Buddha's light illuminates NBA

Chapter 143 If you want to blame, blame Durant for having too big feet

After the timeout ended, Durant did not take the initiative to defend Lu Ming again.

He stayed on the inside line, waiting for Lu Ming to go in obediently with his eyes red.

Although Lu Ming was intentionally put in twice by Sefolosha, but seeing Durant's state, he didn't choose to act recklessly, either breaking through and splitting the ball, or mid-range.

"Damn it! Doesn't this guy like to dunk the opponent's inside players?" Durant waited to block Lu Ming's flower, but he could only watch the opponent wandering beyond the middle distance.

What he can't get on the defensive end, Durant will get it back on the offensive end.

Although Chandler can temporarily affect Durant's offensive touch, trying to limit it, or completely prevent death, is just a dream.

What's more, Durant's touch today is at an average level at present.

In the last 15 seconds of the second quarter, Durant reached out for the ball from the center line. After two moves, the top of the arc faced Chandler's defense and shot a very tough three-pointer.

Come in.

With the first three-pointer in the game, the Thunder went from being 1 point behind to leading by 2 points.

Although the name of the god of death has not yet been obtained, the scythe of the god of death has been raised.

The Knicks attacked, and Lu Ming dribbled the ball quickly across the half court. At this time, Durant had already retreated into the paint, and he couldn't forget to wait for Lu Ming to come in.

That's what he wanted.

There was no room to shoot from the outside, and his teammates were guarded. There was no chance to pass the ball, so Lu Ming followed Sefoloza's intention to let him break through, and rushed in.

This time, probably in order to prevent Lu Ming from making a mid-range shot, Sefoloza, who was "out of position", immediately turned around and followed, always giving him half a defensive position.

"come on!"

Seeing Lu Ming's face getting closer, Durant was about to burst into joy.

That being the case, give it a try.

Lu Ming looked up at the time, and there were only 3 seconds left to attack, so the speed did not slow down. After entering the paint area, his legs exerted strength, and he grabbed the basketball and rushed into the air.

Durant also jumped up immediately, with his arms outstretched, his eyes fixed on the basketball in Lu Ming's hands.

After the two bodies collided in the air, Lu Ming immediately felt that his body was about to fall, but at this moment, he suddenly supported Durant with his left hand.

With this support, Lu Ming got a second chance to go into the air, grabbed the basketball with his right arm, and slammed it hard into the basket!
bang!
A powerful dunk happened across Durant.

At this time, Durant, at the moment when Lu Ming supported his body with his left hand, fell rapidly uncontrollably. The moment he fell, he was rushed by Lu Ming's body again, his legs softened, and his body fell backwards.

And in his mind, there was only one thing on his mind, "I was detained?"

"Oh!" The audience exclaimed.

Many people put their heads in their hands and couldn't believe that their own players were dunked by the opponent's star in the most embarrassing way!
"Here it comes again! Lu's current playing style is getting more and more unreasonable. You say elegant, but he has a violent dunk from time to time. You call him pure violence, but he still looks a little elegant. Really, elegant, timeless." Barkley glanced at Durant who was sitting on the ground in a daze, and explained with a big smile.

"It seems that Durant's goal of using defense to avenge the interior has not been realized." Kenny Smith shook his head and said.

What Durant wants to do, the defensive position after the timeout, can be seen at a glance.

It's just that I didn't expect that after waiting for a long time, it finally arrived. I was detained?
This is a bit cruel.

At this time, the referee watched the replay and confirmed that there was less than 1 second left in the game.

Durant got up before his teammates came, looked at Lu Ming twice, then picked up the basketball and prepared to serve the baseline.

Subsequently, Westbrook did not shoot after receiving the ball.

After the first half, the score between the two sides was 63:63. After the Knicks trailed by 6 in the first quarter, they recovered 6 points in the second quarter, and the two sides returned to the same starting line.

"From the data point of view, Durant has scored 27 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds, 1 steal and blocks after halftime. If this guy really wants to score, there are not many people in the league who can limit him." During the midfield analysis, Kenny Smith said with emotion.

"Yes. However, Lu's stats are not inferior. 23 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block in the half. It's another game that is heading for a 30+ double-double, and maybe even a triple-double." Barkley also reported Lu Ming's halftime stats.

"What two monsters." Kenny Smith found a suitable evaluation.

In the second half of the game, the two monsters continued to shine on the offensive end.

Maybe it was during the intermission that the locker room calmed down. In the second half, Durant didn't have to play Lu Ming on the defensive end, so he focused on attacking and scoring points. After three quarters, he had already scored 41 points!
Scored 14 points in a single quarter!
In contrast to him, in the third quarter, Lu Ming fired endlessly on the offensive end, as if he had no teammates in his eyes. After the third quarter, he also scored a high score of 37 points.

Also scored 14 points in a single quarter!
The two exploded each other in scoring, and it looked very hot, but the scores of the two teams in a single quarter were not high.

At 19:22, the Knicks trailed by 3 points in a single quarter.

82:85, the total score, the Knicks are also 3 points behind.

In this game, David Lee, the team's second scoring point, seemed to be out of focus today. After three quarters, he took a total of 13 shots, but only made 4 of them. Relying on free throws, he scored 11 points. Fortunately, he still had 9 rebounds.

At the same time, Gallinari didn't wear a scope at all. After three quarters, he took 7 shots, missed all of them, failed to score a point, and was embarrassed by Durant on the defensive end.

However, 11 rebounds was a season high.

The starting point guard Duhon, under Westbrook's defense today, also took 7 shots in the three quarters, all of which failed to hit, and only relied on free throws to score 3 points.

It seems that today's basket is not suitable for the Knicks.

Although Lu Ming scored 37 points in three quarters, he used 27 high shots, hit 12 irons, and rushed inside again and again, in exchange for the opponent's fierce fouls.

Among other Knicks players, apart from Lu Ming, only Bender performed the best.

There were not many shots in the three quarters, 8 of 5, two 3 points, plus two free throws, and scored 14 points.

"I didn't expect this game to be played like this. The entire Knicks team, Lu in the starting lineup is still looking good, and the others can't find the basket at all. They almost smashed the Thunder's basket." Kenny Smith explained.

"The pressure of ten consecutive victories is still there after all." Barkley mentioned a possibility.

Kenny Smith nodded. Today's Knicks players felt that almost all of them collapsed, but he was affirmative, "The Knicks' defense today is still good. Otherwise, they would not be able to survive now with only Lu's offense."

"Yes."

Barkley nodded, and then said, "If the Knicks want to win the game, Lu may play more than 40 minutes in this game."

Sure enough, in the fourth quarter, the substitute lineup had only played for 2 minutes, and they were down to 7 points. Lu Ming, who was bound to win ten consecutive victories, entered the field early.

Seeing Lu Ming play, the Knicks fans in front of the TV immediately became excited and clenched their fists, expecting Lu Ming to bring them surprises and miracles.

Sure enough, as soon as Lu Ming played, the effect was immediate.

Immediately assisted Jared Jefferson for a three-pointer, and after two breakthroughs, he faced the opponent's inside player's tough layup, resulting in a 2+1 opportunity, scoring 6 points, and helping the team recover 3 points.

At this time the score on the court was 92:96.

In the 6th minute, Durant, who had rested for half a quarter, played.

After playing, Durant continued to take over the Thunder's offensive banner, using both shooting and swinging arms to help the team maintain a 3 to 5-point lead.

In the last 2 minutes of the game, the Knicks were still 3 points behind.

At this time, Lu Ming's physical strength was almost at its limit.

To be honest, after this wave of 9 consecutive victories, most of his playing time exceeded 38 minutes, and even two games were more than 40 minutes. The winning streak and consecutive games, the physical and psychological pressure, made him exhausted.

"It's not good. Lu Ming's physical strength seems to be a little overdrawn." CCTV commentary, Yang Yi saw Lu Ming support his knees with his hands and gasp for breath when Durant made a free throw, so he couldn't help but said worriedly.

"It's really too difficult for the whole team to rely on his attack alone. At this time, if there is one person who stands up and supports Lu Ming for a minute and a half, it will be fine." Wang Meng said.

"It's hard." Yang Yi glanced at the data in his hand and shook his head.

Wang Meng also shook his head, this is indeed a bit difficult.

However, at this time, Milicic suddenly stood up.

After receiving Lu Ming's assists twice in a row, he singled out the Thunder's center Nenad Kostic. Not only did he cause a foul, but he also got two valuable free throw opportunities!
The first time was 2+1, and the second time, two free throws.

"If these two free throws are all free throws, then the Knicks will be able to tie the score!" Barkley said excitedly.

"Milicic's free throw should still be possible." Kenny Smith said with some uncertainty.

In fact, before this season, Milicic's free throw percentage was only 70% in the highest season, and that was in his second rookie season.

After that, it went all the way down.

And this season's free throw percentage is only 61%.

At this time, behind the basket, as well as the audience, were using Milicic's previous nickname to humiliate him and affect his free throw mentality.

"Human Victory Cigar! Human Victory Cigar!"

"Thunder's audience is very unfriendly." Barkley laughed loudly, completely forgetting that he called Milicic that way before.

However, under this humiliating influence, Milicic made the first free throw!
"Dako, you did a great job!" Lu Ming dragged his tired body and stepped forward to give Milicic a high-five.

"Boss, we will definitely win this game!" Milicic said firmly.

"Yes, we will definitely win!" Lu Ming responded.

In the second free throw, facing the same taunt from the audience, Milicic made a steady hit.

"Roar!"

After making the free throw, Milicic yelled at the audience, venting his inner anger.

103:103, another tie.

In the second half, the shooting percentage of both sides was actually not high.

Each scored 63 points in the first half, and only scored 40 points in the second half.

Moreover, it still seems that Lu Ming and Durant are fighting each other.

"The two sides tied the score again! It seems that the Knicks are not willing to fall in front of the ten-game winning streak." Barkley explained anxiously.

"But now that Lu has played for a full 40 minutes, his physical strength is already a big problem. This wave of winning streak is also a great test for Lu's physical strength reserve." Kenny Smith said.

"Yes, but at the end, although Milicic scored 5 points in a row, Lu is still the best choice for the team's offense." Barkley believes that at the last moment, handing the ball to the core of the team is the safest tactic.

D'Antoni also believed in this. After Durant hit an iron, he immediately called the last long timeout, in exchange for Lu Ming's valuable rest time.

During the timeout, D'Antoni could not arrange any tactics. The whole team can rely on this No. 8 rookie now, so the only tactic is to hand the ball to Lu Ming.

"Cover! Use the defensive method to maximize the space for Lu to shoot!" D'Antoni tapped the blank tactical board.

"Yes!" the player responded.

Lu Ming was sitting in a chair, and the team doctor was relaxing his leg muscles.

During the defense just now, Lu Ming already had symptoms of muscle cramps, but fortunately it was only a slight cramp, otherwise the defense just now would have given the Thunder a wide open opportunity.

As for whether they can pass the ball to Sefolosha, it's hard to say.

The time-out is over and the game continues.

In 46 seconds, the game really reached a state of extreme heat.

The audience stood up and shouted for defense, hoping that the team would win the game, end the Knicks' nine-game winning streak, and get the Thunder's two-game winning streak.

The Knicks attacked, and Lu Ming held the ball two steps beyond the arc top three-point line. Sefolosha also followed, with his arms outstretched, so as not to give Lu Ming another chance to make a surprise three-pointer.

After all, he has done this before.

But to be honest, even if Lu Ming is given space, he may not have the energy to shoot this kind of three-pointer, unless it is a last-second three-pointer that has to be shot.

Lu Ming stood so far away just to get a chance to face-to-face singles.

After all, post-up singles skills, just like Kobe said, are not very mature, and it would be too risky to show them in this situation.

After 14 seconds of the shot clock, Lu Ming dribbled the ball and took two steps forward, and then called for a screen. David Lee, as the Knicks player with the best screen quality in the pick-and-roll with Lu Ming, immediately ran out.

Sefoloza watches David Lee's cover.

But at this moment, Lu Ming, who had just stepped into the three-point line, suddenly took a step back when David Lee had just reached the position with Sefolosha, raising his hand and was about to shoot a three-pointer.

Sefoloza was shocked, and immediately jumped up and rushed forward.

But Lu Ming was just a fake action. After Sefolosha jumped up, he made a shooting action again, and used almost no strength to complete the standard shot, causing Sefoloza to foul a three-pointer.

Such an obvious foul, even if the referee didn't want to blow it, he had to.

Then he was booed by the audience.

"Three-point foul! Lu Ming is too smart to play! Sefoloza, Sefoloza, the defense against Lu Ming, although he failed to prevent Lu Ming, but basically did not make any mistakes! This three-point foul is likely to be the winner of this game!" Yang Yi said excitedly.

"It depends on whether Lu Ming can make all three free throws." Wang Meng clenched his fists uneasily.

Standing at the free throw line, Lu Ming shook his trembling arms. After getting ready, he nodded to the referee.

At this time, in his eyes, there was no figure of fans of different shapes behind the basket at all, and he seemed to be completely unable to hear the boos of the audience.

Then, a free throw, a hit!

Two free throws, hit!
The third penalty is still hit!

105:102, the Knicks took a 3-point lead at the end!

"Big heart! Lu's key free throw is too tough! You know, before this, he has missed three shots in a row! Who would be able to maintain a hit rate of more than 35% if he takes more than [-] shots under the strong defense of the audience?" Barkley said excitedly.

"35 of 16. In fact, after Lu came on the court in the fourth quarter, he only made 8 of 2 shots. However, Lu is very smart, and his shooting percentage is not high, so he made a foul. He has already scored 11 points in the fourth quarter! He scored 48 points in the game, almost scoring 50+ points again! Durant has already scored 52 points, which is already a career high! God, I can't say anything more." Kenny Smith looked helpless.

It's another game day for the twin stars.

"50+? Lu still has a chance." Barkley said with certainty.

At this point, there are 30 seconds left in the game.

Coach Brooks called a short timeout.

At this time, no matter whether one or two offensive tactics can be arranged, a timeout is called.

Otherwise, if the team loses, people will question the head coach immediately, why didn't they call a timeout at the last moment and arrange tactics?
Keep it suspended for the New Year?
30 seconds, in theory, the Thunder still have a complete attack time.

A safe tactic is to finish an attack in about 15 seconds and get 2 points.

If they score, they can use a defense or directly foul to give the opponent a free throw. Then, the final attack will give the Thunder a chance to kill.

As a nanny-type coach, Brooks also arranged this way.

The opportunity for this attack is naturally handed over to Durant, who has already scored 52 points.

Although the coach arranged for a steady score of 2 points, Durant noticed that Lu Ming was still two points short of 50 points. He knew that the next foul would probably be committed on Lu Ming.

So, Durant, who had some ideas, decided to shoot a three-pointer for a moment!

But immediately he denied his idea.

After all, if a three-pointer is hit, the two sides are tied, and overtime is most likely to be played. Then, Lu Ming's score may not only be 50 points, but even more.

If he can't make a hit, he will definitely foul, and it will still give him a chance to get 50+.

But that still requires a 3-pointer, and it will be even more difficult then.

Durant thought a lot, and finally decided to listen to the coach's arrangement.

After all, his three-pointers in this game, um, his shooting percentage is a bit pitiful. He only hit one three-pointer in 4 shots.

You see, Durant is so sensitive, so careful.

"Winning is the most important thing!"

Durant clenched his fist, threw away Chandler who was defending him, and reached out to catch the sideline ball. Then, under the cover of his teammates, in the 19th second, he had a chance to break through at a 60-degree angle on the right.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" the audience was very excited and roared loudly.

But the next second, the referee blew his whistle and made a gesture to invalidate the shot.

"Oh! No!" The audience first made a voice of disbelief, and then began to boo the referee.

"What? Why is it invalid?" Durant stretched out his hand to express his great puzzlement, and Coach Brooks also stepped forward to question the referee.

"He just stepped on the line," the referee said.

Then, watch the replay.

Through the replay, it turned out that Durant was about to break through at a 60-degree angle. When he started, his feet were too backward, and his heels stepped on the sideline.

It's a bit inappropriate if you don't blow it.

At this time, Durant was only a third-year freshman after all, and the scene at that time was not too intense.

"Oh! Durant's mistake is too fatal!" Kenny Smith shook his head and sighed.

"Yeah, if the ball doesn't make a mistake, the Thunder has a chance to use foul tactics and even win the game. If you want to blame, you can only blame Durant's feet are too big." Barkley is also full of regret.

This foul almost directly ruined the Thunder's hope of winning.

Subsequently, the Knicks sent a sideline kick.

In order to prevent Lu Ming from getting the ball, the Thunder used two people to chase and intercept him. After all, this is the team with the most accurate free throws.

However, David Lee sent the basketball inside.

Milicic, who was almost unguarded, jumped high, grabbed the basketball in the air, dunked it hard into the basket, and roared to the sky after landing.

The Knicks players rushed up and bumped and shoved him.

Afterwards, Milicic yelled at the audience again, "I'm a human, what's wrong with the victory cigar? That also represents victory!"

Very domineering.

There are only 18 seconds left in the game, and the Knicks' attack just now took only 1 second.

However, Lei Ting had already stepped on the edge of the cliff with one foot.

After Brooks called the last timeout, he decided to let go with a three-pointer, but Durant failed to make a three-pointer for the first time. After David Lee grabbed the 13th rebound of the field, the Thunder could only foul him.

David Lee made one of two free throws and the Knicks led by 6 points.

Durant, who fouled David Lee this time, also received his sixth foul of the field and left the field with full fouls.

With the Thunder without a timeout, Westbrook rushed to the frontcourt to meet Duhon's defense, trying to use a zombie jumper to grab the last chance.

However, Lu Ming, who was following behind, used an extremely clean back cover and sentenced Lei Ting to death.

The Thunder didn't foul any more, and allowed Lu Ming, who got a block and a steal, to dribble across half court and consume the last game time.

108:102, 48 minutes of fierce fighting, the Knicks completed a comeback at the last moment and won the game with difficulty.

The first ten-game winning streak in 15 years has been achieved!
(End of this chapter)