Chapter 13: Back in the Arena (Part II)

Mo Xi's face dunk is very morale-boosting, but to some extent, it is still only two points, and the impact on both sides is only that the Knicks once again pressed the score closer, 63:62 behind by one point. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Although Mutombo is a god who can average three blocks per game in his rookie season, he has not been less affected by the super insiders in this era. Looking back, Mutombo taught Mo Xi a lesson.

In exactly the same position as before, the same movements, almost a copied arc, Mutombo once again succeeded in eating ink alone. The Knicks trailed by three points.

Mo Xi said in a broken thought: "Is it interesting to always use one way?" ”

Mutombo smiled at Mo Xi, not very friendly.

Mo Xi suddenly shuddered, as if he had too many mouths.

The Knicks didn't expect Mo Xi to be able to guard Mutombo, and came to the front court early.

Charles loites outside the three-point line with the ball, directing the run.

This time, Mo Xi did not bring up to cover, and he was immobilized by Mutomboka. But he also saw it, it's a big deal, let's not move, you're still the pillar of defense, and I'm still earning it in comparison.

As a result, the two tall center forwards were entangled on the left side of the penalty area, and if it weren't for the different skin colors, they might not be able to tell which arm belonged to whom.

The referee just glanced at the two of them and made sure that there was no attacking action and didn't care, after all, in the east, the interior players do this kind of thing every day.

Charles handed the ball to Johnson, who began to dig Steve Smith with his back. In comparison, Steve Smith is undoubtedly much taller than Johnson, but in the face of Johnson's stronger body, Steve keeps stepping back.

Just as Johnson was digging into the half-volley position, Alan Henderson suddenly lifted it up and wrapped Johnson.

The aunt didn't expect the opponent to suddenly wrap up at this time, and some couldn't hold the ball, but she still forcibly controlled the ball and stuffed it back to the vacated Marcus Camby.

Perhaps it was the dunk that had just stimulated him, but Camby only adjusted it slightly after receiving the ball, and then pulled up his hands and dunked violently.

Unexpectedly, a hand that looked darker than him just touched the ball lightly, and the goal that was about to be won was gone.

Mutombo, who was half exposed, broke away from Mo Xi's embrace in a dashing manner, and shook his fingers as he ran to the opposite side.

Camby's face deepened, a little annoyed, and he looked at Mo Xi complainingly, didn't you block it well just now.

Mo regrets the helpless stall hands, and the tonnage is not at the same level.

Mo Xi returned to the defensive end, and was already ready to die, but who knew that the Eagles actually made substitutions.

Despite his tactical support with the Hawks, Steve Smith has proven his scoring ability as early as the Heat, and his offensive ability of averaging 20 points per game since coming to the Hawks has made him the leading scorer on the Hawks.

Steve still implemented Wilkens' tactics, relying on his height advantage to deceive Johnson, Steve went straight into the inside, at this time Mo Xi was held down by Mutombo, and he was unable to help defend at all.

At this time, another figure fell from the sky, Camby threw off Henderson and came to the inside to make up the defense, a hot pot was sent, and the ball flew high off the field.

After covering the bubble, Camby only felt refreshed and yelled at Mutombo a few times. Camby even surpassed Mutombo in blocks in this game, and this time, it was already his fifth of the game.

The Hawks returned to serve and attacked, and it was still Steve's singles, relying on Henderson's cover to get to the basket.

Camby looked at it and was happy, is this brushing data for himself, he didn't want to think about it, and jumped high.

This time, however, Camby was a winner.

Steve slammed into Kanbi's body, lifted the ball up with both hands, rubbed it on Camby's hand, and sent it to the basket.

"Drop"

The goal is valid, and one penalty is added.

Mutombo walked over and said in a deep voice, "Boy, do you want to learn?" I'll teach you. ”

Steve added a free throw, and the Knicks trailed by four points in the blink of an eye.

Four points, the most hated point difference by coaches, but fortunately, there is plenty of time.

Coming to the Knicks' offensive round. This time, Mo Xi didn't let Mutombo entangle him, and he went straight to Spreville's side to cover for him.

At present, only Johnson and Sprewell have the certainty of attacking the interior in the Knicks' lineup, not to mention that Sprewell has scored 23 points.

Sprevel received the ball with the help of Moxi's cover and formed a small play and a big one, and singled Mutombo. Although Mutombo is a center forward, he is not slow at his feet, and with a pair of long arms, it is not easy for the average defender to play alone even if he is misplaced.

But Sprevel didn't care about these at all, seeing that it was Mutombo, he directly accelerated to hit the inside.

Mutombo didn't react, and hurried over to his back hat.

With a wicked smile on his lips, Sprewell took the ball and leaned towards Henderson on the other side, sending the latter's arm upwards.

"Drop"

Sprewell made a successful foul, although the shot was still covered by Mutombo, but there was no doubt that this foul was more effective. At this time, Henderson also committed four fouls, plus another Anthony Johnson on the court, and the Hawks had two fouls on their backs. It's just that Mutombo, who is the pillar of the defense, still hasn't fouled, which is a pity.

Sprewell hit both free throws, and the Knicks trailed by just two points at 64-66.

The Eagles seemed intent on going one way to the blacks, and Steve Smith was on the inside this time under the cover of Mutombo.

This time, Aunt Johnson resolutely rushed up to block the gun's eye.

The whistle blew again, and the Eagles made free throws.

Van Gundy was unhappy, and in his opinion the referee's home whistle was a bit too much. The Knicks have another five-foul man, but at this time, there is no one who can replace Johnson.

After hitting both free throws, the Hawks pulled the score away slightly.

For a while, the game seemed to be a bayonet battle, with both sides constantly attacking each other's interior lines, not seeking to score, as long as it was enough to inflict damage.

The result is obvious, except for Camby and Mo Xi, who just came on the court, the other three are five fouls. There were only three of the Eagles. But fortunately, the score was still scorching, and the Knicks stubbornly resisted.

76:70

The Knicks trailed by six points.

Knicks offensive round.

Amid the shouts of "defend" all over the court, Charles carefully dribbled the ball across the half court, and was surprised to find that Mo Xi actually asked for the ball in the low post. Charles hesitated, but still passed the ball over, although the data did not show anything, but in this game, Mo Xi's performance was indeed remarkable.

Mo Xi received the ball very easily, feeling a little surprised, but the huge pressure conveyed by the African mountains behind him told him that his opponent had such confidence.

Mo Xi tentatively turned around and made two feints, but Mutombo was unmoved, but Mo Xi's offensive position was not very good.

Mo Xi stubbornly did not pass the ball, and returned to the state of his back, relying on the power of the dribble to top Mutombo twice. Mo Xi tried to control the ball as much as he could, began to dribble, turned and moved to the other side.

Mutombo followed unhurriedly, and a pair of giant palms never left the top of Mo Xi's head.

Suddenly, Mo Xi stopped, his left foot was the axis, turned back to the direction he had just now, and raised his right hand high.

Mutombo pouted, no doubt it was a feint, he only followed symbolically, and Mo Xi would definitely turn back.

Sure enough, Mo Xi spun back again, and the ball was raised high in his left hand.

This time, Mutombo felt that it was not a feint, and if he didn't make a move, he might have to attack for three seconds. He raised his two big hands and pressed towards Mo Xi overwhelmingly, just now he still remembered the face button Mutombo, and planned to give this junior brother a little color to see.

Unafraid of Mutombo, he seemed to have spotted a gap in Mutombo's defense, grabbed the ball with his left hand and circled it in the air, drawing an arc that allowed Mutombo's arm to dunk to the basket.

Mutombo felt bad, and waved his big hand to cover Mo Xi's hand.

But it was a crisp "pop" thug sound and a crisp "bang" slam dunk sound.

Mo Xi once again deducted Mutombo and caused a foul.

Mutombo's face was not very good, if one was an accident, two were worth studying.

Mutombo crossed his hands on his hips, looked at Mo Xi, and said, "In the past two months, your progress has been really good. ”

Mo Xihan laughed twice, the two splits seemed easy, but for Mo Xi, it took all his strength to do it.

Some beasts like to destroy their opponents with violence, such as Ewing; Some beasts like to play with their opponents with their wits, such as Olajuwon; Some beasts like to crush their opponents with intimidation, such as Mutombo; And some beasts are good at using their keen sense of smell to defeat their opponents, such as Moxi.

The two offenses found the holes in Mutombo's defense with a beastly sense of smell, and they attacked quickly and achieved good results.

Mo Xi took a deep breath, made a free throw, and hit.

At 76:73, the Knicks were only three points behind and there were only 37 seconds left in the game, and the Knicks had to defend the ball.

It is not unreasonable for the Knicks to be a veteran hard team in the East, even with five fouls on his back, several veterans did not restrain themselves on the defensive end, but instead pressed more and more fiercely.

The Eagles hastily handed the ball to Mutombo on the inside again.

It can be said that the victory or defeat of this game is in the two meetings between these two center forwards.

As usual, Mutombo dribbled, once, twice, and at this moment, Mutombo felt a vicious wind hang up beside him, and Spreville came out from the side, picked the ball off with both hands and ran to the front.

Sprewell's lightning assassination was successful, and the Knicks were only one point behind, but the clock was only 13 seconds left.

Wilkens didn't call a timeout, because he knew that the Knicks needed a timeout even more at this point. The enemy must not give him what he needs.

The Knicks can only use foul tactics at this point.

However, what the Knicks generals never expected was that Charles did not stop Blaylock, who accelerated out of the Knicks' defensive position, and no one stopped him.

Just when the Knicks were desperate, Sprewell stepped up again to grab the basketball and make a long pass to Alan Houston.

The mid-shot king made a three-point shot.

"Bang"

Mutombo came up with a stroke of genius and knocked the ball away with one palm, killing the Knicks.

The stormy confrontation, the last few tens of seconds of ups and downs, so that many people have not yet reacted.

Mutombo patted Mo Xi's shoulder and said, "Congratulations, boy, you have a new life, wait for me in a while, I will invite you to dinner." ”

In the first game after Mo Xi's return, he had 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, and his performance was decent, but the scene of two Yan Mu Tombo has become a classic.