The world of basketball

Chapter 108 Foul Trouble Between Both Sides

"Woo, be smart," Popovich said.

"Wait a while and James will definitely let Zhou pick and roll for dislocation singles. At this time, you have to change your strategy. Don't make up the defense, just shrink the defense. If James shoots a step-back three-pointer, give it to him. After all, his three-pointer today is not good. Get it right." Popovich explained to Mu Xiaobei while observing the situation on the sidelines.

"Don't be afraid of fouls, just avoid fouls as much as possible, but the defensive end still has to be tough, especially when assisting defense." Popovich said: "If both ends of the offense and defense are afraid of fouls, it is better to go straight to the six. Let the offender leave."

"Just avoid fouls for a while, and play as you usually play."

After finishing speaking, Harden caused another foul by Gasol, and the game was dead. The Spurs replaced Mu Xiaobei and replaced Gasol.

Harden also made the second free throw, and Mu Xiaobei served Jeremy Lin from the bottom line.

Mu Xiaobei made a pick-and-roll for Jeremy Lin from the high position, then cut outside to the top of the arc. The Spurs performed a normal pick-and-roll operation. Jeremy Lin hit the ground and passed the ball to Mu Xiaobei.

Mu Xiaobei made a fake shot. After all, he is the champion of the three-point contest. No matter who it is, no matter when it is, it must be afraid of Mu Xiaobei who is outside the three-point line.

Mu Xiaobei's fake shot made Harden's center of gravity shake, then he accelerated towards the basket, then made an emergency stop, and raised his shooting hand high.

Harden, who came after the follow-up visit, jumped high. It looked like Harden was quite fat. In fact, Harden jumped very high. He often made the top five shots of the day with dunks and other operations.

But Mu Xiaobei raised his hand back again, and when Harden flew over, Mu Xiaobei leaned on Harden's hip with his right shoulder, and threw the ball towards the basket with his left hand.

"Beep—" the referee blew his whistle.

"Shua—" The ball hit the net in response.

The referee signaled for a foul by the thug, and Mu Xiaobei scored 2+1!

This ball was learned from Duncan. The old Duncan of Dubi used to not want to shoot a goal as long as his body was not crooked, but he was able to make a shot when his body was crooked and lost his center of gravity.

This is what swimming and yoga brought to Mu Xiaobei, from breaststroke to freestyle for beginners to fancy swimming, backstroke and butterfly, etc. Well, well, let’s not pretend, Mu Xiaobei just learned breaststroke and freestyle.

But swimming and yoga have really improved his ability to control his body, and his flexibility and core strength have been greatly enhanced.

So in this kind of confrontation, Mu Xiaobei can often make shots when he tilts his body.

Mu Xiaobei walked up to the free throw line and scored and added penalties amidst the cheers of the fans.

With three fouls on his back, Harden isn't particularly dangerous, but it annoys him a bit.

Harden and Zhou Qi called a pick-and-roll. Sure enough, Mu Xiaobei shrank his defense and did not push up. Harden went left. Jeremy Lin bypassed the pick-and-roll and walked in front of Harden. Harden stepped back and shot a three-pointer. Shoot directly outside the line.

"when--"

Still not scoring, Mu Xiaobei caught Zhou Qi and took the rebound and passed the ball to Jeremy Lin.

Mu Xiaobei made an off-ball pick-and-roll for Lonnie Walker in the low post. Walker received the ball from the outside. Although there was a big delay, Harden didn't intend to press forward.

Walker made a fake shot that no one could sway, and then he accelerated to the basket. Mu Xiaobei moved to the left corner, and after receiving Walker's pass, he made a solid mid-range jumper.

"Good shot Mu Xiaobei." Wang Meng said: "Mu Xiaobei is effective as soon as he plays, one two plus one, one long two points and five points, chasing some back for the Spurs."

"Both Zhou Qi and Mu Xiaobei performed very well in this round of the series. They are both very good, but their growth paths are different. Mu Xiaobei is more inclined to be an inside core, while Zhou Qi is more inclined to be a new player. The fifth position of the super role player of the era." Su Qun said.

Harden still called Zhou Qi to come over to pick and roll. He knew that if his team wanted to win this game, he, as the team's number one attacker, had to open it.

This time, Mu Xiaobei still didn't push forward, Harden went to the left, Jeremy Lin was blocked by Zhou Qi, there was a delay, Harden shot directly outside the three-point line.

"Shh-"

For Harden and his Rockets, this should be the most beautiful sound, which indicates that Harden has opened up, which means that Mu Xiaobei will not dare not press up for the next ball.

Mu Xiaobei made an off-ball pick-and-roll for Lonnie Walker from the waist. Walker walked towards the top of the arc. Jeremy Lin passed the ball in time. Walker went to the basket. .

As soon as Harden made a throw, he wanted to stop the pass, but at the same time Harden dropped his hand, Mu Xiaobei raised his hand, and the ball was gently pushed out.

"Beep—" The referee blew his whistle, but the ball was almost missed and missed.

Harden spread his hands a little aggrieved, indicating that it was Mu Xiaobei's intentional foul, but the referee's decision was very firm, and it was determined that it was a shooting foul with two free throws.

Mu Xiaobei went to the free throw line and made two free throws.

Harden made four fouls!
With 30 seconds left in the third quarter, Harden held the ball to execute the Rockets' last attack.

Harden asked Zhou Qi to come over for the pick-and-roll, and Mu Xiaobei stepped up the defense at this time, signaling Jeremy Lin to switch.

Harden watched Mu Xiaobei running over, motioned for Zhou Qi to pull away, and then continued to withdraw his crotch to the outside of the three-point line. Mu Xiaobei made up for it, Harden suddenly accelerated to the left, Mu Xiaobei followed, and then Harden Pulling back, Mu Xiaobei gave a slight push, and fell down in time.

"Beep—" the referee blew his whistle.

Then, the referee clenched his fist and swung forward vigorously.

Offensive foul!

Harden's fifth foul!

Jeremy Lin excitedly ran over to pull Mu Xiaobei up, and patted Mu Xiaobei on the shoulder: "You did a great job, Xiaobei, hehe, I didn't expect anyone else to make Harden suffer like this."

Harden ran over to complain to the referee, and then Paul ran over to hold Harden, and said something in Harden's ear, as if trying to persuade Harden.

At this time, you absolutely cannot complain to the referee, because whenever you complain, the one who suffers is always yourself and your team. Finally, the Rockets just took a slight lead, but Mu Xiaobei closed the gap as soon as he played. Pulled back a little.

At exactly 24 seconds, Jeremy Lin dribbled the ball on the outside to kill the time.

With the last six seconds left, Mu Xiaobei went to pick and roll at the top of the arc, and Jeremy Lin used the pick and roll to make a shot from beyond the three-point line.

"Shh-"

A three-pointer hit, leaving the Rockets with three seconds.

"The whole court is tight, the whole court is tight!!!" Popovich said.

Gordon ran forward, Harden passed the ball well, and Gordon made a three-pointer near the center line.

when--

After failing to make a hit, the Spurs finally chased back some points. The Spurs trailed by six points 82:88, but both teams had some hidden dangers.

(End of this chapter)