Chapter 61: Iowa Energy (Part II)

Due to Tang's absence in the previous days, the Los Angeles defenders halted their winning streak, and they lost to old rivals the Santa Cruz Warriors.

In this way, the defender's defeat increased to two.

"Don, it's great that you're back, you don't even know, after getting used to playing with you, I can't stand Brandon's idiotic style of play at all. He's on the playing field, so far from you! "Manny. Harris vented bitterness.

"yes, the feeling of standing Brandon and Gamario on the inside line is really bad, and it makes me completely unable to rest assured on the inside line!" Andre. Ingram spoke.

"That's not the main thing, guys, if the money is here that night, how can it be Marcus. What about that old thing Fizer slashing 40 points? It's hot, Brandon and Gamario combined, they can't compare to a toe of yours! "Especially the Defenders' point guard Karim. Rush, his "resentment" is particularly deep.

"Khan, is it so exaggerated? Karim? Tang Qian was a little embarrassed, scratched the back of his head, and said.

"Aha~ hot, mainly because Karim only scored 2 points that night, that's why he was so angry, haha~" Manny. Harris teased.

"Fuck you! Manny, I only scored 2 points, and it's not because you guys don't pass the ball to me??? I had so many open seats last night and got a couple of passes? One, only one, okay??? What a. Egg!!! ”

"Eh, Karim, how can you blame me? The tactics that Mr. Hubbard designed for you were originally to pass on the inside and outside, can't you? If you want to blame the team's interior that night, it doesn't have much to do with me. ”

"Damn Brandon and Gamario, they didn't pass me all night, they pissed me off!!" Karim. Rush was very angry.

"That's what it looks like." Tang Qian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Karim, I'll let you cast tonight!" But you have to be on time. ”

Hearing Tang Qian's promise, Karim began to have a "resentful" face. Rush suddenly smiled, and said, "Hot, you can't deceive me, I'm the easiest person to trust others." ”

"I don't lie to you, you just need to make your right hand hot tonight, and I'll take care of the rest."

"Yes~ Great! Hot, you're my Steve and David! ”

"Steve? David? Tang Qian was stunned for a moment before he reacted: "Are you talking about the 'Independence Day' movie?" Oh my God, Karim, you really think of me! ”

"Haha, hot, your sentence just now poked his G. point, don't say anything Steve and David, it's President Thomas, he's willing to call it!"

……

At half past seven, the players of both teams had already warmed up, and Tang Qian had heard a little about this Iowa energy team.

Because 2010-2011 was the MVP of last season, he was on this team.

Curtis **, a small forward, 202CM tall, shooting skills and dribbling breakthrough skills are quite good, he is a well-known figure in the entire NBDL league.

No wonder Andrey. Ingram kept a broken face, thinking that this should be the reason for this Curtis.

To be against such a powerful person, tonight Andrei. Ingram, I can't stand it.

"It's okay, Andre, there's me and Travis on the inside, you don't have to stress too much." Tang Qian patted Andre before the game. Ingram Road.

"Hot, you're new to NBDL, so I don't know how good this Curtis is." Andre. Ingram's face did not improve much, but his mouth was slightly bitter, and said: "He is a candidate with great hopes to enter the NBA this year, I heard that the Nisoada Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies are interested in him." ”

"It's okay, no matter what the future holds, he's still an NBDL-level player just like us, since they're all NBDL-level, what's so scary?" Tang Qian looked at the lean black man opposite, and said silently vigilantly in his heart.

The game begins.

The lineup for tonight's Los Angeles defenders is: C Don Submarine PF Travis. Hayman SF Andrey. Ingram SG Karim. Rush PG Manny. Harris.

The starting five of the opposite Iowa Energy are: C Patrick. Christopher P.F. Andrew. Harrison SF Curtis.**Born SG Michael. Harry PG Rick. Jackson.

Tang Qian stood on the side of the midline and looked at the white center in front of him. Christopher, a German who is 209cm tall and weighs 243 pounds, averaged 15.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 0.9 blocks and 1.8 assists per game last season. Statistically, he should be a man who is more offensive than defensive.

You should have no problem coping with it yourself.

Don thought for a moment Patrick. Christopher's profile, said secretly in his heart.

Beep~

The referee threw a basketball, Tang Qian and Patrick. Christopher jumped at the same time, then straightened his right hand and headed for the basketball racket that was falling in the sky.

Obviously, Tang Qian's athleticism and arm span are going to overtake Patrick. Christopher was the first to go, so in the end, Tang Qian touched the orange basketball first.

The Los Angeles Defenders got the offensive ball.

Manny. Harris dribbles forward and the man who defends him is Rick. Jackson, there is not much difference in height between the two, but Manny. Harris is faster and more agile, so even though Rick . . Jackson blocked left and right, but still didn't pose much of a threat to the former.

Manny. Harris made a feint and shook Rick away. Jackson's defense, a three-step layup, went straight to the heart of Iowa's energy.

But he didn't succeed, because just as he was about to make a move, a big black hand stole the basketball in his hand.

Then, it was a one-man fast attack, "bang", and smashed the stolen basketball into the basket of the Los Angeles defenders.

2-0, Iowa Energy takes the lead!

"Damn, this damn ** life! How did he start so fast! "After the mistake, Manny. Harris said with annoyance.

It's fast, and the timing of the break is quite good, is this last year's MVP?

The defenders serve the baseline ball, Manny. Harris was a lot more cautious this time, but because of excessive caution, the rhythm of his organization was slightly delayed. There were at least two or three good chances, and he didn't send the basketball over in the first place.

Manny. Harris saw that there was not much time to attack, and hurriedly passed the basketball to Andre on the other side. Ingram. Andre. Ingram didn't expect Manny. Harris would pass the ball, so he hesitated slightly. It was this slight hesitation that allowed Curtis ** Sheng to catch the gap, he did not hesitate, kicked vigorously on his hind legs, and the whole person rushed out like a cheetah.

No, not good!

Andre. Ingram also reacted, but it was too late, and Curtis, who started first, rushed to Andre. In front of Ingram, he was the first to touch the basketball.

Bang~

Another solo fast-break dunk.

In the opening thirty or forty seconds, Curtis scored 4 points and two dunks, which undoubtedly gave the defender a stick.

"shi.t~ Why is this guy so difficult to deal with??? He didn't seem to be so good last year, right??? Damn it!!! "Manny. Harris was "suppressed" twice as soon as he started, and he couldn't help but be angry.

"Manny, hurry up and pass the next ball, Curtis.** is only one person no matter how powerful he is, there is nothing to be afraid of." Tang Qian said.

"Well, I know it's hot, but he's really stronger than last year, and last year, he didn't have such a truncation ability."

"Andre, tonight, I've worked hard for you."

"Well, I'll do my best, but don't expect too much from me." Andre. Ingram was clearly a little unconfident in the face of last year's MVP.

A full half quarter has passed, and the defenders have only scored a "pitiful" 2 points, and looking at the opponent Iowa Energy, the score has already broken 10 and entered the 17-point mark.

As a last resort, the defender requested a timeout.

"Remember, our strategy for the rest of the game is to play inside, get as close to the basket as possible, and reduce mid-to-long-range jumpers!"

"Manny, don't be too sticky, or Iowa energy will be easy to target!"

……

"Shi.t, how can this Curtis.** student judge so accurately? It's like every time I pass the ball, he's anticipating it, hell, it's hell!! "Manny. Harris kept muttering about Phil. How much of Hubbard's instructions he listened to is unknown.

Tang Qian was also observing this Curtis.** Sheng, although he had never fought with the latter before, but in just half a quarter, he left an impression in Tang Qian's heart. This last season's MVP, his defensive prediction is very strong, but Tang Qian looked at the other party and always had a feeling: he had just mastered this skill for a short time.

Although the defensive steals in the first half of the quarter were very eye-catching, Tang Qian always felt that he inadvertently revealed a kind of deliberateness.

What did Manny say just now? said that last year, he didn't have such a truncation ability...... In this way, my guess should be correct. On the surface, he seems to have a very good sense of smell for breaking the ball, but this comes at a price.

As long as he breaks it himself, then it will be difficult for him to maintain this sensitive sense of smell for breaking the ball.

……

"Great, Curtis, your steal just now was amazing, I bet the group of fools on the other side are already panicking, hahahaha~"

"It looks like Curtis, you entered the NBA this year, there is no suspense, and this hand just makes up for your original lack of defense end."

"yes, Curtis, if you get into the NBA, don't forget about our brothers!"

"Haha, don't worry, I'm Curtis.** I'll definitely remember everyone!"

……

The defenders offense, still point guard Manny. Harris dribbles the ball.

Just as Curtis was about to repeat his old tricks and saw the opportunity to make a steal again, a tall figure suddenly left the inside line. Curtis.** was a little surprised, what was he running out for? CIC is it? Or do you want to do wall blocking?

But I clearly remember that this Chinese center called Hot Money, his mid-range jumper is not very good.

That's to run out to Manny. Harris blocked?

Funny!

The ability to invest in the middle is generally not counted, and if such a big person wants to pull it out to make a wall, it is simply a self-defeating martial arts!

I'd like to see how you pull it out and go back!

"Manny, go!"

After hearing Tang Qian's voice, Manny. Harris immediately had the spirit, and under the cover of Tang Qian's "flesh wall", he effortlessly broke through Rick. Jackson's defense, with a single step, once again rushed into the inside line of the Iowa Energy's box.

Just at Curtis.** Raw concentrate and prepare for Manny. The moment Harris lays the basket again, Manny. Harris threw his hand away, like a basketball skater, and it didn't look like a normal shooting trajectory at all.

Just when Curtis was confused, a huge black shadow rose from his side, and then with a "boom", the basketball hoop of the Iowa Energy team, Huo Ran wailed, trembling continuously.

"Tell me Manny!" After Tang Qian fell off the basketball hoop, he stretched out his hand and pointed at Manny. Harris Road.

"Of course!" Manny. Harris also grinned loudly.

At 4-17, the defender scored a momentum ball!

"The speed at which the Oriental moves...... Not bad. It's me who miscalculated. "Iowa Energy's leading player Curtis ** is alive.

"Sorry, Curtis, I was too careless, I thought he was so big and should move very slowly, but I didn't expect ......" Iowa Energy's starting center Patrick. Christopher spoke.

Curtis.** Sheng glanced at Tang Qian's back number and said: "It doesn't matter, that kind of ball just needs to pay attention to a little bit, although the deduction is good, but unfortunately it can only be recorded 2 points, it's not a big deal." ”

"Well, I'll keep an eye out for the next game." Patrick. Christopher agreed.

This is one of the few positional battles in today's game, and friends who play basketball understand that positional battles are the time when the center inside can really exert its power.

"Dongfang boy, I'm going to fight you alone, don't be afraid!" Patrick. Christopha took his position, and then spewed trash talk to Tang Qian behind him.

"You're wrong, aren't you?" Don dive against Patrick. Christopher, with a flat voice, said: "The correct way to say it is that I am going to defend you, don't be afraid." ”

"What??? You arrogant oriental monkey!! "Patrick. Christopher didn't expect Tang Qian, who looked "Svenven" on the outside, to talk trash at all, which was not ambiguous at all.

"You know, you're like a little gorilla, and your mouth is full of noise."

"Small, a lot of little orangutans?" Patrick. Of course, Christopher knew that Tang Qian was satirizing himself, because the little gorilla Duoduo is a domestic animation in Germany, and the protagonist in it, the little gorilla Duoduo, is famous for liking to imitate all kinds of noises. Therefore, the meaning of Tang Qian's words just now is clear at a glance.

"Oriental Monkey, how dare you insult me? You're finished! ”

Patrick. Christopher received the ball and shouted, about to make a gesture to single Tang Qian.

For this kind of fool who is not self-sufficient, Tang Qian of course laughs at it all, with his current defensive skills, five crystal bricks are enough to suppress most of the players in the NBDL. Let's talk about this Rausch Patrick. Christopher, in Tang Qian's opinion, is the average level, the former wants to beat himself, it is not too difficult.

"Look how I hit your !!"

The degree of informatization of the NBDL is far less than that of the NBA, so many players, if they have not played directly against each other, do not know the details of the other party. Patrick. Christopher thinks that he is in the NBDL league, and his offensive ability is okay, how can it be too difficult to deal with an Oriental? He's not Yao Ming, right?

Patrick. Christopher was on one side, in a standard center forward position, and he hit Tang Qian hard with force, and then habitually got up and hooked his hand. That's Patrick. Christopher's regular scoring tactics in the NBDL, and in general, the success rate is not too bad.

But unfortunately, he ran into Tang Qian.

In the face of such a simple way of attacking, where would Tang Qian easily let it go? With a slight tap of his feet, his huge body immediately jumped into the air, and then, without much thought, a loud block sounded.

Syllable!

"Nicely covered, hot!" Manny. Harris bent down to pick up the basketball, gave him a word of praise, and then without stopping at all, dribbled at high speed towards the opposing halfcourt.

After a smooth pass over Rick. After Jackson, Manny. Harris is ready for a solo assault layup.

"I'm not going to let you succeed." Curtis Raw rushed back to the inside of Iowa Energy, and he was better than Manny. Harris has to be tall, so he has a defensiveness and has a certain advantage.

And one-on-one, he has quite the confidence to cut Manny directly. Basketball in Harris's hands.

"Hehe, do you think I'm going to go toe-to-toe with you? Don't forget, my location, but PG. "Manny. After Harris finished speaking, he made an amazing move, and he faced Curtis's defense, and he didn't have any intention of slowing down. The referee stared at Manny. Harris, as if he would blow him for hitting someone with the ball at any time.

This guy, is it going to be hard? It didn't slow down at all??? Bastard thing!! In that case, I'll give you an offensive foul!!

Curtis.** was thinking about it, but in the next second, he noticed an anomaly.

Manny on the highway. Harris actually passed by himself? He, what is he trying to do? At that angle, there should have been no room to shoot, right? Why...... Wait, wait...... He, what about the basketball in his hand......

Basketball is gone???

In the midst of Curtis's panic, a strong wind blew the tips of his forehead. Curtis.** raised his eyes, and in the pupils of his eyes, a reflection that was constantly getting bigger and clearer became clearer.

This face is......

Rumble~

The basket of Iowa energy, exploded again.

Curtis ** was knocked out of the way by the huge force, and finally fell on the basketball hoop until he stopped the momentum of regression.

Beep~

"Block fouls, goals count, plus a free throw!"

Damn it! Where did this Oriental guy come from? Why do you run so fast?

Wasn't he still in the backfield just now?

Hell yes!

Curtis Raw The ball was wronged because his full attention was on Manny. Harris's body, so after Tang dived and jumped just now, he didn't react at all. And because he stood with one foot in the reasonable collision zone, according to the rules, he had to jump on the spot, otherwise once he had physical contact with Tang Qian, it would be inevitable to be blown to block the foul.

"It's a pity, ** Sheng, how does it feel to be scalded by our family? Isn't it cool? "Manny. Harris walked past Curtis and whispered a sneer.

"Damn! Don't be complacent! I'm going to make you cry right away! "Curtis.** where can I put up with Manny. Harris's ridicule, in his opinion, the latter is an unpopular second-rate player, and he is not on the same level as himself at all.

Bang~

It's a pity that Tang Qian's free throws are really not good, so he missed this opportunity to add two and one in vain.

For this, Tang Qian has no choice, who is called Zhang Dashuai's free throw shooting rate, this is the level! His own free throw crystal brick plan has already been raised to the limit of nine pieces, but unfortunately, Zhang Dashuai's highest free throw shooting rate in a season is 61.3%! Tang Qian later took a special look at Zhang Dashuai's free throw shooting rate over the years, among which the 1967-1968 season was the most "frustrating", with a shooting rate of 38.0%, which simply made Tang Qian "speechless".

You must know that in this season, Zhang Dashuai has to walk to the free throw line 11.4 times per night on average, and if he can make seven or eight shots, then his score that season will not be so "pitiful". It's a pity that Zhang Dashuai's performance at the free throw line really reassures the opponent, and 11.4 "huge" shots can only be exchanged for 4.3 goals. In this way, you really deserve to be slashed by your opponent!

Every time Tang Qian sees this data, he feels "heartbroken", obviously he has a very strong mid-range shooting technique, why does it become a "shooting birds" and "eating and watching the sky" as soon as he walks on the free throw line? I can't understand it, I really can't understand it!!

"Rick, give me the ball when you get over, I'm going to blow that Manny. Harris! Curtiss said with anger in his eyes.

"OK, no problem." For Curtis.** Born personal abilities, Rick. Jackson was still relieved.

Rick. Jackson pushed the basketball into the defender's half, and then made a hand-to-hand pass with Curtis. Jackson immediately made a run and pulled away from one of Curtis's followers.

And it just so happened that the opponent who remained became the defender of the organization's defender, Manny. Harris.

"Do you think you can stop me?" Curtis smiled cruelly and then didn't look at Manny. Harris, jumping straight and taking off.

In Manny. In Harris's stunned gaze, the orange-red basketball drew a beautiful arc, and with a "brush" sound, it entered the net.

"The answer is no."

Curtis. Harris scoffed, then turned around and swaggered back to the Iowa Energy half.

"This stinky guy is really arrogant!"

Manny. Harris said aggrievedly.

It turns out that he also has a certain three-point ability, and this Curtis.** is not in vain.

Next ball, Manny. Harris chose to play his own singles, but unfortunately his ability to protect the ball still needs to be improved, and the moment he broke through the dribble, he was cut off by Curtis.

This ball, I want it!

Curtis.** was ready to stage a scene that raged the basket again, but this time, Tang Qian disagreed.

Obviously, Tang Qian is more than 10 centimeters higher than Curtis.**, but his sprint speed is still superior. Especially for short-distance acceleration, the advantage is even more obvious, so this ball Curtis.** wanted to take the first step, but he was forced to be pressed down by Tang Qian's big palm.

"Hey, MVP."

"In my forbidden area, you'd better fly less."

"Otherwise, that goal just now will be the result."

After Tang Qian landed, his voice was soft and faint.

PS: Most of the names of the Iowa Energy team are real, but not in 2011-2012.

In the end, it's the same old thing again, Xiao Zi is rolling all over the ground and begging for collection, ahhh