"It seems I should practice this more..."

Smart people always know how to make themselves better. James has already consciously learned Liu Mang's step back. Although he is not as strong as Liu Mang in getting rid of the defense and forcing the opponent to defend, he has the height advantage.

, can already create some better breakthrough opportunities.

This time James found the direction of learning again.

James was originally supposed to realize this in the three seasons of 2008-10 because he was beaten by the Celtics and saw Rondo, who was not good at shooting like him, rely on his footsteps to repeatedly produce super triple-doubles in the playoffs.

The importance of footwork cannot be compared with taking one more step. The offense of taking one more step was pinched by Garnett. Only after losing the "favor" of the league did he really develop his footwork, and then he returned.

It was only when he joined the Cavaliers that he was nicknamed "Olajus" in the playoffs. He spun like a top in the paint.

But this time, because Rondo met Liu Mang, he started to learn in advance according to Liu Mang's footsteps. He let James know in advance what to do when people who are not good at shooting rush up and enter the inside. Seeing Rondo's beautiful start

Offensively, James envies Rondo's pace.

It's just... James is jealous of the Hawks' draft ability!

The Cavaliers were fifth in the Eastern Conference last season and ranked 11th in the league. They also received the 19th pick in the first round, but they selected the guy who is said to be the best jumper in NBA history... He really can't do anything except run and jump.

Won't……

After receiving the ball from Chandler, James advanced towards the frontcourt.

Liu Mang is chasing Peja, and Rondo is also running with Damon Jones. These two people are already so cold that they can't get away from each other. They think that their running ability is not bad, but his

Movement depends purely on speed, but when encountering Liu Mang and Rondo...

The Eagles sent these two for this purpose, to guard against this pair of outside shooters who averaged 9 three-pointers per game in the three games after the second round.

Marion came to the three-point line to defend James. James' ability to shoot three-pointers is pretty good. He averaged 1.6 per game in the regular season this season and 1.9 per game in the playoffs. He didn't dare to let go.

McGrady, who is a few centimeters taller than Marion, went to guard Gooden, his old teammate. Kwame Brown used a defense similar to Chandler's just now. He didn't need to worry too much about Chandler, just guard the inside.

Liu Mang saw the defensive choices of McGrady and Marion, and he was relieved to leave his back to them. Peja couldn't defend here, so Liu Mang chose to believe that his teammates could restrain James.

Not to mention, James is really difficult to beat Marion alone!

It is indeed difficult for Marion to defend Garnett alone. Garnett's offensive ability is average, but it is only comparable to tough players like Duncan, Nowitzki, and Randolph. Regardless of hardness, he is like

It is a comprehensively enhanced version of Jermaine O'Neal, with more accurate shots, faster breakthroughs, better rushing ability, and more flexible hands... Marion really can't guard him.

But to defend James... let alone, Marion is really Artest and Pierce's level in defending James, so suitable!

With a height of 2.01 meters, top-level speed, power forward-level physical confrontation and a long wingspan, he will not be easily shaken...

During the regular season, James was heavily guarded by Marion and Granger. He does have a certain three-point ability, and his 33% shooting rate is neither high nor bad, but it cannot be used as a regular offense.

In this way, Marion is well prepared to prevent breakthroughs.

James really couldn't beat Marion, so he beckoned for Chandler to pick and roll.

Chandler pulled out to screen James. Kwame Brown did not follow him, and Marion did not retreat. Instead, he went around Chandler to block James' step-back three-pointer. After bypassing Chandler, he shot from

James, who had no chance to retreat and chose to break through, chased after him.

As for the mid-range... James's free throw shooting rate is less than 70%. Who cares about his mid-range shooting? The Magic were able to defend James before relying on similar defensive methods.

Kwame Brown under the basket had great awareness and took a step at the right time. He did not give James the space to take three big steps to the left. James could only go to the right. He was flanked by Kwame Brown and Marion. James forced

Throwing shot...

It was too far. It was outside the right side of the three-second zone and was not within James' scoring range. James forced a throw and hit it on the left side of the basket and flew out!

Liu Mang rushed in when James took action and grabbed the rebound before Chandler rushed in!

Liu Mang rushed too hard and almost threw the ball out of bounds when he grabbed the ball. He stood on tiptoes and leaned forward dangerously to stabilize his body little by little inside the baseline.

At this time, Liu Mang heard the exclamations of the fans around the basket and the shouts of "out of bounds" towards the referee. However, the referee at the bottom line saw clearly that the toe of Liu Mang's shoes was still two centimeters away from the bottom line.

Ignore it.

Seeing Liu Mang's rebounding action like a wild dog pouncing on food, everyone else was frightened. Chandler almost bumped into Liu Mang's back, and Liu Mang was really knocked out... A reporter carrying a camera outside the baseline

There was no time to hide, and Liu Mang would most likely be injured if he fell.

The Eagles were greatly encouraged by Liu Mang's aggressive fighting, while the Cavaliers felt chilled and at the same time felt a surge of admiration.

"I'm already the number one player in the league, and yet I'm still working so hard! How could I not work hard!"

Not only the players on the field, but also the fans who were hostile to Liu Mang on the sidelines felt full of positive energy!

"What a close call...getting a rebound!"

Liu Mang protected the ball and turned around. Seeing the Cavaliers players desperately retreating, Liu Mang was not surprised. Although he felt the despair of Peja, Damon Jones, and Gooden, the opponent would definitely

After all, this is their first time playing in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But he actually felt the fiery eyes of the other party...

"Do these guys have gay tendencies?" Liu Mang couldn't help but tighten his hips. After relaxing, he passed the ball to Rondo who had already reached the midline position, and then ran towards the frontcourt.

After Rondo advanced to the frontcourt, the Cavaliers' defense had consciously adjusted. Rondo chose to pick and roll with Marion. Rondo used McGrady to cut in and run to the right corner. Marion cut from the left, and Rondo

The threat of breaking through after a pick-and-roll on his right side compresses the opponent's defense into the inside, and then throws the ball to Liu Mang, who cuts in from the center and runs back to the top arc!

Liu Mang caught the ball from the top of the arc, and James, who was guarding Rondo, quickly ran out from the inside. James was already desperate for this defense, but he still rushed forward to block the shot.

but……

Liu Mang didn’t vote!

Liu Mang took a shot, knocked James out of the way, and rushed inside. Chandler, Peja, and Gooden were all attracted and took a step inside the free throw line. Liu Mang made an emergency stop at the free throw line.

, throw the ball to the basket with one hand...

"What a waste!"

Two inside players and a 2.06-meter forward player blocked the situation. Seeing Liu Mang directly knocking the ball out, the three of them had the same idea.

but……

Liu Mang is not shooting!

The ball flew to the left side of the basket. Kwame Brown took a step forward, touched the ball in the air with both hands, and pushed the ball into the basket!

"I actually stopped being lazy and chose a solid alley-oop!"

When they were cursing in their hearts, the Cavaliers players were not surprised, but Liu Mang's passing after he had completely pulled out the inside defense was surprising to them!
Chapter completed!