From South China Tiger to NBA King

Chapter 214 James scored 61 points and Smart Raiders attacked.

“勒布朗·詹姆斯，在三节比赛里拿下了52分7篮板1助攻1抢断2失误。”

"This is the NBA playoffs!"

"The game is not over, the saga continues.

James was wheezing.

I feel so tired physically!
But I feel so good!

How long has it been since he played like this, James can't remember at all.

Fight against the best team alone!

52 points in three quarters of the playoffs!
That's what only the godfather can do.

What?Did the kid across the street do it? ?That doesn't count, he must have done it, mine is the real deal! ! !
James raised his head proudly, looking at the other side of the world on the Celtics bench.

Brat, want to defeat me?

Wait until I'm 40.

Although the Celtics fell behind, head coach Stevens acted quite calmly, as if what was going on at this moment was not the Eastern Conference Finals, but an ordinary regular season.

"Great, guys you did a great job, we got back into double digits."

"The victory of the game is ours in the end, you have to believe this!!"

The current Celtics 92:101 Cavaliers.

In the third quarter, although both sides shot off the charts, the Celtics still scored more three-pointers and scored more efficiently.

But these players were exhausted and all went off to rest.

I have to slow down, I really can't move anymore, the rhythm of the knight is really fast.

Especially Smart, who ran all over the court with James, felt that he was struggling to breathe.

Of course, on the other side, the Cavaliers players are equally tired.

During the timeout, James sat on the bench and drank Gatorade from a thermos cup.

Other players are also taking advantage of the rare rest time to add bananas or sandwiches. They also consume a lot of energy chasing and defending the Celtics, so they must take advantage of this time to add some carbohydrates.

The game entered the final quarter, and the two sides faced each other off the bench.

The Lakers' substitute group was missing, and Irving was replaced to lead the team.

Irving, Rozier, Caruso, Horford, Theis.

A lineup that can't be said, a bit awkward.

But the effect is not bad, although their offense is not good, the defense looks quite good.

Horford turned into a defensive gate and helped defend the whole court.

This is what he is best at, but his grade is old, and he can't defend for a whole game in a row like before.

Rozier pinches Clarkson.

Caruso clung to Korver tightly.

For a while, the third quarter was still a lively game, and in the fourth quarter it turned into a blacksmithing contest.

Both sides are frantically defending!

The Celtics players follow the principle that if I can't make a shot, I can't make your shot.

Of course, other players of the Cavaliers had difficulty scoring goals at this level of defense. The two sides played for a few minutes and only scored 1 or 2 goals.

"The two sides' starters and substitutes really formed a strong contrast. In this game, except for James, the rest of the Cavaliers' touch is actually very average. Except for LeBron, only Hill and Clarkson scored in double figures."

For the fourth quarter, which is in sharp contrast with the third quarter, the commentary is a bit dumbfounded.

"Here, if it was an ordinary playoff game, I would say that the two sides played pretty well and did everything well on defense. But after watching the confrontation in the third quarter just now, I just want to say, what is this game?" Son?"

"I believe that the third quarter of the game made all the spectators' eyes wide open. Fortunately, the main players of both sides are finally back in action!"

"Fourth quarter! 8 points difference! The game continues!"

Celtics 95 to 103 Cavaliers.

9 minutes left in the game!

The two sides replaced all the main players again, and the Celtics maintained the lineup in the third quarter.

It is impossible to say that the physical fitness of both parties can be fully recovered in such a short period of time.

When the physical strength is on the verge of exhaustion, in the next time, it will be a matter of whose willpower is stronger!

"LeBron, do you want to continue?"

Clarkson wasn't sure whether to continue passing the ball to James.

It's not that he doesn't want James to play, but James looks really tired.

The jersey on his body was soaked, and the sweat evaporated on the jersey to form waves of smoke, but his eyes were still shining!

"of course."

52 points is not my limit.

"Run! Run!" Stevens yelled from the sidelines.

The Celtics players continue to run!
This lineup system has very high running requirements for the Celtics' three shooters. They need to constantly intersperse, pick and roll, reverse run, and air cut to create space for Jianghu and Irving.

It's okay for Jaylen Brown, after all, he is young and vigorous.

Smart has just turned 23 years old, and his physical fitness is also very good.

The only one who is a little uncomfortable is Rozier. He has already scored 16 points in this game.

With 5 three-pointers, his performance is not bad.

But his physical energy was really exhausted, and his steps were a little staggering.

"Damn it, hold on for a few more minutes, and let me run for a few more minutes with these broken legs!"

With this kind of confrontation intensity, his physical energy consumption is indeed very large.

But he still ran a step slower, and Jianghu's pass flew past him.

Jianghu frowned. At this time, the pass must be passed in advance. Under the Cavaliers' level of defense, not passing in advance is equivalent to giving up the ball to others.

If teammates can't run....
In the next game, I can only rely on myself...

James advanced with the ball, and his possession of the ball was very stable this time.

Having learned from the experience of the first game, I would rather advance steadily and slowly than give Irving a chance to steal.

James blocked the defense with one hand, dribbled the ball with the other, and entered the three-point line with his back. The man defending him was Jaylen Brown.

"Boy, remember this day."

“This is going to be a day that goes down in history for you.

"Every time people bring up this day, you are mentioned as a background board."

James held the ball with one hand, but the words in his mouth made Jaylen Brown feel even more pressure.

"Damn."

Brown Ram gritted his teeth, stuck his whole body to James, and tried to predict his offensive moves.

In vain!

James holds the ball in both hands, shakes it twice in place, pretending to make a giant swing, the moment Jaylen Brown closes his hand, he takes a step forward and makes a sideways jumper!
"Shh."

Hollow into the net.Celtics 95 to 105.

Jaylen Brown looked back in despair, looking at the basketball in disbelief.

The image of this game will be remembered throughout his long career.

That day, he met a god-like player playing on the basketball court.

"Here it comes! A mid-range shot hit! LeBron James' touch is still hot! It seems that his physical energy has not been consumed at all!"

"54 points! James is heading for his career scoring record."

"Who can stop him!?"

"2+1! James hit the basket and faced Horford for a difficult layup!"

"57 points! The Celtics can't prevent him at all!"

Celtics 95 to 108 Cavaliers.

Jianghu returns to the Celtics half, respond!
Three-point shot!

The basketball bounced a few times and barely entered the frame.

Celtics 98 to 108 Cavaliers.

But on the next ball, James immediately ended it again with a scissors-footed mid-range shot.

Celtics 98 to 108 Cavaliers.

"59 points, James is unstoppable tonight!!"

The Celtics attacked, Jianghu stood in the left corner, and ran to the right corner under the cover of Horford.

Irving received the ball on the right to face Hill's ball protection organization and passed it to Jianghu in time.There were only the two of them on this side, and Rozier waited for an opportunity in the middle, and they all pulled away.

Jiang Hu did not pretend to catch the ball, and immediately took the ball and changed direction to the left.He already knows James' defensive style very well. To get past James, he can only rely on speed rather than technology.

If he hesitated, it would be difficult for him to get rid of James' entanglement.

This is indeed the case. James judged the action in Jianghu, but after chasing and defending, he changed direction a little slower and could only keep up with him from the side.

Jianghu didn't make a fake move, and forced a breakthrough in the middle to stick to James and took three steps.

When the teammates were all pulled away, Jianghu began to believe that "the closer to the basket, the higher the shooting rate".

If James is a little slower, he can't stop Jianghu from accelerating, and he can't get stuck in position.

Jianghu entered the penalty area and jumped up with all his strength, James followed suit.

Jianghu raised the ball with his right hand and took it back. He shrank in the air and took the ball with both hands and hit James. He jumped from the right side of the basket to the left side.

Thompson has also returned to the basket to defend, neither of them covered the world.

The action of Jianghu is very beautiful. After hitting the board, the ball bounced on the basket and fell into it!

Celtics 100 to 108 Cavaliers.

Jianghu roared, proving that he has a "heart of a champion who will never admit defeat".

In the next round, James made his own response again.

Dribbled to the frontcourt, faced Irving and pretended to break through to the basket, then broke through to the free throw line, suddenly moved laterally, and drifted to shoot.

A very difficult move, but he still scored.

"61 points! James made a mid-range shot in the crowd! The Jianghu defense is in place, and Jaylen Brown's defensive moves are also very clean!"

Celtics 100 to 110 Cavaliers.

There are 4 minutes left in the game.

"Take him!!!"

When it was the Celtics' turn to attack, Tyronn Lue stood on the sidelines and yelled that he didn't dare to let Jianghu fight anymore.

The lagging Celtics did not double-team James, but the Cavaliers, who led by 10 points, cautiously chose to double-team.

Although James' touch is still very good, if Jianghu scores consecutively, the game time is still enough for the Celtics to come back.

Jianghu held the ball, and just after halftime, James and Hill surrounded him straight.

Jianghu raised the ball above his head with both hands, and wanted to pass it to the inside. Thompson was already prepared, frantically going around and jamming Jianghu's passing line.

"here!!!"

When Jianghu was thinking about how to solve it, a loud cry reached Jianghu's ears.

Jianghu didn't have time to think about it, and threw the ball directly by instinct.

The person who received the ball was Smart, and his position was more than one meter away from the three-point line. Seeing this, Jianghu pushed James away, ready to continue asking for the ball...

Who knows, just as Jianghu pushed James away, when he looked back, Smart had already shot.

"Beautiful!" Tai Lun clenched his fists and roared excitedly.

Double-teaming the rivers and lakes and letting someone other than Owen take action is his goal! !

"Hold the grass, why did he vote!!"

Stevens on the sidelines covered his forehead, unable to bear to watch any more.

The people on the field didn't have time to think about it. The moment Smart made the shot, Jianghu, James, Thompson, Love, Horford, Irving, six of them sprinted to the basket...

Their goal is the same, they are all going for the rebound.

No one thought that Smart, who had made 4 of 0 shots before this game, would score this goal.

"Shu~"

Surprisingly, Smart scored this goal, and it was a standard hollow goal.

"Hold the grass!!"

"Cow, Marcus!!"

"Fuck, you're fucking awesome!!"

The cheers from the crowd at North Shore Garden caused Stevens to let go of his right hand covering his forehead and look up at the score.

Celtics 103 to 110 Cavaliers.

Smart scored! ! !

Incredible! !
Immediately afterwards, Stevens hurriedly yelled at the players on the field: "Team, double-team LeBron, don't shoot him!!"

James dribbled the ball and was stuck at halftime for eight seconds.I am leisurely preparing to spend time.

When Stevens gave an order, Jianghu and Brown did not hesitate to encircle James in two steps outside the three-point line. The two waved their hands chaotically and almost stole James on the spot.

Although the steal failed, James also missed the best opportunity to attack.

At the same time, with the help of Thompson's screen, Korver came to the three-point line on the right, reaching for the ball while running.

James was very smart. He didn't look in the direction of Korver, but looked at Kevin Love who also opened his hands on the left three-point line to ask for the ball. He pretended to pass to Love, and then flicked his wrist and passed Korver on the right.

He is really good at passing the ball. The moment Korver receives the ball, there is no defender in front of him, and then he shoots from the most suitable and comfortable angle.

Korver made 45% of his three-pointers this season. In the last round of the series against the Raptors, his three-pointers were as high as 52%. It stands to reason that he should score this goal.

In fact, he shot the ball very well, just right on the normal trajectory, and the ball entered the range of the basket.

Everyone thought the goal was scored, Stevens frowned, Brown began to spread his hands in frustration, and James was already ready to celebrate...

But unfortunately, the basketball that turned around in the basket did not enter the basket in the end, but turned out instead and fell straight down.

The basketball fell into the hands of Love under the basket, and he got the rebound before he realized it.

A black and fat little man has come to the basket, and with a heavy hand knife, the basketball is out of Love's control.

"Jiang, catch the ball!!"

The first time he stole the ball from Love, Smart immediately threw the ball to the frontcourt, and Jiang Hu immediately ran after the basketball...

At two steps from the halfway line, Jianghu caught up with the basketball.

But in order to control the ball, Jiang Hu had no choice but to stop. When he controlled the basketball, James had already chased him.

Jianghu didn't panic, dribbled the ball behind his back, and continued to dribble the ball to the left three-point line.

James followed closely.

"He's definitely going to get to the basket..."

This is James' first thought, because if the ball is his own, he will definitely hit the basket, because the success rate is high, and he can get two iron-blooded points steadily.

Even if the game is lost, the data will not be lost.

If you win the game, you will win both the game and the statistics, a win-win situation. !
As for how to chase the difference? ?

Of course, it depends on teammates to shoot three-pointers! !
Is it up to me? ?

My three points are not accurate...

Jiang Hu didn't know what James was thinking. He only thought about one thing, and that was to score as soon as possible, and use all methods to score as many points as possible.

Came outside the three-point line on the left, Jianghu made a crotch dribble, James opened his hands to defend, and at the same time his toes were facing the direction of the basket, ready to move in that direction.

Jianghu discovered this detail, and immediately made another crotch dribble, switched the ball to his right hand, and then accelerated.

James deserves to be James. Even though his body is very uncoordinated in this situation, he still forcibly reversed his posture, quickly changed his feet and continued to move towards the basket.

"The waiting is now!!"

The moment James turned around, Jianghu completed the crotch dribble and gave the ball to his right hand. In an instant, he took another dribble behind his back and gave it to his left hand again.

The moment he caught the ball with his left hand, he immediately retracted his legs and took off to shoot! !

And James...

He had already lost his defensive position, and he didn't know which corner he was swayed to by Jiang Hu. He only tried to seal Jiang Hu's eyes when Jiang Hu finished his shot.

It was too late to say it, but it was too fast, Jianghu's entire movement took almost a second, and he created ample room for himself to make a move.

"Shu~"

The basketball is like a sharp arrow, piercing straight to the basket.

"The goal was scored. The Celtics hit 2 consecutive three-pointers and chased the 10-point difference to 4 points. This is a very incredible sense of energy. Are they really going to come back?"

(End of this chapter)