Chapter 97, Pulling the Wind.
Today, Xue Ding's dress is very stylish.
A white headband is tied around the head, and there are many equipment such as arm pads, wrist pads, knee pads, etc.
The most important thing is that Xue Ding is still wearing a mask!
WTF!
If it was on the field field, Xue Ding's full armament would be ridiculed.
The camera frequently pointed the camera at Xue Ding, who was more photogenic than Hornets star Paul.
Next to him, Fernandez said with envy: "I finally know why you are dressed like this, not to prevent injury, but to grab attention and headlines, you see, the camera is all yours, hey, I'm a fool, I actually laughed at your dress, Xue, you teach me, how can I attract media attention like you." ”
Fernandez looked at Xue Ding with a look of remorse.
When Xue Ding appeared in this costume in the dressing room today, Fernandez was the one who took the lead in mocking Xue Ding.
The first reaction of everyone when they saw Xue Ding was that they were afraid of being injured, but now Fernandez doesn't seem to be the case.
Xue Ding gently touched Fernandez's head and said, "Rudy, you change your hairstyle first, so that the media may write you into the headlines, and the camera can find you directly." ”
Fernandez's eyes lit up and he replied, "What hairstyle?" ”
As soon as Xue Ding said it, he talked about his heart, and he also felt that he could.
Xue Ding replied: "Just leave a handful of the little yellow hair on the top of your head, and all the rest will be dyed black." ”
Xue Ding felt that Schroeder's hairstyle was quite suitable for Fernandez.
It's handsome, isn't it?
Fernandez was a very humble young man, and immediately replied: "Well, when I get back to the home stadium, you will accompany me to get my hair done." ”
Xue Ding nodded.
Hair can be there, but unfortunately not very women go.
When the commentator explained the starting lineups of the two sides, netizens watching the live broadcast also made a fuss.
"Oh, Xue Ding is a little different, the protection is tight enough."
"Headbands, masks, wrist guards, and equipment are really complete, if you don't look at the jersey, you wouldn't be able to recognize this guy as Xue Ding."
"There's no way, as a pioneer, Xue Ding has to learn to protect himself."
Fans also began to discuss Xue Ding's outfit.
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The Hornets started this game: Paul, Stojakovic, Brown, West, Okafor.
The Trail Blazers' starters were: Xue Ding, Fernandez, Webster, Aldridge, Pulbizla.
Xue Ding's goalscorers are Fernandez and Webster.
Both men shot 37 percent from three-point range.
Director Xu said: "Director Zhang, do you think Xue Ding can play the performance of the last game if he faces Paul today?" ”
"It's a bit difficult, Paul's offense, organization, defense is much better than Fisher's. And they must have studied the video of Xiao Ding's last game, and they won't give Xiao Ding such a good opportunity to break out, and now that Xiao Ding doesn't have Roy's containment, he should be very uncomfortable. ”
"Well, it's a lot of difficulties today, Paul was full of regrets in the playoffs last year, and this season is going to make a comeback, and in the face of the Trail Blazers who are now full of injuries, they must win it today."
"Well, let's look forward to Xue Ding's performance today."
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The stadium in New Orleans has an attendance rate of only about 7 percent.
The current Trail Blazers are the first in the league, and they have received a lot of attention, and this kind of attendance has given Paul a lot of face.
Looking at the atmosphere here, Xue Ding understood why Paul and Davis were reluctant to stay in the city.
The sorrow of a small city.
Although the game was not starry enough, the fans at the arena in New Orleans were expecting the home team to take down the Trail Blazers, and there was some cheering.
"Beep!!"
Pulbizla jumps with Okafor.
Okafor won with an easy jump and he flicked the ball to Chris Paul.
Paul slowly advanced through the half with the ball.
The dribble was very steady.
Xue Ding stretched out his arms and walked tightly against Paul.
Trail Blazers half-time.
Paul arc top observes.
Almost ignored Xue Ding's steal feints.
Paul played a tactic.
West quickly came over and played the pick-and-roll.
West stopped Xue Ding, and Ade also rushed over from behind.
One block and one demolition!
Paul took advantage of the gap between Xue Ding and Aldridge to cross and switch defenses, and a pass went directly through the two and hit the ground to West, who went down to the free throw line.
Empty.
West and Paul have become extremely skilled in blocking and pick-and-roll.
West catches the ball and jumps a mid-range from the free-throw line.
High arcs.
"Huh"
Basketball goes through the net.
Steady hits.
0 to 2.
West is a skilled power forward capable of shooting and handling the ball, and is lethal from mid-range, shooting 50 percent from mid-range this season, a bit higher than Ade.
Xue Ding helplessly looked at Paul and West's inexplicable blocking, knowing that Paul wanted to pass the ball, but he couldn't prevent it.
At this time, Aldridge also spread his hands, and then shook his head!
Both knew Paul and West were going to play pick-and-roll, but they just couldn't help it.
Paul's big-picture vision and delicate passing skills are not so easy to cut off his passing lanes in this game with the Trail Blazers' current disorganized defense.
Since you can't defend, you can only attack with offense.
Xue Ding dribbled past half court.
A hand raise at the top of the arc is a tactic.
Two shooters are in position.
Aldridge came up to cover.
Aldridge blocked Paul, and Xue Ding wanted to follow Paul's example and play a pick-and-roll.
But unfortunately, Aldridge already has a middle distance, Paul and West have long been on guard against Xue Ding's hand, and then Xue Ding does not have Paul's passing ability to grasp the fighter, and he can't play this fine job.
As a result, Xue Ding couldn't find a chance to pass the ball to Ade, because thinking about passing, he also missed the opportunity to break through.
Xue Ding prepares a big through plug to give the ball to Fernandez on the right.
But.
"Smack!"
Paul saw through Xue Ding's passing intentions, and quickly copied Xue Ding's pass.
Xue Ding's mistake is +1
Paul steals and then makes a quick assault.
After Xue Ding was cut off, he didn't give up, he chased back frantically.
Paul was not as fast as Xue Ding, and was caught up by Xue Ding outside the three-point line.
Xue Ding's defense was okay, but the defensive awareness of the rest of the Trail Blazers did not keep up, and the Hornets' counter-attacking system was mature, and Stojkovic slipped to the bottom corner of the three-point line on the right side.
Would Paul have missed this opportunity?
Obviously not, directly a ball, people to the ball!
Stojkovic catches the ball and raises his hand to make a three-pointer!
"Huh!"
0 to 5.
As soon as the Trailblazers came up, they were continuously knocked on a smothered stick.
The gap between Xue Ding and Paul was clear in these two short rounds.
Paul had two assists and a steal, completely showing his strength as a queen bee.
At this time, McMillan's face was not good, and the team made mistakes on the offensive and defensive ends in the first round.
McMillan let Xue Ding dribble past half court and immediately called a timeout.
The team is in a difficult moment and has to adjust immediately and can't make mistakes.
McMillan clapped his hands and sent several starters around.
He didn't take the tactical board, but said directly: "Xue, don't play blocking and dismantling with Aldridge, the center comes out to cover, and then Xue, you attack by yourself, you have to play it yourself, so that you can attract the defense and feed the ball to your teammates!" ”