Strong Offense and Defense - Chapter 123
Nie Chuan followed his teammates into the gym’s lounge, where everyone changed their jerseys and organized their belongings.
“Are you nervous?” Carlow put his head next to Ewing.
Ewing’s expression was much calmer than Nie Chuan’s. He used to kick his legs or pinch his fingers in the car before important races, but today, Ewing is either musing with his eyes closed or listening to music.
“I’m not nervous.” Ewing clenched his fists and smashed Carlow. “We’ve come this far, and we’ve created a great achievement that our predecessors haven’t achieved in more than a decade … I just think that’s only this step, We can make history, and I will do my best, otherwise I will not be reconciled. “
Nie Chuan’s heart seemed to be moved by Ewing’s words, and Carlo was slightly surprised.
“You always said you were the top three shooters in the league, but I always thought you were the first.” Carlow said.
Ewing smiled, lowered his head to tidy his wrists, as if the soldiers about to enter the battlefield wiped his blade.
Carlo was dissatisfied: “Isn’t you supposed to say‘ I think you are the number one power forward in the league at this time ’?”
Ewing reached out and bounced Carlo’s forehead: “When the game ends, it will become a reality.”
Carlo laughed.
When they left the aisle and entered the arena, the deafening cheers made Nie Chuan’s blood boil.
In the past, Nie Chuan didn’t understand what the enthusiasm originated from. In his opinion, no matter how exciting the basketball game is, it is just a game.
All the wonderful moments will pass, and the amazing history will be covered by new surprises.
But as he went step by step to the present, he seemed to be part of this enthusiasm.
Most importantly, he knew he was one of this crazy creator.
The basketball hall is so broad and bright, as if the infinite extension encompasses the entire world, encompassing everything and presenting infinite possibilities.
Nie Chuan raised his eyes, and opposite them were Azu’s players and coaches.
Ben Robbins was stretching his arms, and when he turned his face to see Nie Chuan, he showed a big smile.
And Seston also turned to look in the direction of dk. The smile on his lips is exactly the same as the last game against UFR.
Commentators have been unable to suppress their excitement.
Robert said, “Oh my god! This highly anticipated battle is finally here! Honestly, I expected azu to enter the final, but I didn’t really expect their opponent to be udk!”
“Yes, many sports magazines and special issues believe that dk has the ability to enter the elite eight, but this final decisive battle was unexpectedly many people! Just watching dk along the way, witnessed its growth, and suddenly felt Such a result is both unexpected and reasonable! “Engel commented.
“Only I have been unswervingly thinking that dk will reach the finals? You imagine the combination of Seton Linde and Ben Robbins, if anyone can compete with it, the only thing I can think of is in my head Reis and Nie Chuan of the dk! “
“Hahaha, if it was before, you told me that this little-known dark-haired devil might be able to compete with Saiston Lind, the league’s top point guard, and I would think you were crazy. Of course, Even now, I think Nie Chuan lacks something more than Seston, but I just can’t help thinking that he can rival Seston, and I can’t even say a reason for myself! ” Robert shook his head funnyly.
“I look forward to his growth. When he replaced Reese as a small forward against KSU, we don’t think this child is Raven Harvey’s opponent. DK will stop here, but he will take Raven’s hand. After more than twenty points. When dk faced cbu, we thought that to block Orn must rely on Reese, Nie Chuan once again proved his defensive ability and scoring ability under the basket. So I couldn’t help thinking You need to know what Nie Chuan will bring in the face of Seton Lind, who is also a point guard, and whether his partner with Reese can restrain the linkage between Ben Robbins and Seton. “Engri said.
“Not only that, if you want to win in this game, it is not enough to rely on the ability of one or two people. With the same technical expertise, Ewing can let go of Ben Robbins who is far better than his own. Hand and foot guarantee the perimeter of dk? Can Carlo Brandon match Azu’s power forward Edgar? You must know that Edgar is the highest rebounding and scoring power forward since the start of the final! And Brezu of Azu, as a small Forward, does he have the courage and penetration of Reese Redington? “Espenson made a comparison.
“Don’t forget the confrontation between the center boulder and Montenegro. Although the Montenegro demon is much lower-key than the boulder, the discerning person can see that dk can make this step, and Montenegro’s defensive contribution is indispensable. And Boulder is second to none in the finals. The center, both explosive and scoring ability, is first-class. The collision between the two powerful centers is also very attractive. In addition, the two teams’ coaches, coach Gordon and coach Schott, who is known as the “big shark” , How they will analyze the situation and play the highest level of their respective players is also waiting for people! “
Ben leaned his head to Seton: “What are you looking at?”
“Of course we are looking at our opponents. Ben, your hunch has always been very good. Do you think this year’s champion is still us?” Saidden asked with a smile.
“Of course it is us.” Ben’s answer was affirmative. “And, I think I can get twenty-one points!”
“Twenty-one points?” Seton narrowed his eyes. “I thought you would say with confidence that you could get thirty.”
“Hey, I’m not so overwhelmed and underestimate the opponent.” Ben’s face put a childish smile on his face, and his eyes fell on Reese. “The only person who can catch up with your speed is Reese. If Reese Keeping you watched, my chances of getting the ball will be much smaller. When it comes to possession and steals, I am not Nie Chuan’s opponent. This is a fact. “
Seston chuckled a little: “So what is Nie Chuan? Do you think he is my opponent? He is a rival to Raven Harvey and can pass through Owen Wishshaw many times.”
Ben half looked up and didn’t answer.
“It seems that you really recognize Nie Chuan.” Seton’s brows raised slightly.
“Actually … you know very well, don’t you?” Ben asked, looking into Seton’s eyes.
“Clear what?”
“It’s clear that as long as he passes you once, or as long as he successfully steals you once, there will be a second and a third. Let him find out how to get away from your rhythm, and he will become more and more brave. Facing Raven This was true of Harvey, and so was the fight against Owen Wishaw. “
“So, I have to suppress him hard, hit his self-confidence to the bottom of the valley, make him unable to lift his head, and absolutely not give him any ‘inspiration’.” Seton’s eyes calmed down.
At this time, Coach Gordon also coached the players before the game.
“Here, I am 100% satisfied with the performance of each of you. Although many people are looking forward to our victory, this is not nba. In addition to fame and glory, I hope you enjoy everything on the field, every shot And every moment when every heart is going to break. The cooperation between Seth Linde and Ben Robbins is quite famous in the league, so Nie Chuan, this will be a very special game for you. Go Face-to-face experience of Seton Linde’s ball control, his rhythm change, his steals, his cut-in, how he connects everyone in the team, he will be your best teacher and best Model. I believe he is not an insurmountable mountain for you, but your stepping stone. “
Coach Gordon’s eyes looked straight at Nie Chuan, which Nie Chuan had never thought of.
In everyone’s subconscious, the person who is going to stare at Seton should be Reese, not Nie Chuan.
But Coach Gordon said that Seton was a stepping stone to Nie Chuan, which Nie Chuan had never thought of. Coach Gordon will not make some evaluations beyond the level and strength of the opponent for the player’s self-confidence, because when the unrealistic compliment is broken by reality, it will also hurt the players’ self-esteem. But what Coach Gordon said was obviously saying that Nie Chuan had far more potential than Seton.
This made Nie Chuan’s fingertips inexplicably hot.
“Ewing, maybe you are not the top scorer in the finals, and Owen Westshaw and Ben Robbins are evaluated above you. But you are the top of our dk and scored from the outside. We can’t rely on anyone, only you. For us, it doesn’t matter if you can surpass Ben Robbins because you are unique. “Coach Gordon also seems to understand that he has been used with Orn How much pressure did Ewing compare with Westbrook and Ben Robbins, “I don’t need you to dance in shackles, I just want you to enjoy this game. When everything is over, you feel happy when you remember it. , Not stress. “
“Yes, coach.” Ewing nodded.
“Montenegro, I know how much you love basketball, and how much you want to be recognized by the NBA scouts. But you have restrained your desire to perform and become the most solid backing for our dk. Today, I hope you let go of it, Feel free to let those scouts look at you! “
Montenegro froze slightly, then smiled: “Yes, coach!”
“Carlo, because of the presence of Reese, your power forward’s scoring and defensive abilities are underestimated. Today, don’t think too much. Show it to everyone. Our dk scoring ace is not just Reese. “
Carlo smiled and hit Reese’s shoulder with his fist. “Hey, it seems Coach Gordon wants me to grab your limelight!”
“Reese, this year you gave me a lot of surprises.” Coach Gordon raised his hand and patted Reese’s shoulder. “In the past, you were like a sharp blade without a scabbard, sharp. But since Nie Chuan After joining us, you have changed a lot. You know how to cooperate with other people, and you know how to get more opportunities from your teammates. This is where I am most grateful to Nie Chuan, he has given you a broader landscape. “
“So can I do whatever I want today?” Reese asked.
“Everything you want is relative.” Coach Gordon’s palms covered Reese’s chest. “You know deep down what you really want.”
Everyone looked in the direction of Reese.
The game is about to begin, and everyone is on the field.
Each step was solemn and solemn to Nie Chuan. He had never been bathed in such bright lights, and even the heart beat seemed to have special meaning.
He lowered his body’s center of gravity and was ready to move at any time.
And Montenegro and Boulders stood on the centerline. Montenegro has performed countless times for jumping the ball, but the moment he jumped, Nie Chuan saw the explosive power that broke through vision.
His popping sound seemed to shatter the eardrum, his arm flickered in the air, and the ball was dropped!
Nie Chuan moved quickly and scored the goal before the opponent’s small forward Bressi moved.
When Nie Chuan turned around, he heard the sound of his side shoes rubbing against the ground, and deep in his head was the picture of dk and cbu confronting himself, the moment he turned the ball and was stolen by Orn. He will not make the same mistake a second time!
Nie Chuan quickly changed direction on the same side, avoiding the opponent’s stealing ball, turned and shook his shoulder sharply, and passed through the opponent’s side like lightning.
At that moment, Nie Chuan realized that the guy close to himself turned out to be Seston!
Nie Chuan’s heart held on tight, he knew that this alone did not shake off the fastest point guard.
Sure enough, Nie Chuan had just caught up with Seston just after he started. Nie Chuan made an emergency stop trying to get rid of Seston, but the other side directly stepped in front of Nie Chuan.
There was a slight smile on Seston’s lips. His eyes did not feel oppressive, but Nie Chuan had the illusion that he had been locked by the other party and could not escape.
Nie Chuan knew that forcibly stepping forward would be intercepted by Seton. Nie Chuan decisively wanted to pass the ball to the rear, but Carlo who came to respond was immediately blocked by the opponent’s power forward Edgar. At this time Reese came The audience ’s emotions were dispatched. Nie Chuan passed the ball diagonally to the rear and the hand just pushed back. Seston suddenly flung forward. His spine stretched out a very tense line. The body seemed to pass under Nie Chuan’s arm, and his fingertips obviously hit Nie Chuan’s ball, completely changing its passing angle!
At this time, Azu’s small forward Bressi rushed in and snatched the ball. Reese instantly adjusted the direction and followed Bressi’s side. The two were extremely fast.
Bressi broke Ewing’s defense, and Reese also easily broke through Ben’s block. The two rushed to the basket all the way. Bressi stopped abruptly and passed the ball suddenly, and Ben was there!
The heart was dangled in his throat, and everyone was wondering if the person who won the first and first three-pointer of this game would be Ben Robbins?
Ben was ready to catch the ball, and at the moment he raised his hand, a figure chased up from behind him diagonally, leaping desperately, Ben opened his eyes wide and watched the ball was shot, And I didn’t even get the chance.
The audience’s shouts rang.
It was Nie Chuan, who successfully blocked Ben’s first three-pointer!
Ben blinked and caught up with Nie Chuan, but Nie Chuan was too fast and the distance was quickly pulled away.
“Nie Chuan seems to be faster than when fighting against Cbu!” Engel exclaimed.
Robert laughed: “It’s not faster, but smoother dribble. Whether it’s an off-center shift of gravity or a sudden change of direction, he can do it!”
Espenson also laughed: “I really want to see him one-on-one with Seton Lind.”
At this time, someone ran side by side with Nie Chuan. That neat speed, Nie Chuan is very clear that it is not Reese.
Nie Chuan just changed the ball from his right hand to his left, but Seton suddenly speeded up. His arms stretched out. Nie Chuan knew that this guy could keep his body balanced and steal during high-speed movements. It was too late After that, Nie Chuan had to raise his shoulders and touch the ground hard, hoping to avoid Seton’s hand.
But Seston was a monster. He instantly adjusted his center of gravity, moved Nie Chuan in front of the earth, stretched his other arm, and hurled the ball back.
Nie Chuan’s nerves were about to break, and for the first time, I felt that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape the **** of Seton.
Seston’s smile flashed from Nie Chuan’s eyes. This guy just regarded Nie Chuan as a funny guy, not a real opponent.
The ball was taken away by Seton. His speed can be described by the wind and clouds. In a blink of an eye, he passed Ewing, a fake action that almost made people fall. Under the basket, Montenegro leaped and blocked his layup path. He just smiled indifferently and passed the ball to power forward Edgar in midair.
Carlo came to defend Edgar, but Edgar had already shot and took a dunk.
However, Reese rushed to smash Edgar directly. The intensity and momentum of this jump shocked Edgar’s pupil, and he simply retracted the ball and passed it back to Seton.
Seton received the ball and took the basket easily. At this time Carlo rushed over. From the right to the left, Carlo’s speed and sensitivity were amazing.
Nevertheless, Seton’s shot was just a fake. He retracted the ball, passed Carlo’s side, and took a layup.
When the ball was about to reach the same height as the rim, Seton froze. Nie Chuan didn’t know when to back up and jumped high.
Seston’s eyes widened at that moment. He had observed many matches of Nie Chuan, knowing that this guy’s ability to bounce in critical situations was no worse than the first-class small forward, but when he really experienced it, it was another feeling. .
Seton collected the ball back, it would be a beautiful draw layup.
Nie Chuan clenched his teeth, twisted his body in the air, and just blocked Seton before layup again.
But Seton was very patient and didn’t shoot. He knew Nie Chuan’s time in the air. He was waiting for the opportunity to come!
Sure enough, when Nie Chuan’s body fell, Seton decisively used the power of his fingertips to send the ball through Nie Chuan’s armpit into the basket!
Originally, Nie Chuan’s aerial interception has made the audience screamed, but Seston’s air direction is even better!
Does the first ball belong to azu?
“boom–“
Someone waved his arm sharply and knocked the ball down.
“Oh-” the audience exclaimed!
Even the commentators stretched their necks.
“my God……”
“It’s Reese! It’s Reese!”
“so amazing!”
Reese landed and rushed with the ball: “Nie Chuan!”
The moment Nie Chuan landed, he followed closely.
dk set off a wave of fast break.
The audience shouted frantically, only to see Reese rushing to Azu’s basket as if to cut through the air.
Seton followed behind them, while the other members of Azu desperately returned.
Nie Chuan turned sharply and blocked in front of Seton. Seton shook his shoulders swiftly. No matter how fast Nie Chuan’s response could not keep up, Seton passed Nie Chuan, but it was an instantaneous interference. Has successfully rushed to azu’s basket!
The center boulder competes with Reese, but Reese takes a calm jump. His posture is full of bouncing strength. His arm passes through the side of the arm raised by Boulder, and the ball is slanted into the basket with the force of his fingers. !!
Nie Chuan exhaled.
There was constant applause, and Reese turned around and gave a high-five with Nie Chuan.
Seton squinted and looked at them. Ben went to Seton and said coolly, “Hey, they really have a tacit understanding … I haven’t had time to successfully receive a pass from you!” “
“It’s okay. I will make Nie Chuan cry.” Seton creaked his lips.
Robert’s evaluation of this ball is quite high: “In my opinion, Reese’s ball has a very high gold content. It is not only his speed and scoring skills under the basket, but also his cooperation with Nie Chuan. With the speed of Seton and the dk basket, Carlo and Montenegro’s defense, the technical characteristics of the entire team are fully reflected. “
Engley and Aspenson agreed.
In the stands, Ralvin sat side by side with Owen.
Ralvin clapped his hands with the audience, showing a big smile: “It’s not too long for us to practice with them for so long.”
Owen frowned. “But I’m a little worried.”
“worry about what?”
“Of course I am worried that Seton will start with Nie Chuan.”
“Oh no?”
“I’m not referring to fouls, but to show his strength in the shortest possible time to give Nie Chuan psychological pressure and make him collapse.”
“… No. If it was Nie Chuan before, maybe it could, but after going through so many strong teams in the finals, all the way … Nie Chuan could not be so vulnerable.”
“Probably. Because I used to want to be like that to Nie Chuan, but I didn’t hate it enough.”
After hearing Owen’s words, Ralvin was silent.
Then Oun laughed again. “What are we worrying about blindly. Regardless of what happens, Reese will protect Nie Chuan.”
“How to protect?” Ralvin asked back.
“Let him know that he is a stronger presence in Gameston, so there is no need to be timid, just keep growing.”