Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

A 40-point lead against the Sonics?

Li Shengli had to admit that he was a braggart, but bragging was not a big deal. It was all bragging anyway, and the 18-year-old energetic Ma Long was also very energetic. Several people logged in to the fourth place with great vigor and high spirits. Festival game, the SuperSonics were greeted with boos at home.

As for the SuperSonics... they really don't want to lose. Looking at all three games, they were beaten by the Jazz. In the last quarter of the match point battle, you can imagine how tense the atmosphere on the court was.

However, they are not without opportunities. With frequent rotations, the physical condition of the main players is far better than that of the Jazz. Because of the rotation, the number of fouls committed by the main players is also better than that of the Jazz.

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The Jazz attack first.

Li Shengli dropped to the high post to screen Stockton, and after the pick-and-roll, he received a pass from Stockton. After attracting the defense in the penalty area, the ball was passed to Malone, who scored an easy layup. .

The whole process was completed in one go, and Limas' tacit understanding of cooperation gradually improved.

Stockton and Malone's pick-and-roll has always been a classic example of tacit cooperation. After joining Li Shengli, no matter who is picking-and-rolling with whom, there are more options after the pick-and-roll than before, and the effect is even more outstanding.

Easy side to fight again.

According to the defensive strength of the Jazz inside, the Seattle Sonics, who are seeking stability, should not take shots inside. However, in view of the presence of Malone who committed five fouls, Kemp seemed to have understood that he did not dare to defend too hard and kept beating Malone.

This is the embarrassment of the fifth offender, and Malone does have concerns.

Although Kemp didn't play much in the third quarter, he saw clearly off the court and understood the referee's love, so he made sure to beat Malone and had no intention of passing the ball. After several hard collisions, ... Kemp turned his back and shot, and Malone blocked it.

Generally speaking, back-turn shooting will involve some leaning back to increase the defensive distance, but Kemp did not. Instead, he jumped forward. The moment the ball was released, he lightly touched Malone in the air.

boom!

With a muffled sound, Kemp threw himself to the ground passionately. Although the ball did not go in, the foul was very successful. The referee called Malone a foul, and the fans at the scene cheered.

Eighteen-year-old boy, Ma Long has graduated?

It hasn’t even been a fucking minute yet!

Li Shengli and Stockton had ugly expressions on their faces, while Ma Long was beating his chest even more. He was cheated by Kemp, but it happened to be the 5th offender, and his whole face was ashen.

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"Oh, shit, Malone committed a crime!" Thompson exclaimed when he saw the changes on the court.

"Although I knew this would happen, I never thought...it would happen so soon?!" George Gervin also expressed surprise.

"It's not that easy for the Jazz to win. The SuperSonics have a chance to make a comeback!"

"It doesn't matter, Lee and Stockton are still here, and the Jazz can still play!"

"You can fight if you can, but it will never be too easy." George Gervin sighed. "There are too many changes in this game. I hope there won't be any big problems."

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At this time, the game on the field continues.

David Benoit once again replaced Malone, because Crotty was full of fouls in the third quarter, and Jane Verhenris took the shooting guard position, plus Li Shengli, Stockton and Tyrone, this is Jazz players currently on the court.

Kemp made two free throws, and the point difference returned to 11 points again.

"Li, it's up to you!" Stockton said to Li Shengli.

"No problem, they're all stable, and they have to defend well, and I'll blow their heads off!" Li Shengli agreed.

Although Malone was sent off so quickly, Li Shengli and Stockton were mentally prepared. Only Malone looked at Crotty who was in the same situation and felt blocked. As soon as he finished bragging, he was immediately beaten. If it's aborted, who can't feel aggrieved now?

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It was the Jazz's turn to attack again.

The whole Jazz team pressed into the frontcourt. Li Shengli screened Stockton in the high post and then passed down. Stockton directly lobbed the ball, allowing Li Shengli who passed down to complete an alley-oop!

Although the pick-and-roll between Malone and Stockton is a classic, after Li Shengli integrated into this system, his cooperation with Stockton was quite tacit, so there was no serious problem for the time being.

So in the next game, the Jazz's offensive focus was tilted towards Li Shengli, and Stockton, the outside leader of the ammunition depot, also shared part of the firepower.

On the other hand, the SuperSonics' morale was boosted after defeating Malone. Although the Jazz's defense is still tough, Jane Verhenris's blockade of Gary Payton is far inferior to Crotty, so Gary Payton feels warmer and has full firepower. .

Coupled with Kemp's suppression of David Benoit, the Jazz's situation became increasingly difficult. Fortunately, they entered the fourth quarter with 11 points, otherwise this quarter would really be fatal.

Li Shengli's offense and defense are good, but after all, he was plagued by four fouls. In addition, Perkins and Cage took turns to play and suppressed with physical strength, so the effect was definitely not as good as in the third quarter.

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The point difference gradually narrowed, and the SuperSonics home fans continued to cheer and boost their morale, so the entire fourth quarter tilted towards the SuperSonics.

Every time the score is recovered, the fans become louder by one point.

In less than a minute at the end, the 11-point difference had been reduced to 3 points. The ball was in the hands of the Sonics, and these 3 points were the final killing line that the Jazz defended.

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Supersonics are coming.

McMillan advanced with the ball, and Verhenris retreated all the way. After encountering the opponent's pick-and-roll at the high post, McMillan drove straight in. At this time, under the basket... Li Shengli was sitting in the penalty area, and Perkins ran to the edge of the penalty area.

In this game, Li Shengli's playing time has reached 40+, and these 40+ time are different from before. Facing the SuperSonics' wheel battle, his physical fitness has bottomed out.

"roll!"

With a loud shout, Li Shengli went straight to McMillan, but McMillan was startled and immediately passed the ball to the waiting Perkins. Of course Li Shengli could have thought of all this, stopped suddenly, and then attacked Perkins.

It's just that the speed of this counterattack is not as good as his full physical fitness, but Perkins still takes action!

Uh-huh!

Perkins hit a goal, raised his hands high, and the fans' cheers swept the audience, which was extremely harsh to the Jazz.

1 point!

The Jazz's point difference was only 1 point, and there were 36 seconds left on the clock. Jerry Sloan used the last timeout opportunity to urgently arrange the final attack and defense. Fortunately, the Jazz's 1-point lead was still allowed. They have some control over the situation.

At this point in time, offense and defense will be the key to victory.

Who will take the final shot is very important. Li Shengli is the most stable firepower of the Jazz and is arranged to take the final shot. Although the SuperSonics also know this, it depends on Li Shengli's ability to adapt to the situation.

As for defense... Jazz really can't miss anything, otherwise it may overturn!