Chapter 406: Dumbfounded World!
For a player of Wade's level, facing the defense of a rookie like Smart in the finals, no matter how difficult it is, it should be scored, and if Smart's will is strong enough, there will not be any psychological pressure.
On the contrary, a star player like Guy will be beaten by Wade in a fancy way, which will bring huge pressure to Guy.
In Smart's view, it should be that Wade can't be prevented.
A shot that can make Wade difficult is a victory.
And just now, he forced Wade to hit a shot like that with that kind of flinch and difficulty, and it was a victory for his defense.
So after Wade scored two points to stretch the gap to six points again, the team's on-court leader and teacher, Chris Paul, praised him.
Smart's arrival at the Boston Celtics was an accident.
He used to be the top pick in the 2014 draft, but because of the NBA version update, the organization center is hot, and the market for long-handed and long-footed forwards is also booming, which makes his draft prospect as a traditional guard fall from the former top pick to almost falling out of the lottery.
Two years ago, or even a year ago, he never imagined that he would lose so badly in the NBA draft.
However, falling out of the lottery also has the benefit of falling out of the lotto, and being able to start over with a team like the Celtics is also a rare opportunity in his career.
Plus there's a manager of the level of Wonder Monty.
As well as teammates of the level of James, Paul, Randolph and Thick Eyebrows, Gay, Jeff Green, it can be said that such a team is almost perfect for a rookie like him.
Big city, great teammates, good coach, he has it all.
In addition, his style of play is team-oriented, not data-brushing, so there is room for development in such a team.
And after he came to the team, he did have a lot of room for development.
Although the head coach of the team did not have control of the team, and James did not like to use rookie players, he was actually in a very bad situation at that time.
Thankfully, his head coach is Fantastic Monty.
Even when James was in full swing, the amazing Monty gave him enough playing time to train himself.
It's time again, and it's Chris Paul to be his teacher, so that he can get closer to James, Paul and other players.
The effect is obvious.
Before the draft, he had a reputation as a genius in the United States, and he was in the same circle as Paul and James, not from the grassroots, but from a genius.
In addition, he is willing to humbly ask for advice and learn, and he doesn't want the ball, he doesn't need to attack, just wipe his ass defensively.
Therefore, he was quickly recognized by all aspects of the team.
In the end, in a team like the Celtics with so many giants, he actually got an average of 27 minutes per game.
Although the data is very miserable, averaging less than 7 points per game, the shooting rate is also very miserable 37%, and the three-point shooting rate is only 33%, but his defensive efficiency is very good, and the defensive WS has reached 2.7, you know, the same team's Chris Paul defensive WS is only 3.2, this defensive WS is already the best among point guards.
Not to mention, this is still his rookie season.
Once he was Wade Jr. at 1.93m, now he's a role player for the Boston Celtics.
And he is a defensive role player who has been recognized by all parties.
At the same time, in the Finals, he is about to defend his former template, the NBA's all-time supergiant, Dwyane Wade!
This scene, this feeling, this unbelievable mood, the team's head coach Wonder Monty has discovered!
He sensed that he couldn't wait to play against Wade, so he replaced himself and replaced Guy.
After coming on the court, the first defense against Wade failed.
This did not discourage Smart, but even made him more excited, more excited.
The game continued to start with Celtic attacking.
Chris dribbled the ball across half court and, after holding down the tempo, hoisted the ball to the basket again to find Randolph.
This time, Barkley took the initiative to block the gun for Garnett, standing behind Randolph and facing Randolph.
Before the game was halfway through, Garnett's breathing was already heavy.
Barkley also knows that his physical strength is even more unbearable than Garnett, but at least he has to give Garnett a round of rest.
However, after Barkley was behind Randolph, he realized how great Garnett's defense had been before.
Randolph really couldn't score any of them!
Barkley only lasted one round, but was pushed and crutched by Randolph, missed a shot and grabbed a rebound in the front court.
That is, Barkley's reaction was very fast, and he didn't start in the end, otherwise this would be a 2+1.
"Fack! I've never been so embarrassed by an inside line that misses a single shot after the opening! ”
Barkley's career has not been without its embarrassment.
For example, his lifelong enemy Malone made him very embarrassed, such as his other lifelong enemy O'Neal, who would also make him embarrassed from time to time.
Randolph looks very similar to O'Neal and Malone, with power, shooting, and being able to fight and grab, but in fact, Randolph looks like these two, and the actual feeling is completely different.
O'Neal and Ma Long play star basketball, and their style of play, you can tell that they are stars at a glance.
But Randolph, his style of play is really commoner.
Crawling, sprinkling, and scavenging in the mud, he is really proficient in everything.
Thinking back then, when Duncan was by this black fat man, he also used to yin and yang Duncan.
Now after playing with this black fat man in person, I know that this black fat man is indeed very different.
"Zach Randolph has finally scored in this game! Zach Randolph faced Barkley's defense and got his first two points of the game, and Charles Barkley was held down by Zach Rankoff!! ”
Randolph's common man score made Barkley gnash his teeth and excited O'Neal on the sidelines.
10 to 14!
Once again, Celtic chased the score to just four points.
The Celtics didn't trade James.
Magical Monty did not change his style of play, and actually withstood the ferocious attack of the Lakers!
Of course, at this time, it is still a little bit to say that it is resisting.
Because Wade opened the killing so insane.
Before the half quarter of the game, Wade had already killed 8 points alone, which is the rhythm of 20 points in a single quarter!
The game continued to start, the Lakers attacked, and the ball was Devin Ibanks' half court.
The Lakers didn't dare to use Seth Curry to dribble across the halfcourt, Paul's defense was too aggressive, and with the referee conniving at this confrontation, Seth Curry was too dangerous to dribble the ball, and Seth Curry could only be a shooter who opened up space now.
Even if you can't dribble, even if you can't defend, just Seth Curry's running and three-point shooting deserve a starting position.
Without Seth Curry, the Lakers' offense would be very difficult.
Wade's offense needs space, Garnett's passing also needs space, Barkley and Garnett's offense also needs space under the basket, and without Seth Curry, the Celtics can pile up most of their defensive power under the basket, how can the Lakers play? It's almost impossible to fight.
This time the Lakers attacked, Seth Curry pretended to catch the ball, ran out of the basket with Paul, and used Wade with the ball to provide a cover.
Seeing Wade and Seth Curry playing this tactic, Paul subconsciously thought that the ball was still Wade's offense.
Because Seth Curry's opening performance was very embarrassed by him, such embarrassed teammates are generally not trusted.
At the very least, it is absolutely impossible for him and James to trust their teammates who are so embarrassed for the time being, unless the relationship is very iron.
Wade is his good brother, and Wade's character he understands.
Wade is more selfless than him and James, but he is also more committed, he believes in his teammates more, but he also believes in himself more.
Now the Lakers urgently need to open up the point gap and score urgently, and Wade himself is the most stable point in scoring!
This ball Wade will attack by himself, and he will definitely attack by himself!
"Don't change !!"
The Lakers and Celtics switch between offense and defense.
Smart, who was originally defending Wade, saw Seth Curry hiding behind Wade, and was immediately ready to let Wade go and change to defend Seth Curry.
The Celtics' defense of Seth Curry is to not let him have any space!
So, Paul's reminder is actually too late.
Smart subconsciously chased Seth Curry to the left and released Wade.
Seeing this, Paul then stood in front of Wade.
And just when Paul was ready to defend Wade, if he couldn't prevent it, he would be ready to fake a fall at any time......
Wade turned his back and leaned him against him, and then, the basketball in his hand passed to the right with a back, and he actually passed the ball!!
Seeing Wade's back pass, Paul was really dumbfounded, he was ready to kick the ball, but he didn't have enough.
This can't be said that he has short legs, but Wade's pass has long been premeditated and very resolute, and he has long been ready to pass the ball to Seth Curry!
"This time the Lakers' main offensive player is Seth Curry!!"
Wade's trust in Seth Curry is beyond Paul's imagination!
Even the Lakers fans at the scene were excited after being stunned for a while.
Although Wade attacked fiercely at the beginning of this game, it was indeed difficult to pull the difference apart with two points and two points.
If Seth Curry's three-pointer can be hit, then it will definitely be a game-changing goal!
Smart defended Wade very fiercely just now, which really worried many Lakers fans.
But is defending Wade the same as defending Seth Curry?
Of course it's different!
How can a rookie player like Smart be able to defend both the ball and the ball?
To be able to defend both Wade and Curry, there is no player like that in the entire NBA!
At the very least, there are no such players in the season after Kobe Bryant's injury!
The Lakers themselves know best, playing the Warriors, McCarvey is not so effective in defending Curry.
But McCarvey's effect on defending James, Durant's defense, and even Wade's defense against Wei Shao is not bad!
And this is also the reason why Wade deliberately paused just now before turning around to pass the ball to Curry.
It's time to get Curry away from Smart for an off-ball run.
Movement!
Eject!
Catch!
Seth Curry's actions can be described as a single go.
However, just as Seth Curry jumped in the air and was about to make a move, he was shocked to see a figure in front of him flying towards him at a rapid pace!
Smart!
At this time, Seth Curry is outside the 30-degree three-point line on the left side, and Smart's flying pounce is simply the kind that doesn't kill!
If Wade and McCarvey's offense is considered a no-knee offense.
Then Smart's flight is definitely a lifeless fly!
Even the fans sitting in the seats behind them were so frightened that their faces were bloodless when they looked at Smart who was flying over quickly!
Isn't it just a three-point?
Let's not talk about whether Seth Curry can hit or not, even if Seth Curry can hit, a three-pointer is not worth your desperate defense, right?!
Seth Curry, who was shocked in the air, gritted his teeth in the end, leaned back, raised the arc, and still shot this three-point shot in his hand!
But the moment he shot, Smart knocked him down directly!
It's not the kind of knockdown where the body collides directly.
It was Smart, who couldn't be contained, and his hand was brought to Seth Curry's wrist, and Seth Curry was directly dragged down.
However, with such a slight pull, Seth Curry quickly controlled the balance of his body and just sat on the ground fiercely.
And Smart ......
This guy flew straight out of the field!
Bang!
Smart who flew out of the field knocked over a row of chairs!
The terrifying sound behind him made even Seth Curry break out in a cold sweat.
This guy won't just be gone, right?
Seth Curry looked back, and then, Smart, who was lying on top of a pile of people, as if there was no more, moved......
Smart propped up his hands, shook his elbows, and then stood up on his own!
Bang!
Seth Curry's three-point iron!
The Lakers fans, who were already preparing to celebrate just now, were directly dumbfounded at this time!
And the Celtic fans at the scene were already cheering wildly at this time.
Even the Celtic celebrities at the scene were excited at this time.
"Smart, this young man, is the player with the spirit of our Boston Celtics!!"
"Celtic need players like that, and the amazing Monty has given us a player who fits the spirit of Celtic perfectly!!"
At this time, it is not only the Celtic celebrities who are excited.
The commentators on the sidelines were also excited.
"No fouls, still no fouls, Foster's whistle in this game seems to be welded!!"
"Isn't Coach D meant to encourage confrontation? Now Foster is encouraging confrontation!! ”
"Oh my God, Smart forced Wade to score in extreme fashion, and then blocked Seth Curry's near-open three-point !!"
"Incredible Smart, an incredible rookie!!"
"Coach D will definitely regret it now, even if Wiggins is not selected in the first pick, Smart is better than Jokic!!
O'Neill knew that Du Kang was behind.
So there is no doubt that these words of O'Neill are said to Du Kang.
Ever since Barkley regained his life with a strong performance in the Western Conference Finals, O'Neal has been sour.
So this game will catch Du Kanglai as long as there is a chance.
And just when O'Neal was crazy about Du Kang, on the court, the thick eyebrows who grabbed the rebound in the backcourt had already made a long pass, and directly found Chris Paul, who was on the fast attack.
Wade is chasing!
Chris Paul is running!
After crossing the three-point line, Paul finally received a pass from the thick eyebrows!
One-step!
Two steps!
Three steps!
Paul layup!
Wade Cover!
And then!
Paul, who was originally going to go to the basket, did not make a layup, turned around, elbowed Wade directly out of the court!
Wade, who was already flying in the air at this time, stared at Paul who got up again and was ready to make a layup, and the expression in Wade's eyes was so shocked at this time.
Paul, who used to be his banana boat brother, elbowed him!
Bang!
Wade fell off the field!
And Paul made a layup under the basket!
12 to 14!
Caught up!
The Celtics actually caught up with !!
"Damn, is the magical Monty going to beat Popovich too?!!!"
Dumbfounded!
I don't know how many people are dumbfounded at this time!!
(End of chapter)