This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 295 Success is also James, defeat is also James

LeBron James began to exert force in the second half of the first quarter. At this stage, Joe Smith replaced Ilgauskas as the No. 1995 pick in the [-] draft.

Joe Smith should be the number one pick in parallel imports in history, but this gentleman has still played in the NBA for many years. Regardless of the injury factor, the player who can be selected as the number one pick will not have much physical condition and skills. The problem (except for Bennett, of course) is more because of the pressure brought by the No. [-] pick and the team system is not perfect, or there are psychological problems.

This year, Joe Smith has played 21 games since he came to Cleveland, 19.6 minutes, 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. As a veteran who is close to 35 years old, this is already a past data.

Although he is the same age as Big Z, he is smaller and more flexible than Big Z.

With Varejao, it can be said that the mobility of the Cleveland Cavaliers has risen. This is also intentional by Mike Brown. The players of the Charlotte Bobcats have too strong shooting ability. Once they switch defenses, they move slowly. Big Z will be the target of all Charlotte Bobcats players on the defensive end.

In addition, on the offensive end, his mobility can also improve the overall speed of the Cavaliers.

However, Joe Smith has shooting ability. Of course, he does not have Yi Jianlian's ability to expand beyond the three-point line, but it is far better than Ben Wallace, who gradually loses his defensive energy and has no achievements in the offensive end.

Of course, the ultimate goal of this substitution is to make the team run. LeBron James' running and jumping ability is almost invincible in the confrontation between the two armies. After Mike Brown tried to make James run, Find his rhythm.

This adjustment is quite effective. The short ones and two positions like the chaotic masters Mo Williams and Delonte West are quite adapted to this rhythm.

James made two consecutive dunks one minute before the end of the first quarter!
It also ignited his own confidence.

However, the positional warfare of the Charlotte Bobcats is also really good. Brandon Roy and Zhou Lin are almost born with misplaced players, and Mike Brown can only constantly compress the defensive range. Therefore, Both James Posey and Mike Dunleavy scored in the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter, the Bobcats led by 28 point 27-1.

Zhou Lin took out the hemostatic sponge from his nasal cavity. In the first quarter, Zhou Lin only took three shots and only scored 3 points and 2 assists.

"This thing makes it a little hard for me to breathe."

The team doctor looked at Zhou Lin's nasal cavity and found that there was no blood coming out, so he cleaned up a little and let Zhou Lin play.

Zhou Lin, who felt that his breathing was smooth, felt better all of a sudden. At the beginning of the second quarter, he fired repeatedly at medium and long distances and scored 5 points.

LeBron James, who played for a whole quarter, soon returned to the court. In fact, Mike Brown really has no soldiers to use. Since entering the playoffs, the two brothers on the back line and James have averaged The time was close to 42 minutes, and fortunately James was patient enough, otherwise, such injuries would come to him sooner or later.

And James, finally broke the spell, and made a three-pointer from outside the three-point line against James Posey's block.

James couldn't help but slammed his chest hard, as if telling himself that everything can come back.

Of course, this is also due to the fact that Mike Brown has continuously allowed the team to play fast, allowing James to constantly find his feeling near the basket.

"We can't expect James to shoot less than [-]% of his field goals in every game. He is also the MVP of the season, no matter how bad he is, he can't be as bad as that."

"Look at it, oh, James scored 17 points, 11 of 7. Of course, most of them were counter-attack dunks or layups. This is James' first three-pointer in this game."

"The Cavaliers would really be unable to play if James didn't play. You must know that James alone basically accounts for about 35% of the team's points. If there are 10 points less, the Cavaliers will not be able to play. "

"Now the pressure is coming to the Charlotte Bobcats again. Zhou Lin's touch in the second quarter is still back. His performance in the first quarter was mediocre. I guess it has something to do with Varejao's elbow. After all, the feeling of stuffy nose It's uncomfortable!"

The two teams entered into a mutual rivalry. As soon as James made a shot, Zhou Lin launched a fast break and gave O'Bryant a dunk. This was also O'Bryant's first appearance in this round of the series. , Because of Okafor's absence, there is still a problem with the rotation inside. After all, Roy Hibbert's height is there, and his physical fitness will be limited. In such a fast offensive and defensive rhythm, he really can't play more than 40 minutes.

In this game, Joe Smith really should add a chicken leg, and he is a bit bullying the young insiders in the Charlotte Bobcats. When Albright defends him, he is full of confidence.

A reverse layup after slipping the bottom line also made all the substitute players on the Cavaliers side excited.

Larry Brown immediately replaced O'Bryant with Luke Mbah a Moute.

Here's your chance, but you can't even guard a retiring short center and still keep you on the court.

But Joe Smith's touch is really good today. Even if Zhou Lin went to defend, he made a shot.

Sometimes, the explosion of marginal players is more difficult to defend. After all, tactics will not target this player, and there is no need to target this player.

Of course, who doesn't eat dumplings during the Chinese New Year?

Joe Smith's consecutive scoring can be said to have alleviated the Cavaliers' inside problems, and also allowed the big Z of the same age to have enough time to rest.

Anyway, James was about to explode intermittently. At the end of the second quarter, James stood up again.

12 seconds before halftime, James faced the defense of Luke Mbah a Moute and James Posey, and made a mid-range hit after stepping back.

"You can't guard me anymore!" James shouted at Zhou Lin and the Bobcats players.

As soon as the goal was scored, the Cleveland Cavaliers led by 1 point.

"Hey, let me do it, watch his pass!"

As soon as James scored a goal, Zhou Lin was led to defend.

"You know, you can't get past me."

James stared at Zhou Lin.

Zhou Lin dribbled through halftime and there was no chance. He tapped James from outside the three-point line. After James flew up, Zhou Lin cheated a foul.

"There are not many players who can deceive James like this. Zhou Lin is very skilled at handling the ball."

Zhou Lin made all three free throws.

55-53, the Charlotte Bobcats ended the first half with a 3-point lead.

"The bad sign for the Charlotte Bobcats is that LeBron James has broken the spell and keeps hitting mid-range and long-range shots."

The commentator also began to worry about the Bobcats' next time. The Charlotte Bobcats' defense is based on LeBron James' poor touch in the middle and long distances. Once LeBron James can continue Hit those shots, and the strategy of placing a player on James alone is clearly starting to fail.

"We can't expect our opponents to shoot extremely poorly in every game. There are two ways to win the game. One is to let the opponent not score or rarely score. The second is that we get more points."

"I need you to open up your offensive touch and sense of smell, execute the tactics I have arranged, pick and roll to punish the opponent's inside line, widen the distance, and give Brandon and Zhou Linyou enough space to attack the inside line. You have to take advantage of the opportunity to shoot.”

"Remember, there is no way we can retreat!"

During the intermission, Larry Brown put more emphasis on offense. Although the offense wins the game and the defense can win the championship, the problem is that there have been problems defending James, and if facing some obsessed The star of singles, Larry Brown can arrange high-quality double-team defense, but James, he is a player who can serve as the engine of the team, he can send 7 assists every game, unless it is a specific time period In a few seconds or tens of seconds, otherwise the Charlotte Bobcats would not be able to easily use the double-team strategy in regular time.

"Come on, Bobcats!"

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Charlotte Bobcats began to increase the proportion of pick-and-rolls, because whether it is Zhou Lin holding the ball or Brandon Roy holding the ball, both have good ball handling ability. They are all looking for Big Z Ilkeskas or Ben Wallace, targeting the opponent's fifth position.

The defense of the Cleveland Cavaliers is not very good. Mo Williams and Delonte West are too small. Whether it is Yi Jianlian or Roy Hibbert's pick-and-roll, the two small guards It is very difficult to squeeze through, and Mike Brown has not dared to replace the two small guards easily, because the scoring ability of this Cavaliers team is really limited, whether it is Varejao, or Big Z, Ben Wallace, Joe Smith's three old insiders are already somewhat lacking in offensive capabilities. Although they faced two rookie-level inside partners, Yi Jianlian and Roy Hibbert, Joe Smith had a flash of inspiration in the first half It was unexpected.

With a series of reactions, Mo Williams and Delonte West's combined average of 30+ points per game is particularly important.

Most of the areas where Brandon Roy and Zhou Lin chose to shoot were a small step from the free throw line. Such a distance would trap the defenders behind, and it happened to be the area where the Cavaliers did not dare to rush upwards. Because once the insiders of the Cavaliers dared to go to this area, Roy and Zhou Lin basically rushed to the end. Both Big Z and Ben Wallace had reached the age where they could not pursue quickly.

Of course, Anderson Varejao is indeed a very good player. In the Cavaliers, he took on the connection between the inside and outside of the offense and defense, and occasionally performed a foul play.

As for the Cleveland Cavaliers, it is the rhythm of James carrying the banner alone on the offensive end, and James seems to have found the feeling of how to play in the past.

It is difficult for both sides to defend against the opponent's offense. Of course, this situation is what the Charlotte Bobcats prefer to see.

Because James is bound to be very tired, the game will continue to be deadlocked.

With Mo Williams receiving a pass from LeBron James and hitting the buzzer at the mid-range, Roy missed a three-pointer in the backcourt and the third quarter ended.

The Cleveland Cavaliers overtook the Charlotte Bobcats by 80 point 79-1.

After the three quarters, the direct point difference between the two teams hovered between 1-5 points. Unlike the previous three games, one side always entered the fourth quarter with a big score advantage.

"This is also rare. The game with the most suspense is only 1 point away."

"It's been a trial for three games. Now, both sides have figured out the other's pulse. It's hard for the Charlotte Bobcats to get rid of James, and it's also hard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. To solve the problem of Zhou Lin and Roy's constant attack on the inside, the inside of the Cavaliers is too old, but if Big Ben, or Big Z, is three years younger, I am afraid it will be difficult for the Bobcats to rely on their youth to do this Bullying old comrades."

"Actually, Joe Smith played well, but I don't know why Mike Brown didn't use him to beat him."

"Joe Smith's ability to protect the frame is also poor. He is also an old comrade who is almost 35 years old...Okay, the fourth quarter is about to start..."

In the studio, the commentators were chatting, and the game restarted, and the fourth quarter was even more tense.

This time, Mo Williams actually shot a three-pointer against Brandon Roy. In this situation, it can be said that the players on the Cavaliers are also nervous, but Mo Williams is also a bit big-hearted It felt like the sudden cold shot at this time caught Brandon Roy a little off guard.

And looking back, Roy wanted to use his height and weight to beat Mo Williams, but it was a pity that he came out of the frame.

"Little Mo, you've done a great job!"

The commentator couldn't help but go to Kwamo Williams.

Moreover, James' next breakthrough directly attracted the defensive players and assisted Varejao to score inside.

In the fourth quarter of the game, the Cavaliers scored 5 points in a row, and the score was pulled to 6 points at once. Zhou Lin only rested for more than a minute and made his debut again.

As soon as Zhou Lin came up, he immediately started the pick-and-roll misplaced play mode. Although Varejao chased and defended this round, he missed the bottom line completely. Big Z faced Luke Mbah a Moute's air-cut layup I can only look at the ball and sigh.

As soon as Zhou Lin came up, the Charlotte Bobcats immediately stabilized the situation, and the score continued to form a staggered situation.

During the period, Luke Mbah a Moute, who was the fourth substitute today, was still qualified. Not only did he make a layup with an empty cut, but he also scored from beyond the three-point line. Today's performance did not disappoint La Moute. Coach Lee Brown's trust.

比赛结束前2分21秒，詹姆斯打中2+1，砍下本场比赛的第40分。

The Cleveland Cavaliers also hold a 98-point lead at 97-1.

"It's really the feeling of one person holding the team on his shoulders."

Looking at James, Zhou Lin can only say that he is really far behind him. In fact, except for the first year in the Cavaliers, after James came to the Cavaliers, the team has been able to enter the playoffs every year. , and even entered the finals. What is not black and white is that James’ ability to lead the team is definitely not as weak as the fans said. James really failed to find a good helper in the first Cavaliers years. In the finals, having achieved the number one record in the league is already a proof of the ability to lead the team. Just imagine, if Kobe is placed in James' position, Kobe may not be able to do better than James.

In the next round, James stood up again, blocked Zhou Lin's layup, Yang Tianchang roared, and he had the rhythm of accepting the game.

Then there was another mid-range hit, which helped the team expand its advantage to 3 points.

Larry Brown helplessly called a timeout, while the Cavaliers got up at the most critical moment.

"Be firm. Players in every position must remain active. Shooting opportunities are not waiting for them, but running out."

Larry Brown rearranged his tactics and clarified everyone's position. The game entered the final 1 minute and 45 seconds. It can be said that if this round is missed, if the Cavaliers hit another one, the score will be opened. When it takes two balls to chase, it will be a little troublesome.

In this round, the Bobcats had a shooting problem. While Zhou Lin and Roy attracted a lot of defensive attention, James Posey got an almost completely open opportunity, but unfortunately, he didn't grasp it.

"Back to defense, back to defense!"

Time is passing, and the current situation is becoming more and more unfavorable for the home team. The fans at the scene are also enthusiastically shouting 'defense' and 'defense'.

Trying to use their voices to cause trouble for the visiting team, but this time, the fans were disappointed again, James gave the ball to Varejao, who hit the middle range.

102-97.

With 59 seconds left in the game, the Charlotte Bobcats trailed by 5 points.

If it is said that the next round cannot be scored, then this game will come to an end.

As the team's top card, Zhou Lin has scored 20 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds in this campaign. He made 15 of 9 shots and his efficiency is not low. Larry Brown gave the option to Zhou Lin. Zhou Lin broke through the pick-and-roll and finally It is to tear a hole in the opponent's defense, hit a mid-range hit, and help the team quench their thirst.

In 42 seconds, the Cleveland Cavaliers led by 3 points, and it was completely time to play. James missed an outside shot, Yi Jianlian protected the rebound, and there were 23 seconds left.

The Charlotte Bobcats can choose a quick two-point foul or a three-point foul, but it's both fast!

Mike Brown set up a lift-up defense. The old big Z also lifted up from the penalty area with two long legs, and soon a character-shaped defensive circle was formed.

Zhou Lin passed the ball, and Mike Dunleavy, as the best pitcher in the game, also missed the ball.

Varejao got the rebound and gave it to James. Zhou Lin was the first to rush up and foul!

9.8 seconds!
LeBron James wants a free throw, and if he makes both free throws, the Charlotte Bobcats are basically gone.

"LeBron, you can't make it, I cast a spell at the free throw line again."

Zhou Lin took a psychological offensive against James.

James made the first free throw, and another, but the second free throw... missed!
"Damn!"

James cursed.

Every penny counts now!
"Foul, stop the watch, the Cavaliers have committed more than 5 fouls in the fourth quarter, direct free throws."

After Yi Jianlian took the defensive rebound, Mo, who wanted to steal it, fouled!
Yi Jianlian is going to the free throw line!
9.2 seconds!
"For the side that is behind, it is the best opportunity to get points without going off the clock."

"Ah Lian must make free throws now. If Ah Lian makes two free throws, the difference is 2 points. If he fouls again, he will make two free throws and one or both free throws."

Now the audience can't bear to watch anymore, they can only silently pray for free throws.

Swish!
Ah Lian's first penalty was hit steadily, and even Yi Jianlian himself couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

As long as one penalty can be scored, then there will be a chance for another foul.

In the second free throw, Ah Lian was ready to shoot, the ball bounced on the basket several times, and finally fell into the basket!

"Yes, Ah Lian made two free throws, and the mentality is still stable enough at the critical moment!"

"These two free throws are very critical. Now the score is 102-100. The Charlotte Bobcats will definitely try to steal, otherwise, it will be a foul tactic."

The Bobcats chased very hard here, and the Cavaliers almost had a 5-second violation. Mike Brown used a timeout to resolve the crisis.

Substitute to serve, let the taller Varejao serve the ball.

James got stuck, Zhou Lin fought hard and almost broke, but the referee whistled for a foul.

At 7.4 seconds, James went to the free throw line again. Zhou Lin and Yi Jianlian were shouted by Larry Brown to talk about tactics, because the next round was the Bobcats' offensive round, and the Bobcats didn't have a timeout.

"It's two points away now. If James can make two free throws, the Bobcats will basically have no chance. And the bad news is that there is no timeout for the Bobcats, so as long as James... "

Before Yu Jia finished speaking, he saw James' first shot hit the iron: "Hey, there is no first free throw!"

"At least the Bobcats have the possibility of going into overtime. If James hits the second free throw, the Cavaliers will not lose in regular time."

But... James' second free throw is gone!
"My God, the little emperor James made one of four free throws at the critical moment. The Cavaliers lost today because of James' free throws."

The ball bounced out of the frame, and the rebound was fought for several times, but in the end Zhou Lin won the rebound. Now Zhou Lin has no time to think, and quickly pushes the ball across the half court.

James was chasing desperately, Zhou Lin got a meal outside the three-point line, James stuck very hard, didn't jump, he didn't give Zhou Lin a chance to make a foul at all, he was able to defend, but now Zhou Lin can only shoot .

At the moment when the red light turned on, Zhou Lin's basketball had already been shot.

The ball hit the backboard, and the top of the arc hit a three-pointer!

Fell into the basket!
"I did it!"

Zhou Lin ran up to the audience, slapped his chest, and followed the fans in the first row to high-five.

The referee looked back at the game screen and proved that Zhou Lin's shot was before the lights came on.

103-102, the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by 1 point.

And Zhou Lin once again offered a lore in the playoffs, and he shot against James.

"I didn't expect it to end like this."

"Zhou Lin's lore goal, I have to thank James."

"It's really a success for James, and a loss for James. In this game, James scored 41 points, 8 assists and 12 rebounds. The luxurious data of quasi-triple doubles, but at the last minute, he made 4 of 3 free throws, which completely ruined the good game."

"Here, we also congratulate the Charlotte Bobcats in advance for winning two points at home. They will play the Tianwangshan battle at the same starting point, and the next game will be moved to the Quicken Loans Arena."

In this game, if it weren't for the problem with James' free throw at the last minute, then there is no doubt that he will become the hero of this game, but now he can only be described as an empty cut.

James was depressed for about half a minute before taking off his protective gear and walking towards the locker room.

In this game, apart from James, the Cavaliers' highest scorer was Mo Williams with 19 points, while Big Z and Joe Smith scored 12 points alone.

For the Charlotte Bobcats, Zhou Lin contributed a team-high 25 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds. In addition, Roy also had 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Yi Jianlian also performed well in this game, starting the game Scored 14 points and 7 rebounds, and scored key rebounds and made two free throws. The other scorer in double figures was Mike Dunleavy's 3 points and 13 rebounds when he hit a 4-pointer.

"This is a very difficult game. I would like to thank the fans on the scene and in China for their support. I can see that there are also many Chinese faces in the arena. Here I would like to say thank you first."

Zhou Lin was the first to be interviewed by the domestic media. Facing Duan Ran's interview, Zhou Lin said sincerely.

"The lore shot just now..."

"At that moment, Zhou was Jesus!"

Behind him, Second Uncle Huo took a look at the camera mischievously.

"It can be seen that you and your teammates get along very well. What I want to ask is, was that ball just a tactic arranged by the coach?"

"Actually, there are three choices for that ball, me, Dunleavy, and Roy, but it took a while to fight for the rebound. I pushed to the frontcourt and almost had no time to pass the ball, so I had to shoot. It was also good luck. The ball was hit head-on."

"Also, I want to ask, you seem to have said something to James before the free throw, and James' face changed."

"It's just normal trash talk, I said, I cast a spell at the free throw line, and I didn't expect James to make 4 of 1 free throws."

"This is really a bit similar to what Jordan and Malone said back then when the postman didn't go to work on Sunday. Well, it's 2-2 now, and we're back on the same starting line. Do you have the confidence to hit the Eastern Conference finals now? In two seasons, you led the team to the playoffs, both of which fell in the second round of the Eastern Conference. This year, it can be seen that your team has become stronger and more mature."

"The confidence to reach the Eastern Conference finals, of course, is there. In fact, every team that enters the playoffs actually has only one goal, which is the championship."

"Come on for the next game, see you in Cleveland."

(End of this chapter)