Basketball Dragon

Chapter 149 Core Responsibility

In a high-intensity game, the Cavaliers continued to rely on the firepower from the outside, while the Knicks took advantage of Ilgauskas' rest and took the time to hit a few good shots in the paint.

Rebounds are dominated by the Cavaliers, but most of the Knicks' insiders have a mid-range, hard to defend.

After James returned to the court, he began to attack tentatively, "Lee, I practice shooting more every day during this time, and your little trick will not succeed."

"I don't believe it. Are you trying to compete with me on long-range shooting?" Li Hai challenged.

James laughed. "I will not be fooled, I will lead the team to victory, whether it is a long shot or a breakthrough or other means."

As James said, he took a step back and made a mid-range shot. He looked a little rampant when he played, but he was actually very smart. He knew how to use his body and didn't mind playing tricks.

"You have to take precautions carefully."

Li Hai's dribble suddenly accelerated, and he took a big step forward. James reacted extremely quickly, and immediately moved quickly to get in front of Li Hai.

Li Hai made the appearance of making a strong hit, but it was a fake move. The ball in his hand had already appeared in the hands of Jaylen Rose on the other side, and Jaylen Rose made a steady mid-range shot.

Jaylen Rose returned from the last game, and the Knicks have a daily observation list. With the arrival of the playoffs, they have also begun to return to the team.

When Li Hai faced James, he didn't blindly fight hard, but he didn't stop attacking at all. He would also shoot decisively when he switched offense or when his teammates came to cover.

At the end of the first half, it was Li Hai's three-pointer that tied the score again at 38:38. The two teams still focused on defense.

Maybe it's more confidence in shooting, maybe it's the tactical arrangement to prevent injuries. In this game, James reduced the number of breakthroughs. This is good news for the Knicks. Even if James is not particularly accurate in free throws, James, who is less lethal, is less threatening. Some.

At halftime, both teams provided some summaries of the first half.

Therefore, after the start of the second half, the defensive strength of both sides has not decreased at all, and the pertinence has become stronger.

In addition to James, the Cavaliers, Larry Hughes also began to show good singles ability, or Larry Hughes does not need to face a defender like Li Hai, and has more opportunities in offense.

It's just that it's still difficult for the rest of the Cavaliers to get any chance to make a move. Even if the Cavaliers play very team at the beginning of the game, as the game progresses, sooner or later they will enter the star mode, or James mode.

This situation is more serious than other teams. James' style of play is the main reason. In addition, the configuration of the Cavaliers also makes them not have many choices.

In the second half of the third quarter, James made consecutive mid-range shots. The shooting rate can only be said to be mediocre. The Knicks took the opportunity to lead the score. Their style of play is actually very simple. The stronger the ability to create opportunities, the more difficult it will be to prevent.

Li Hai, Crawford and Nate Robinson all scored three points. When Li Hai followed James to rest, the Knicks had already led by 8 points.

When Li Hai and James were not on the field, the two teams were still fighting for the inside line.

The shrinking defense of both sides turned offensive centers like Ilgauskas and Eddie Curry into soy saucers.

The two can only help the team defensively, and Ilgauskas is much better than Eddie Curry in this regard, with excellent rebounds and blocks.

However, the Cavaliers' outside offensive power is obviously not the Knicks' opponent, so even if their inside defense is very deterrent, the Knicks are still leading.

James sat on the bench and watched the players on the court who were not strong enough. He was so anxious that he couldn't help biting his nails again, wishing he could return to the court immediately as usual.

However, the head coach of the Cavaliers, Mike Brown, is unwilling to take such a risk. He has greatly improved his record in coaching the Cavaliers this season, and the team is about to enter the playoffs. The regular season takes risks.

From this moment on, he will let James adjust his body to the best condition, so that this proud man can show his strength in the first playoffs.

Later than usual, the Cavaliers didn't let James play until about five minutes into the game, with the Knicks leading by seven points.

After James came on the court, he grabbed a backcourt rebound and came one-stop, venting his energy.

Li Hai also had no choice, his starting speed was slower than James, if the opponent had a chance to directly launch a fast break, he would not be able to keep up.

There are only a few in the league where he can only see his back when running. The only exception is James on the front line. Even if Li Hai has a strong body, he is still very envious of James every time he fights. His physical fitness can be strong To such a balance, the alliance has only one.

During the Knicks' offense, Li Hai leaned against James after receiving the ball, and finally chose to split the ball. This time, Crawford missed the three-pointer.

The Cavaliers counterattacked, James hit two points again, and the gap in the score was only 3 points.

The Knicks requested a timeout, and Larry Brown said to Li Hai: "At this time, let me see your aggressiveness."

Li Hai nodded vigorously, because the advantage of physical fitness is completely invalid in front of James, Li Hai hopes that his teammates can maintain firepower on the offensive end, but he is one of the most important cores this season after all, and Marbury is still recovering In the game, he must stand up at the critical moment of the game.

Still relying on James with his back to catch the ball, this time the back hit was real. Li Hai felt that James was behind him like a wall. Turn back and shoot.

Li Hai's skills are very comprehensive, but most of the time he is more willing to rely on his physical advantages to increase the success rate, and he does less to increase the difficulty of betting on the hit rate.

But sometimes, since you know it will reduce your hit rate, you have to take responsibility.

James was also a little surprised to see Li Hai playing so tough, but his defense was still very good. Li Hai's strength was a little weaker, and he shot with iron.

The Cavaliers counterattacked, and Ilgaus Casla went outside and hit a shot, with only 1 point left.

If the Knicks' offense continues to fail, the advantage will be in the hands of the opponent. Li Hai just hesitated a little, but immediately firmed his eyes. This is not the first time he has done such a thing.

He was determined to get the ball. The ball just now made him find the feeling of back hitting. He leaned back, turned around with his strength and leaped high. Li Hai shook his wrist lightly, and the basketball fell towards the basket in a beautiful arc. .

(End of this chapter)