NBA Old Age Star System

Chapter 75 Tough Jimmy
At halftime, the Cavaliers were not only still behind.

Moreover, James will also rest for a while.

James has been working hard in the first two quarters to barely maintain the status quo.

Now that James is off the court, how can the Cavaliers deal with the Bulls.

Halftime ends and the third quarter begins.

Irving played, James, Su Tian and Love all came off to rest.

Irving led the bench to deal with the Bulls.

James was worried and wanted to challenge Tyronn Lue.

But Tyronn Lue thinks he can take a look first.

After all, Owen is still quite capable, not a soft persimmon that can be pinched casually.

Rose was staring at Irving on the field, and Irving lowered his center of gravity and wanted to break through.

Two players who are quite accomplished in breakthroughs are facing each other at this time.

Owen made a cross dribble, swayed to Rose's center of gravity, and changed direction in front of his body to break through to the inside.

Gasol on the inside was already ready to help defend at this time.

Just wait for Owen to plunge in.

But Irving didn't give the Bulls this chance. Before reaching the basket, he collected the ball and took three steps.

High toss hit the board shot.

boom--

Swah——

Irving hit the board with a high throw.

Irving hit the first ball directly, which relieved Tyronn Lue.

But James didn't relax. He obviously understood the state Rose was in now.

If you can't lead the Bulls to go further this year.

So in the future, either Rose will leave voluntarily, or he will definitely be abandoned by the Bulls.

The reality is so cruel.

On the court, Rose once again broke through Irving's defense.

Irving's defense is not excellent, and facing a breakthrough master like Rose, he is also powerless.

Rose galloped all the way to the basket,
Take off, catch the ball, pull the bar,

Swah——

Rose scored a very beautiful pull-up layup.

The fans at the scene burst into loud cheers.

The shouts of MVP came one after another.

Rose returned a goal, and the point difference is still there.

Then the two teams hit each other, and both defended well.

drop--

Tyronn Lue called a timeout.

Tyronn Lu felt that this could not go on.

The Bulls' defense is indeed suffocating.

Still have to be the main force.

Tyronn Lue replaced James, Su Tian and Love.

The inside line is matched with Thompson.

As the schedule deepened, Thompson gradually gained the trust of Tyronn Lue.

I don't know if it has something to do with Thompson's agent.

The game continued, Irving held the ball and gave it directly to James.

James got the ball unambiguously and started a breakthrough.

Su Tian watched the big shots show off their power, and ran away by himself.

It is normal to not be able to touch the ball for half a day.

But on the defensive end, Su Tian contributed his strength.

Not only to defend Butler, but sometimes to wipe Irving's ass.

In the third quarter, Su Tian's defensive performance caught many experts' eyes.

No matter in the small ball era or not, there are always people who like good defensive players.

What's more, Su Tian's style of play and technical style is the small ball style of play.

At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers overtook the Bulls by 71 point 70-1.

The ability to overtake is mainly due to James.

In the third quarter, James took care of everything.

Su Tian got a chance to catch and shoot the ball, but he didn't make it.

But, never mind, the fourth quarter begins.

Su Tian: I should have a chance to play in the fourth quarter.

Owen: I don't think so.

James: What are you two talking about?
In the fourth quarter, Tyronn Lue did not replace anyone, and was still the full main lineup.

It's considered a substitution, jr replaced Thompson.

Well, it's time for another individual to divide the ball.

This is how the fourth quarter begins.

In fact, from the perspective of Tyronn Lue, this is no problem.

At the critical moment, I replaced the five most powerful people, is there any problem?

no problem!

However, from Su Tian's point of view, it is nothing.

Still no hairball rights.

Su Tian curled his lips, helpless.

On the first ball of the fourth quarter, the Bulls Rose gave the ball to Butler.

I want Butler to play the main offense.

However, in the third quarter, Butler was uncomfortable being guarded by Su Tianye.

Now in the fourth quarter, Butler didn't know if he could break through Su Tian's defense.

Butler is also a stubborn temper, ready to try again.

Butler tested Su Tian's defensive focus with three threats with the ball.

Tried Su Tian three times in a row, but failed to find out Su Tian's flaws.

Seeing that he couldn't shake Su Tian away, he had to break through forcefully.

But Su Tian in the fourth quarter was not so easy to mess with.

Butler just dribbled the ball twice and wanted to start a breakthrough.

Su Tian attacked quickly!
"Ball Stealer" Badge Activated!
Su Tian successfully steals it!

After a successful steal, Su Tian dribbled the ball and ran forward quickly.

Butler hurried after him.

When Su Tian came all the way to the Bulls basket, only Butler chased him to the frontcourt.

Su Tian made a quick layup.

Su Tian successfully played a steal.

73-70, the Cavaliers led by 3 points.

Rose no longer gave Butler this time, and held the ball to prepare for singles.

Rose first signaled to Butler, asking Butler to pull away and take Su Tian away.

Then Rose broke out suddenly and easily broke through Irving's defense.

Leading Irving all the way to the basket, he also made a reverse basket.

The point difference returned to one point.

The slight difference in points made the audience so hooked that they didn't dare to go to the bathroom.

When it was the Cavaliers' turn to attack, James took the ball from Irving.

At critical moments, James is still more willing to put the ball in his own hands.

James started a breakthrough, and within two steps of rushing in, Dunleavy and Gibson's double-team came.

James hurried to find his teammates.

But the Bulls' defensive rotation is also quick.

James didn't find the right timing for the pass.

Seeing this, Su Tian hurried to James' direction.

Until Su Tian ran beyond the three-point line on James' side, he finally received a pass from James.

But the time was running out, so Su Tian had no choice but to act quickly.

boom--

Swah——

Su Tian was very lucky to hit the net with a three-pointer.

Su Tian breathed a sigh of relief.

James stepped forward and gave Su Tian a high-five, "Good shot."

76-72, the Cavaliers lead by 4 points.

Su Tian scored 5 points in a row, and Butler was a little upset.

So Butler took the initiative to ask Rose for the ball this time.

Rose hesitated, but passed the ball anyway.

Butler called the Gasol pick-and-roll this time.

Butler opened the breakthrough with the help of Gasol's pick-and-roll.

Su Tian was delayed by the pick-and-roll for two seconds, and then entangled Butler again.

Su Tian gave Butler strength. Su Tian's strength was not physical confrontation.

After all, Su Tian also knew that in terms of physical fitness, he was still inferior to Butler at this stage.

Su Tian's upper strength is a small move of the "Stockton" brand.

Butler felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, and his movements inevitably stopped.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Tian went to pick out the ball again.

Butler also lost his temper, covering the ball with both hands and waving his elbows.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Su Tian quickly stepped back half a step to avoid being elbowed.

Butler saw the timing of Su Tian's retreat and shot directly.

Swah——

Butler made an unconventional long two-pointer.

76-74, the Cavaliers lead by 2 points.

And there are 8 minutes left in the game.

(End of this chapter)