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Chapter 247 Controlling the Rhythm

As Popovich said, it is true that in this round, even if Yang Ke did not give up the offensive opportunity, the Pistons players would not say anything.

After all, Wallace's previous help only represents noble sportsmanship, and does not mean that the situation of the duel between the two sides has changed.So for the basketball players present, there is no conflict between the two.

However, today's society is an era of extremely developed media and networks, if Yang Ke hadn't given up his attack.You don't need to think about it, but you know that there will be many media reporters who will add ink and color to report this matter, which will affect the judgment of fans and melon-eating viewers.Bringing up a trend that is not conducive to Yang Ke, but helps to increase their income.

That's why Popovich said that giving up offensive opportunities is the best choice.First of all, Yang Ke voluntarily gave up the ball rights obtained by Wallace protecting him, which to a certain extent curbed the possibility of media reporters talking nonsense.

Second, Yang Ke voluntarily gave up the ball, which can be regarded as a response to Wallace, showing his attitude and gaining the opponent's approval.

So no matter from which aspect, this is indeed the best choice.As for the offensive opportunity that was given away in vain, Popovich didn't care.After all, even if they only lose this goal in the end, it won't change anything. You must know that the Spurs have already confirmed their place in the playoffs.

Bang!Bang!
After receiving the serve from his teammate, Stuckey took the ball steadily across the half court and looked at Yang Ke who was in a defensive posture from a distance, his eyes flickered.

During the timeout just now, Frank noticed that Yang Ke was taking on the heavy responsibility of the Spurs' offensive and defensive ends, and immediately guessed that Yang Ke's physical reserve might be a flaw.After all, in the team's scouting report before the game, it was specifically emphasized that Yang Ke's physical fitness is not enough to play the whole game.

Therefore, considering that after Wallace's return, the team's offensive threat has been greatly reduced, Frank specifically asked Stuckey to allow him to strengthen his individual singles.Frank wanted to use this to further consume Yang Ke's physical energy, so as to achieve the purpose of letting him end early.

The coach allowed himself to play singles with the ball, which made Stuckey very excited.After getting in position and getting closer, Stucky couldn't suppress his impulse anymore, and launched an offensive directly without any extra movements.

Facing Yang Ke's defense, Stucky, who was holding the ball, first bowed to Buddha with his right hand, and then quickly patted the ball, followed by his crotch and then dribbled behind his back.A series of extremely smooth movements caught Yang Ke by surprise, gave up his defensive position, and was forced to shrink back inside the three-point line.

After retreating to the free throw line, Yang Ke was shaken away by Stucky with a set of realistic fake moves, and then he could only watch helplessly. Stucky made a picturesque jump shot, and the basketball went into the net!
This goal immediately aroused the exclamation of the home fans, and they even couldn't believe it. Such a gorgeous set of tricks doesn't look like Stucky can play it.

"Hoo! Hoo!"

Panting heavily to maintain the rhythm, Yang Ke wiped the sweat from his forehead with his collar calmly. In the NBA, there is no player who can guarantee that he can defend all the opponent's balls.Even the best defensive player has the possibility of being cut 30+ on his head.

After receiving the serve from his teammate, Yang Ke slowly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, as long as there is no eight-second violation, the Spurs are also good at slow-paced positional warfare anyway.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Green and Leonard began to run without the ball, pulling the Pistons' defensive space.However, the overall defense of the Pistons is very good. Although the defensive range has been enlarged, there is no defensive loss.

It's time to change the attack method!
Seeing that his teammates' running positions failed to create opportunities, Yang Ke silently accelerated the frequency of the ball, stepped forward, and slowly approached Prince.

Stopping at the top of the three-point line, facing Prince's defense, Yang Ke directly made a fake shot. Although he couldn't shake Prince completely, he lifted his center of gravity slightly.

Seeing this, Yang Ke took another tentative step to the left, taking advantage of Prince's unstable center of gravity, and then dribbled to the right to break through to the extension of the free throw line.

Looking at Wallace, who was already sternly waiting under the basket, Yang Ke did not continue to protrude inward. He bent his feet, first pressed his heels against the ground, and then pressed his front feet against the ground, completing an emergency stop in an instant.

As he approached, he nodded his body directly, without giving Prince who followed him a chance to react, holding the ball with both hands, when shooting, he pushed his arms lightly, pressed his wrists lightly, and flicked his fingers lightly, and threw the ball in one go.

With a "shua", the basketball fell into the net!

Popovich, who saw this scene off the court, nodded in satisfaction.He never thought about changing Yang Ke into a breakthrough guard. The reason why he was asked to play to the basket was to facilitate the team's cooperation on the one hand and to have higher expectations for Yang Ke on the other hand.

Those star-level guards in the NBA league have one thing in common: they are proficient in everything from inside to outside shooting.As for which attack method to choose, it depends on his control of the rhythm.

But now, Yang Ke, whose head hit the wall twice, seems to have some understanding...

The offensive and defensive transition, Stuckey, who tasted the sweetness, once again played singles with the ball.In the face of Stucky, who was wrapped around his body and rushed over with the ball.Yang Ke is very calm, with one hand open on the right side where Stucky often breaks through, and the other hand moves with the ball.

With his eyes fixed on Stucky's shoulders, Yang Ke stepped forward to follow Stucky's pace, and then the two stalemate to one step inside the three-point line.

It was at this time that Stucky didn't intend to go further inside, and suddenly stopped and shot a jumper.And Yang Ke, who had been concentrating on it all the time, reacted quickly, and the moment he took off, he also nodded his body.

In order to ensure that no foul was committed, Yang Ke did not seek to block the shot, but slightly interfered with Stucky's shooting sight with his right hand.In the end, Stuckey's shot was not unexpectedly rejected by the basket.However, Wallace picked off the offensive rebound and beat Blair, and the second offense succeeded.

Yang Ke shook his head with some emotion: Wallace is really a beast, he deserves to be able to guard against O'Neill's existence, even if he is old now, he is not comparable to ordinary people!
After receiving Blair's serve, Yang Ke still slowly dribbled the ball across the half court, watching Prince, who was in a defensive posture, from afar.Before approaching, Yang Ke directly threw the ball long to Dior, who was raised to a high position, and walked towards the left at a 45-degree angle.

At this moment, Leonard, who was standing in the left corner, began to run, slipped into the three-point line, went straight to the basket, and brought the Pistons' defensive center of gravity to the right.

Seeing this situation, Yang Ke pretended to ask for the ball, and waited until the moment Prince's eyes moved.The center of gravity of the left and right feet switched instantly, and with a sharp kick, he ran back and forth to the basket relying on explosive acceleration.

(End of this chapter)