Thanos

Chapter 125 The first three-pointer
James holds the ball and controls the field.

Ye Heping had a hard time defending one-on-one.

Coupled with Alexander's fiery touch, Kobe didn't dare to help defend at will.

With the cover of the big Z, James accelerated into the inside and scored a layup.

11: 5.

This ball is very critical, and the momentum of the Lakers just got up again.

Kobe attacked with the ball and singled James at a 45-degree angle inside the three-point line.

Don't look at James is very strong, but still can't stand Kobe, Gooden immediately rushed out to attack.

Bryant reacted quickly, and before the two formed a double-team, a back pass was passed to Odom who was emptied.

Big Z rushed over, but it was obviously too late, Odom had already made a move.

This is a half-stop, which is usually the kind that must be scored.

But Odom turned out to be short, and very short, short to the point of impotence.

The ball fell directly into Big Z's arms, and even Big Z was a little confused, is this TM okay?
"The feeling of the Lakers is no longer cold, it's frozen!"

Big Z reacted and immediately handed the ball to James, and the Cavaliers played a counterattack fast break.

Seeing that James had started to speed up and was unstoppable, Ye Heping could only choose to foul.

The ball was dead, Tang Shuai called a timeout.

"Uh……"

Tang Shuai didn't know what to say at first.

The strength of the team is fine, the tactics are fine, the chances are all played out, but the last shot is missed, what do you think can be done?
But basketball is a sport where you have to put the ball in the basket. If you can't make a shot, then everything is meaningless.

"If you can't shoot from the outside, you all attack the inside for me!"

"If you can't make a shot, you should focus on defense and defend the Cavaliers so that they can't make a shot."

……

Back from the timeout, James made one of two free throws, but his free throws were still really bad.

12: 5.

Kobe implemented Tang Shuai's tactics and rushed inside when he came back.

The Cavaliers double-teamed immediately.

Kobe couldn't get in, so he quickly passed Atkins.

Atkins broke through again, but was also blocked by the Cavaliers.

If the Lakers can't make outside shots, the Cavaliers can shrink the defense without any scruples.

This is a vicious cycle. The more you fail to make shots, the more people will shrink, and they will all be crowded under the basket. How can there be room to break through?
After several attempts, the Lakers still had no chance to make a shot approaching 24 seconds.

Kobe had no choice but to choose to force the shot, which was seriously missed under the double defense.

In addition to slow lateral movement, James' height, wingspan, jumping, straight-line speed, and confrontation are all excellent.

Coupled with the fact that he had good physical strength when he was young, he was extremely active, and he was also the best defensive team all year round. Coupled with the help of his teammates, it was difficult for Kobe to get benefits.

"The Lakers must have someone stand up, and someone must be able to make long-range shots."

"If things go on like this, they will die more and more. You must know that Big Z and Gooden have good interior defenses. It is impossible to attack the interior without opening the exterior."

"But Kobe is strictly guarded, and others can't make shots. This is a desperate situation!"

"My grand knight is destined to succeed in revenge."

"My emperor will realize the pre-match bragging. As expected of Zhan Huang, he will do what he says!"

"My emperor is awesome."

……

The Cavaliers' fast break, James assisted McGinnis for a layup.

14: 5.

The Lakers attack.

The whole team was a little confused, Atkins and Odom were not even willing to run, they were afraid of getting an open ball and not making a shot.

But two people are not included here.

Kobe, Ye Heping!

Kobe will never admit defeat, even if he fails a hundred times, he will launch 1 and [-] charge.

And Ye Heping knew that he had to stand up and do something at this moment.

It so happened that Ye Heping knew exactly what he should do, even though he had never done it.

Kobe's breakthrough was still double-teamed.

Because the rest of the Lakers didn't feel good, the Cavaliers used a three-man double-team outrageously. This is to completely strangle the Lakers.

But the NBA is like this, the opponent will not pity you because you have problems.

On the contrary, once your problem is exposed, the opponent will grab you and beat you hard, and beat you to death.

Kobe couldn't find an opportunity and was forced to pass the ball.

Outside the three-point line, a tall figure stood there, catching the basketball firmly.

Ye Heping, a large open space with no defense.

Alexander hesitated for a moment, but finally did not pounce.

It is recorded in the tactical manual: Ye Heping has no three-point shooting ability, and has not shot a three-point shot so far this season.

So Ye Heping had enough time to adjust, take a deep breath, aim at the basket, and shoot!

Cavaliers head coach Paul Silas is overjoyed, are the Lakers being beaten?
The Lakers do need three-pointers, but you need to find someone who can shoot three-pointers.

Ye Heping has played for half a season, but he has never shot a three-pointer. If he is asked to shoot, is it not that he is out of his mind?
The trajectory of the ball was not correct, and finally hit the blue frame.

"He sure as hell can't shoot [-]s."

Regardless of the fact that the three-pointer is only a little longer than the mid-range shot, it is not a skill at all.

There are many players in the NBA who can shoot accurately in the mid-range, but they can hardly shoot three-pointers.

Mike Bibby, Juwan Howard, Kevin Garnett…

I know some people want to say that Jordan is invincible in the middle distance, and he broke the record with three-pointers and set the lowest record in the three-pointer contest: 5 points.

But this list does not include Jordan. Go and see Jordan's three-point shooting percentage in the playoffs and finals, and you will know why God is God.

Paul Silas was even happier, hands folded, sure of winning.

The state is not good, and the players are still knocked out. Is it reasonable for the Lakers not to lose?
But at this moment, the bounced basketball fell down again and fell into the net bag.

Swish!
14: 8.

Ye Heping made a three-pointer, the first three-pointer in his career, and he scored the first time.

Coach Silas looked dazed. He used to hold his chest confidently, but now he kept rubbing his eyes, thinking he was wrong.

When he saw the scoreboard changed to 14:8, he was sure he was right.

But Silas didn't panic, and immediately walked to the sidelines and shouted: "Don't panic, this is a bad luck! Keep shrinking the defensive line, he can't make the second shot."

The Cavaliers players breathed a sigh of relief.

Alexander, who was in charge of defending Ye Heping, let out a long breath: he is worthy of being the head coach, but he is more calm and powerful than himself.

Looking at the trajectory of this ball, it is indeed a bit bad, and it was very lucky.

Ye Heping will definitely not shoot a three-pointer!

Knights attack.

Big Z continued to come up to pick and roll James, but it was impossible for Ye Heping to trip over the same stone twice.

Ye Heping prepared in advance, bypassed Big Z, and continued to keep up with James.

Big Z's pick-and-roll failed, and he immediately retreated to the basket.

James singled out Ye Heping, changed directions continuously, and then made an accelerated breakthrough.

But Ye Heping moved sideways at a very fast speed, firmly blocking James.

James made a breakthrough to no avail and handed it over to McGinnis at the last moment.

McGinnis barely made a shot and was rebounded by Ye Heping.

(End of this chapter)