roccoschili Chapter 639 Carrying out the play grabbing to the end
Chapter 639 Carrying out the play grabbing to the end
Chapter 639 Carrying out the play grabbing to the end
It all happened so suddenly!Even D'Antoni didn't expect that Gordon would appear in that position.He did not and would not arrange such a tactic.After all, no one would dare to empty Paul George at that time.
But in many cases, the outcome of things determines the correctness of the initial choice.If Gordon's reaction slows down a bit, Westbrook will pass the ball immediately as soon as he empties Paul George.Allowing Paul George to get a vacancy is not necessarily a little weaker than An Luo in terms of lethality.Even if it's half a beat, it's enough time for Westbrook and Paul George!
The result now is that Gordon steals the ball.While helping his team remain invincible, he also firmly grasped the initiative in his hands.
The sudden change of the situation caught everyone off guard.More than ten seconds ago, Thunder still had a big advantage, but now, it suddenly became the disadvantaged side.Now, all the pressure came to Thunder.If they don't want a night of hard work to go down the drain, they have to put on their best performances.
Therefore, while D'Antoni is intensively arranging the next lore tactics, Donovan is also analyzing to his players how to defend next.He didn't seem nervous, and said calmly to An Luo and the others:
"Ann, you have to make sure that James can't shoot. This is not an easy task, but we have to do it..."
"Russell, Chris is a master of pick-and-roll tactics. Once he misplaces Steven, we will be very passive. You must pay attention to this, and return to the defensive position as soon as possible..."
"Paul..."
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Donovan spoke quickly, reminding each position of the things that need attention.However, An Luo felt that the more carefully Donovan spoke, the worse the situation would be, and the more worried Donovan would be.
"No problem, Billy!"
"Relax, boss!"
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An Luo and the others nodded in agreement after listening.All of them have a straight face.Being suddenly approached by the other party like this, no one would feel comfortable.
Returning to the game, the players of the Thunder took their positions.An Luo stood in front of Harden, staring at him.After playing against Harden for more than a quarter, no one understands better than An Luo what the consequences will be if the basketball is in the opponent's hands.
Capela was arranged by D'Antoni to serve on the sidelines. With his height and vision, he is a very stable choice.Adams naturally stood in front of Capela, with his hands wide open, constantly interfering with him.The other players ran quickly when the referee's whistle sounded.Thunder players followed closely behind and were very active.
An Luo has always been stuck between Harden and Paul, he feels that his task is too difficult!
"They will definitely give the ball to James!"
Westbrook warned An Luo before the timeout ended.Indeed, at critical moments, superstars always have more ways to score.Although Harden was a bit soft before, his performance at critical moments in these two seasons has been very good.
Harden quickly shuttled through the crowd, An Luo followed behind, bypassing obstacles again and again, always following Harden closely.Everyone else is doing the same thing.They don't give each other a chance at all.When the game is about to end, the referee generally doesn't care.This has brought greater trouble to the Rockets.Especially Harden and Paul, there is absolutely no way to get the ball.Seeing that the time for the 5-second serve is coming.D'Antoni now has his tie crooked on the sidelines, but there's nothing he can do to help his players.Moreover, there is no pause, so I can only worry.
At the critical moment, it was Gordon who stood up again!
He made a big circle, from the right side of the court to the left side, then ran out from the top of the arc, and finally returned to the right three-point line, grabbing the ball before Paul George who went around Tucker and chased him.After receiving the ball, Gordon slapped the basketball on the floor at high speed, and flew towards the right corner.
One step, two steps.Standing still on the left foot, retracting the right foot quickly, and exerting strength, the whole body is pulled up directly.
Gordon is going to make the best shot!
When the Thunder put all their attention on Harden and Paul, they made Gordon the man who had a chance to be a hero.
After pulling it up, Gordon shot.Facing Paul George's outstretched long arms, he didn't hesitate at all.
The basketball brushed Paul George's fingertips and flew towards the hoop.Perhaps because he was afraid of being destroyed by the opponent, Gordon specially shot the arc a little higher.It can be seen that this is not a ball thrown indiscriminately.
"Shh!"
The ball went in!Gordon has truly become a hero in Houston!
For as long as 3 seconds after the ball was scored, the Chesapeake Energy Arena was silent.No one could believe that the game would turn out like this.
The on-site commentary yelled "unbelievable" over and over again, and the Thunder players looked at each other, at a loss.Only Donovan has not lost his sense of proportion at this time.He yelled loudly at his players: "Quick serve, give it to Ann, give it to Ann..."
At this time, Westbrook reacted.In order to complete this shot, Gordon did not deliberately control the time.Therefore, when he made the shot, he still gave the Thunder 7 seconds.
"Hey Ann!"
Westbrook rushed to the bottom line in one step, then picked up the ball and threw it to An Luo.After the latter received the ball, Paul and Harden double-teamed it in an instant.Facing these two guys, An Luo didn't dare to be brave.He quickly passed the ball to Westbrook, who caught the ball and started running wildly.
It's too late to find teammates at this time!Time passed quickly, Westbrook pulled up more than a meter away from the three-point line, and shot the ball with a horseback archery.
When the basketball is still rising, the time is cleared.At this time, everything is on this shot.Everyone focused their eyes on the orange shadow, some expected it to enter, and some prayed that it would not enter.
Thunder players like An Luo were extremely nervous.If this goal is scored, then there is a chance to start again.But if you don't make it, you can only play the next series with a big disadvantage.
The basketball flies so slowly that a few seconds feel like centuries have passed.Finally, a dull voice reached people's ears.
"boom!"
Disappointment instantly spread throughout the Chesapeake Energy Arena and even the entire Oklahoma City.Donovan put his head in his hands and looked helpless.
(End of this chapter)