Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

During the halftime break, Vogel summarized everyone's tactics as usual and revised the focus of the second half's defense.

"The opponent can only rely on James and Wade, so we only need to ensure that these two points are eliminated to win the game."

This sounds incredible, but today is obviously a special case.

Wade, the Heat's starting shooting guard, made 0 of 5 shots in the first half and failed to score.

"James needs to invest more resources in defense, and Wade will leave it to George to defend alone. Of course, the inside must be ready to make up defense at any time."

Vogel singled out George for praise.

"George, you did a good job in the first half and keep doing it in the second half."

The Heat on the other side are much more serious.

"The inside line is the key to our comeback."

Spoelstra looked at Turiaf and Joel Anthony and said to them,

"Hibbert needs to fight him physically when he wants the ball. He is not physically strong enough. If we try to beat him down, we will have a chance."

"Use the inside line to drive the outside line, and be more decisive in three-point shots."

"As for West..."

Spurs pondered for a moment, then James next to him said:

"Leave it to me."

"That's all it can do."

Spo looked at Shane,

"The defensive frontline task will be left to you, Sean."

"Don't worry, coach."

Shane is full of confidence.

He has been able to rely on the 3D attributes of three-pointers and defense to play in the league for 10 years. This is not due to his lack of outstanding physical fitness, but to his targeted defense against opponents.

Granger, a player with obvious offensive preferences, is his favorite opponent to defend.

At the end of the halftime break, the two teams that returned to the same starting line came on stage again. The Pacers, who were at home, naturally received cheers from the home fans. They shouted the names of the players and waved signs or slogans in their hands.

Among the fans of Granger, George, West and others, Qi Tian unexpectedly heard many fans shouting his name and wearing the No. 7 jersey. While walking to the bench, he turned towards him

The few fans waved their hands and responded to their shouts.

"He waved at us!"

Qi Tian's fans were so excited that they waved the sign with Qi Tian's cartoon face even harder.

To Qi Tian's surprise, several female fans immediately blinked wildly at him, and one even pulled down her suspenders and shook her shoulders.

"Isn't it too exciting?"

Qi Tian quickly turned his head, watched his teammates come on stage, and cheered for them.

At the beginning of the second half, George was attacking with the ball from the outside. When he was about to break through the basket quickly, Battier suddenly stepped out and stole the basketball from his hand.

"Quick attack!"

Chalmers dribbled the ball quickly, looked at James, Wade and others who were following up, used a pass fake to get rid of Hill, and easily succeeded in a layup.

"45-43."

"Heat, come on!"

The Heat fans on the sidelines immediately cheered.

Chalmers has given them too many surprises today, and the playoffs are indeed a touchstone for players.

"He must be held down."

George Hill was a little anxious.

Chalmers, who made 5 of 7 shots in the first half and scored 13 points, obviously replaced Wade, who was struggling with scoring, as the Heat's second point of attack. If they want to win the game, they must try their best to limit him.

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But this is a bit difficult for Hill.

Yes, Chalmers is only 188 cm tall and weighs a normal 86 kg. What's even better is that Chalmers is not a fast defender, so it should not be difficult to defend him.

The difficulty lies in George Hill himself. The opponent's height and weight are not outstanding, and he is not much better. At 191 cm and 87 kg, when he defends Chalmers, it is like defending another himself.

However, Hill is not a player who has the physical strength to be both offensive and defensive. Investing too much energy on the defensive end means that he will inevitably misfire on the offensive end.

"If you try hard, just misfire, I still have teammates!"

Hill made a quick decision and immediately entangled Chalmers tightly when defending.

Chalmers was entangled, and James turned and passed to Wade on the outside.

"clang!"

Wade's touch was not good today, and George gradually adapted to his opponent's characteristics and jumped up decisively to interfere with his opponent's shots.

Hill received a pass from his teammate and decisively passed it to George who was about to leave. While assisting his teammate to score and equalize the score, Hill also conserved a lot of energy.

Wade used his special skill to get the first two points of the game.

Granger responded with a jumper, Wade hit the ball, and Hibbert got the rebound and handed it to his teammates.

"George!"

Hill handed the ball to George on the left and took Chalmers to run.

"Isn't this an opportunity?"

George's already overwhelming self-confidence made him make the natural choice. Standing one step outside the three-point line, he ignored Wade's defense and directly shot a three-point jumper.

"clang!"

The basketball jumped out of the hoop.

"Isn't it too reckless to take action now?"

Pacers fans were a little stunned.

Fortunately, James also made a similar three-pointer on the other side, and West got the rebound.

"I'll do it!"

When Hibbert got the basketball, he heard Granger's request for the ball and immediately passed it over.

Two minutes of the game passed, and the tactical focus of both sides was almost exposed.

When he saw James from the Heat focus on defending West, leaving only Battier in front of him, Granger knew that the opportunity had come.

Yes, Battier once guarded Kobe and even made Kobe uncomfortable, but so what, Battier is 34 years old this year, why should he stop Granger?

Standing at the top of the arc, Granger didn't hesitate. He simply changed direction and broke through, and as expected, he squeezed out Battier.

"Chance!"

Hibbert West under the basket quickly got in position with his opponent Turiaf James, pestering his opponent and allowing Granger to drive straight in.

"Now!"

Granger was overjoyed and immediately jumped up and threw the basketball in his hand.

"Thinking too much!"

Battier quickly came from behind his opponent, jumped up and blocked his opponent's shot from the side!

"no!"

The Pacers fans on the sidelines screamed.

West reacted quickly and immediately caught the flying basketball, then turned around and shot for a layup.

But James successfully defended his opponent, and Hibbert grabbed another offensive rebound!

"Give me!"

Granger immediately asked for the ball, took the basketball and forced another layup.

Battier couldn't guard him this time, so he could only foul Granger in advance and grab Granger's arm. It was better to bet that he wouldn't make a free throw than to watch his opponent make a layup.

Granger stumbled and fell to the ground. He was not a good-tempered gentleman. He stood up and gave a very high-spirited rap to Shane.

"Technical foul!"

The referee straightened his hands and crossed them in a T shape, giving Granger a technical foul.

"Brother, calm down!"

The walkers quickly gathered around and pulled Granger away, finally allowing him to calm down.