inspire-indiana Chapter 384 Brothers of the 1 Big Gang!
Chapter 384 Brothers of the 1 Big Gang!
Chapter 384 A Bunch of Brothers!
The battle between old opponents must be full of topics.
Not to mention that this is such an important game.
Whoever wins will be the strongest in the East, and can get the right to compete for the final championship!
No one dared to relax.
No relaxation at all.
Hibbert and TT are also old rivals. Both of them looked very nervous, and their eyes were fixed on the basketball in the referee's hand.
"beep!"
With a whistle, the referee blew the whistle in his hand and threw the ball into the air at the same time, the game began!
TT and Hibbert take off at the same time!
TT has been playing better and better recently, and is now the main center of the Cavaliers.
His core strength is very strong, the strength of his upper and lower body is also very coordinated, and he looks very impactful.
Hibbert failed to compete with him. With a flick of TT, he sent the ball back to the backcourt.
The little prince Owen got the ball.
Everyone in the Cavaliers began to advance, and everyone in the Pacers was also defensively retreating one-on-one.
Pickled Pepper defended against James, and Xu Xiang went up to defend against Irving.
This is the established routine before the game.
For the Pacers, defending James and Irving is definitely a big problem.
Fortunately, Xu Xiang's defensive ability is gradually showing. In the past, he could only rely on George Hill to defend Irving, but now it is different. Xu Xiang is the main core point of defense.
George Hill is defending JR, and his pressure is not very high.
The key to defending JR is to prevent him from shooting.
Especially the three-pointer from the outside.
JR should now be one of the top 3D players in the league. His one-handed three-pointer is known as the guard with a knife next to James.
Many times have made great contributions.
Although Xu Xiang didn't care about his three-pointer, he could despise his opponent strategically, but not tactically!
Tactical must respect the opponent!
Xu Xiang stood one step away from the three-point line, waiting for Irving's attack.
The little prince Owen attacked with the ball, and he saw Xu Xiang's thoughts at a glance. The main thing was to prevent breakthroughs.
Irving's outside shooting is still a little bit worse than his breakthrough. If it is the Irving of the later Green Army, then Xu Xiang must pay attention.
This is not the first time the two have played against each other. At the end of the regular season, the two teams played one game.
Know the roots.
Owen made a gesture to dribble towards Xu Xiang's left, and Xu Xiang took a step sideways, ready to block his way forward.
He didn't try his best. Irving's change of direction should rank first in the current league.
No matter if it's Keliu or whoever, unless the rose at its peak is used to speak.
Xu Xiang didn't dare to defend so rigidly directly. He knew that if he made the first move, Owen would definitely have ten thousand ways to break through his defense.
Sure enough, after Owen took a step to the left, his body stopped one by one, and he dribbled the ball behind his back!
Changed!
Xu Xiang reacted quickly and turned sideways for the first time, continuing to stand in front of Owen!
Defensive ability worked!
For Owen, Xu Xiang's quick return to defense was also within his expectation.
He didn't panic, but forced his shoulders down to get in from Xu Xiang's side!
Owen's confrontation ability is also very good on the outside.
Xu Xiang fought hard!
"Kang Dang!" The Cavaliers first attacked the iron.
"Xu Xiangfang is very good!" Teacher Wang in the studio admired him, "Such defensive skills are already very strong in the perimeter!"
The defense that advanced to the B surprised everyone again.
Xu Xiang's height is originally the role of a combo guard, and he moves fast, so he really doesn't have any pressure to defend Irving.
As long as the speed can keep up, Owen won't be able to break through so easily.
The rebound was protected by Hibbert, and the Pacers did not play a fast break, but gave Xu Xiang a push.
After reaching the three-point line, JR stepped forward decisively, with both hands open, Pickled Pepper pulled out from the inside to defend, and Xu Xiang handed him the ball.
Opportunities for misplaced singles.
Pickled pepper fake three-pointer!
"Bang!"
nor.
The rebound was protected by TT.
Both sides didn't feel very good at the beginning.
James wants to pass the ball.
Facing Pickle's defense! !
Opportunity for one-on-one singles!
The rest of the Pacers didn't intend to come to help defend. Just as everyone in the Cavaliers believed in James, everyone in the Pacers also believed in Pickle!
The duel between the top five small forwards in the league!
And with the strong rise of the Pacers this season, Pickle is also developing towards its absolute peak.
This development is not only scoring but also defending!
Xu Xiang is very sure that if Pickled Pepper continues to play like this, it will be difficult to say this season, and it will be hard to say who will be the DPOY next season!
Pickle has always been an underrated player!
After Xu Xiang crossed over, Pickle's life trajectory also underwent a huge change.
Xu Xiang didn't know if it would happen that Pickled Pepper would leave Oklahoma City in the future, but at present, it seems that Pickled Pepper definitely has no such idea.
He has been working hard to improve himself, hoping to join forces with Xu Xiang to achieve good results here.
Whether it is a three-pointer from the outside or a breakthrough from the inside.
Xu Xiang saw all this in his eyes.
That's why he wants to win.
What a bunch of brothers!
In addition, why are Hibbert and West willing to join the Pacers with a salary cut and a basic salary?
It is because they see hope here.
And Xu Xiang couldn't let them down! !
James played back singles. His core strength was stronger than that of Pickle, but Pickle's foot was very stable, and he did not lose his position in the confrontation with James.
James hesitated again and again, he was not sure of breaking through the pickled pepper's iron-locked defense!
Then
Jagged turn over big jumper!
shot! !
"Bang!"
Didn't go in either.
James frowned. There was no problem with Pickle's defense. He had already guessed the result when he turned around.
The rebound was taken down by George Hill, who flicked his small hand and gave it to Xu Xiang who was on the three-point line. JR was caught off guard and wanted to foul!
But it's too late!
Xu Xiang directly shot a three-pointer!
"Shh!"
The ball goes too far!
Successful hit!
Xu Xiang is still steady, and he has a good grasp of this open three-pointer.
JR clapped his palms fiercely, taking all precautions and still missed it. He was only one hand away from Xu Xiang just now, but it was just a little short.
He was very annoyed.
Restricting Xu Xiang is the same as restricting James, both of which are difficult to guard against, just like Xu Xiang ran to the frontcourt before he could react at all, it is a bit difficult to catch up at this time.
Even if it was a foul just now, with Xu Xiang's free throw ability, he can at least make 3 of 2 free throws, and it is still unacceptable for JR to get a foul in the first 2 minutes.
The score was 0 to 3, and the Pacers temporarily took the lead.
(End of this chapter)