One Guard
Chapter 157: The Cruel Showdown
The scene of Yiyang hitting the buzzer was being replayed on the big screen over and over again. No matter how many times this scene was played, the Mavericks fans who were still in their seats would always raise their arms excitedly. . For more latest chapters visit: ШЩЩ.⑦⑨XS.сОМ.
The staff at the American Airlines Center arena repeatedly played this scene for no reason. In addition to pleasing the fans, they also wanted to pass this wonderful goal to the Trail Blazers players who were resting on the bench exert pressure.
Brandon Roy was probably the Blazers player who cared the most about the ball. He watched the replay over and over again, shaking his head over and over again. This once all-powerful figure in the league couldn't believe that he would end up in this field now.
The scene of Yiyang scoring the buzzer-beater over the head of the "Yellow Mamba" hit Roy's already shattered confidence time and time again. So much so that Roy was absent-minded about what Coach McMillan had just arranged.
The withered rose couldn't help 'touching' his own knees that had lost their menisci. He was unwilling, but he had nothing to do about it.
"Beep~~~~~"
The electronic buzzer at the scene brought Roy's thoughts back to the basketball court. He saw Coach McMillan waving at him, and then he realized that he would continue to play.
"Yellow Mamba" stepped into the stadium under the shooting of several cameras. Although Roy's state has plummeted this season, he is still the darling of reporters and fans. The guy looked up, but saw Yiyang, who just hit the buzzer over his head, appeared at the same time as Kidd.
At this time, the Trail Blazers lineup was four starters plus the Frenchman Batum, and Wesley Matthews was replaced. In other words, now Roy will play as the second position, and the "Yellow Mamba" will face Yiyang directly!
Roy is not that kind of bad-tempered guy, he won't hold a grudge because Yiyang scored a goal on his head. But the owner of the former city of roses will not let his self-esteem be trampled on at will!
The timer on the backboard began to move, and the shouts of the fans lingered in Yiyang's ears again. The old Miller slowly attacked with the ball, Yiyang opened his arms, and the fierce battle continued!
In the first quarter of the game, Roy didn't take a shot, and he was transparent on the offensive end. With the current lineup of the Trail Blazers, Carlisle's main task for Yiyang is to defend. Pay attention to Aldridge's position. If there is a chance, Yiyang and Nowitzki will complete the double-teaming of the No. 12 big man.
As for Brandon Roy, the most dangerous "Viper" ever, Carlisle didn't make too many arrangements for him. After all, Roy's poor competitive state this season is there, this is a reality.
When Roy ran to the frontcourt,
Yiyang blocked the way of the "Yellow Mamba" with his left hand. Even so, Roy could tell that the attention of the "Flower" show in front of him was on Aldridge, and this was an opportunity!
Taking advantage of the moment when Yiyang's eyes fell on Aldridge, Roy suddenly ran away, trying to get a chance by running!
Yiyang didn't expect this guy to be so active in the second quarter. He tried to keep up, but Aldridge, who was on the way, suddenly stepped across and set up an off-ball screen for Roy.
The yellow mamba swooped to the middle distance at a 45° angle on the right. Seeing that Roy had thrown Yiyang away, the old Miller immediately pushed with both hands.
The basketball quickly jumped into Roy's hands. After receiving the basketball, Roy didn't stop, and immediately turned around and shot!
Yiyang hurried to arrive in time, reaching out to interfere with Roy when he jumped up and shot. Although Roy's 'legs' prevent him from jumping as high as before, this guy is still determined to shoot!
Roy's face has been completely sealed by Yiyang's palm, but this guy's shooting action has not been affected in any way, and it is still flowing.
The basketball passed Yiyang's fingers, spinning and flying towards the basket. At that moment, Aldridge seemed to feel that he saw the former Lord Rose.
"brush!"
A crisp sound came from behind Yiyang, and Tan Huaxiu turned his head to look, only to find white waves on the Nets.
"Resolute shot, Brandon Roy! As soon as the second quarter started, he returned Yiyang's goal!" Kenny Smith waved his fist excitedly, the one who led the Blazers back then Team challenges a mighty fighter, who wouldn't love him?
"This is Roy's style, this is Brandon's basketball! This game is worth watching Kenny, can Brandon Roy be fully revived under the stimulation of the same?" The experienced Barkley was excited at this time. If Roy and Yiyang can fight a duel, then the game will definitely become quite exciting!
After the goal, Roy and the old Miller clapped lightly, and immediately stepped back to defend. Yiyang looked at No. 8 whose eyes became gritty, and it seemed that he had another trouble today.
Seeing Roy's sudden display of power, some basketball commentators seem to have grasped the last straw. Whether Yiyang can continue to be trapped in the "wall" depends on Roy!
Although Yiyang really wanted to score another goal in front of his former idol, but this guy's style of play is doomed that he will continue to fight Roy one-on-one without the ball.
This time, Kidd hit the ball into the hands of Yiyang, who was standing still in the middle distance, but Yiyang was just a transfer station, connecting the outside and inside of the Mavericks.
After receiving the basketball, Yiyang transferred the ball again and gave it to Nowitzki, the most threatening offensive point of the Mavericks.
As soon as "Noble King" held the ball, Marcus Camby double-teamed immediately. And Camby's position is very good, he didn't give Nowitzki a chance to pass the ball to the basket, because there is still a "boxing champion" who can ravage the basket at any time.
Nowitzki has no room to make moves under the double-team of two long men. If he wants to pass the ball, he can only pass it outside.
Just when the Germans were at a loss, Yiyang suddenly jumped out and ran out of the gap to catch the ball.
Nowitzki didn't hesitate, and played high, passing the ball through Camby's raised arms.
Seeing this situation, Roy tried to take off, hoping to intercept this pass. However, Yiyang still catches the ball firmly with the "Yellow Mamba" one step ahead. Roy can only hate himself for not jumping as high as before.
After receiving the basketball at the mid-range position on the left baseline, Yiyang didn't show courtesy to Roy and went straight to the basket. Roy had just landed, and his already riddled legs made it too late for him to start immediately.
In this way, Roy could only watch Yiyang throw himself away and attack the basket.
Seeing this, Marcus Camby immediately left Dirk behind, and jumped up to block the shot when Yiyang was about to take off. However, Yiyang did not layup directly, but ran under the basket, and when he slipped to the other side of the basket, he jumped up and made a reverse basket, which was easy.
After Roy's tough shot, Yiyang stood up to help the Mavericks score again when Nowitzki was cornered. The battle between Roy and Yiyang has unconsciously aroused everyone's appetite.
When the Trail Blazers attacked again, Roy's enthusiasm was much higher than in the first quarter. After all, this guy now has confidence and an opponent he's eager to beat.
When a person with strong self-esteem encounters those two factors, he will not give up easily.
Roy's active running made the Trail Blazers fans who were watching the game in front of the TV almost cry. They couldn't believe that the once omnipotent "Yellow Mamba" would one day be resurrected.
Roy once again ran out of opportunities, and Miller Sr. was also happy to help this "child cursed by God" get back to form. But this time, when Roy turned around with the ball, he found that Tan Huaxiu was standing in front of him with his arms wide open! This time, the "Yellow Mamba" did not run away from Yiyang, because Yiyang's attention was always on the No. 8 in the black jersey from the beginning to the end.
"Damn it!" Roy's excited mood was instantly poured cold water by Yiyang, so the No. 8 Blazer also lowered his center of gravity, and made several three-threat moves with the ball. He did not give up singles !
Yiyang's eyes are unwavering, as is his center of gravity. Yiyang wasn't "confused" by Roy's three-threat action. This guy's tight defense seemed unreasonable to Trail Blazers fans.
This is really unreasonable, even if Yiyang likes the number 8 in front of him very much, he still hopes that this guy can return to the state before the injury. But when Yiyang was Roy's opponent, he couldn't be soft because of this. Because that is a kind of harm to your teammates and your team.
Seeing that Tanhuaxiu was inseparable, Roy simply took the ball and rushed directly. Yiyang's physical confrontation is not as good as Roy's, but Roy's two injured 'legs' also lost too much explosive power.
"Yellow Mamba" strenuously leaned on Yiyang to the basket and made a layup. But under the interference of Yiyang's raised arms, Roy missed the layup in the physical confrontation and unfortunately slid out of the basket.
Unreconciled, Roy gritted his teeth, hoping to grab an offensive rebound by himself. He simply pushed down Yiyang who was stuck in the position and jumped up violently, but none of this escaped the eyes of the referee.
When Roy caught the offensive rebound, the Trail Blazers fans were all smiling. The whistle sounded, Roy rebounded and fouled, and the ball belonged to the Mavericks.
"Do it!" Roy yelled unwillingly. He was not unwilling to Yiyang, but to his own body. The current him can't even handle a defender like Yiyang who is not good at confrontation. His body seemed to be no longer his own.
Yiyang's tough defense shattered the fantasies of all Trail Blazers fans. That guy can't come back, and the owner of the city of roses may never come back.
Afterwards, Yiyang once again held the ball against Roy. In the absence of a pick-and-roll, Yiyang suddenly activated, throwing half of Roy away in one step.
Roy knew that he had to block the No. 1 defender. His brain could react quickly, but his 'legs' couldn't move as quickly. This guy's current lateral agility may not be much better than that of old Miller.
Seeing Yiyang hit the basket again, Camby also made up his defensive position in advance. Camby's defense against Yiyang also means that Nowitzki will no longer be double-teamed.
After rushing to the basket, Yiyang suddenly made a point and distributed the ball to Nowitzki, who was responding at the mid-range position. The latter leaned on Aldridge to make a slow three-step layup and scored the ball steadily. In a one-on-one situation, Nowitzki can still eat Aldridge.
Only then did people realize that Roy's defense was as fragile as a thin piece of paper to Yiyang. The wonderful duel between Roy and Yiyang is nothing but fantasies of the fans.
The cruel reality is that the current Roy has no way to fight against Yiyang! It is absolutely impossible for his battered legs to keep up with the lightning-fast Yiyang. The era of the "yellow mamba" has become a thing of the past.
For the next ball, Roy passed the ball to Aldridge after struggling with Yiyang for a long time in singles. Aldridge turned over and still hit a jumper under Nowitzki's interference, and finally continued to score for the Trail Blazers.
After the Mavericks attacked, Yiyang called a pick-and-roll, and Nowitzki went up to cover. With this pick-and-roll, Yiyang easily got rid of his former idol Roy, and then made an emergency stop jump shot from the mid-range position.
Although Yiyang's second goal only gave the Mavericks a 3-point lead, it conveyed two important messages.
First, Yiyang, who had already scored 10 points before the end of the second quarter, made those damn rookie wall theories self-defeating. Second, adding the extremely powerful Brandon Roy is simply a defensive loophole in front of Yiyang! If the Trail Blazers want to win, they have to change someone to confront Yiyang.
So, coach Nate McMillan stopped the game and replaced Roy. The wonderful showdown that people were looking forward to came to an end under Roy's embarrassed figure.
"Yellow Mamba" lowered his proud head, the cruel reality made the number 8 let go of his fists.
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