Basketball Dragon

Chapter 43 The Experience of Hard Work

Rick Carlisle's training for the team is still very good. The Pacers, who were a little panicked, stabilized after this timeout.

Power forward Austin Crozier pulled out and made a three-pointer, which immediately opened up the Knicks' tight defense. The five of them, even Jr. O'Neal, have the ability to shoot from a long distance. The Knicks defense is a huge test.

At this time, Li Hai no longer had the ability to think about other things, and his body had reached a limit.

He fought too hard in the previous game, and his body reacted a little at the beginning of this game, so he lasted for more than 30 minutes, and now he is continuing with excitement and fighting spirit.

The score gap was at a stalemate of about 5 points, and the two sides also played bloody, refusing to give an inch.

Jermaine O'Neal received the ball inside again. The difference in height and skills left Muhammad with no other choice but to pounce on it. The referee's whistle blew, and Muhammad fouled for the sixth time.

O'Neal was already a little tired at this time, and made one of two free throws.

The Knicks were attacking, but Li Hai was still desperately running, and it was not obvious that he was exhausted to the extreme.

Marbury still had a pick-and-roll with Kurt Thomas. After bypassing the defender, he didn't choose to break through, but threw the ball directly to Li Hai at the three-point line on the other side.

Li Hai picked it up and threw it, but his feet were weak.

Inadvertently cutting willows into shades, because physical problems did not make upper power the most realistic fake move, shaking Artest.

A good opportunity not to be missed, Li Hai took the opportunity to take off and collided with Artest.

The referee's whistle blew and he signaled for three free throws.

Li Hai took a deep breath, paused for a few seconds, and slowed down a bit. Artest pressed him for a foul just now, and it wasn't so easy.

Free throws are his best scoring method, and he has never slackened in his daily shooting training.

But at this moment, his hands were trembling while holding the ball. He looked at the basket without thinking about anything. The strength of his legs and waist was transmitted to his hands. With a light flick of his wrist, the basketball drew a beautiful arc.

Fortunately, the feeling of free throws was still there. Li Hai stared at the pressure and hit all three free throws.

At 90:93, the score was caught up to only 3 points, which was the smallest gap between the two sides after the first quarter.

There are 3 minutes left in the clock, and there is still a lot of time to turn the score over and win.

Jermaine O'Neal's threat is the greatest, and the Knicks' defense has begun to tighten again.

The Pacers chose a mid-range shot and missed.

When Kurt Thomas desperately squeezed O'Neal, Li Hai suddenly took off the rebound.

The Knicks can't get inside at all now. Li Hai used his speed to throw away Artest again, caught the ball and made a mid-range shot, but he didn't make it either. His strength seemed to be exhausted when he got rid of the defender. The power of shooting Smaller.

Another foul, Jermaine O'Neal came out to catch the ball and made a breakthrough, and Kurt Thomas had committed six fouls.

Lenny Wilkens had no choice but to send in guard Mookie Norris and power forward Jerome Williams, who didn't play much on the team.

One starting position, three starting six fouls, substitute Michael Sweetney also committed five fouls, and Li Hai also committed four fouls. The Knicks are a bit desperate.

They still don't have any players who can play center. If O'Neal receives the ball in the three-second zone, there seems to be no way but to foul.

Li Hai is not sure whether the team can persist, the Pacers are too strong.

O'Neal stared at the pressure, made two free throws, and the score came to 5 points again.

These two free throws were like two javelins piercing Li Hai's heart, which made him a little desperate.

Some ran across the half-time numbly, unable to hear anything in their ears, only the sound of their own breathing.

"Awesome, Marbury's chasing three-pointer, he has already scored 35 points tonight, and the Knicks narrowed the score to 2 points. It can be felt that the air on the court is about to freeze."

The excited voice of the commentator instantly pulled Li Hai out of his depressed state. The game is not over yet, why is he depressed? If the inside lanes do not have the advantage, they can play outside lanes. If the opponent gets 2 points, they get 3 points alright.

As long as there is still time in the game, the outcome will not be determined, you cannot give up, and you cannot relax.

Staring at O'Neal all the time, there were some problems with the perimeter defense. Stephen Jackson took advantage of his height and forced Mucci Norris to hit 24 points when 2 seconds were running out.

With less than 1 minute left, the Pacers had a neat lineup, and their defense was impeccable until the last moment.

At this time, only Marbury and Li Hai had the ability to attack.

The Knicks continued to pick and roll on the outside, but they couldn't find a good opportunity. When the time was running out, Li Hai leaned on Artest and gave Marbury a hand-off pass. Marbury was a little reluctant. A three-point shot.

"Three-pointer...hit, Marbury's state today is simply unbelievable, the Knicks are only 1 point behind, and both sides can attack once in the rest of the time, the outcome... I can only say that everything is possible. "

Li Hai ran back vigorously, "Defend, defend, it's the last bit of time, absolutely don't let them score."

The Knicks lineup has some defensive disadvantages, but the Pacers did not dare to take it lightly. This is the last critical moment, which is related to the outcome of the game. In addition, they are the leading side. Every player will Cautious, cautious, and cautious.

It's Stephen Jackson again, except for O'Neal, he has the biggest matchup advantage.

At the last moment, he made a two-point shot, but this time it missed a little bit. Mookie Norris also tried his best and finally affected the opponent a little bit.

But at this time, Jerome Williams did not completely squeeze O'Neal. He was too old and had injuries. It was a last resort to let him let O'Neal go at this time.

Jermaine O'Neal extended his arm a little, and the basketball that popped out was clicked into the basket by him.

Wilkens took out the tactical board and called the Knicks for the last timeout. Time was running out. The opponent had O'Neal on the inside, and Marbury, who was feeling hot, was the first choice to shoot a three-pointer.

It was the same crazy blocking as before, and everyone else was creating opportunities for Marbury.

The Pacers' defense still has no problem. Jermaine O'Neal has already blocked 5 shots, and the danger of quick two-pointers is also great.

Marbury barely made a shot again, and the basketball hit the basket. The previous ball had some luck.

It wasn't over yet, Li Hai tried his best to jump up, his fingertips finally touched the basketball before everyone else, but the time was also over.

(End of this chapter)