basketball behind the spotlight

Chapter 291 Can it succeed?
This victory came too timely, not only let the team members breathe a sigh of relief, but also blocked the mouths of the board of directors and the media.

After two days of rest, the fourth game continued.

All the media have made predictions about the game, thinking that both sides should make adjustments, especially Agni, because everyone can see clearly that the reason why they lost the last game was that Han Bin beat Yang Tian and broke up their defensive formation.

Therefore, many media predicted that Yang Tian should not continue to start this game.

But surprisingly, Martin did not put Yang Tian on the bench, because Yang Tian is the best off-ball player of Agni, and also the best pitcher. As long as he is there, the Wolves will not dare to double-team other players easily.

However, Martin did make a change in tactics. On the offensive end, he handed over the responsibility of organizing the offense to Cao Nan, liberating Anthony Jones. With Anthony Jones' speed and flexibility, as long as the ball is not in his hands, Lin Sen wants to limit him. It will be more difficult. In this way, his interspersed movement and three-point ability can be completely liberated.

As for Cao Nan, as long as he doesn't turn his back easily, the difficulty will increase exponentially if the Wolves want to double-team him. With his comprehensive abilities, even Luo Mang and Xiaozhi can hardly restrain him.

The tactics of Bai Qijun and Chuck Hayes have not changed much. After all, the low post is their biggest advantage, but they are required to pull out more to help their teammates pick and roll, and then roll down after the block.

As for the defensive end, Agni changed to zone defense and man-marking. It specially formulated a strategy of chasing and intercepting Han Bin, and released Luo Mang and Lin Sen at the same time.

The Wolves also made corresponding adjustments. On the offensive end, they added pick-and-roll tactics and expanded the scope of pick-and-rolls. At the same time, they asked Lin Sen and Han Bin to increase breakthrough points, and asked Luo Mang and Lu Qian to increase air cuts and not wait for the ball to die.

On the defensive end, give up man-marking and use zone defense.

After the start of the game, the two sides fell into a hard fight from the very beginning. Although Lu Ziqiu had made arrangements earlier, Han Bin still played hard and consumed a lot of energy every time he scored, while Lin Sen and Lu Qian felt cold. A blue maple broke out, and the hook rate at the basket was extremely high.

On the Fire side, after the start of the game, the inside line was restricted and it was difficult to score. However, Yang Tian and Anthony Jones on the outside line felt hot in this three-pointer.

After entering the rotation, Luo Peng and Lu Wei of the Wolves were restricted, while Gao Jun and Wei Meng played at a super level. Xiaozhi also seemed to have a sudden insight into the offense in this game, and he shot 6 of 3 three-pointers. .

The game has been stalemate. No matter who leads, the point difference has never exceeded 5 points. Lu Ziqiu and Martin also competed thoroughly. Various substitutions and targeted tactics appeared frequently, and the players of both sides also executed very well.

At the end of regular time, the two sides tied at 95, and the atmosphere in the arena was completely suffocated. Many people were so nervous that their palms were sweating, and some even dared not breathe. The commentator was too nervous to speak since the last 3 minutes of the game.

In the first overtime, the two sides were still evenly divided. In the second overtime, Han Bin, who was frustrated with the normal game, suddenly went all out. As soon as he got the ball, he headed straight to the inside, turning the inside of the fire upside down.

He also made repeated fouls and went to the free throw line.

Relying on Han Bin's explosion, the Wolves finally won the game with 3 points in a thrilling manner, struggling to keep their second home game, and the big score between the two sides also came to a 2:2 tie.

This is the most exciting game so far in the finals of this season, and it is also the most exciting game since the start of the playoffs.

After the game, the most enthusiastic applause broke out in the arena, and their applause belonged to every player on the field, regardless of each other.

Players from both sides also cherished each other, and they hugged each other after the game to show their respect for each other.

The master and apprentice Lu Ziqiu and Martin hugged tightly again, holding hands at any time to accept interviews from media from all over the country. The two still attended the press conference after the game. .

In the following fifth and sixth games, the two sides still kept their own home courts, and the fight was inextricable. Especially in the fifth game, the two sides had double overtime again. At the last moment of this game, Cao Nan and Yang It was difficult to win the day when the fire broke out at the last moment.

In the sixth game, in the last 2 minutes of regular time, both Luo Peng and Lin Sen suddenly broke out, and they were caught off guard by Agni, and the Wolves were able to win another round.

3: 3.

The finals will usher in a tiebreaker, and the last game will be held in Agni.

At this point in the game, the two sides have long since lost any secrets. In the end, it all depends on who can stand it.

The national media reports were overwhelmingly about the news of their two teams. At this time, the media no longer analyzed tactics, and no longer cared about winning or losing. They talked more about mentality, and more about friendship. It is more about the master-student friendship between Lu Ziqiu and Martin.

The finals reached this point, and finally turned into a truly pure basketball.

After three years, he finally came to the last hurdle again. Three years ago, he failed in Bobcats. Three years later, can he still succeed?

"Are you thinking about the finals?"

Lu Ziqiu nodded slightly, "Well, I failed three years ago, and I don't know if I can succeed this time."

Thinking of three years ago, Lin Xi couldn't help but feel a little distressed, "No matter what the result is, you will always be the best coach in my mind, bar none."

Lu Ziqiu didn't answer, but gently hugged her into his arms, "After so long, our wedding can finally be held."

Lin Qian replied sweetly: "Well, I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."

Lu Ziqiu gently lifted her head, looked at her softly, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Lin Qian shook her head, "As long as I can be with you, it's worth waiting for as long as possible." She stood on her toes and kissed his lips lightly.

After a long time, their lips parted, and Lin Qian snuggled into his arms, watching the moonlight outside the window with him.

"Sissy, you can start with me for the last game, I want you to be by my side."

"it is good."

"You clean up with your parents tomorrow, let them go back to Los Angeles first, let's go back directly after the game, I don't want to come back here again."

"Won't you come back even if you win?"

"No, the honor belongs to them, as long as I win."

Although he felt that his decision was a bit hasty, Lin Qian still chose to support him, "Okay, then do you want to tell everyone in advance?"

"No need, I can't bear the sadness of parting, I'd better send a group text message to tell them after I leave."

"What about Diana? Let's take her too."

"Of course, she is my sister. How could I be willing to leave her at home and wait for news?"

"Well, then I'll ask her to prepare it tomorrow."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)