NBA: Starting with Jokic template

Chapter 168 Uncle is going to start beating me from behind
The moment the defense was led by him.

Harden suddenly stopped, then took two consecutive steps back, and he was once again outside the three-point line.

Raise your hand and make a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

This time, Harden finally broke his scoring drought.

7: 3.

"Beautiful! This double step back is truly a killer weapon."

Smith clapped his hands.
"There are currently few people in the league who can effectively break this move. When you are stuck in a stalemate, this move is very suitable for breaking the situation. Like now."

Barkley nodded.

"It's not too late to wake up now. If they really get caught up in a struggle with the inside players, then they will really lose the game."

The Thunder attack.

Westbrook holds the ball, waiting for his teammates to run.

"here!"

Hearing the sound, Westbrook threw the ball to the front right without even looking.

He knew that once Lin Chuan called for the ball, he would definitely be in position.

In the high post, Lin Chuan caught Westbrook's pass.

In front of him, there was a bearded man.

James Harden.

He himself was a little confused.

just now.

As the Thunder were running, they were dragged into the pursuit by the defense.

But how come suddenly, his opponent became Lin Chuan!

Lin Chuan grinned,
"Harden, I'm going to start posting up."

Before Harden could react, Lin Chuan had already turned around.

He used his back to support Harden behind him.

Feeling the incredible weight, Harden immediately lowered his center of gravity.

When being beaten by a bigger opponent, hold up their lower body, so that the defense will be more effective.

"Ouch!"

Lin Chuan was a little surprised that his first tentative effort did not achieve the desired effect.

I didn’t expect that Harden is small in stature but very strong.

Even more powerful than some of the power forwards he played against.

(such as Bosh)

"Then I'm going to be serious."

Lin Chuan reminded Harden to hit the ball hard, and the muscles in his back tightened and grew bigger.

He thrust backwards suddenly.

The audience at the scene had not yet reacted to what was happening.

I saw Harden lying on the ground, looking like he had lost all hope in life.

Lin Chuan was already at the basket, and he once again pushed away Asik who was assisting in defense and successfully made a layup.

"It was so cruel. The center backed up the defender and crushed him in an instant."

Smith covered his eyes and felt sympathy for Harden.

Barkley on the side smiled happily.

Bullying from behind.

Isn't this his favorite thing to do in his basketball career?

Harden was still lying on the ground.

I was hit by a sudden force from the center.

It almost made him unable to breathe.

Just now I lowered my center of gravity.

Lin Chuan's butt arched and bumped directly into his chest.

If his butt was a little higher, he would be sitting on Harden's face.

After being hit like this, Harden felt like his chest was about to break.

His teammates pulled him up.

"How are you."

Someone asked a no-brainer answer.

Harden rolled his eyes at his teammate who asked the question.

How can it be okay for a guard to defend against a center's back-to-the-basket attack?

Didn’t you see that his beard has become a mess?

The Rockets thought.

The previous matchup was just a sudden run.

However, in the next round.

Every time Lin Chuan received the ball, he could turn the opponent in front of him into James Harden.

Then came a ruthless post-up attack on poor Rockets shooting guard James Harden.

Facing Lin Chuan's back-to-the-basket attack, Harden was like a small boat floating in the stormy waves.

If you are not careful, you will be knocked into the sea by the huge waves.

He was knocked to the ground again.

Lying on the ground, watching Lin Chuan dunk the basketball with both hands.

Harden was completely helpless.

This went on for three rounds in a row.

The Rockets then realized the problem. This was not accidental.

But the Thunder did it on purpose.

This was clearly the naming tactic that Lin Chuan had made famous not long ago.

Hit the opponent's main scorer by switching defense.

Not only will it consume the top scorer's energy on the defensive end, but it will also make him lose his touch on the offensive end and start missing shots.

Just as they thought.

In the next few attacks.

Even Harden has learned his lesson and started using his old tricks.

Mid-range shooting.

But he had clearly broken free from the defense.

Harden continued to miss shots.

As of the first game, Harden has shot a pitiful three of nine.

If they continue playing like this, they will definitely lose the first game.

After Lin Chuan started calling the names and bullying the kids.

The score difference has reached 11 points.

McHale couldn't stand it anymore and finally called a timeout.

While letting Harden rest, the defensive strategy for this game was also adjusted.

After the timeout, Harden was hidden by the Rockets on the defensive end.

But the Thunder are still very patient.

Tirelessly running and switching defenses.

In the end, Harden was replaced in front of Lin Chuan.

"Double-team him!"

Seeing Harden being ravaged again, McHale on the sidelines finally couldn't sit still anymore and yelled at the Rockets players on the court.

Asik rushed forward, not only holding off Lin Chuan for Harden, but also freeing up Harden to grab the ball.

But they seem to have forgotten.

Lin Chuan is also ranked in the top ten players in the assists list this season.

All I heard was a whoosh sound.

The basketball suddenly disappeared between the three people.

next moment.

Sefrosa in the corner has already taken a shot.

He seized the three-point opportunity and expanded the score again.

At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder had already taken a double-digit lead.

Harden sat on the bench.

The whole person was out of breath.

He was frequently challenged by Lin Chuan.

Even though his body is considered strong among defenders.

It is also a huge drain on him to frequently face off against centers.

The second half of the second quarter.

The starter is on the field again.

Lin Chuan once again started the tactic of calling out names.

Harden was exhausted on the defensive end.

He also frequently missed shots when attacking.

The Rockets were unable to catch up with the score with only Parsons and Jeremy Lin.

At halftime, they were still trailing by 16 points.

This is because the other players on the Thunder team did not have very good touch either.

In the second half, Harden simply let his opponent go.

If you are switched, you should defend the original player.

This way.

Although he escaped Lin Chuan's calling out.

But it gave Lin Chuan more open opportunities.

Two consecutive three-pointers.

Lin Chuan expanded the score to more than 20 points.

From then on, the Rockets could no longer withstand the Thunder's offensive momentum.

The whole game is over.

Harden was bullied by Lin Chuan on both offense and defense in this game.

17投6中，只得到了13分3篮板5助攻。

Lin Chuan scored a game-high 33 points.

He also had 11 rebounds and 7 assists.

Of course, the most important thing was that he got 4 blocks.

All contributed by the stubborn Harden.

After the game.

When Harden was interviewed, he gritted his teeth and accused Lin Chuan of his evil behavior to the reporter.

It can be summed up in two words.

"Shameless!"

(End of this chapter)