From sparring to superstar

Chapter 234 232. Lone Wolf is Not Alone!

Hasty, too hasty, but Jordan can't think of any other way, so he can only follow what Li Ao said first.

Fortunately, Gentry replaced Odom, and he didn't have to do this kind of thing right away.

He is such a good-looking person, he really wants to maintain the image of 'excellent veteran'.

Back from the timeout, the Clippers sent a combination of Bibby, Li Ao, Jordan, Matt Harprin, and Geron Collins.

The Suns sent a combination of Marbury, Dan Marley, Penny, Marion, and Chacaridis.

The game continued, with Chacaridis and Dan Marley, the Suns' offensive and defensive performance improved.

Although Chacaridis could not make up for it, the 218 cm tall and 132 kg big center was under the basket, which greatly restricted the Clippers' attack. Even Matt Harprin was repeatedly scolded by the opponent's insiders 'Football Player''s powerful striker is easily deflated when he cuts into the frame.

Dan Marley, the current historical three-pointer, is a rare player who has hit thousands of three-pointers in his career.

After he came on the field, Marbury had better space to break through, Penny had more high-position support options, and Marion had better conditions for cutting into the frame.

However, the Clippers' offensive efficiency did not decrease but increased. Matt Harperin came on the field, Li Ao's flanks used cover runs, Bibby used Jordan's pick-and-roll breakthrough offense and Jordan's high back to launch the offense, and played more smoothly.

At 9 minutes and 42 seconds into the first quarter, Li Ao received Jordan's point from the right sideline, turned around and faced Marbury and hit a three-pointer. 19 to 18, the Clippers overtook the Suns by 1 point, and the Suns called a timeout!

The first quarter was almost over, and Li Ao didn't want to admit it, but their Clippers did become an 'opportunity' for the opposing team to form team cohesion.

This kind of thing is both an honor and a disadvantage.

Fortunately, they withstood the Suns' opening wave of offensive and overtook the score.

Marbury played very hard tonight, and Li Ao felt completely different from the two matches last season!

Last season, Marbury and the Nets have long been in harmony, but this year Marbury is holding back his energy to prove himself.

The most intuitive difference - not alone!

But what surprised Li Ao the most was Penny, who was already looked down upon by the media, fans and even opponents!
As expected of a super genius known as 'you can pick up the stars with your hands', after changing his style of play, he quickly integrated into a new identity.

Li Ao doesn't want to admit that Penny's support is better than him. When it is time to pass the ball quickly, it is fast, and when it is time to slow down, it is smooth and transitional. The change in rhythm can better sort out the team's offense. In this regard, he Spiderman Not yet.

During his college and rookie season, due to lack of ball control ability, he would always make quick decisions when receiving the ball, and he has developed a passing habit.

There is also a gap in game experience.

He can't change these two aspects in a short time.

But he is not in a hurry, he can learn and adjust, he is still young and has plenty of time.

If he really doesn't have the talent in this area, then he can still score!

But the better Penny is playing now, the more pity Li Ao feels.

This opponent reminded Li Ao of Hill who joined the Suns in the original time and space. He got the help of Thomas Carter and adjusted his style of play without relying on his physical fitness to maintain his health. However, Hill has Nash as a super giant teammate. , D'Antoni, a top running and bombing coach, and the rule that high-post areas cannot be used to defend...Pence's environment is much worse.

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Gentry performed a lineup rotation, Bibby and Li Ao continued to play, and Big Q, Odom, and Jaylon Collins played.

When Jordan returned to the bench, he saw Odom sitting on the bench with blank eyes, so he could only tear off the mask of the "kind veteran". After Gentry made the substitution, he found Odom and ordered After Odom came on the court, he was responsible for offensive rebounds, wing screens, and fast break counterattacks.

Seeing Odom accept the arrangement obediently, his eyes are as innocent as a college student who has just stepped into society...Jordan is convinced, Spider-Man is really accurate!
This kid really has something, he knows every teammate thoroughly.

On the other side, the Suns also made lineup adjustments. Scott Skiles sent a combination of Marbury, Rodney Rogers, John Wallace, Marion, and Jack Voskull.

Back from the timeout, the Clippers, who had overtaken the score, did not take the initiative.

As Li Ao expected, Odom did not play focused, which had a great impact on their overall offense.

In fact, he had expected this before the game. Once he encountered tangled things, Odom would become this kind of virtue, and there was no way to change it. He could only wait for Odom to figure it out.

Fortunately, under Jordan's order, Odom's limited attention was focused on a few things. Although he did not contribute much on the offensive end, at least he did not hold back.

The offensive pressure was all concentrated on Li Ao and Bibby.

In the last two minutes of the first quarter, the Suns scored 5 points relying on Marbury's 1 points and 7 assist!
Marbury desperately wanted to prove that he could lead the team to win. When the opportunity came, he tried his best to seize it.

At this time, Bibby's ability to resist pressure was reflected. He scored a breakthrough and scored two points, and gave Li Ao an assist on a cutting hook. Odom, Odom caught the ball and made a close-range throw, and the Clippers also scored 6 points.

The Clippers struggled to stabilize the situation and tied the Suns 25-25 into the second quarter.

But the momentum of the Suns has risen!
Marbury took off in the second quarter!

Facing the defense of Li Ao, Bibby, and Big Q, Marbury made 3 of 2 shots in a single quarter, including 1 of 1 three-pointers and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 9 points and 2 assists. !

Penny only scored two points with free throws in this quarter, but he made good use of the threat of Marbury's breakthrough points, with 4 assists in a single quarter.

Under the leadership of the two, the Suns scored 26 points in a single quarter, continuing the offensive firepower in the first quarter.

For the Clippers, Bibby and Li Ao rested for half a quarter. When Jordan and Odom led the team, Jordan basically led the team to rush alone. Facing the menacing Marbury and Penny, Jordan was obviously defeated. , Although they scored 13 points in the second half, 12 point more than the Suns' 1 points in the second half, they only scored 9 points in the first half.

After halftime, the Clippers trailed the Suns by 47 points 51 to 4 and entered the intermission.

After returning to the locker room, Li Ao took the initiative to find fault with Jordan, and the two began to fight each other. The teammates looked scared and happy, and the overall atmosphere was not bad. Morale was not low because of being suppressed and beaten. Gentrisson Take a breath.

Gentry is in a lot of pain now. The rules of the start are adapted to the bonus, which has almost been eaten up. The next game will not be as easy as before.

He regretted talking to Odom about the change of positioning... But for some things, the sooner the better.

Putting his regrets aside, since he had done everything, he had to bear the pain, and he focused on the game in front of him.

But in the face of the aggressive Suns, what should we do now?
Just when Gentry started to have a headache again, a handsome face appeared in front of him...

"Iron blood! Coach."

(End of this chapter)