I just play ball

Chapter 181
After the timeout, the Thunder gave up Kyle Couric's style of play and focused on the high-low connection between Reggie and Gerrett. The two quickly found their touch, and the Lakers' efficiency decreased. , the Lakers fell behind by one point.

After the start of the second quarter, Li Yue deployed a lineup based on the bench in accordance with the usual rotation. The Thunder also adopted the same strategy, but the Lakers performed better off the bench. Lester Hudson even sent out three-pointers and steals in a row. Switching back to the starting lineup, the Lakers took a 6-point lead and maintained it until the end of halftime.

During the intermission, Kobe came to the locker room and gave a short speech to encourage the players to continue to maintain their state. Nick Young turned into a staff member and rubbed the shoulders and backs of the players one by one. Nash and Iguodala shared their thoughts.

In the third quarter of the game, the Lakers, with encouragement, launched a fierce battle with the Thunder and entered the fourth quarter with a three-point lead. But as soon as the fourth quarter started, Seth Curry, who came off the bench, hit a three-pointer to help the team Leading again by 6 points.

The Thunder's substitutes struggled to catch up but continued to expand. As a result, they were forced to replace the main force in advance and failed to get enough rest.Wharton also suggested switching back to the starting lineup, but Li Yue did not accept it, and did not request a timeout until 5 minutes and 21 seconds left before the end of the game.

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On the Lakers bench, Li Yue arranged the rotation, arranged the first tactic after the timeout, and sat down with his legs crossed to watch.

"If there was no Reggie Jackson on the opposite side, we would have won." Dan DeAnthony showed contempt, "Arranging a player who has played in the playoffs is as shameless as the Rockets."

Li Yue shrugged slightly. Reggie played a total of 11 playoff games last season, averaging 13.9 points and 3.6 assists per game. In Las Vegas Summer League, he has an advantage against any point guard. The Thunder rely on him Stabilize the situation.

"That's what makes it interesting, and the gold content of the championship is high enough." Wharton laughed.

The referee blows his whistle and the game continues.

The Lakers attacked, Selby came to the top of the arc, passed directly to the left wing, then rushed into the inside, and circled to the left corner.Covington caught the ball and put it in a three-threat posture to observe. When Rodney rushed to the left sideline, he immediately passed the ball back to Selby.

Selby also took the ball and put on a three-threat posture, pretending to use Rodney to cover and go out, but actually shot towards the basket with a feint. At the same time, Covington went straight to the right half through the free throw line.

It was difficult for Reggie to catch up. Kyle, who was originally responsible for defending Covington, stopped suddenly and cut Selby's breakthrough diagonally. Adams also shrank to the basket. Covington was ignored for a while.

Seeing that a double-team was about to form, Selby took the ball and took off, twisted his upper body in the air, and threw the ball vigorously to the right at a 45-degree three-point line.

The Lakers led 79 to 72, and Kobe led the standing ovation, and the audience cheered throughout the arena.

The Thunder attacked, and Reggie took the ball to the left wing. After waiting for a while, he passed it to Gerrett in the waist.

Elias bent his knees in a hurry, but Gerrett feinted and threw the ball to the top of the arc. Reggie, who rushed there with the help of Adams' cover, just caught the ball and rushed to the right half. Gobert had no time to delay.

Covington decisively moved laterally to help defend, Reggie immediately scored the ball, Kyle took the ball and rushed to the top of the arc, Adams cut to the basket at the same time, Gobert was tired of changing defensive roles, and still had no time to catch up.

Ilias subconsciously moved laterally to intercept. He never thought that Kyle passed the ball directly to the left waist. Gerrit took the ball and was unguarded. .

"It's no wonder the Thunder arranged for that player named Kyle to be the main player," Walton nodded meaningfully. "The ability to read defense is almost as good as that of a point guard. It's a pity that the Thunder didn't give him the opportunity to play the organizer."

Li Yue nodded silently, understanding that not every small forward has LeBron's special characteristics.

The Lakers attacked, and Selby directed his teammates to continue the previous two-line movement tactics, and everyone moved in response. Although Elias went to the left sideline to erect the wall instead, the effect of pretending to cover was more realistic.

It's a pity that Reggie saw it ahead of time and blocked the passing route around the front. Gerrit also made a strong push. Elias couldn't hold the ball stably and had to pass back. Selby hurried to the baseline and took Reggie away to open up the attacking space. .

Covington took the opportunity to break through and rushed to the left corner in the blink of an eye, but his inexperienced dribbling was obvious. He was forced to stop by Kyle and was forced to retreat to the sideline to readjust, but the attack time was only 5 seconds.

Seeing this situation, Li Yue stood up and applauded, shouting loudly, "Hit as you please", and Nick Yang and others immediately echoed.Covington seemed to be encouraged, swaying in front of his body continuously, then changing hands with his crotch, making a fake throw to shake Reggie, and jumping out at the last second.

Boom!The basketball hit the circle and rebounded into the net. The referee raised his hand to indicate that it was valid. The Lakers led 81 to 74.

"I think he can learn from Paul George," Dan said excitedly, "from a defensive mount, and then find opportunities to practice holding the ball, and finally grow into a small forward with both offense and defense. He can do three-quarters."

Li Yue smiled and thought it was a good idea, but judging from Covington's dribbling just now, his basic skills are far from George's. The main reason is that he has been a power forward for four years in college and missed the golden practice period. Little hope.

On the court, after the fast breaks of the two sides sent each other mistakes, the Thunder organized an offense again.

Reggie took the ball to the top of the arc, patted it on the spot, and waited for Adams and Gerrett to run inside.The Lakers focused their attention on the basket, and Kyle suddenly started running, using Lamb's cover to throw off Covington, and received a pass from Reggie to shoot a three-pointer.

bass!The basketball is hollow into the net.

"I'll go..." Li Yue shook his head and sighed. He was actually deceived by this offensive choice. As long as the ball just now was not a rush shot, Covington would be able to complete the pursuit and defense. In the final analysis, the Thunder played hard enough.

The Lakers attacked, Selby took the ball to the top of the arc and threw the ball to the left wing.

Covington received the ball, hit the ground and then passed to Elias, who was in the short corner, then ran up to take over the pass back, and hit the basket from the bottom line.Kyle was delayed by two positions, and there was no defense at the basket. Covington immediately joined the ball with both hands, and it seemed that he wanted to kick back!

Nick Young stood up early, who would have thought that Covington dropped his hand in the air and the basketball flew out of bounds.

Dan said awkwardly, "I might need to take that back..."

Li Yue didn't answer, because the Thunder made a strong attack, and Reggie rushed to the frontcourt like a whirlwind, facing Selby and forced a shot, repeating the scene that had appeared many times before.

boom!The basketball crashed into the net, and the Thunder chased 79 to 81 and were only 2 points behind. Durant stood up and applauded, turned around and raised his hands at Li Gao, still muttering something, although he couldn't make out what he said, but it was undoubtedly provocative.

"Should I call a timeout?" Wharton said.

Selby also looked at the bench, and Li Yue waved his hand resolutely. He couldn't lose his momentum at this time.

Seeing this, Selby took the ball to the top of the arc, and after hand-to-hand cooperation with Elias, he rushed to the right sideline and hung the ball to Gobert, who was in the waist. The latter adjusted his posture twice in a row, turned and walked away Bottom line, pick the basket and hit the board.

boom!The basketball rebounded and fell, Adams caught it, and the Thunder launched a counterattack.

Westbrook stood up excitedly and led the Thunder fans to shout 'Lets go thunders' together.

Reggie took the ball across the center line, directed the team to 1 high and 4 low, and then raised his hand to call for a screen.

Seeing this, Adams stepped forward, and Reggie accelerated instantly, rushed to the right elbow, and made a sudden stop to make a mid-range shot.

The basketball hit the board, bounced twice and flew out, and the players from the two teams scrambled together.

In the chaos, Reggie rushed into the three-second zone, caught the basketball and started a layup. Gobert quickly reached out to block the block. The referee blew his whistle at the same time, calling the thug a foul. Become 2+1!

"Yeah!" Westbrook yelled frantically, and the Lakers' bench was collectively silent, with 2 minutes and 04 seconds left before the end of the game.

"Need a timeout?" Dan asked cautiously.

Li Yue shook his head again, hoping to take the opportunity to cultivate Covington and Gobert's ability to resist pressure, and waved decisively to signal Selby to attack normally with the ball after the free throw.

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TNT commentary seats.

Hill smiled: "Wharton and Dan seem to suggest a timeout, but Li Yue doesn't seem to be willing. Why do you think?"

"It's a common problem among young people. After a long period of setbacks, they become powerful, and they are not willing to listen to other people's advice and instructions." Weber said, "But it doesn't matter, it can help him become better. He is not a fool, just some pride."

(End of this chapter)