This prop is not a charcoal in the snow for Li Liang, but it is definitely a very useful thing.

Since before entering the alliance, after obtaining the [Three-point Shooting Rate Improvement Post] through the mission, this useful prop has been accompanied by Li Liang and has become a big consumer of anger points.

In the Lakers and Clippers, Li Liang's three points are extremely deadly.

But when it comes to the Pacers, a little bit of three points is not enough.

Because now many teams have seen through it, just Kaliliang.

Two people, three or even four people guard, and the others, resigned to fate.

JR, Granger, and the others are not consistent enough to kill their opponents on their own.

As a result, Li Liang had to develop more of his other offensive means.

In addition to the breakthrough and pull-up jump shots, the sharpest weapon left is of course the mid-range jump shot.

The strongest offensive technique in basketball history seems to be being abandoned by the league in an era when three-point shooting is becoming more and more important.

Because according to data analysis, the use of three-point shooting and basket offense, as well as free throws, is the most efficient way to score.

In terms of big data, the efficiency of the middle distance is the lowest, especially the long two points.

But the game is not all about data, data is the result, not the process.

The power of the middle distance has been proven time and time again on the NBA playoff stage.

Last season, the Clippers were able to destroy the withering and decaying, in addition to Li Liang's three-pointer, there was also Paul's mid-range bottom.

Not to mention the Lakers, Kobe Bryant's MVP season, the best mid-range shooting master in history.

Even James, his shooting is not consistent, and the team also has Wade, a mid-range shooting master who can explode in the playoffs.

Anyway, the regular season feels punctual and inaccurate, and when it comes to the need for it, it scares people to death.

Now among Li Liang's teammates, there is no such backcourt mid-distance master.

JR, Granger, and West are all very good, but they can't hold on, they can't get to the bottom.

So Li Liang made more and more mid-range jumpers in the game.

It's usually a combination of his pull-up jump shot after his breakaway, a 45-degree shot, or a catch-and-shoot after a pick-and-roll screen.

If it's a simple three-point shot, no one will pull space for him, and with two or three people piled up in front of him, he will not be able to maintain a high shooting rate even if he is a god.

And this [mid-range hit rate improvement post (a)] can maintain the effect for 10 minutes, which can basically last for half a quarter, even if there is a pause, you are not afraid.

Just go to the exchange center and look at the price - the system is really getting darker.

Fortunately, the day before yesterday, Li Liang collected a lot of anger points in the quick loan center.

The quality of this Cleveland fan is poor, and I still miss Lao Tzu in the regular season, and I think I brought you Paul George.

When he arrived at the Eastern Conference Finals, he turned his face and didn't recognize anyone, and began to boo Li Liang in the game.

Of course Li Liang doesn't care, the more people who boo him, the better, and it's best to be able to scold each other at that time, then he will be happy.

At the start of the game, the Pacers' starting lineup changed from the previous game.

Kevin Garnett came to the starting XI in place of Danny Granger as the No. 4 spot.

And Li Liang came to the No. 3 position he was familiar with, focusing on small forward.

Eat a trench and grow a wisdom.

When playing the Bulls in the semifinals, Bird was determined not to change the lineup, because he believed that Li Liang could hold on to the No. 4 position.

But after the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals, he still had to put Li Liang in the No. 3 position, because he didn't believe that the referee would let Li Liang go.

The No. 4 position is still too dangerous, and in the away game, it is better to sacrifice a little overall attack, but also to strengthen the defense, and at the same time protect Li Liang, the absolute core.

The Cavaliers' starting lineup was unchanged from the previous three games.

Jumping the ball, McGee took the lead and the Pacers started their first offense of the game.

From the start, the Pacers' offense was a little rough off.

The continuous passing ball on the outside line was destroyed by the Cavaliers when it was given to the bottom corner.

And a lot of offensive time has passed, and in the end, the baseline free throw came out and gave it to the inside, and Garnett turned over and missed the jumper.

The disadvantage of not playing one big or four small is that the transfer of the ball on the offensive end is not so smooth, and the space is obviously not open.

The Cavaliers got the backcourt rebound and counterattacked, James walked lightly through the half, and made a mid-range jumper shot!

Iron ......

The first attack on both sides missed.

Subsequently, on the Pacers' side, Li Liang held the ball and burst into the basket and missed a stop-and-go jumper.

After returning to the No. 3 position this time, Li Liang and James were on the opposite position from the beginning.

The two of them each hit an iron to mean it.

Then, Irving drew a foul on Hill on offense, hitting both free throws from the free-throw line to make it 2-0 for the Cavaliers.

Immediately, Garnett blocked the pick-and-roll at 45 degrees on the left side, received a pass from Hill, and hit a mid-range jumper.

After Garnett switched to the starter, his mid-range jumper must be developed and utilized, otherwise the Pacers' offense will be very difficult.

Garnett then hit a 24-second mid-range shot to open the game with four straight points.

Compared to the previous games, both sides obviously have a better understanding of each other's attacking routines, and there is a lot less loss of position in defense.

This also makes the attack on both sides more fragmented and dependent on individual ability.

Garnett hit two mid-range shots, and Irving hit back-to-back breakaway throws on the Cavaliers' side.

Blatter has realized that Irving's point must explode on the offensive end, and he must press Hill to play.

Because Owen is basically a negative role on the defensive end, he may be blown up by the opponent at any time, and he has to be hidden and used.

If he can't play to his singles advantage on the offensive end, that point is completely wasted.

Therefore, after the opening, the Cavaliers kept giving Irving the ball to single, so that he could find an offensive feeling.

At home, Owen does feel outstanding, and his snake-like ball control and movement make Hill, who is known for his defense, unable to guard it.

And his final finish was unusually superb, and Garnett couldn't stop it when he came to help defend.

Irving opened the game with six straight points.

But apart from Owen, the Cavaliers were dumbfounded.

Paul George, who had an outburst in the last game, opened with 0-of-3 in this game......

Two of them missed shots, and Li Liang grabbed a counterattack and beat the Cavaliers 6:0.

At 12:6, the Pacers took a six-point lead.

James and Li Liang didn't score a single point in this wave of confrontation.

James had one steal and one assist, while Li Liang had two rebounds and two assists.

Both seem to be secretly accumulating power.

The Cavaliers didn't call a timeout, and James caught the ball at 45 degrees on the right side and forced Li Liang with his back.

The Pacers came online to interfere, it was JR Smith, James immediately gave the ball to George, George received the ball and made a three-point shot, and finally scored!

It's a thirst-quenching ball.

Li Liang felt very depressed, and asked JR after serving, "You look down on me?" ”

"No, how dare I look down on you?"

"Then why are you here to help defend it, do I want you to help defend it?"

"I... I'm used to it. ”

"You're used to a fart, are you here when it's time to help?"

Li Liang shook his head, Smith is actually still very positive, but it is not the right time to be positive.

The James team has always been unpacked, and the package is an opportunity to show his passing skills.

The Cavaliers then contributed a high-intensity defense, double wrapping Li Liang, Li Liang passed the ball to Garnett, who was in the driver's seat, and James misplaced to defend Garnett, almost breaking the ball.

In the end, Li Liang ran to the bottom corner of the right side to catch the ball, and in the case of double pressing, he forced a three-point shot.

Li Liang's response came quickly, and as soon as the goal was scored, the Cavaliers' players and fans gasped.

Is the Indiana combine going to start?

In the last round of the series, Li Liang won the reputation of Chicago Typewriter with his consecutive three-pointers and pull-up jumpers.

Now he's called the Indiana Combine, and it depends on when his three-point shot starts to explode.

But after this three-point game, Li Liang did not continue to show his superb three-point skills.

He put more energy into defending, playing, and defending on the outside.

He's like he's back to the same person he was with the Lakers, hidden in the team, but you don't know when he's going to show his sharp fangs.

What's more, he has more than one sharp tooth now.

At the end of the first quarter, the two sides played without shock, and the Pacers led the Cavaliers by 4 points at 27:23.

The Pacers were more blossoming, and Garnett was a big player, scoring six points, three rebounds, and one block.

J.R. Smith hit a three-pointer and Hill continued to attack Irving, who scored 10 points and Hill also scored 6 points.

The two sides are already quite familiar with the tactical habits, and they don't have the "rustiness" of the first three games, and they feel that the game is very smooth.

But everything is hidden beneath the surface of peace, and undercurrents are surging.