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Chapter 143 Stevenson's Defense

During the Utah Jazz's offense, Arroyo and Stevenson made two unexpected three-pointers, which still did not disrupt the Cavaliers' tactical deployment before the game.

James executed the tactical play very well, holding the ball and looking at Arroyo's natural defensive weakness, and played non-stop with one tactic.

During the Cavaliers' offense, James basically considered the running positions of other teammates, broke through with the ball in the middle, carried Arroyo's body, and scored a three-pointer. Take a shot to end the offense, or go deeper to attract double-teams from other Jazz players.

James can shoot or pass assists by himself, no matter how he threatens, he can't hold the Jazz's defense up.

In the 7th minute of the first quarter, James came to attack with the ball in the frontcourt, made a good crab step, took a domineering step, and reached the free throw line, waiting for Ostertag to double-team, James casually shot throw.

Ilgauskas jumped slightly under the basket, and the whole person hung on the basket, completed a wonderful alley-oop, and sent the basketball into the basket.

Immediately afterwards, when the Cavaliers were attacking, it was still James who frequently forced Arroyo, dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and James hardly stopped, and directly rushed into the three-point line from the middle, and dribbled the ball in the middle of the road. Pass Arroyo lightly, pull the ball up directly, lay up in three steps, dodge the defense under the basket, and then can calmly attack the frame at close range and score the basketball easily.

For some unknown reason, the Jazz were very stubborn and let Arroyo defend James alone, playing for more than half a quarter.

James was also merciless, so he hit Arroyo forcefully and forced a breakthrough.

Arroyo could only be in a daze, gritted her teeth and used her thin body to block, trying to block James' advance route. As a result, no one fell, was knocked into the air again and again, and rolled into the paint area.

Ostertag stepped forward to defend, Michael Ruffin on the right couldn't see it, let go of the entanglement with Boozer, and culled him.

James pulled the ball and threw it to the right, with a loud bang, Boozer made an alley-oop, dunked the basketball with both hands.

James' face was pale, showing a terrifying temperament. From the point of hitting Arroyo, it was not one step, but the second step, and the third step.

As long as the Jazz play because of Arroyo and the defense changes, James can calmly thread the needle, deal cards to his teammates calmly, and attack the heart of the Jazz.

The defense of the Utah Jazz will undoubtedly die. Under this premise, it depends on how the Jazz chooses to die, let Arroyo carry it alone, or hug and die together.

Anyway, in James' eyes, there is no difference between the two options!

Outside the court, amidst the boos of the fans and the audience, Jerry Keelon could only bite the bullet and make adjustments, allowing Stevenson and Arroyo to switch defenses against James. He could only hope that Stevenson's defense would bring him Come to surprise.

Although the Jazz's bench is sitting on the outside defensive leader Lagabel, but the Jazz can't lose offense because of defense.

Just defending, you can't win this Cavaliers team with good offensive talent.

Lagabel's defense is amazing enough, but the offense is much inferior to Arroyo's. At least, the simplest and most important pick-and-roll. Currently, the Jazz's outside line only shows a bit of talent and strength from Arroyo. .

Lagabel and Stevenson are still good at fighting and defending, and they cooperate as a team. These four words are still too far away for the two of them.

The Jazz's defense was forced to adjust, and the entanglement between Stevenson and James officially kicked off.

James dribbled to the frontcourt organization, and Stevenson jumped excitedly to defend.

There is no compromise, and the strategy of preventing breakthroughs and investing is to go straight up and fight hard.

Head-to-head, close defense, and no chance for James to attack.

Stevenson didn't know what was going on, anyway, the blood in his body was boiling, and there was always a voice in his heart: kill James! !Destroy the little emperor! !
James had a serious face on his face. In the pre-match analysis by the tacticians, he had actually practiced Stevenson's strategy of defending against James.

After all, Arroyo's physical talent is there, and if he defends James all over the court, the Jazz will die ugly.

Therefore, it seems natural to use Stevenson to deal with it.

Because Stevenson is the top perimeter defensive player of the Jazz, and his physical condition is not inferior to James. After all, James' physical talent potential is top-notch, but he has not yet grown to his peak.

Although Stevenson is also a high school student participating in the draft, he has already played in his third year, and his physical fitness has developed to a certain extent.

Even if he is better than James, it won't be a surprise. Everyone has experienced the stage of youth and immaturity. There is no guarantee that his debut will be a peak and invincible existence.

It's no surprise that James' physical talent is so good.

Dribbled the ball with his back in the middle, James squeezed a step, Stevenson remained motionless, and moved the ball laterally, Stevenson followed closely, turned around and crossed the dribble to change directions, trying to use his skills to break through, Stevenson's footwork was flexible , lowered his body, blocked James' footsteps, and prevented James from running away.

In desperation, James could only make a three-point shooting posture holding the ball.

Forced out the extraordinary moves like worshiping Buddha. After all, James was born as a point guard. These fancy moves are still stored, but they are not used much, and they are more used to force them.

It is more efficient to use the body to force it, and it is not easy to make mistakes, but it does not mean that James will not use it.

However, when Stevenson saw James' action, the corners of his mouth curled up, his eyes glistened, his body became short, he shifted his half body, aimed at the basketball with a diagonal stab, stretched out his right hand, and slapped it precisely.

Snapped…

If the steal is successful, I can take advantage of the situation and quickly counterattack. With James desperately chasing, what kind of posture will I use to draw this wave of offensive and defensive attacks to a wonderful and magnificent end?

Stevenson stretched his big hand into James' arms, and at that moment, he thought a lot!
This is the sweetheart of heaven, the little emperor James that the whole media is admiring, the face of the future NBA league.

Now teach James a lesson, that kind of carefree mood must be unparalleled and wonderful!
James was a little depressed. He just beat Arroyo hard, no matter how he played!
How come it feels like you have run into a hedgehog when you switch to Stevenson's defense?
There are thorns all over the body, no matter how you bite!
James, who was somewhat unstable, did not choose to pass the ball, but chose to resist.

As a result, after the previous back-up and face-up singles failed one by one, James chose to take risks and play fancy techniques, although there was a risk of a quick counterattack after being intercepted.

However, this trick can also be used to worship Buddha and surpass others, stage a good show of dredging the bottom and turning the corner in an instant, and make Stevenson's efforts to defend desperately be in vain.

Unexpectedly, Stevenson reacted quickly, rushing out like a cheetah waiting for its prey.

How can it be?

James is also a bachelor, reacting instantly, changing his movements, risking his injured body, sending his body up, and at the same time, shooting towards the basket, making an immediate shooting posture...

(End of this chapter)