The NBA's opening sling against Chris Paul

Chapter 43 Three Minutes of Changing Fate Against the Heavens
"Ruhr, you will defend the opponent's No. 7 in a while, don't let him get the ball on the third line, and block him." Thibodeau said loudly to Ruhr Deng, while gently stroking Belinelli's back.

When he touched it, Belinelli was even more uncertain. What's worse, the coach might have an opinion on his defensive performance.

Sure enough, after simply arranging a few small-scale passing and cutting tactics, Belinelli was firmly pressed on the bench, and the masked Hamilton appeared again.

Hamilton played again not to score points, but to contain the opponent's two forwards in the mid-range area. As long as Gay and Randolph can be pulled out, Boozer and Noah will have baskets Opportunity for the next vacancy.

Thibodeau is still very experienced, and he is still leading at this time, there is no need to fight the opponent for three-pointers, as long as the pass is passed to the inside, and a few steady shots can hold down the opponent's small flame.

On the other side, Hollins kept leaning over and talking to Randolph. The big black bear put too much energy into the defensive end. Although he kept wiping his body with a towel, beads of sweat still dripped from his forehead. Seep constantly.

Gay spread out on the floor, put his hands on the ground, and listened quietly to the coach's arrangement. Presumably, the coaches of both sides should bet on the inside players with greater confidence.

Li Ming and Conley were discussing something enthusiastically, gesticulating various moving gestures from time to time, and Bayless watched them quietly.

The whistle blew and the players came on the field. Li Ming continued to make free throws, adjusted his breathing and shot gracefully, and he made a steady pocket.

50 to 54, now the score is tight, the Bulls players dare not be careless, and quickly fall into the half court.

Li Ming kept a close eye on the newly replaced Hamilton, and kept a half-step distance from him. This half-step neither allowed him to make a calm move, nor prevented him from going down suddenly.

Noah kept changing positions in the paint, and it was not easy for him to bypass Randolph's stature.

But Boozer seemed much calmer, because this guy didn't move at all after reaching the top of the arc, always facing the basket.

He is not purely picking and rolling for teammates on the line, but he has been playing like this for so many years. As a top insider, he only has 2.3 free throws in a normal game, which is unbelievable. This is still in the case of playing 36 minutes a night data obtained.

"Come on, my grandma gets more free throws than him every night when she's on the court." Reggie Miller mocked the big man with a soft style to his heart's content.

"Well, yeah, if I were his height I'd dig in all night." Larry Bird on the side was also fanning the flames.

Luer Deng held the ball on the outside for too long, and still didn't have a good chance to pass the ball to his teammates, so he could only grit his teeth and break through the basket by himself.

But Noah, Randolph, and the newcomer Gay were already standing under the basket. There was really no room for him to maneuver, so he had to lean back and throw the ball.

Obviously, the difficulty factor of such a ball is comparable to exploring the moon, and it is reasonable to miss it.

The rebound was snatched by Noah, and he did not score again. Noah didn't make a shot for a long time, and his hands were a little cold.

Bayless flew in the crowd to grab this key backcourt rebound, and quickly dribbled the ball off himself.

Conley was the first to rush into the opponent's basket, but Hamilton was always standing by his side, and Bayless had to give the ball to Gay, who was in a better position.

Gay turned around 180 degrees and passed the ball smartly. Li Ming caught the high bounce basketball at the free throw line and was about to dunk it in with his teeth gritted.

Luer Deng behind him also took off, and when everyone was amazed at the speed of the two, Li Mingkong switched to his left hand and made a clean pick. The ball met the right side of Noah's face. Wipe the edge of the backboard.

Hit the board with a tricky angle and hit the net neatly.

52 to 54, only two points away, the atmosphere on the scene dropped to freezing point instantly, of course, for the home team.

Everyone on the Grizzlies bench shouted and waved their towels wantonly. Yes, they are gaining momentum now, and they have every chance to catch up and even overtake their opponents before halftime.

"This is how the world is like, because the home team's defensive attention is on Randolph and Gay on the inside, and Conley has most of the attention on the outside, so Li Ming has more shots. .” Miller reappeared the demeanor of forcing the king, popping out a few life jokes from time to time on the scene, with an attitude of seeing the world.

"Of course, the result is very clear. Lee seized this opportunity to show his strength to the coaches, teammates and fans on such a top stage. He deserves more applause and attention.", Miller changed the subject and praised Li Ming.

After tonight, several major local newspapers in Chicago will definitely publish those few words just now, because it is indeed such a truth, they are all stuck on that point, vivid, vivid, and eye-catching.

Larry Bird opened his mouth wide and looked at him. He also wanted to say a few words, but he couldn't get in at all.

Because in Miller's impassioned commentary just now, the Grizzlies have inadvertently interrupted the Bulls' pass, and Conley has already rushed to the basket at this time.

"Mike has been looking for open teammates tonight, how will he deal with this ball?"

"Do you choose to lay up by yourself or fly to the outside line?"

Conley took a look at Noah's position, and nimbly flashed to his left hand side, and made a small hook from his side. He had watched the video of the game and knew that Noah would be half a beat slower to turn in that direction.

The ball quickly drilled into the net like a positioning system.

A tie, 54 to 54, this game is really good.

Hamilton served the ball, and Ruhr Deng quickly took it to the frontcourt. When he was looking for an open opportunity for his teammates, Li Ming made a cat waist and succeeded in stealing the ball again. He flew across the center line, and Conley raised his hand on the right to signal.

Li Ming glanced at the right side, then glanced at Luer Deng behind him, and kicked hard, this ball was a bit like trying to compete with the God of Heaven.This vertical height must have exceeded 90 centimeters.

Luer Deng also jumped up behind him, but he hesitated with his outstretched hand. He had already fouled twice, and if there was any physical contact, there was a high probability that he would be blown again. He could only watch Li Ming dunk the ball into the basket.

56 to 54 overtake, the game ended with one minute and 37 seconds left.

"Quick, come back to defense." Li Ming stretched out his arms and shouted.

The teammates seemed to be infected, and they all quickly settled down, and the Bulls' fast break opportunities were gone.

Ruel Deng brought the ball across the half court, Boozer came up to catch the ball, he made a big tentative step fake, Gay was not fooled, when he pulled the ball up from below again, trying to circle again, Conley had come around under his arm and poked the ball away.

Gay rushed to the opponent's basket, and Li Ming did not stop after receiving the pass from Conley. With a long swing, Gay jumped high.

"Dunk!! Dunk!! Dunk!!" The basket whirred, and the shock of the ball could be felt in the United Center arena.

"Wow, this ball, Lee had a chance to dunk by himself. You know that there is nothing in front of him, but he chose to split the ball. It seems that the Memphis people will have more ball points in the future. His selflessness has helped the team. He also fulfilled himself." Larry Bird said approvingly.

The camera showed Hollins who came to the sidelines. The old man still had no obvious expression, just frowning like someone owed him money.

On the other hand, Thibodeau was a little excited, and you could clearly see that the top button of his shirt was a little loose.

58 to 54, the Grizzlies lead by four points, yes, they still have the opportunity to continue to expand the results.

Of course, the Bulls have a chance to even out the difference, and then both sides will compete for every round, every rebound, and every block.

Luer Deng served, Hamilton held the ball across the half, Deng began to look for opportunities to cut inside, yes, he needs to stand up, now is the time when the team needs him.

The ball was finally given to Deng with difficulty, and Li Ming flashed in front of him, sticking tightly to him.

Deng shook his shoulder to the right first, Li Ming was not fooled, and then took a step to the left, this step was too big to start, Li Ming fell to the ground as soon as he touched it.

Whistle, offensive foul.

Yes, this action of sinking the shoulders is too obvious, not to mention that the referee is right in front of his eyes, as long as he is not blind, he will brag.

The ball returned to the Grizzlies again. Bayless held the ball for half court, and Randolph tried to get a position at the basket and lobbed it into his hands.

He took a light step to the right, Noah flew straight up, and then it was wonderful, Randolph twisted his 200-plus-pound ass and made a layup from the left for two more points.

The mentality of the Bulls players has changed subtly, but Thibodeau still has no plan to call a timeout, and he wants them to adjust themselves.

After Luer Deng held the ball for halftime, he called Boozer to pick and roll. Boozer leaned sideways to hang on to his defender. Luer Deng took a step inside the free throw line while riding a horse and shot an arrow.

The ball cost him too much energy because of getting rid of it in the early stage, and it was obviously a little bit floating when he shot it, and the ball hit the front of the basket.

Randolph took off the key rebound, roared and threw it forward, and Conley got the ball.

"Burn it, my invincible three-point card." Li Ming lowered his head and ran forward fiercely. Although Conley was fast, Hamilton behind him was desperate to keep up for his playing time.

He could only give the ball to Li Ming. Li Ming took a step to catch the ball, separated half his body away from the defender, took a deep breath, and made another shot two steps away from the three-point line.

This time, it's the top of the frontal arc. This position is slightly forward-leaning for a three-point shot, which is generally not easy for opponents to defend against.

The ball went into the net after swiping a few laps above the rim.

63 to 54, with the last six seconds left in the first half.

Under the interference of the Grizzlies, the Bulls did not form an effective shot at the last moment, and the time was up.

At the end of the first half, relying on the excellent performance of the Grizzlies team, especially the trio of Conley, Randolph and Li Ming, in the last three minutes and 40 seconds, they blasted a wave of 18-4 attacks and successfully overtook the home team .

This is also the only time in the three games that Li Ming played in which he took the lead in the first half.

Especially the opponent is the Chicago Bulls who have won the league's No. [-] record for two consecutive seasons. After tonight, Li Ming's name will appear in those weekly magazines again, and more merchants and endorsements will find this lucky guy one after another.

Alright, audience, look forward to the wonderful performance in the second half, remember to give praise and little stars

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