The NBA's opening sling against Chris Paul

Chapter 8 Crisis of Trust

Crawford's series of cross steps and crotch changes are dazzling, and Rivers on the side is also tense.

There is no way, although I don't like it, but the suspect doesn't need it, and the employer doesn't suspect it.If you use him, just use him for a while, after all, this buddy can share.

Griffin hadn't got the ball for half a day, and he reached out at the top of the arc, struggling to hold Tony Allen, and Crawford gave him a look.

Yes, just glanced at him, bent over and accelerated in, a beautiful pick, the ball scored!
It's that simple, without a single pass, without passing through the hands of any teammates...

"Damn, damn, I spent a long time trying to get the ball to get the ball, just to make a wedding dress for someone else." Griffin gave him an annoyed look.

Crawford just shrugged his shoulders, as if to say, "No way, big brother, that's the way you are."

Li Ming took the ball and rushed to the basket to meet double-teams. He didn't have a chance to make a shot, so he returned to the three-point line and dribbled again to wait for the opportunity.

Hollins hopped his feet anxiously on the sidelines. He wasn't Rivers. He was an old-school coach who advocated sharing the ball. The ball must be passed and everyone involved.

He yelled at Li Ming, his veins were exposed, and he made gestures. Li Ming didn't hear clearly, but it was definitely not a good word.

Li Ming looked up at the timer, there were 9 seconds left, he had been dribbling alone for 15 seconds, and he hadn't passed the ball yet.

Randolph on the inside was about to start a fight with Jordan, and the position under the basket was more like a wrestling match. Griffin also stood with one foot in the paint, waiting to make up the defense.

"Damn, it's not that he is not keen on defense, why is he so active today."

Li Ming quickly searched the few memories about Griffin in his brain, "That's right, he's just defending against the last attack at most."

Tony Allen yelled, gesturing to catch the ball and interspersed back and forth at a 45-degree angle.

"Yes." Li Ming rushed into the basket with a cat waist, jumped back against the defense, and threw the ball just when Griffin's fingertips were about to touch the ball.

The ball goes in and the man lies on the ground.At this moment, the word "God of Basketball" is all in my mind.

Yes, this is the stunt that Mr. Joe is famous for, "the back jumper." Of course, you can also call it the "lying back jumper." This action has a strong requirement on the strength of the waist and abdomen of the player.

The arena was quiet for an instant, and it took a long time for it to become restless. Everyone really feasted their eyes tonight.

"Quickly return to defense, quickly return to defense." Just as the home team cheered, Crawford had already completed a fast break, yes, like a bolt of lightning.

"It won't work like this." Li Ming gritted his teeth, and looked in the coach's direction. Hollins didn't look at him for three seconds and then nodded silently.

Hollins slowly raised his hands, making a two-three look, and other players on the field also responded to this expression with embarrassment. They knew that now was an unavoidable moment.

Yes, the Grizzlies have finally come up with a "two-three defense" formation.

This is to crack the opponent's breakthrough method. Of course, the risk is that the opponent's outside three-pointer may become the key to killing the game. Choose one of two poisoned wines, and now is the time to gamble.

"Let me tell you first, I will only do three rounds at most. If the three rounds are ineffective, I will change to man-to-man." Tony Allen walked in front of Li Ming and said viciously.

The Grizzlies served, Li Ming took the lead, and the continuous shaking and dribbling tore through the Clippers' defense. Randolph followed up and easily wiped the board with the ball.

It's time to test the defense.

"Shaq, is this the rhythm of zone defense?" Barkley took a sip of the bottled water in front of him contemptuously.

"Yes, okay, audience friends, now the Grizzlies have resorted to a defensive formation to deal with the Clippers' Chris Paul. Obviously, he is going to cut off Paul's passing route and greatly reduce his breakthrough."

Shaq visibly raised his volume by a notch. Obviously, he also responded with suspicion.

"Currently, Huaxia players Lee and Tony Allen have mentioned going online, and the remaining three Rudy Gay have settled down one by one. Everyone lowers their focus and waits for it.

Uh...it looks very intimidating. ’ Barkley did his best to hide the fact that he had laughed out loud, his cheeks flushed.

"It can be imagined that Coach Hollins used such a defensive lineup after some ideological struggle. After all, the Clippers have two shooters on the outside, Crawford and Randy Foye. Both of them have long-term three-point shooting. A top shooter who maintains above 39%. Coupled with Griffin's restraint inside, it seems that they can only pray that they will not be accurate." O'Neal's evaluation is very pertinent, and he also holds such a defensive lineup. pessimistic attitude.

The audience in the field also held up various title boards and plastic sticks in their hands to cheer for their home team.

Crawford entered the half court with the ball. He glanced left and right and passed a one-handed pass to Randy Foye on the left. Randy Foye could only dribble the ball to Tony Allen's airtight defense. Takes two steps back, leaving space to jump up and give the ball to Jordan.

Jordan turned around to face Randolph and gave Griffin an inside cut. Griffin lightly stretched his arms against rookie Arthur and made a very elegant one-handed layup...

Suddenly, a black shadow patted the ball down, "Zach, wow, this black bear showed its sharp claws."

Shaq has never concealed his appreciation for Zach Randolph. Yes, he is also a top insider, and he vaguely saw the shadow of himself in Randolph.

The falling ball was caught by Crawford, who calmly glanced at Li Ming in front of him, "Hey, kid, the NBA has never been what you think, I'm going to beat you down."

"Damn, why are you such a narcissistic guy, and I don't like this." Li Ming laughed secretly in his heart, but his body instinctively took a big step forward.

Crawford ignored his entanglement, pulled out on the spot, and made a free and easy shot, "It's not that simple." Li Ming jumped up with all his strength, but the force was too strong, he couldn't control his body, and directly moved towards Crawford. Ford pressed down.

"Oops, I was fooled." As soon as he landed, the referee blew his whistle, fouled outside the three-point line, and made three free throws.

Crawford was lying on the ground, clenched his fists, and a charming smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Don't be discouraged, you almost guarded me." He patted Li Ming's shoulder lightly, killing people, damn it.

"Jamal's experience has helped him. He may be the best one-on-one player in this league. Even Kobe can't completely guard against him. Lee has tried his best." Shaq took it easy to answer.

Hollins' face was livid, sweat dripped from his forehead, the bench was silent, and the players dared not look the coach in the eye.

The players on the field were fine. They knew that Li Ming couldn't defend Crawford alone, so they didn't criticize him too much.

Even Tony Allen stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, indicating that fouling was the right choice, and it was better than letting him take a three-point shot calmly. At least it could disrupt his rhythm and prevent him from feeling so fast stand up.

But the more this happened, the more Li Ming felt uncomfortable. He hoped that everyone would demand more from him, so that his sense of existence would be stronger.

He needed that feeling of being needed so much.Thinking of the dispensable existence in his time, he loves the present moment even more.

"I will definitely guard against you. Don't hide." Li Ming suddenly walked near the free throw line and said loudly into Crawford's ear.

Yes, everyone present heard it, even the audience on the sidelines could clearly hear it.

(End of this chapter)