Start without the ball

Chapter 99 James' Breakthrough
Li Haoyu took the rebound and handed it to Schroeder, who advanced with the ball.

After passing the ball to Li Haoyu at the top of the arc, Schroder came to the right 45 degrees.

Li Haoyu clamped the ball to his side, facing to the right, and at the same time commanded the position of his teammates on the right.

It was Hart who defended Li Haoyu.

Hart and Li Haoyu played against each other in the summer league. Hart was amazed by Li Haoyu's growth rate after entering the league.

He miraculously rose with miraculous speed, entered people's field of vision, and became another core of the Thunder, while Hart had just gained a firm foothold in the Lakers.

For such a formidable opponent, Hart did not dare to slack off, with a focused expression, one step away from Li Haoyu, constantly guessing what Li Haoyu was going to do.

James is also interested in Li Haoyu. He is curious about how this frail player single-core challenged the Warriors without a superstar teammate.

James returned to the backcourt and landed in the three-second zone, observing the movement of Li Haoyu at the top of the arc.

Li Haoyu held the ball and waited for 2 seconds, then suddenly turned around and passed the ball to the left.

James followed Li Haoyu's pass and looked towards the left corner.

"shit"

Grant received the basketball in a wide open space and made a shot. James had no time to defend.

"Shu~"

A three-pointer hit and the score was 3-0.

Grant, who opened the scoring for the Thunder, clapped hands with Li Haoyu when he returned to defense, saying:

"James does not have enough defensive attention on the outside line. You let me run from the outside to the bottom corner. It really works."

Li Haoyu: "That's because you don't have enough status and your sense of presence is low. If you were Durant, his eyes would never leave you. There are advantages to playing on the street. Play defense seriously."

James complained to Hart at the top of the arc:

"Why don't you go to the defense?"

Hart: "Boss, I'm at the top of the arc. I have to defend Li Haoyu who is holding the ball. Grant is your man. You are closer."

James: "I want to get the rebound, next time you hurry up to defend."

Hart didn't dare to say more, shut his mouth and ran to the front field.

TNT commentary seats.

Albert: "Thunder really has two brushes, one is injured, and the other is on top. Li Haoyu is completely tortoise. It used to be just for rebounding. Now that Russell is not here, why is he also on the top of the arc? Kind of an 'easy assist'."

Miller: "To be honest, due to the development of the Internet, it has become easier for everyone to query data. Fans care about data, and players care more about assists for their own influence.

At that time, superstars were used to score. Jordan would not stand at the top of the arc every game and pass "simple assists" to prove himself. "

On the field,

Ball dribbled the ball to the front court, handed the ball to James at the top of the arc, and immediately ran to the left corner.

James held the ball at the top of the arc, and McGee wanted to step forward to cover, but James waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need it.

McGee didn't know what to do. After observing it, he ran to the right 45 degrees to cover Kuzma.

The quality of the screen was not bad, and it stuck Ferguson's upline.

When Ferguson was training in the team, he was abused by Li Haoyu's high-level running position, turned his back and bypassed McGee, and followed Kuzma.

Seeing that Kuzma didn't have a good chance at the top of the arc, James looked up and saw that there were only 3 seconds left, so he simply accelerated to the right.

James quickly posted on Grant, relying on strong strength to continue to exert confrontation.

Grant's small body couldn't bear the confrontation, and was squeezed away by James. After gaining space, James made a layup.

3 to 2.
Grant spread his hands and said:
"There's really nothing I can do when he pops up."

Li Haoyu: "You have a way, but you just don't dare."

Grant: "He's a tank when he gets up to speed, and I don't dare to draw an offensive foul."

Li Haoyu: "What's wrong with the tank? You move ahead, stand in a good position, close your eyes, and say f silently to resist, don't be cowardly."

Grant: "Then I'll try next time."

Thunder attack.

Li Haoyu ran to the frontcourt and landed in the low post on the left, Hart was very tight.

At this time Grant came over, and due to the lessons of the previous round, James strengthened his defense against Grant and followed him.

Li Haoyu ran to the right bottom corner close to Grant's arm.

Hart turned his back on Grant, slamming headfirst into another man's arms as he prepared to give chase.

Hart was speechless. He managed to get rid of Grant. How could he be covered? He looked up at the man's face, and it was the boss LeBron James who blocked him!
Hart was thrown away, Li Haoyu easily came to the right corner, received the pass, and shot.

"Shu~"

The basketball crossed a beautiful arc and hit the net precisely.

6:2.

Hart ran to the frontcourt with a depressed face, when Kuzma ran to him and asked:

"what happened to you?"

Hart: "I dare not say that I am afraid that the account will be lost."

Kuzma: "Just say it, we are so strong, it's okay."

Hart: "I got rid of Grant just now, the boss didn't help me switch defenses, and he blocked me to death."

Kuzma: "If you can't catch up and get blocked by your big brother, you can push him to switch defenses next time."

Hart: "I dare not"

Kuzma: "Shove him and get you traded?

Do it boldly! "

Hart was encouraged by Kuzma, nodded and ran forward.

James continued to hold the ball at the top of the arc, and the four players were divided into two sides, but there was still no chance to run.

Seeing that the time was approaching again, James immediately accelerated and continued to rush to the right.

Grant moved his feet, stopped in advance, closed his eyes, and said FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF silently.

"boom"

Grant was knocked to the ground, the referee blew his whistle, and James made an offensive foul.

James ran to the referee to complain, but the referee ignored him.

Li Haoyu quickly ran to the strong man Grant, and stretched out his hands to pull him up.

After Grant slowed down, he took Li Haoyu's hand, stood up, and said:
"You lied to me, I've been reciting F silently, and it still hurts from being hit."

Li Haoyu: "Pain is inevitable, at least you have the courage to face the tank, don't you?"

Grant: "He's so strong, my chest still hurts."

Li Haoyu: "Come on, whether we can win depends on your defense."

After finishing speaking, Li Haoyu ran forward and landed in the low position on the left. He repeated his old trick and Grant came to cover.

Li Haoyu's movement was full of details, passing Grant's arm, and then clinging to James' arm, he ran to the right corner.

Hart slid off Grant's screen and crashed into James' arms.

Hart followed Kuzma's advice and gave James a push.

Of course, James would not be pushed by Hart, but after receiving the signal from his teammates to switch defenses, he hurried to the right corner to chase Li Haoyu very fast.

When Li Haoyu received the ball, James had already run in front of him, but Li Haoyu didn't panic. He grabbed the basketball with his right hand and stretched it out of the field. With force on his wrist, he avoided James and passed the ball to Grant under the basket.

Grant had already caught Hart. After receiving the basketball, he kicked off the ground, raised the ball behind his head with both hands, and smashed it hard into the frame.

"boom!"

8 to 2.
The Thunder took the lead in the opening game.

TNT commentary seats.

Miller: "I just said that the chemistry of the Lakers is very unhealthy. James needs a set of players that suit him. Get ready to brush your teeth with mustard."

Albert: "What are you in a hurry for? This is just the beginning. Well, James has been able to stand in the league for so long and he has his own advantages."

(End of this chapter)