Four hundred and thirty-eight
Chapter 438
With 1:21 left on the clock, the Knicks trailed the Cavaliers by four points. There is still a chance to win the game. It's just a matter of how you fight.
This offense of the Knicks, Chen Jiyuan received the ball near the free throw line, and this ball was defended by Anderson Vallejo, because Zajunas Ilgoskas's footsteps could not keep up with Chen Jiyuan at all, if Chen Jiyuan rushed up, the possibility of fouls was too great, and once fouled, basically Chen Jiyuan's free throw shooting rate could convert these two free throws into scores, although at the last moment, the body mentality and the shape on the court may affect the player's free throw shooting rate. But the games that Chen Jiyuan once played proved with facts that it was definitely not a wise choice to foul Chen Jiyuan at this time.
So, in this case, maybe Anderson Vallejo has a little bit of a loss in height, (Chen Jiyuan is 2.13 meters tall, and Anderson Vallejo is 2.08 meters tall.) But Anderson Vallejo can at least keep up with Chen Jiyuan in footsteps, so that Chen Jiyuan will not rush to the basket easily, if Chen Jiyuan comes to the basket, it will be really bad.
Chen Jiyuan faced Anderson Vallejo's defense, his eyes looked like they were observing the shape on the field, as if he was about to pass the ball, but as long as Anderson Vallejo was a little relaxed, even if Anderson Vallejo just followed Chen Jiyuan's line of sight, Chen Jiyuan could instantly rush over with his explosive power, and easily cross Anderson Vallejo's defense, and this ball, Chen Jiyuan stood here, but Anderson Vallejo didn't care about anything, just looked at Chen Jiyuan with full attention, looked at Chen Jiyuan's shoulders and looked at Chen Jiyuan's feet. Chen Jiyuan must not be allowed to take the lead, otherwise, Anderson Vallejo's defense is basically equivalent to failure.
Chen Jiyuan held the ball with both hands, suddenly, Chen Jiyuan jumped up, and then shot a middle distance, this ball Chen Jiyuan's action was not standardized at all, Anderson Vallejo didn't expect Chen Jiyuan to jump without adjusting, it was indeed a little too sudden, but although Anderson Vallejo didn't react, he still jumped forward as soon as he came back to his senses, shouting frantically in his heart, he must be in time.
However, it is useless to shout, it is obvious that Chen Jiyuan will not give Anderson Vallejo a chance, Chen Jiyuan will shoot before Anderson Vallejo's hand arrives.
The ball hit it safely. 103:105。 There was 1 minute 02 seconds left until the end of the race. These two points are also Chen Jiyuan's 45th points.
On the Cavaliers' side, James forced the inside line, causing Chen Jiyuan's fifth foul. However, Chen Jiyuan felt very wronged, because he really didn't do anything, although such whistles will happen from time to time in the game, but you must know that it is the last minute of the game, and the score between the two sides is only 2 points. The most crucial moment, the moment when the game is won or lost. At this point, it's only right to leave the game to the players. At this time, Chen Jiyuan memorized a "black whistle". I can't afford to hurt it. This home whistle is a bit deadly.
Chen Jiyuan's ball didn't touch James at all, but James's trembling appearance after landing, and the referee didn't see the real appearance of the two people in the air. So the ball was still awarded a foul.
Luckily, though, James hit one of those two free throws. This is also a blessing in the midst of misfortune.
There are 44 seconds left in the game. The score is 103:106. A three-pointer gap.
James missed the first free throw and hit the second.
After halftime, at this time, although Starkey is very confident, he also believes that his strength can attack at this time, but after all, this team is Chen Jiyuan's, and for this, it must be admitted, so Chen Jiyuan reached out to ask for the ball at this time, and Starkey could only give the ball to Chen Jiyuan's hand.
After Chen Jiyuan received the ball, he once again prepared to face the frame singles, and this time Anderson Vallejo paid more attention to Chen Jiyuan's jump shot. Mainly because of the goal just now, I instinctively put more effort into the jump shot. It's all subconscious.
In the process of Chen Jiyuan holding the ball this time, the sidelines remembered crazy boos, for these fans, the current Chen Jiyuan is a guy who can threaten their victory, that is, their enemy, we have to boo to death mercilessly when treating the enemy.
However, these boos can't affect Chen Jiyuan's state, to be honest, Chen Jiyuan really doesn't feel much about these boos, because he has heard too much, in Chen Jiyuan's heart, being booed can be regarded as a kind of ability. So there's no need to worry too much about it.
Chen Jiyuan looked at the formation on his side, Starkey was outside the three-point line at a 45-degree angle on the left, and Lefu was in the bottom corner on the left, Chen Jiyuan himself stood at a 45-degree angle on the right side, in front of Anderson Vallejo's defense, and at the top fox, Crawford was outside the three-point line, ready to shoot three-pointers at any time, Stephen Jackson was in the bottom corner on the right, as long as there was a chance, Stephen Jackson would definitely not be unconfident in his three-point shot.
Chen Jiyuan singled Anderson Vallejo this time, Chen Jiyuan, who grabbed the ball with one hand, sent it upward, just like Jordan, Anderson Vallejo's body instinctively moved, it was this time, it gave Chen Jiyuan a chance in an instant, Chen Jiyuan did not hesitate, instantly started the speed, from the right side of Anderson Vallejo to the bottom line, Anderson Vallejo started the end, can only chase Chen Jiyuan behind him, hoping to interfere behind him, if he can block it, it would be better.
It's a pity that Chen Jiyuan didn't give Anderson Vallejo this opportunity, Chen Jiyuan slipped from the baseline to the left, jumped up, and made a backhand slam dunk. Got two points. 105:106。
It would be nice if this ball was a three-point shot, but it's a pity that Chen Jiyuan doesn't have the ability to score three points, this ball, Chen Jiyuan's offense is actually quite fast, and he launched an attack soon after receiving the ball, so now there are 29 seconds left in the offensive time.
The Cavaliers are definitely going to stall for time, but the question is whether they can defend against the Cavaliers' ball.
If the Cavaliers score, then the Knicks' last shot can only be a three-pointer, but if the Cavaliers don't score, the Knicks have a lot more options.
Therefore, this defense will be quite important.
The knights asked for a timeout, and they all had to be cautious at this time.
After the timeout, the Cavaliers' offense was relatively simple, that is, James held the ball alone, and at this time, the tactics arranged by Thibodeau began to run.
James was in the middle of dribbling when Starkey quickly stepped forward to foul James.
And this foul naturally sent James to the free throw line, and at this time, the game time was still 22 seconds. There was plenty of time, and it couldn't have been more sufficient.
James hit one of two free throws just now, and now Thibodeau is betting that James' confidence in free throws is not 100 percent.
Then, as it turned out, Thibodeau had made the right bet. James stood at the free throw line, although he tried hard to take a deep breath and tried hard to score the ball, but unfortunately, James missed the first free throw again. And the second free throw, James slowly shot, and finally hit the free throw.
105:107。 There are 22 seconds left, which is very ample, and at this time, the Knicks also need a timeout. This last attack must be properly arranged.
Thibodeau also made substitutions as well as the tactics, bringing on Crawford, Stephen Jackson and Nate Robinson on the perimeter. At this time, there is no need to defend, in this way, although the three people on the outside are not particularly accurate, but at least they all have the strength of three-point shots, if Chen Jiyuan is trapped, then no matter who can become the most critical three-point shot in this game. And the three of them are not stage frightened people, such a lineup is more reasonable.
After coming on the court, Nate Robinson slowly dribbled the ball, not in a hurry at all, and after halftime, with 12 seconds left, he gave the ball to Chen Jiyuan, who received the ball at a 45-degree angle on the left side, arching his butt to prevent Anderson Vallejo from having a chance to touch the ball. At this time, he was robbed, and Chen Jiyuan had to hate himself to death.
Chen Jiyuan didn't seize the time to attack, in other words, Chen Jiyuan didn't plan to foul or grab rebounds or anything, Chen Jiyuan had enough confidence that this goal would definitely be scored, and he couldn't leave any chance for the opponent.
When there were still 5 seconds left, Chen Jiyuan finally began to move. Chen Jiyuan leaned against Anderson Valejo with his back, there was no technical color, after leaning, he hit it twice, and then, turned over directly to the bottom line, it was directly a turn-over jumper, because Anderson Vallejo's strength was not comparable to Chen Jiyuan, and he was hit by Chen Jiyuan There is no way to block it, and there is no way to interfere in time, as a result, Chen Jiyuan's ball I shot steadily, and James, who rushed over from the middle to cover the defense, couldn't reach it at all, so he could only watch the ball fly out. At the same time, everyone can only watch the ball enter the basket. 107:107。
The ball goes into the basket with 0.6 seconds left on the game time. Although it seems that the Cavaliers still have a chance, considering that the Cavaliers did not have a timeout, and this ball is a backcourt serve, then there is no chance.
After Chen Jiyuan hit the ball, he didn't rush to celebrate. Instead, he quickly came to the midfield. The Cavaliers passed the ball to the midfield, but because the distance was too far, the passing route was seen through by Chen Jiyuan, who jumped up and received the ball before Gibson. And just like that, the last 0.6 seconds of the game were gone. Both teams managed to enter extra time.
After the red light was on, Chen Jiyuan threw the ball and hammered his chest fiercely, even though this was an away game, Chen Jiyuan still shouted in front of the audience outside the stadium:
“Come.On,BABY!”