NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 316 Battle against "Super Knight"

On the evening of November 11, the Lakers arrived at Quicken Loans Arena on time.

"The current record of the Lakers is 16 wins and 0 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference. The Cavaliers are currently 14 wins and 1 loss, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. The East and West are the first to play against each other. This game will definitely be very exciting."

Barkley briefly introduced the records of the two teams in the studio.

Kenny Smith went on to say: "Yes, it can even be said that the attention of this game is no less than that of the Cavaliers vs. Warriors."

For such a focus battle, NBA officials naturally arranged a national live broadcast, which attracted a large number of viewers.

Soon, game time came.

The Lakers' starting lineup is still the previous regular starting lineup, Su Tian, ​​Butler, Ingram, Paul George, Nance.

The Cavaliers' starting lineup has changed a lot.

Clarkson, Pope, James, Anthony, Love.

In order to defend James, the Lakers arranged for Butler and Ingram to switch defenses, so this game can be said that Butler played the third position and Ingram played the second position.

Clarkson and Pope were still Lakers players last season, but because they didn't communicate much with each other, they didn't come over to say hello before the game started.

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially began.

The jump ball was grabbed by Love, James controlled the ball, and slowly advanced to the frontcourt.

Because the Lakers retreated very quickly, the Cavaliers did not deploy fast-playing tactics at the beginning.

The entire Cavaliers team believed that as long as they grinded slowly with the Lakers, they could grind each other to death.

Even though the Lakers have the Big Three and Su Tian, ​​who was the MVP of last season's regular season, the Cavaliers are still full of confidence in James.

After James came to the frontcourt with the ball, Butler stepped forward to defend. George and Su Tian on the side kept an eye on James' movements at any time, and it seemed that they were going to make up defense at any time.

James did not start playing immediately, but passed the ball to Anthony, preparing to let Anthony play offensively first.

Anthony got the ball, faced George's defense, and made a three-threat start.

George and Anthony were teammates last season, but turned into opponents this season. The scene of the two facing each other was captured by a reporter in time.

Facing Anthony's three threats, George dare not be careless. After all, although Anthony is old now, he still has a lot of strength left.

After a while of probing, Anthony suddenly broke forward, followed by a step back and shot directly.

George's reaction was already fast, but he still couldn't stop Anthony from shooting.

Swah——

The basketball hit the rim with precision.

0-2
"Beautiful, Cameron took a step back and easily got rid of Paul George who was following him, and then made a long two-pointer. I have to say that Anthony is still young."

The commentator was explaining the game passionately. At this time, the possession of the ball had been changed, and Su Tian held the ball and advanced.

After Su Tian came to the frontcourt, facing Clarkson's defense, Su Tian did not hesitate and made a breakthrough directly.

Clarkson may still have some size advantages when facing other defenders, but when facing Su Tian, ​​his size has changed from an advantage to a disadvantage.

With a powerful explosion, Su Tian made a breakthrough directly and easily, and then used his excellent ball-handling ability to easily get to the basket, pushing Clarkson away and making a layup.

Su Tian's speed was so fast that James didn't even have time to assist in the defense.

The strength of the Cavaliers' lineup is still very strong, but in terms of weaknesses, there must be some.

Anthony and Love are both easy to target on the defensive end, and Clarkson and Pope on the outside are only at normal levels. The only player in the team's starting lineup with the ability to help defend is James.

This is different from the Lakers. Although the Lakers are also weak inside, the three of Su Tian all have good defense capabilities, and the Lakers clearly have the advantage.

The ball was given to the Cavaliers again, and Clarkson advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

This time, neither James nor Anthony took the initiative to ask for the ball, but they both pulled apart tacitly and withdrew beyond the three-point line.

Clarkson is protecting the ball while calling on Love to step forward for pick-and-roll cooperation.

Su Tian and Love often cooperated in pick-and-rolls before, and he was very familiar with Love's technical moves, so he easily bypassed the pick-and-roll.

But Clarkson's speed is also very fast. Even if Su Tian easily bypassed the pick-and-roll, Clarkson still rushed to the basket without hesitation.

Su Tian was fighting while trying to steal.

But Clarkson seemed to be putting all his eggs in one basket. Against Su Tian's defense, he came to the basket and barely made a layup.

Facing Su Tian's defense, Clarkson's ability to make a shot is already very good. As for whether he can hit it, it depends on God's will.

boom--

The basketball hit the basket accurately, and Su Tian turned around and received the rebound directly.

The moment Su Tian took the rebound, it also meant that the Lakers' fast break started at the same time.

After Su Tian took the rebound, he turned around and started the fast break mode.

But James reacted quickly, first blocking Butler's advance route, and then chasing Su Tian.

At the same time, George strode away to keep up. Anthony wanted to block, but the speed was too slow and George easily threw off.

When Su Tian ran all the way to the free throw line with the ball, James happened to catch up with Su Tian.

Su Tian has always been vigilant about James' speed and cap-chasing ability, so after James catches up, Su Tian directly collects the ball and prepares for a three-step layup.

James saw the timing and was ready to block the shot at the moment of Su Tian's shot.

But when James and Su Tian jumped up at the same time, James suddenly glanced at George behind him.

"not good!"

At this time, Su Tian, ​​who jumped up, did not make a layup as James expected, but passed the ball behind him, and accurately gave it to George behind him.

George caught the ball and dunked directly.

When George dunked, James just landed, and it was too late to stop him.

4-2
The connection between Su Tian and George gave the Lakers a temporary lead.

Su Tian looked at James beside him, and said, "LeBron, he's getting old, so be careful."

Su Tian's sudden trash talking made James stunned for a moment, but then James came to his senses, ignored it and just smiled.

The Cavaliers reorganized their offense. This time James held the ball and advanced to the frontcourt. It seemed that he was preparing to resolve the battle by himself.

Facing Butler's defense, James seemed calm and unhurried. He first motioned for everyone to pull away, and then let Love step forward to pick and roll.

With the help of the pick-and-roll, James directly initiated a breakthrough.

Regarding one of the issues of how to defend James, the Lakers' coaching staff has long discussed, that is, the Big Three play their individual abilities and help each other defend.

Just when James used the cover to break through the pick-and-roll, George on the side was already ready to go.

As soon as James got rid of Butler's entanglement, George went straight up, and James responded quickly. George ran to help defend, and James passed the ball directly to Anthony.

Anthony had to shoot directly after receiving the ball, but the Lakers' Big Three cooperated tacitly. When George left Anthony's side, Su Tian also started at the same time.

So when Anthony shot, Su Tian had already firmly occupied the defensive position, causing full interference.

boom--

Unsurprisingly, Anthony's shot hit the floor.

Nance grabbed the rebound and passed the ball to Su Tian who stepped forward to respond.

When Su Tian got the ball, James had already led Clarkson and Pope to retreat, and the Lakers couldn't start the fast break.

"We are not afraid of fighting in battle."

Seeing the Cavaliers retreating quickly, Su Tian slowly pushed forward with the ball, preparing for a positional battle with the Cavaliers.

For positional warfare, the Lakers will undoubtedly hold onto Anthony and Love to fight slowly.

After Su Tian came to the frontcourt, he directly called Nance to step forward to pick and roll. Love knew that Su Tian passed the ball very well, so he didn't dare to let Nance go, so he had to go out with him.

With the help of the pick-and-roll cover, Su Tian directly made a breakthrough and rushed to the basket.

Love wanted to delay Su Tian, ​​but Su Tian dodged directly in a light and small disguise, and continued to accelerate towards the basket.

Seeing that there was nothing in front of Su Tian, ​​James finally couldn't sit still, let go of Butler and rushed to Su Tian to help defend.

With Su Tian's vision, he naturally saw James who came to help defend and double-team, but Su Tian didn't pass the ball at the first time, because James hadn't completely left Butler's range at this time.

After James got out of that range, Su Tian hit the ground and passed the ball directly to Butler.

Butler caught the ball and made a three-pointer directly.

When Butler shot the shot, Pope also followed up and interfered.

But it's a pity that Pope doesn't have the same "defensive shock" badge as Su Tian, ​​and Butler directly hits a three-pointer with Su Tian's blessing.

7-2
At this time, the advantage of the Lakers is already obvious, but because the man on the opposite side is called LeBron James, the Lakers dare not relax their vigilance.

"The Lakers led the Cavaliers by 5 points at the beginning, which is so interesting!" Barkley seemed very excited at this time, as if he was playing on the court.

"Charles, don't be so excited, the game is only a few rounds, and half the game is not over yet, the result is still unknown."

"Of course I know, but the advantage of the Lakers is indeed obvious." Barkley said.

"LeBron hasn't exerted his strength yet, the game has just begun."

At this time, James' expression has begun to become serious, and James is obviously aware of the seriousness of the matter.

But James did not act rashly, but first exchanged eyes with the head coach Tyronn Lue on the sidelines. After eye contact, James began to advance with the ball.

This time James came to the frontcourt with the ball, did not pass the ball rashly, and first called Love for a pick-and-roll.

Just when everyone thought that James was going to repeat the same trick, James did the opposite and directly shot a three-pointer.

Swah——

James made a solid three-pointer.

7-5
The fans at the scene instantly ignited, and Quicken Loans Arena seemed to come alive again.

Su Tian, ​​who was on the side, saw James hit a three-pointer, and said something when he passed by James.

"LeBron, when did you learn how to shoot!"

James just glared at Su Tian and didn't speak.

Seeing that James didn't fight back, Su Tian lost the interest in arguing in an instant, and continued to organize offenses with the ball.

After Su Tian came to the frontcourt with the ball again, it seemed to be a replica of James just now. He first called Nance to step forward to pick and roll, and then directly initiated a breakthrough and rushed to the basket when Clarkson didn't react.

At this time, because Nance went to the outside, the space under the basket was very wide. After Su Tian broke through Clarkson, there was no obstacle between him and the basket.

James resolutely gave up on Butler and turned to defend Su Tian.

But the Cavaliers obviously did their homework. As soon as James started it, Pope on the side immediately added it.

But obviously Butler is not an ordinary player who only knows how to eat cakes. As soon as James started, Butler immediately made an air cut to the basket.

Su Tian's passing vision and passing IQ are at the top of the league, and a ground-hitting pass was accurately delivered to Butler who was making an air cut.

At this time, it was too late for James to defend Butler, so Butler directly and easily dunked.

Although there were only a few short rounds, the gunpowder between the Cavaliers and the Lakers had already been fought. In the next few rounds, the two sides began to gradually resort to various means and tactics.

Halfway through the first quarter, the game entered an official timeout, and the two teams did not widen the point difference.

Although the point difference has not been widened, the personnel must make adjustments.

For the Lakers, Ingram and George, Nance off Brunson, Kuzma, Boucher on.

On the Cavaliers' side, Clarkson and Pope were off, Hood and Korver were on, and James moved to the first position.

"Oh my god, LeBron moved to the first position. Is this going to directly match Sue?" Barkley said excitedly.

"Charles, please take a closer look, the Lakers' No. [-] position is no longer Su, it's rookie Brunson." Kenny Smith reminded him.

"Kenny, you made a mistake this time. Although judging from his body shape, Su Tian did go to the second position, but please move your little head and think about it. Who will be Brunson and Su?" The number one with the ball."

What Barkley said was well-founded, so that Kenny Smith couldn't refute at all, he hesitated and couldn't say anything.

After the substitution adjustment, James really became the team's No. [-] position as Barkley thought, advancing to the frontcourt with the ball.

Seeing that James was playing number one, it was impossible for Su Tian to really let Brunson play against James, so he quickly called the players to switch defenses.

After Su Tian made an emergency adjustment, Butler still faced James, Brunson went to follow Korver, and Su Tian himself followed Hood, ready to double-team James at any time.

And James was not surprised to see Butler still following in front of him, and he didn't call Love to come up for the pick-and-roll again, but called Korver to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

Su Tian could see clearly from the sidelines that James wanted to imitate Curry's style of play when he played against the Warriors.

It's just that, compared to Curry, Brunson's defense is not bad except for his height.

After James and Korver cooperated for a while, James successfully matched up with Brunson.

"I have to say that LeBron is an extremely smart player. He knows how to make better use of his advantages and play the game more efficiently." Barkley said.

O'Neal on the side complained: "Yes, it's just that LeBron should face Sue, that's really interesting."

(End of this chapter)