The opening three-pointer in basketball

During the halftime break, in the home team's lounge, without Adelman, the Timberwolves players could only discuss among themselves.

Bai Yi also expressed some of his own opinions.

He mainly encourages his teammates to take action without hesitation.

The discussion lasted for five or six minutes, and then everyone took a break.

Bai Yi took out a towel and covered his head.

He was thinking about the first half of the game and if the Heat's defensive strength in the second half was still the same as in the first half.

Then even if he has three points in the game, it will be very difficult.

He has to play smarter and preferably have more opportunities for easy shots.

In addition, in this game, if his offense is not going very well, then he needs to work more on the defensive end, so that he will have more opportunities.

Bai Yi then thought about the previous conference finals game against the Thunder. In fact, he should have had a better defensive performance at that time, but he did not show it.

The main reason was that he was focused on offense and spent too little energy on the defensive end.

Thinking of this, Bai Yi felt that now was the time for him to give more.

He then closed his eyes and carefully recalled the Heat's passing routes.

Soon after, the break ended and Bai Yi returned to the court with his teammates.

He soon saw Lao Zhan, who was practicing shooting.

James' shot looks a little ugly.

Bai Yi knows that Lao Zhan's shooting is not good-looking, but he kills people at critical moments.

Lao James is much more stable than Durant and Kobe at critical moments.

At this moment, James realized something and turned to look at Bai Yi.

Bai Yi chuckled and nodded.

Soon after, the second half of the game officially started, and Bai Yi scored all three points.

The Timberwolves had the ball, Reggie held the ball, and Bai Yi started running.

Wade and Chalmers followed Bai Yi closely.

Wade always wanted to hit Bai Yi with his broad shoulders, but he always failed.

Bai Yi was very fast, and he didn't give Wade a chance to collide.

With the full three-pointer, Bai Yi does not need to run around the three-point line. He has a wider range of running and can retreat to the midfield line.

He quickly retreated to the midfield line. At this time, neither Wade nor Chalmers followed, and James had no time to defend.

Reggie immediately passed the ball, Bai Yi caught the ball, and then raised his hand and threw out a three-pointer.

The basketball flew up, drew a long arc, and flew into the net.

This is a super long three-pointer.

Very beautiful, Bai Yi clenched his fists and waved.

A moment later, it was the Timberwolves' turn to attack again. Bai Yi was just like before. After running, he suddenly retreated and retreated directly to the midfield line, and then reached out for the ball.

But this time James was well prepared. He went around behind Reggie, preferring to let Reggie shoot instead of blocking Reggie's passing route.

Reggie had to take one of his own shots, and the basketball hit the rim and missed.

Bai Yi realized that he couldn't retreat blindly. There was indeed better space to catch the ball and shoot next to the midfield line.

But it's not easy for Reggie to pass the basketball.

Unless Reggie can pass the ball immediately.

This requires the tacit cooperation of the players and the passer's very good vision.

To be honest, Paul and Harden are fine, but Reggie is definitely not.

Therefore, if Bai Yi wants to catch the ball well, he can only find a way by himself and cannot count on Reggie.

Once again, it was the Timberwolves' turn to attack. Reggie held the ball and moved freely.

Wade and Chalmers chased Bai Yi.

Not long after, Bai Yi shook off Wade and Chalmers and raised his hand for the ball.

This time he was on the right side of Reggie, and Reggie passed the basketball immediately.

Bai Yi caught the ball, James stepped forward to cover, and Wade also pounced on him.

Bai Yi took a step sideways, and then quickly pushed the basketball out of his hand.

He moves very quickly and shoots the ball very quickly.

The basketball flew up, crossed an arc, and flew into the net.

James slapped him from the front and failed to catch Bai Yi's shot.

Lao Zhan landed on the ground, with his hands on his hips and his eyes full of disbelief.

Bai Yi smiled, then turned and left.

The game goes on like this. Sometimes James will predict in advance and run out to block the ball first. At this time, Bai Yi has no way to get rid of the double team.

Because James left and directly let Reggie go, at this time, Reggie usually takes the shot.

In the league, generally speaking, if you are given an open shot but don't defend it, you are underestimating your shooting.

This is actually a very humiliating thing.

But many role players have experienced it.

Some people resist the pressure, even if they are looked down upon, they still want to score the goals they should score.

Some people are not good at it. The more they are looked down upon, the more outrageous they will be.

Reggie was one of the two. He wanted to make the shot, but couldn't.

But his shooting percentage is not too bad, about 37% of his three-pointers are above passing standards.

Under such circumstances, when Bai Yi was double-teamed by three people, Reggie couldn't quickly increase his points.

Fortunately, the Heat shrunk their defense in the face of the Timberwolves.

The shooting percentage is also relatively average, and they have no ability to widen the point difference.

With twenty seconds left in the third quarter, the difference between the two teams was two points, with the Heat leading by one point.

At this time, the Timberwolves have the ball.

Bai Yi specifically called a timeout and arranged a technical and tactical plan.

After a while, the players from both teams returned to the court together.

Reggie held the ball, Bai Yi moved, Tucker and Morris Jr. stepped forward to pick and roll.

Bai Yi used Morris Jr.'s pick-and-roll to temporarily get rid of Wade and Chalmers.

But James once again went around to one side and stood between Bai Yi and Reggie.

His tall body was like a big mountain, and Reggie's vision was a little dark.

Bai Yi suddenly retreated, and James was slightly startled. Behind Bai Yi were Wade and Chalmers. Isn't this a sheep entering a tiger's mouth?

At this moment, the basketball was passed.

Only then did James realize that Reggie had just passed the ball to Morris Jr., who passed the ball and then passed it to Bai Yi.

Little Morris's passing was not good.

The force was too light. Bai Yi stopped his body, fished forward, and then grabbed the basketball. Then he raised his hand for a three-pointer without adjusting.

Wade pounced on the ball the next moment and missed the basketball.

The basketball flew up, drew a curved arc, and flew into the net.

Timberwolves 78:78 Heat, the two teams were tied.

Warm cheers erupted from the scene.

DJ shouted: "At the last moment, Bai tied the score. We will take the Heat away in a wave in the next quarter."

Spoelstra stood on the sidelines, frowning slightly.

In this game, it can be seen from the score that the Timberwolves scored much weaker. This is all due to his excellent defensive adjustments.

James, Wade, and Chalmers also worked very hard.

But I have to say that Bai Yi's ability to seize opportunities is too strong. Give him a little space and he can fly.

They have to be more careful in the fourth quarter.