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Chapter 152 Ye Qingchen Contributed a Shocking Lore, Shocking the Whole America!
Chapter 152 Ye Qingchen Contributed a Shocking Lore, Shocking the Whole America!
Danzi is very concerned about the Lakers' games, but in fact the most important thing is to pay attention to Ye Qingchen.
Ye Qingchen's statistics in the first half can be said to be quite explosive, and even Danzi himself felt that if he were replaced by himself, he might not be able to perform better than Ye Qingchen.
However, even though Ye Qingchen performed very well, his teammates began to lag behind.
Ye Qingchen's physical fitness is very good, which is known by the whole league.
However, Ye Qingchen's physical fitness does not mean that his teammates are physically fit.
Especially in the first half of the game that just ended, the Blazers' offensive impact was quite strong.
They were constantly consuming the physical energy of the Lakers players, which led to the loss of physical energy of the other players except for Ye Qingchen after halftime.
That's why Danzi made such an inference.
Although Ye Qingchen also consumed a lot of physical energy of the Trail Blazers players on the offensive end, the problem was that they had a lot of players who could play.
The Blazers' lineup has always been kept very complete, and their bench players are also quite strong.
Therefore, even if there is physical exhaustion, they can carry out a large-scale rotation to allow the main players to have enough rest time.
In the Trail Blazers locker room, Adelman is instilling chicken soup into the players.
"Obviously, we didn't have the desired effect in the first half, we just led the Lakers by [-] points."
"This point difference is not what we want to see, we still have a lot of room to play!"
"Except for Ye Qingchen, the rest of the Lakers players have physical problems."
"So, our main goal in the second half is to continue to consume the physical energy of the Lakers players, so that they can lose weight on the defensive end!"
"We will definitely beat the Lakers!"
Adelman's chicken soup has benefited the Trail Blazers players very much. At this time, they are already full of fighting spirit again.
Drexler's expression became a lot more relaxed.
Although Ye Qingchen's performance in the first half was very eye-catching, but none of the other Lakers players could stand up to share the scoring pressure for Ye Qingchen.
This is the result that the Blazers are most happy to see.
Ye Qingchen is not afraid of his superb performance alone, as long as his teammates continue to slump, the victory will already belong to the Trail Blazers.
In the Lakers locker room, except for Ye Qingchen and Keith Owens who looked relaxed, the expressions of the other players were depressed.
Especially Perkins and Campbell, they have each got three personal fouls in the first half.
This is a huge hidden danger for the Lakers.
They can even foresee that the Trail Blazers will continue to attack the Lakers' inside line as soon as the second half starts.
The purpose is to kill the Lakers inside and continue to cause their fouls.
If both Campbell and Perkins are forced out, the Lakers will be in a desperate situation.
This is the last thing they want to see.
Of course, Ye Qingchen was very clear about their worries.
He cleared his throat and said with a smile:
"Hey guys, we're only ten points behind, why does it feel like you're all down?"
"We have to have confidence in ourselves!"
"Our tactical thinking in the second half needs to be properly adjusted, and we will be able to recover the point difference and even overtake it!"
Ye Qingchen's words surprised the Lakers players and coaches alike.
The head coach Lao Deng looked at Ye Qingchen expectantly and said:
"The tactics need to be adjusted? How to adjust?"
"We have to relax a bit on the defensive end. If they want to break through, let them in!"
Ye Qingchen's words made Lao Deng even more puzzled.
"Let them in and score easily? Wouldn't our point difference be further widened?"
"I mean, loosen the inside and watch the outside!"
Ye Qingchen added.
Many Lakers players didn't quite understand Ye Qingchen's proposal.
Ye Qingchen expressed his opinion in desperation:
"It can be seen from the first half that it is difficult for us to limit the breakthrough impact of the Trail Blazers on the defensive end."
"So, we might as well just relax the inside line and concentrate on defending their outside line, so as not to let them have an easy three-pointer!"
"Of course, we also need to increase the proportion of shooting outside the three-point line on the offensive end. It can also be said that we are giving up the offense inside!"
Ye Qingchen spoke out his strategy in one breath.
There was silence in the locker room.
At this time, everyone understood the meaning of Ye Qingchen's strategy.
That is to give up the inside offense and focus on outside shooting.
Such a choice will be very risky, and the dependence on the feel is very serious.
If the hand feels bad, the Lakers may be widened by a large point difference in a short period of time.
In this way, the Lakers may directly lose the opportunity to close the point difference.
Old Deng's expression was a bit tangled, he felt that Ye Qingchen's idea was too radical.
However, the strategy proposed by Ye Qingchen seems to be feasible.
After all, Ye Qingchen took six shots from beyond the three-point line in the first half and made four three-pointers.
60.00% Liu's three-point shooting rate made Lao Deng feel that he could take a risk.
Because compared to letting Ye Qingchen break through the inside line with the ball and then encounter double-teams, it seems that it will be easier to continuously conduct the ball from the outside line.
Doing so can also prevent injuries from happening.
Old Deng nodded and agreed to Ye Qingchen's proposal.
The other players saw that the head coach had already nodded in agreement, so they didn't object.
Anyway, it is still lagging behind now, and there may still be a glimmer of life in actively seeking changes.
Therefore, Ye Qingchen picked up the tactical board and began to arrange the next attack in detail.
At this time, Ye Qingchen's tactical idea is to learn from the future Warriors, use a small lineup to speed up the attack speed, and increase the proportion of three-point shooting.
Only in this way can we get rid of the slow offensive rhythm of the Blazers and control the rhythm of the game in our own hands.
In fact, the Lakers' Byron Scott and Streiter's three-point shooting percentage is not high.
But Ye Qingchen arranged them at a 45-degree angle to the left and right.
Ye Qingchen's requirements for these two backcourt players are very simple, that is, during the fast break, they must complete their positions as soon as possible.
Ye Qingchen would look for them as soon as he got the defensive rebound, and then pass the ball into their hands.
As for Perkins, Ye Qingchen also made arrangements for him.
That is the position of the bottom corners on the left and right sides, both of which are Perkins' points.
Perkins actually has a long-range shot, but his previous tactics rarely designed him to shoot from the outside.
Now, in a special period, Ye Qingchen decided to let Perkins play his outside shooting ability.
Of course, Perkins had no objection to Ye Qingchen's arrangement.
As for Campbell, his duty is very simple, that is, to provide various off-ball screens for his teammates.
Open up the space as much as possible and let the Blazers' defense take care of one thing and lose another.
Of course, in addition to this, Campbell's responsibility is to see the opportunity to cut to the basket.
If the opportunity is perfect, the basketball will also be passed to Campbell's hands, assisting him to eat cakes easily.
For Ye Qingchen's tactical arrangement, the Lakers players gradually understood the essence of it.
It seems that if you attack like this, you can really open up the space enough.
In this way, the inside line will never appear crowded.
And if Ye Qingchen really wanted to forcibly break through the inside line, then the Blazers would be caught in a dilemma.
To double-team or not to double-team?
In the case of double-teaming, there are many candidates for Ye Qingchen to choose to pass the ball to.
If he didn't double-team, then Ye Qingchen could eat any Blazers player raw one-on-one.
Even Old Deng nodded with emotion after hearing Ye Qingchen's tactical arrangement:
"This tactic does have its subtleties!"
"It's a pity that our lineup is not complete now, and your physical fitness may not be able to support you through the second half."
The head coach's words made other Lakers players a little ashamed, because he really didn't say anything wrong.
But Ye Qingchen didn't seem to think it was a problem at all, he even said with a smile:
"Doing so can actually save more physical energy!"
"Standing on the outside to shoot three-pointers, it will save a lot of effort to go inside!"
The Lakers players nodded in agreement.
The 15-minute intermission was over, and the two sides returned to the basketball court.
It can be seen from the faces of the Blazers players that they are full of confidence and morale.
And the faces of the Lakers players can no longer see any frustrated expressions.
Even the commentator on the scene was amazed:
"From the faces of the Lakers players, I can see the confident look!"
"It seems that during this intermission, they seem to have found a magic weapon to win?"
"It seems that the second half of the game will be even more exciting!"
After the commentator's words were heard by the fans at the scene, they burst into laughter instantly.
Because they heard the irony from the narrator's words.
It is really difficult for the Lakers to get close to the score.
Amidst the laughter of the fans at the scene, the second half of the game began.
The first to attack is the Trail Blazers!
Drexler, who received the ball at the top of the arc, plunged into the inside of the Lakers with the help of his teammates.
Sure enough, as Ye Qingchen expected, the Trail Blazers really wanted to target the inside of the Lakers.
Just when Drexler thought he would encounter layers of interceptions from the Lakers, he was surprised to find that he broke through unimpeded and entered the Lakers penalty area!
And Campbell, who stood in front of him, even took two steps back!
Therefore, at this moment, Drexler is already facing an empty basket, and he can easily complete the shot!
Such a result made Drexler confused.
He didn't know why he broke into the inside line so easily, it was easier than in the first half!
He even began to wonder if this was a trap designed by the Lakers for him.
Drexler suddenly made a shot fake to see if someone would fly behind him.
No!
No one is fooled by him!
Drexler was even more uncertain.
He always felt that someone was watching behind him.
So, just to be cautious, Drexler passed the ball directly.
However, Ye Qingchen caught his pass this time.
Ye Qingchen completed the steal!
Then launch a fast break!
The Blazers fans at the scene were also stunned. They didn't know why Drexler wanted to pass the ball.
Obviously there are excellent scoring opportunities at the basket, and it can even be said to be at your fingertips.
However, he actually passed the ball and made a mistake, which was successfully intercepted by Ye Qingchen.
After Ye Qingchen completed the steal, other Lakers players quickly joined in the fast break.
Streiter and Byron Scott were very fast, and they took the lead in landing at a 45-degree angle to the left and right.
The moment they settled down, the basketball appeared in front of Byron Scott.
Bailensko kept Ye Qingchen's tactics in mind.
So, after he caught the ball, he just made a simple adjustment and decisively opened his hand for a three-pointer!
The Blazers players who returned to defense were also relieved to see Byron Scott shoot so quickly.
Although the Lakers' offensive rhythm has accelerated, judging from this simple offensive tactic, it seems that their accelerated rhythm has no great effect.
However, although they are not worried about Byron Scott being able to hit a three-pointer, this defensive rebound must still be guaranteed.
As a result, the Trail Blazers players rushed inside one after another, ready to compete for this defensive rebound.
And it was Ye Qingchen who followed behind them.
The most important reason why Ye Qingchen allowed his teammates to take bold three-pointers was that it would create opportunities for him to grab offensive rebounds.
If they were all crowded inside, even if Ye Qingchen wanted to grab an offensive rebound, it would be quite difficult.
Because the basket is crowded with people, there is no room to take off at all.
But not now, the Lakers players have completely opened up the space.
Ye Qingchen has the space and distance to run up and take off, which is like a tiger with wings for Ye Qingchen who is good at rebounding.
Byron Scott's three-pointer really failed to hit!
After the basketball hit the back frame, it directly bounced high.
At this moment, Drexler and others, who are back in place on defense, are all struggling to take off, ready to grab this defensive rebound.
Unexpectedly, behind them, Ye Qingchen's sprinting speed suddenly accelerated, and he came behind them in an instant to complete the jump.
Witnessed by the fans, Ye Qingchen was the first to grab the rebound this time!
At this time, Ye Qingchen, as if flying through the clouds, took the rebound after leaping high.
After landing, Ye Qingchen jumped up again and completed a violent dunk with both hands!
The Blazers players watched Ye Qingchen complete this two-handed dunk, but they were powerless.
It's not that they don't want to do something, it's that Ye Qingchen's bullet speed is really too fast.
When they landed and wanted to defend Ye Qingchen, Ye Qingchen had already taken the lead in taking off, and then raised his hands high to complete a powerful dunk.
From the eyes of the Blazers players, it was as if Ye Qingchen had pressed the fast-forward button, while they had pressed the slow-motion button.
Going fast and slow, of course Ye Qingchen can easily complete the dunk!
At this moment, the scene was also quiet. Ye Qingchen's rebound rush this time was so amazing that they were all shocked.
Especially Ye Qingchen grabbed the rebound from Drexler's head.
Drexler is known as a "glider", and he took the lead in taking off.
But even so, Ye Qingchen was able to serve first, grab the offensive rebound this time, and then easily complete the score.
Similarly, Ye Qingchen's successful offensive rebound this time also shows that the Blazers' players did not block well.
The commentator at the scene even exclaimed loudly:
"My goodness!"
"Ye's rebounding this time is like a god coming down to earth, which makes people feel very powerless!"
"Also, the Lakers' offensive tactics this time seem to be mainly attacking the perimeter. Could this be what they relied on in the second half?"
The most depressing one should be Drexler. He still can't figure out why the Lakers let him easily break through to the inside.
However, now that Drexler has made up his mind, he can no longer be so suspicious.
If there is another chance to score easily next time, he will never pass the ball outside again.
Offense of the Trail Blazers!
Drexler, who received the ball at the top of the arc, once again easily broke through to the basket with the help of teammate Duckworth's pick-and-roll.
Campbell blocked in front of Drexler, but he just raised his hands high, such a defense is like nothing.
Drexler easily stopped the jumper in front of Campbell and scored two points!
The Blazers players burst into huge cheers and shouts instantly.
Despite scoring easily in front of Campbell, Drexler was still full of doubts.
Even the commentator on the scene said with a puzzled look:
"The Lakers' defense seems to be useless, and the Blazers can easily break through and score!"
"This kind of defense will make it very easy for the Blazers to score!"
"Why on earth would they do that?"
Just when the commentator finished speaking, the Lakers here had already kicked off quickly.
This time it was Ye Qingchen who dribbled across the half court, and he quickly advanced after receiving the ball.
After Ye Qingchen dribbled the ball for half the court, he encountered a double team from the Trail Blazers.
This time it was a double team formed by Drexler and Tribert.
Ye Qingchen observed that there was a big gap in his teammate Sritter.
A vigorous smashing pass sent the ball to Streiter, who also decisively opened his hand for a three-pointer after receiving the ball!
After the start of the second half, the Lakers' two consecutive offenses were launched from beyond the three-point line.
Could it be that their current strategy is to keep shooting three-pointers?
Witnessed by the fans at the scene, Streiter made a three-pointer this time!
This result made the Blazers fans on the scene very depressed.
After the Lakers started the second half, their offense became much simpler.
It's just a shot from outside the three-point line. They want to use this offensive method to close the score?
The Blazers head coach Drexler on the sidelines became serious.
Although the Lakers' tactics are very simple, it seems that the effect is very effective.
He has noticed the positioning of the Lakers players. Except for Campbell, the rest are hovering outside the three-point line.
This shows that the current offensive strategy of the Lakers is a three-point strategy.
However, for the Lakers' offensive strategy, Adelman is not optimistic.
Because he knows that the three-point shooting percentage of the Lakers players on the court has never been high, so he can let them continue to shoot.
All the Blazers need to do is to constantly hit the basket to score, and then ensure a good defensive rebound, so that the victory must belong to the Blazers.
Therefore, Adelman made a tactic of continuing to attack the inside line against the players on the sidelines.
The Trail Blazers players saw that the head coach continued to let them attack the Lakers' inside line, and they also let go of their hands and feet and kept breaking through the Lakers' inside line to score.
The Lakers are really optimistic about the breakthrough of the Trail Blazers.
Drexler's consecutive breakthroughs into the inside are all able to score easily.
This made Drexler gradually relax his vigilance. He felt that he could score points by breaking through casually.
As for the Lakers, their offensive style is really quite simple.
If Ye Qingchen holds the ball, he will use his breakthrough to cause damage to the Blazers inside.
If he was double-teamed, Ye Qingchen would decisively pass the ball to the outside and let his teammates make three-point shots.
Of course, in addition to this, Ye Qingchen sometimes runs without the ball, catches a pass from his teammates and shoots from beyond the three-point line!
The Lakers' offense in the second half became more organized and smoother than in the first half.
Although Ye Qingchen doesn't often shoot from outside the three-point line, his occasional cold arrows can have very good results.
In the third quarter, the Lakers hit ten three-pointers, of which Ye Qingchen hit five by himself.
It is also because of the Lakers' warming up on the perimeter that their point difference has never been widened.
Even at the end of the third quarter, the difference between the two sides has narrowed to only 8 points.
80: 72!
You know, the Blazers' shooting percentage in the third quarter is quite high, especially their scoring in the color zone, which can even be said to be as high as 80.00%.
However, despite the Blazers having such a high inside scoring percentage, they were actually narrowed the gap.
In fact, the most important reason is that the Lakers' three-point chasing effect is very good.
You know, after the Blazers scored two points easily, the Lakers hit a three-pointer, which is one more point than the Blazers.
Moreover, Ye Qingchen breaks through the inside line from time to time, causing the Blazers' defense to shrink passively, and other Lakers players have a chance to make shots from the outside line.
This is why the Lakers were able to narrow the point difference to less than ten at the end of the third quarter.
Now, many stars and celebrities watching this game have begun to realize that the Lakers' three-point tactic seems to have really played a very good role in chasing points.
Danzi was also a little surprised at the moment and said:
"The Lakers' offense opened up the space, and Perkins was able to hit a three-pointer from the outside, which brought a lot of trouble to the Blazers' defense!"
"Once the Blazers defended the Lakers' perimeter, that leaf's drive worked well."
"It seems that this guy's tactical deployment ability should not be underestimated."
"Now, the fourth quarter is critical!"
"They must focus on marking Ye and restricting Ye's performance, they will be able to completely suppress the Lakers' counterattack!"
Danzi's analysis is correct.
The most urgent task for the pioneers is to focus on marking and restricting Ye Qingchen.
Without Ye Qingchen's go-between, the other players of the Lakers would have nothing to fear.
Sure enough, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Ye Qingchen began to be heavily marked by the Trail Blazers.
In fact, the Trail Blazers also double-teamed Ye Qingchen in the third quarter, but the strength of the double-teaming was not very strong.
Because although the Blazers had the upper hand, they were also afraid of Ye Qingchen's physical strength like a bottomless pit.
If Ye Qingchen has been double-teamed, it will be a severe test for the physical strength of the Blazers players.
Therefore, in the first three quarters, the Blazers only properly double-teamed Ye Qingchen.
But now that the game has entered the decisive stage of the fourth quarter, they must resolutely double-team Ye Qingchen.
When Ye Qingchen wasn't catching the ball, there were almost always two defensive players hanging around him.
And when Ye Qingchen received the ball, there were even three defensive players in front of him.
The defensive treatment Ye Qingchen faced made even Dan Zi's scalp tingle when he saw it.
However, for the Bulls, their opponents would never dare to double-team or triple-team Danzi too much.
Because the offensive core of the Bulls is not only Danzi, but also another Pi Erye.
If he double-teams Danzi crazily, Erye Pi will have an excellent opportunity. He will use various scoring methods to tell the defense that double-teaming Danzi is actually giving warmth.
However, for the current Lakers, resolutely double-teaming Ye Qingchen is undoubtedly the best defensive strategy.
After all, the current Lakers team is just a team with an incomplete lineup. If they successfully restrained Ye Qingchen, they successfully restricted the Lakers team.
However, when the Blazers really began to resolutely double-team Ye Qingchen, they found that the effect did not seem to be as good as expected.
Because after Ye Qingchen catches the ball and attracts double-teams, he will use his height advantage to find the position of his teammates and pass the ball to his teammates.
After the Lakers players received the pass from Ye Qingchen, they would shoot decisively.
And Ye Qingchen himself would rush into the paint the moment his teammates took shots, trying to grab the rebounds.
Ye Qingchen's offensive style made the Trail Blazers players very uncomfortable.
Although they would all get stuck in the first place to prevent Ye Qingchen from successfully grabbing the rebound, but most of the time Ye Qingchen was still able to successfully grab the rebound.
After all, Ye Qingchen's impact ability and starting speed are much better than the Blazers' defensive players.
Moreover, although the three-point shooting percentage of other Lakers players is not high, they can still hit occasionally.
Therefore, when the Blazers' double-teaming became more determined in the fourth quarter, the Lakers' offense became more organized.
Although the Blazers' offense can still maintain a high shooting percentage, it seems difficult for them to limit the performance of the Lakers on the defensive end.
In the fourth quarter, the two sides were in a stalemate!
This result exceeded many people's expectations.
The Blazers players are even more depressed, they feel that they are really unable to use their strength.
Especially when Ye Qingchen was double-teamed, Ye Qingchen's calm eyes made them very depressed.
They could even see the expectation in Ye Qingchen's eyes.
It's like expecting them to double-team him all the time.
This feeling is really too weird.
Even the commentator at the scene said in surprise:
"Obviously the Trail Blazers had an absolute advantage from the very beginning of the game."
"And they've been leading the scoreline as well."
"But why does it always feel like they are being led away by the Lakers?"
"This feeling is really strange!"
The commentator's words made the Blazers fans on the scene feel deeply, and they also felt that the Lakers seemed to have always controlled the rhythm of the game in their hands.
That is, although the Lakers have always been behind, judging from the process of the game, the Lakers still have a chance to overtake.
Especially Ye Qingchen, he has always been able to calmly deal with double teams and make the best pass choices.
This situation has been deadlocked until the last 4 minutes of the fourth quarter.
After Ye Qingchen hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner, the point difference between the two sides has been reduced to 5 points.
This result made Adelman very dissatisfied, and he decisively requested a timeout.
This time, Adelman no longer emphasized the issue of the defensive end. He asked the Blazers' players to shoot from the outside on the offensive end.
Because the Blazers' inside scoring has far surpassed the Lakers, but the point difference has not been widened.
That's because the Trail Blazers players feel that they can easily score inside, and they are unwilling to try to shoot from the outside.
Therefore, now the Trail Blazers' offense needs to use more three-point tactics.
Even the Blazers players feel that the head coach's strategy is very correct.
As everyone knows, when Adelman put forward this tactical idea, the Lakers' opportunity really came.
Because this is the idea that Ye Qingchen has always wanted to instill in the Trail Blazers, that is, hitting a three-pointer is more cost-effective than hitting a two-pointer.
Now, the game has reached the last moment, and the Blazers came to change their tactical thinking, which would be a fatal blow to the Blazers.
It's just that they haven't realized it yet.
During the timeout, Ye Qingchen said to the Lakers players with a solemn expression:
"After the timeout is over, they are likely to choose more shots from beyond the three-point line!"
"So, we have to defend their perimeter crazily, so as not to let them have an easy shot!"
"Remember, we can let them score two points, but we must not let them make easy three-pointers!"
Ye Qingchen's words made the Lakers players nod continuously.
Now they no longer have any doubts about Ye Qingchen's arrangement.
Because after adopting Ye Qingchen's tactics at the beginning of the second half, they really narrowed the point difference slowly.
Although the shrinking speed is very slow, at least it is effective.
With the last 4 minutes left in the game, the difference between the two sides is only 5 points.
Then it is really unknown who will win the game.
The Lakers still have a chance to fight back!
After the timeout ended, the Blazers' offense did not meet Ye Qingchen's expectations. They actually began to pass the ball from the outside, looking for opportunities to make shots from the outside.
Seeing that the Blazers changed their tactics at this time, even Danzi was very surprised:
"Is the Trail Blazers changing their offensive strategy at this time?"
"Didn't they always maintain the lead in the score?"
"Shouldn't the last moment be to continue to use the safest offensive strategy?"
"They are now looking for opportunities to make calls from the outside. Do they want to punch the Lakers to death?"
"It feels like something went wrong with their choice this time!"
Danzi's analysis is correct, and the Blazers' choice is problematic.
Just like this offense, they are constantly passing the ball from the outside, trying to find opportunities to make shots from the outside, but the Lakers' defense has become tighter at this time.
Especially Ye Qingchen, constantly changing defenses with his teammates, always appearing in front of the ball holder.
Ye Qingchen's active defensive attitude made the Trail Blazers players very depressed. In the end, they could only pass the ball back to the inside.
However, the Lakers' defensive strategy at this time is different from before.
They will not let the Blazers have any easy scoring opportunities now.
When Drexler dribbled through the inside, he encountered the Lakers' double-team defense in an instant.
And when he wants to pass the ball to the outside, the offensive time is running out.
The teammates after receiving the ball can only make a hasty shot!
The result is of course iron!
After Ye Qingchen got the defensive rebound, he quickly dribbled forward!
From the corner of Ye Qingchen's eyes, he saw that Perkins had taken the lead in the bottom corner.
Quarter-style long pass!
The target is Perkins in ambush in the bottom corner!
Perkins catches the ball!
The Blazers' defense has not returned to the defense!
Open three-point shot!
"Shh!"
Hollow hit!
98: 96!
The Lakers are only two points behind!
The Blazers fans at the scene fell silent instantly.
With just over three minutes left in the game, the Lakers cut the deficit to two.
Two points is not even considered a point difference. If the Blazers can't make a hit this time, the Lakers will have a chance to tie or overtake!
Now, the pressure has come to the Trail Blazers.
Drexler's expression was rather dignified, he knew that the heavy responsibility of scoring fell on his shoulders.
Facing Ye Qingchen's defense, Drexler, who was holding the ball at the top of the arc, called his teammate Dakovos for a pick-and-roll cover.
With the help of his teammates' pick-and-roll cover, Drexler plunged into the inside.
This time, Drexler had eyes only for the rim.
Ye Qingchen was blocked by Duckworth, and the defender in front of Drexler became Campbell.
Seeing Campbell, Drexler's eyes instantly became determined.
I saw Drexler receiving the ball and jumping with both feet!
It turned out that he wanted to complete the buckle against Campbell!
Seeing this scene, all the Blazers fans at the scene stood up nervously, staring at Drexler's flying dunk this time!
Campbell was also filled with anger when he saw Drexler's move.
Previously, Drexler had been allowed to score easily in front of him, and that was all a tactical arrangement.
But now the tactics have changed!
Never allow Drexler to dunk on his own head!
Therefore, Campbell's idea is to directly overturn Drexler from the air!
Behind Dakovos, Ye Qingchen saw Drexler's flying dunk this time, and his expression changed instantly.
Because he saw that Drexler's take-off was quite sufficient this time.
Campbell is likely to be dunked successfully!
It's just that it's too late for me to step forward to help defend!
Sure enough, even though Campbell had pressed his hands on Drexler's shoulders, Drexler still slammed the ball hard to the basket.
Although the dunk was not successful, the ball hit the backboard successfully, and the basketball bounced into the basket.
The whistle goes into the ball!
Drexler completed 2+1 under Campbell's foul.
This result made the Blazers fans on the scene boil instantly.
The 2+1 this time really boosted morale!
The camera focused on Drexler, who also had an excited expression on his face.
Campbell's face was full of depression, obviously he had already pulled him down.
But he still smashed the ball into the basket!
This feeling is really too aggrieved!
Drexler walked to the free throw line and made the free throw easily.
101: 96!
The point difference returned to 5 points again.
There are two minutes and 30 seconds left in the game!
Byron Scott dribbled the ball halfway, and Ye Qingchen took the initiative to come to the top of the arc to do a pick-and-roll for him.
After the pick-and-roll was completed, Ye Qingchen turned around and went down to the inside lane, then jumped high!
Byron Scott throws the ball in the air!
Ye Qingchen caught the basketball firmly with one hand, and completed an alley-oop dunk on Duckworth's head!
101: 98!
The difference is 3 points!
There are still two minutes and ten seconds left!
Blazers attack!
Drexler also used the cover to rush to the inside and once again faced Campbell's defense to complete a difficult layup!
103: 98!
One minute and fifty-five seconds!
Lakers attack!
Straight and Ye Qingchen's pick-and-roll coordination!
Ye Qingchen cut directly outside the three-point line this time!
But the Blazers' defense was in place in time, and Streiter had no choice but to break through to the basket to attack!
It's blocked!
Capping from Darkworth!
Drexler gets the rebound and advances quickly!
Ye Qingchen followed closely behind him!
There is 1 minute left in the attack time!
Drexler took it easy.
He dribbles at the logo and waits for his teammates to come back.
Ye Qingchen took the initiative to step forward to defend Drexler.
Drexler knew that Ye Qingchen had a strong individual defensive ability, so he passed the ball to his teammates immediately.
The Blazers continue to consume offensive time!
Drexler didn't make a three-pointer until the time was running out!
Drexler's three-point shot was directly blocked by Ye Qingchen!
The basketball was slapped past half court!
Ye Qingchen and Drexler rushed towards the basketball at the same time!
There are still 36 seconds until the end of the game!
103: 98!
The Lakers are 5 points behind!
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Danzi is very concerned about the Lakers' games, but in fact the most important thing is to pay attention to Ye Qingchen.
Ye Qingchen's statistics in the first half can be said to be quite explosive, and even Danzi himself felt that if he were replaced by himself, he might not be able to perform better than Ye Qingchen.
However, even though Ye Qingchen performed very well, his teammates began to lag behind.
Ye Qingchen's physical fitness is very good, which is known by the whole league.
However, Ye Qingchen's physical fitness does not mean that his teammates are physically fit.
Especially in the first half of the game that just ended, the Blazers' offensive impact was quite strong.
They were constantly consuming the physical energy of the Lakers players, which led to the loss of physical energy of the other players except for Ye Qingchen after halftime.
That's why Danzi made such an inference.
Although Ye Qingchen also consumed a lot of physical energy of the Trail Blazers players on the offensive end, the problem was that they had a lot of players who could play.
The Blazers' lineup has always been kept very complete, and their bench players are also quite strong.
Therefore, even if there is physical exhaustion, they can carry out a large-scale rotation to allow the main players to have enough rest time.
In the Trail Blazers locker room, Adelman is instilling chicken soup into the players.
"Obviously, we didn't have the desired effect in the first half, we just led the Lakers by [-] points."
"This point difference is not what we want to see, we still have a lot of room to play!"
"Except for Ye Qingchen, the rest of the Lakers players have physical problems."
"So, our main goal in the second half is to continue to consume the physical energy of the Lakers players, so that they can lose weight on the defensive end!"
"We will definitely beat the Lakers!"
Adelman's chicken soup has benefited the Trail Blazers players very much. At this time, they are already full of fighting spirit again.
Drexler's expression became a lot more relaxed.
Although Ye Qingchen's performance in the first half was very eye-catching, but none of the other Lakers players could stand up to share the scoring pressure for Ye Qingchen.
This is the result that the Blazers are most happy to see.
Ye Qingchen is not afraid of his superb performance alone, as long as his teammates continue to slump, the victory will already belong to the Trail Blazers.
In the Lakers locker room, except for Ye Qingchen and Keith Owens who looked relaxed, the expressions of the other players were depressed.
Especially Perkins and Campbell, they have each got three personal fouls in the first half.
This is a huge hidden danger for the Lakers.
They can even foresee that the Trail Blazers will continue to attack the Lakers' inside line as soon as the second half starts.
The purpose is to kill the Lakers inside and continue to cause their fouls.
If both Campbell and Perkins are forced out, the Lakers will be in a desperate situation.
This is the last thing they want to see.
Of course, Ye Qingchen was very clear about their worries.
He cleared his throat and said with a smile:
"Hey guys, we're only ten points behind, why does it feel like you're all down?"
"We have to have confidence in ourselves!"
"Our tactical thinking in the second half needs to be properly adjusted, and we will be able to recover the point difference and even overtake it!"
Ye Qingchen's words surprised the Lakers players and coaches alike.
The head coach Lao Deng looked at Ye Qingchen expectantly and said:
"The tactics need to be adjusted? How to adjust?"
"We have to relax a bit on the defensive end. If they want to break through, let them in!"
Ye Qingchen's words made Lao Deng even more puzzled.
"Let them in and score easily? Wouldn't our point difference be further widened?"
"I mean, loosen the inside and watch the outside!"
Ye Qingchen added.
Many Lakers players didn't quite understand Ye Qingchen's proposal.
Ye Qingchen expressed his opinion in desperation:
"It can be seen from the first half that it is difficult for us to limit the breakthrough impact of the Trail Blazers on the defensive end."
"So, we might as well just relax the inside line and concentrate on defending their outside line, so as not to let them have an easy three-pointer!"
"Of course, we also need to increase the proportion of shooting outside the three-point line on the offensive end. It can also be said that we are giving up the offense inside!"
Ye Qingchen spoke out his strategy in one breath.
There was silence in the locker room.
At this time, everyone understood the meaning of Ye Qingchen's strategy.
That is to give up the inside offense and focus on outside shooting.
Such a choice will be very risky, and the dependence on the feel is very serious.
If the hand feels bad, the Lakers may be widened by a large point difference in a short period of time.
In this way, the Lakers may directly lose the opportunity to close the point difference.
Old Deng's expression was a bit tangled, he felt that Ye Qingchen's idea was too radical.
However, the strategy proposed by Ye Qingchen seems to be feasible.
After all, Ye Qingchen took six shots from beyond the three-point line in the first half and made four three-pointers.
60.00% Liu's three-point shooting rate made Lao Deng feel that he could take a risk.
Because compared to letting Ye Qingchen break through the inside line with the ball and then encounter double-teams, it seems that it will be easier to continuously conduct the ball from the outside line.
Doing so can also prevent injuries from happening.
Old Deng nodded and agreed to Ye Qingchen's proposal.
The other players saw that the head coach had already nodded in agreement, so they didn't object.
Anyway, it is still lagging behind now, and there may still be a glimmer of life in actively seeking changes.
Therefore, Ye Qingchen picked up the tactical board and began to arrange the next attack in detail.
At this time, Ye Qingchen's tactical idea is to learn from the future Warriors, use a small lineup to speed up the attack speed, and increase the proportion of three-point shooting.
Only in this way can we get rid of the slow offensive rhythm of the Blazers and control the rhythm of the game in our own hands.
In fact, the Lakers' Byron Scott and Streiter's three-point shooting percentage is not high.
But Ye Qingchen arranged them at a 45-degree angle to the left and right.
Ye Qingchen's requirements for these two backcourt players are very simple, that is, during the fast break, they must complete their positions as soon as possible.
Ye Qingchen would look for them as soon as he got the defensive rebound, and then pass the ball into their hands.
As for Perkins, Ye Qingchen also made arrangements for him.
That is the position of the bottom corners on the left and right sides, both of which are Perkins' points.
Perkins actually has a long-range shot, but his previous tactics rarely designed him to shoot from the outside.
Now, in a special period, Ye Qingchen decided to let Perkins play his outside shooting ability.
Of course, Perkins had no objection to Ye Qingchen's arrangement.
As for Campbell, his duty is very simple, that is, to provide various off-ball screens for his teammates.
Open up the space as much as possible and let the Blazers' defense take care of one thing and lose another.
Of course, in addition to this, Campbell's responsibility is to see the opportunity to cut to the basket.
If the opportunity is perfect, the basketball will also be passed to Campbell's hands, assisting him to eat cakes easily.
For Ye Qingchen's tactical arrangement, the Lakers players gradually understood the essence of it.
It seems that if you attack like this, you can really open up the space enough.
In this way, the inside line will never appear crowded.
And if Ye Qingchen really wanted to forcibly break through the inside line, then the Blazers would be caught in a dilemma.
To double-team or not to double-team?
In the case of double-teaming, there are many candidates for Ye Qingchen to choose to pass the ball to.
If he didn't double-team, then Ye Qingchen could eat any Blazers player raw one-on-one.
Even Old Deng nodded with emotion after hearing Ye Qingchen's tactical arrangement:
"This tactic does have its subtleties!"
"It's a pity that our lineup is not complete now, and your physical fitness may not be able to support you through the second half."
The head coach's words made other Lakers players a little ashamed, because he really didn't say anything wrong.
But Ye Qingchen didn't seem to think it was a problem at all, he even said with a smile:
"Doing so can actually save more physical energy!"
"Standing on the outside to shoot three-pointers, it will save a lot of effort to go inside!"
The Lakers players nodded in agreement.
The 15-minute intermission was over, and the two sides returned to the basketball court.
It can be seen from the faces of the Blazers players that they are full of confidence and morale.
And the faces of the Lakers players can no longer see any frustrated expressions.
Even the commentator on the scene was amazed:
"From the faces of the Lakers players, I can see the confident look!"
"It seems that during this intermission, they seem to have found a magic weapon to win?"
"It seems that the second half of the game will be even more exciting!"
After the commentator's words were heard by the fans at the scene, they burst into laughter instantly.
Because they heard the irony from the narrator's words.
It is really difficult for the Lakers to get close to the score.
Amidst the laughter of the fans at the scene, the second half of the game began.
The first to attack is the Trail Blazers!
Drexler, who received the ball at the top of the arc, plunged into the inside of the Lakers with the help of his teammates.
Sure enough, as Ye Qingchen expected, the Trail Blazers really wanted to target the inside of the Lakers.
Just when Drexler thought he would encounter layers of interceptions from the Lakers, he was surprised to find that he broke through unimpeded and entered the Lakers penalty area!
And Campbell, who stood in front of him, even took two steps back!
Therefore, at this moment, Drexler is already facing an empty basket, and he can easily complete the shot!
Such a result made Drexler confused.
He didn't know why he broke into the inside line so easily, it was easier than in the first half!
He even began to wonder if this was a trap designed by the Lakers for him.
Drexler suddenly made a shot fake to see if someone would fly behind him.
No!
No one is fooled by him!
Drexler was even more uncertain.
He always felt that someone was watching behind him.
So, just to be cautious, Drexler passed the ball directly.
However, Ye Qingchen caught his pass this time.
Ye Qingchen completed the steal!
Then launch a fast break!
The Blazers fans at the scene were also stunned. They didn't know why Drexler wanted to pass the ball.
Obviously there are excellent scoring opportunities at the basket, and it can even be said to be at your fingertips.
However, he actually passed the ball and made a mistake, which was successfully intercepted by Ye Qingchen.
After Ye Qingchen completed the steal, other Lakers players quickly joined in the fast break.
Streiter and Byron Scott were very fast, and they took the lead in landing at a 45-degree angle to the left and right.
The moment they settled down, the basketball appeared in front of Byron Scott.
Bailensko kept Ye Qingchen's tactics in mind.
So, after he caught the ball, he just made a simple adjustment and decisively opened his hand for a three-pointer!
The Blazers players who returned to defense were also relieved to see Byron Scott shoot so quickly.
Although the Lakers' offensive rhythm has accelerated, judging from this simple offensive tactic, it seems that their accelerated rhythm has no great effect.
However, although they are not worried about Byron Scott being able to hit a three-pointer, this defensive rebound must still be guaranteed.
As a result, the Trail Blazers players rushed inside one after another, ready to compete for this defensive rebound.
And it was Ye Qingchen who followed behind them.
The most important reason why Ye Qingchen allowed his teammates to take bold three-pointers was that it would create opportunities for him to grab offensive rebounds.
If they were all crowded inside, even if Ye Qingchen wanted to grab an offensive rebound, it would be quite difficult.
Because the basket is crowded with people, there is no room to take off at all.
But not now, the Lakers players have completely opened up the space.
Ye Qingchen has the space and distance to run up and take off, which is like a tiger with wings for Ye Qingchen who is good at rebounding.
Byron Scott's three-pointer really failed to hit!
After the basketball hit the back frame, it directly bounced high.
At this moment, Drexler and others, who are back in place on defense, are all struggling to take off, ready to grab this defensive rebound.
Unexpectedly, behind them, Ye Qingchen's sprinting speed suddenly accelerated, and he came behind them in an instant to complete the jump.
Witnessed by the fans, Ye Qingchen was the first to grab the rebound this time!
At this time, Ye Qingchen, as if flying through the clouds, took the rebound after leaping high.
After landing, Ye Qingchen jumped up again and completed a violent dunk with both hands!
The Blazers players watched Ye Qingchen complete this two-handed dunk, but they were powerless.
It's not that they don't want to do something, it's that Ye Qingchen's bullet speed is really too fast.
When they landed and wanted to defend Ye Qingchen, Ye Qingchen had already taken the lead in taking off, and then raised his hands high to complete a powerful dunk.
From the eyes of the Blazers players, it was as if Ye Qingchen had pressed the fast-forward button, while they had pressed the slow-motion button.
Going fast and slow, of course Ye Qingchen can easily complete the dunk!
At this moment, the scene was also quiet. Ye Qingchen's rebound rush this time was so amazing that they were all shocked.
Especially Ye Qingchen grabbed the rebound from Drexler's head.
Drexler is known as a "glider", and he took the lead in taking off.
But even so, Ye Qingchen was able to serve first, grab the offensive rebound this time, and then easily complete the score.
Similarly, Ye Qingchen's successful offensive rebound this time also shows that the Blazers' players did not block well.
The commentator at the scene even exclaimed loudly:
"My goodness!"
"Ye's rebounding this time is like a god coming down to earth, which makes people feel very powerless!"
"Also, the Lakers' offensive tactics this time seem to be mainly attacking the perimeter. Could this be what they relied on in the second half?"
The most depressing one should be Drexler. He still can't figure out why the Lakers let him easily break through to the inside.
However, now that Drexler has made up his mind, he can no longer be so suspicious.
If there is another chance to score easily next time, he will never pass the ball outside again.
Offense of the Trail Blazers!
Drexler, who received the ball at the top of the arc, once again easily broke through to the basket with the help of teammate Duckworth's pick-and-roll.
Campbell blocked in front of Drexler, but he just raised his hands high, such a defense is like nothing.
Drexler easily stopped the jumper in front of Campbell and scored two points!
The Blazers players burst into huge cheers and shouts instantly.
Despite scoring easily in front of Campbell, Drexler was still full of doubts.
Even the commentator on the scene said with a puzzled look:
"The Lakers' defense seems to be useless, and the Blazers can easily break through and score!"
"This kind of defense will make it very easy for the Blazers to score!"
"Why on earth would they do that?"
Just when the commentator finished speaking, the Lakers here had already kicked off quickly.
This time it was Ye Qingchen who dribbled across the half court, and he quickly advanced after receiving the ball.
After Ye Qingchen dribbled the ball for half the court, he encountered a double team from the Trail Blazers.
This time it was a double team formed by Drexler and Tribert.
Ye Qingchen observed that there was a big gap in his teammate Sritter.
A vigorous smashing pass sent the ball to Streiter, who also decisively opened his hand for a three-pointer after receiving the ball!
After the start of the second half, the Lakers' two consecutive offenses were launched from beyond the three-point line.
Could it be that their current strategy is to keep shooting three-pointers?
Witnessed by the fans at the scene, Streiter made a three-pointer this time!
This result made the Blazers fans on the scene very depressed.
After the Lakers started the second half, their offense became much simpler.
It's just a shot from outside the three-point line. They want to use this offensive method to close the score?
The Blazers head coach Drexler on the sidelines became serious.
Although the Lakers' tactics are very simple, it seems that the effect is very effective.
He has noticed the positioning of the Lakers players. Except for Campbell, the rest are hovering outside the three-point line.
This shows that the current offensive strategy of the Lakers is a three-point strategy.
However, for the Lakers' offensive strategy, Adelman is not optimistic.
Because he knows that the three-point shooting percentage of the Lakers players on the court has never been high, so he can let them continue to shoot.
All the Blazers need to do is to constantly hit the basket to score, and then ensure a good defensive rebound, so that the victory must belong to the Blazers.
Therefore, Adelman made a tactic of continuing to attack the inside line against the players on the sidelines.
The Trail Blazers players saw that the head coach continued to let them attack the Lakers' inside line, and they also let go of their hands and feet and kept breaking through the Lakers' inside line to score.
The Lakers are really optimistic about the breakthrough of the Trail Blazers.
Drexler's consecutive breakthroughs into the inside are all able to score easily.
This made Drexler gradually relax his vigilance. He felt that he could score points by breaking through casually.
As for the Lakers, their offensive style is really quite simple.
If Ye Qingchen holds the ball, he will use his breakthrough to cause damage to the Blazers inside.
If he was double-teamed, Ye Qingchen would decisively pass the ball to the outside and let his teammates make three-point shots.
Of course, in addition to this, Ye Qingchen sometimes runs without the ball, catches a pass from his teammates and shoots from beyond the three-point line!
The Lakers' offense in the second half became more organized and smoother than in the first half.
Although Ye Qingchen doesn't often shoot from outside the three-point line, his occasional cold arrows can have very good results.
In the third quarter, the Lakers hit ten three-pointers, of which Ye Qingchen hit five by himself.
It is also because of the Lakers' warming up on the perimeter that their point difference has never been widened.
Even at the end of the third quarter, the difference between the two sides has narrowed to only 8 points.
80: 72!
You know, the Blazers' shooting percentage in the third quarter is quite high, especially their scoring in the color zone, which can even be said to be as high as 80.00%.
However, despite the Blazers having such a high inside scoring percentage, they were actually narrowed the gap.
In fact, the most important reason is that the Lakers' three-point chasing effect is very good.
You know, after the Blazers scored two points easily, the Lakers hit a three-pointer, which is one more point than the Blazers.
Moreover, Ye Qingchen breaks through the inside line from time to time, causing the Blazers' defense to shrink passively, and other Lakers players have a chance to make shots from the outside line.
This is why the Lakers were able to narrow the point difference to less than ten at the end of the third quarter.
Now, many stars and celebrities watching this game have begun to realize that the Lakers' three-point tactic seems to have really played a very good role in chasing points.
Danzi was also a little surprised at the moment and said:
"The Lakers' offense opened up the space, and Perkins was able to hit a three-pointer from the outside, which brought a lot of trouble to the Blazers' defense!"
"Once the Blazers defended the Lakers' perimeter, that leaf's drive worked well."
"It seems that this guy's tactical deployment ability should not be underestimated."
"Now, the fourth quarter is critical!"
"They must focus on marking Ye and restricting Ye's performance, they will be able to completely suppress the Lakers' counterattack!"
Danzi's analysis is correct.
The most urgent task for the pioneers is to focus on marking and restricting Ye Qingchen.
Without Ye Qingchen's go-between, the other players of the Lakers would have nothing to fear.
Sure enough, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Ye Qingchen began to be heavily marked by the Trail Blazers.
In fact, the Trail Blazers also double-teamed Ye Qingchen in the third quarter, but the strength of the double-teaming was not very strong.
Because although the Blazers had the upper hand, they were also afraid of Ye Qingchen's physical strength like a bottomless pit.
If Ye Qingchen has been double-teamed, it will be a severe test for the physical strength of the Blazers players.
Therefore, in the first three quarters, the Blazers only properly double-teamed Ye Qingchen.
But now that the game has entered the decisive stage of the fourth quarter, they must resolutely double-team Ye Qingchen.
When Ye Qingchen wasn't catching the ball, there were almost always two defensive players hanging around him.
And when Ye Qingchen received the ball, there were even three defensive players in front of him.
The defensive treatment Ye Qingchen faced made even Dan Zi's scalp tingle when he saw it.
However, for the Bulls, their opponents would never dare to double-team or triple-team Danzi too much.
Because the offensive core of the Bulls is not only Danzi, but also another Pi Erye.
If he double-teams Danzi crazily, Erye Pi will have an excellent opportunity. He will use various scoring methods to tell the defense that double-teaming Danzi is actually giving warmth.
However, for the current Lakers, resolutely double-teaming Ye Qingchen is undoubtedly the best defensive strategy.
After all, the current Lakers team is just a team with an incomplete lineup. If they successfully restrained Ye Qingchen, they successfully restricted the Lakers team.
However, when the Blazers really began to resolutely double-team Ye Qingchen, they found that the effect did not seem to be as good as expected.
Because after Ye Qingchen catches the ball and attracts double-teams, he will use his height advantage to find the position of his teammates and pass the ball to his teammates.
After the Lakers players received the pass from Ye Qingchen, they would shoot decisively.
And Ye Qingchen himself would rush into the paint the moment his teammates took shots, trying to grab the rebounds.
Ye Qingchen's offensive style made the Trail Blazers players very uncomfortable.
Although they would all get stuck in the first place to prevent Ye Qingchen from successfully grabbing the rebound, but most of the time Ye Qingchen was still able to successfully grab the rebound.
After all, Ye Qingchen's impact ability and starting speed are much better than the Blazers' defensive players.
Moreover, although the three-point shooting percentage of other Lakers players is not high, they can still hit occasionally.
Therefore, when the Blazers' double-teaming became more determined in the fourth quarter, the Lakers' offense became more organized.
Although the Blazers' offense can still maintain a high shooting percentage, it seems difficult for them to limit the performance of the Lakers on the defensive end.
In the fourth quarter, the two sides were in a stalemate!
This result exceeded many people's expectations.
The Blazers players are even more depressed, they feel that they are really unable to use their strength.
Especially when Ye Qingchen was double-teamed, Ye Qingchen's calm eyes made them very depressed.
They could even see the expectation in Ye Qingchen's eyes.
It's like expecting them to double-team him all the time.
This feeling is really too weird.
Even the commentator at the scene said in surprise:
"Obviously the Trail Blazers had an absolute advantage from the very beginning of the game."
"And they've been leading the scoreline as well."
"But why does it always feel like they are being led away by the Lakers?"
"This feeling is really strange!"
The commentator's words made the Blazers fans on the scene feel deeply, and they also felt that the Lakers seemed to have always controlled the rhythm of the game in their hands.
That is, although the Lakers have always been behind, judging from the process of the game, the Lakers still have a chance to overtake.
Especially Ye Qingchen, he has always been able to calmly deal with double teams and make the best pass choices.
This situation has been deadlocked until the last 4 minutes of the fourth quarter.
After Ye Qingchen hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner, the point difference between the two sides has been reduced to 5 points.
This result made Adelman very dissatisfied, and he decisively requested a timeout.
This time, Adelman no longer emphasized the issue of the defensive end. He asked the Blazers' players to shoot from the outside on the offensive end.
Because the Blazers' inside scoring has far surpassed the Lakers, but the point difference has not been widened.
That's because the Trail Blazers players feel that they can easily score inside, and they are unwilling to try to shoot from the outside.
Therefore, now the Trail Blazers' offense needs to use more three-point tactics.
Even the Blazers players feel that the head coach's strategy is very correct.
As everyone knows, when Adelman put forward this tactical idea, the Lakers' opportunity really came.
Because this is the idea that Ye Qingchen has always wanted to instill in the Trail Blazers, that is, hitting a three-pointer is more cost-effective than hitting a two-pointer.
Now, the game has reached the last moment, and the Blazers came to change their tactical thinking, which would be a fatal blow to the Blazers.
It's just that they haven't realized it yet.
During the timeout, Ye Qingchen said to the Lakers players with a solemn expression:
"After the timeout is over, they are likely to choose more shots from beyond the three-point line!"
"So, we have to defend their perimeter crazily, so as not to let them have an easy shot!"
"Remember, we can let them score two points, but we must not let them make easy three-pointers!"
Ye Qingchen's words made the Lakers players nod continuously.
Now they no longer have any doubts about Ye Qingchen's arrangement.
Because after adopting Ye Qingchen's tactics at the beginning of the second half, they really narrowed the point difference slowly.
Although the shrinking speed is very slow, at least it is effective.
With the last 4 minutes left in the game, the difference between the two sides is only 5 points.
Then it is really unknown who will win the game.
The Lakers still have a chance to fight back!
After the timeout ended, the Blazers' offense did not meet Ye Qingchen's expectations. They actually began to pass the ball from the outside, looking for opportunities to make shots from the outside.
Seeing that the Blazers changed their tactics at this time, even Danzi was very surprised:
"Is the Trail Blazers changing their offensive strategy at this time?"
"Didn't they always maintain the lead in the score?"
"Shouldn't the last moment be to continue to use the safest offensive strategy?"
"They are now looking for opportunities to make calls from the outside. Do they want to punch the Lakers to death?"
"It feels like something went wrong with their choice this time!"
Danzi's analysis is correct, and the Blazers' choice is problematic.
Just like this offense, they are constantly passing the ball from the outside, trying to find opportunities to make shots from the outside, but the Lakers' defense has become tighter at this time.
Especially Ye Qingchen, constantly changing defenses with his teammates, always appearing in front of the ball holder.
Ye Qingchen's active defensive attitude made the Trail Blazers players very depressed. In the end, they could only pass the ball back to the inside.
However, the Lakers' defensive strategy at this time is different from before.
They will not let the Blazers have any easy scoring opportunities now.
When Drexler dribbled through the inside, he encountered the Lakers' double-team defense in an instant.
And when he wants to pass the ball to the outside, the offensive time is running out.
The teammates after receiving the ball can only make a hasty shot!
The result is of course iron!
After Ye Qingchen got the defensive rebound, he quickly dribbled forward!
From the corner of Ye Qingchen's eyes, he saw that Perkins had taken the lead in the bottom corner.
Quarter-style long pass!
The target is Perkins in ambush in the bottom corner!
Perkins catches the ball!
The Blazers' defense has not returned to the defense!
Open three-point shot!
"Shh!"
Hollow hit!
98: 96!
The Lakers are only two points behind!
The Blazers fans at the scene fell silent instantly.
With just over three minutes left in the game, the Lakers cut the deficit to two.
Two points is not even considered a point difference. If the Blazers can't make a hit this time, the Lakers will have a chance to tie or overtake!
Now, the pressure has come to the Trail Blazers.
Drexler's expression was rather dignified, he knew that the heavy responsibility of scoring fell on his shoulders.
Facing Ye Qingchen's defense, Drexler, who was holding the ball at the top of the arc, called his teammate Dakovos for a pick-and-roll cover.
With the help of his teammates' pick-and-roll cover, Drexler plunged into the inside.
This time, Drexler had eyes only for the rim.
Ye Qingchen was blocked by Duckworth, and the defender in front of Drexler became Campbell.
Seeing Campbell, Drexler's eyes instantly became determined.
I saw Drexler receiving the ball and jumping with both feet!
It turned out that he wanted to complete the buckle against Campbell!
Seeing this scene, all the Blazers fans at the scene stood up nervously, staring at Drexler's flying dunk this time!
Campbell was also filled with anger when he saw Drexler's move.
Previously, Drexler had been allowed to score easily in front of him, and that was all a tactical arrangement.
But now the tactics have changed!
Never allow Drexler to dunk on his own head!
Therefore, Campbell's idea is to directly overturn Drexler from the air!
Behind Dakovos, Ye Qingchen saw Drexler's flying dunk this time, and his expression changed instantly.
Because he saw that Drexler's take-off was quite sufficient this time.
Campbell is likely to be dunked successfully!
It's just that it's too late for me to step forward to help defend!
Sure enough, even though Campbell had pressed his hands on Drexler's shoulders, Drexler still slammed the ball hard to the basket.
Although the dunk was not successful, the ball hit the backboard successfully, and the basketball bounced into the basket.
The whistle goes into the ball!
Drexler completed 2+1 under Campbell's foul.
This result made the Blazers fans on the scene boil instantly.
The 2+1 this time really boosted morale!
The camera focused on Drexler, who also had an excited expression on his face.
Campbell's face was full of depression, obviously he had already pulled him down.
But he still smashed the ball into the basket!
This feeling is really too aggrieved!
Drexler walked to the free throw line and made the free throw easily.
101: 96!
The point difference returned to 5 points again.
There are two minutes and 30 seconds left in the game!
Byron Scott dribbled the ball halfway, and Ye Qingchen took the initiative to come to the top of the arc to do a pick-and-roll for him.
After the pick-and-roll was completed, Ye Qingchen turned around and went down to the inside lane, then jumped high!
Byron Scott throws the ball in the air!
Ye Qingchen caught the basketball firmly with one hand, and completed an alley-oop dunk on Duckworth's head!
101: 98!
The difference is 3 points!
There are still two minutes and ten seconds left!
Blazers attack!
Drexler also used the cover to rush to the inside and once again faced Campbell's defense to complete a difficult layup!
103: 98!
One minute and fifty-five seconds!
Lakers attack!
Straight and Ye Qingchen's pick-and-roll coordination!
Ye Qingchen cut directly outside the three-point line this time!
But the Blazers' defense was in place in time, and Streiter had no choice but to break through to the basket to attack!
It's blocked!
Capping from Darkworth!
Drexler gets the rebound and advances quickly!
Ye Qingchen followed closely behind him!
There is 1 minute left in the attack time!
Drexler took it easy.
He dribbles at the logo and waits for his teammates to come back.
Ye Qingchen took the initiative to step forward to defend Drexler.
Drexler knew that Ye Qingchen had a strong individual defensive ability, so he passed the ball to his teammates immediately.
The Blazers continue to consume offensive time!
Drexler didn't make a three-pointer until the time was running out!
Drexler's three-point shot was directly blocked by Ye Qingchen!
The basketball was slapped past half court!
Ye Qingchen and Drexler rushed towards the basketball at the same time!
There are still 36 seconds until the end of the game!
103: 98!
The Lakers are 5 points behind!
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