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Chapter 103 From Ingram's Acting Moment (Transition)

It wasn't until this moment that everyone suddenly realized that Zheng Long's little trick just now was to stop the ball and pretend to be aggressive.

Don't tell me you really let him pretend!

How much self-confidence does this require?Either a famous scene, or a dark scene!
Is Lillard convinced?

What can I do if I don't accept it? Is it possible to learn from Zheng Long and stop the ball at the logo position to pretend to be aggressive?
Lend him Lillard ten guts, he dare not do it!
If this is a slap in the face, it will be laughed at for a lifetime.

And after this goal, Lillard, who scored two chasing three-pointers in a row, was like a balloon that suddenly deflated, hitting iron one after another.

There is a demon!

Every time he holds the ball and prepares to make a shot, the image of Zheng Long's three-pointer with the logo just now will appear in his mind.

"Don't shoot if you can't make it, Damian, why don't you make a three-pointer with a logo!"

"Hesitating? Are you afraid?"

"I heard that you are very good at casting, but you are not very good at it!"

Confidence is an essential weapon for a shooter. Obviously, Lillard's weapon has been crushed by Zheng Long. And McCollum, who was tortured by Zheng Long in the first half, was tortured by Oladipo after returning to the court .

The Trail Blazers' double guns are strictly restricted in this game.

The Trail Blazers who lost their double-gun performance, in front of the Lakers, don't even have the qualifications to resist!

There is no other way but to catch them with nothing!
In the second half of the third quarter, Zheng Long led his teammates to bear the chase and played a wave. At the end of the third quarter, with a 20-point lead, he clocked in early and got off work!

"At the end of the three quarters, the [-]-[-] start predicted before the game was directly turned into a [-]-[-] start."

"We can see that Lillard walked back to the locker room with a black face after the third quarter. McCollum also left the game immediately afterward."

"Such a situation is too rare. It seems that the Blazers are going to give up the game early today."

"There was no explosion of double guns as we expected, and the battle with the Lakers went to the last moment. The Lakers easily accepted the game with a crushing momentum in the third quarter!"

"Maybe we can advance the Lakers to win the 60th game of the season! 60 wins and 7 losses!"

On the court, the main players of the Lakers, who were already preparing to stop playing in the fourth quarter, did not choose to leave the court and go directly to the locker room. Instead, they gave enough respect to the audience and continued to stay in the player seats.

Wharton also took the initiative to ask Zheng Long if he wanted to go up and play for a while in the fourth quarter-"to score points". After all, Zheng Long is now competing with Westbrook for the scoring title.

Two extra points are two points.

But Zheng Long rejected it straight away, and said with a smile: "I can definitely get as much as I want on the court. There is no need to play during garbage time. What if the fans say I am a brush?"

Wharton was a little ashamed after hearing this. He didn't expect Zheng Long to be so enlightened. It was because his thinking was too simple.

When all the Lakers players heard Zheng Long's answer, there were only two words in their minds - pattern!

Zheng Long smiled and patted his younger brother Ingram on the shoulder again, and said, "Play well, you will be responsible for the substitute, and the playoffs will come soon, and you will be required to carry the sixth man's lead at that time." Banner, don’t beat me back again, the sweat will dry up later.”

Ingram nodded, looking forward to the next game in his eyes, "Brother Long, I'm fine." "Yeah."

As the Lakers established a plan to break the Warriors' regular season winning record, the playing time of the Lakers' substitute rotation players was further compressed.

The same is true for Ingram as a substitute. As a substitute for "Iron Man", Ingram's average playing time has dropped below 10 minutes per game. In some games, he only has the opportunity to play in the last one or two minutes of garbage time.

If it weren't for Butler's absence for a few games some time ago, Ingram's presence in the Lakers would almost drop to 0.

You know, Ingram was just selected in the second place in 16.

However, the average draft quality in 16 was really mediocre. Players who were in the same period as Ingram didn't have many opportunities to perform this rookie season, and their performances were quite mediocre.

Simmons, the most watched and expected No. [-] pick, was injured before he played a game and was reimbursed directly for the season.

Prospecting pick Jaylen Brown, averaging 6.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, is mainly responsible for the work of the wing defensive tool in the Celtics.

As for the rest of the players, they all performed quite well.

As for this year's best rookie team, since Embiid and Zheng Long are both "rookie seasons", two of the positions have been locked by these two.

Ingram's current average per game has gone from 10+ points at the beginning of the season to 5.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists today.

Such data performance, basically say goodbye to this year's best rookie team.

In fact, Ingram's personal ability value has reached the level of a qualified starter in the league, especially the performance of the defensive end, and even the mid-upper level of the wing position.

However, the Lakers still have a better Butler, which also led to Ingram having to stay on the bench.

Even in the few games where he replaced Butler in the first few games, after the whole game, he didn't have a few shots.

As a player who entered the NBA as the No. [-] pick, he was once a man of the hour in college and a core figure on the basketball court.

Adapting to this process and situation is not easy.

The psychological gap is unacceptable to most players.

But Ingram has been doing a good job and has never complained. In the limited playing time, he has always given his all and showed himself.

This is why Zheng Long gradually appreciates Ingram.

Although this son's talent is not the top in history, but this character is really good.

Next season, when Jokic ushers in growth and the team's running-in is further perfected, the Lakers no longer need to rely solely on themselves to occupy the ball and make shots crazily.

Ingram will usher in more opportunities and playing time.

Zheng Long believes that Ingram at that time will definitely make everyone's eyes shine and become the magic needle of the Lakers' bench.

What happened to the substitute?
Then who played as a substitute and won the FMVP!
Being a super sixth man on a winning team is, in some ways, better than being a starter on a bad team.

This is Zheng Long's idea, and it is also Ingram's own idea.

In the fourth quarter, Ingram did not disappoint Zheng Long. He led the substitute players to fight against the Blazers' substitutes. Originally, the Blazers players had already thought about peaceful development, and everyone could play casually.

After all, both of my guns slipped away, so it wouldn't be too embarrassing to be 20 points behind and lose to No. [-] in the league.

Unexpectedly, Ingram, who has unlimited firepower, continues to lead the Lakers' bench lineup like a god of war, widening the gap in the score.

From the initial lead of 20 points to 30 points. Halfway through the fourth quarter, they went straight to the 40-point difference!
Originally, the Lakers fans at the scene thought that Zheng Long was going to leave the game, and this game was nothing to watch. As a result, Ingram, who was given high expectations at the beginning of the season, once again surprised the fans.

Break through with the ball, catch the ball for three-pointers, break through and score the ball. After a steal by Ingram, he counterattacked and scored a one-stop dunk.

The Staples Arena was directly ignited, and the fans cheered!

"Hey! Ingram made 7 of 7 shots and scored 15 points in the half quarter!"

"The Lakers are completely ruthless today, and the lead has reached 37 points!"

"The Blazers players are a little confused now!"

"Why don't Stotts bring Lillard and McCollum up again? Otherwise, the headlines of tomorrow's game news will not be good!"

At this time, Stotts on the sidelines of the court was anxious to death.

He really has the urge to call Lillard and McCollum back!
A loss of 1 point is a loss, a loss of 20 points is also a loss, but a loss of 40 points is not just a simple loss, it has risen to a loss of face!
Stotts glanced at Wharton in the distance, what's going on, brother, it's time for garbage, so fight like this?
Wharton: .
Wharton simply turned his head away to avoid Stotts' eyes. In Wharton's heart, Ingram is not an easy kid. He has talent, hard work and character, but unfortunately he has no chance.

It was hard to get this kid to play ball and let him vent.

Could it be that I still called him down and told him, why are you playing so well? Don’t shoot so accurately. You can’t do it, Wharton really can’t do it.

On the court, of course the Blazers' substitute players wanted to resist!
For these drinking fountain players, garbage time is also their opportunity. Everyone is a drinking fountain player. At this time, a good shot or even a good cooperation makes the coach happy.

Maybe next time I will give myself more chances to play.

But today.

There's a Bug on the opposite side, yes, a Bug!Unable to defend at all, Shua Shua Shua scored on his own basket.

If he went back to the locker room, the head coach would definitely be in a bad mood after losing today, and he would be pointed at his nose and scolded!
But - not a player of the same level, can you defend if you want to defend?

"Ingram. [-]-point shot off the perimeter pick-and-roll."

"Going in again! With 18 points in a single quarter, I have set a new record for the highest scoring in a single quarter of the season!"

"The lead of the Lakers has also come to 40 points!"

"This game is bloody!"

For the Trail Blazers, this game was bloody, but for the fans at the scene, it was great.

It turns out that there is such a capable person sitting on the Lakers bench!Almost forgot!
In the last 3 minutes of the game, Stotts shouted angrily to the players after using the team's last timeout.

"Beware of him! It's an insult to us to play garbage time so seriously!"

The faces of the players are also very bad.

Start to hypnotize yourself following the words of the head coach-yes, the Lakers are deliberately insulting us!
But they forgot that Ingram was just a "half water dispenser" player sent by the Lakers.

In the restarted game, when he returned to the player's bench, Wharton told him to "don't play so hard." Ingram was already thinking of stopping.

But in the round of holding the ball, he suffered a malicious foul from the opposing player, slapped him hard on his arm, and knocked the ball out of his hand, and the referee just didn't see it.

The Blazers also took advantage of this opportunity to complete a counterattack, narrowing the point difference to 42 points.

Ingram didn't speak, nor did he go to the referee to argue.

In the next offensive round, Ingram was elbowed by the Blazers again when he dribbled the ball with his center of gravity low and broke into the penalty area.

The piercing pain caused Ingram to cover his face in pain, and at the same time lost his center of gravity and fell to the ground.

The referee suspended the game, but the Trail Blazers players were pretending to be innocent. Through the playback on the big screen, everyone could clearly see what the player did.

The referee also frowned.

Originally, he didn't really want to call some simple fouls during the garbage time, and just let the game end quickly and smoothly, but he still did it like this?

A penalty for a malicious foul was given!

Although he received a malicious foul, the Trail Blazers water cooler just shrugged his shoulders, even smiled, and looked at the Trail Blazers bench—coach, I did a good job!

the other side.

The Lakers players were excited.

Wharton stepped forward in a hurry, pulled Ingram up and said, "Brandon, let's stop fighting!"

Ingram's face was slightly swollen, but he still said in a pleading tone: "It's okay, coach, let me finish the fight."

Wharton still wanted to insist on letting Ingram go, but was held back by Zheng Long.

"Let him keep fighting."

"Brandon, the game is over in three minutes."

"It doesn't end the game with a lead of 50 points, can you bear this anger in your heart?"

Wharton was dumbfounded.

Ingram laughed out loud, and said, "Brother Long, received!"

The game continues.

On the sidelines, Wharton couldn't help but said to Zheng Long: "It's not necessary, what if you are really injured?"

Zheng Long gave Wharton a white look, and said, "If it were me, I would definitely not be able to bear it. Although Brandon usually looks low-key and modest, he is very proud in his bones. It is rare that he feels good today and can play, but he still has to be treated like this. You Let him come down at this time, he can be angry with himself for days."

Wharton: .
Wharton is completely speechless, after all, Zheng Long's status in the Lakers is not inferior to his own!
Butler, Jokic and others also stood up to cheer for Ingram.

"Fuck 'em, Brandon!"

"50 points! You have to fuck them for 50 points!"

Obviously, from a player's point of view, smoothness is the most important thing!

The game continues.

With a cold face, Ingram scored his 19th free throw. The Lakers continued to attack. Ingram took the initiative to ask for the ball and rushed to the frontcourt.

Facing the defender with the ball on the wing, Ingram directly made a three-pointer from the spot!
Don't forget, Ingram's template is Durant!

Top small forward static talent!
Opponents can't catch up!

Goal!

22 points in a single quarter, the point difference came to 45 points!
In the face of absolute talent and unsolvable fighting skills, the opponent has no chance to be a demon!

In the next 3 minutes, Ingram was completely angry and turned into a ruthless "Little Grim Reaper"!
A ruthless mid-range shot!After dribbling and breaking through, he ruthlessly pulled out his hand!With the help of the pick-and-roll, ruthlessly pull out the hand!
If I get the ball, I'll shoot!
How to vote, how to have!
"Ingram's goal!"

"Buzzer shot!"

"There is!!!"

"The Lakers ended the game with a 51-point lead!"

"Ingram is completely crazy, 12 of 12 shots in a single quarter, 28 points!"

"Crazy, the whole arena is crazy, and the fans are all watching. No one expected that after the main players of the Lakers left the field in the fourth quarter."

"Ingram, who came off the bench, staged a superstar shooting performance!"

After leaving the field, Ingram also opened his arms and rushed to Zheng Long excitedly in the player's bench. He wanted to share his joy with his boss immediately.

Zheng Long returned a big hug without hesitation.

Jokic couldn't help but leaned into Butler's ear and said, "It's over, it's over, I don't think your starting position is guaranteed, Jimmy."

Butler:? ? ?

(End of this chapter)