Chapter 161: Eight More Chances! (3/3)
Kidd was a little nervous at first.
He wanted to continue his winning streak, but the form of the Green Shirts made him uncertain. But by the second quarter of the game, everything was less difficult.
The players are also finding their rhythm on the field.
Although Thomas Jr. is still not well-known until now, his ability still attracts the attention of the Bucks!
Although the Celtic side did not expect the opponent to play like this. But no matter what, little Thomas is still very comfortable in this section~
The rest of the teammates were also comfortable, as an impression was gradually formed in their minds. That is, when you encounter a sad defender, give the ball to Thomas Jr. and it's over.
And after Thomas Jr. received the ball, the Bucks didn't guard him, so the score was over.
! By the end of the second quarter, Thomas Jr. had scored 28 points! He scored more than half of the team's scores!
The Bucks played like this, but their three-point shooting was pretty accurate. At the end of the quarter, they still led the Green Shirts by 4 points!
Stevens has already seen his opponent's routine. But he didn't know how to arrange it for a while. Although there are adjustments, at some point the ball will still pass to Thomas Jr.
If he didn't score, it looked like he was missing a great chance.
Hansen had a break of more than 8 minutes off the court in the second quarter! When he went back, his teammates took the initiative to give him a seat!
Kidd also talked a lot to Hansen with concern. Although he was calm on the surface, Hansen was thrilled inside.
It's almost a season...... After playing for almost a season, I finally had a highlight today......
Kidd: "You played well in the first half! Let's all go back and rest. Don't make small talk, just relax when you get back. In the next quarter, some of them played ......"
The second quarter of the game is back. Kidd immediately stepped forward to explain a few words to his players and left. Everyone wants to continue the winning streak, so they are very obedient at this time.
When he returned to the locker room, he found that Hansen had fallen asleep...... Throughout halftime, there was little movement in the Bucks' locker room.
A player is playing a game against a closet, and there is one not far away listening to music. The rest of the players are either in a daze or have fallen asleep.
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Kidd: "It's all up!" Three minutes left in the third quarter!
Tonight's opponent is similar to ours. They have been working hard for a few seasons until now! It's like it's become a powerhouse in the East!
The characteristic of the Celtics is that they are iron-blooded! Able to resist the pressure and fight with the opponent again at the end! My request is that the third quarter should be played in the fourth quarter!!
They want to fight back, we don't give them any chances!! ”
Stevens: "I'll give you both a chance, and now is the time for the team......
You know we're going to make the playoffs. Today we are training the defenders of the team. ”
In the third quarter, Stevens made several substitutions. Thomas Jr. was pressed to the bench by him.
The Celtics players who came out were also a little excited. Especially the two guards, they feel like they can pick up more points in this quarter!
It's rare for them to be replaced at the beginning of the third quarter.
They were a little dumbfounded when they got to the field......
The Green Shirts have Olynyk, Turner, Bass, Smart and Marcus on this end. On the Bucks' side, Hansen, Parker, Ilyasova, Antetokounmpo and Li Feng are in order!
Smart: "Parker and Ilyasova are on the court. The one under their basket is the center...... Can Antetokounmpo still play the guard position? ”
Marcus: "Are you stupid? He's always been able to play at the back."
Smart: "I know...... But I'm in a position with him? You go score Marcus! ”
Marcus: "I'll organize the defenders, let's see"
Smart's legs were shaking a little at this time.
He knows the defensive ability of the alphabet...... Coach Stevens really pushed them into the fire pit this quarter......
At the beginning of the game, Li Feng held the ball to the front court. Marcus thinks that Li Feng is a player who is relatively easy to defend.
So he walked forward quickly, but the basketball passed to the letter behind him, and Ilyasova who was not far away received the ball and hit a three-point jumper......
Live Celtic players: "......"
What is this road number? The five players on the floor from the Bucks all distanced themselves from each other!
After opening up the space, it invisibly increased the difficulty of the Celtics' defense! Kidd said it when he was in the locker room.
Under the basket of the game, Parker and Hansen formed a twin tower combination today! The team's direct triangle offensive tactics allow all the players present to organize the team.
If the opponent is in good shape and has a good rhythm, the Bucks will immediately reduce the difficulty of executing the triangle offense.
Changed to Kidd's mirror position play, such a triangle attack uses Parker as the axis, reducing the difficulty while still playing high-explosive combat power!!
Stevens: "Spread out!" One against one! Leave the score alone and stabilize the pace of the game! ”
After the team's Thomas Jr. went off the court, the players on the Celtics' side were still a little uncomfortable.
At this time, the players on the field felt how much resistance was following when they started to lead a team.
Marcus: "Antetokounmpo, you just have to 'entangle' with him!" I'm going to figure out how to score with the rest of the players! ”
Smart: "Good...... Okay"
After looking at Marcus with a grateful gaze, Smart ran quickly!
Bas gets the ball and passes it to Olynyk! The latter threw it off!
Smart thought in her mind that the basketball should not be passed to the letters.
Hansen threw the ball over as soon as he saw Antetokounmpo......
Smart: "......"
After taking the basketball, the letter rushed straight away! Smart was nervous and fell straight down after stepping on his right heel with his left foot!
I step on my own...... Just ask if you're afraid?
Antetokounmpo jumped over Smart's fallen legs with a big stride! The fans at the scene immediately let out a lot of exclamations!
Now in the arena, although I am a little mentally prepared, I am still stunned by the explosive athleticism of the letters!
Antetokounmpo running to the basket with no one to defend is a powerful dunk! Arms are dunked in the hoop!
Whenever he had the opportunity in the arena, Antetokounmpo would do it! Stevens shook his head in disappointment. Continue to watch the game.
He had no choice now. If Thomas Jr. continues to play, the Bucks will have to use the first-half method to win them.
But with the benches on the pitch, Thomas Jr. seemed to struggle to play efficiently when he was resting.
Marcus watched his opponents cautiously when he got the basketball.
The Bucks' side is now very scattered, and he took advantage of this opportunity, as well as Li Feng's relatively slow speed, to directly pass him!
Then he used Bus's body to block Antetokounmpo's help defense and hit a three-point jumper!
The players on the bench got excited when they saw it!
Alphabet holds the ball and passes Smart with ease. Shortly after Parker got the ball, the basketball passed to Hansen, and Ilyasova caught the ball in the bottom corner and hit a jumper with a three-pointer!
The camera moved away from Stevens at this time, and turned to the Celtics bench, with a blank face of Crowder and a somewhat dazed little Thomas.
What shocked the Green Shirts in the third quarter was that the Bucks on the court seemed to suddenly become hideous......
My team is still trying to suppress the opponent in the first half, but what is the situation now? To be beaten by the opponent in turn?
Turner catches the ball and hits a jumper from Parker!
! Even though they are scoring, the difference is getting bigger and bigger!
Li Feng got the basketball and quickly passed the ball to the letter in the backcourt. Parker receives the basketball.
Soon the players except Parker stood symmetrically. This time, Li Feng jumped up directly after receiving the return pass, and the Bucks scored another three points!
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The third quarter of the game was for Celtics fans...... It's a very painful section.
! Knowing that the moment this quarter ended, the Bucks didn't relax in the slightest!
Stevens asked for two timeouts, and Kidd called once. Thomas Jr. couldn't get back to within 10 points in the final three minutes.
In the end, Thomas Jr.'s three-pointer kept them from trailing by 20 points and the Bucks heading into the fourth quarter......
Back in the fourth quarter, the Celtics' lineup changed to Olynyk, Zeller, Turner, Marcus and Thomas Jr.
Here are a few players who did well in today's game. The Bucks' lineup was adjusted to Hansen, O'Bryant III, Antetokounmpo, Mayo, and Li Feng.
After the player came on the court, Kidd nodded slightly, and Turner's personal ability on the field on the Green Shirts side was still good.
O'Bryant III had the ability to restrain Zeller.
In today's game, it should be said that the most brilliant one is Hansen! Kidd watched him continue to play and felt more relieved.
In a game, when your average playing time per game increases, there will always be a moment when your feeling on the field will be qualitatively improved.
Unless you don't want to continue playing in the NBA, or you just don't feel good, your vision and awareness are good. Otherwise, there is a certain possibility of typing.
But not everyone in the league has that kind of playing time. For a rebuilding team, there is a good chance that every player will continue to drop the price here.
But it's also a good opportunity for them. You might be a three-team player in any other strong team.
Perennial water cooler caretaker, but when it comes to rebuilding the team, you are valued or appreciated, maybe you are the second team, or even become the team's starter!
The Bucks have several players who can play center, and the team's former main leader-level player is also a center.
But in a vague way, Hansen has become the center with the most minutes per game for the Bucks......
Every time you play, you will accumulate experience on the field. And this competition, he also ushered in an explosion of his own ability!
It took the opponent three quarters to send their Celtics into garbage time.
Thomas Jr. felt that it was still difficult to catch up with his opponents. But he'll try to fight until the end.
At the beginning of the game, Thomas Jr. dribbled the ball across the half court, and watched Mayo on the Bucks' side come over and pass the ball directly past the opponent and pass the ball to Marcus!
The latter's jumper three-pointer is still there! At the beginning of the third quarter, the Bucks watched Thomas Jr. come up and let him score casually.
The Bucks are going to finish this game with a big lead over their opponents! At the same time, it is also a preparation for the fourth quarter of the game. What if the other party resists them in the last quarter?
Today, the camera was focused on Stevens several times, and now his face is already ugly.
Ilyasova was sitting on the bench at this time and drinking a drink. Kidd told him to rest for 5 minutes. Then the Bucks will turn on the "three-point rain" mode again!
After Mayo got the basketball, he started passing. When the time was 20 seconds, the basketball passed to Li Feng. The latter jumped directly into the net with three points of hollowness!
Zeller's jump shot missed, and after the letter got the rebound, he drove straight to the front court and scored a direct tomahawk dunk!
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In the end, the Celtics' side became Thomas Jr.'s one-man game again. The game is coming to an end. The Bucks' side is in a very good mood.
Facing the three-man defense, Thomas Jr. struggled to let Ilyasova get a foul and play 2+1!
! After the Celtics missed the shot, Li Feng stepped on the line and scored 2 points to hit the basket after the Celtics didn't hit! Then Thomas Jr. hit a three-point shot!
Stevens asked for one last timeout shortly after Parker's dunk on the Bucks' side. Thomas Jr. was replaced. Although the fans at the scene gave him a round of applause.
But little Thomas still can't hide his loneliness. I sat down with a towel over my head and watched the game.
! The players obeyed Kidd's arrangement and fought with their opponents until the end!
In the second half of the game, many of the Celtics players seemed to have lost their souls. They thought they would fight with the Bucks in the back, but they didn't expect it to be such an outcome.
With a 20-point difference, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Green Shirts on the road!
Kidd and Stevens shook hands on the sidelines after the game.
Stevens: "If we meet in the playoffs, you don't lose too badly"
Kidd: "You think we're going to make the playoffs too?" ”
Stevens: "This kind of team doesn't make the playoffs yet. Wouldn't it be a pity? ”
Kidd whispered thank you. Then he walked in the direction of the locker room with his players.
Everyone knows that Coach Stevens is the head of the iron blood. I didn't expect him to praise people so well~ Kidd almost forgot what he was going to say later~
Kidd: "I was surprised by this game, and I was surprised that you actually won so many points against them~"
The Bucks players in the room immediately began to blow ~ What did they say about this game for the Celtics to play or something.
Kidd: "Alright, alright. In addition to the fact that you are bragging to surprise me now, there is also a surprise to the opponents~ But everyone is quiet......"
Suddenly there was a lot quieter in the locker room. Everybody's looking at their manager. Not sure what he was going to say.
Kidd: "Win this game. This means that we are not far from entering the top eight in the East again.
The next few games, to the Rockets, may be the last hurdle for us to get into the top eight! We don't have much time left this season.
I'm still saying that, when the regular season is over, let's not be eighth in the East! When I got my playoff tickets, I had other plans. ”
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