The NBA's opening sling against Chris Paul

Chapter 46
"Carlos, focus and don't be influenced by him." Belinelli yelled at his teammates while interspersing, cheering him up.

Gibson is a very quiet person. Although he has a fierce face, he is silent when faced with the provocations of Guy and Li Ming. He just stands quietly under the basket and holds his position. To help teammates defend.It's the kind everyone likes.

Li Ming didn't make things difficult for him, because he would only face him when changing defenses, and usually the two of them played in different positions.

The concept of the fourth position and the fifth position in the Bulls are very vague, which also gave the Grizzlies' main insider Zach Randolph more opportunities to rest, and won precious time for his physical recovery.

"Lee, let them see your strength, go, go up." Zach Randolph signaled Li Ming to lead the defense, don't just stay inside and wait for the opponent to break through.Although people are off the court, they still worry about the team.

Li Ming hadn't adjusted his breathing due to the offensive and defensive consumption just now. He just stood near the free throw line and waited for Belinelli who held the ball. Belinelli looked at him but gave the ball to Boozer on the other side. you.

"It's still coming, I really don't know how to die." Li Ming once again called Guy to switch defenses with himself, but Guy ended up lightly and pulled aside with a smile.

This time Boozer caught the ball face-to-face and made direct contact with Li Ming.

Li Ming kept waving his right hand, chanting words in his mouth - I don't know if Boozer understood it, but I really felt a little bit worried about him.

Boozer glanced at him and made a shooting motion. Li Ming didn't take off, but just tightly covered his upper position.

Seeing that Li Ming wasn't fooled, there were boos off the court, and Boozer couldn't control that much anymore, so he gritted his teeth and grinded in.

"Duang!! Duang!!" Although Li Ming tried his best to protect his heart, he was still in pain from being pushed. The two of them are still clenching their teeth and insisting.

Boozer finally rolled to his favorite position and stood still with his hands together.

"No matter where he is under the basket, he will always turn from the left. This is an open secret known by the entire league." Li Ming quietly flashed a half-length distance to tempt him to shoot from the left.

Boozer caught a glimpse of this gap, without hesitation, he turned sideways and hit the board.

"Fuck your sister." Li Ming yelled and appeared from above him. He had put all his strength into the ball, and it was too late for Boozer to dodge, and his body fell uncontrollably.

If he didn't make a move, he would be violating the law, so he could only make a move, and was caught by Li Ming, who was a latecomer.

A clean hot pot flew five meters away. The ball was so powerful that Guy, who was closest to the ball, couldn't pick it up and watched it go out of the line.

"Oh!!" Just as the Grizzlies' bench was cheering.Li Ming, who was running back, suddenly bent down with a distorted face.Clutching his ankle in pain.

Hollins took advantage of the situation and called a timeout. Guy stepped forward and did not rush to move his position, but bent down to ask him about his situation.

"What's the matter? Lee, is there any reaction? Move a little to see if the bone is hurt?" There was eagerness on his face.

Randolph also rushed into the arena immediately, dragged Li Ming's head, tried to make him lie flat, and did not let that foot exert force, so as not to aggravate the injury.

Li Ming turned his foot a little, and it seemed that he didn't hurt his bones. Through the slow-motion playback of the scene, it turned out that when he fell, he stepped on Boozer's foot, and his ankle turned nearly 90 degrees.

That's why the sudden pain hit. This ball is hard to say. If it is serious, it may hurt the ankle, and it will take at least a month of injury. However, if some force is relieved at that time, it may be better. The pain of swelling is indispensable.

"Lee's ankle has an obvious flip. It seems that he will not be able to play tonight. I just hope his injury is not too serious." As a professional player, Larry Bird is the one who can best understand these injuries. psychologically traumatized.

Yes, the psychological oppression is far stronger than the sensory one, and it can even affect a player's career.

Li Ming motioned to pull him up, Randolph pulled him up, and slowly helped him to sit on the sidelines. Just as they left the court, the United Center Arena suddenly heard thunderous applause.

This is rare in away games. Obviously, this desperate Saburo-style defender has won their favor, reminding them of their team's favorite Derrick Rose, and sincerely hope that injuries will stay away from them.

Guy carefully helped Li Ming untie his shoelaces and take off his socks. His ankle was obviously red and swollen. The team doctor came up and sprayed it a few times.

There is an unwritten rule in the league that the team doctor cannot communicate with the players himself, and can only discuss the injury situation in depth with the team manager and agent.

Judging from Hollins' relaxed expression, the situation shouldn't be that bad, but he won't play tonight just to be on the safe side.

Li Ming was very disappointed, and vigorously smashed the towel on the bench to vent his inner emotions.He still wanted to play, but the coaches ignored him, and for him, it was good to have no bones.

It's just a chance to continue to recover from injuries and learn more about the team's tactical system and running positions.This is already a blessing in misfortune.

Arthur on the side kept touching Li Ming's head. He really wanted to say some comforting words, but his mouth was clumsy and he grinned at him tightly, showing a mouthful of white teeth.

A few rookies on the bench who hadn't been able to get playing time for a long time took the opportunity to get together to show friendship in a timely manner and build a closer relationship.

The guys here probably want to take the opportunity to please, so they can catch more passes from him in the future.

Li Ming kept panting heavily, and beads of sweat kept oozing out, dripping onto the floor in front of him. The specific results would not be confirmed until tomorrow's NMR report.

As long as the result is negative, there is no injury to the muscles and bones. It is an ordinary tear injury. With the physique of a professional player, it can be cured after a week or two of rest.

Coupled with the blessing of the system, it is estimated that after two or three games at most, Li Ming will be able to enter the team roster and stage the return of the king.

However, he originally thought that it would be impossible to make a miraculous appearance like the Celtic Paul Pierce. After all, Pierce said in an interview that he just wanted to take a shit, and Li Ming was really injured. Coach He will not take the player's career to risk.

What's more, the current Li Ming is an indispensable part of Hollins' tactical system, and the prototype of the three-back system has initially taken shape.

When the timeout expires, the game continues. The camera cuts to Li Ming on the bench. He droops his head, staring blankly at his teammates running, frowning from time to time. I don't know whether he is worried about the situation on the field or not. Because of the pain in my ankle.

Li Ming's injury put Coach Hollins' three-back tactics to a great test. When the opponent saw Li Ming off the court, he immediately replaced Nate Robinson, who was more aggressive, to strengthen the impact on the basket.

Conley seemed a little powerless in the face of Belinelli and Robinson's double-teaming, and his mistakes began to increase on the court. Ruhr Deng took the opportunity to hit again and again, taking advantage of the situation to regain the lead.

By the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies were 77 points behind 84 to 7.

(End of this chapter)