Chapter 201: The Direction of Destiny

The last 10 seconds!

"The Kings timeout is over, and the touchline ball is about to kick off! Now that the two sides are tied, if the Kings can score this attack, there is a good chance that they will win this game!! ”

“LET’S-GO-KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGS――!!!”

In the Sleep Train Arena, there was a lot of noise, and the tense timeout was over, and the fans were looking forward to what kind of tactical arrangements the Kings would give. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info

Cousins graduated with fouls, Evans was terrible, and the Kings had only two offensive threats on the court.

Marcus Thornton, plug and play after coming to the Kings, immediately occupied the starting No. 2 position, Garcia topped the No. 3 position, and Thorton formed an offensive and defensive combination.

Although Thorton is not tall and his physical fitness is not at the top superhuman level, his skills are comprehensive, his outside line is accurate, and his sense of smell for scoring is very good.

After a hugely successful rookie season with the Hornets, Marcus Thornton averaged 14.5 points per game as the sixth man.

However, in the second season, the Hornets coach changed his generals, and the new coach Monty Williams completely distrusted Thorton's non-existent defense, and pressed him to the bench, and there was no chance of getting ahead.

Thornton's playing time plummeted, playing time plummeted, and his possession on the court also dropped sharply, with his average points per game almost halved.

After more than half a season of depression, Thorton, who was depressed with the Hornets, finally waited for his chance. The Sacramento Kings, who brought him under their roster.

After arriving at the Kings, Thorton became the starting No. 2 and played a brilliant game in Westfale's open offensive system.

In nearly 38 minutes per game, Thorton has averaged more than 20 points per game. With 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game, Thornton became the Kings' new outside scoring leader.

And when Thorton is off the court, Gu Yu, a scoring maniac, will continue to firepower, and the Kings in the second half of the season will score all the way up, playing a wonderful offense that makes people's blood rush.

But the combination of Thorton + Gu Yu is really enough on the defensive end, and in the last period of the end of the road, the second position of the Kings team was almost blown up by all opponents in the league. The advantage gained on the offensive end is eaten away on the defensive end.

People are very optimistic that Gu Yu and Thorton will be able to support the king's future outside offensive banner. But how their defensive problems will be solved, no one knows the answer.

However, at the moment, in the face of the last attack, this pair of scoring maniacs in the second position with strong firepower to explode do not need to think about defense at all.

Offensive.

Find a way to score this goal!

"The Kings' on-court lineup is Evans, Hairstylist, Thornton, Garcia, Ballam Porter! It's a big and four small combination, with an engine and breaker on the outside, three pitchers, and a rebounder on the inside. The purpose of this lineup is very clear, that is, to find a way to grab the score, if it doesn't work, fight for the frontcourt rebound, and then play the last attack! ”

Kickoff!

In the midst of the commentator's impassioned shouts, Garcia threw the ball out on the touchline.

Scatter!

A starburst run, Daimporter stood not far in front of Garcia to make a wall, Thorton and Gu Yu flew together on both wings, went straight to the bottom corners of both sides, and after attracting the defense, Evans cut out with a reverse run and received the ball smoothly.

"Run! Run!! ”

"Bang bang bang!"

Evans took possession of the ball and moved forward quickly, swaying past Fisher in a change of direction before briskly moving to the free-throw line with three seconds to go.

Thorton's impact was stronger, and Gu Yu's shooting was even more unreasonable. Who should give the ball to this offense?

"I'm coming!"

In front of Evans, Odom came to make up for it, raised his hands high to cover the sky, and Garcia on the flank took the opportunity to run to the weak side and open his hands to ask for the ball.

To pass on!

Odom, of course, knew what Evans was thinking, and letting go of Garcia's reinforcement was actually a trap. Bryant has already started to wander, and as long as Evans dares to pass the ball to Garcia, Bryant will complete the steal!

The Kings are thinking about attacking the lore, and the Lakers are thinking about completing the defense, and even directly make a lethal counterattack.

The two sides battled their wits and decided in a split second, and Odom waited for Evans to deliver the pass.

Evans picked up the ball with his right hand, and his body was already sideways to Garcia's side, and Odom's smile rose as he saw that the plan was about to succeed.

Evans' right hand suddenly slapped downward.

“…… Bang! ”

Fake Fax Cast!

"Beautiful!!"

Evans made a dazzling move, pushing his right palm outward slightly, attracting Kobe Bryant into place, and then pulling the palm backwards, pulling the ball back to him.

And his next choice is......

"Whoosh......!"

Make your own layup!

Worst......!

Odom secretly screamed that it was not good, Evans's choice was unexpected, Gu Yu and Thorton were just a disguise, and Evans himself was the last attack!

"Catch up—!!"

Kobe Bryant was in a hurry, and at the same time as he shouted, a figure quickly moved sideways from the Lakers' flanks.

"Can't kill you......!"

Ci Shiping, the defense is in place!

Trouble!

The Kings were anxious in their eyes, Evans' body had taken off, and the ball in his hand had been sent forward. Tzu Shiping's defensive positioning is excellent, and the former best defensive player is on full display, with a single stretch of his hand to destroy the ball.

It's really a ...... to steal chickens!

Kings fans are also desperate, if Evans' ball is destroyed, the Lakers have every chance to complete the counterattack.

Because not far away, Kobe, is already ready to go down.

Spread it out!!

Thorton was really anxious, and when he saw that Kobe Bryant was starting to go down quickly, he immediately cut inside and went straight to the basket.

Evans in the air, the afterglow swept sharply.

“…… Sou! ”

Pass the ball away!

"It's all going to work?!!"

Fake fax shots, then fake real passes, Evans is like a bankrupt version of magic, and when the basketball leaves his fingertips, Thorton just runs into an unguarded position.

Catch the ball, shoot!

Thorton took the ball, there were 5 seconds left in the time, although it was still a little early, but the opportunity could not be lost and did not come again, Thorton was heartbroken, and shot directly.

The moment the basketball flew up, Thorton only felt that it felt very good. The good rhythm of the whole game continued all the way to the present, and it was only a matter of time before we scored.

And in the next second, Thorton finally understood why Kobe Bryant would be the undisputed No. 1 scoring guard in the NBA in the past few years.

"Whew......!"

Behind his head, an extremely ominous aura rushed in, and the victorious smile on Thorton's face had already completely solidified with this wind of death before it could bloom.

Bryant.

Kobe Bryant, who was clearly going down quickly before, was three or four positions away from Thorton, and chased back.

"Smack......!"

No...... No way?!!

When Bryant's fingers touched the bottom of the basketball, changing the course of the ball, Thorton couldn't believe what was happening.

The arc of the basketball flying off was off, and when it rubbed on the rebound, it was clear at a glance that it was impossible to score.

Backboard......!

All the players on both teams instantly realized that this rebounding ball was crucial!

The Lakers need this win to catch up with the Mavericks, who just won their 57th game, and when they meet in the playoffs, they will have home-court advantage.

And for the Kings, winning this game or not, it is not so important.

Anyway, the season is almost over, and the playoffs are completely out of play. If you win this game, then you can count it as a good tail for the season, and when you start next season, you can have a good mood.

But even if you lose, it doesn't seem like anything, does it?

In this moment's psychological game, the king fell behind, and the Lakers players who wanted to win more contracted more resolutely.

The basketball began to fall, Bynum and Gasol were all in position, and Ci Shiping also turned around to help, in case there was a long rebound, he could still help protect it.

Seeing this posture, Dalem Porter, who had already grabbed 9 frontcourt rebounds, was a little slacking off all of a sudden. I was a little distracted when I was stuck in position, and my thirst for rebounding seemed to be less intense.

"There's still time."

Just when Durham Potter was ready to give up completely and simply return to defense early.

Beside him, a figure flashed.

"There's still enough time, just grab the rebound ......"

"Rub ......!"

"I have a chance to beat the Lakers......!"

Gu Yu!

Gu Yu, who hadn't grabbed a few frontcourt rebounds in a whole season, suddenly killed Gu Yu, who was completely marginalized in this desperate attack.

With one hand, Gu Yu stepped down and threw his body out horizontally.

Rebound.

It doesn't matter what Gasol Bynum is, whether you are the Zijin Dynasty or the Heavenly King Laozi.

I'm going to win ......!

"Smack!"

Gu Yu's arm stretched out from the side of Bynum's shoulder, who was focused on the card position, and poked the tip of his finger on the side of the basketball a moment before the basketball fell into the control of the Lakers.

"The hairstyle brother fights ahhhh!!h

The on-site commentary and fans were a little teary-eyed, for a game that did not involve the overall situation, Gu Yu fought so hard, is it worth it? ?

A shooting guard, a yellow man who can't run fast and can't jump high all fight so hard, but I, as a center, have to give up rebounding?

In Dareham Potter's head, a bolt of lightning flashed.

Am I still worthy of being a "king......?

"I see......!"

Suddenly, an astonishing burst of energy, Dareham Potter's feet moved quickly, taking advantage of the moment when Bynum was stunned by Gu Yu's stab, a perfect turnover position.

"Smack!"

A pair of powerful hands grabbed the ball like iron tongs, and Delham Potter grabbed the crucial ball.

"Bag Clip Broken Ball - !!"

Bryant reacted the fastest, roaring and rushing over himself.

Under the basket, four Lakers players surrounded Daim Porter, and I don't know how many hands were slapped on the hands of the Haitians. Durham Potter wanted to pass the ball, but couldn't even lift his head.

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"Go to TMD ......!"

Gu Yu fell to the ground heavily, ignoring the sharp pain coming from his body, he got up directly with a roll, and reflexively ran to the basket.

"Give-me-!!"

Like the only light in the darkness of desperation, when Daimpoter heard this call, he only felt that the whole world instantly brightened.

Surrounded by Lakers players, in order to let Kobe Bryant come to break the ball, there was a little gap between Bynum and Ci Shiping.

It's just enough for the basketball to pass through it, the slightest gap.

“…… Sou! ”

Dareham Porter, shoehorned the ball out of it.

"Last 2 Seconds !!"

With two seconds left, the basketball sprinted out of the gap and landed on a pair of hands.

That's right.

His physical strength had almost been drained, and Gu Yu, who had just fallen hard, caught the ball half a step under the free throw line.

Jump.

Gu Yu lifted the ball, and the moment he jumped, Ci Shiping turned around, and Kobe Bryant turned around and reached out to steal.

Bynum turned, and Gasol turned around, raising his hand high to block.

Four people together, desperate death, Gu Yu, backward jump shot.

“…… Call! ”

“1!!!”

Counting down to the fans, shouts rang out at the Sleep Train Arena. Watching Gu Yu shoot backwards beyond the limit, many people felt a sigh in their hearts.

They all remembered the rookie game, when Gu Yu was covered by DeRozan before halftime.

Kobe Bryant has already jumped, and if he arcs normally, the ball is likely to be interfered with.

"Ding......!"

In front of Gu Yu's eyes, the skill icon flickered.

Lightning strike!

Super extreme lean back + super high arc shooting!

It's too hard, isn't it?!

The difficulty of this ball was beyond imagination, the basketball almost flew past Kobe's fingertips, and in the exclamations of the fans, the basketball fell in the direction that fate made it land.