NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 137 Double Step Back, I Can Do It Too (25)

"Snapped!"

This time, Asik jumped to the ball one step ahead of Linchuan.

He hit the basketball to his own position before Lin Chuan, who was not well prepared.

Jeremy Lin held the ball, dribbled two steps and then passed it to Harden who wanted the ball.

After receiving the ball, Harden gently dropped it.

Slowly dribble to the top of the three-point line.

He passed it to Jeremy Lin and asked for it back to reset his condition.

Facing his old teammate and former starter Sefolosha, Harden did not try to use the triple threat.

He knew that this defensive stopper would not be easily fooled.

Harden dropped the ball and started dribbling between his legs.

The basketball switched back and forth between Harden's two hands with his agile movements. Sefolosha became more and more focused, staring closely at the basketball in his hands and his movements.

There was a sudden change in rhythm, the basketball went from fast to slow, and then to extremely fast. The sudden change made Sefolosha's pupils shrink, and he involuntarily took a half step back.

Harden exerted force with his legs and immediately broke through in the direction of the ball handler.

Sefolosha is worthy of being called a defensive gate. He reacts very quickly. While retreating his right foot, he immediately sticks horizontally to Harden to leave him no space to shoot.

But everything was just a trap set by Harden for his real purpose.

When Harden saw Sefolosha breaking through with him, he stopped immediately and his shoes made a loud squeaking sound on the ground.

At the same time, when the ball was not between his hands, Harden used his right foot as a supporting foot, exerted force on his lower body, and moved his left foot more than a step backward.

At this time, the ball was finally covered by both hands. Harden used his left foot as a supporting foot and took another step back with his right foot.

After retreating twice in a row, in an instant, Sefolosha suddenly found that Harden was more than two meters away from him.

Not good!

As soon as the thought flashed into Sefolosha's mind, his body had already taken action before his brain.

While twisting his body, Sefolosha rushed towards Harden who was preparing to shoot outside the three-point line.

"Whoosh!"

Before the man arrived, the basketball had already been thrown out of Harden's hands.

"Shh!"

The basketball went into the net, scoring the first point of the game!
"What's this?!"

"What moves?!"

The two commentators exclaimed at the same time.

Nothing else, Harden's double step back is indeed the first time I've seen it.

No one had ever done a step-back like this before.

"Is this step back a traveling step?"

Yu Jiadu began to doubt his own eyes.

Although it looks smooth, this kind of movement looks like walking no matter how you look at it!

"I didn't see it clearly either. There should be a replay later."

After a moment's silence, Zhang Weiping spoke slowly.

"Whether it's a traveling move or not, this move is really cool, and it can create a lot of space."

"Yes, if this move is legal, I'm sure many players will start practicing it, and it may lead to a trend among NBA guards."

The NBA often uses whistles for superstars, which is mainly reflected in the fact that it is easy to cause fouls and traveling is not called.

The former is like Durant today, Harden on the opposite side, and the latter…………

There is no need to say more.

All I can say is that everyone who understands understands.

Seeing Harden perform this double step-back, not only the commentator was shocked, but many spectators at the scene also became agitated.

But they don’t feel how handsome or incredible it is.

But most people think that the referee did not call a traveling call on Harden.

"Black whistle! This is our home court! How can they call it black?" "Referee! Why didn't you call the whistle for Harden traveling?!"

"Our team will definitely file a complaint after the game!"

Hearing a lot of shouting and cursing coming from the audience, the referee of this game, Joseph Joey Crawford, did not react at all.

As a veteran referee who has been refereeing in the NBA for more than 30 years, his eyes are the ruler!

He was next to Harden just now and saw it more clearly than anyone else.

Signaling that the game would continue, allowing the Thunder to serve and attack.

Westbrook received the ball and advanced the offense.

The opponent is Jeremy Lin.

Looking at this player who is more than one size older than him, Jeremy Lin couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Although this is not the first time the two have faced off, every time he faces Westbrook, Jeremy Lin doubts whether this strong man is really a point guard.

He was nervous and his movements were a little volatile.

Westbrook instantly noticed Jeremy Lin's hesitation, and rushed to the inside, looking at the white inside player Asik in front of him.

Westbrook also became blood-thirsty.

In the penalty area, Westbrook exerted force with his legs and suddenly took off like a rocket.

"bang!!!"

As everyone was expecting, Westbrook suddenly appeared from the sky, hit Asik who was defending in the interior with his chest, and dunked the ball with all his might.

The collision of muscles made a slight muffled sound.

Asik couldn't withstand the impact and was hit by Westbrook's dunk, which made him look ferocious. He flew backwards and hit the basketball hoop before he stopped.

Westbrook roared after landing, igniting the atmosphere and making the audience forget the double step-back episode just now.

He walked up to Harden with a domineering step, stared at him for a few seconds before walking away.

"Westbrook's dunk was so cool and powerful that he even knocked Asik over!"

"But looking at the subsequent celebration, it seemed like he was venting his dissatisfaction with the referee."

"This is such a direct provocation. I don't believe he has no thoughts."

Zhang Weiping touched his chin and guessed.

"Yeah, it was obviously not a good dunk opportunity, but Westbrook still forced it despite the possibility of missing the dunk. It seems that he also thought that the referee missed the traveling call just now."

"Let's see if there's a replay later."

At this time, the big screen hanging in the center of the field also played the attack from the previous round.

"Speak of the devil, here he comes! Let's see a slow-motion replay!"

Yu Jia quickly stared at the screen, trying to find the problem with his footsteps.

"It seems... there is no problem at all. Harden's pass and footwork were very clear. He definitely did not travel!"

Yu Jiayi slammed the table to confirm.

"This move is really powerful. I suggest that any capable defender should learn it. It is a powerful trump card!"

Zhang Weiping also gave his comments immediately afterwards.

This move, which can create a distance of nearly two meters, is very suitable for shooting three-pointers at critical moments.

Many spectators at the scene also watched the replay of this goal and couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone started to make a fuss, and it turned out to be a mistake.

Harden asked for the ball again and slowly crossed half court.

Strike while the iron is hot, he once again used rhythm to create space and shoot a three-pointer against Sefolosha's defense.

"Shh!"

Score again!

Harden made two consecutive three-pointers, and the Rockets' morale suddenly boosted a lot.

Seeing this, Lin Chuan decided to suppress them.

When the ball comes, he will slowly dribble across half court like Harden.

(End of this chapter)