Hayes scored 29 points in the first half as the Bobcats trailed by five points at 62-67.

At halftime, Smith said, "It's been a long time since I've seen such a crazy show in the playoffs. Hayes scored 16 points in just over seven minutes in the second quarter, and he was alone against the Magic, while none of the other Bobcats scored in double figures, and Landry, the second-highest scorer, scored only eight points. ”

'Hayes is invincible on the pitch. If it weren't for the trapping, and with Tekogru's crumbling defense, Hayes could score at least 82 points today. Barkley said.

"You just want him to have one more point than Kobe, don't you?" Smith laughed.

"Bryant's 81 points came in the regular season against the Raptors. How can the intensity of confrontation compare to the playoffs? Today, Chuck can lead the team to win the game, which is the key. Barkley said.

Ross Barkley was right, winning was key. It doesn't matter how many points you score if you lose a game. Under the impact of Hayes's super individual ability, the Bobcats are still lagging behind.

Stan Van Gundy is not an idiot either, and after seeing Hayes' style of play, he has laid out a new tactic for his players. "Can't let Hayes shoot so easily. Azubuuk and Barnes fouled Vince [Carter] very hard in the first half, and you have to learn from that in the second half. A fierce foul that interrupted Hayes's touch, if he was allowed to throw it so recklessly. The Bobcats are likely to turn the tables around. As long as we guard against Hayes, we will win this game! ”

"Hayes' free throws are very accurate." Tekoglu asked. In the first half, Hayes made all five of his free throws.

"It's okay, foul hard, at least don't let him score easily in the open game, and when the four fouls come, it's on Biedrins without the ball. Solve them in the easiest way possible. Stan Van Gundy said.

Hayes sat in a chair in the locker room and poured Gatorade down his throat. It was only half a game and he was already feeling a little tired. It is not so easy for a person to carry a team's offense, he has to run all the time, otherwise it is difficult to receive the ball under the opponent's tight defense, even if he receives the ball smoothly, it is not easy to turn around, as long as he is pressed by one person, Hayes will be in trouble. As he dribbles the ball and prepares to break through, the Magic will be wrapped up by two people. The high-intensity confrontation made his physical exertion particularly fast.

Kobe Bryant is not easy. Hayes thought to himself. In his impression, Kobe Bryant often plays in this way, constantly running, shooting, and working the defensive end. It was more difficult for Hayes to stay alive throughout the game because he weighed more than Kobe and burned much faster.

"Chuck, are you going to continue to play like this in the second half?" D'Antoni asked.

"That's all I have now, with Howard under the basket, I can't grab a lot of frontcourt rebounds. If you can't fight for rebounds, you can only fight for feel. If there is a vacancy, I will pass it on to someone else. Hayes said.

At this time, you can only persevere. During the break, Hayes repeated Jordan's words. MVPs that weren't swept up. When Jordan led the team alone, he was never swept away. If he wants to be stronger, he needs to have more perseverance in addition to technique. If you want to win the championship, you can't plant it at the feet of the small Magic team, let alone admit it.

"Chuck, I'm sorry, I still didn't give you much help in the first half." Azubuk said, sitting next to Hayes.

"Taking advantage of open shots and doing a good job of defense is the biggest help for me. I'll pass the ball to you whenever I get the chance. Hayes said.

Hayes has a new perspective on the team's roster configuration. In a team, there is really a need for a few experienced veterans who can stabilize the situation at critical moments. If you count according to the time of rebirth, Hayes is only in the second year this year. He has to work hard with a group of young players. As long as he is off the court, there will be a certain degree of chaos when attacking and defending, and the rookies have the ability, but they don't know how to control the rhythm.

Hayes knew it was impossible for the Bobcats to win the championship this year. If he can win a championship in such a configuration, he will not be able to explode every game.

The third quarter began.

The Bobcats adjusted their lineup again. Rondo, Barnes, Hayes, Thomas and Biedrins came on the pitch.

Barnes defended Carter better than Azubuke in the second quarter, so Azubuke was put on the bench.

The Bobcats are determined to play 122 defense, and the Magic's two interior players are Howard and Tony Barty, neither of whom is good at mid-range shooting and can't pull the inside line.

Magic possession, Hayes on Turkoglou, Howard stepped forward to block and dismantle. In this series, Howard is like a high-paid blue-collar worker, and the offense has always been in trouble except for being the target of fouls by the opposing team. Turkoglu shook off Hayes through the screen, broke inside and hit a pull-up jumper. 62 to 69.

At this point, we must not let them pull the score away, Hayes thought to himself. Thomas sent in the baseline and Turkoglou began to mark Hayes from the back. The "Turkish scimitar" launched a ruthless attack, and the defense people followed very closely. Hayes received the ball as soon as he passed half-court and arched Tekoglu twice with his back, Tekoglu held his breath and Nelson came up from the side to wrap it up, and put Rondo on the perimeter.

Passing to Rondo for a three-point shot is definitely no play, Rondo catches the ball and rushes inside, and there is Howard on the inside. Hayes thought quickly, flicked his shoulder to the left, turned to the right to meet Nelson, and then pulled back with the ball.

It's a risky approach. Turkoglu didn't expect Hayes to choose like this, the outside line was a bread clip, and the two were easy to bump into each other, so they would subconsciously leave a gap in the middle. After Hayes retreated, he kicked hard with his right foot and pinpointed the biggest opportunity for the two to leak the gap and burst through the middle. Hayes' speed was not very fast, but there was physical contact when he broke through, so that neither Turkoglu nor Nelson could start, and he was forced to pass through the middle by Hayes.

But that's not the end of it, Carter on the weak side made up for it and let Barnes go. If Hayes pulls up a jumper, he could well be blocked by Carter. Hayes glanced at it with his peripheral vision, made a judgment, and took the middle lane to rush into the Magic exclusion zone. Howard and Tony Barty are both under the basket.

Both Howard and Barty were figuring out how to crack Hayes' complicated inside footwork after a stoppage, which was his usual trick, but Hayes suddenly took the ball with both hands, took two small steps, and threw the ball head-on. Howard realized it was too late to jump. Basketball hollow into the net. 64 to 69.

"Hayes scored five on one!" Smith shouted.

"So don't define him as an interior player. He's strong in any position. The technique is comprehensive, and it is difficult for the opponent to judge what method he will use to attack. Barkley laughed.

Magic several cores want to return the color. Hayes' ball was a morale booster. Carter received the ball, the crotch dribble suddenly accelerated past Barnes, after Biedrins made up the defense, he gave the ball to Tony Barty again, Thomas defended Howard, unable to withdraw, Tony Barty's position was empty, Barty was ready to dunk with both hands, Hayes let go of Turkoglu at some point and ran to the basket. He jumped high and pressed his right hand on the basketball.

Tony Barty felt a tremendous force come over him, and he couldn't hold the basketball with both hands, and was covered near the basket. Hayes's habit of sprinting was too big, and after the cover, he fell off the baseline and hit the basketball hoop hard.

Rondo picks up the basketball. When all eyes were on Hayes, Rondo made the bold decision to dribble the ball and sprint toward the Magic half. Changed direction past Carter and Nelson, and made a layup. 66 to 69.

"Well done." Hayes got up and shouted under the basket.

After being chased by the Bobcats in a row, the Magic players became impatient. The coach assigned the task of fouling Hayes, but Hayes could destroy Tony Barty's two-handed dunk with one hand, how could a person of this physique be scared by fouling his hands?

Stan Van Gundy stood up, and he was also blown away by Hayes' performance.

Magic handed the ball to Turkoglou. Looking at the appearance of Tekoglu, there is no impatience at all, so at critical moments, the Magic players like to pass the ball to him. He's always been like that, even a little lazy! But he had a big cold heart. He controlled the ball steadily, watched his teammates run, and suddenly raised the ball high with both hands, used his height advantage to face Hayes, looked for his teammates who were running, and passed the ball to Howard, who was about to be pulled to the high post.

Biderins followed. He was one step away from Howard. Howard still has a lot of offensive power when he catches the ball at this position. Because the Bobcats' defense has been pulled apart!

Biedrins made a mistake at this time, he didn't get close to Howard, giving him room to break through. Howard took the ball, turned around and faced the basket, and immediately started up. As long as Howard starts with the first step, the only way to stop him is to foul. And the purpose of the Bobcats player is to foul him. Thomas immediately let go of Tony Barty and blocked the basket.

Tony Barty was completely empty, but Howard wouldn't break through the ball. Biedrins and Thomas sandwiched back and forth, pulling down Howard, who was about to dunk. The foul was credited to Thomas.

Howard missed two free throws. Biedrins grabbed the rebound in the backcourt and handed it to Rondo. The Magic players are all in place except for Nelson. They have only one goal, to defend against Hayes in this round.

Everyone in the room knew that the Bobcats would get the ball to Hayes, and except for Hayes, the other four were not good at attacking. Hayes ran back and circled around the right side to catch the basketball, and Biedrins pulled to cover outside the three-point line. Hayes dribbled horizontally to the top of the arc and shook off Turkoglou. Carter came up from the weak side again. Hayes made a sharp stop and bent his knees and made one of the most realistic feints of the game.

Carter was shaken, and Hayes didn't jump. After Carter jumped, Hayes rose up and crashed into Carter.

Carter knew that he had been fouled, and if he wanted to commit it, he would have to commit it ruthlessly. He picked up his arm and hit Hayes his right arm, but Hayes didn't have a basketball in his right hand, he turned slightly sideways in the air and pushed the ball out with one hand with his left hand.

Syllable! Swish!

The basketball hits the front of the board and falls into the basket. Hayes scored a three-pointer and added a free throw!

This guy can shoot threes with his left hand? Stan Van Gundy stood on the sidelines, unable to believe what was happening in front of him. As long as you work hard, there is nothing that cannot be done. When Hayes practiced, if he felt his shoulder ache when he shot too much with his right hand, he would practice shooting with his left hand, and although his left hand was not very accurate, he could do it smoothly.

After Hayesga hit a free throw, he hit a four-pointer to make it 70-69. The Bobcats trailed by as many as 19 points before overtaking the score.

The Magic players are a bit out of proportion. Nelson broke through under Howard's cover and was caught by a Bobcat double, who passed the ball to high Howard. Howard was let go. If you break through to the inside line, you will be fouled...... Howard hesitated for a moment and opted for a high jumper that missed the shot.

Barnes took the rebound and passed to Hayes, Hayes shook off Turkoglou and ran to the front court with the ball, forced a shot outside the three-point line on the right side, Carter, who was back to the defense, couldn't cover it, and covered his hand in front of Hayes, but the ball still went in! 73 to 69!

The Bobcats went on an 11-2 run and the Magic called a timeout.

(To be continued)