Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

Qi Tian dribbled the ball out of the three-point line, then quickly turned around and placed his feet outside the three-point line. Before his body could fully turn around, he jumped up and threw the basketball in his hand.

"Dang-dang-dang, swish."

The basketball hit the basket accurately, was pushed a few times by the baskets on both sides, and fell down.

"84-89."

“I bought it!!!”

DJ, who usually only cheered for the home team, was also shocked by the goal and shouted.

"Oh! Buy! Karma!"

The Pacers fans, who were a bit sparse compared to the home team fans, immediately stood up and shouted.

“Niubi!!”

Everyone on the bench let out a unanimous cry.

In the last 1 minute and 16 seconds, the Pacers chased the score to only 5 points, and the opportunity for a comeback was close at hand!

Popovich didn't call a timeout, he believed in the players on the court.

Parker received the pass from his teammate and slowly dribbled the ball past half court.

The Pacers continued to chase points and were in full swing. The Spurs had to play positional battles steadily and not give their opponents a chance to make a fast break.

But as soon as he came to the frontcourt, Parker discovered something strange:

George stood firmly in front of Ginobili, while Green, who was running without the ball and pulling on the defense, was chased by Qi Tian!

The Pacers head coach nodded with satisfaction, feeling relieved that Qi Tian understood what he meant.

Yes, Green can indeed pull George, but if you think about it conversely, George can play shooting guard. If he is replaced to defend Ginobili and Qi Tian chases Green, George, who is more defensive, can be released.

Who allowed the Spurs to put two 198-centimeter men at the shooting guard and small forward positions, and who allowed the Pacers to have two people over 2 meters tall at the shooting guard and small forward positions?

"No one will suffer a loss, but Qi Tian is used to running without the ball, and Ginobili can't get rid of George."

Vogel smiled.

Parker sensed the difficulty of his opponent. It was too late to force Ginobili and Green to make a pick-and-roll. He could only ignore these two people and choose to call on Duncan to start a pick-and-roll again.

This time, West and Hill did not disappoint the Pacers fans. West decisively came over to delay, and waited until Hill came around the screen to pursue the defense before he quickly returned to defense.

George also showed a strong sense of defense, making quick moves, forcing Parker to switch dribblers, and Hill also completed the steal at the right time.

"good!"

Seeing that the team had a chance to narrow the point difference to one round, people on the sidelines and on the bench clenched their fists, ready to cheer them on.

George rushed to the basket first, but the Spurs defended in time and did not give their opponent a chance for a fast break layup.

Hill broke through to attract the defense and passed the ball to the following West. West made a layup and was fouled by Duncan. The referee decisively whistled the penalty and sent West to the free throw line.

"Ah, another free throw?"

It was the Pacers fans who lamented. They were willing to believe West, but the blow they suffered from West's previous two free throws was a bit too big. They were a little nervous when they saw West take free throws.

"Huh~"

"Huh~~~"

West suppressed the fatigue coming from all over his body, took a deep breath, and threw the basketball in his hand.

"Whoosh!"

"Well?"

Pacers fans' eyes lit up.

"Whoosh!"

West made up for his previous mistakes and made two free throws.

"86-89."

"ohhh!!"

"Polo team, come on!"

Pacers fans cheered.

With only 55 seconds left in the game, the Pacers have narrowed the point difference to 3 points.

Popovich still didn't call a timeout.

They are still leading, and calling a timeout now will undoubtedly provide their opponents with an opportunity to deploy their defense.

What's more, with Parker on the court, the Spurs' on-field tactics are definitely better than their opponents.

Parker really lived up to the expectations of the head coach. He stood at the top of the key and did not move, letting time pass by.

Even if they don't score in this round, as long as time runs out, victory still belongs to the leading side.

After half the attack time, Parker suddenly started.

It was still Duncan who raised the pick-and-roll, but this time, Parker had no intention of passing it to his teammates. When there was a slight opening, he quickly started, passed by West, and rushed into the basket!

"ye..."

The Spurs fans almost shouted. There was no one in front of Parker. It would be better to expect Parker to miss an empty layup...

"*uc*, be careful!"

The Spurs fans' thoughts had just passed when they saw a hateful figure, quickly returned to defense from a high position, and hit Parker who was caught off guard from behind!

It's George!

Teleporting from hell to heaven, Pacers fans immediately cheered. When George steadily collected the rebound, there were still 35 seconds left, and they had a crucial last-ditch chance!

"Defend!"

"Defend!"

Spurs fans, who had been relaxing for almost the whole game, began to cheer for the team and support the home team.

The Pacers also knew that this opportunity was rare, so Hill slowly came to the frontcourt with the ball, waiting for the opportunity to attack.

Hill made 0 of 5 shots from beyond the three-point line in this game. Naturally, he would not take the shot himself. He glanced at Hibbert and West who were stuck under the basket and focused on the other two.

George strangely made all 2 of his three-pointers, but Hill still pinned his hopes on another person, Qi Tian, ​​who made 4 of 6 three-pointers.

It's good that George scored 15 points, but Qi Tian has already scored the same 22 points as West, tied for the Pacers' highest score.

It's a pity that since the Pacers are 3 points behind, they don't have many options, and the focus on the outside is too obvious. Ginobili and Green have already expanded outside, just to prevent Qitian and George from easily catching the ball and shooting from outside the three-point line.

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Hill could clearly feel that Parker in front of him did not focus all his energy on himself, but looked behind him from time to time, preparing to double-team George or Qi Tian with his teammates.

There is no way, why Hill can't make the shot himself.

"If not, how about a quick two-pointer first?"

Hill hesitated in a rare move. He waved his hand to the inside, intending to call West for a quick pick-and-roll.

"Did he lose his mind?"

The coaching team was in an uproar.

If you want to play quickly and then use defense or free throw tactics, you should start the moment you catch the ball in the backcourt.

In 35 seconds, a fast break is quickly reached, and with about 30 seconds left, even if the Spurs consume 24 seconds, the Pacers still have a chance for a fast break;

But now, the time has reached the last 20 seconds. Even if it is scored, according to the Spurs' style, Parker will be allowed to run out the remaining time to ensure victory.

Hill actually chose the worst of all strategies!

Hesitation always appears at the most critical moment, but it can make you miss the last opportunity.

Fortunately, there are still smart people on the court. Hill heard his teammates shouting:

"Pass the ball!"

He immediately passed the ball and handed it to Qi Tian who rushed out. Qi Tian did not hesitate, made a slight adjustment and threw the basketball in his hand.

"What?"

Ginobili saw Qi Tian take off and quickly jumped up to try to block the shot.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc and flew towards the basket.

"clang!"