The strongest unicorn in basketball

Chapter 33 Veterans Don't Die
March 10, Palace of Auburn Hills.

At this time, the game has entered the fourth quarter, and the score is still anxious.

Six years have passed since the Pistons won the championship in 04.

Although there are naturally champions who won the championship in the team, such as: Richard Hamilton, Sean Tai Prince, Ben Wallace.

But the strength of the team is no longer what it used to be, and it didn't even make the playoffs last season.

But in the game against the Thunder tonight, the Thunder suffered a lot.

Rodney Stuckey, the 07th pick "Prince Key" selected by the Pistons in 15, became the biggest contributor to the Pistons' game tonight.

The reason why he is called "Prince Key" is not because he has a big brother father, but because the Pistons management is very optimistic about Stucky.

Even in order to make him the core of the reconstruction, he resolutely sent away the team hero Billups and let Iverson, who is at the end of his peak, serve as a substitute for him.

You know, in the previous season, Iverson had full attendance in the Nuggets regular season, maintained an average of 40+ minutes per game and scored 26.4 points and 7.1 assists, while Stuckey was only a rookie season with 7.6 points and 2.8 assists. Show 15.

Anyone who sees this scene will think that Stuckey has blocked a bullet for the Pistons management.

Maybe you really did it, after all, this is an ugly country, it's Detroit!

However, until this year, the reconstruction of the Pistons was still in the foreseeable future, and Stuckey failed to show the value of the cornerstone of the team.

However, tonight's Starkey is an exception!
Facing the Thunder's defense, he felt as if he had entered no one's land, turning the Thunder's restricted area into a public toilet, where he could come and leave whenever he wanted.

The reason why it became like this, I think all the smart book friends have guessed it.

That's right, Li Pu was still on the bench, and Bai Ade still got playing time this time.

Then he scored 5 points in 0 minutes of playing, playing extremely stable.

That's right, even if Bai Ade's performance in the first round is not good, it is impossible to beat him to the sidelines, at least a few more rounds.

However, Li Pu's excellent performance in the first game gave him a limited improvement in Brooks's heart.

But it is so limited that this game has to be played as a substitute.

In the stage when Li Pu played, it was indeed possible to effectively limit Stuckey's scoring, but the time was limited and had little effect on the situation on the court.

In this way, until the last quarter, the two sides still fought inextricably.

Li Pu stayed on the court until the last moment again.

The time was still the last 15 seconds, the score was 103:102, the Thunder temporarily led by one point, and the Pistons sent a sideline kick.

"Browless Hero" Villanueva stands on the sideline and prepares to serve.

Villanueva, who competed with Dakongyi for the starting lineup, also came to the Pistons last year, but ended up as a substitute.

What a lonely competition!

Stuckey stepped forward to catch the ball, and Westbrook quickly followed.

The two fought hand-to-hand for a long time one step ahead of the middle circle. Stuckey's head was pressed against Westbrook's chest. After a few seconds of entanglement, it was not until Ben Wallace stepped forward to pick and roll that Stuckey got rid of it. Westbrook's defense.

As soon as he got rid of Westbrook, Li Pu stood in front of Stucky.

Compared with Westbrook, Li Pu's defensive area is obviously larger. When he raises his hands, Stuckey can't even see the basket.

But Stucky was not afraid at all, not because he looked down on Li Pu, but because no matter who he was facing, he had the confidence to win.

It's a pity that it is good for people to have self-confidence, but blind self-confidence is not advisable.

I saw Stucky facing Li Pu and forcibly breaking through, but Li Pu let Stucky in without rushing.

If I can't deal with Ross, can't I deal with you?
Sure enough, after Stuckey broke into the basket, although he avoided Li Pu's block, he was interfered by Li Pu's arms, and the basketball smashed out of the frame.

During the fight, Da Ben elbowed Li Pu in the chest, and Li Pu suffered a secret loss.

Although Daben is 36 years old this year, his strength and experience are far superior to Li Pu's. The power of this elbow almost made Li Pu pass out.

In this way, the rebound was transferred to Hamilton at the bottom line by Big Ben.

Hamilton, who is also 32 years old, raised the knife and fired directly from outside the three-point line.

"For three!"

Basketball hollow into the net!

103:104, Hamilton completed the quasi lore!

This is the essence of a championship team. Veterans don't die, they just fade away.

Although their strength is declining rapidly, as long as they have the opportunity, they will show their fangs and deal a fatal blow to their opponents.

The Thunder used up their last timeout, and there were 6 seconds left, which was enough!

Back off the court, Li Pu saw Brooks looking at him.

There is a little melancholy, entanglement and reluctance in the eyes.

No, you are the head coach and not the heroine of Gong Douwen, do you want so many dramas?
"That, Prince..."

"Do not talk!"

"Huh?" Brooks was taken aback, thinking he had heard wrong.

"The team needs me at this time, whether it is rebounding or covering teammates! No one can do better than me at this moment!"

Of course, Li Pu knew what Brooks was thinking. It was an offensive round, and Li Pu, who was good at defense, of course had little effect.

However, Li Pu didn't want to leave the field. At the last moment of this kind of game, he would die on the field even if he died!
Don't think Li Pu is hypocritical. As long as he loves basketball, he will not want to be replaced at the last moment of the game. The difference is whether he has the ability.

And Li Pu felt that he had this ability!

"Okay, then you go ahead!" However, no one expected Brooks to agree so easily.

Li Pu thought it would take a lot of talking, but he didn't expect Brooks to agree so easily.

"If you don't perform well, you won't have a chance!" After finishing speaking, Brooks ignored Li Pu, but said to others: "LeBron James, you replace Sabo, whoever gets the ball among the four of you, Immediately shoot, someone under the basket will help you grab the rebound!"

As he said that, Brooks looked at Li Pu, and Li Pu understood: "That's right! As long as you don't make it, I will definitely grab the rebound!"

While speaking, he rubbed his aching chest, what the hell is your name Big Ben!
Back from the timeout, Westbrook served the sideline.

This is a bold decision!

After all, Westbrook is the shortest and most likely to be interfered with serving. In addition, he is also an offensive strength. His serve is equivalent to missing an offensive strength.

From the moment Durant came on the court, there were no less than two people following him, and he was not given a chance to catch the ball at all.

Just when Harden was about to catch the ball, Hamilton's appearance made Westbrook temporarily decide to hand the ball to Green.

But then, Westbrook quickly came to Green and made a hand-to-hand pick-and-roll with Green.

Relying on Green's pick-and-roll, Westbrook had space, however, he actually made a shot... a shot!
No, we are only one point behind, what are you doing?

So trust me?

As soon as Westbrook took the shot, Li Pu knew that the ball was too far, and he would definitely not be able to score.

The big book is like an old tree entangled in the roots, firmly stuck in the restricted area, not giving Li Pu a chance to squeeze in!
However, Big Ben miscalculated a little, this is a long rebound, and Li Pu's bounce.

Even though Big Ben got stuck on the inside line, Li Pu leaped high and overwhelmed Big Ben, and pushed the ball to the outside line, Harden's hands.

Li Pu did what he said, he really grabbed this offensive rebound!
Harden no longer hesitated to catch the ball and shot immediately.

Even though this is a two-point long shot, it doesn't mean he can't because he shot less!He's not Li Pu!

"Shua!" The basketball went into the net hollowly.

Time returned to zero, Harden beat the Pistons!
(End of this chapter)