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Chapter 77 Christmas War ([-])

The Cavaliers attacked. James held the ball in the middle of the frontcourt and forced a breakthrough to the right. During the march, McGrady's defensive center of gravity shifted. He stopped suddenly, then dribbled the ball behind his back to the left. To the right, take advantage of the momentum and accelerate directly into the penalty area.

McGrady is extremely explosive and has a good defensive awareness. He closely followed James who forced a breakthrough without losing his position.

Facing James' sudden stop and change of direction while walking, he quickly adjusted his center of gravity and turned back to chase.

However, I didn't expect that James made a lot of changes, and he paused for a while. The change of rhythm, and the acceleration of a change of direction, one slow and one fast, not only made McGrady's center of gravity unable to turn back, but was almost knocked down. .

When he adjusted his center of gravity and turned around to look back, he saw that James had already picked up the ball in two steps, jumped up, stretched his body in the air, and slammed the basketball into the basket with one hand.

4 to 2! !
On the commentary stage, Barkley had an incredible expression on his face and exclaimed: "My God, what did I see? James' extraordinary skills can still be so meticulous? The control of the rhythm is too subtle. Go! Almost knocked McGrady to the ground.

After getting rid of the defense cleanly and neatly, he was also unceremonious. He showed his good tricks and staged a tomahawk-style snap button, showing his domineering! ! "

Kenny Smith nodded with a smile, and added: "Judging from James' current singles ability, he is already comparable to top stars such as superstars Kobe and Tracy McGrady. In addition to his unparalleled basketball talent, his basketball skills are also honed so superbly. Really eye-catching.

However, after suffering such a big loss, how will McGrady respond to the next ball?Rod Strickland dribbles the ball steadily across the half court, or McGrady singles out, catches the ball and faces the box, what?Straight to the pull-up jumper..."

On the court, Rod Strickland distributed the ball to McGrady in the frontcourt according to the tactics, and opened up space by running.

After catching the ball, McGrady didn't even have the slightest hesitation, and directly in front of James, he made a three-pointer with a jumper.

Facing the sudden attack, James couldn't react for a while, and couldn't move his body. He watched McGrady in front of him, pulling out his hand for a three-pointer, and the arc of the basketball flying out was very flat.

McGrady is 203cm tall, has outstanding jumping ability, and has a very long wingspan of 22cm. Not to mention, the offensive choice this time is very simple.

James' height is also 203cm, and his height is not dominant. Even if he reacts in time and pounces on him, facing a sudden shot with such a high shot point, he can only pretend, helpless, and can only pray for McGrady's three-pointer Hit rate is not allowed.

There was a clear and crisp sound of wiping the net, breaking James' fantasy, the basketball fell into the basket with precision, and hit a three-pointer steadily.

4 to 5! !
McGrady put his index finger on his lips and made a gesture of celebration that booing was prohibited, which attracted cheers and applause from the fans outside the stadium.

"McGrady's scoring title didn't come because of a false reputation, it was done with one shot and one shot. Although James' offense is also very good, but the defense is still a bit tender.

How will James respond if he can't keep up with McGrady's offensive rhythm with two goals in a row?What will happen next time? Will you come back?During the Christmas battle, being teased one after another, you probably feel uncomfortable, right? "Barkley fanned out to describe what James and Tracy McGrady were thinking, wishing that they would fight each other with fists and fight back and forth.

In the transition between offense and defense, James dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, glanced at Lin Bai on the right, immediately lowered his center of gravity, and broke through to the right with the ball.

At the same time, Lin Bai, who was on the right side, suddenly moved, made a counter-run, turned and ran towards the middle.

Rod Strickland kept within the three-point line, and immediately turned back to chase, but saw James holding the ball, dribbling the ball behind his back, passing the ball behind his back, and blocking his way forward , to complete the defensive cover.

The top arc of the three-point line, when the ball arrives, Lin Bai catches the ball, bends his knees slightly, and jumps up lightly. His long body blooms in the air, and a series of numbers appear in his eyes.

65…72…81…68…76……

Lin Bai's breath was very steady, and he had a good grasp of the rhythm. When the number 81 jumped out, he directly pulled the basketball away from his fingertips, and the basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air.

From running position, catching the ball, jumping, shooting, a series of movements, there is no half point redundant, clean and neat, and the final shot is also very comfortable.

swish
The basketball fell into the pure white net with precision, and there was a burst of water splash.

The basketball went through the heart, the hand went up and down, and the three-pointer was hit.

7 to 5! !
"The back pass is very good!!"

"Great [-] point shot!!"

Back on defense, James and Lin Bai clapped hands and praised each other's skills.

Barkley curled his lips, and said with dissatisfaction: "James is too puzzled. He actually chose to split the ball at this time instead of going one-on-one to pay back to McGrady. He has lost the courage of a superstar.

Now it's the Christmas War, thousands of eyes are staring at him, how can he choose to retreat?This is too cowardly! ! "

Kenny Smith shook his head and said in disapproval: "James' choice is not to be cowardly. He and McGrady have different playing styles and are not the same type of player.

In addition to scoring points by himself, James is also the organizational brain of the Cavaliers. He needs to thread the needle and connect the Cavaliers' offense in series.Although McGrady has a strong score and scoring points is as easy as chopping melons and vegetables, but his supporting organization is not outstanding.

You know, James' draft template is a magician who passes the ball elusively, and breaks through and divides the ball into a self-contained system.Lin Bai's excellent three-point shooting ability is different, that's really timid, and he really doesn't have the temperament of a superstar. "

Barkley knew that his partner was right, but reminded him critically: "Who said that McGrady's pass management is not good? I remember that after McGrady entered the league, the template was Pippen. Back then, the Bulls The team also wanted to swap Pippen and McGrady, but it didn't work.

When he came to Orlando, the Magic also regarded him as Pippen who assisted Grant Hill, but they didn't expect that Grant Hill's glass physique was full, but McGrady played Jordan's style of play. "

Barkley paused for a moment, and then said: "Again, James' style of play has changed, and the scene is getting more and more interesting now. Although there are no hot-blooded star chaotic singles, but the wonderful teamwork, role The indiscriminate entry of players makes the next battle situation more attractive and more exciting."

Next, the two sides fought wildly, you come and go, the rhythm is fast, and the scene is getting better and better.

The confrontation between James and Tracy McGrady made a gorgeous start for this feast of the Christmas game, attracting the attention of more fans.

James made breakthrough points, threaded the needle, and revitalized the Cavaliers' offense. Whether it was Ilgauskas' low-post singles inside or Lin Bai's rain of three-pointers under the three-point line, they all played brilliantly and made waves. Flowering situation.

However, McGrady used his unparalleled scoring performance like a godsend to deal with the Cavaliers without losing the wind.At the same time, it attracts most of the defensive energy of the Cavaliers. Occasionally, he can pass a brilliant pass, assist his teammates to score easily, and bite the score tightly.The score was not opened, and the two sides entered the anxious stage.

After the first quarter, Tracy McGrady showed his true colors. He made 8 of 6 shots and scored 16 points in a single quarter. He led the Magic to 28 to 30, only 2 points behind the Cavaliers.

(End of this chapter)