Chapter 34: Fortunately, I Caught Up
"Michael was quick to make up the defense, but that's exactly what Jimmy Butler wanted!"
Jimmy Butler was about to play a 2+1, and the commentator on the scene agreed with Butler's offensive options: "However, this is the tuition that the Orlando Magic need to pay for rookie players. ”
"Wu's rookie journey isn't going to be easy."
"Huh!"
As soon as the commentator on the sidelines finished speaking, on the court, Butler, who stood on the free throw line, got the ball up and down, and successfully scored 2+1!
The Bulls scored when they came back from a pause, which also made the players who were originally forced by the opponent's chasing momentum to be a little tighter, and their hearts were a lot more stable, once Butler turned on, then Rondo's assist ability will become stronger, and it also indirectly liberated Flash Wade!
Once the Bulls backcourt trident finds its rhythm, in the eyes of the home fans, the victory will still be left in Chicago by the home team!
"I'm to blame for the ball."
On the other side, Wu Rui, who was fouled by Butler, was in a somewhat affected mood, and he only thought about making up the defense quickly, but completely forgot to prevent the opponent from making kills.
Originally, the team was still in a very good momentum of chasing points, if the team's rhythm was affected because of this goal, it would undoubtedly make Wu Rui fall into deep self-blame!
"Michael, it's okay, don't blame yourself."
At this moment, Sergi Ibaka, who was about to serve the bottom ball, passed by Wu Rui's side and patted the newcomer on the shoulder with a relaxed face: "This is just an ordinary defensive round, don't forget what you said in the locker room." ”
"We're waiting to see you achieve the unthinkable."
After Ibaka finished speaking, the rest of the Magic players also threw their expectant eyes at Wu Rui, and what Wu Rui said in the locker room at halftime made them full of expectations for the team's newcomer.
"Don't worry, Michael!" In addition to Wu Rui on the court, the youngest Payton Jr. also joked at Wu Rui: "Anyway, we are the lagging side now, and a defensive mistake will not have any impact at all." ”
"Besides, Jimmy would never dare to shoot directly at the ball just now, it would only be fanned by your big hat!" Taking Payton Jr.'s words, Nikola Vucevic said as he ran towards the frontcourt.
Seeing that his teammates didn't say anything at all because of his defensive foul this time, Wu Rui couldn't help but feel a little warm in his heart.
In his last life, he spent most of his time in the hospital ward, except for his family and doctors and nurses, the most contact was only with the patients in the same ward as him, but most of those people were very cold, after all, he was seriously ill, and no one cared about it like Wu Rui.
This also led to Wu Rui falling in love with watching TV and the passionate NBA!
Now, standing on this court, Wu Rui really felt the trust given to him by his teammates, he looked down at his legs, and his two hands unconsciously clenched tightly.
"I, understood."
"Understood, let's quickly participate in the attack, it's our turn!"
Hearing Wu Rui's words, Payton Jr. took the baseline ball from Ibaka, urged him, and rushed to the frontcourt.
To be honest, Wu Rui was beaten a 2+1, which is nothing in Peyton's opinion, who hasn't had such an experience?
Therefore, he was not affected at all, and fell into the position with the ball steadily, he glanced at the position of his teammates, and decisively shouted a block, Ibaka understood, ran to the high position, hung a block for the team's point guard, and then made a small turn, or the easiest cut into the basket.
Payton Jr. was quick and sent the ball into the inside without any delay, Ibaka received the ball, took off, and the small hook easily sent the ball to the basket!
"That's a cool trick!" Ibaka continued his hot hand at the beginning of the third quarter, and Wu Rui, who had recovered his mood, also stepped forward and slapped his teammates: "If you have time, you have to teach me!" ”
"No problem, Michael!" Seeing Wu Rui recovering, Ibaka also laughed: "But this trick is very difficult, don't blame me if you can't learn it." ”
"You just teach." Wu Rui was amused by Ibaka's joke, and his iconic words were turned on again: "Learning won't count me as losing!" ”
"Alright, let this go in advance, they're coming!"
Between Wu Rui and Ibaka's words, the Bulls will not be idle, Rajon Rondo advances with the ball, Wade and Butler run in two directions, and at the same time, Mirotic uses Robin Lopez's blocking to get rid of the defense outside the three-point line, and the court space is stretched wide, which is Rondo's favorite situation!
As soon as he dribbled to the outside of the three-point line, Rondo suddenly picked up speed, and with the change in dribbling rhythm, the championship-level point guard flashed directly past Payton Jr., holding the ball and breaking through to the inside!
"That's the experience, Rajon Rondo taught Elfred Payton a good lesson!" Rondo's beautiful performance made the commentators on the sidelines praise again and again: "It's like Jimmy forcing Michael to make mistakes, this is the tuition that young people in Orlando must pay!" ”
Here, the commentator just finished praising it, and on the other side, Rondo, who hit the inside line, burst into the free throw line, held the ball, and made a layup in three steps, but it was obvious that he didn't really want to score by himself, and his eyes looked at Wade, who ran to another position, and he was going to break through the ball!
"Dwyane Wade ran out of his chance, and Rajon Rondo will never let it slip away!"
Rondo's intentions were obvious, and some Wade fans on the sidelines sat up straight, which had excited Butler's fans before, and now it was finally their turn!
Sure enough, Rondo's ball did split the ball, but the moment the ball went out, everyone was surprised!
Rondo's passing route was diametrically opposed to Wade's running position, and the basketball hit the ground and ran to Jimmy Butler on the other end!
It's a favorite feint for a top passer like Rondo and deceives almost everyone!
"Michael!"
However, just as the basketball was about to reach Butler's hands, Ibaka, who was still defending towards Wade, suddenly shouted, and then, a pair of long arms, suddenly intercepted the route of Rondo's pass without warning, and intercepted the basketball that bounced up to the ground in the air!
"It's good to catch up!"
With a sigh of relief in his heart, the magic player who successfully broke the ball was Wu Rui, just like the last round when he chased Butler, he spread his legs and steps, but this time he made a successful defense!
Cut off the ball, Wu Rui did not hesitate this time, Payton Jr., who had been passed by Rondo before, had already rushed forward, Wu Rui threw it directly, and the basketball ran through the entire court, flying straight into Payton Jr.'s hands!