359. A perfect shot!

The Trail Blazers sent out a combination of Lynch Hunter, Liu Xiu, Outlaw, Randolph, and Kwame Brown.

The SuperSonics sent a combination of Ridnour, Ray Allen, Radmanovic, Reggie Evans, and Nick Collison.

After the official timeout, the Trail Blazers attacked. Randolph played a low single on the right side of the three-second zone, stepped back and shot... The action was beautiful, but it was a pity that he didn't score.

When the Sonics attack, Ridnour and Nick Collison attack in a pick-and-roll, Ray Allen runs around the pile, catches the ball on the sideline, takes a step and turns around, facing Randolph who is switching defense, and shoots a three-pointer...hit

!

Ray Allen, who scored 7 points and 2 assists in the first half of the quarter to support the Sonics' offense, scored in double figures in a single quarter!

During the transition between offense and defense, Lynch Hunter still gave the ball to Randolph. Randolph chose to force the ball. After entering the three-second zone, he turned left and walked to the baseline. He brutally pushed Nick Collison away, took a step, and three seconds later.

The right hand hook on the left side of the zone with his back to the baseline hits!

52 to 43, the Trail Blazers continue to lead by 9 points.

Sonics offense.

Ray Allen caught the ball and singled out Lynch Hunter. He went straight to the basket to face Kwame Brown and made a layup, chasing the score to 45-52.

In the transition between offense and defense, Lynch-Hunter went to the frontcourt and continued to pass the ball to Randolph. Randolph remained a threat. Liu Xiu received the ball from Randolph while running, attracted a double attack, and then passed the ball to the lawless maniac.

High jump shot...missed!

Reggie Evans protected the defensive rebound and switched offense and defense. Ray Allen received Ridnour's pass and broke through. He attracted Liu Xiu to block the defense in the mid-range and then passed it back to Ridnour. The Outlaws made up for it.

Next to Denault, Ridnor's receiver kept passing the ball to Radmanovic, who took the ball and shot a three-pointer...it went in!

48 to 52, the SuperSonics played a wave of 8 to 2 to chase the point difference to 4 points!

With Payton out for more than 7 minutes, Ray Allen scored 12 points! Liu Xiu and Lynch Hunter successively defended Ray Allen, but the effect was not good. To protect Ray Allen, you still need to wear gloves.

But Payton played the entire first quarter and sat down. The rest in half a quarter was obviously not enough. Now his playing condition cannot be guaranteed, and it will also affect his performance in the second half.

Consuming Payton and making him unable to play most of the second quarter, this is Sonics coach Nate McMillan's strategy of starting the entire quarter in the first quarter. The Trail Blazers have actually discovered this in the first quarter, but

It's not like you can change something if you discover it. The Trail Blazers can only keep up with this scheming move by the Sonics. If the Trail Blazers replace Payton, Ray Allen will definitely attack hard in the first quarter. Can the Trail Blazers continue to expand in the first quarter?

The advantages are hard to say.

After weighing the situation, the Trail Blazers chose to take advantage first in the first quarter. The advantage gained is the advantage. Moreover, at that time, the Trail Blazers would also think that even if Payton was not there, Liu Xiu, Lynch Hunter, and the outlaws would

, can one of Derrick Anderson contain Ray Allen?

It's just that the expectations were dashed.

After the ski man hit a three-pointer, Lynch Hunter received the ball and glanced at the sidelines. The coach shook his head. He understood. Although he was worried, he still advanced to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Liu Xiu.

Liu Xiu received the ball, and the Sonics' defense was immediately affected. Kwame Brown came out to block Ray Allen. Ray Allen immediately went up the line to block Liu Xiu's pick-and-roll and then shot. Liu Xiu used the screen to break through immediately.

No hesitation.

Nick Collison directly pressed out to block the defense, trying to block Liu Xiu at the three-point line with Ray Allen. In a flash, Liu Xiu's Kobe-style rhythm flow breakthrough was combined with the bearded man's change of direction breakthrough in front of his body.

Very good, he deceived Nick Collison with a fake move, quickly moved the ball with his fingertips, pulled it horizontally, changed direction to the left and rushed inside!

Ridnour immediately let Lynch-Hunter go down the line to intercept, blocking a lonely place. The two of them stepped on the free throw line at the same time. Ridnour was very embarrassed. In this situation, I guess the referee would give him a handout as soon as he reached out.

A foul.

Liu Xiu rushed inside, grabbed the ball a big step outside the arc of the reasonable collision zone, and stepped on it.

Reggie Evans hurriedly recovered the basket... He wanted to rush directly through the basket when he landed, but it was too late!

Liu Xiu smashed the ball into the basket through Reggie Evans!

Reggie Evans, who was moving, couldn't withstand Liu Xiu's heavy impact and was knocked over. The referee's whistle sounded. Reggie Evans committed a blocking foul. Liu Xiu's goal was valid and an additional penalty was imposed!

Maurice Cheeks, who was in suspense for a while, immediately assumed a boss posture, and the coach from the opposite side saw this scene and started to scream on the spot.

Upon seeing this, the Trail Blazers' own assistant coach walked to the technical table faster.

8 out of 8 shots... No, Liu Xiu, who is already 9 out of 9, is the source of confidence that Maurice Cheeks has just stabilized!

Who doesn’t look like a football star?

Not counting the upcoming extra penalties, Liu Xiu made 9 of 9 shots, including 2 of 2 three-pointers, plus 2 of 2 free throws. Before the half was over, he had already scored 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal!

Taking advantage of the dead ball, the Trail Blazers made a rotation and replaced Lynch Hunter with Derek Anderson.

After high-fiving his teammates, Liu Xiu went to the free throw line and hit the extra free throw, 55 to 48, and the point difference returned to 7 points!

Maurice Cheeks made the right move this time! If they had been stopped just now, it would have been a huge blow to their morale. Liu Xiu could tell at a glance whether the shot was a goal or a dunk 2+1. They were defeated by the SuperSonics.

The team's morale, which had been suppressed by three goals in a row, suddenly rebounded and was even higher than before.

In the following time, the Trail Blazers and SuperSonics played back and forth.

The Sonics continued to show their strong offensive firepower, and Ray Allen took advantage of Payton's absence to continue his onslaught.

The Trail Blazers' team offense is inferior to the Sonics. There are not many teams in the league that dare to say that the team offense is better than the Sonics, but the stars are stronger! The one who stands out is... Randolph!

During the official timeout, the SuperSonics managed to stabilize their defense again, but Liu Xiu disrupted them with one goal.

9 out of 9! He scored 23 points at halftime! SuperSonics players are scared! No one wants to become the next Celtics.

The North Shore Garden Arena has become a place for scorers to check in this season. Even if I don't get 30 points there, I feel embarrassed to say that I am the leading scorer of a certain team.

But the Sonics really didn't expect that Liu Xiu, who had a 100% shooting rate, could hold back and focus on sorting out the offense. He would pass the ball when it was time to pass it and move to contain it. His first goal was to help Randolph score.

He started the team's offense...but when he was really needed to shoot, he stood up again!

At 10 minutes and 54 seconds of the second quarter, Liu Xiu caught the ball thrown by the lawless maniac and shot a three-pointer from a 45-degree angle on the right side... If the shot speed is just a little slower, he will be rested and rotated.

Lewis, who came on the court, was blocked, but Liu Xiu relied on his "talent: quick throw" to shoot fast enough. Lewis's bounce was limited, and Liu Xiu shot out!

And he got in!

Liu Xiu made the 10th goal of the game, making 10 of 10 shots, including 3 of 3 three-pointers, plus 3 of 3 free throws, without losing 26 points!

The score difference had just been narrowed to 4 points by the Sonics. Liu Xiu hit a three-pointer and opened the score difference to 7 points! Leading 65 to 58.

When the Sonics were on offense, Ray Allen stood up, stepped back in a single, and under the defense of the lawless maniacs, he shot a three-pointer... and it went in!

7 of 11 shots, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, plus 3 of 3 free throws, Ray Allen scored 20 points in a single quarter!

During the transition between offense and defense, the Sonics chose to flank Liu Xiu. The opportunity came to Derek Anderson on the wing, but unfortunately Derek Anderson missed two points.

With 31 seconds left in the first half, Ridnour advanced to the frontcourt to press time, not wanting to leave too much time for the Trail Blazers, who would theoretically make the final attack of the first half.

But this deliberately suppressed tempo style of play destroyed the Sonics' brisk offensive rhythm. The Trail Blazers moved forward infinitely + covered up defense and bypassed Ray Allen and Lewis. Lewis was free, but Lewis caught the three-pointer and was not in rhythm.

, iron!

Liu Xiu took back the ball as soon as Lewis received it, and it was impossible for Lewis not to shoot if he was free. Liu Xiu used Randolph to block Reggie Evans and guard the defensive rebound, and launched a counterattack!

Liu Xiu rushed all the way, and Ray Allen chased him all the way. Ray Allen's defensive awareness and unwillingness to give up on the defensive end were really good. When Liu Xiu rushed to the frontcourt, Ray Allen was still in front of Liu Xiu, and Liu Xiu stepped forward.

Out, Ray Allen gambled and quickly moved sideways, and he was right, blocking the space for Liu Xiu to change direction significantly!

Liu Xiu didn't panic. When he was blocked, he stepped forward, squeezed into the close range, and jumped to take a shot... Ray Allen tried his best to reach out and block the shot... just a little bit!

Liu Xiu's layup flew past Ray Allen's fingertips, hit the backboard, and bounced into the frame! 67 to 61, the Trail Blazers' lead reached 6 points!

The moment the ball fell into the basket, it seemed like you could hear the hearts of the Sonics players breaking.

There were 3 seconds left in the first half. Ray Allen did not give up. He wanted to throw another ball, so he quickly picked up the ball and sent it to Ridnour, the second teammate who came back from pursuit. Sometimes it is good to give up. Ray -

Allen was too anxious to serve this time.

Liu Xiu hadn't stepped back after scoring the goal. When he saw Ray Allen serving, Liu Xiu immediately pressed towards Ridnour... and actually slapped the ball down!

Ridnour had a short circuit just now. After reacting, he quickly grabbed the ball. The ball was grabbed by Liu Xiu. Ridnour reached for it... "Beep"... the referee blew the whistle!

The number of fouls committed by the SuperSonics in this quarter has reached 4. Liu Xiu just grabbed the ball. Theoretically, he couldn't shoot it.

But Ridnour made another mistake!

At the same time, there was a long whistle that ended the game. The SuperSonics coach shouted from the sidelines that the timeout had expired and the foul was invalid.

The referees also gathered in front of the technical stage and watched the replay, but the replay was very clear. When Ridnour grabbed Liu Xiu's arm, there was 0.5 seconds left on the clock!

The referee confirmed that the foul call was valid and Liu Xiu received two additional penalties!

Seeing Liu Xiu walking to the free throw line, the hearts of the Sonics players were not broken, but completely broken!

Liu Xiu made two free throws, the score was 69-61, and the Trail Blazers led by 8 points.

The SuperSonics had just received the ball and turned around before throwing it out, when the long whistle sounded again!
Chapter completed!