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Chapter 31 vs Indiana Pacers (2)

Zheng Long's behavior of provoking George was subtly captured by the big screen.

Although the fans didn't know what Zheng Long said, they could tell from George's blackened expression that it must be extremely provocative trash talk.

How dare a "rookie" provoke the All-Stars like this?Still at the Pacers home court!
"Who is this kid! How dare he provoke George?"

"After playing two good games, I really regard myself as a character!"

"Come on, George! Blast him!"

The fans are outraged!
On the court, the Pacers served quickly, and Monta Ellis quickly took the ball to the frontcourt.

The man who once benched Curry.

At this point has entered the end of his career.

This is also an inspirational figure.

Ellis, who was in high school, was elected High School Student of the Year along with Alden the Great.

He chose to skip the college stage directly and participate in the draft. As a result, he was not selected by the Warriors until the 2th pick in the second round.

There was no shortage of guards in the Warriors at the time.

When people thought he would go from the water cooler to leaving the NBA like so many second-round picks.

Unexpectedly, Monta Ellis seized the opportunity and gained the trust of the team in the limited playing time.

Showing his talents, he gradually took the starting position and won the most improved player award in the 2006-07 season.

Personal data has gradually increased, becoming the core player of the Warriors and the team's scoring leader.

Later, the Warriors chose to strengthen Curry and traded Ellis. After that, Ellis was displaced, Bucks, Mavericks, and Pacers.

The high school draft that once shined in the NBA is now.

Has become an ordinary starting point guard who can no longer be ordinary.

Moreover, the Pacers' style of play is not based on defenders scoring.

All styles of play revolve around Paul George.

Therefore, after quickly dribbling the ball across the half, Ellis obediently passed the ball to Paul George on the wing.

The contest between the two sides officially began.

From the initial speed duel, it gradually evolved into a confrontation between Zheng Long and Paul George.

When Paul George drives into the lane and makes a layup, you're in awe.

In the meantime, sigh.

If this was George back then, he would have dunked directly.

George, who suffered an open fracture of the tibia and fibula in 14, had a 90-degree bend in his right calf.

Now you can't find any shadow of injuries on him.

He still seems to be the omnipotent George on the court.

On the other side, Zheng Long is also continuing to stage his performance, and Jeff Teague, who is defending on the spot, is Zheng Long's plaything.

Paul George did not take the initiative to switch defenses with Teague.

The Clippers can't defend Zheng Long with three double-teams. How can Teague defend alone?
Paul George scored a layup and scored 2 points.

Zheng Long directly rushed to the frontcourt with the ball and made an emergency stop jumper, which was clean and neat.

Paul George's ultra-long three-pointer, the 3-pointer was accounted for.

After Zheng Long passed Teague in one step, he entered the penalty area and scored 2 points against Pacers center Turner, and there was an additional penalty!

When the halftime whistle sounded.

Lakers 53:53 Pacers.

The two teams ended in a tie. Among them, Zheng Long scored 23 points at halftime, and Paul George also scored 23 points.

Walton, who returned to the locker room, first praised the wonderful performance of the players. "Our team is finally not scoring by Zheng Long alone!"

Then he emphasized the problems that he had repeatedly said before the game.

Choke Paul George!

Obviously, the Lakers players didn't make it.

Ingram lowered his head in shame.

Wharton has given the corresponding data.

In the first half of the game, when Paul George faced Ingram, he took 7 shots and made all of them.

Ingram was helpless.

I have really worked hard to defend myself.

But Paul George's touch is too hot, he stands in front of him abruptly, and can send the ball into the basket.

How to prevent?
Wharton noticed Ingram's emotions, and after explaining the tactics, he sat next to Ingram to comfort him.

"It's okay Brandon, although George scored 16 points on your head, you also scored 8 points in the first half!"

Zheng Long sat in the corner of the locker room without saying a word.

Ingram followed him, and his defensive ability has indeed improved a lot.

But for a small forward with explosive physical fitness like Paul George.

The feeling is coming, no one can prevent it!

Elsewhere, in the Pacers locker room, Paul George is taking a breather.

In the first half, although he scored 23 points like Zheng Long.

But he played the full 24 minutes, while Zheng Long only played 20 minutes.

Before, perhaps George had only heard Zheng Long's name in the highlights and news spread on the Internet.

But at this time, George had already realized Zheng Long's terror.

Definitely a scorer no less than himself!
"In the second half, I'll defend Zheng Long!"

Before walking out of the locker room, George conveyed his thoughts to the head coach.

As the team's defensive champion, George took the initiative to take on the heavy responsibility.

The Pacers' attack, I, George, will resist.

Defense, I'm coming too!
In the season before the serious injury, George was an All-Star and the best defensive team.

He is the best defender at the small forward position in the league!
Although his footsteps are not as fast as before.

But George is confident that he will be able to guard against Zheng Long!
The second half of the game begins.

When Zheng Long held the ball and saw George taking the initiative to switch defenses with his teammates, he came to him.

Laughed.

Yes, Zheng Long showed a contemptuous smile.

I was a little annoyed, how to limit George's performance, but this guy ran out to defend himself alone.

Isn't this sent out to consume your energy?

Seeing Zheng Long's smile, George didn't say anything, and put on a defensive posture.

The two finally ushered in the second confrontation of this competition.

flank.

Zheng Long faced George.

Pacers fans finally woke up and cheered!

The long-awaited picture is finally here!

The No. 23 bald man took what he wanted on the pitch in the first half.

Fans have been looking forward to George to take care of this kid!
In the hearts of Pacers fans, George is the chosen son of Indiana!
It is no exaggeration to say that in Indiana, you asked who is the league's number one small forward.

Out of 10 people, 9 people's answer will be Paul George.

1 left?
The answer may be Durant.

After all, the Pacers have been eliminated by the Heat led by James for three consecutive years.

James has long been a nightmare for the Pacers.

then.

The cheers of the stadium stopped abruptly.

Because of their faith, Paul George, the Pacers' chosen son.

It was passed by Zheng Long in one step.

This step was so fast that no one present could react.

Zheng Long, who passed Paul George, made an emergency stop for a jumper.

He sent the basketball into the basket chicly.

Swish.

2 points scored!
Jenna, who was sitting in the first row, screamed crazily, and was almost dizzy by Zheng Long.

Pacers fans couldn't take it.

Why is it that Paul George is no different from Jeff Teague in front of Zheng Long?
"As I said, you are welcome to guard me, so that it is easier for me to score."

Zheng Long was happy to continue stabbing George in the heart again.

George looked very pale.

this moment.

He kind of misses himself.

(End of this chapter)