explosive dribbler

Chapter 116
Obviously, Harden is invisible in tonight's game, and the Rockets' offense is basically supported by Paul and the shooters.But the Rockets are still on par with the Magic in their prime, despite missing a big player in scoring.

What, compare a rocket with a combination of light bulbs to a magic trick?

If it was the Magic last season, it is of course impossible to compare the two teams.But the current Magic is not what it used to be. They have the strongest combat power in the Eastern Conference.

As we all know, Paul's single-core team can at least bring the Clippers to the top four in the Western Conference.And now the Magic is No.4 in the Eastern Conference. Why can't the two teams be compared?
An Xiaonan enjoyed the confrontation with Paul very much, he didn't understand why his cousin Cousins ​​hated Paul so much.Paul's small movements are all within the range allowed by the rules, and he can use small movements to reduce the disadvantage caused by his height. This is the performance of Paul's high IQ.

In the third quarter of the game, we will fight again in another place.There was a brief interleaving period between An Xiaonan and Paul.In other words, at the beginning of the third quarter, An Xiaonan was on the court but Paul was not.

In this way, An Xiaonan was facing Harden's Rockets.

Harden felt cold in the first half of the game, but the situation seemed to improve in the second half.Harden hit his first three-pointer in the second half, successfully tying the score.

But An Xiaonan's ability to read the game is not bad, and then Harden's performance on the offensive end was once again limited.An Xiaonan gradually found some ways for Harden to break through. Because Harden didn't feel like taking a step back, An Xiaonan focused his defense on Harden's breakthrough.

This effectively limits Harden's scoring, and Harden has no choice but to pass the ball to attack.But the effect of passing the ball is not good, and there are often some mistakes.

D'Antoni couldn't stand it anymore, so he replaced Paul.An Xiaonan faced Paul again.

"Swipe!" An Xiaonan broke into the inside lane, forcibly took advantage of Paul's height, and succeeded in shooting.

Subsequently, Paul took over the Rockets' offense.Harden is more about playing a supporting role.

As soon as Paul got the ball, he showed his infinite creativity, and made a breakthrough in a change of direction. An Xiaonan once again felt Paul's extremely calm footwork and insightful breakthrough.

Still can't limit Paul.

Paul also pays great attention to his health-preserving style of play. He rarely breaks through and enters the inside line, and mostly solves offenses in the middle distance or passing the ball.

Harden secretly slandered in his heart: Is he bewitched tonight? Why can’t my teammate make a pass, but Chris’s pass is a sure hit...

"Swipe!" Tucker made a three-pointer from the bottom corner!
An Xiaonan secretly thought it was bad, the score has already been overtaken by the Rockets.

An Xiaonan once again increased his investment in offense, just in time, Gordon was replaced.An Xiaonan and Gordon staged a pick-and-roll cut-in alley-oop dunk, a shocking Ango connection.

Even Houston fans applauded the lob dunk.

Paul singled out An Xiaonan!
An Xiaonan's position is relatively forward. After all, Paul has become one of the best three-point shooters in the league since he came to the Rockets. An Xiaonan dare not let Paul have a chance to shoot.

But Paul directly broke through with one step, using the strength of his buttocks, he squeezed An Xiaonan away one step at a time.

An Xiaonan is absolutely sure that Paul's lower body strength is better than Westbrook's.

But An Xiaonan didn't lose his defensive position because of this, and still pestered Paul.

But Paul didn't panic at all. His steady cross dribble and his body tonnage advantage made An Xiaonan unable to make a steal even if he wanted to.Moreover, facing a slippery smart guy like Paul, once he makes a move, he will definitely be tricked into a foul.

Paul suddenly bowed to Buddha, and An Xiaonan subconsciously raised his hand.At this moment, Paul suddenly changed direction, slapped the ball forward with his left hand, bent down, and directly broke through An Xiaonan's armpit!

An Xiaonan was taken aback. Looking back, Paul had already made a layup while holding down the 24-second prompt.

"brush!"

Paul has scored 16 points and 10 assists tonight!
Now there are seven minutes and 55 seconds left before the end of the third quarter, and the Magic trails by two points 70:72.

"Defense! Defense! Defense...!" Houston fans also began to cheer for the home team.

An Xiaonan dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and then implemented the established tactics.If facing the Rockets last season, this tactic is absolutely effective.But after Paul came to this team, he brought earth-shaking changes to this team's defense.

The 33-year-old Paul's single-defense ability is obviously not as good as Mad Dog Beverly, but he has made the Rockets' defensive system more mature and has a wider range of influence on the Rockets' defense.

Therefore, this tactic of the Magic returned in vain.In the last seven seconds, An Xiaonan could only play singles.

It's useless to play small and big. Now the Rockets are crazy and dead, with Tucker as the center...

Can only single Paul.

An Xiaonan dribbled the ball back and forth in front of his body. Seeing that time was running out, he suddenly feinted and accelerated his breakthrough.Paul's pace was very steady, and he could keep up with An Xiaonan's speed in one step.

An Xiaonan's body suddenly leaned towards Paul, and then the two bodies collided.This is real hand-to-hand combat!

An Xiaonan was at a disadvantage!

After the collision, Paul, who had a more stable center of gravity, only took half a step back.But An Xiaonan lost control of the center of gravity, took two steps back and barely controlled the ball.

Paul seized the opportunity of An Xiaonan's unstable dribbling, and immediately rushed forward to press An Xiaonan.An Xiaonan was barely able to control the center of gravity. At this time, Paul rushed over and interfered with a small movement. An Xiaonan screamed inwardly, and immediately lost control of the ball.

Paul cut off An Xiaonan's ball with a single knife, and the referee didn't blow his whistle because the ball was not fouled at all.

Paul grabbed the ball and rushed forward. An Xiaonan quickly reacted and chased after him.The current Paul is no longer as fast as lightning in the past, An Xiaonan quickly caught up with him.

But Paul had already judged An Xiaonan's position, changed direction and dribbled the ball to avoid An Xiaonan, and then saw Ariza rushing to the bottom corner beside him...

Throw the ball directly, and the passer is left-handed.

An Xiaonan was taken aback. If he was asked to pass the ball with one hand with his left hand, he would never be able to pass the ball so powerfully and accurately as Paul.He had to admire Paul's ball nature.

Ariza received the ball, and the frontcourt fast break got an open three-pointer!

There are absolutely no two-pointers for three-pointers.

This is the magic ball theory.

Ariza made a slight adjustment, then jumped up and shot a three-pointer.

The ball drew an arc in the air and "swiped" into the net.

(End of this chapter)