to keep an eye on Wang Zelin. What kind of operation is this?
Although they were full of doubts, looking at the head coach with a solemn face, Curry and the others still chose to believe in the coach's decision.

This is actually something that Cole will often be criticized for in the future, that is, he is sometimes too stubborn and believes in himself too much!

And the defensive strategy he just decided will soon plunge the Warriors into a bottomless abyss.

(End of this chapter)