roccoschili Chapter 691 Don't Be a Hero, Everyone
Chapter 691 Don't Be a Hero, Everyone
Chapter 691 Don't Be a Hero, Everyone
The game came to the most tense round.It's finally time to decide the winner!
Lowry suppressed the time until the last 10 seconds before the halfway line.Although the basketball is in the hands of Lowry, whether it is the players on the court or the audience watching the game, few people think that Nurse will pin his hopes on him.Not to mention the consistent impression Lowry has left in the playoffs over the years, based on his performance in this game alone, he will definitely not be expected to be high.
Not surprisingly, the Raptors will definitely hand the ball to Leonard in the end.As the head star of the team, he must take on such responsibilities.Of course, he also has that ability.After all, Leonard did that not too long ago.Embiid's tears made all Torontonians full of confidence in him.
The Thunder's defense also revolves around Leonard.Paul George is in charge of marking him, and Grant and An Luo are also paying attention to him at all times.As long as the ball is in Leonard's hands, they can double-team in an instant between them, or even two people together.
Gasol Jr. pulled to the top of the arc.He received his fifth foul of the game shortly after the start of the fourth quarter. In such a difficult situation, Nas insisted on letting him sit on the bench for half the game. Gasol Jr. can play at the most critical time.It now appears that Nurse's approach is very prescient.After all, although Ibaka is in good condition, Gasol's one-handed support ability and three-point shooting ability are much more helpful to the team at this time.
Lowry did not rush in under the cover of Gasol Jr.He knew it was useless.Now that they are 3 points behind, the opponent is naturally eager for him to rush in for a layup.The Thunder's defense is almost all on the three-point line. After all, scoring two points in this situation basically has nothing to do with the outcome of the game.Lowry swayed left and right in front of Gasol, then accelerated and retreated towards the left rear. Then, he jumped up and made a shooting motion.
This startled everyone.After all, everyone's focus is on Leonard.Westbrook rushed forward, but soon, he found that the other party had shot a feint.Just as Lowry withdrew, Gasol Jr. began to move in Leonard's direction.And the latter is also leaning towards the top of the arc.At this time, the Thunder's Adams was already shrinking towards the basket, and Grant stared at Gasol Jr.After all, there was still some time when Lowry made the move.Once the goal is not scored, rebounds are the key to the two sides' competition.
Gasol made an off-ball screen for Leonard, and continued to move to the left at a 45-degree angle.Leonard took the opportunity to get rid of Paul George's defense and gained space to catch and shoot.In fact, Paul George has already realized Leonard's idea, but Gasol's pick-and-roll has too much influence, and he didn't even go around it in advance.But the good thing is that Grant made up for it, but he didn't miss anyone.
Lowry passed the ball to Leonard before he landed. He just tried it. Since Westbrook had already pounced on it, he naturally didn't need to take a risky shot. Anyway, there was enough time.The ball was in Leonard's hands, and the Thunder players became nervous all of a sudden.Leonard's lore goal in the Eastern Conference semifinals shocked them very much.Paul George didn't switch defenses, and followed Grant to double-team Leonard.
So far, the tactics of the Raptors players have basically been the same as everyone expected.At the critical moment, there is no problem at all to hand the ball to the most stable star.Next, it depends on Leonard's performance.
But An Luo felt there was a problem!Since everyone knows that Leonard is such a big threat, Nas should also know it.Moreover, he knows better than anyone else what his players are capable of, and he also knows that the Thunder will definitely not let Leonard shoot the ball.Then why did he have to let Leonard complete the final attack?He can make Leonard the target that attracts the defense and create opportunities for other players.
So while An Luo has been paying attention to Leonard, he is also paying attention to Gasol's movements.Among the five Raptors players on the field, An Luo believes that the most likely shots are Gasol Jr. and Lowry.As for Danny Green, who has always been known as the top 5D, his performance in these few games is not bad, but his three-point shooting percentage is indeed a bit appalling.At this time, Nass would not let him take risks.Lowry didn't make a shot, so there was only a little Gasol left.
An Luo has made the most correct choice at critical moments of the game more than once because of his intuition.So he has always trusted his intuition, and this time is no exception!
Just as everyone was focusing on Leonard, Gasol moved quietly to the left at a 45-degree angle.Seeing this situation on the sidelines, Dorovan hurriedly stood up.He hurriedly yelled at the players on the field, telling them to defend Gasol Jr.But at this time, Paul George had already double-teamed Leonard with Grant, and the Thunder only had An Luo left in the area to the left of the three-point line, and he still had to stare at Danny Green in the bottom corner.
Leonard sure enough passed the ball.According to Nurse's tactics, he completed his task beautifully.But it is a pity that Gasol had an accident when receiving the ball.
Just when Leonard passed the ball, An Luo in the bottom corner threw Danny Green directly and rushed towards Gasol at a very fast speed.
"Snapped!"
A crisp sound of palms slapping the basketball sounded on the court, followed by a rush of sneakers rubbing against the floor, and everyone on the court was thrown off their feet.
An Luo took the ball before Gasol Jr., and then Leonard, Paul George, Westbrook, Lowry, including An Luo and Gasol Jr. all rushed towards the orange ball that bounced to the center line. ball.
However, time did not give the Raptors another chance to make a shot.Although in the end Leonard grabbed the basketball and threw the ball to the basket, the clock was running out.
Westbrook was very excited, he pushed An Luo hard, and immediately gave An Luo a big hug.Subsequently, Paul George, Grant and others also joined the ranks of celebration.A group of people formed a circle, head to head, dancing quite happily.
(End of this chapter)