Reborn in the 96 golden generation

Chapter 264 Successful "Graduation"

After a crisp sound of "唰", Zhou Yu made a steady three-pointer!
"70:66", the Lakers led the Jazz by four points, and finally opened up some points. Zhou Yu's tactic of picking up misses and sneak attacks has initially paid off.

At the critical moment, Russell and Hornacek began to strengthen their breakthroughs from the two wings, Stockton interspersed with running positions, Malone mentioned the high position support, and "Big Pyrenees" guarded the inside.

The Jazz's overall tactics are still based on breakthrough points and passing and cutting, but the starting point of the offense has changed from core players to role players.

Although Russell and Hornacek are role players, their game experience and basketball awareness are better than Kobe and "Madman".

The movements of the two of them are not fancy, but they are very practical. With his excellent physical fitness, Russell constantly confronted Kobe physically and took the opportunity to find a breakthrough.

Although Hornacek's physical fitness is not good, his footsteps are very flexible. On the other side, he formed a good interaction with Russell. After repeated attacks by the two, the Lakers' defense was finally opened.

Hornacek received a wonderful pass from Russell and went straight into the penalty area. The Lakers' defense quickly retreated, and Malone and Stockton outside had opportunities.

After receiving the pass from Hornacek, Ma Long immediately chose a mid-range jumper, and the basketball crossed a graceful arc and hit the net with a crisp sound!
"70:68", the Jazz chased after him, and the Lakers did not dare to be careless.

Although the fourth quarter only lasted more than three minutes, both sides had high shooting percentages and both played overall coordination, which looked brilliant.

What is unexpected is that everything in front of us is just a "flash in the pan". In the ensuing game, due to the serious physical exertion and the gradual increase in defensive intensity, the shooting percentage of both sides showed a cliff-like decline.

The sound of basketball hitting the iron keeps coming and going. Whether it is outside shooting or inside attack, they all miss the shots repeatedly, and most of the points they get are based on free throws.

With 3 minutes and 13 seconds left before the end of the game, the score between the two sides was "78:76". The Jazz overtook the Lakers by two points, thanks to Malone's better free throw percentage than O'Neal.

Zhou Yu was burning with anxiety. If things go on like this, the Jazz can grind the Lakers to death even if they lose every point.

What's even worse is that the star skills in the "Basketball Superstar Growth System" have been exhausted by Zhou Yu, and the results have been minimal.

As Stockton held the ball across the half, the Jazz launched a new round of offensive, and Zhou Yu's heart rose to his throat. If the ball was scored, the Jazz would probably start from there and seal the victory in one go.

Stockton dribbled the ball at the top of the arc while controlling the time. Seeking stability at critical moments is the kingly way. If he makes a rash shot, he can only create opportunities for the opponent to counterattack.

The Jazz deserves to be an old-fashioned strong team. The players move in an orderly manner and the distance between each other is just right. The Lakers' defense seems to collapse at any time.

In desperation, Zhou Yu could only shrink back to the vicinity of the penalty area, trying to make the Lakers' inside defense as solid as possible.

Sadly, Stockton single-handedly came over again with the help of Russell and Hornacek's "double cover". Obviously, at the critical moment, he trusted himself the most.

Zhou Yu felt his legs tremble a little. Stockton was cunning and changeable, and his offensive routines were always unexpected. He never got it right once.

The most terrible thing is that he has five fouls on his back now, and he will be sent off once more, so he dare not make too much defensive action, for fear that the referee will blow his whistle.

The treacherous and cunning Stockton naturally saw Zhou Yu's psychology, so this breakthrough was particularly firm, and he came straight to Zhou Yu.

Unexpectedly, Stockton did not use the European step, nor did he use a change of direction dribble this time, nor did he make a jump shot. Instead, he rushed straight at Zhou Yu's body, as if he was carrying explosives. Bao wants to die with him.

Zhou Yu had nothing to dodge, nothing to dodge, so he could only straighten his arms, standing in place like a telegraph pole, not daring to move an inch.

Stockton saw the opportunity, jumped up and almost rode Zhou Yu's ribs for a layup.

After the crisp sound of "snap", the ball in Stockton's hand disappeared, and it turned out that it was slapped by O'Neill, who couldn't see it from the side.

At the same time, the referee's whistle suddenly sounded, and O'Neal was called a thug foul, sending Stockton to the free throw line.

This is not the point, the point is that this is O'Neill's sixth personal foul in this game, and he has successfully "graduated".

"Brother Shark, I'm sorry, I hurt you."

Zhou Yu's eyes were rosy, and he said guiltily.

"Wang, don't blame yourself. At the critical moment, the Lakers need you more, and the rest of the game depends on you."

O'Neill smiled foolishly, then waved his hand, and walked towards the bench in a cool manner.

Zhou Yu stared at his receding back, and suddenly felt that O'Neill's image was so tall. Everyone said that O'Neill was playful and heartless. Now it seems that it is all nonsense. He actually has a heart that wants to win even more. It is not hesitating to sacrifice oneself.

With Stockton making two solid free throws, Harris called the final timeout of the game.

After O'Neal leaves the field, Campbell must be his substitute, and Campbell is weak in defense and offense. Therefore, Harris intends to let the Lakers strengthen the outside offense, and there is basically no chance inside.

But Zhou Yu immediately objected. The reason he gave was that the Jazz probably guessed that the Lakers would focus on the perimeter and would definitely strengthen the perimeter defense. Therefore, the Lakers should do the opposite and focus on attacking the interior.

Harris pondered for a moment, thinking that Zhou Yu's words made sense, and then changed his strategy. Zhou Yu will play inside, Kobe and "Madman" will strengthen the breakthrough, Van Exel will lie in ambush on the outside, and Campbell will be responsible for grabbing rebounds.

After re-appearing, the score between the two sides has become "80:76". Although the Jazz only have a four-point lead, it seems so out of reach.

The development of the situation was as expected by Zhou Yu. Just after the Lakers' ball passed halftime, the Jazz expanded their defensive circle in order to limit the Lakers' outside play.

In this situation, the consecutive breakthroughs of Kobe and "Madman" were frustrated, and the ball was immediately transferred to Zhou Yu who was sitting on the inside.

Zhou Yu felt a lot of pressure. If he couldn't start the situation again, the Lakers would be completely over.

The main defense player for Zhou Yu was changed from "Big Pyrenees" to Karl Malone. The reason is simple. O'Neal, who is the biggest insider threat, has already left the field, so Malone can naturally free up his hands to deal with Zhou Yu.

"Stinky boy, you actually took the initiative to deliver it to your door, making me wait so hard."

Malone gritted his teeth.

"Brother Long, don't get excited, I'll let you know what 'Asian Heroes' is."

Zhou Yu said with a hey smile.

Confronting Ma Long, Zhou Yu naturally didn't dare to go head-to-head, because it would be like going to death.

The next second, he suddenly turned around and cut inward, intending to slip to the bottom line, but unfortunately Ma Long predicted it in advance and pushed him back.

"Stinky boy, it's ridiculous to dare to say big things just these two times."

Malone sneered.

Zhou Yu had a premonition that the back-up technique might not have a chance, so he immediately changed to a face-up attack, took two steps back, switched to a low-handed dribble, and used a change of direction to shake Malone's center of gravity. Now, Malone had to follow suit.

It's just that Ma Long is moving, but his center of gravity is still very stable, and there is no tendency to lose his position.

In fact, this was also expected by Zhou Yu. After many rounds of competition, Ma Long already knew his offensive routines well. It is not easy to pass Ma Long easily.

Fortunately, Zhou Yu still has the last "killer trick", which is the weird and unpredictable shooting movements. In the "Basketball Superstar Growth System", he has dabbled in all kinds of difficult shooting movements, not to mention he has certain skills. shooting talent.

(End of this chapter)