NBA: I'm really the Chosen One

Chapter 124 Inspiration
Aldridge was 6 of 1, Roy was 7 of 2, and Jared Jack was 6 of 2 with a depressed expression. The Rockets' perimeter defense team is a nightmare for all perimeters. Even Li Zheng, who has no dead ends in offense, faces Billups, The siege of Shane Battier and Prince still seemed a bit embarrassing.

They struggled so much, and most desperately they didn't even know how to adjust.

"What are you doing with a sad face?" Li Zheng tried to catch his breath, looked at the frustrated players and said, "Isn't it just missing penalties? Even if you miss 10 shots, I will give you the 11th when you have space. Yours."

"Because you are the reason the team keeps winning, they call me a miracle, but you are a miracle in my eyes." Li Zheng said with a relaxed expression.

"Trust me, I assure you that victory belongs to us." Li Zheng stood up and stretched out his fists. Roy, Aldridge, Fernandez, Jack, Outlaw, and everyone put their fists on Li Zheng's.

McMillan clapped his palms vigorously, inspiring these united and brave young people. The victory of this game is both important and unimportant. Compared with the victory or loss of a single game, Li Zheng's improved leadership made him more happy.

The second half of the game begins.

The Blazers were 42 points behind 48 to 6.

Blake's task is to bring the ball across the half court. The ultimate slow-paced team like the Rockets will pull all teams into the rhythm of positional warfare, and Billups can minimize the opponent's sense of presence, so Blake resolutely gave up the right to organize and handed over the ball to Li Zheng.

Li Zheng is now the core organizer of the outside line. Roy and Blake are actively running on the outside line, ready to make a shot at any time.

The defensive area of ​​Prince and Battier's two great defenders is a bit too scary. The most common scene in the first half is that one of them just defended Li Zheng, and when Li Zheng took the ball, he could reach out and interfere with the open shot. As a Trail Blazers player, the Rockets' defense idea is very simple, which is to cut the connection between Li Zheng and other players.

The Rockets did not allow Li Zheng to play singles. On the offensive end, Li Zheng still attracts double-teams. Billups, Prince, and Battier will double-team Li Zheng in the form of two-two combinations, and may be released when necessary. The Blazers played inside and asked Yao Ming to play first and second to buy time for them.

It has to be said that Adelman has developed an effective defensive system in a short period of time. He is by no means a formula coach who only has one system as described by the media. This defensive lineup is almost built with outside players as the core of the team. The team's worst nightmare.

Bryant made 32 of 11 shots and scored 25 points.

McGrady made 27 of 9 shots and scored 23 points.

Anthony made 17 of 6 shots and scored only 18 points.

Iverson made 31 of 11 shots and scored 24 points.

James made 21 of 10 shots and scored 26 points. If it weren't for 3 empty baskets in garbage time, James' shooting percentage would be very ugly.

These outside scorers at the top of the scoring list are like encountering a nemesis when they meet the Rockets. Yao Ming is on the inside for a round of breakthroughs. Standing at [-] meters tall, he is a wall; There are three perimeter-sweeping defenders with different defensive styles but each with unique skills. No one thought that Adelman's standing at the top of the league again was not due to Princeton, but to defense.

Li Zheng, the top scoring player, had his efficiency greatly reduced in the first half. 16 of 7 shots, which is a very good shooting percentage for other outsiders, is already considered very strong for Li Zheng. The most terrifying thing is Li Zheng Had to digest a lot of possessions. The defensive strength of the Rockets' outside line made it almost difficult for the Blazers' outside players to shoot. The Rockets even hit the Blazers with several 24s violations. Forced termination.

Even the Rockets are amazed at Li Zheng's amazing competitive state at home. Li Zheng will be followed by one of Battier and Prince all the way without the ball. Good hit rate, I have to say that Li Zheng's strength has convinced many fans.

Although the league consciously praised Li Zheng, it did not invest a lot of energy and funds in Li Zheng, because Li Zheng's style of play, performance, and good image off the field did not require the strong support of the league. Increased publicity for players such as Kobe, James, Anthony, and Iverson, hoping to create more suitable opponents for Li Zheng. This year's whistle in the league is surprisingly fair, and the handling of stepping feet and black elbows It has increased a lot, encourages physical confrontation, and strictly controls body whistle. This year's game fluency is the best in the past five years.

The changes in the NBA have also attracted more players to pay attention to the game. This year, the first stage of the All-Star promotion league has received votes from nearly 120 million viewers. After conversion, this year's All-Star vote champion is very likely to reach 500 million or even 600 million. Star vote.

David Stern is satisfied with the development of the league. The arrival of Li Zheng not only provides a more exciting game, he is also a catfish that encourages other players to improve continuously. James, Kobe, Wade, Anthony, Iverson rookie, Mesozoic, Old people, inheritance and sublimation, these things are fans' favorite elements.

Yao Ming sits on Adelaide, turns around easily and hooks freehand, showing the skills of a traditional center forward. The ball falls into the net easily. After scoring, Yao Ming doesn't even celebrate, showing a serious look and directing his teammates to return to defense. This humble and low-key The big man has shown amazing leadership.

In the Rockets' locker room, Billups sits in the formation to stabilize the morale of the army. Yao Ming took the initiative to show his favor to Billups on the first day of his arrival. The leader of this team, Yao Ming, firmly announced to the media that Billups was the leader of their locker room.

Yao Ming's Huaguo wisdom not only allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the NBA, but the Rockets' civil strife did not have the slightest impact on the team's combat effectiveness. They were closely united next to Yao Ming and Billups, fully shining.

Li Zheng was holding his jersey in his mouth. He could feel his physical strength passing away rapidly. The decline of all attributes caused him to spend more physical strength to complete the expected actions, and the lack of physical strength limit made the original bad situation worse. Yao Ming and the Rockets Perhaps the last opponent Li Zheng wants to meet in the league.

I have also tried singles and organized a team. For the first time, Li Zheng had the idea of ​​not knowing how to win. For the sake of reputation and statistics, Li Zheng can of course get a good-looking stat now, and then throw the blame to the pioneer after the game. Or the weak inside line or the cold outside line, let the fans lament the teammate CBA, Li Zheng tried his best.

Li Zheng wiped the sweat off his face, that kind of basketball is too boring, think about what LeBron James would do. LeBron James actually appeared in Li Zheng's mind, as his complete opposite, the enemy chosen by God for life , It should not be too much to find some inspiration in James.

"Let's start by killing the score." Li Zheng silently said to himself, if he doesn't want to waste time to score points, then he must keep the game in suspense forever.

(End of this chapter)