super heavy artillery

Chapter 402

A long-awaited battle is about to begin.Therefore, the atmosphere in the Staples Arena is very lively.The fans discussed with each other the recent performance of their favorite stars, which teams will stand out in the next game and so on.

This year's All-Star Game is indeed a game that all audiences around the world are looking forward to.Long before the start of the season, the NBA officially announced the reform plan for this season's All-Stars.The official canceled the east-west competition, and changed the captain to select people in order to build the team.The two teams then face off representing different charities.

From the selection of the two sides, it can be seen that the two captains' team building ideas are very clear.One gives priority to guard players with excellent scoring ability, and the other gives priority to forward players who can attack and defend.In the end, they formed two teams with very different styles, but both were very strong.Of course, in the end, it depends on the game between the coaches of the two sides and the performance of the players on the court.

In fact, for these players, they are very familiar with each other.Even players such as An Luo, Embiid, Dragic, and Towns who were selected for the first time are no exception.After all, birds of a feather flock together, and people form groups.We are all capable players, and with sympathy and mutual respect, we can naturally play together.

Westbrook still takes special care of his little brother.He could see that An Luo was not used to it, so he stayed with him all the time.Even if they are not on the same team.

In the commercial league of the NBA, although the interests involved are quite serious, there is never a lack of warm scenes.When Yao Ming debuted on the All-Star stage, he was very nervous at the beginning to catch the ball.Kobe rubbed Yao Ming's shoulders to relax him.What Westbrook is doing now is exactly the same as Kobe.

The 2018 All-Star Game officially began with the end of "Star-Spangled Banner" by Stace Ann Ferguson.

The starting players of both sides gathered in the middle circle.Embiid and Davis handle the jump ball.In the end, Davis, wearing Cousins' No. 0 jersey, made a move and helped James get the ball for the first offense.

He's not alone in wearing his teammates' jerseys to games.As early as the 2000-2001 season, O'Neal wore Kobe's jersey in the game, using this behavior to support his teammates and satirized the injustice of the league's penalties.But in the All-Star Game, it was the first time.It can be seen how deep the relationship between Davis and Cousins ​​is.

After James took control of the basketball, he handed it over to Irving.

From the very beginning of the game, everyone noticed the difference in this All-Star Game.

Compared with previous games, the players on both sides are really serious about defending.In this regard, Antetokounmpo of the Curry team was very positive when he came up.Under his defense, Durant had no choice but to pass the ball out.After Westbrook received the ball, he threw the ball against Harden.Although Harden did not have the advantage when facing Westbrook, his defense still played a role.

The ball finally hit the iron.

Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound over his teammate Embiid's head and then handed the ball to Harden.Facing Durant, the latter failed to break through several times in disguise, so he had to pass the ball to Curry.

At this time, Curry's position is not bad.Westbrook was blocked by Embiid, but he didn't post it for a while, giving him room to shoot.Of course Curry didn't miss it, he shot immediately.

But the result was the same as Westbrook's shot.However, Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound while surrounded by James and Davis.Although cut from behind by James, he still controlled the basketball.Moreover, he is about to make a strong layup.James and Davis immediately double-teamed up.

The positions of the two of them are very stuck, which shows that they are seriously defending.

However, Antetokounmpo shook his hand and passed the ball to Embiid who followed up.At this time, Embiid is in an empty state, so don't score too easily!It can be seen how broad Antetokounmpo's field of vision is.

Davis retreated in a hurry, stretched out his right hand and went straight to the basketball in Embiid's hand.But not only did he fail to stop the ball, he also made a foul for nothing.Embiid is also too steely, supporting Davis' right arm directly, and dunking the ball in with both hands.Also got a free throw opportunity.

After scoring the first point of his career in the All-Star Game, Embiid was also quite happy.He laughs and high-fives Antetokounmpo who throws him the pass.Then he stood on the free throw line and threw the ball very easily.

"boom!"

Missed!
The rebound was caught by Davis.He swung his right arm directly and threw the ball to Westbrook near the center line.After the latter received the ball, he rushed directly to the basket.It was as fast as a bolt of lightning.But Harden did not give up on defense. He was always stuck on the right side of Westbrook, preventing him from laying up in the most familiar direction.

However, this is an All-Star.Westbrook is not a rookie who doesn't know how to play.He had already seen James following behind.So after he crossed the free throw line, he slammed the basketball onto the backboard.

This is not a mistake!The rebounding basketball happened to be caught by James who flew into the air.After that, he swung his right arm, and a powerful windmill dunked successfully.

The bench players of the James team had already stood up before this, and until James dunked, they began their own performances-waving towels and showing expressions.

This buckle is indeed too explosive!In yesterday's slam dunk contest, there was a chance to get full marks.

Looking back, Harden fired from beyond the three-point line.Although the defensive intensity of the James team has caused him a lot of trouble, he can still handle it properly with his ability.

Facing the defense of his second brother Westbrook, he resorted to his tried-and-tested Harden-style step-back three-pointer.After a series of fake moves, he directly distanced himself from Westbrook, and then shot.

His kind of ball is really hard to defend.And once the defender moves too much, it is easy for him to seize the opportunity and make a foul.

Westbrook is like a mirror.So he didn't rush to get started, but just tried his best to interfere.However, it didn't work.

"Shh!"

The ball is in!
In the next few minutes, the two sides can be said to be incompatible with each other.Especially on the defensive end, they have done a particularly good job.Although the All-Star game is an exhibition game, judging from the reaction of the audience, everyone still likes this kind of real game.Of course, there is still a performance.

(End of this chapter)