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Chapter 158 Peyton, hold the game!
After the pick-and-roll, Payton threw off McGrady and broke through inside.

Immediately caught in the siege, he took a step outward, raised his hand and made a fadeaway jumper.

After all, O'Neal was not very resolute in his pounce.

Strictly implement the tactics of shrinking the inside line.

This is a question of improvisation.

Reasonably, the tactical goal has been achieved, forcing the Sonics to shoot away from the basket.

It's just that Payton can't help but rely on his personal ability to score the basketball.

Swish-!
"Payton is in very good condition. The other stars in the team are regressing, and only he is improving. This is very scary." Kenny Smith boasted.

9 to 10! !
At the beginning of the game, the two sides played back and forth.

Off the court, Li Mu was very indifferent.

What is fighting now is endurance. In this regard, Li Mu feels that he can do it, and the team must be stronger than the Sonics.

Bang-dang-!
Maggette's mid-range shot missed.

His physical talent is amazing, his physique is strong, and his style of play is strong. Unfortunately, he has not yet practiced shooting, and he will only hit the basket.

If it's more than shooting, it's his weak top.

Helpless, Miller, Jackson, and Reid are all rookies, and they defend a lot.

Maggette averaged 22+ per game at his peak, and with another year of debut, Li Mu naturally chose the best.

With Hill and McGrady, it doesn't feel hard.

Just can complement each other.

The only thing that gives Li Mu a headache is that his shooting is too bad.

It's the same with the golf skills, I only use my body to play.

Wen Baker grabbed the rebound and the Sonics attacked.

Seeing that the Lakers blocked the inside line, it was difficult for Payton to break through, so he continued to play a pick-and-roll tactic.

This time, cooperate with Wen Baker.

After the screen, Payton was flanked, but did not pass the ball to Wen Baker.

This person can only eat cakes now, and there is no room for insiders.

In addition, the pick-and-roll tactics are nothing more than false moves.

Payton sent the basketball beyond the three-point line.

After all, he can't shoot three-pointers well, but that doesn't mean his teammates can't.

Barry catches the ball, raises his hand for a three-point jump shot...

Maggette pounced.

Swish-!
Accurately hit the three-pointer.

There are many players named Barry in the league, and they all have one characteristic, that is, they can shoot three-pointers.

However, Brent Barry is the best Barry besides his father.

Three-pointers have always been his stable scoring point.

He was able to start because Payton couldn't play three-pointers well.

Just right to pair with Barry.

9 to 13! !
The Magic fell behind, and the score was pulled apart.

Duncan stood up and reached out for the ball directly.

McGrady was forced and couldn't pass the pass. Fortunately, he could transfer the ball to Hill.

After receiving the ball, Hill did not break through.

However, the defensive Mason had to guard against Hill's breakthrough.

Opening up the space and attracting the defense, Hill calmly passed the basketball to Duncan.

Catch the ball with your back, feel the position of the defender on your back, and suddenly shake your shoulders.

Duncan showed to go in, locked the position, bang, swish twice, and saw another hit.

11 to 13! !
"Duncan stay on!
In the power forward position, few people can prevent his offense in singles.

This does not include me. "Barkley explained seriously.

Kenny Smith didn't give face, and broke through Barkley's statement face to face.

"You remember, the Rockets you were in couldn't get past the Spurs.

I just can't figure it out, if Duncan shoots in front of you, how do you defend at your height?
This situation is the same as Wen Baker, and he is 10 centimeters shorter than Wen Baker.

How did you do it, guarding against Duncan like this? "

Don't expose it or be a good friend.

After all, he was no longer at his peak at that time.

"Who knows, you can be afraid of my name!" Barkley remained stubborn.

Kenny Smith is not easy to break him.

In any case, Duncan is really powerful.

Wen Baker was out of shape and drank alcohol, which couldn't be prevented at all.

The Sonics attack.

Payton gave the ball to Ewing.

Bang-dang-!
Hit the iron.

After all, Ewing's fuel tank was running low.

It can be amazing occasionally, but it can't last forever.

Joining the Sonics, he is now averaging only 10 points and 9 rebounds per game.

Without Van Gundy's offensive tactics, all the ball power is concentrated on the star's blessing, and Ewing's data quickly plunged.

In the Sonics, Payton is in charge.

Still a point guard who can compete for the top 5 scoring champions, Ewing's data will naturally drop.

Not to mention, his efficiency is not high.

O'Neal grabbed the rebound, quickly split the ball, and played a quick counterattack.

Payton pounced on McGrady.

Unfortunately, Hill can also handle the ball.

The energetic Maggette received the ball in the frontcourt, dribbled a step, rushed into the penalty area, and after a physical confrontation with Barry, he dunked the basketball into the basket with both hands.

Brent Barry's physical fitness is very strong among white people. He has won the slam dunk championship.

However, compared with a muscular man like Maggette, he was far from enough.

The body is his rice bowl for playing.

It can't be stopped at all.

13 to 13! !
The two sides returned to the same starting line again.

However, this is only in the score, and Ren can see it in the scene.

The Sonics struggled, and the Magic had the upper hand.

On the inside, with Ewing's occasional flashes absent, and Wen Baker still not sober, the Sonics gradually became a little bit unsupported.

Outside, Barry and Mason have no advantage against Hill and Maggette.

The entire Sonics team is all based on Payton's strong personal ability.

It is indeed the number one controller in the league today, and its strength is very strong.

In the next game, the personal ability of the magic star broke through the supersonic defense.

However, the Supersonic's offense was somewhat stumbling, but, relying on Payton's personal drive, it actually bit the tail of the Magic tightly.

This is too strong!

Li Mu shook his head.

Also know where the problem is.

Don't ask, just ask Hill.

For example, Zhang Fei and Lu Bu were singled out, and they were evenly matched. Guan Yu went to help, but still failed to win Lu Bu.

At this time, Liu Bei also killed the past.

Good guy, Lu Bu is ready to attack Liu Bei, and the rhythm is completely controlled by Lu Bu.

In other words, Hill has not yet adapted to the 3D style of play.

With him on the court, it looks like the Magic's lineup is amazing.

In fact, Hill is Crouching Dragon.

After the first quarter, the score was 29 to 28, and the Magic only led by 1 point.

Payton performed superbly, making 7 of 5 shots, 4 of 3 free throws, scoring 13 points, 5 assists and 2 rebounds. With his personal ability, he held the first quarter of the game.

In the second quarter, Li Mu let Duncan and McGrady continue to play.

Bring on Armstrong, Miller and Magloire.

This lineup is not much different from the starting lineup.

McMillan can only fuck Payton. With or without Payton, the strength of the Sonics has two dimensions.

Ewing and Wen Baker, leaving only the younger Wen Baker.

In, Ruben Paxson, Gerani McCoy and Shamond Williams.

Paxson averaged 13 points and 5 rebounds.

McCoy averaged 4.5 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Shamond had 5 points and 2 assists.

In this lineup, only one and a half can play.

A Peyton + half a Paxon.

Compared with the rotation lineup, Li Mu felt that the game was stable.

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(End of this chapter)