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Chapter 94 The Free Throw Line Dunk

On April 4, the third game of the series between the Spurs and the Suns, and possibly the last game of this round, will be played at the Suns' home stadium, after being swept out by the Trail Blazers in last year's playoffs. , this season, the Suns once again face the fate of being swept away. Since the 29 season, the Suns have stopped in the first round of the playoffs for 95 consecutive years.In order to make a breakthrough this season, the Suns not only traded Anfernee Hardaway to assist Jason Kidd, but also persuaded Kevin Johnson, the greatest shooting guard in team history who has retired for two years, to come back, but the sky failed. The Suns will repeat the same mistakes this season.

After losing to the Spurs in the previous two consecutive away games, the Suns have been forced to the edge of a cliff, but this team has not lost confidence because of this. At least the current leader of the team, Hardaway, still expressed his confidence in interviews with reporters. There is no trace of discouragement.And Jason Kidd also decided to make a comeback in this game.

Although the Suns lost two consecutive games to the Spurs, it was when the team's boss Jason Kidd was unable to play. After Jason Kidd confirmed his comeback, the Suns did not have a chance.

The starting lineup of the Suns in this game also made a lot of adjustments. Kidd, who came back from the line of fire, replaced Randy Livingston as the master of this game. Kevin Johnson appeared in the starting lineup of this game at the position of shooting guard. On the other hand, Anfernee Hardaway returned to his familiar small forward position. After Kidd came back, Hardaway will basically no longer control the ball, as long as he concentrates on scoring. The two insiders of the Suns The players are Cliff Robinson and Sean Marion. The team's only big center, Luke Langley, was put on the bench. Judging from this starting lineup, the Suns still want to speed up this game and fight firmly. Boom, the players on the field are all players with excellent mobility and good shooting skills.

Popovich did not adjust the starting lineup of the Spurs in this game. Judging from the previous two games, the current lineup and tactics of the Spurs are extremely restrained by teams like the Suns. For Meng Xu and Duncan's move With an excellent defensive combination and a large defensive range, the Suns couldn't find a solution for two consecutive games, so Popovich's tactics are to remain unchanged and respond to changes.

After the start of the game, the Suns made an unprecedented jump ball. In this game, Cliff Robinson, who replaced Luke Langley as the team's starting center, beat David Robinson to give the Suns the first chance to attack. .Perhaps this is a good sign. After Clifford Robinson successfully jumped the ball, the Suns fans in the audience also cheered. You must know that since Luke Langley came to the Suns, facing the Spurs, whether it is David Robinson or Ty Duncan, he has never been able to jump the ball successfully, and Cliff Robinson, who is nearly ten centimeters taller than Luke Langley, has succeeded in jumping the ball, which has to be surprising.

After the jump ball failed, David Robinson quickly retreated with a blushing old face. Jason Kidd slowly dribbled the ball and hovered near the center line. While looking for opportunities, he also adjusted his state to adapt to the rhythm of the game as soon as possible.Originally according to the doctor's comeback date, Jason Kidd should come back after the 10th of next month, but seeing that the Suns were about to be swept by the Spurs, Kidd was so anxious that he decided to come back early despite the dissuasion of the team doctor.

In the first round of offense, Kidd was very cautious. After wiping Johnson, Kidd did not directly rush into the inside as usual, but passed the ball to Hardaway on the weak side.Since the beginning of this season, the Spurs' defensive system has become perfect. David Robinson and Tim Duncan sit at the basket, and Meng Xu defends the area from the three-point line to the free throw line. The three have a clear division of labor and assist each other. A breakthrough team will be deflated against the Spurs. With David Robinson and Tim Duncan sitting at the basket, even if they break through Meng Xu's defense, they will be taken to the ground by the two. This season, David Robinson's average of 3 blocks per game is the first time since he was injured in the 95 season that the average of blocks per game has returned to 3+. Tim Duncan's average of 3.2 blocks per game this season is also the first time in his career to break through 3 blocks. A team has Two players in the league's top five blocks per game are terrifying to think about.

After Hardaway held the ball, facing Meng Xu who was obsessed with him, he quickly passed the ball to Marion who pulled out from the inside. After receiving the ball, Marion chose to dribble horizontally, wanting to get rid of Defend your own Duncan.

"Sean, be careful." After Marion heard Kidd's voice, he suddenly felt a little nervous. At this moment, the basketball shot by Marion did not return to his hands. I don't know when Meng Xu appeared on the scene. Marion got behind Marion, who was all focused on Duncan, and the basketball was easily snatched away by Meng Xu.

After the steal, Meng Xu was so hot-headed that he forgot Popovich's instructions. After throwing away Kidd with the basketball, he rushed directly towards the Suns' half court.

As a fan of Jordan, everyone is familiar with jumping from the free throw line. In the past, Meng Xu was unable to complete such a difficult dunk due to physical limitations. After learning Mike Burr's S-level skills, Meng Xu's Jumping and staying in the air have been greatly improved. Yesterday in the system space, Meng Xu specially practiced five hours of jumping and dunking from the free throw line. Although most of them failed, Meng Xu still wanted to try it in a certain game .

After Meng Xu crossed the center line, he began to accelerate continuously. The figures retreating rapidly in his vision, and the whistling wind sounded in his ears.

"What is this guy doing?" Seeing Meng Xu jump up half a foot from the free throw line, not only the players on the field, but even the audience on the sidelines were shocked, and dunked from the free throw line. Due to his viewing and super difficulty, he rarely appears in real games. Countless players have tried this kind of difficult dunk in the game, but few people have really succeeded.

"Almost, almost." When Meng Xu reached the highest point of the jump, his head was already above the height of the basket. Meng Xu held the basketball with one hand and straightened his arms, visually measuring the distance ahead. It can be seen that Meng Xu obviously paused in the air.

With a loud bang, Meng Xu began to fall from the air, relying on the sliding distance, Meng Xu successfully dunked the basketball into the basket.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh" Meng Xu waved his fists and shouted to the sky.

"Dunk from the free throw line, I can finally dunk from the free throw line."

"Boy, you're too hung up." Avery Johnson, who was behind Meng Xu, quickly rushed up to hug Meng Xu, yelling unceasingly.

"Meng, remember what I told you." When the flushed Meng Xu passed the bench, he saw Popovich pushing himself against him fiercely, as if he had been splashed with cold water, and immediately recovered calm.

After retreating to half court, Duncan also rushed over, stroking Meng Xu's head while talking about the dunk just now.

"Tim, how many times have I told you not to touch my head." Meng Xu grinned, thinking to himself, I don't want to be bald.

"Hahaha." Seeing Meng Xu's funny look and Duncan's hands stretched in mid-air, with an embarrassed expression on his face, David Robinson smiled happily.

　Everyone knew last Christmas, and there will be another chapter tonight.

　　
　
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