runaway point guard

Chapter 342 Stalemate

33-35!

The Hornets are still behind, but they are only two points behind.

"Attack! Get the ball!" Billups seemed unhurried, dribbling the ball into the frontcourt with a calm expression.

Then, the Hornets opened up their defensive posture, Zhong Yu defended Billups on the outside, and Ariza still defended Anthony.

Billups made a gesture, the Nuggets started to run, and the Hornets also ran, and the Hornets began to defend around the front.

This defense around the front is particularly disgusting, and Billups has no better way to deal with it. He can only hold the ball and rely on Zhong Yu to tentatively go inside.

Zhong Yu was nailed to Billups' side, only then did Billups realize that Zhong Yu's body was also much stronger, and it really wasn't a good choice for him to forcefully rely on Zhong Yu.

At the moment, he took a step back and planned to shoot a jump shot, but found that Anthony seemed to have a good chance, so he changed the jump shot to pass... But Ariza hit halfway, and the basketball was intercepted.

Ariza's defensive performance is indeed very good.

The Hornets started to counterattack defensively.

Their current lineup is almost born for defense, and it really worked.

Paco controlled the ball and handed it to Zhong Yu from beyond the three-point line. Zhong Yu controlled the ball on the right side and scanned his own half.Then, Paco suddenly ran out from the inside and stood on the bottom line. Zhong Yu understood and rushed from his vicinity. When the breakthrough was normal, the basketball was thrown from the left.

Paco on the baseline received the pass and made a three-pointer.

"Shua!" The ball hit!

Zhong Yu used a three-pointer and an assist to allow the Hornets to complete the overtake!
The score became 36-35.
"Beautiful job!"

The voices of the audience sounded loudly, whistles and applause, floating in the entire stadium.

The Hornets have finally regained their lead, which is indeed something to be excited about.

Then, the Nuggets made an offensive hit and the Hornets' counterattack was intercepted, but the Nuggets missed a layup and the ball returned to the Hornets again.

Zhong Yu controlled the ball and stood on the outside line. At this moment, the Nuggets' defensive center of gravity shifted to him. Ariza consciously came over to pick and roll Zhong Yu. gloomy.

This person's defense is still a threat to Zhong Yu.

Zhong Yu put away the basketball and took a step forward with his right leg. Kenyon Martin couldn't keep up with him, but a Nei Nei was coming in front of him, and Zhong Yu was caught in the trap.

He has already received the ball and started, the arrow is on the string and has to be fired, if he doesn't make a move, he will have to walk.

No one was watching Zhong Yu's movements with wide eyes, because at this moment, Zhong Yu was indeed besieged on all sides, and it was hard to imagine how he could break out of the encirclement of several tall men.

Zhong Yu himself didn't care too much, his body had already been activated, he rose into the air, and leaned over in the sky... If it was James, he could already block Nene under this situation, but he couldn't.

Zhong Yu skimmed across the sky, drifted past Nene, and came to a place where they couldn't catch up.The basketball is out of hand!

"Bang-cha!" The basketball smacked on the rim, and then bounced off the net lightly!
The Nets shook the basketball out, and by the way, there was a huge cheer that the audience couldn't hear clearly!Although this is not a slam dunk, Zhong Yu floats through the crowd, and the trajectory of the basketball across the sky is bright and wonderful... There is nothing more beautiful than this!

After a layup, the score became 38-37, and the Hornets still led by one point.

Up to now, the second quarter of the game is almost over.

So far, the confrontation between the two sides can be said to be lingering and relentless.For Nuggets fans, this situation is simply terrible. They did not expect the Hornets to be so tenacious.

Then, Anthony finally made a three-pointer, the Hornets missed a counterattack, and the Nuggets missed another offense. With 23 seconds left, the ball returned to the Hornets.

Zhong Yu came directly to the place near the baseline to catch the ball.

He didn't speak, but Evans, who served the ball, knew what Zhong Yu wanted to do. He passed the ball to Zhong Yu, and Zhong Yu pressed the speed to control the ball and advance to the frontcourt, keeping the time until 11 seconds left , He just went beyond the three-point line.

"Defend the last ball!"

With the score now 38-40 and the Hornets trailing by two on a [-]-pointer by Anthony, the Nuggets intend to defend the last shot of the first half and at least maintain a one-point lead going into the second half.

Zhong Yu planned to come by himself.

He used two consecutive crotch crossovers in front of Billups, but Billups was very dexterous, accurate in judgment, experienced, and stuck to Zhong Yu.

Zhong Yu didn't give up, sometimes it's all about being patient when it comes to breaking through, to see who can't stand it first and show his flaws and let the opponent catch him.

Sure enough, when there were 6 seconds left in this confrontation, Billups had a little opening, and Zhong Yu instantly accelerated and charged forward.

Billups was in a mess and retreated to defend.

Zhong Yu seized the opportunity to take a step back, and with 4 seconds left in the clock, he shot a jumper from outside the three-point line!
"Shua!" The basketball crashed into the basket neatly!Zhong Yu made another three-pointer!The score was overtaken to 41-40, and the Hornets regained the lead.

Next, the Nuggets' ultra-long three-pointer naturally missed, and the Hornets entered the second half with a one-point lead.

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In the first half, Zhong Yu scored 16 points and 4 assists in two quarters.

More importantly, they withstood the impact of the Nuggets.

In the locker room, everyone was laughing and talking, and Ariza was discussing some steals and defense with Paco.

Zhong Yu is also discussing with Scott.

Scott said: "In the second half, the Nuggets will double-team you even more crazy. At that time, you may not be able to find the passing route."

Zhong Yu nodded. He has experienced this kind of situation. Once there are too many double-teamers, he may not be able to find the passing route, and he will not dare to pass the ball easily because there are too many hands. If you are not careful, you will be cut off by others.

"At this time, how do you think it should be resolved?" Scott asked him.

"Protect the ball, wait for teammates to appear, and reorganize the attack." Zhong Yu replied.

Scott nodded.

In this kind of double-teaming, the opponents come from all directions. After they complete the double-teaming, they retreat quickly with one blow.

Of course, it is impossible for this tactic to appear every minute. This is a strategic nuclear deterrent force...

The second half of the game restarted.

In this quarter, the two sides are still doing their best. In addition, at the position of shooting guard, the Nuggets replaced JR. Smith.The Hornets took the lead in attacking. Paco controlled the ball and advanced to the frontcourt. Zhong Yu received the ball and made a breakthrough. Then, the first ball was double-teamed.

The flesh and blood are safe, there are figures in all directions, and the passing lanes are blocked.

Zhong Yu hugged the ball, put it firmly in his arms, and lowered his center of gravity.

A few people didn't dare to go too far, otherwise it would be very easy to cause fouls, but now Zhong Yu saw clearly that they were a little restrained for the time being, and forced to start.

Nene jumped up to block, Zhong Yu threw the basketball with all his strength, and was knocked down.

After all, his current physical fitness is strong in speed and coordination, and his strength is still not too strong.

But with such a throw, he also threw the basketball into the basket!
"Beep!" The whistle sounded!Not only did Zhong Yu hit the ball, but he also got an extra penalty!
"Damn it!" Anthony glanced at Nene, saw the latter's innocent expression, and felt that there was not much reason for him to be so angry...

So, he shifted his gaze, and gave Zhong Yu an annoyed look—this lunatic, this bastard...had pushed him to this point, and he could still throw goals and make fouls!
"Great job!" There were all kinds of cheers in the audience.

Zhong Yu played this ball very well!The audience also felt a breath of stale air being released from their chests by Zhong Yu.Seeing Zhong Yu being chased and intercepted by so many people, everyone felt angry.

And Zhong Yu used such a domineering and magical way to hit the ball and caused the opponent to foul. This kind of deal is too cost-effective.

"Damn Zhong Yu..." The Nuggets are looking at Zhong Yu very unhappy now, the score has become 44-40, the Hornets lead the Nuggets by 4 points!
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At the beginning of the second half of the game, Zhong Yu of the Hornets fell into the siege of the Nuggets.

Although he used a very domineering way to make them get nothing in the first ball, but after that, their double-teaming became more and more serious, and Zhong Yu's shots also dropped.

The ball was more transferred to the hands of teammates, and Peja hit two two-pointers, but this did not help the overall situation much.

The Hornets' offense in the third quarter was in trouble, mainly because Zhong Yu was strictly guarded by the opponent.

After returning from the timeout, there were 4 minutes and 15 seconds left, the score was 57-56, and the Hornets had just been overtaken by their opponents.

This time, when Zhong Yu controlled the ball and was about to make a breakthrough, the Nuggets were gearing up again.They just overtook the score just now, and of course they couldn't let Zhong Yu score again.

But this time Zhong Yu didn't make a breakthrough, but directly stepped into the three-point line tentatively, then immediately withdrew and shot a jumper.

Three point hit!

59-57. The Hornets lead by two points.

Zhong Yu's three-pointer is still amazing, but it was a bit off-point just now, otherwise the Nuggets would not be able to use double-teams to limit Zhong Yu to the point where the Hornets were helpless.

After all, it is impossible for their double-teaming to consist of a few people rushing out of the perimeter to prevent Zhong Yu from dying outside the three-point line.

After that, Zhong Yu’s outside jumper recovered, and the scores of the two sides rose alternately. At the end of the third quarter, the score became 67-67, and the two sides tied in the final stage of the third quarter.

Zhong Yu scored 11 points and 2 assists in a single quarter.

He scored 29 points and 6 assists in three quarters, and the Hornets drew with the Nuggets.The further the game goes, the more difficult it will be for the Hornets. It is still unknown what will happen in the fourth quarter.

But anyway, this last section will be very exciting, there is no doubt about it.

(End of this chapter)