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Chapter 231 The Showdown of the Shot King

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The free throw hit the Thunder's basket.

58-70, the Lakers are temporarily behind by 12 points.

The Thunder team was attacking, without the presence of the Thunder's second young master. James Harden was the core leader of the offensive organization. He saw the timing and passed a pass straight through the Lakers' penalty area.

Nick Collison catches the ball and makes a layup.

Pau Gasol's physical strength was obviously affected, and his speed of defending the ball was a full beat slower.But fortunately, the Spaniard is tall and has long arms. When he stretches out his long arms, it also interferes with Nick Collison's shooting to a certain extent.

The basketball rolled around the hoop, then slid out of the basket.

Damn it, it didn't come in!
After Nick Collison cursed secretly, he immediately jumped up and rushed towards the falling offensive rebound.

Nick Collison is a very aggressive offensive rebounder. His offensive rebounds are above 2+ all year round. You must know that his average career rebounds are only about 5.The offensive rebound ratio is nearly 40%, which is already a very scary percentage.For reference, you can look at Gasol's offensive rebound ratio, which is only 28% in his career. This season, it is even lower, only 26%~27%.So it can be seen from this set of data that Nick Collison is definitely a good offensive rebounder.

Sure enough, Gasol missed the rebound.

The rebound was snatched by Nick Collison.

Okay, if you can't make it once, then I'll make it a second time!
Nick Collison jumps up and shoots at the rim. Pau Gasol can't defend the ball because the former's position is too deep.

slap~
The moment Collison shot, the basketball was shot horizontally.

What?Covered?
When he turned around, a yellow-skinned man was standing right behind him.

"Return to defense immediately, Nick!" The other members of the Thunder reminded loudly.

The Lakers attacked, and Ramon Sessions lobbed the ball to Paul Gasol inside, and the crowd opened up, providing enough space for Paul Gasol to play singles.However, Gasol missed the shot on this ball. Because of the excessive consumption of physical strength, his technical movements gradually lost their standardization.In addition, the person defending him is Kendrick Perkins. Under the weight of the opponent's 288.9 pounds, the Spaniard can't take advantage of any back body. In addition to the physical crisis, the result of the hard top is that the body is getting higher and outward. Walk.

In this case, it is not surprising that the shot is not accurate.

James Harden saw Gasol's problem, so he passed the ball immediately and let Kendrick Perkins go to the opponent.

To be honest, Perkins still had some individual singles ability during the Celtics period, but after coming to the Thunder, the offensive end was almost deserted, and he instantly became a third-rate to no-rate.Under normal circumstances, the Thunder will not give him a chance to play singles with the ball.But tonight, Harden fed him the ball.Because his opponent, Paul Gasol, is already on the verge of running out of energy.

When playing basketball, physical support is the foundation of the foundation. Without sufficient physical support, even if you are Jordan, Kobe, or O'Neal, you will be bullied and taught by second-rate players, and your competitive state will decline sharply.Of course, this is just a hypothesis. After all, as super giants, most of them are monsters with extraordinary physical fitness. Unless they are at the end of their careers, such a state of exhaustion will hardly appear.

Gasol's physical fitness is considered excellent among European whites, but overuse and plantar fasciitis have discounted his physical strength.To use a term in the game industry, Gasol's overall strength has been weakened, and no matter how he recovers, it is impossible to return to his peak state as he gets older.Therefore, I want to let him play 37+ minutes per game as before, which can only overdraw his career in advance and increase the risk of injury.

Kendrick Perkins also understood what James Harden meant. After getting the ball, he used his tonnage to force Paul Gasol.

The Spaniards were almost in retreat.

Gasol wouldn't be so unbearable if he was physically strong, but tonight's double torment of physical fitness and injuries made him a little bit powerless.

After Kendrick Perkins squeezed into the right position, he raised his hand and was about to shoot. Paul Gasol wanted to go forward to block the opponent, but he received a collision from the opponent, completely losing the possibility of defense.Under normal circumstances, Perkins would not dare to beat Gasol like this, but tonight, it's time for him to bully his opponent. The stadium is like a battlefield, who will be polite?Taking advantage of your illness to kill you, there are many such scenes!
The basketball shot went straight to the Lakers basket.

At this moment, a yellow palm suddenly appeared, and then gently pressed Perkins' shot on the backboard.

"Ramon, fast break!" After landing, Tang Qian yelled, and passed the basketball in his hand to Sessions.

Ramon Sessions and Matt Barnes, one after the other, rushed into the Thunder's half. In the end, although Barnes missed a layup, he still caused a defensive foul by Daequan Cook. 2 goals were all scored.

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60-70, the Lakers chased the score to 10 points.

Seeing that the opponent was closing in on the score, James Harden prepared himself for the ball. Facing the defense of Matt Barnes, he took a step back from the crotch, 16 feet to the right, and threw it into the net.

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60-72, the Thunder added 2 points.

Seeing Barnes looking a little annoyed, Tang Qian patted him and said, "It's okay, he'll keep shooting outside if he can, don't come into the paint."

Gasol missed the shot again, and obviously the arc of the ball deviated a bit.

But Mike Brown had no intention of substituting him.

"rebound!"

Nick Collison grabbed the orange basketball, but someone was one step ahead of him and got there first.

Tang Qian got the offensive rebound.

Due to the deep position, he didn't hesitate, jumped up immediately, and dunked the Thunder's basket with both hands.

bang~
Tang Qian scored.

62-72, the score difference between the two sides came to 10 points again.

"This stinky boy!"

Nick Collison looked at Tang Qian's back and cursed secretly.

There is not much time left in the third quarter. As for the Thunder, James Harden will personally play the game and continue to single Matt Barnes.

"I won't let you score this ball easily!" Matt Barnes said defensively.

"I still need you to give way?" Harden said contemptuously to the opponent, then opened the dribble and took a big step, looking like he was about to break through.Barnes naturally moved sideways quickly, and he would not give Harden a chance to comfortably break through.But this move, Harden was just a feint. Seeing Matt Barnes move, he immediately pulled his figure back, and then made another beautiful step-back shot.

This guy actually played this skill so skillfully?
No wonder Matt Barnes was a little surprised, because the retreat shot is almost a marginal shooting technique in the NBA.According to statistics in the future, this is the least used of all shooting skills.For example, there are only two people in the entire league who have used more than 100 step-back shots in a season, one is Stephen Curry, and the other is James Harden.Moreover, both of them played this move superbly, and their hit rate was ridiculously high.

Forget about Curry, after all, he had evolved to the state of "Ku Hao" at that time, the ultimate shooter in NBA history.But Harden, Tang Qian couldn't figure it out. A person who only hits about 30% of ordinary jump shots, once he uses a step-back jumper, he will be "reborn" immediately, and his hit rate will soar to about 50%. Or a normal person?

It is said that Kobe at the peak has no difficulty and does not score goals. James Harden also has this kind of meaning in the jump shot technique. It can be called no retreat and no goals.

But this ball was a bit of a pity. With a sound of "dang", the basketball bounced off the basket and hit the iron.

Just in time for the other "50%".

Don potential overwhelms Nick Collison and protects the defensive rebound.

On the offensive end, the Lakers were getting weaker and weaker. Gasol was almost exhausted, so after getting the ball, he could only pass it out, allowing Metta World Peace on the other end to attack with the ball.Ci Shiping hit Fisher hard, but the shot was not able to hit. When~, the basketball bounced out.

This is the case with Metta Shiping. The feeling of shooting, whether it is a hit or not, feels good. It is no worse than an All-Star player or even a superstar player.But the feeling is gone. Even if you let him shoot, he will "help the board" and become "Rajon Rondo of the beast physique".

The Thunder protected the defensive rebound, and the basketball was once again entrusted to their No. 13 hands.

In order to ensure the success rate of the attack, James Harden chose to break through directly. He stood stiffly with the ball, and with a shake of his shoulder, he walked into the Lakers' three-point line.Matt Barnes was very tight defensively and was only taken half of his position by the opponent, but for James Harden this season, it was enough.After calculating the distance, Harden collected the ball, then slowed down and rushed towards the Lakers' penalty area.About halfway down the paint, Harden began to make a layup.

"You don't want to make a comfortable shot!" Barnes strode sideways with a big step, and he was about to guard against it.

Well, what I want is that you stick to it!

After seeing the opponent's strict defense, Harden got up and made a layup without any confusion at all.

What kind of layup rhythm is this?
Barnes didn't understand, because the opponent took off very hastily and didn't fully stretch out.

Tang Qian, who was standing under the basket, saw the clue.

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"No. 9 Lakers, thug foul!" The referee made a gesture of penalty.

But things are not over yet, because James Harden's coherent actions are still going on.

Using his strong upper body strength, Harden can guarantee a smooth shot even if he is violated.

This is his personal advantage. The "little prince of bench press" in the physical test back then is not bragging.

This year was the year when he had just started to practice this "magic skill".

So many people are not prepared and have no contingency measures.

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Except, of course, for the Lakers at No. 29.

Another block, Harden's 2+1 wish was shattered.

However, due to the foul first, this blocked shot was not included in Tang Qian's technical statistics.

If so, Tang Qian's ability to protect the basket has also been reflected.

Harden made 2 of 1 free throws, 62-73, and the Lakers actually earned a point.

The Lakers attacked, and Paul Gasol finally gritted his teeth and helped the Lakers score the goal in this positional battle, 64-73, and the score difference entered within double digits.

Thunder team Harden dribbled and made a breakthrough, but this time he scored a breakthrough. After attracting the attention of Matt Barnes and Paul Gasol, his left hand flicked, and the basketball passed smoothly to the basket. Parkin hands.After nearly three seasons of growth, James Harden's passing ability has become higher and higher, from an average of 3 times per game to an average of 1.8 times per game. As a substitute, this kind of data is already Pretty good.

With such a good position, of course Perkins would not hesitate to shoot from the basket immediately.

However, the "snap" made Perkins startled, because the ball was blocked midway and did not fall into the Lakers' basket.

"Hey, buddy, your shot is too slow." Tang Qian "reminded" the opponent after landing.

In the rest of the time, neither team scored again, and the score was 62-73, entering the fourth quarter.

Although Tang Qian's block numbers didn't rise any further, he also contributed a lot by interfering with the opponent's shots. Several times when the Thunder wanted to get to the inside basket to score points, they were all interfered by the No. 29 of the Lakers.It's just that this kind of contribution cannot be reflected in the basic data.

During the break, ESPN kept spitting.

"How is it, Brad, how about China's hot block?" Isiah Thomas asked Brad Doherty deliberately.

Brad Doherty said: "Let's make a living, passable."

"Can you still make a living?" Isiah Thomas said: "He has 5 blocks now, okay, and he has 2 more than Erji Ibaka!"

"No, you can't look at it that way, Isiah." Brad Doherty said: "The opponents China Tang and Ibaka are facing are completely different. At least 6-7 blocks now."

"At least 6~7?" Isiah Thomas said, "Brad, how dare you say that!"

"There is nothing I dare not say." Brad Doherty said: "After all, I and they are both inside players, so I can better understand the true meaning of it."

"Brad, our era is long gone, now is the era of newcomers."

"Really? I don't think the inside strength is as strong as ours back then." Brad Doherty said: "Except Howard, who else can compete in our era? Duncan is old, Garnett is old , Shaq retired, without the four major centers, even I can teach them how to behave!"

Brad Doherty has the confidence to say this. As the No. 1986 pick in 19.0, he averaged 9.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 20 blocks per game in his career. He has 10+3 data for 213 seasons. With a height of 28cm, if it weren't for a serious back injury, he wouldn't have faded out of the NBA stage at the golden age of 7.And as a 3.7-footer, he also has excellent passing skills, and his [-] assists in his career are definitely the first-class level among inside players.

It's a pity that he retired due to injury before reaching his peak. Otherwise, the top four centers in the 90s might become the top five centers.

"Well, well, well, well, Brad, I admit that you were an All-Star insider back then, but what we are discussing now is blocking shots, isn't it?" Isiah Thomas said: "Other abilities, you Inside, it’s really top-notch, but for blocking shots, hehe, that’s almost meaningless.”

Isiah Thomas's words can be regarded as poking at the "sore spot" of Brad Doherty. As a 7-foot big center, the latter has only one season in his career with an average of more than 1+ blocks per game, and It's still only 1.1, this borderline area.

"Isiah, even if this is the case, I'm still better than you. If I remember correctly, your career average blocks per game is only 0.3, and you are not qualified to talk about this issue!" Brad Doherty He also lost his temper, and said to Isiah Thomas.

"Well, I'm really bad at blocking shots, but that doesn't stop me from being optimistic about the China Hot, doesn't it?" Isiah Thomas said in a pleasant manner without getting angry.

"Then just wait and see, when Ibaka comes up later, he will let him understand what is called the NBA leader in blocked shots!" Brad Doherty said.

In China, the studio of Chao.Ting Sports Station.

"Teacher Yang Yi, Tang Qian has now blocked 5 shots. Do you think he can beat Serge Ibaka in terms of blocked shots in this game?" Meteor Rain asked.

"It's possible, but it's unlikely." Yang Yi replied in a typical "Yang Yi" way: "Because I think Ibaka hasn't fully exerted his strength yet."

"But this time, he must not be able to bear it anymore." Yang Yi said.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Thunder started the lineup, and when Mike Brown saw it, he immediately replaced Kobe and Bynum.

"Mr. Brown, Paul's condition is not very good. Do you think it is possible for him to come down and rest?" Tang Qian glanced at Gasol's back, and couldn't help but suggest to Mike Brown.

"No, now is the critical moment, Paul must stay on the court!" Mike Brown immediately rejected Tang Qian after hearing the words.

A few minutes later, Mike Brown paid the price for his "persistence".

Through the pick-and-roll, the Thunder aggressively attacked Pau Gasol's point, which made the Spaniard's little remaining physical strength bottom out in an instant, completely turning into a defensive "loophole".

"Paul, what are you doing? Brave me up and defend!!!" After the Thunder scored another goal, Mike Brown yelled angrily.

The Spaniard could only pant heavily, and almost lost the energy to refute.

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Westbrook made a sudden layup and scored a 2+1 on Gasol.

Mike Brown had no choice but to call a timeout.

"Paul Gasol, can you be more serious? What was that ball just now? If you want to foul, make it harder, don't make a foul!" Mike Brown said to the Spaniard as soon as he came, his tone was very annoyed .

Gasol's personality is relatively restrained, so he just bowed his head in silence and didn't say a word.

"Coach Brown, you can replace Paul first, he needs to rest now." Kobe stood up to speak for Gasol at this time.

"But Bryant, replacing him now, isn't it a bit..." Before Mike Brown finished speaking, Kobe continued: "Replace him, sir, or he will get injured again. The playoffs are coming soon. We This loss cannot be afforded."

Seemingly convinced by Kobe's words, Mike Brown thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, Gasol will come down and rest first. But, who should replace him? Troy Murphy Go up and increase the attack firepower?"

"No." Kobe shook his head and said, "Swap him."

Mike Brown looked in the direction Kobe pointed, and there was a yellow-skinned oriental man sitting there.

He is No. 29 of the Lakers, Tang Qian of China.

PS: Idiot also announced his retirement, thanks to his 19 years, since then there will be no legend of "Rookie No. 21" in the NBA~Crying~
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