Chapter 31: Catching Up with the Score
"Whew, I'm glad to get in!"
After seeing the basketball enter the net, Chi Liang was obviously relieved, raised his right index finger again, and retreated to defense.
At this time, there were only two seconds left for the Lakers, and after re-serving, Harper threw the pot to Kobe.
Kobe Bryant said that it hurt a lot, but he couldn't help but shoot a long-range three-pointer, but unfortunately he didn't even touch the rebound, let alone the basket.
77:84
The home team is in front and the away team is behind, and thanks to Ji Liang's three-point shot, the original double-digit point difference has become a single digit.
Although it was only a three-point shot, the pressure on the players was significantly different, and the single-digit point difference gave people a more relaxed feeling.
Not long after, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the two sides tacitly sent substitutes.
In this lineup, Ji Liang once again controlled the ball, and this feeling of being in control is his favorite rhythm.
On the other side, Bryant sat on the sidelines to rest, with Jones sweeping the bench.
According to NBA rules, the team that wins the jump ball in the first quarter serves a throw-in in the fourth quarter, the other team serves a throw-in in the second and third quarters, and the jump ball is re-played in overtime.
The Lakers' successful jump ball in the first quarter also means that the ball is in possession in the fourth quarter, and the Lakers will control the ball.
Fisher held the ball past half court and then moved the ball to Jones, who was opposite Stich.
As soon as he received the basketball, Chi Liang appeared in front of him, his right hand was pointed into a palm, and a hand knife cut into the basketball, completing the steal in an instant.
The basketball fell to the ground and was finally grabbed by Alexander.
At the first moment, Alexander picked up the basketball and immediately rushed to the opponent's half.
"Stop him!"
Jones was upset, and while making a signal, he returned to the defense as quickly as possible.
On the other side, Fisher was in hot pursuit of Alexander, and now the 'old fish' was still very young, and he ran fast with a pair of long legs, and soon caught up with Alexander.
Before Fisher could catch up, Alexander threw a basketball and passed the ball diagonally to Ji Liang.
By the time Ji Liang picked up the basketball, Jones was already standing in front of him, waiting solemnly.
After the start of the fourth quarter, Ji Liang entered a dynamic vision state and had a stronger insight into the game.
Ji Liang didn't break through, raised his right hand, and pointed the basketball to the side, and Steich, who had just run outside the three-point line, received the basketball, and after adjusting it, he raised his hand and shot.
"Not good!"
Fisher hurriedly pounced on Stich, but there was still time to watch Stich shoot the basketball.
Stich was a little nervous, his three-point was a bit terrible, and even if it was an open three, he wasn't too sure.
Boom~
Stich's shot was a little less powerful and the basketball ended up crashing into the front of the basket and bouncing to the edge of the box.
"Mine!"
Looking at the basketball bouncing, Jones smiled and waited for the basketball to fly.
At this moment, Chi Liang rushed over from the side, stuck Jones behind, and at the same time, lightly stretched his ape arm and grabbed the basketball first.
Without hesitation, Ji Liang passed the ball to Stic again.
Stich was still standing in place, still with no Lakers players around.
After a moment's hesitation, Stich threw the basketball in his hand again before the defender could come over.
Watching the basketball fly in the air, whether it is the Nuggets or the Lakers players, all eyes are on the basketball.
At the same time, the stronger players began to grab advantageous positions and compete for rebounds.
Swish~
This time, the basketball went into the net and there was a wave of netting.
"Yay!"
After making a three-pointer, Stich raised his arm hard, visibly feeling a little more confident.
"Cast beautifully!"
"Chi Liang, thank you for your trust!"
The two clapped their palms together, then turned back to defend before the Lakers served.
After holding the ball past halftime, Fisher temporarily shook off Alexander with the help of a block and began to attack the penalty area.
Keon Clarke hurriedly changed his guard and waited with open hands to block Fisher's breakthrough route.
Fisher didn't break through, immediately distributed the ball to Jones, and then rushed to the bottom corner outside the three-point line.
After receiving the pass, Jones made a sign to break to the right, but Ji Liang immediately stopped the castration as soon as he moved.
After all, he was an All-Star, and Jones reached out and pulled the basketball, used his back dribble, and put the ball in his left hand to break through from the other side.
It's a pity that in the state of dynamic vision, Jones's every move was watched by Chi Liang. Seeing Chi Liang's footsteps, he took the first step in front of Jones, raised his hands high, and stood in his position.
Jones didn't have time to react, so he crashed into Chi Liang, and under Jones's impact, Chi Liang fell to the floor.
Honk~
This is the home court of the Nuggets, and the referee's decision is biased in favor of the Nuggets, and after the whistle blows, Jones is finally awarded a foul.
The ball changed hands, and after Alexander held the ball past half court, he passed the ball to Ji Liang.
Fox's knees bent slightly, he didn't grab it, and his eyes were staring at Ji Liang tightly.
At this time, Chi Liang shook his shoulders, Fox hesitated instantly, and without giving him a chance to judge, Chi Liang moved and broke through from the left side of Fox.
Fox hurriedly moved his feet, but he didn't prevent Chi Liang from turning with the ball and being passed cleanly.
Stop, jump, raise your hand, press your wrist!
Before Jones helped defend, Ji Liang threw a basketball.
Swish~
The basketball went into the net, narrowing the two-point gap again.
"There are only two points left!"
Ji Liang muttered to himself, as if speaking to Jones, and then turned back to defense.
"Humph!"
Jones snorted coldly, his face was a little unsightly, but he was obviously a lot more vigilant in his heart, the opponent's strength and maturity were obviously beyond his expectations, and it was no wonder that Kobe Bryant suffered the other party's loss.
After coming to the opposing half, Jones began to run without the ball, and with the help of his teammates, he quickly got rid of Ji Liang.
After receiving a pass from Fisher, the defender of Jones became Steich.
Without hesitation, Jones broke through Sticky, his breakthrough was quite sharp, Sticky was obviously a beat slower, and he easily broke through.
At this time, Chi Liang hurriedly assisted in defense and blocked in front of Jones, who was not reckless and distributed the ball to Fox in the empty position.
The first moment, Fox jumped up and threw the basketball in his hand.
Boom~
Unfortunately, his strength was a little bigger, and the basketball smashed into the basket for internal testing, and finally Clark grabbed the rebound.
"Clark!"
Ji Liang immediately stepped forward and rushed to the opponent's half as fast as he could.
Clark threw the basketball, but he was an interior after all, and the accuracy of the pass was slightly off, and by the time Ji Liang received the ball, Jones had already returned to the defense in time.
After receiving the basketball, Ji Liang advanced with the ball, his speed was faster again, and his momentum became more and more intense.
When he stepped into the restricted area, Ji Liang jumped high, formed a tomahawk shape with his right hand, and smashed the ball straight to the basket.