Chapter 1369 Feng Shui has changed(1/2)
Durant's consecutive scoring helped the Pelicans get back on the situation, but Vogel's reaction was not slow either.
He reached out and called for a timeout. After the timeout came back, James defended Durant and Randall assisted in defense.
This kind of defense is very strong. Although Durant is very strong, he is not Tang Tian after all, and his scoring efficiency has declined.
However, after the pressure on the inside defensive defense dropped, Davis began to have a chance to play.
After receiving the ball, he turned around and hit the board, grabbed the second attack after the offensive rebound, and even flew directly to make up the dunk.
With Durant being heavily defended, Davis showed fans his progress.
This progress has to some extent made up for the strength gap between Tang Tian and Durant.
The two teams have also been in a stalemate on the score.
One minute before the end of the game, the score on the field was 103.
The Lakers called a timeout.
Vogel arranged a singles tactic for James.
After losing weight, James' scores have increased significantly. He has played 33 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, which makes him feel like he is returning to young James.
After the timeout, the Lakers replaced Simmons and Horford, allowing Randle to play the No. 5 position, and scored the scorer in other positions.
At the critical moment, Vogel also used a one-star shooting style.
James rushed in with the ball in the top of the arc.
The Pelicans did not double-team, and Stevens knew that James liked passing.
However, this time James chose to break through hard and scored the ball with Durant, which also caused the latter's defensive foul.
After scoring the goal, James roared at the audience.
Although he praised Durant before the game, that was more for his personal image.
If a teammate surrenders to the enemy, it will not make people feel happy if anyone happens, let alone when others are huddling him together.
Durant's key 2+1 was in a good mood.
Stevens rubbed his forehead with his hands, feeling that there was something wrong with his tactical choice.
Tang Tian was also thinking about something at this time.
Durant is tall and has long arms, but he is still skillful, so defense is not what he is good at.
This is why Durant has made a lot of progress in the past few years, but has never made a defensive progress in the past few years.
There are not many superstars like him, Jordan, Leonard, and Kobe who have both offense and defense in history.
He glanced at the bench and suddenly had a clever idea.
He has to chat with Stevens after the game.
The game on the field continues.
Against the disturbances of the fans on the scene, James' extra penalty steadily deviated.
Gasol protects the defensive rebound.
Stevens had already arranged tactics when he was pausing in the previous timeout. Seeing that there was no chance of a fast break, Gasol gave the ball to Alexander.
Alexander advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, made a tactical gesture, and played a pick-and-roll with Gasol, and Durant ran out on the weak side without the ball.
A sudden score was given to Durant. Durant received the ball and passed Randall who was assisting in defense, and went to an emergency stop and jumped near the free throw line.
"Swish!"
Although James scored a 2+1 in the front, Durant still showed his killer temperament and hit the key ball steadily.
The Lakers did not call for a timeout, and James played the same tactic when he arrived in the frontcourt. This time, Davis on the weak side contracted, and James gave the ball to Randle.
A mid-range shot near Randle's bottom line.
"Bang!"
The ball failed to hit, and Davis grabbed the defensive rebound.
Stevens reached out and called for a pause.
There are 30 seconds left before the end of the game, and the score on the field is 105.
In the past offense and defense, the Pelicans took the initiative on the field.
After the timeout, Davis landed low and held the ball behind the back.
Randall couldn't defend himself, and Horford assisted in defending the past.
At this moment, Gasol mentioned that the free throw line was set up to pick-and-roll, Durant cut in, and Davis' pass.
After Durant received the ball, he flew on the layup, and James quickly chased and blocked the block.
However, after being blocked by Gasol for a while, he was obviously a little slow.
Durant took action, and his block hit Durant's hand.
The referee whistle sounded, and Durant made an air adjustment and directly smashed the ball into the basket.
2+1!
The scene exploded.
This ball is beautiful and domineering!
Not only did he return the 2+1 before James, but he also allowed people to see Tang Tian’s shadow in him!
Tang Tian smiled and applauded Durant.
His judgment is correct, Durant is really different now than before.
This is a person who only grows after experiencing ups and downs.
Durant adjusted his breathing and hit the penalty.
108 to 105, the Pelicans won the most critical three-point lead.
With only 10 seconds left before the end of the game, the Lakers called for a timeout.
"Tang Tian's successor! Tang Tian's successor!"
During the timeout, fans on the sidelines shouted at Durant.
Durant was originally physically and mentally comfortable, but he almost vomited blood when he heard the shout.
Just like Tang Tian didn’t like Tang Ritian at the time, he didn’t like this nickname either!
After the timeout, the Pelicans' defense is very reliable.
The Lakers are 3 points behind and they are likely to choose to shoot three-pointers.
Randle serves the sideline ball, James catches the ball, and the Lakers have pick-and-roll tactics on the outside.
But the Pelicans' defense is really out of the way and they can't get out of the opportunity.
James also reacted very decisively, and saw that he had no chance to directly hold the ball and break inward when he saw the three-point line.
This is a temporary change of tactics, grab a quick two points, and then fight the Pelicans for free.
There are still 8 seconds left, which is theoretically enough.
James' ball quotient and reaction speed are indeed fast.
After seeing this, Alexander chased from behind and saw that James was about to make a layup and forced himself to hold him.
The referee blew a foul.
There was an uproar in the scene.
Alexander was also stunned. He just wanted to send James to the free throw line. After all, the latter's free throw was unstable, and he didn't expect to be blown away.
Stevens's face looked very bad on the sidelines.
This violation made the game that was steadily accepted and it was likely that the victory he won was given away.
Nash also sighed from the side. His disciple was still too lacking in experience.
This kind of ball would rather make James layup than foul.
But the situation was done, James went to the free throw line, and Nash called Alexander to the side to guide him.
With the sound of interference all over the sky, James made the first free throw and the second free throw.
At the critical moment, James performed well.
And because of the ball rights, the Lakers have the opportunity to win the ball.
The situation on the field is really changing rapidly.
There was a turmoil on the sidelines, and they missed Tang Tian a little again.
If Tang Tian is here, he may be able to steal James just now.
Stevens called for the last timeout to set up the defense. After the timeout came back, he replaced Gasol with Siakam.
To be continued...