Chapter 159 Redemption?

Author: fading Titamo

Chapter 159 Redemption?

"The Magic team chose to directly foul, and sent Galves Hayes to the free throw line. This season, Haierz's free throw is also more than 75%, but this game has so far Hayes has not had a penalty."

Hayes played for 12 minutes before, and 1 of 3 of 3 scored 2 points.

I haven't touched the ball or shot for a long time.

And Hayes did not live up to the expectations of the Magic team. One of the two free throws, Howard protected the rebounds, and the piston came forward and wanted to force it, but it became a foul.

Howard was a little helpless.

He hugged the ball in order to protect the ball as soon as possible. As a result, he was going to go to the free throw line.

This choice of the Pistons obviously has a lot of conspiracy. It is Hayes who fouls. It is estimated that the coach asked him to make a command. His main task was to help to restrict Howard. Of course, the foul was also considered one of them.

Howard took the free throw line, and after taking a deep breath, the first penalty was not hit.

"Oh, the" penalty kick "battle on both sides suddenly started, but Howard's free throw on the magic team became a hidden danger. He is currently 9 of 9 of the free throw, just reached 60%."

"It's also a bit of dramatic, come to see the second fine -the second penalty, finally there is!"

The Pistons still lead 1 point, they still press time, but the magic side also implemented tactical requirements. This time, Prince was sent to the free throw line.

Princes had two free throws, and the difference came to 3 points. Van Gambi hurriedly called again. This was the second time to suspend the opportunity.

There are 17 seconds left in the game, and the Magic team is facing the choice of fast score or pressing time and gambling.

However, no matter which one is, the risk is relatively large. Three points have to be shot if you are lonely. This is obviously difficult. The other is to quickly two points and then foul.

Such variables may even be larger.

In the end, Van Gandi turned around, but his eyes stopped on Li Chengming.

Li Cheng's name was stunned, and everyone else had seen it.

But Li Chengming's heart was a little bit furious, and Howard and others were a little strange. After all, if it was in the past, Fan Ganti wanted to let Li Chengming fight for this attack, but tonight, he did not look like him. He kept him before.

On the court, I have already risked. Is it really going to try his feelings now?

Fan Gandi laughed: "You pull away the space to give Li Shan, and see who God stands tonight if you can't get in."

I don't believe in God in the heart of Li Cheng. His old man will definitely not stand on me?

At this time, Fan Gandi patted his shoulder and added: "It's okay. After the game, it is my arrangement, and you just hit it as usual."

This is to remove the pressure in his heart, but this is a major pressure in itself, determining the final victory of this game.

Li Chengming took a deep breath and nodded.

At this time, others also chose to respect the coach's arrangement. At the same time, they also came to pat the shoulders to express that I believed Li Chengming's teammate.

Although he was just a rookie, he did not know how many times this season saved the team on the fire and fire. He proved his ability at a critical moment and also proved his ability to adjust and the big heart.

In fact, Van Gundy may have a deeper intention of stimulating Li Chengming's confidence and potential by doing this, but the most realistic point is that currently the Magic have no better way to score than placing their hope on Li Chengming.

The Pistons' defense is very integrated, and the Magic's ability to pass the ball is not enough in front of others. Moreover, if you pass too many passes at this time, you are afraid of making mistakes, so it is better to play superstar ball.

Needless to say, Nelson, the most reliable player on the back line, was injured. Turkoglu and Lewis on the front line declined in the second half. Their style of play is to focus on shooting and touch. If the touch decreases, the offensive threat will be reduced a lot.

As for Howard, if he gets the ball at this time...it's okay not to mention it.

After comprehensive consideration, it is better to let Li Chengming give it a try. With the current situation of the Magic, they can still accept a loss in one game. Even if they lose again later and lose the first place in the Eastern Conference to the Celtics, it will be nothing.

After all, the half-season record so far this season has been an unexpected surprise.

In the second half of the season, the main focus will be on adjusting the team's condition, allowing the rookie Li Chengming to experience more such scenes, so that he can play more of a role in the playoffs.

However, except for Lewis, no one in the Magic's lineup can be said to have been tested in the playoffs. They may have to get used to it by then, but of course that's a story for another day.

When he returned to the court after the timeout, he served from the frontcourt. After receiving the ball, Turkoglu circled half a circle along the three-point arc. He saw Li Chengming stuck in the low post and everyone else also opened up space before passing the ball.

He hung it high.

This time it was Prince who defended Li Chengming, because after the turnover just now, the Pistons had no choice but to switch defenses.

Prince also wanted to go forward to defend, but he couldn't get past Li Chengming. In the end, he jumped lightly and stretched his long arms to catch the ball.

Li Chengming hit high and high. Facing Prince, this was a good mismatch opportunity. Li Chengming turned around and briefly observed the Pistons' defensive position, then began to shoot the ball and play a post-up single.

Prince took a defensive stance, but he was still crushed backwards by Li Chengming's bombardment like a battering ram, and almost fell to the ground.

Wallace wanted to come over to help, but the rest of the Magic team did not stand still. Lewis and Howard crossed paths and pulled him to the other wing position. From this distance, it was already difficult to help prevent interference.

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Only Hamilton can come forward here, but Li Chengming is also counting on his footsteps. At this time, his head is completely calm and clear, and he can directly trace the rough defensive position of the opponent at this time in his mind without even looking.

Bit.

Then, when Prince was knocked out of position on defense again, he felt that the distance was enough, so he turned back to the basket and shot.

At this time, Hamilton, who had been watching his movements closely, saw the right opportunity and came forward, but in the end he only had time to grab one of his arms. Li Chengming had already risen, and even though he was off balance, he still raised his right hand to pick up the basket.

Take action.

"Yes! Li Chengming finally hit the target this time, sweeping away the previous haze and completing his redemption. Moreover, this shot also caused Hamilton to foul, 2+1 - at the critical moment, Li Chengming finally stood up.

Got it!"

When explaining the excitement and shouting, Li Chengming also clenched his fists and roared angrily. He almost felt aggrieved throughout the whole game today, but he was mostly competing with himself.

Of course he knew how valuable offensive opportunities were at this time, and he also expected that Hamilton would definitely come up, but he still chose to go up on his own, believing in himself and daring to bear the possible cost of failure.

This is also the only way to become a star. Although there are many role players who shine at critical moments in the history of the NBA, such as Cole, who received a pass from Jordan and made a game-winner, Fisher, who made a game-winner in 0.4 seconds and turned into a classic.

"Seven-Crown Champion" Horry, they also have big hearts, and they are also very powerful.

But most of the time, this kind of occasion is still the stage for the stars and the performances of the superstars. Otherwise, why would there be the so-called "Superstar Ball"?

"As long as Li Chengming makes this free throw, the Magic will be able to tie. However, with the last 4 seconds left in the game, the Pistons have one last chance to attack. They still have the initiative!"

It's not that Li Chengming didn't grasp the timing well, it's because his original plan was just to score two points, so he had to leave time to continue using foul tactics and give the Magic enough time to arrange the final attack.

Otherwise, even if the time for this goal runs out, they will still lose by one point.

But now with the benefit of hindsight, it seems that it would be safer to wait until the end and then score the penalty goal to tie the game and go directly to overtime.

But who could have predicted this development?

Li Chengming also didn't expect that Hamilton would foul and the referee would whistle.

"Li Chengming walked to the free throw line to execute this free throw. This season, Li Chengming's free throw shooting percentage has dropped below 90%, but 89.1% is still the most accurate free throw shooting in the Magic team. This shot should be stable..."

As soon as Director Zhang said this, Li Chengming's free throw clicked and he hit the target.
Chapter completed!