runaway point guard

Chapter 349 The Hornets Are About to Fight the Jazz

The so-called 'first contract in history' reached by Zhong Yu and Adidas immediately attracted widespread attention and onlookers.

Zhong Yu has also become the hottest figure in the global basketball world recently.

There are more and more halos on his body.

The Hornets are also showing a very good state going forward.

Unknowingly, the time has come to March 3, and half of March has passed. During this half month, the teams in the league have more or less obtained information that is beneficial to them.

In the game in March, Zhong Yu averaged 34.5 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game, with brilliant statistics.

Throughout the season, his average data per game was 35.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Although his scoring average has decreased, his other data have continued to increase.

The decrease in average points per game is mainly because Zhong Yu has also started to maintain his physical strength in a more planned way.

Some time ago, he scored more than 40 points in each game, and the highest score was 68. These games seemed to push Zhong Yu's statistics to the peak, but in fact, his physical strength declined very quickly.

Sometimes in back-to-back games, he barely persisted until the third quarter of the second game and felt a little powerless, and then his shooting rate dropped, and the success rate of breakthroughs also dropped.

In this case, the Hornets were also implicated by Zhong Yu, their efficiency was reduced, and they lost the game.

Therefore, Zhong Yu also felt that what he really needs to perform is on the big stage of the playoffs. Before that, no matter what the situation is, he should conserve his energy to meet the decisive battle at that time.

The Hornets' record has declined, but they still rank first in the league.

It's just that the Lakers chased after them.

Currently, Zhong Yu temporarily ranks second in the ever-changing MVP rankings in the league. James' Cavaliers surpassed him on this ranking after a series of long winning streaks.This season, James averaged 28 points per game, while also grabbing 8 rebounds and sending out 8 assists. The comprehensive James is simply jaw-droppingly comprehensive.

Under his leadership, the Cavaliers have also played a long winning streak. At present, there are two teams in the East and West that maintain a brilliant winning streak. One is their Cavaliers, and the other is the Rockets in the West. .

The Rockets are now on a 20-game winning streak...they have the longest winning streak in franchise history and are on their way to the longest winning streak in history.

Practice has proved that the Big Three of the Rockets this season did not achieve good results, but suffered heavy casualties in the middle of the season.Artest almost died in a fight with his opponent, and Yao Ming's huge weight became an unbearable weight for his slender ankle.

Zhong Yu told Yao Ming himself that he didn't want this old teammate, fellow countryman, and old brother to be injured, but people's fate has long been doomed, and if some people are going to be injured, it is indeed irreparable.

However, under the leadership of Tracy McGrady, the Rockets have achieved a magnificent 20-game winning streak, standing at the top of the league's pyramid and looking down on all living beings below.

They want to move a few steps forward to get out of the way of the old enemy Jazz, who has always been a barbaric executioner in the past season and ruthlessly cleared Tracy McGrady's path to the second round.

This season they are desperately trying to get rid of this opponent.

Although the Jazz team is not showing off this season, it has quietly become a team with a strong fighting capacity in the league when everyone is unprepared.Before Paul was injured this season, the most popular point guard was naturally Paul, but no one can deny Deron's strength.

As for the Hornets, their opponent in the next game is the Jazz.

The collision of these two teams, without exception, attracted great attention from the league.

Of course, if it was before Paul was injured, every collision between the Hornets and the Jazz would attract huge attention because of the '05 Point Guard Gemini' duel.

And this time, Paul wasn't there.

But there are still many people looking forward to the game.

Because of this game, Chandler of the Hornets is back!This is great news for the Hornets. The main lineup of the Hornets is returning one by one. Although Paul has not returned yet, he will soon.

Today Paul also sat next to the court wearing a suit.

Watching Zhong Yu and the others warming up on the court, and also watching Deron warming up on the court, Paul's eyes flickered with a strange expectation, and this expectation can be easily read by people.

This kind of desire is completely the desire for competition and victory. Zhong Yu felt a little embarrassed and said, "Chris, don't stare at me like that... I always feel that your eyes seem to be able to dissect people."

Paul smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry... I will be able to play with you in a while."

"Let's talk about it at that time." Zhong Yu said cheerfully: "Now you just watch me teach the Salt Lake people from the bench."

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The preparations before the game have basically been completed, the players from both sides have set up their positions, and the game is about to start.

Today's Jazz lineup is: Brewer, Okee, Deron, Boozer, Myers.

They have used this starting lineup for a long time, and it is the same lineup against the Hornets.

The Hornets, after Chandler's return, naturally formed such a lineup: Zhong Yu, Paco, Peja, West, Chandler!

The audience saw the starting lineup of the Hornets. Although they were not a member of the court, the feeling of honor was also rippling in their hearts.

Now it's the Hornets!

It's a pity, everyone took a look at Paul, who was wearing a suit and looked a bit bleak, and seemed to be able to empathize with his discomfort.

Paul is also feeling ups and downs-if only he is still on the court now!
But fortunately, the time for his comeback is getting closer and closer. If it is soon, he may be able to play again at the end of March!
At that time, with this group of good brothers, they will stir up a bloody storm in the alliance again!
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"Crack!" Chandler's first jump ball was very fierce, and he slapped the basketball out. Paco tapped the basketball, and Zhong Yu grabbed it.

"Be careful...the wound will recover soon." Zhong Yu said to Chandler when he controlled the ball to the frontcourt.

"Understood." Chandler laughed and said, "I just want to announce my return like this."

Zhong Yu personally dribbled the ball beyond the three-point line, and then the Hornets lined up their offensive lineup, and the Jazz began to shrink their defense. Brewer, Zhong Yu's old friend, also came up to defend Zhong Yu.

Brewer's defense is still in place, but after West comes up to defend, he doesn't have much ability left.

Zhong Yu rushed into the inside line like a gust of wind from his side, and it was too late for Brewer to block the center line!His speed is indeed elusive. Zhong Yu's speed shocked the inside line of the Jazz. Boozer, a famous anti-bone boy who can leave his footprints in the NBA, came up to defend Zhong Yu.

Zhong Yu threw the basketball high up, and the basketball passed Boozer's hands, drawing a high arc.

On the other side, Chandler understood when Zhong Yu threw the basketball, jumped high, grabbed the basketball with both hands, gliding forward with his body, and then!

"boom!"

A huge voice sounded, Chandler's first ball after his comeback was a dunk!
The audience next to him cheered frantically at the right time.

"Tyson! Tyson!"

"Welcome back!" A crazy roar came from the side.

Everyone is excited about this ball.

"Zhong Yu has changed a lot! For the first ball, he can choose to do an alley-oop to lift up everyone's spirit." Paul said with emotion: "And I also saw his performance in the locker room. Should be a leader..."

Scott suddenly felt a little dizzy. Of course, it would be a good thing for Paul to come back... However, it seems that some problems may also be exposed.

At the moment, Scott said: "Yes, Zhong Yu has indeed grown a lot during this period of time."

Paul looked thoughtfully at the teammates on the basketball court who were calling for their teammates to return to defense, feeling an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Then, on the court, the ball was rotated and returned to the hands of the Jazz.

Deron controlled the ball from the outside, hoisted it inside, and the inside passed the basketball back to Deron's hands, and Deron immediately began to break through.However, he was double-teamed by Zhong Yu and Paco, and Deron passed the ball to Brewer. When Brewer was about to shoot a jumper, Zhong Yu had already returned.

Brewer had no choice but to put away the basketball, and then turned directly to his left, intending to break through Zhong Yu.

Zhong Yu blocked him, but Brewer immediately changed direction and rushed towards Zhong Yu's left hand. Zhong Yu grabbed the ball with his right hand, and Brewer put away the basketball and passed it to Deron again.

Deron went straight to the inside and hit a mid-range jumper, and the attack time was only the last 2 seconds left.

"so close……"

Deron snorted a little, and at the same time gave the Hornets a strange look-these guys' defense today looks very good.

The situation became a bit complicated, and the Hornets started to attack again. This time, the Jazz's defense almost locked the entire Hornets.

Zhong Yu was also severely double-teamed, but thinking of Paul watching the game, he rushed into the inside line, facing several people's double-teaming, his body jumped high, and the arc of the basketball shot was high and full.

"Shua!" The jumper hit.Zhong Yu scored another two points.

The teams on both sides feel a little bit into a defensive battle.

But so far both sides have been able to score goals. This is because they both have stars and can break through the blockade.

The offense and defense one after another have become iron barrels, and the two teams are relatively fierce in defense against each other.

In the middle of the first quarter, the score of the two sides was 9-8, which was quite close.

And the scores are not high, the defense of the two teams has affected their mutual scoring.

This situation is a bit dull, but the Hornets still have the ability to control the audience for the time being.

(End of this chapter)