NBA: I am the card dealer

Chapter 253 The sliding shovel trick is here!

Amidst the quarrel.

cleveland.

Quicken Loans Arena.

The sixth game between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally arrived.

The scene is still crowded, and they all look forward to this game, and the team will advance smoothly.

Once you fall into the tiebreaker, it will be really dangerous.

The right time, the right place, the right people, psychological advantage, home court advantage, morale, everything is lost. Can you beat the Miami Heat who have lost three games in a row just by focusing on touch alone?

To be honest...

No matter how much they love Cleveland fans, they may not have the confidence anymore.

Frank said that the last game was the Cavaliers' last chance, but the public generally believed that this sixth game was the Cavaliers' last chance to advance.

Playing at home, there is still a way to retreat, and the Big Three are in good condition. These are all favorable factors for the Cavaliers to end the battle in Game 6.

During the appearance ceremony, the knights indeed regained their fighting spirit, jumped out, gathered together and shouted loudly, looking like they were united.

At least……

That's what it looks like on the surface.

The starting lineups of both sides remain unchanged, and Shumpert is still entrusted with important tasks.

The opening scene.

The Cavaliers were indeed full of momentum, beating the Heat 8:0.

This opening made the scene very excited for a time.

But soon, Xue Liancheng used his invincible vision to help his teammates score two goals in a row.

Then he used his running position to score a three-pointer and a mid-range shot.

In this game, his touch finally picked up and he was able to deal with Shumpert much more easily. He no longer had the situation of being unable to make shots or pass the ball.

And it's not over yet.

Wade also used his speed and breakthrough skills to score 6 points in a row.

A 15:2 attack wave knocked the knight unconscious in one fell swoop. Even if the advantage was gone, there was an extreme power outage.

You know, the Cavaliers are equipped with the Big Three.

Whether it is James, Irving, or Love, they are all famous scorers in the league, and they once averaged 20+ per game.

Even Love, who is the most frustrated now, was still the top scorer with 26.1 points last season and the fourth in the scoring list.

result.

However, during this period, only 2 points were scored, and even these 2 points were scored by Mozgov.

You can imagine how bad they feel.

Blatter reacted quite quickly and immediately called a timeout.

Adjust back and see immediate results.

Irving and James completed the pick-and-roll and rushed in. Finally, James completed the attack to the basket and got two free throw opportunities.

The Heat's strategy has always been like this, they would rather foul than let you score easily.

James suffered greatly.

Fortunately.

James was relatively stable this time and made two free throws steadily.

The bleeding was finally stopped.

But the fans at the scene had no time to be happy.

The Heat relied on Xue Liancheng's tearing space to launch a wave of 7:0 small attacks.

Even PJ Tucker, who had an extremely ridiculous touch in the last game, also scored a three-pointer.

Everyone in the Heat is feeling fully recovered, and the result is that the Cavaliers' defense is starting to leak again.

22:12

The first quarter was only half over.

Another 10 points behind.

At the same time, the Heat scored 22 points, which was just over six minutes!

According to this trend, he is going for 40+ in a single quarter again, and he can compete with Xue Liancheng in the first game of his comeback.

Blatter called another timeout.

After coming back.

The Cavaliers' players seemed to be a little impatient, and their defensive intensity increased in vain. The physical contact and confrontation instantly became intense.

But the referee didn't blow it, and I don't know what he thought.

in this way.

The shooting percentages of both sides have dropped sharply.

wrong……

It should be said that only the Heat's shooting percentage is declining, and the Cavaliers are unable to decline.

In addition to scoring 8 points in the opening game, he continued to have diarrhea after that. He played the music of blacksmithing for several minutes and practiced turning back and forth. He only scored 4 points, 2 of which were obtained by James' free throws.

With this hit rate, how can there be any room for decline?

Obviously, the Cavaliers are trying to bring the Heat down to the same level as them, and compete with who can strike the iron better.

Next, the sound of muscles clashing began to take over.

but……

The Cavaliers' strategy of defending Xue Liancheng alone remains unchanged, which makes Xue Liancheng the thorn in the side.

Although Shumpert's defensive intensity is also very high, his defensive effect is not bad.

But Xue Liancheng is the one who won the MVP after all. The average of 23.2 points per game is not something that can be obtained casually. His offensive ability has been verified.

Especially with the evolution of prediction ability, hit rate bonus, and 100% hit skills, his singles ability has made a qualitative leap.

The reason why he was so embarrassed in the first three quarters of the last game was not only because Shumpert was more restrained in defending him, but the point is actually that his touch was really bad.

It can even be said that it is extremely bad.

Even if his skill evolution is successful, it still doesn't make him decent, so you can imagine how bad his hand feels.

Thinking about it from another angle, without the substantial improvement brought about by his skills, his performance in the first three quarters of the last game would have been absolutely disastrous.

In this game, his touch has recovered a lot, and he has used his ability to predict the situation to escape from the position and attack the mid-range, which has achieved certain results. As long as there is an open opportunity, he can basically seize it steadily.

Shumpert was relatively easy to deal with, and he was able to handle it with ease.

The first quarter ended with such a collision.

Xue Liancheng played the entire first quarter, making 9 of 6 shots. While scoring 16 points, he also sent 3 baskets.

This quarter... it should be said that the second half of the first quarter, relatively speaking, became his personal show.

Helping the team continue to expand its lead at 36:22, from the original 10 points to 14 points.

The fans at the scene didn't understand it at this point.

Xue Liancheng has performed like this, but he can't even double-team?

Idiot?

This is watching the team being stabbed to death by Xue Liancheng alone!

In fact, what the fans don't know is that if double-teaming is used against Xue Liancheng, the consequences will definitely be more serious.

It is very likely that the Heat will run for 40+ in a single quarter, or even reproduce the 50+ single quarter when Xue Liancheng came back in the first game...

why?

Because Xue Liancheng's greatest strength is actually not his singles offense, but his unrivaled vision and ability to read the game.

From the beginning of this game, the rest of the Heat were in a very hot state, as evidenced by their 22 points after half a quarter.

As long as they double-team Xue Liancheng, someone will definitely be missed, and Xue Liancheng's insight will definitely give the ball to him immediately. With the rest of the Heat in such a hot state, they can instantly defeat the Cavaliers. The defense turned into a hornet's nest.

In the first quarter of Game 52, the Heat scored points in a single quarter. Once it explodes, their offensive firepower can instantly destroy your confidence.

It's a pity that fans don't understand these things.

They only saw the team trailing by 14 points, and they only saw Xue Liancheng score 16 points in a single quarter.

And just this, they couldn't accept it.

Fortunately, in the second quarter, Irving was upbeat and scored 6 points in a row, bringing the point difference back to single digits.

The condition of the rest of the Cavaliers is also gradually improving.

Looking back at the Heat, the feel has begun to decline again.

Especially the few people who came on the bench were just messing around, making mistakes and making mistakes.

Even if Wade rushed in desperately, he couldn't help them.

As a last resort.

Si Bo asked Xue Liancheng to come back in advance.

In fact, this problem persists throughout the season. After Xue Liancheng takes a break, the team will fall into offensive chaos from time to time.

Or to be more precise, they were unable to adapt to not having Xue Liancheng feeding the ball.

Although Chalmers is a point guard, he is an offensive player and mainly outputs firepower when he plays.

of course.

Chalmers' ability to organize passes is not without merit, but compared with Xue Liancheng, he is not at the same level at all.

This resulted in a sudden power outage when the Heat connected and rotated.

Once you get used to it, things will get better gradually.

But now it's the playoffs.

It was the sixth game of the Eastern Conference finals. We were trailing 2:3 and could fall into the abyss and die at any time.

Spoelstra didn't have the patience to let them adapt slowly.

In the last few rounds, when it didn't work, I immediately made substitutions.

This is where there is no room for error.

After Xue Liancheng returned, the Heat's offense became smoother.

Both sides came and went, and the fighting was extremely fierce.

In this case, no one dared to change people easily, so they caught a few main players and ravaged them.

The Heat's Xue Liancheng, PJ Tucker, Wade, Ibaka, and Gasol are all starting, but they don't dare to take it easily.

of course.

Given the endurance of Wade's knee, Spoelstra sometimes sends Batum up to top him.

As for the Cavaliers, it's mainly Irving, Shumpert, James, and Love.

As for Mozgov, when the frame protection cannot play a role, he will use TT Thompson.

Basically, in the second quarter, it was just such a rotation.

Both sides are fighting tooth and nail, and no one dares to take it lightly.

Finally the half ended.

The Heat still lead by 60 points at 53:7.

It is equivalent to being beaten 6:0 by Irving, and the point difference is maintained in this range.

The strength of both sides is basically evenly matched.

of course.

Mainly because Irving of the Cavaliers exploded.

That's right!

Irving scored 20 points at halftime, rivaling Xue Liancheng's performance.

Even looking at the entire series, Irving's state is very impressive, especially the two games in which Xue Liancheng came back, with 32 points in one game and 33 points in the other. While scoring high points, he was also very efficient.

In addition to Irving's own explosive state, it is mainly related to the Heat's defensive strategy.

The Heat's defensive tactics have always been consistent, and that is to strangle James.

As soon as James breaks through with the ball, he will be double-teamed and blocked layer by layer, waiting for James to come in.

Even if James seizes a flaw and comes in, he will be immediately followed by a fierce foul and will not let you score easily at all.

The Heat have arranged such a tight defense against James, and the blockade will naturally become weaker against the intensity of other people's defense.

It's equivalent to letting others go.

And Irving is the biggest beneficiary.

There is really an illusion of doing whatever you want.

Looking back at the Cavaliers' defensive strategy, it is also obvious.

That is to strangle other people and cut off Xue Liancheng's passing route.

in this way.

On the offensive end, the person who benefits the most is naturally Xue Liancheng.

In one-on-one situations, Xue Liancheng can also do everything and score high scores repeatedly.

of course.

<divclass="contentadv">The first three quarters of the last game were purely due to poor touch, otherwise... they wouldn't be so passive.

so.

The defensive tactics of both sides are very clear. The Heat's Spoelstra does not believe that Irving can kill people, and the Cavaliers' Blatt does not believe that Xue Liancheng can defeat his team by himself.

result.

For now, Spoelstra is undoubtedly correct.

And Blatter paid the price for his stubbornness.

Xue Liancheng can really kill people with his own strength.

The third quarter started quickly.

The two sides are still locked in hand-to-hand combat and cannot extricate themselves.

The game was choppy and constipated, with no flow at all.

Just when everyone thought that the next step was going to be a hard battle.

The situation changed suddenly.

Xue Liancheng and Gasol were in a pick-and-roll. After the block, Gasol did not slide down as before, but pulled out.

Mozgov, however, made a delay as before.

This gave Gasol a semi-open opportunity.

Xue Liancheng passed the ball without hesitation.

Gasol made a three-pointer.

Neutral.

then.

Xue Liancheng still picked and rolled with Gasol, but the difference was that Gasol chose to go down.

Although Mozgov still chose to delay, he did not dare to delay for too long.

It's just such a gap.

Xue Liancheng distributed the ball to Gasol.

As a result, Gasol didn't catch the ball and pushed the ball back with one hand.

Xue Liancheng, who was advancing with inertia, continued to go deeper.

then.

And suddenly lobbed one side of the basket.

Gasol just happened to press there. After receiving the ball, he ignored James's defense and hit the board into the frame.

Passing the ball back and forth, both of them were traveling, and the pass was so fast and urgent that no one expected it.

As a result, Gasol not only easily scored the ball, but also caused James to foul.

2 + 1

The score difference was suddenly widened to double digits.

The fans at the scene were stunned.

But it's not over yet.

Pause back.

This time the Cavaliers were prepared. After Xue Liancheng and Gasol completed the pick-and-roll, Mozgov directly blocked the opponent.

Xue Liancheng gave the ball to Gasol to support him.

Then move.

Complete cross-over off-ball screen with Wade.

Xue Liancheng suddenly turned back and Gasol got the ball.

Without hesitation, he took off and shot a three-pointer.

and also……

The point difference came to 14 points.

At this time, I don't know if there was too much pressure, but the mentality of the Cavaliers' players was a bit broken, and they made outrageous mistakes.

The Heat play defensive counterattack.

Xue Liancheng and Wade formed a mutual exchange of information this time.

In the end, Xue Liancheng went straight into the penalty area.

Passed to PJ Tucker who was left unattended.

PJ Tucker hit another three-pointer.

17 points difference.

The fans at the scene held their heads.

This is...a sign that the situation is over!

next round.

Irving wanted to force a breakthrough, but the lever didn't work.

come back.

Xue Liancheng rushed forward with the ball and used continuous pick-and-roll screens to finally help Gasol get a mismatch opportunity.

Xue Liancheng gave the ball without hesitation.

Gasol lived up to expectations.

Pressed over and scored with a small hook.

19 points.

This time, it was the Cavaliers players' turn to lose their mentality.

The entire bench was silent.

The players on the field also had their eyes distracted.

From the current situation, they will be extremely dangerous, and they will only be able to cheer up.

The Cavaliers called timeout again.

This time, Blatt seems to have gone all out, and even played in a small lineup like Irving, Shumpert, JR Smith, James, and Love.

It is clear……

They no longer care about defense, they just focus on offense.

But as soon as he came up, he was hit hard.

James burst in and created space.

But J.R. Smith, the crazy knife, only came on the field with his nerves and left the knife on the bench.

Three irons.

Off-site attack and defense.

Xue Liancheng rushed forward with the ball, and the attack finally came.

Obviously.

Blatt realized that the team's defensive end was leaking everywhere, and it was useless to restrict the passing route now. He simply let it go to see if it was possible to disrupt the Heat's rhythm.

result.

It's of no use.

After Xue Liancheng sent the ball out, he caught it back and then directly signaled Gasol to block the position.

Now they have an absolute advantage inside, and they would be a fool not to take advantage of it.

really.

Gasol faced J.R. Smith and shot directly in front of him.

Hit steadily.

JR Smith's presence seemed not to be affected at all.

21 points difference.

There are 3 minutes and 07 seconds left in the third quarter.

This is the rhythm of finishing the calf!

The Cavaliers attack.

The Heat directly shrunk their defense.

Since you don't feel good, bet you can't make the shot.

The result is true.

Owen scored suddenly.

Shumpert also hit the frame with a three-pointer.

Look back.

Gasol was very sensible and immediately went to the sideline to block the position.

This time it was James to defend.

But it's no use.

Gasol is now not only big and tonnage, but also very flexible on his feet.

He pushed James two steps and suddenly turned around.

Then go straight to the box.

James was blocked and James was not given any chance to catch up.

Seeing that he was about to make a flying dunk, PJ Smith made a fierce foul when Gasol took off. He jumped up and went straight to Gasol's arm.

But Gasol's touch was soft enough. The ball bounced around the basket a few times and actually slipped in.

2 + 1

Just as the Heat and others were rejoicing, they suddenly discovered that Gasol was lying on the ground.

what's the situation?

Xue Liancheng was confused.

He had been paying attention to the ball bouncing around the frame and did not notice what happened to Gasol.

of course.

He caught a glimpse of Gasol falling to the ground, but it was normal for him to fall to the ground when attacking the basket, so he didn't take it to heart.

Now that Gasol fell to the ground and didn't get up, he realized the seriousness of the problem.

He quickly gathered around and asked, "Mark, how are you?"

At this time, Gasol could only cry and slap the floor, but did not answer their questions at all.

Xue Liancheng's heart tightened, something was going to happen!

He didn't expect it to be so serious.

Subconsciously he looked up at the big screen.

at this time.

The big screen was replaying the round just now.

After Gasol turned around and passed James, he faced JR Smith and made a flying dunk.

And JR Smith ran for Gasol's arm.

It did hit.

The two also collided in the air, and JR Smith was directly knocked back.