Chapter 121: Blocking the Key Ball
The Rockets re-attacked, and Summer took the initiative to run over to make a block for Harden, and after the pick-and-roll, he took Deron to the bottom, leaving Hayward and Harden alone.
"Hello, Hayward, I didn't believe that Xia said you were strong before, but today your performance was really good," Harden complimented Hayward with a smile.
Hayward also scratched his head embarrassedly, "Is it really that good?" But I'm still very envious of you, the team atmosphere is good, there are many rookie opportunities, if it weren't for Xia, maybe I wouldn't have gotten a chance today. ”
There was a little helplessness in Hayward's words, probably remembering the days when he didn't have the right to make a move and didn't have time in the Jazz.
"It's okay, isn't it good now, let's behave well in the future, don't go back to the bench." After Harden finished speaking, he began to press down, as if he was ready to start breaking through.
"Yes, I will!" Hayward also stabilized his center of gravity with Harden's dribble, and slowly moved a little sideways to Harden's left hand.
This is what Sloan told Hayward at halftime to defend the way, because Harden is left-handed and likes to break through the left side, so for the defense of Harden Sloan, he basically emphasizes defending the left side a lot.
That's why Hayward has this kind of action, even if he lets Harden go to the right, he is not willing to let Harden go left.
Harden couldn't help but smile bitterly when he watched Hayward's movements, it seems that the longer he plays in the league, the more thoroughly these coaches will study themselves, but ~
I thought I would only break with my left hand!
A glimmer of light flashed in Harden's eyes, since you let me go with my right hand, then I just go, it's basically an instantaneous thing, Harden directly changed his right hand to dribble and began to break out the first step.
Harden's breakthrough is very similar to James, maybe it's all James, and the crushing of Harden for the breakthrough is basically not inferior to James, after all, the weight is there.
As soon as Harden broke through on the right side, Millsap ran over to help defend, and Harden had to stop helplessly, but Millsap was empty as soon as he helped defend Yao Ming.
Almost without hesitation, Harden passed the ball to Yao Ming's hand, Yao Ming received the ball and started a jump shot, a mid-range shot hit steadily, and Yao Ming was still very sure of the mid-range undisturbed shot.
76:66
The score was once again stretched to double digits.
Jefferson also quickly received the falling basketball and threw it to Hayward, who was already fast, Hayward received the ball and began to speed up, and only Harden and Summer successfully returned to the position in the Rockets backcourt at this time.
"Chance!" Hayward watched the position of the two come to the three-point line and hit a pull-up jump shot, Hayward's three-point shot was still so solid, sliding through a beautiful arc in the air and landing firmly into the basket.
"Good shot!" Hayward patted his chest excitedly.
76:69
The score was pulled closer again, and this time the Rockets were a little panicked, is this Hayward really unstoppable? That's 33 points! The Jazz's ability not to collapse in this game also depends on Hayward's output.
"What are you doing! Let him in! Even if you give two points, you can't give three points! Why did they retreat to the inside line! Adelman also roared anxiously.
Because just summer and Harden were so anxious, even if the defense was heavy, both of them retreated to the interior! Isn't this just giving someone someone an empty shot for nothing!
But fortunately, even though Hayward performed so well, it still didn't make Yao Ming panic, and Yao Ming's low single Millsap also hit a hook hand steadily.
78:69
"Da Yao is still as stable as ever, this dream step is really pleasing to the eye, and now the only ones in the league who can use the dream step so well are Yao Ming and Kobe." Johnson said nostalgically.
"Well done, Brother Yao." In the process of returning to the defense in the summer, he high-fived Yao Ming and said.
"Xia, wait a minute, you can put Hayward in, there are me and Hassan on the inside, don't worry, but don't let him shoot." Yao Ming said earnestly to the summer.
Summer also smiled bitterly at this, maybe what Yao Ming said was also the defense just now, and put Hayward in such a big vacancy, which really shouldn't be.
"Yes, I see." Summer replied and ran to the defensive position, waiting for Hayward to arrive.
But this time Hayward didn't attack, Delon ran to the front and passed to the fast Ragabel, who received the ball and made a quick stop.
Basketball is also a solid hit.
The game slowly came to the last minute, and Hayward, who had not played singles in the previous minutes, finally received a pass from Delon again, and looking at the posture on the court, Hayward may be ready to play alone.
Looking at Hayward's dribbling posture, Summer posted it without even thinking about it, because he believed in his teammates and believed that Hassan and Yao Ming would definitely be able to intercept the breakthrough Hayward on the inside.
So what the summer should do now is to put shooting pressure on Hayward, so that Hayward gives up shooting and turns to a breakthrough, and the summer approach is indeed successful, and Hayward chose to break through almost after being close to Summer.
Because although this kind of defense is easy to be interfered with by blocks, it is much easier to break through, and just after Hayward chose to break through, Jefferson seemed to know Hayward's choice.
Almost no one said anything, so he took the initiative to run over and cover Hayward, who broke through the summer in an instant with the help of cover, but Hassan was also in a defensive position at this time.
"Come on! Hayward! Let me end your touch! Hassan stood one step ahead of Hayward, and his eyes burned with fire!
This goal he Hassan covered! He wants Hayward to know that the inside line is his turf! No one wants to go wild on their own turf.
"Huh?" Looking at Hassan's expression, Hayward couldn't help frowning, why are you so hideous! It's a game and not a fight, okay!
However, regardless of his Hassan's expression, Hayward was unaffected and went to the basket, and at this time, Jefferson also worked hard inside to cut inside from Hayward's side.
"Opportunity! Pass or vote? Hayward's heart instantly had a choice, "Biography! ”
Hayward posed in a horse archery pose, the basketball was tossed high by him, and Jefferson looked at the basketball on his head and stretched out his arms and began to jump.
But just as Jefferson touched the basketball, a yellow hand came down from above him.
"Oops!" Hayward and Jefferson's faces changed at the same time.
How can I forget the speed and bounce of summer! And this ball is a key ball! If you throw in the Jazz, you will chase the score to 1 point, but if you don't score, it will hurt morale!
"Bang" Jefferson landed directly on his butt, and the basketball was pressed down by Summer, and then Hassan on the inside caught the basketball with his hand, and then threw a long throw to Harden who was about to go.
"Bang!"
This time it was Harden's dunk, and Harden ravaged the Jazz's unguarded interior with a speed after catching the basketball, and the first-level gliding slam dunk was even more pleasing to the eye.
77:72
With 42 seconds left, the Jazz and Rockets each have one more chance to attack.
(End of chapter)