Chapter 194: Finally Awakening
Omir. Asik is a good defensive center, and while the athletically gifted Turk has not adapted to the era of small-ball ideas, he does have excellent interior top defense, and correspondingly lacks in helping to block.
At the moment, Asik was firmly behind Whiteside, and he felt that his defensive skills were enough to keep the opponent's young man with little offensive experience out of the reasonable collision zone. Whiteside held the basketball with his back and tried to squeeze behind him, but Asik's solid chassis and full tonnage prevented the Heat center from taking advantage of much space.
Seeing that the five-second limit was approaching, Whiteside hurriedly passed the basketball to Wade, who ran to the wing. The 'Flash' didn't let the basketball stay in his hands for much longer, and as Whiteside adjusted his pace to get Asik back behind him, he hoisted the ball down the empty space and into the low post.
"The Heat look like they've made up their minds to let Whiteside play alone this time, and the whole team is creating space for the center's low-post offense." Drexler was amused, "Whiteside looked a little flattered, and I'm afraid it's never been since he joined the Heat that he's been so valued on the offensive end. ”
Bill. Wharton was laughing too, but his smile was more understanding and encouraging: "Let's see how far Whiteside can go, shall we?" Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised! ”
The young Heat center was anxious at this point, he had wasted almost 10 seconds of offensive time, but the key position on his back had not yet worked. Asik has a solid underhandicap, and at just under 110 kilograms, Whiteside struggles to force his opponent to expose his opponent.
His peripheral vision glanced at the area behind his side, and he gritted his teeth and made up his mind. Whiteside slammed the basketball to the floor with both hands, quickly turned and walked outside, took a step and hooked the basketball to the basket with his right arm against his opponent. He can't move the ball for as long as he can with a good offensive interior right now, so he can easily lose the ball even with the protection of his long arms.
This kind of casual hook basket on the move naturally has a low shooting percentage, and Whiteside certainly understands that he turned around as soon as he made the shot, and with his flexible movement ability, he once again stuck Asik out of the reasonable collision zone! Then when the basketball bounced out of the basket, he jumped up and grabbed the offensive rebound, at which point he was completely stuck with the opponent facing the basket!
"Boom !!" The Heat center uses his body to push Omir on the side. Asik, with his long arm out, smashed the basketball into the basket!
"Drip !!" At the same moment, the referee of the baseline pointed his palm on the offensive player's forearm and blew the whistle, completely ignoring the Turkish shouting in anger!
The shouts of the American Airlines arena shook the entire sports center for a while, and Whiteside's violent and powerful dunk 2+1 made the previously angry Heat fans find an outlet for catharsis, and they cheered and shouted to demonstrate to the visiting team! Just the skill of this ball and Alonzo. There is still a big gap between Mourning, but the domineering and strong shown by Whiteside is very much the style of the patron saint of the Miami penalty area!
"It's a Whiteside-esque goal, and honestly, I wanted to swear when I just saw this guy hook up like that...... "Bill. Wharton shook his head and smiled with mixed meaning, "But it's a good game, and he took advantage of his strengths to catch the Turks off guard." ”
"Is this kind of display of intelligence on the court also a manifestation of individual ability?" Drexler asked his old partner, "After all, not everyone can think of scoring like this at a critical moment." ”
"Personally, I think it should be counted, because it at least shows that the Heat's center is also the type of player who can play with his brain, rather than just overdrawing his body." Bill. Wharton shrugged his shoulders, "Whiteside still has a lot of room for improvement, and this goal makes me even more convinced of that. ”
Addison was thinking the same way at this point, and he saw that the young center was trying to make up for his weaknesses with his strengths on the offensive end, and that was a good start. Every interior approach to the low post is different, and Addison didn't expect Whiteside, who only found himself in the league at the age of 25, to grow into Olajuwon, but he should at least find his most suitable and powerful offensive style on the offensive end.
It's Whiteside's own way of attacking.
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The Heat center at the free-throw line made his teammates sweat, but Whiteside didn't disappoint them this time and shot the free throws into the basket safely.
Pelicans head coach Monty. Williams couldn't sit still, and he stood up and signaled to his players to put absolutely energy into the offensive end and maintain the success rate. Looking back at the players sitting on the bench, Williams couldn't help but purse his mouth, and his expression suddenly appeared a little embarrassed.
Omir. Asik is starting to show his slowness in defence, with the Turk's slow movement and lack of fitness being his two biggest drawbacks. Williams will be replaced by Alexie. Aginsa gave Asik a rest. But now Akinsa is sitting on the bench of the Heat, and when he came on the second team, Akinsa showed his energy on the defensive end very well, so that McRoberts, who no longer has to be distracted too much and take care of defense, can play much more freely than before.
Monty. Williams now finally feels like in order to get Norris. Kerr, however, traded the only defensive interior player off the bench, a really stupid decision. As for Sean, who was exchanged as an additive. Williams, the head coach doesn't have a crush on him at all, and the Pelicans, who have a habit of floating projections, have a stronger and younger Ryan. Anderson. Anyway, the uniform team has decided to put Sean. Williams moved to the Detroit Pistons, so Monty. Williams didn't put the other man in the squad at all today.
Take a look at ...... Let's take a look again......
The Pelicans' head coach sighed, and although the score was still leading now, he didn't have much joy. The opposing center gradually began to be active so that Monty. Williams is very jealous, and such a physically strong, flexible center can make Asik struggle to deal with it with only a little offensive skill.
Offensive and defensive transitions, by Ruhr. Deng entangled Anthony. Davis didn't force an attack this round, but showed his ability to play well. He hit a penetrating shot from the high post to Tyrick, who was running back to the right wing. Evans in the hands of Evans in the hands of James. Ennis chased after him before hitting a mid-range shot.
Anthony. Davis should be considered one of the most versatile players in the new generation of interior players, his scoring ability is unquestionable, and he is also an absolute master of helping defense on the defensive end, with outstanding blocking ability. What's even more terrifying is that he can also make a cameo appearance at the center of the team when the point guard is unable to perform the playmaking task, which is indeed very similar to his development template - 'Wolf King' Garnett.
9 points difference...... Addison, who took over the basketball, glanced at the score on the big screen, and with more than three minutes left before halftime, he immediately accelerated his own speed.
Quickly dribbling the ball to the opposition half, Whiteside ran over in time to cover for him. Addison shook off Eric who cursed in a low voice. Gordon, rushing into the three-point line and moving towards the left end of the free throw line. Asik, who had already suffered a loss, did not dare to bring up the basket, and Quincy on the wing. Ponteside prepares to defend the Chinese point guard, while Anthony Brown. Davis also took a step in the direction of Addison's breakthrough.
At this moment, the Chinese point guard suddenly made a move to pass the ball to Wade, who threw off Ponteside's empty cut, which made the two people who wanted to make up for the defense stunned. Addison's left hand slammed the basketball from behind and hit him on the right side of his body, while quickly changing direction towards Anthony from the unresponsive. Davis flashed into the paint zone!
"Nice feints!! Addison still broke through in the face of double defense!! "Bill. Wharton yelled.
The Chinese point guard who rushed into the paint zone took two big strides with a basketball in his right hand and jumped up to attract Omir. Asik blocked and stretched the ball to the left side of his body.
Take advantage of the Ruhr. Deng covered the cut to the successful Dwyane empty-handed. Wade easily received the ball and made a layup, and the whole process seemed so smooth and natural, as if the Pelicans' defense deliberately took it apart for them!
"That's the Heat's signature offense! Miamins have finally woken up from a 20-minute slumber! Drexler excitedly slapped the table in the live broadcast booth, "Players from the French Territory, be careful, you're likely to face a South Coast-style bombardment next!" ”
"Addison is gradually getting rid of Chris. With the impact of Bosh's absence, he began to create another offensive line with Whiteside, Deng and Wade! "Bill. Wharton carefully watched the replays on the big screen, "Addison's sharp break-through and passing, Whiteside's solid cover and domineering rebounding scramble, Wade and Deng's skillful air cuts...... Oh, my God! How do I think this is going to be another terrifying attack lineup! ”