Chapter 125: You Can Score With Your Eyes Closed
Probably considering that the defensive task of Kobe Bryant was too heavy, in the second quarter, Adelman changed the tactical arrangement slightly, in fact, there was no major change, just to switch Artest and Battier positions.
Unlike Kobe Bryant, the task of defending the Big Apple is relatively simple, just defend the shot, as for passing, you can't prevent it if you want to defend it anyway, just make a show. For Artest, it was a short break. However, Li Chen obviously didn't intend to let the beast have a good time, if he missed such a thing as falling into the stone, it wouldn't be him.
"Why don't you guard against Kobe?" Li Chen took the initiative to distract the beast, "Is it because you think my threat is greater than Kobe?" ”
Atai, who had learned from the past, did not make a fool this time, even if he was talking to Li Chen, he still did not relax his vigilance.
"What do you think?"
"I think that's the case, you know, my career-high is 57, I guess you've never scored it, right?" Li Chen doesn't feel that he is a worthless thing to brush points, in his words, brushing points is also a technical job, and if you don't have the strength, you can't brush it if you want to.
"Are you embarrassed to say that? I don't think it's a race! The rookie's arrogant appearance made the beast very unhappy. Yes, he didn't score 57 points, but so what! You have the ability to pass in front of my eyes! Atai thought to himself.
"It's okay!" Li Chen seemed to see through the other party's thoughts, "You will have a chance, I guess you can't wait to take my place now, someone told me that you want to go to the Lakers next season?" ”
Yes! This time he was surprised to change Atai, going to the Lakers for the time being was just his idea, and he only had private contact with the Lakers management and there was no follow-up, he didn't think Kupchak could have the courage to tell Li Chen about it.
So who would be snitching? Atai was a little nervous, and if this kind of thing was exposed, it would definitely be a heavy blow to his career.
"Forget it, I won't tease you, I guessed it myself, after all, there are only a few who meet the Lakers' requirements, and your contract for next season has expired, judging from your performance, I may have guessed it!" Li Chen threw out his words one after another, and the beast's face changed with it.
Hearing that the other party was just guessing, Artest was relieved. "You can really think about it, but what if you guess right, don't you just want to let my guard down through conversation, unfortunately, I won't be fooled this time."
Seeming to feel that he had penetrated the other party's conspiracy, Atai seemed very relieved, "You despicable little rookie, I won't let you get a point under me!" ”
Li Chen didn't care, "Really? I remember I've already scored more than 10 points under you, if you count the few times we've met before! ”
"That's different!" Before mentioning it, Atai thought of the ugliness he had made in the hands of this little rookie, "I'm talking about today, I heard Sean say that you are afraid of covering your eyes, what's wrong, is it because you can't see the basket and are nervous?" ”
"Joke!" Li Chen smiled coldly, "I can throw the ball in with my eyes closed, it's just that I'm not in good shape!" He didn't want to admit his defeat, especially in front of Artest's face, at least he couldn't lose the battle.
"The joke is too big, isn't it?" Artest obviously didn't believe it, "Although you have a high hit rate, you can't shoot with your eyes closed, right?" Who do you think you are? ”
Seeing the other party's reaction, Li Chen showed a smile that the conspiracy had succeeded, "Okay, let's compare, I'll shoot with my eyes closed, you are not allowed to defend!" As soon as he finished speaking, the basketball shifted to his hand.
"Really?" The other party's childishness made Atai stunned, he could still do this on the field, although he was worried about Adelman's opinion, but Li Chen's provocative expression still made him agree. "Okay, you shoot, I won't stop you, but you also have to abide by the agreement and don't look at the basket!"
The camera lens also turned to this side, and the cameraman had already noticed the abnormality here, and Li Chen and Artest's chatter made him very curious, but the work stipulated that the camera had to follow the ball, and he was not good at violating the rules.
The eyes of the audience were also focused on the big screen. In the center of the picture, Li Chen swore to step on the three-point line, and the beast seemed to take the initiative to take a step back because of some agreement, at this moment, the big apple actually closed his eyes, and he seemed to be about to shoot!
Everyone now understands that these two people are playing this hand! Although it seems nothing to their unrelated people, happening like this can only add to the fun of the game! But it's still a game, it's still a playoffs, and it's too much to put the team and the coach in mind!
The old monk was also a little surprised, Cruze actually made a bet with his opponent during the game, which was also unbelievable, you must know that the little guy has never been a reckless person, and it is even harder to expect him to be impulsive than to expect him to train actively! And what made him even more unbelievable was that Artest actually agreed, is this two nervous people influencing each other?
Unlike the enlightened old monk, the anger on Adelman's face was about to materialize at this time, the name of the tyrant was not for nothing, if Li Chen hit this three-point shot, he vowed to let Artest not be able to eat and walk around. Although the Beast was a veteran brought over from the king by himself, it was clear that this move had exceeded the bottom line.
Despite the different reactions of the people below, Li Chen and Artesta were still happily immersed in their gambling game. Although Kobe Bryant wanted to interfere, he still gave up thinking about the current scene.
After all, it would be too bad to reprimand the younger brother before tens of thousands of people, he felt that it was better to let them develop, and the matter of accountability would be said after the game, not to mention that the current situation of the Lakers is not bad, and they still led by two points 29:27 in the first quarter.
As for the referees, they are even less likely to interfere, although this kind of behavior is inappropriate, but they have not violated the rules of the game, even if they want to stop it, they can't come up with a reason.
Li Chen had already closed his eyes, and he was ready to make a move.
Suffer! Kobe Bryant's heart was cold, because in his field of vision, Artest had moved.
"Why are you so shameless!" The old monk and Bryant both despised Atay's treachery, which was unforgivable to Westerners who valued chivalry.
Atai seemed to feel the contempt of the crowd, but the beast was unmoved, "Hmph, you guys know a ball?" The game is not child's play, especially for the playoffs, no matter what the means, as long as you can win! ”
As soon as he thought that this simple little guy had fallen for his own scheme, Atai's heart was filled with an indescribable refreshment, and the beast felt that if he succeeded in covering Li Chen's shot this time, then the revenge of being teased by his opponent before would be avenged. Of course, there are no ifs in the dictionary of beasts, and in his opinion, this cap is almost an established fact!
"Do you want to just hit the ball in his face?" Atai pondered for a moment, "Forget it, it's shameless enough, let's let him go!" Li Chen's handsome face and his innocence seemed to win him the sympathy of the beast, and Atai finally decided to restrain himself.
The beast was carrying out his plan, and everyone on the scene was waiting with bated breath. Even if Kobe Bryant wanted to remind him, it was too late, because Li Chen was about to make a move, and Artest had already jumped, if nothing else, Li Chen's hot pot was going to be eaten.
"It's good for him, because the attitude of treating the game as child's play is not a good thing in itself!" The old monk comforted himself, he didn't want to see his disciple's unparalleled talent ruined in the end because of his attitude.
The audience is also very entangled, although they are on the side of the rockets, but this does not mean that they can accept Atai's treacherous approach, and everyone who does not speak of integrity will be punished, and this will not change anywhere.
It's just that considering the current predicament of the Rockets, the fans finally decided to forgive Artey, after all, the beast is also eager to win. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that people just want to see the Big Apple make a fool of themselves, and this guy's arrogant remarks before the game have long upset Houstonians.
The anger on Adelman's face had vanished, replaced by a look of urgency. It's rare for the beast to be smart, he will take advantage of the innocence of others, Adelman, who single-handedly brought the beast from the king to the rocket, feels that his teaching to his disciples over the years has not been in vain, the playoffs have always been a paradise for conspirators, and it is really rare to see someone as simple as Li Chen.
Adelman could already think of the old monk's feelings, and the depression of being defeated by the other party many times was slightly alleviated by this astonishing act of the beast. And he believes that if Artest can cover Li Chen's self-proclaimed smart shot, it will definitely be a huge blow to this rookie's heart.
After making a fool of himself in front of tens of thousands of people, he would not believe that Li Chen, a rookie, could be so strong, after all, not everyone has the iron will of the leather team.
Indeed, Li Chen is not so strong, if he is really ugly this time, then maybe he will really languish like this. It's just that who said he was simple? The answer is clearly no.
“oh,**!” In Artest's roar, Li Chen suddenly opened his eyes, and the big apple smiled very playfully, the current situation seemed to be all in his expectation, and it was clear who was simpler than whom.
Smiling at Atai, Li Chen took a step sideways with the ball, although it was only one step, but it was enough to get out of Atai's defensive range.
If you think that everything is so simple, it is a big mistake, with Li Chen's surname, he will not be able to end so easily.
Grimacing at Atay in the air, Big Apple closed his eyes again, and then, he struck.
Swish! With the support of strong self-confidence, even with your eyes closed, the basketball still passes through the basket with great precision.
Looking at Atai, who wanted to get angry but had nothing to say, Big Apple said coolly, "I said I could throw the ball even with my eyes closed!" ”
Oh! The Lakers' bench instantly boiled, and if such a thing is not celebrated, it will be too sorry for the teammate's performance. This is a basketball game, it's simply a psychological game of Chiguoguo.
The beast cleverly set a trap on Li Chen, but he didn't know that the opponent had already killed him before, and he couldn't live for his own sin, especially if he violated morality first, even if the beast wanted to break out, there was no reason, he was embarrassed by this face!
The reporters were also not stingy with their films, and the sound of the shutter almost drowned out the wails of the fans. Yes, it's just wailing, the Houstonians are helpless, they never thought that the outcome of the matter would be like this, the Big Apple is too deceitful.
Kobe Bryant couldn't hold back his laughter, and the joyful atmosphere of the game made him forget the idea of reprimanding Li Chen just now. Sure enough, such a rookie has never been a simple person, when it comes to those crooked ways, he is better than anyone else!
The expressions of the old monk and Adelman were amused, the former was laughing uncontrollably at this time, and the worried look just now was gone, while the latter stopped abruptly halfway through laughter, and no one could tell whether he was crying or laughing at this time.
The Big Apple plays the beast again! Tomorrow's newspaper headlines are undoubtedly out there. The reporters are very satisfied, the Big Apple really lives up to his reputation as a newsmaker, no matter where he goes, he is always the protagonist! (To be continued.) )