Chapter 292: The Way of Tempering

"Knock...... Swish!!! "The basketball hits the bottom of the rebound and then brushes headlong into the net with the force of the rebound. The red light on the timer and the electronic sound that resounded throughout the court indicated that the final second of the game was coming to an end, and the goal that had just been put in was the undisputed last effective shot of the final quarter.

Addison!! Oh roar!! In the final moments, he made a strong three-point shot against the defense!! He saved the Heat from stepping on the edge of a cliff!! The game went to extra time!! Drexler subconsciously patted his head with one hand, and shouted in amazement and excitement, "Addison became a sinner at the last moment in the last game, but tonight he became a hero at the last moment!" Look at his coolness and neatness when he shot at the last second, completely putting the defending Iman on his feet. Shambaught saw it as air!! ”

Addison, who had put in a life-sustaining goal, folded his hands together in relief and kissed his index finger gently, as if he was confessing himself to heaven to complete atonement...... He was then drowned out by the crowd's frenzied cheers and his teammates rushing up and yelling for 'ravage'. Many people felt hopeless when Addison made his move, because although the Heat point guard received the basketball, he could not shake off the opponent's defensive pressure. When he used Ennis to cover off J.R. Smith and run to the right side of the three-point line to pick up Ruhr Deng's sideline serve, Iman Shambaugh had already switched guards smartly. Iman after his move to the Cavaliers. Although Shambaugh has degenerated into a 3-and-D player in terms of function, his role on the defensive end has also improved and become prominent, and the steal of Addison's dribble in the last game and the sharp switch to follow the Chinese point guard can all illustrate his ability on the defensive end.

With less than 2 seconds left before the time on the timer ran out, Addison didn't rush to make a move, but dribbled with his left hand and took a step forward to the left! Then, regardless of whether Shambaugh moved his feet or not, the basketball bounced back to the right side of his body from his crotch, and at the same time, a sideways jump forcibly opened half a body distance from the opponent, and jumped decisively outside the three-point line!

The basketball then was thrown through the basket 21 feet away......

Addison didn't know how to describe his current mood, and he didn't seem to have the feeling of 'perfection' that others often talked about, and the so-called 'confidence bursting from the depths of his soul' was not very clear. At the moment when he made a move, the anxiety that could only be forcibly suppressed, and the "to be calm" that warned him over and over again couldn't help but echo.

The moment the basketball entered the net, Addison's deep relief suddenly exploded, so that he couldn't help but fold his hands and silently confess to the heavens, who had never been willing to show his joy on the court. No matter how much he was persuaded by others, Addison's heart was under great pressure to make a fatal mistake in the last game, and it was only now that he felt that he had truly atoned for his sins, and he felt that what he had done was finally a bit like the 'hero' Wade said......

Heroes don't ask about the past, they only forge ahead...... However, without the constant stimulation of past failures and pains, no one will have the motivation to move forward......

"It's not just Kyrie who has a big heart on the court. Owen one, his opponent is also an existence that cannot be guessed by common sense the more critical the moment. Truth be told, Addison has proven this several times this season, but most people's focus is not on him. "Bill. Wharton emphasized with satisfaction that Addison's performance is getting closer to the all-round point guard he expects with offense and defense, scoring on the court, and being deadly. This round of the playoffs has allowed Addison to metamorphose not only in skill and awareness, but also in many deeper things.

"The cheers in this arena just made my ears hurt, and Addison's goal made the Miami people can't stop the excitement!" Drexler rubbed his ear with a headset in some exaggeration, "I can't comment on which of these two teams is better off going into overtime, which is always a time for endurance and fitness." Now that the main players of both teams are showing signs of fatigue, the key is which of them will be able to hold on for the next five minutes. ”

As he said, both the Heat and the Cavaliers have had their main players exerting a lot of energy in highly competitive games. LeBron, who has been on the pitch for 41 minutes. James' sweat-soaked jersey was crumpled when he walked off the court, and the forehead guards that have appeared and disappeared this season have also been taken off and thrown aside; Addison, who also played more than 40 minutes, was also sweating profusely, and he was breathing heavily after breaking free from his teammates, which is unusual for a Chinese point guard who has always been known for his physical prowess. Whiteside, Ruhr. Deng's main players also consumed a lot of physical strength, and whether they can maintain a high-intensity competitive state in overtime depends on how good their physical and mental patience is.

"I don't want to see frustration on your faces, guys, especially Iman." David. Blatter looked at the group of players who walked back to the bench, he had calmed down the dazed look when he saw Addison equalize, "You are all professional players who have played at least 100 games, can such a scene still make you so sad that you can't continue to play?" Don't put on a straight face, Iman, I'm very happy with your defensive awareness and attitude, really, I'm very satisfied. ”

The sight of an opponent being beaten before the end of the court in an athletic game has been common in major league history for decades, which is why Blatter comforts his players with these words, knowing that the first priority now is to make sure that players are not falling into frustration. He is not worried about a battle-hardened veteran like James, and he is not worried about a tough and confident player like Irving. A role player like Shambaugh, who is saddled with the Cavaliers' defensive load, is in a situation at this point. If the likes of Shambaugh or J.R. Smith had faced overtime with frustration, the Cavaliers would have really no wing defense.

"Don't be intimidated by that Chinese performance, the Miamians are at the end of their game, and they can't possibly hold on better than we do. That's right, just hold on, they can't hold on. Blatter said in a determined tone as he took the tactics board from the assistant coach's hand. This time LeBron was on the bench. James didn't make any rebuttals in words or actions, he just wanted to recover as much as he could, and he had his own judgment on the Heat's fighting ability, and he didn't listen to Blatter's words at all.

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"Well done! Well done, Add!! Spoelstra barred a barrage of praise toward the point guard who walked back to the bench, "I knew you could do it!" You didn't disappoint me!! ”

"Don't get excited, sir, I just equalised, I didn't win this game." Addison said with a smile as he sat back on the bench and took the Gatorade handed to him by the courtside staff. He glanced at the 93:93 score on the big screen again, and pursed his mouth calmly. After throwing a life-saving goal in the playoffs, Addison naturally felt a sense of pride in his heart, after all, this is also a big 'feat'. In fact, he cares more than anyone else about what he can leave in the history of the NBA, so he keeps it in his mind every time he has an impressive performance.

'As long as we equalise, we have hope of winning.' Spoelstra didn't take it any and took the tactical board to greet the players, "I'm glad you've made it this far in a hand-to-hand game, guys. Now I need you to keep going, because the war is not over. ”

The head coach glanced at the bench across from him and continued: "I'm predicting that extra time will still be defensive, and the confrontation will continue unabated. Under heavy physical exertion, the offensive efficiency of the players will inevitably be lower than before, which means that the impact of the defensive end on the victory will increase. The more efficient we are at defending our opponent's offensive rounds, the more likely we are to get close to victory. ”

He drew a circle around Addison's logo on the tactical board and drew a downward arrow: "From now on, slow down the pace of our attack, and be selective in counterattacking." The chances of the Cavaliers sending Mozgov in the next five minutes are low, and they are likely to maintain the name of Tristan. Thompson plays a highly mobile lineup at the No. 5 position, which will provide us with a guarantee of slowing down on the offensive end. Don't waste unnecessary energy in offensive rounds, make sure you have a success rate, and play the pick-and-rolls that we're good at, you know? ”

Addison nodded along with his teammates, saying that he still admired Spoelstra as a young coach under 50 years of age. Maybe he used to be the team's video editor, and he studied under Pat. Riley's Spoelstra has a keen eye for detail on the pitch, and while the level of the on-the-spot set-up is not quite as good as Popovich's so-called scheming, his keen attention to detail is enough for him to do what he calls an opportune moment. As for the prediction that the Cavaliers will not send Mozgov next and that the overtime game will be a defensive game, Addison's opinion is completely in line with the head coach.

A point guard like him has to meet a head coach who is compatible with him and is willing to give him plenty of room to play in order to show his full ability and talent. One of the fortunate things about Addison's career is that Spoelstra is a very compatible young coach and has given him plenty of space to play on the pitch. What's more, both of them have an obsession with proving something to this alliance, so they hit it off.

"Cheer up, boys! Every second of the next race will decide our fate! The head coach clapped his hands vigorously after explaining the tactics, stood up and said, "We need to get through extra time, and the last person standing on the floor will win!" ”

- This will be the most willpower test of the whole game...... Victory or defeat will begin with tempering and finally persevere......