But here the two guns still took over the game. McCrum also knew that he felt explosive in this game, so he simply didn't use the pick-and-roll and just hit it hard. Swipe~Hit the facial shot!!! Butler really has no way to do this.
Planting the ball, even if it is his flaw, he tried his best, that's all. It is not unreasonable to say that he is a poor man's version of Leonard.
Still 6 points.
The Lakers played in singles from the outside. Butler caused a foul and made 1 of 2 free throws.
There were still 5 points left. No, he turned to the other side and committed a foul. He made 2 of 2 free throws.
7 points.
Butler of the Lakers seems to have not played such a consistent one-on-one game for a long time, so he is a bit unskilled. His shooting percentage tonight is not good. He has made a total of 6 goals so far. He is 6 of 20 from the field.
, the shooting rate is only 30%. If this is facing the Celtics, the Pistons, the Peak Spurs, that kind of defensive team, forget it, facing the Trail Blazers with such a shooting rate, it is really not good-looking.
The person defending him is much shorter than him.
It was Tang Qian again, who got the rebound and came up strong...succeeded again with 2+1.
It was still 4 points, which made the head coach of the Trail Blazers shout loudly on the side: If it doesn't work, just commit a foul!
Yes, instead of giving away 2 points and adding penalties, it would be better to let him in from the beginning or take free throws. Anyway, the number of fouls on the Trail Blazers is not high now, and no one has the problem of too many fouls.
The ball finally missed the target. The Lakers protected the rebound. Tang Qian was in the low post. The basketball was taken away as soon as it entered. The Lakers' passing intention was too obvious.
Fortunately, it was a foul ball and the opponent's McCollum hit it, giving the Lakers a chance to serve.
The Lakers were too obsessed with Tang Qian, and Tang Qian was also too obsessed with playing by himself during this period. He basically didn't even have much teamwork. He only wanted to get the ball for himself and then attack the difficulties individually. The playoffs require superstar moments, but absolutely
It's not always the superstar who acts recklessly. This is a different thing. Butler dribbled the ball, but still missed, and the rebound was taken by Ariza. Ariza ran to the baseline and saw an opportunity, and he also made a three-pointer!
Bang~ The Trail Blazers' basket seemed to be covered tonight, which made the Lakers' long-range shooting percentage really ugly. But it was Tang Qian who once again struggled to grab the rebound.
The Trail Blazers reacted very quickly this time, without hesitation at all, and took action directly. Anyway, they would foul if they couldn't do it, and they would never give him a chance to get up.
Tang Qian went to the free throw line and made 1 of 2 free throws. He was still short of 3 points. Just when he was thinking that he only had 3 points, Lillard on the opposite side actually hit a super long three-pointer! Look at the distance of this ball.
, Darling, it must be about 28 feet, more than one meter beyond the three-point line. Rondo was also fooled, thinking that you can also make this shot???
I feel like I'm in that place and I can't even make a shot if you ask me to.
Nonsense, if Rondo had Lillard's three-point range and shooting skills, he wouldn't be at his current level at all. Even now, he has worked hard to practice open three-pointers, and they can only be open. Want to
Facial shots or forced shots are things that you don’t have to think about at all. This ball is scored, and it is still 6 points. It seems that the opponent has controlled these 6 points, making it difficult for the Lakers to catch up. Every time, is it good?
If it is easily narrowed, the opponent will hit a three-pointer to widen the score difference again.
This time Tang Qian finally came down from the low post, received Butler's breakthrough pass, raised his hand and smashed it. In this situation, the Trail Blazers' insiders didn't even have the intention to defend. Because No. 29 was pulled up like this, now
Not to mention their height and size, even the Clippers' DeAndre Jordan and Howard at their peak would probably be put on a "face-and-button show."
The impact was too terrible, and it was just for the sake of being abused. If you don't wait, you'd have to pay a foul. It's not worth it.
Therefore, Tang Qian's dunk was given a "green light" by his opponent.
Still 4 points away.
At this time, Larry Brown still showed his skill and made a sudden attack on the line. Very suddenly, he directly let go of McCrum and forced a double-team on Lillard. Rondo also used a little trick on this ball, a little
He used his long arm to push Lillard, and cooperated with Butler to end Lillard's possession of the ball, making it easier for the offensive team to switch offense and defense.
Lillard rubbed the area where he was hit and didn't say much. This is the playoffs, and it's normal to be a little bit strict. Besides, it's just a small move, not a flagrant foul. He said he can understand it. He has never been
No. 13 of the Rockets is the kind of person who relies on referees for everything. Every time someone touches his beard, it's all about "acting" and "whistle."
Lillard is not such a person. He just rubbed it and threw himself into defense.
Just think of yourself as having been taught a lesson by Rondo. Rondo has rich experience in competitions, which is enough for him to increase his knowledge and vigilance.
At this time, Butler dribbled the ball from the wing and took a tentative step. He suddenly broke in and passed McCrum in a force confrontation. He entered the penalty area. Tang Qian made a screen in the low post and pulled away, seemingly to follow and prepare to catch the ball.
This kind of ball has been hit once by No. 29 just now. As the saying goes, every step of the way makes you wiser. The Blazers were quickly distracted by No. 29's movement.
As a result, Butler's ball was actually an overhead arc pass that broke through.
The basketball flew directly to the top arc, and the person standing there was Rajon Rondo.
From this position this season, Rondo has the best three-point shooting feeling and the highest shooting rate. It can be regarded as a premeditated tactical breakthrough shot. After Rondo got the ball, there was no one in front of him 2 meters away, and there was a big gap...
After adjusting a bit, I took the shot.
The arc and trajectory of the basketball were pretty good and straight, but in the end, because of a little too much force, it hit the neck of the basket directly. This ball was a big open ball, a good opportunity, but Rondo didn't grasp it. Rondo
It was a miserable day today. I took 3 three-pointers, but none of them went in.
Tonight, the Trail Blazers' basket seemed closed to him.
No matter what, I can't put it in.
It was Tang Qian who pulled up hard and got the rebound again. This time the opponent did the same thing and started quickly. Tang Qian did not hit the ball and was violated, so he went to the free throw line and made a free throw. Tang Qian made 1 of 2 free throws from the free throw line. The score was poor.
There were still 3 points left. The Trail Blazers wanted to play a top arc pass and cut to the bottom line. The pass was passed, but at the last dunk, the Trail Blazers' Evan Turner was almost blocked.
on the ground.
No. 29's ability to block the basket is really terrifying. Has he even reacted to this?
Also, if you don't have this ability, how can you average 10 blocks per game? How can you hold on to a huge prize pool of 75 million US dollars? How is it possible to have 40+ blocks in the last two games? There is no absolute confidence, really.
Don't dare to do this.
I thought too much and wanted to deduct him, but this opportunity was not good enough.
Yes, it's not good enough, at least not good enough when attacking the basket guarded by Lakers No. 29.
The Lakers had another chance. After Randall came in, he was blocked by the opponent. Randall's method in the playoffs was a bit monotonous, just a "three-axe" attack. Although this trick is okay in the regular season, the standard of confrontation is not high.
Under such circumstances, his physical fitness is also guaranteed to attack. However, the situation is a bit different after entering the playoffs. After the confrontation scale increases, Randall's "three-point ax" has been seen through by others. He really needs to study more types of tactics.
It's better if he can find a way. Otherwise, in the playoffs, he will be easily suppressed at this point.
Randall wanted to pass the ball to Tang Qian and make an inside pass, but he was not Gasol, so how could he have such good hand skills? In addition, he was forced to stop now. It was even more difficult to pass the ball.
He was in a hurry, was interfered by the Trail Blazers, and the basketball changed hands. It was McCrum again, and he still didn't call any pick-and-roll... After dribbling, he saw the opportunity, pulled it up and shot.
Brush~hit the mid-range shot~
Butler was so angry that he wanted to jump and curse.
I said, are you done with it? Are you addicted to betting? You still feel like the little prince of CIC, right?
The Lakers finally managed to shoot a three-pointer. Coming from the opposite side, McCrum again cut in from the left, made an emergency stop, and took a mid-range shot. The 16-foot basketball went hollow into the net. It was still 4 points. The game time had already passed.
It's coming less and less. The Trail Blazers also know that they can't compare with the Lakers in terms of confidence and foundation, so now their only focus is on... maintaining these few points.
I don't care about the rest, as long as I bite these few points.
There is no need to compete with the Lakers, no tactics, no tricks, just seize the score difference.
Until the end of the game.
Tang Qian succeeded in killing the inside and missed 2 free throws. Fortunately, McCrum also hit one and the Lakers attacked again. Butler chose to break through again. This time the Trail Blazers were prepared. He directly adopted a deep V contraction from the flank. Butler
I was sucked right in.
He took a hasty shot and the basketball slipped out of the basket. It was Tang Qian who pulled up the ball and dunked it into the basket with one hand!!!
There was only 2 points left. Just after thinking about it, it was Lillard. After a breakthrough, he stopped mid-range and hit the ball.
4 points.
On this ball, the Lakers made a few X-shaped air cuts. Rondo suddenly passed the ball. Tang Qian held the ball near the free throw line. He immediately rushed down and pulled up a one-handed flying dunk. Boom, no one from the Trail Blazers was there.
Defending this ball simply gave up.
2 minutes.
Time was running out, the Lakers strengthened their defense, and Butler was trying his best, but he was still hit by McCrum, and he also missed a foul. Fortunately, he missed the penalty, which is also the case.
McCrum's only shot from the free throw line in this game missed.
4 points, 4 points, time is almost running out, and the Lakers are getting anxious. They thought this game would be easy to win, but it turned out that it was not the case at all. The opponent relied on
The advantage accumulated in the first half led all the way. After the Lakers made adjustments, they used the backcourt double guns McCrum + Lillard to force various singles and various difficult shots to score, allowing the Lakers to
If you can't catch up, you'll always be short of breath.
That's why at this time, the Lakers fell into a bit of anxiety.
Do we have to lose? It’s not impossible to lose, but it depends on who we lose to. Trail Blazers, what a joke. This team is the eighth team in the Western Conference, okay! There is a clear gap in strength with us, how can it be ranked third?
How about "opening the door to darkness" in one scene?
The more this happens, the more impetuous the Lakers become as a whole. To be honest, after a wave of winning streak in the regular season, the strong teams have basically finished in front. Therefore, the Lakers are basically going smoothly in the rest of the schedule. There is not much
When there are many headwinds, you can also rely on your strong lineup to turn the situation over. It is really rare to be suppressed until the fourth quarter is over. Or in the second half...
…Basically no.
It’s been too long, and suddenly the playoffs are here, and it’s the first game. The Lakers are a little bit mentally unstable.
Especially after this period entered a stalemate period, and no goal was scored, it was even more like this. Fortunately, Tang Qian scored a 2+1 in this period, which narrowed the score difference to 1 point. But the opponent was still
That damn McCrum still used that damn mid-range shot to hit Butler's head against Butler's active defense.
There are also 3-pointers.
The Lakers paused, and now there is less than 1 minute left in the game.
Larry Brown made an arrangement and replaced Randall and Rondo with Beverley and Covington. This is to comprehensively strengthen the shooting ability. This is also a very normal tactical change in this situation.
.At the same time, he set up a low-post screen. This is a screen trap. In fact, the real key is in the middle. He wants any player who cuts in to find a way to pass out and let the person at the top of the arc shoot.
If the opponent reacts, go to Plan B, pull out the right side directly for 2 consecutive pick-and-roll screens, and create a "hard wall" to block the opponent's follow-up defense and supplementary defense. Give the outside player on the right a fixed-point three-point shot.
Opportunity.
Yes, the Lakers are looking for a three-pointer now, because if it is a 2-pointer, the opponent will definitely shoot it directly in this situation. Then they will delay the time and score one to end the game. So it must be
Want a three-pointer.
In addition to picking and rolling, Tang Qian also had to go in and grab rebounds in order to give the team two three-point shot opportunities.
After coming back, the Lakers executed perfectly. Covington, who was newly replaced, hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc.
As a 3D player, Covington is really good. The key is that he still earns a basic salary.
With this bonus, the Lakers have made a lot of money.
But what they never expected was that before the Lakers had recovered, No. 0 Lillard on the opposite side staggered over and actually made a huge diagonal step and a large three-pointer.
Beverley never thought he would shoot from this distance. But, it just... went in.
It's still an absolutely hollow ball.
Damn, what the hell is this??? How far is it? 30 feet???
Can this go in too???
If he had known Lillard's future in time and space, and had made a 37-foot three-pointer that sent someone home, his jaw would have hit the ground. This guy Lillard is just like that, he is amazing.
Super ghosts are all scary. Unfortunately, tonight, he entered a super god state instead of a super ghost state. The Lakers looked like they were going to lose.
Another timeout, these are the last two timeouts the Lakers can call now in the fourth quarter.
Larry Brown made a very decisive decision and went straight up to grab a 2-point ball. Then he quickly fouled and asked the opponent to make free throws. If they all scored, forget it. If they didn't, either 2 or 3 points would be fine. If they both made free throws, it would be fine.
Go in, time out again, serve the ball from the frontcourt, and then go for the three-pointer.
The opponent didn't seem to expect that the Lakers directly grabbed a 2-point ball. With 9 seconds left, the Lakers fouled and sent Lillard to the free throw line. Lillard actually made only 1 of 2 free throws, and the Lakers took the ball.
When the rebound arrives, a quick timeout occurs.
All the timeouts in the fourth quarter were used up, and Larry Brown chose to serve the ball from the frontcourt after the timeout.
There are still 2 points, and his idea is...
ps: There will be more updates tomorrow~~~This scene is a foreshadowing~