Basketball striker

Chapter 631 I can guard you but you can’t guard me

Amid the cheers of the fans in the audience, Landry quickly picked up the basketball that fell on the floor and handed it to Yang Shuai.

Without enough time to let out an excited roar, Yang Shuai quickly ran to the other half with the ball. With Tom Thibodeau's previous emphasis, the Bulls players retreated quickly, even Boozer who fell to the ground.

He also stood up and ran forward.

As expected, the Bulls are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Under the guidance of Tom Thibodeau, they have formed a good defensive system. When they retreat seriously, the Warriors cannot easily find fast break opportunities. However,

, because Boozer was at the end, the Warriors had a five-on-four opportunity. If Yang Shuai couldn't seize this opportunity, he wouldn't be Yang Shuai.

Yang Shuai rushed outside the three-point line but did not stop, shaking and changing directions as he advanced. Although Yang Shuai is not famous in the league for this move, he is no worse than Rose in using it.

On the left, Luol Deng judged that Yang Shuai was rushing to the left. When he moved his steps, Yang Shuai accelerated and rushed to the right.

Seeing Yang Shuai break through Luol Deng's defense, the Bulls players who originally maintained their defensive formation began to get confused. Noah took a step forward to stop Yang Shuai. Yang Shuai, who was rushing forward quickly, turned around quickly.

Shake the opponent away and duck into the three-second zone.

Taking off, Yang Shuai quickly jumped up after holding the ball with both hands. Noah and Luol Deng, who were closely followed, rushed up from behind. Yang Shuai was under the basket at this time. They could also block Yang Shuai's shot.

route.

Noah and Luol Deng raised their hands high, but they still didn't see Yang Shuai's shot. Of course they couldn't see it because they didn't have eyes behind them.

He jumped forward with his body leaning against Noah, but Yang Shuai did not lift the ball and instead grabbed the ball with his left hand and went behind the opponent.

With a flick of his wrist, Yang Shuai threw the ball into the hands of the attacker Landry. After catching the ball, he took off and Landry pressed down hard with both hands and succeeded in a dunk.

"Yang!!!!" screams resounded throughout the arena. The Warriors fans who were excited about Yang Shuai's beautiful block just now became even more excited.

On the sidelines, Tom Thibodeau frowned slightly. The score reached 11:22, and it was finally stretched to more than ten points. When Tom Thibodeau felt a little comforted, the Bulls' next attack was finally completed.

, and narrowed the score difference to less than ten points.

It is undeniable that the Bulls are still capable. Although they were completely suppressed by the Warriors after the opening, when they paid attention to the timely retreat to prevent the Warriors' defensive counterattack, the situation of the two teams finally stabilized and fell into position.

During the game, the Warriors' offensive success rate began to decline against the Bulls' defense, and the Bulls' replacement of Bogans with Kyle Korver also made their offense begin to improve.

At 23:30, after the first quarter, the Warriors led by 7 points. After adapting to the Warriors' defense, the Bulls gradually found their offensive feel and narrowed the point difference by 4 points in the last five minutes.

The Warriors were able to maintain a pretty good defense when the Warriors' starting players were on the court in the first quarter, but their defensive intensity began to decline when substitute players were sent on.

The important reason why the Warriors did well defensively in the first quarter is the presence of Yang Shuai. As the defensive hub of the team, he drives the entire team's defense. When he comes off the court, no one on the Warriors has this ability.

In addition, several players inside are not very strong in defense, so the team's overall defense is naturally not much better.

The Warriors' defense has declined, but the Bulls' defense has improved. Under the guidance of Tom Thibodeau, everyone in the Bulls pays attention to defense, even the substitute players.

Three minutes after the start of the second quarter, the score difference between the two teams was close to only 2 points, and Nelson was forced to replace Yang Shuai on the court again.

The game at the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second quarter allowed the Bulls to find their feeling more and more. Even after Yang Shuai came on the court, the Warriors' offense was greatly restricted. Fortunately, the Warriors' defense was also strengthened at this time, and

Didn't let the Bulls play too smoothly on the offensive end.

At 49:52, the first half ended, and the Warriors' advantage was still 3 points.

"The team's offense has some problems. It is undeniable that the Warriors' defense surprised many people today, but the premise of all this is that the offense must be guaranteed." Jim Barnett's words at halftime were exactly what Nelson said.

Something that needs to be emphasized to the Warriors.

Last season's Finals has changed Nelson's views on defense a lot. This season, Mike Malone's training time has also increased compared to last season. But from the bottom of his heart, Nelson likes to attack. The Warriors need to improve their defense.

It is they who must ensure the offense.

The second half started quickly, but the Warriors' offense did not go smoothly. The Bulls' defensive pressure was really strong. Yang Shuai's several good passes failed to be converted into assists because of the Bulls' defensive pressure.

58:59, when the point difference was once again closed to only 1 point by the Bulls, Yang Shuai did not rush to attack after receiving the ball, but began to adjust his rhythm. The Bulls' defense is indeed very strong, but their offense

But in general, this is the reason why they still haven't taken the lead until now, but this has made Yang Shuai extremely vigilant, and he knows that it is time for him to stand up and score points for the team.

Signaling Channing Frye to come forward for a pick-and-roll, Yang Shuai dribbled to the left quickly. Luol Deng and Noah reacted very quickly. Yang Shuai just passed in front of Frye and the two of them had already blocked him.

Surrounded in the middle.

Yang Shuai is no stranger to double-teaming, this kind of defense. He has often encountered it in past games, and he has faced it all the time in recent extreme training.

Realizing that Yang Shuai had no intention of stepping forward to cover, Channing Frye quickly moved away and stood outside the right three-point line, allowing Yang Shuai to face the double-teams of Luol Deng and Noah.

Dribbling to the left, Yang Shuai quickly rushed to the right, which is the direction of Noah. Noah's movement speed is also quite good among big men, plus he doesn't have to worry about the defense on the other side moving ahead.

With his footsteps, when Yang Shuai rushed to the right, he was already standing on Yang Shuai's forward path in advance.

Dribbling the ball under his crotch and handing it to his right hand, Yang Shuai ducked in front of Luol Deng. He dribbled with his right hand and lifted his right foot. Yang Shuai gestured to rush to the right, and then suddenly pulled the ball to the right.

To the left, his body quickly turned over his right foot and fell to the left.

"Porphyry!" Two bodies collided with each other, but they had nothing to do with Yang Shuai. Luol Deng reacted quickly and wanted to change direction, but Noah's reaction was slightly behind. Two defensive players collided with each other.

Together, Yang Shuai instantly found an opportunity, accelerated, and Yang Shuai rushed past Noah.

"Coax!" The scene was once again filled with jubilation because of Yang Shuai's beautiful defense break. Yang Shuai had already soared into the air at this time, leaning forward with his left hand and lightly picking the ball before Boozer.

After taking the shot, the ball hit the backboard and rolled into the basket.

The Warriors' offense hit, and the Bulls' offense also scored. Rose broke through and assisted Boozer in a mid-range shot.

On the offensive end, Yang Shuai once again caught the ball and took the initiative to attack, relying on the cover of his teammates. This time, before the Bulls players came forward to double-team him, he rushed into the three-point line and made a jump shot.

Rose dribbled the ball to half court and handed the ball to Luol Deng. Facing Yang Shuai's defense, Luol Deng failed to find an opportunity to attack. Instead, he was forced by Yang Shuai to stop the ball. When his teammates stopped the ball, Rose was optimistic.

He hurriedly rushed forward to take the ball. At this time, Yang Shuai stepped out from Luol Deng and stopped in front of Rose.

"Hush!" "Bulls boy, give it a try!" Seeing Yang Shuai blocking Rose, the Warriors fans at the scene immediately started shouting. Although Rose couldn't hear what these people were shouting, he could

I can make a rough guess.

There were only the last 8 seconds of the attack time, and Rose really couldn't find a good opportunity to hand the ball to his teammates. He slowly dribbled the ball and began to face Yang Shuai's defense.

Dribbling to the right, Rose quickly rushed to the left. His speed and explosiveness are also top-notch among guards.

Rose was fast, and Yang Shuai was not slow either. Almost at the same time as Rose rushed forward, Yang Shuai moved quickly. There was no need to step back at all, Yang Shuai just moved one step laterally and was already close to Rose.

"Porphyry!" Huge power came from Yang Shuai and acted on Rose's body, causing Rose's forward momentum to slow down. He changed from forward to retreat. Following the power coming from Yang Shuai, Rose took a step back and returned.

Outside the three-point line, take off and shoot.

Rose stepped back, and Yang Shuai rushed forward decisively. His abnormal bounce made him reach the highest point in an instant. He immediately stopped hesitating and waved his slender palm towards Rose's head.

Rose didn't expect Yang Shuai's reaction speed to be so fast. When he found Yang Shuai's palm sweeping towards him, he was busy trying to push the ball out, but by this time it was already too late. Yang Shuai's palm quickly swept over.

"Pop!" The basketball hit the center of his palm.

"Block! Yang blocked Derrick's shot!" Jim Barnett shouted loudly in the commentary box. Yang Shuai has blocked four shots today.

After landing, Yang Shuai picked up the ball when Rose turned around, and Yang Shuai quickly rushed to the other half.

Blocked in front of Yang Shuai, Rose quickly retreated towards the defense. When Yang Shuai copied the ball, he started first and was empty-handed at this time, but he was unable to distance himself from Yang Shuai.

Rushing into the half court and approaching the three-point line, Yang Shuai's speed slowed down slightly, and Rose immediately became wary.

He made an emergency stop and rushed outside the three-point line. Yang Shuai's forward momentum was paused, and he quickly jumped up with the ball and shot. Rose also jumped up quickly at this time, but he could only

He raised his hands high to interfere. Even though he tried his best to jump up, there was still a big gap between his palms and the ball in Yang Shuai's hands.

"Whoops!" Rose's defense failed to stop Yang Shuai's goal. The ball went into the net and hit the ball.

After landing, Yang Shuai shrugged towards Ross, as if to say, I can guard you but you can't guard me.