Chapter 836: Gambler
Li Liang thought about throwing a few more, and when the hit rate declined, he couldn't throw it, so he didn't throw it.
But even Li Liang himself didn't expect it, it seems that he has been advancing all the time.
After the timeout, the Lakers hit two three-pointers in a three-minute row, and Bryant hit two free throws.
But the Thunder still maintained the lead, because Li Liang also made two three-pointers and assisted Adams inside in the high post, allowing Adams to dunk easily.
Roy Hibbert is clearly a bit cumbersome on the inside.
When Li Liang is on the court, the outside line actually needs defensive density very much.
But Hibbert's movement speed is a problem, and when he tries to come out and help, he often can't take it back.
As a result, the inner line was empty.
Hibbert's best defense is still standing on the top of the pile, but when the Thunder's offense comes from outside shooting, Hibbert starts to run back and forth on the court.
When it comes to offense, Hibbert has a limited role to play.
On the court, Bryant passed the ball to Hibbert twice and let him eat in the low post.
As a result, the two hooks missed and could not hit Adams.
The inside line missed, and it also gave the Thunder a chance to fight back.
If it weren't for Leonard's quick reaction, a steal, and a rebound in the frontcourt, the Lakers would have been widened.
Of course, the Thunder also have problems, that is, their reliable point of attack is only Li Liang.
The Lakers began to wrap Li Liang, and Li Liang tried to pass the ball inside, to Adams, to Vitesse, and attack the Lakers' inside.
Hibbert, a big man who once played well with the Pacers and was known as "Black Yaoming" two seasons ago, began to stand out from the crowd in just two seasons and became a defensive interior player who may not be as good as McGee.
Just over five minutes into the third quarter, Hibbert fouled Adams on a defensive foul and the referee blew him for a technical foul.
Adams made a free throw, and Scott replaced Hibbert.
Hibbert looked a little annoyed, and now he can play a little longer against the weak team and show off his low-post skills.
Once he faces a slightly stronger team, which is a fast offense, and the outside three-pointers are one after another, he looks particularly cumbersome.
Adams made two free throws and missed one of the two free throws......
There was also a chance to play a sideline ball.
Leonard stared at Li Liang tightly, guarding against Li Liang to catch the ball and throw three points at any time.
But how to prevent this?
Li Liang received the serve from the outside, and he was standing three steps away from the three-point line.
It stands to reason that for an average defensive player, three steps away, you can take two steps back and stand at the three-point line to defend.
But if you want to guard against Li Liang like this, he just pulled it up and threw it away, and the hit rate was not low.
What if you're close to yourself? The gap that leaked out of the back was too big, and Li Liang would break through.
So, why is a coach like Stevens arranging a triple defense for Li Liang.
On the Lakers' side, Leonard still insists on one-on-one single defense.
Scott still doesn't want to use the playoff strategy, while Leonard wants to continue to challenge himself.
However, Li Liang didn't give him this opportunity, and after Adams came over to block the demolition, Li Liang gave the ball to Adams.
Adams broke through the middle with the ball and chose a small throw to hit two points in the face of Love.
Li Liang returned to his defense, and then an inexplicable paragraph floated over in front of him, [Anger +10, from Kawyan-Leonard].
Li Liang is simply inexplicable, man, why are you so angry?
Where is your anger, big brother, you are angry when I block and dismantle the pass and assist?
But Li Liang is not sure, maybe he is angry because of the first half?
Anyway, there is not the slightest clue on Leonard's face.
However, Leonard soon stepped up his attack as well.
He received a pass from Clarkson on the outside, and after feintting to shake off Robertson, he held the ball into the inside line and grabbed the ball with one hand.
Leonard's breakthrough is still a little stiff, but the speed, the angle of the cut, and the visual shock of the one-handed grasp are still very strong.
Immediately, Li Liang received the serve in the backcourt, and after half the court, he was still in the position just now, one-on-one with Leonard.
This time, Li Liang did not pass the ball again.
When Leonard pressed up, Li Liang chose to break through.
Hit in the middle, Lefu came over to help defend, and Li Liang directly shot a mid-distance stop-and-jump shot.
Not only hit, but also caused Leonard's defensive foul, to add a penalty!
Leonard and the referee argued two sentences, but it was useless.
Li Liangjia hit a penalty and hit 2+1 successfully.
The mid-distance jumper, Li Liang has become more and more proficient and accurate.
Although he is a little worse than Durant on the spot, he can always find a good shot space for himself because of his huge three-point threat.
Leonard is on the same page as Li Liang.
On the offensive end, Leonard took Kobe's pass and singled Li Liang in the middle front.
Under Li Liang's tight defense, he hit a stop-and-go jump shot at the position of the horn.
Li Liang took a look, good boy, compare shooting with me, compare your feel with me, right?
I took the gamble.
So, Li Liang decided to use props.
He summoned [Roddinger's dice] from the system, and he decided to take a gamble.
In previous games, such as the game against the Trailblazers, Li Liang used Roddinger's dice at the last moment.
The result was very unlucky, and I threw a black six, which is called a miserable.
Forcefully slammed into the basket and didn't bring it to the basket.
Pass the ball to your teammates, and your teammates don't dare to throw.
If you want to crack this kind of decay, you can only use the frontcourt rebounding method, crazy under the basket not to score, grab, not to score, to grab again, not to score, and to consume the number of shots.
Unfortunately, there was not enough time for that game, and in the end we lost the game.
Li Liang then decided that he would never use this dice in the competition again unless he had a lucky hand.
However, people are gambling.
Once you lose the bet, you will definitely think about doing it again, and you will definitely win next time.
Li thought in his conscience, Kobe Bryant is here tonight, I don't believe it will be black!
[Use the dice of Roddinger!] γ
Li Liang rolled the dice, which only he could see, and the big dice rolled on the court a few times, and finally the red 3 side was facing up.
βYesοΌβ Li Liang was very excited and clenched his fists.
Even if this hanger is already very strong, he is still very keen and likes it.
What a brazen man.
With the blessing of the dice, Li Liang naturally started his performance.
He had already made two three-pointers in the third quarter, and this time after halftime, he received a pass from Vitesse and immediately broke through with the ball.
Then make an emergency stop at the top of the arc and make a quick three-point shot!
Leonard has been clinging to Li Liang, and he defended the ball very well, and his hand almost touched the ball.
Li Liang's shooting posture is also awkward, and he has to throw in this case.
But the ball still passed through the heart and hit a three-point shot!
Leonard felt a little sweaty in his palms, and a bad feeling hit him.
This thing is about to start, this rhythm, this rhythm that ignores everything and can be thrown casually.
Bryant was also aware of this, and after hitting a mid-range shot, Bryant began to circle Li Liang with Leonard.
But Li Liang took advantage of Adams to overdo it, received a pass from the left side at 45 degrees, took a step back and shot again!
When you get the blessing of the dice, unless you cover Li Liang, or Li Liang throws blindly in the opposite direction, after making a normal shot, you will definitely enter.
"Huh!" The ball hollowed into the net again, Li Liang felt that he felt very good, maybe he could shoot without dice?
Two consecutive three-pointers, the energy center began to heat up.
Scott was a little unable to sit still.
And Mike Brown feels like he sees 100% Li Liang.
One three-pointer after another, the opponent who threw himself fell into despair.
This is the familiar Bruce Lee, the Bruce Lee who has rarely been seen with the Thunder this season.
Both Durant and Westbrook stood up and cheered on Li Liang's three-pointer.
Leonard was a little impatient, forced a breakthrough, and distributed the ball to Lefou, but Lefour received the ball and made a layup, but Leonard knocked down Robertson and was whistled for an offensive foul.
The goal is nullified, the Thunder goal.
Li Liang clapped his hands at Adams and motioned for him to serve faster.
After getting the ball, Leonard was running back with his head down, returning to the defense after half court.
And Li Liang took a few steps forward, and there was still a long distance from the halfway, so he directly made a super ultra-long shot - it can't be called a shot, it is to push the ball towards the basket.
Leonard ran past the midfield with his back to Li Lianggang, and when he looked up, he found a ball flying from the sky.
Fly towards the basket.
What's going on? Is the third quarter coming to an end?
No, it's only more than halfway through.
Then, the ball flew to the rebound, "bang", hit the board, and go to the basket!
Li Liang was in a normal attack, and he threw it directly in the half, and he scored!
The Thunder's bench went straight crazy, Kobe Bryant stood there shaking his head, and the fans screamed loudly.
And Leonard didn't look back, and continued to run forward, running back to the bench.
He knew it was time for the coach to call a timeout.