NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 69 Counterpoint Butler

Soon, the timeout ended and players from both sides played again.

Both sides have made lineup adjustments.

The Bulls took Noah and replaced them with Taj Gibson.

The Cavaliers replaced Thompson with Irving.

Both sides have replaced relatively short lineups, but the rotation speed of the defense has become faster.

Su Tian was switched to continue to face Butler.

Su Tian also shook his head when he was replaced after a few rounds against Ross, the restrictions were still limited.

Go back and practice hard.

The first ball in the opening game was still Rose, who found Gasol to pick and roll.

Love also followed Gasol from the inside.

Because the lineups of both sides have a certain projection, so once the two insiders are pulled out, the inside space looks extraordinarily empty.

As for the others, they all stretched to the three-point line.

Su Tian also followed Butler to the bottom corner and squatted.

Taking advantage of the slight gap in the pick-and-roll, Rose burst out suddenly, and rushed towards the inside with a cat.

Rose took the lead. Although Irving had sufficient physical strength, he was delayed by the pick-and-roll and did not keep up in time.

As for Love, he couldn't keep up with his footsteps, he just followed Gasol.

The Cavaliers were scored again by the Bulls. James could no longer paddle, took the basketball, and was ready to take possession of the ball.

The Bulls arranged for Taj Gibson, who had just played, to face James this time.

In fact, Butler is willing to face James, but Thibodeau thinks it is better for a forward to defend James.

For a swingman like Butler, it's better to deal with Su Tian, ​​a time bomb.

According to Thibodeau's research, Su Tian, ​​a seemingly inconspicuous rookie, is actually not easy to deal with at all.

Moreover, every time it came to the last quarter, Su Tian seemed to be pumped up, almost comparable to Butler.

Thibodeau didn't quite understand Su Tian as a rookie, so he asked Butler's defense to pay more attention to Su Tian.

As for James, he can only play wheel battles.

James' defense against Gibson was no different from facing Dunleavy, and he just rushed over.

For the Cavaliers, one of Love's advantages over Gasol is that the three-pointer is more accurate, and Gasol dare not let it go.

However, Love cannot be released, Owen cannot be released, and Su Tian is also specially arranged by Thibodeau, and he cannot be released either.

Then who should be let go, only jr can be let go.

Dunleavy and Gibson formed a double team and rushed towards LeBron.

However, jr is not easy to provoke, have you heard a word?

jr is not nervous, every day is an all-star!
Seeing that Dunleavy dared to let himself go, jr immediately felt dissatisfied, and moved from the flank to the top of the arc, and came outside the three-point line.

Just as jr was in position, James' pass came.

Catch the ball and shoot a three-pointer directly.

bang - swish -

Jr-Smith scored a three-pointer.

When jr saw that he had made the shot, his expression suddenly became arrogant, and the five of them walked back to the defense.

On the surface, jr is extremely arrogant, but in his heart: it's so dangerous, so lucky to get in.

In the next few rounds, the two sides contributed a period of offensive battles, because neither side was very able to defend.

At the end of the second quarter, the two teams tied 55-55.

Su Tian's performance in the second quarter was not bad.

上半场一共拿到12分2助攻1篮板。三分球4投2中。

But because the Bulls' defense is really good.

In addition, in the second half of the second quarter, Tyronn Lue played on the fifth Cavaliers, and Su Tian lost a lot of possessions.

Looking at the statistics, it seemed that Su Tian's performance was not as good as in the previous round of the series.

Some basketball commentators and commentators even began to question Su Tian: This rookie, is that all?40 points in the playoffs?
Some old fans: Is basketball already like this?This can also win the best rookie?

Emperor who knows the ball: I've already said that Su Tian can't do it, but unfortunately, you all don't believe me.

In fact, looking at Su Tian's data alone, even if it can't be called excellent, it definitely can't be called bad.

As for these people's comments, in fact, Su Tianqi's call was a bit high in the first round.

As a result, everyone's requirements for Su Tian will always be higher involuntarily.

However, no matter how good Su Tian is, he is still a rookie with limited abilities.

What's more, this is just a normal state, not turned on.

But these basketball media are still tirelessly targeting Su Tian, ​​and there is even a family media in it.

We commonly call these media "Little Heizi".

Soon, the intermission ended and the third quarter began.

Su Tian and Love were replaced, and Owen and James led the team.

Now Irving is the main attacker on the field, and James is taking a walk, recovering his strength while doing his best.

On the Bulls' side, Butler and Rose led the team. Butler was the main attacker. Rose, like James, reduced holding the ball to recover his energy.

The bosses on both sides are present, and the bosses on both sides don't make any moves, and let the second brother make shots.

However, the difference between the two sides is that the Cavaliers' third and fourth are still resting off the court.

The Bulls don't have so many players who can play, and it has always been a tradition to play the main force.

The two sides fought back and forth for several rounds, and the Bulls began to lose the rhythm of the Cavaliers' offense.

After all, until now, Rose has only rested for 2 minutes plus a timeout and inter-section rest, while Butler has not been replaced.

Both of them were affected by the lack of physical strength to varying degrees.

As a result, the Cavaliers gradually opened up the point difference with the Bulls.

Thibodeau called a timeout again.

Tai Lunlu also waved to Su Tian.

Su Tian ran over in a hurry.

"Su, you will play in a while. On the offensive end, pay attention to opening up the space and defending well. Butler is not that simple."

"Good coach!"

Su Tian tidied up his clothes and stepped onto the stage again.

Facing Butler, who had been playing the main role just now, Su Tian already had a certain idea in his heart.

Su Tian has been off the court just now, observing Butler's playing style.

I think I have a certain understanding of Butler's playing style, and now I will try it myself.

Su Tian also seemed eager to try.

The Bulls attacked here and gave the ball to Butler.

Butler faced Su Tian and took a look at Su Tian.

Before the game started, Thibodeau specifically told Butler to pay more attention to the Cavaliers rookie.

Said to Butler several times.

Who is Butler?Proud Lord!
Seeing the head coach chattering all the time, Butler obviously didn't trust him!

Can this work?Can't do it!
Then, blow him up!

Butler started the three-threat test, trying to mobilize Su Tian's defensive focus.

In fact, at this time, Butler's breakthrough has not changed much, but the breakthrough is the main one.

Rely on speed and strength, as well as your own hard body.

The lack of change in breakthroughs is also one of Butler's shortcomings.

But considering Butler's offensive and defensive attributes, it doesn't matter, he is still a very good player.

So Butler directly started to break through, trying to break through Su Tian.

Su Tian turned on the death entanglement and pressed against Butler tightly, trying to use his own strength to cause delay to Butler.

But after all, Butler's body is harder and stronger.

Su Tian was supported by Butler all the way to the edge of the penalty area.

At this time, the Cavaliers' inside line hadn't had time to enter the penalty area to defend.

So Butler directly collected the ball and took three steps, wanting to go straight to the basket against Su Tian.

Su Tian watched Butler jump up, and he jumped up too.

The two collided in the air.

For a moment, no one wanted to let the other go, and there was a brief stalemate between the two bodies.

(End of this chapter)