Chapter 106: Playoffs, War Begins
Covering the body of killing intent, Li Du instinctively focused all his spirit on the master, ready to respond to the enemy at any time. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
Seeing Li Du's reaction, Shang Yun retracted his momentum, and the killing intent that shrouded Li Du dissipated, and the huge mental pressure suddenly disappeared, Li Du's spirit went from extremely tight to suddenly relaxed, and he couldn't change it all of a sudden, his brain was dizzy, his steps staggered, and he almost fell to the ground.
"That's the difference between you now and you on the field at the beginning!" Shang Yun's voice sounded in Li Du's ears: "As you become more and more accustomed to basketball, although your skills on the court are becoming more and more proficient, but because of this, you no longer give your opponent any mental pressure on the court." ”
Helping Li Du up, Shang Yun said solemnly: "Xiao Du, I have carefully watched the games when you first became famous in the NBA. I don't know if you have noticed that in those matches, your opponents are very unnatural and a little stiff when facing you. I still remember that after being unconsciously glared at by you, two people have been deliberately avoiding you, and they are very afraid of you. ”
"Think about it, if they run into you again, will it still be like this?" Shang Yun's words made Li Du wake up all of a sudden.
After the beginning of the season, as Kobe Bryant restrained himself, Li Du also restrained his momentum, although the defense is still efficient, although he can still give the opponent a sense of pressure, his opponent will not be shocked by himself like at the beginning of the season.
It was at that time that everyone's evaluation of Li Du gradually changed from "a nightmare for opposing players" to "an excellent defensive player". Li Du still won everyone's recognition for his defense, but his opponents no longer called him a "humanoid demon".
All this is because Li Du has restrained himself and no longer exerted mental pressure on his opponents, and in the competition, he still uses martial arts, but more like when he practiced, his mind was calm, rather than like when he was against the enemy, he pressed the opponent with all his might.
Seeing Li Du bow his head and ponder, Shang Yun continued: "In the national arts, practicing the method is one state of mind, cultivating the body is one state of mind, and playing is another state of mind. To practice the Fa, you have to learn Lao Tzu, your heart is empty, and you can accept everything. To cultivate oneself, we must learn from Confucius, follow the rules, and never do anything that breaks the rules. The way to play is like a demon, killing gods when you meet a god, killing a Buddha when you meet a Buddha, even if you are the closest person in front of you, you have to smash it! ”
"Yes, Master, you have taught us these truths since childhood, but when I was on the court, I actually thought that this sport was very safe and did not need to use the style of play, and gradually forgot a lot of things. Kobe Bryant also said that the court and the battlefield are the same! ”
Li Du raised his head and saluted Shang Yun with a fist: "Thank you Master for your guidance, apprentice understands!" ”
"Well, it's good to understand." Shang Yun didn't ask much, and waved his hand, "Go ahead, let everyone feel the power of the national art on the court!" ”
"Yes!" Li Du bowed to Shang Yun again and turned to leave David Geffen Hospital.
Back at home, Pratti is still filming, and he has not been at home recently, after Li Du put his equipment away, he slowly stood in a three-body pose, and then closed his eyes, and all the competition scenes this season slowly emerged in his mind like a movie.
In his mind, Li Du examines his performance from another perspective and reconsiders how to deal with his opponents.
This stop was until the sunset. Li Du suddenly opened his eyes, and there was a kind of realization in his eyes: "Mental body technique, mental body technique...... It turns out that the theory of national art can also be used on the court! Playoffs, Suns, Nash ......"
Days later, on April 22, it was the first playoff game between the Lakers and the Suns. As early as a few days before the game, the Lakers held a collective meeting to discuss countermeasures, and the Zen master's request to Li Du was: go all out, try to limit Nash's score to 10 points, and limit assists to less than 5!
In terms of offense, the Zen master asked Li Du to try to run every time he attacked, even if he couldn't run the opportunity, he could disrupt the Suns' defense, and shoot decisively once the opportunity appeared, whether it was three points or two points, as long as he tried to ensure the shooting rate.
By now, there is no secret to the Suns' style of play, their fast offense is based on Nash advancement and backcourt rebounding, as long as the Lakers can ensure the shooting percentage and don't let the Suns rush to play, it's no problem.
With so much preparation before the game, the Lakers were full of confidence this time, and Li Du was alerted by Shang Yun to fight every game as a battle of life and death. So this time, Li Du's pre-game warm-up changed again.
The movements are still the same, Li Du first practiced a set of Baguazhang, and then practiced Xingyi Five Elements Boxing. However, this time, Li Du added strength to the practice, and every punch he punched would drive his body, and sounds such as "hum" and "drink" were made in his nasal cavity, adding a lot of momentum out of thin air.
Looking at the scene when Li Du was warming up, Xiao Si patted Nash lightly and whispered, "Steve, look at that guy Li Du." ”
In fact, there is no need for Xiao Si to remind him, Nash has already seen the difference between Li Du today, he smiled bitterly, and said, "Amare, today we will be a tough battle." In addition to you and me, our team's third scoring point must be opened, otherwise it will be difficult to win! ”
In fact, Nash said it very tactfully, and he played against Li Du twice, and he was too impressed by Li Du's defense. And today Nash always feels that Li Du seems to have a very uncomfortable aura on his body, entangled around him all the time.
"It seems that it is rumored that after Li Du became famous at the beginning of the season, he deliberately restrained himself and rarely used his best in the game, which is true! When it comes to the playoffs, this guy won't hold back any longer, be careful! Nash secretly decided in his heart that he must break through Li Du's defense today, and he can't be almost blocked by Li Du like last time!
After Li Du finished boxing, he returned to the rest area and sat down, no longer talking, and his teammates also knew that this was his habit of maintaining his state, and they didn't bother. Li Du closed his eyes and let go of his mind, and it was not until he was about to play that he opened his eyes and let out a long breath, all the confusion, hesitation and concern seemed to be spit out in this breath.
After exhaling this breath, Li Du felt that he was refreshed, both physically and mentally, and was at his peak. So he nodded to his teammates and signaled that he was ready. Everyone gathered around the Zen master and waited for the Zen master to give his final instructions before the game.
Tactical analysis and arrangement and other things have been done by everyone a long time ago, and now the Zen master is actually just briefly clarifying today's tasks and playing methods.
Kobe Bryant whispered to Li Du: "Lee, it's up to you today, ban Steve!" ”
Li Du stared at Nash and said, "Boss, don't worry!" I'll make him feel it again, what a hopelessness! ”