Chapter 162: Shooting the Empty Catch
This match did not turn out to be a one-sided contest as some predicted.
Everyone can see the pressure on Li Cheng's body, and under such pressure, Li Cheng can immediately make changes in his playing style. At the same time of liberating himself, he connected the whole team again.
Everyone was amazed by Li Cheng's change, and everyone was amazed. This man seems to have been born for basketball, and God created this man to make him active on the court. He was able to adapt to any style of play, to any system, in a very short period of time.
Miller is back in the box at the Conseth Center, his apprentice's first playoff game, and there's no reason why he shouldn't come.
"I'm ashamed of this kid's talent." Miller sighed.
"Huh? Would you even admit that you can't? You've got a fever today! Bird wasted no time in striking aside.
"You fart, can't you see that this kid is more talented than me?"
Bird said seemingly casually, "Yes! But in front of Michael, I don't think you once admit that you are inferior to him! ”
"You old bird, why are you so annoying? This kid is my apprentice, you know? ”
"Still hard-mouthed."
"Cut!" Miller simply turned his head away from Bird. If he keeps talking, these two people may not finish spraying after the game! These two famous trash talk kings in NBA history, moving a chair for the two of them to sit and talking, is much less labor-saving than talking while playing.
Just when Miller and Bird were spraying each other. Lee's shot scored two more points for the Pacers. Li Cheng's shot once again helped the Pacers equalize the score.
The Pacers and Cavaliers have been battling until now, and neither of them has led more than a minute, and they have been in a cycle of leading, equalizing, leading, and equalizing.
Half time over. The two teams played to a 57-all draw.
The whistle sounded at the end of the half, and Li Cheng turned his head and forgot to walk in the locker room. All the journalists who wanted to interview him were rejected by him. Now his body is very tired, and he needs to hurry back to the locker room to receive a massage from the masseur.
"Damn, why doesn't the top of the basketball system have the function of restoring physical fitness?" Li Cheng Y\Y thought.
Back in the locker room, Li Cheng didn't talk to Granger, he gave Granger a look. Granger nodded, and the two of them had already communicated.
"Mike, give me a rub. I felt like I was going to die. Li Cheng shouted.
The walker's physiotherapist immediately came over to relax Li Cheng's muscles, and Li Cheng closed his eyes to relax his spirit.
"I've never had a game that consumed so much, I don't know when it comes to the fourth quarter. Can you hold on? "Li Cheng didn't dare to think about the fourth quarter." Alas! Do what is in front of you. Let's talk about verse 4! Maybe by that time we will already have a 20-point lead, and we will be able to sit on the sidelines and watch the game! ”
Li Cheng can only receive a massage at the same time, and he doesn't expect such a situation to become a reality.
In fact, the Pacers were able to draw with the Cavaliers at halftime thanks to Li Cheng's God of War Potion, otherwise they would be at least 5 points behind now.
"Will you have a problem with your fitness? Do you want to take a break in the second half? As he came out in the second half, O'Brien asked with concern.
Li Cheng shook his head slowly and firmly, "Coach." No need, I can hold on. ”
O'Brien nodded a little gloomily. Now the Pacers are too reliant on Lee. O'Brien didn't dare to think about what difficulties the operation of this team would encounter after replacing Li Cheng. Even if Li Cheng only rests for a minute, the opponent can seize the opportunity to play a wave of offensive highs. And at that time, even if Li Cheng is replaced again, it will be useless.
Now Li Cheng can only lead the Pacers to a stalemate with the opponent, and he has no extra strength to give the Pacers more firepower support. Otherwise, the Pacers will never be tied with their opponents now, and they must be the one who leads now.
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After the start of the second half, the score between the Pacers and the Cavaliers was still tight. The scores of the two teams alternated and neither team could lead the opponent by more than one minute.
However, this situation could not make O'Brien happy. He is very aware of Li Cheng's consumption on the field now, and he also knows Li Cheng's current situation.
If this continues, Li Cheng will definitely collapse in the final quarter of the game. And once Li Cheng collapses, the Pacers' efforts for the night will be in vain.
"We have to keep changing!" O'Brien's brow furrowed tightly, and he racked his brains to come up with no other solution.
"Take one step at a time, you can only look at Li Cheng's appearance." O'Brien drew a cross on his chest and prayed to God.
75 to 75, 80 to 80, 93 to 93.
Time continues to slip away, and the Pacers and Cavaliers are still evenly divided.
In the 8th minute and 19 seconds of the final quarter, Li Cheng's step-back jumper was rubbed by James's fingers, but the ball still bounced on the basket a few times before rolling into the basket.
Li Cheng gasped for breath, he hadn't rested for a second in this game, and by this time, he was already at the end of his crossbow.
"What! Whatever! Do! Li Cheng asked himself in his heart, but at this time, he really couldn't think of any other way than to insist.
Gritting his teeth, Li Cheng decided to continue to insist. O'Brien, who was on the sidelines, saw Li Cheng's appearance, and his face showed a trace of unbearability. Li Cheng is now holding on with all his breath, and if the referee blows the whistle for the end of the game now, Li Cheng may sit on the ground with a butt. But now he continues to run on the court to keep the Pacers' hopes of winning.
At this time, all the fans at the scene saw that Li Cheng had reached his limit. They all stood up, and at this time they were going to tell Li Cheng with their actions - we are with you.
"Li Cheng! Mars! Li! Mars! ”
The uniform shouts at the scene reached Li Cheng's ears, making his heart tremble. It was trembling with excitement.
The audience of more than 20,000 people stood in unison and shouted in unison, which was a huge shock to everyone. What's more, the one they cry out for?
"It's good that this game is at home. If it was in the Quickloan Arena, I guess it would have collapsed a long time ago. Li Cheng thought with relief.
This time, I don't know if it was interfered by the home fans, James's shot was deflected.
Daniels took the rebound off Ilgoskas' head, and he yelled with a hideous face. Then he threw the ball to Tinsley.
At this time, the task of protecting the ball through the half court can no longer be handed over to Li Cheng, and it is good to let Li Cheng save a little body.
Because of the drag of the body, the Pacers' fast break didn't work, but it was still a chance for them.
Li Cheng glanced at the scoreboard, 93-95.
"Chance to open the score!" Li Cheng said to himself in his heart. Then, he gave Tinsley a look and started running.
The occasional change of tactics can definitely catch your opponent off guard, and the game is at this point. The significance of any tactics is very small, and the last few minutes of a basketball game are all about the time for superstars to play. So, in basketball, generally speaking, the last few minutes are the most exciting.
Maybe there were a lot of timeouts in the last few minutes and the game wasn't going to be fluid, but every attack was very exciting.
"The man with the ball suddenly became Tinsley, and the Pacers' tactics switched back. Tinsley has been cooperating with Li Cheng's running position to ensure that he can pass the ball to Li Cheng's hands at the first time. ”
"It's too obvious!"
James gave Larry Hughes a look, and Larry Hughes nodded. Then, James deliberately leaked a flaw, and he was thrown away by Li Cheng. This was a trap, and Li Cheng reacted quickly, but he still shouted at Tinsley: "Pass! ”
Li Cheng had already raised his hand when he shouted the pass, and Tinsley immediately understood what it meant.
Such an approach may be risky, but now that Li Cheng has run out of gas, they can't afford to waste any chance to score.
The reason why James missed Li Cheng is simple, they have to intercept Tinsley's pass to Li Cheng.
But sometimes, even if you see it, you can't stop it.
Tinsley tossed the ball up, and it was a high ball.
"It's so high, what are you doing here?"
"Mistakes?"
Everyone thought it was a mistake, but when it crossed Larry Hughes's fingertips and continued to arc higher, he thought it was a mistake. Because of the height of this ball, it is impossible for Li Cheng to receive it. Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to shoot immediately.
However, Li Cheng's next move was beyond everyone's expectations. He jumped up, caught the basketball, and shot it straight in the air.
"Empty Catch!!
With the commentator's shout, the basketball drew a flat arc and smashed into the basket.
"Roaring !!!!!"
Li Cheng looked up to the sky and roared, he could be carved, and he was like a war in the sky. In his territory, he looked down on all his opponents.
The fans at the scene were stunned by Li Cheng's expression, and they sent even louder shouts and shouts.
At this time, Li Cheng roared angrily and walked towards the opposite half.
Li Cheng scored this goal, and Miller and Bird also stood up. They looked at the player on the pitch wearing the number 23 jersey with solemn eyes.
At this moment, these two famous NBA villains who have always been lawless have a trace of respect for this junior on the court. (To be continued......)