Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Rookie's Troubles

"The second half of the first quarter was exciting!"

In the stadium media seat, beside Yu Chenyi, many reporters were full of praise for the first quarter of the game. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Most of the time, summer league games aren't that good-looking. Because both sides are not obsessed with winning or losing, the players are generally thinking about how to make themselves shine, and they have basically practiced together in a short time, so there is not so much gorgeous cooperation, and the play will be relatively loose.

When a basketball game loses its desire to win, it's hard to make the game exciting.

however

"The Timberwolves started off so well that they lost their desire to win at the end of the quarter. It's the same for the Kings, but the reason is that they are too far behind, and they don't want to win. ”

An old reporter analyzed: "But it's different now, you look at the newcomers of the Kings, Cousins, Jeter, the most important thing is that oil head!" Oh my god, these guys didn't just mess around with it because it was summer league, or just show off what they meant, they really wanted to win! ”

After saying this, the reporters nodded one after another, if there is any spirit that can be called the "golden spirit" in the competitive arena, it must be a vigorous desire to win!

The newcomers of the Kings team have such a desire to win. It is conceivable that with the personalities of Gu Yu and Cousins, two problem children, even if they play an exhibition game with babies, they will go all out to win, and they will not show mercy at all.

This is the heart of competition!

"Beep! Second Quarter Game ...... Begin! ”

People talked about it, and the second quarter of the game began, and the Timberwolves attacked first. After the substitution, the Timberwolves did not stop their strong desire to attack, and continued to bombard the King's weak defense. A wonderful little match, Ellington, who cut under the basket, took the lead with a backhand layup.

"Attack, attack!"

On the Kings' side, Jett, who played the full first quarter, was replaced, and Tyrek Evans, the big point guard who won the Rookie of the Year award just this past season, came on the court.

With the Rookie of the Year on the floor, the Kings' offense changed its routine, with Cousins and Gu Yu temporarily stepping back to the second line, clearing the space on the left side of the court β€” Evans' favorite area β€” to allow the team to play on the outside.

As rookies, Gu Yu and Cousins had nothing to say about this arrangement, but as soon as they saw this situation, Ellington, who had just scored, was immediately happy.

"Yo~"

The defense was still sticking to Gu Yu, but Ellington's eyes drifted to the left side of the court, and the corners of his mouth said with a playful smile: "What's going on, the ace of the team?" Why leave the left space, which you do best, to someone else? How do you score points like that? Yes~?? ”

β€œβ€¦β€¦ I'll give you a lung! ”

Gu Yu refused to admit defeat on his lips, and turned around with a squirt, and his quality was touching.

But in my heart, I muttered.

......!

Looking at the left side of the court, Evans was happy to play singles there, but Gu Yu was not happy.

"Dididi"

The green ring was still in its original position, no matter how hard Gu Yu tried to control it, the ring was rooted in the ground as if it had taken root, and it had no intention of moving at all.

What the hell!

Gu Yu really wanted to scold his mother, didn't he say that there would be a reward? Didn't you say that you can make 100% shooting points and move around the three-point line in the half?

Why is it useless?!!

"Huh!"

β€œYES!”

Over there, Evans' juggling change of direction was so sharp that he didn't know the Timberwolves point guard, and scored easily with a step-on layup.

"Good ball, good ball! Worthy of the best rookie!! ”

The fans were also thrilled by Evans' wonderful performance and couldn't stop clapping.

"Whew...... The firepower of the oil head is finally broken......!! ”

On the Timberwolves' side, everyone on the bench also breathed a sigh of relief, and there was a feeling of the aftermath in their hearts.

You must know that from the second half of the first quarter, Gu Yu hit consecutive shots, and the last 13 points of the Kings were all scored by Gu Yu, and the scoring explosion was terrifying.

Even if Gu Yu's true strength did not reach that level at all, this terrifying continuous firepower was the most terrifying moment for a shooter. Being able to make terrifying shots in a row proves that Gu Yu's hand feels good enough to explode. If he is allowed to score again at the beginning of the second quarter, the Timberwolves will not be able to hold Gu Yu in this whole game.

It seems that it is always hidden in the shadows, but in fact, it has always been hidden to kill the machine, and as long as the opportunity arises, the shot will never fail. This assassin-like killer instinct is the ultimate that every shooter wants to pursue.

When the shooter goes berserk, either the score is quickly approached or pulled away, or no matter how hard the opposite side tries, the shooter here can score with a cover and open his hand. This situation is a fatal blow to the confidence of the opponent.

Although Evans is scoring now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Evans is completely showing off his personal offense, which is completely out of touch with the team's tactics. In the second half of the first quarter of the Kings, the "iron triangle combination" of Jett in charge, Cousins in containment, and Gu Yu scoring also broke down.

The reason why the Timberwolves players are happy is because in their opinion, Gu Yu's sweet area is occupied by Evans, and Gu Yu has lost its tactical role.

"Huh!"

In turn, the Timberwolves offense continued to hit, and when they returned to defense, coach Rambis on the sidelines kept applauding and shouting encouragement: "Good job, good job!" Continue to cut off their offense and don't let the opposing shooter get up! ”

"Yes!!"

The Timberwolves rallied, shouted in unison, came to the defensive end, and still moved out of the way on the left side, allowing Evans to play alone.

Oops......!

"Dang!"

Evans missed a layup on a breakaway switch, and the Timberwolves seized the opportunity to grab the rebound as a quick counterattack to continue to score points. On the Kings' side, some couldn't sit still.

"Tyrek, cooperate! Cooperate with your teammates!! ”

The old handsome Westphaal was a little anxious, frowning and shouting. But where would Evans bother with any of this? Just shrugged his shoulders and didn't say anything, Gu Zi held the ball and went alone again.

Tyrek Evans...... Didn't even think about cooperating, did you? ”

A reporter shook his head slightly and said: "Maybe in his opinion, the other players on the field are a flock of chickens, and none of them can compare to his level." The outcome of the game itself does not matter, and he plays more and more presumptuously. If this continues...... As soon as the Kings' momentum of chasing points is broken, it will not be easy to do! ”

In the reporter's words, in the next few minutes of the game, Evans continued to show off his singles, scoring with a match. The rest of the Kings players were simply watching the show, occasionally running and running with open space, and Evans didn't pass the ball, still hitting the end with a tendon.

And the Timberwolves have a clear goal, as long as Evans misses the shot, they will immediately launch a quick counterattack, taking advantage of Gu Yu's disadvantage on the defensive end, Ellington almost takes what he wants, and scores all kinds of inside cuts, so that Gu Yu has no choice.

"This ......"

Do you want to call a timeout?

Westphal is a little undecided, Evans is the team's main player, the team's future core, and if he doesn't play in the summer league, there will be a lot of trouble in the future.

But if it continues like this, the psychology of other players will be affected, how is this good?

"Bang bang bang!"

On the court, Evans continued to attack on the left side, dribbling under his hip and turning his back, just about to break through the opponent's defense

In front of him, a person appeared.

"Singles your sister, bring me the ball!"

"Smack!"

Gu Yu "broke the ball" directly from Evans...... Alas......

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