Chapter 137: He's Strong
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"I've heard that people always exert their strength beyond ordinary people when they are desperate, and I feel this power now" Johnson said to Duncan beside him casually on the court: "Tim, do you think I have changed today and the day before yesterday" After saying that, Johnson looked at Duncan expectantly.
"Avery, I don't want to lie, but I really don't notice any difference in Ling" Duncan's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and with his honest appearance, it was impossible to tell that he was lying.
Although the Spurs won 2 of the first three games, but it was not perfect, the Spurs' defense is very strong, there is no doubt about it, the last game was the league's first offensive Timberwolves defense only scored 69 points, although the Timberwolves had a big problem in that game, but the team that can do this is basically not in the league.
It's good to be strong defensively, but they also have their weaknesses, the outside shooting percentage is too low, the low is outrageous, the team has two top interior lines, such a huge inside containment force, and it actually behaves like this, especially the team's starting point guard Avery Johnson, many empty shots can't score, which also makes him extremely dissatisfied with the team's head coach Vicky and a lot of media ridicule, saying that he is as depraved as Stockton. That's what he calls despair. The first three games were desperate enough for his shooting, and it was a collective portrayal of the Spurs' outside group. This is also the biggest weakness that the Spurs have left to the Timberwolves this season. Of course, all of them are also looking forward to bottoming out.
"There are still a lot of people today," Pierce looked around, his heart filled with an indescribable passion. I couldn't help but say to Garnett: "I like this kind of hustle and bustle, especially the feeling of boiling on the spot when I break through the basket to complete the dunk, every time I think of this, my whole body will be boiling" After saying that, Pierce looked at Garnett with excited eyes.
"yes. I also like to play at home more than away" Garnett also nodded with emotion, and then Garnett seemed to think of something, suddenly patted Pierce on the back, and then put his hand on Pierce's shoulder and whispered in Pierce's ear: "Do you dare to compare with me in this game who can make the decibel of the target center higher?" ”
Pierce really didn't think that Garnett would make such a bet with him, making the decibels in the center of the target higher, which naturally means bringing the atmosphere of the scene, the higher the better. This must be a certain advantage for an outside line like Pierce, but listening to Garnett, he seems to be full of confidence in himself, which also makes Pierce can't help but fight again, of course, the fighting heart at this time is definitely not the kind before.
"Come on. I don't have a problem, but if you lose, you'll have to be responsible for running errands for the whole team," Pierce said as he hammered Garnett's chest with one hand. Although these two people finally reconciled, after all, they caused a lot of trouble to the Timberwolves, although their teammates forgave them in the end, Zhuang Fei did not plan to let them go easily. Next season, he will be responsible for the entire Timberwolves legwork. It would also make it a lot easier for the Timberwolves' rookies next season.
"Well, that's it" Garnett looked at Pierce condescendingly, and both of their eyes lit up with fire. The warm-up is over and the game is about to begin. Players from the Timberwolves and Spurs are also in place.
"The Timberwolves' starters in this game are back to Game 1, the same as in the regular season. The center is Garnett, and the power forward is Lewis. Small forward, Pierce, scoring guard Jackson, organization guard Nash, according to the news sent back by the front reporter, there is nothing wrong with the whole team of the Timberwolves in the last game, the front reporter exclusively interviewed Zhuang Fei to get the news, it is Zhuang Fei in order to debug the lineup in order to let Garnett and Pierce play half of the court, so fans don't have to worry about "The two teachers of CCTV are also the most worried when the Timberwolves have an accident, and many fans in China are also very worried, these two teachers' The scoop ahead also eases that tension.
"Compared to the changes made by the Timberwolves, the Spurs' starting lineup is still the same, with Robinson at center, Duncan and Elliott at forward, and Eli and Avery Johnson at guard"
Garnett and Duncan stood on either side of the referee, and the Spurs won all the jump balls in the first three games, except for Garrett who jumped in the last game, the other two times were Garnett, and Garnett lost to the same person twice in a row for the first time.
"You won't win this time" Garnett said coldly to Duncan, although the two have a good personal relationship, Duncan is still half of Garnett's teacher, but Garnett doesn't want to lose momentum. This time, no matter what, I'm going to get it back.
"yes, I'm looking forward to it" Compared to Garnett's angry and nervous eyes, Duncan was much more relaxed. After saying that, he didn't forget to smile at Garnett.
"Beep" The referee blew the whistle, and the basketball flew straight into the air, and Garnett shouted like lightning, but what made Garnett suffer again was that he still lost this jump.
"It's clear that Garnett's bounce is better than Tim's, why did he lose?" James Posey in the stands was also puzzled. When he saw Garnett's inhuman bounce, he was almost certain that his former captain, Duncan, would lose, and the difference was too great to compare.
"The jump ball is not just about the bounce power, Garnett is too nervous, too eager to win, and the timing is not right," Carter said with a smile, this Garnett is really similar to his own 'young' days, impulsive, fearless, brave, and persevering.
In the end, the ball was slapped at the team's playmaker Johnson by Duncan, who took off later.
Johnson smiled at the incoming ball, Duncan really never disappointed, he was already ready to receive the ball, and the other Spurs players began to press forward.
"This ball is won" Just as Johnson was about to touch the ball, a hand suddenly appeared on the side of the ball, and with the sound of a Timberwolves player behind this hand, it also flew in front of his eyes. "It's so fast" Johnson knew that something was wrong, he was too careless just now, and he wanted to grab the afterimage with his hand but found that he only caught air.
Pierce didn't stop after breaking the ball, and instantly overtook the entire Spurs' defense and killed the Spurs' backcourt. By this time, it was too late for the other Spurs players to react, but the excellent defensive attitude made them have to chase back, and the Vicky on the sidelines instantly became unsightly when they saw such a low-level mistake in the team. The tyrant was furious.
Just as the Spurs players were collectively chasing back, they suddenly saw Pierce flying up at the free throw line. This also made the Timberwolves players and Spurs players who were following Pierce collectively stunned. This distance is all too familiar to them. It used to be shown on TV countless times.
"No, this kid is going to learn how to jump and dunk from the free throw line?" Pierce's move scared Zhuang Fei off the court, he knew that Pierce's bounce was not too good, although Pierce likes to dunk this season, but it is only a dunk that breaks through the inside line, such a long distance, it is definitely the first time.
"Oh my God" The Timberwolves fans at the scene also exclaimed, and then all focused their eyes on the figure in the air.
Pierce flew. He really felt like he was flying, he didn't plan to jump at the free throw line, but thinking back to the bet he had with Garnett, a brute energy erupted from the bottom of his heart again. At this moment, he almost stretched his right hand to the straightest, holding the basketball with one hand and flying towards the basket, this was the first time he tried such a dunk, his heart was full of excitement and a little nervous, if the ball went in. He believes this gamble with Garnett will be his victory.
"It's close, it's close, it's just a little, it's just a little" Pierce looked at the basket that was getting closer and closer. There was also a trace of sweat on his head, just a little. But at this moment, he felt his body sink more and more, almost breathless by gravity. The energy is almost depleted.
At this time, I watched Pierce be in this dilemma about to be halfway through. Some Timberwolves fans at the scene even closed their eyes, afraid to watch the next scene. They're also worried about Pierce.
"No, Paul's ball is going to fail" Zhuang Fei was secretly worried in his heart, if this ball just failed, it would be fine, but don't get hurt.
"Hehe, these players of Coach Z are really energetic, and they have a challenge to be young, it's good to be young" Vicky naturally also saw Pierce's lack of follow-up, and thought to the side of his heart. This is definitely not a boast. The face that had become blue because of the mistake also stretched, because the Timberwolves were about to usher in a mistake.
However, just when Vicky was secretly happy in his heart, he only heard a "up, up" resounding throughout the arena, and Pierce shouted like a fighter being refueled in the air, continued to climb a little, and then slid to the lone basket on the hoop.
The ball went in, and the moment Pierce dunked the ball into the basket, he didn't have time to be happy, and his body involuntarily flew out of the bottom line.
Looking at Pierce who fell to the ground, the Timberwolves players reacted immediately. All ran towards Pierce.
"Hiss" Pierce got up from the ground and rubbed his somewhat sore waist, gasping. "Don't do it in the future, it's too reluctant, it's really lucky this time," Pierce thought to himself.
Seeing Pierce stand up, it didn't seem to be a big deal, Zhuang Fei's heart also fell, and Vicky's face became ugly again.
"Paul, Paul, Paul"
"Paul, Paul, Paul"
Pierce, who was rubbing his waist, suddenly heard a loud noise from the stands, and there was extremely violent applause and cheers from the stands in the target center, and Pierce heard his name resounding all over the world at this moment.
"Pierce's ball is so perverted, it can go up in that situation," James Posey said in surprise.
"This is the second time I've seen someone jump from the free-throw line to complete a dunk," Rahman Bell also said with some unsatisfactory words: "Vince, it seems that you rarely play like this after entering the NBA."
"yes, because I don't think I need to play like this anymore" Carter's tone was extremely confident and domineering in the face of Ragabel's banter, but none of the people around him thought Carter was bragging, because Carter was already known as the greatest dunk in American history when he was in college, and the extremely difficult free-throw line jump for Pierce was not the case for Carter.
Watching the hysterical shouts of the fans at the scene, Maddy, who was next to Carter, clenched his fists and looked at the Timberwolves' bench as if he had made a difficult decision.
"If I had been given a chance, I would have done the same, even better than he could have done," Maddie looked at Pierce, who was enjoying the warmest applause from the fans, full of envy and jealousy.
"The boy is too powerful, he dares to do this, his waist is fine" Garnett took Pierce in his arms and stroked his waist with both hands, his tone was extremely excited, it was obvious that he was also extremely shocked just now.
"That's the opening point, be careful that you lose your fitness halfway through the game" Mobley also patted Pierce on the head, although his tone was a little angry, but the concern in it was overflowing before.
"Paul, good job" Nash wasn't as excited as Garnett and Mobley, just smiled and gave Pierce a thumbs up. That's the biggest compliment to this teammate.
Pierce was now a lot calmer, pushed away Garnett, who was hugging him, smiled and nodded to his teammates, and then gave Garnett a very defiant look.
"Kevin, are you throwing in the towel now?" Pierce thinks he's sure of the game, unless the man known as the god of basketball comes down in person. Thinking of Carter, Pierce didn't forget to look in Carter's direction, the meaning is self-evident, Pierce has been thinking about revenge since he was humiliated by Carter, and he now feels that his strength has improved again, and it has come to the opportunity for revenge. He believed that when he met Carter again, he would give everything back to him.
"Vince, is that kid provoking you, his eyes are fierce," Ragabel said with a smile, not very aware of Carter and Pierce's grievances.
"Challenge Vince? Who does he think he is? James Posey's originally admiring expression became a little disdainful, in his heart, he only admired three basketball players, one was his captain Duncan, one was his idol Jordan, and the other was his roommate Carter. In his opinion, these three are the strongest. Pierce? He admits that Pierce is good. But and Caterpillar? Not enough qualifications.
"Don't say that, maybe next season you can also experience his intensity, he's very strong," Carter said with a smile and a smile on his friend.