396: You are strong, you are strong
At the end of the first quarter, the score was finally set at 21-22, with the Miami Heat trailing by one point.
Both sides played very well, so the score was very scorching. The very bitter thing on the Heat's side is that in the entire first quarter, only the Big Three have scoring records. The column where everyone else scores is written with the number 0 written on it.
Among them, James alone scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists! And that's just the stats for the first quarter of his game. Sure enough, this man is really tough.
On the Grizzlies side, a total of 6 people have scoring records. Link had 7 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in a single quarter, and Randolph had 7 points and 6 rebounds in a single quarter.
But among the six people who scored points in the first quarter, they did not include Nick. Yang's name. Nick. Young was substituted after playing a few minutes in the first quarter because the defense was too poor. On the offensive end, he only handed over a report card of 1 shot and 0 shots.
His usual state didn't surprise Stevens too much. So, within a few minutes of fighting, it was taken again.
But Nick. Young himself didn't seem frustrated by this, and in his opinion, his shot in the first quarter of the game was purely looking for touch. He still has plenty of time to complete his scoring mission.
This guy still firmly believes that he can make a name for himself today! can prove that he is no worse than an old man.
"Andre, you should rest in the second quarter." During the break, Stevens began to adjust his lineup on the court.
Iguodala actually played very well in the first quarter, and James might have scored more points without him. But Stevens is well aware of how expensive it is to play against James. So, in the second quarter, he decided to let Iguodala pull down for a while, and then face James in a few minutes with full energy.
Iguodala gasped and nodded, it was indeed not an easy task to fight James. Stevens was originally going to let Tony. Allen came on in place of Iguodala and continued to fight James. But after analyzing a wave of the situation, the young marshal suddenly changed his mind.
"Nick, you played for Iguodala in the second quarter. Link, you're going to have to face LeBron on your own on both ends of the floor. But don't worry, I'll give you a break. As for you, Nick. Show your scoring prowess, okay? ”
After Stevens finished speaking, Nick. Yang nodded excitedly. The word score, he likes it the most!
After a short intermission, Stevens nervously looked into the Heat halfcourt. Sure enough, Wade didn't play. In the second quarter, the Heat's starting No. 2 position was Ray. Alan!
“Yes!” Stevens gritted his teeth excitedly, his conjecture was correct!
Wade wasn't there at the start of the second quarter, so there was no need to put two defensive giants on the court. Now this old man Ray. Allen's offensive threat is, to be honest, not as big as Wade. And Ray. Allen's current defensive ability is not as strong as Wade's.
Let's Link and Nick. Young's presence on the floor at the same time can undoubtedly greatly enhance the Grizzlies' offensive firepower.
If Nick. Young can seize the opportunity to play, and Stevens believes that the Grizzlies can pull the score away again!
When Link stepped onto the court, he also found that the Heat had made a substitution. Wade and Haslem were not there, and they were replaced by Ray. Arun and Rassad. Lewis.
Wait, Ray. Alan!?
Link couldn't help but turn his head to look at Nick beside him. Yang, sure enough, that guy's eyes have changed, and he only has baskets in his eyes.
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Thunder. Aaron, Nick. Yang finally waited for this guy. NBA legendary shooter and member of the '08 Celtics championship. Just looking at his resume, it stands to reason that no one should be eager to meet him.
But Nick. Yang is sometimes so iron-headed, when he wants to score, even Kobe Bryant can't stop him, let alone Ray. Aaron too.
The first offense in the second quarter of the game was launched by the Heat, James slowed down the rhythm, and although he scored 10 points in a single quarter in the first quarter, the consumption was particularly huge. So after the start of the second quarter, James wanted to slow down the pace and save some energy.
So, outside the three-point line, James transformed into the team's point guard, began to direct his teammates to run, and then split the ball.
Thunder. Allen slipped to the bottom right corner, and James, who was quick-eyed, immediately sent the ball over!
Everyone was amazed by James' superb passing, as well as by Ray. Allen applauds for his subtle off-ball run.
But to everyone's surprise, Nick, who has always been lazy defensively. Yang, but today he is very close!
"Nick. Yang was not thundered. Aaron shook it off, and he actively blocked it. Aaron didn't get a chance to shoot! Incredible, even Nick. Yang Du began to defend, and Memphis was indeed a magical place. ”
In reality, however, it wasn't the grizzly bears that made Nick. Young's defense became aggressive, and it was Ray. The appearance of Allen made Nick. Young's defense became aggressive.
Thunder. Allen saw that the shooting space was blocked, so he handed the ball to Bosh. The tactics were not played, and Bosh had to solve the offense with low singles.
But unfortunately, in the face of Gasol Jr.'s leaky defense, Bosh's shot also missed. All Grizzlies fans breathed a sigh of relief that they weren't overtaken by the Heat as soon as they came up.
Switching to the Grizzlies offense, this time, Conley pressed the tempo very slowly and slowly. Playing fast, that's just in line with the Heat's appetite.
Link played a no-ball block with Randolph after running past half-court in order to allow Link to flash a little space to catch the ball.
I don't know Ray. Allen actively blocked up and cut off Link's receiving route. Conley couldn't get the ball to Link as planned, but Ray Brown. Allen's change of defense also gave the Grizzlies a misalignment.
Now, it's Ray who is defending Link. Alan. And defending Nick. Young's, is the arm of Nick. James, whose legs are thick!
This kind of ball, you know how to hit it with your toes. Link thunders. Aaron, what an advantage!
Conley then passes the ball to Nick. Young, hoping to pass the ball safely to Link through his hand.
But it's clear that Nick. Yang didn't even save the step of thinking on his toes
Because Nick. As soon as Yang received the basketball, he shot directly! In LeBron. In front of James, pull up the jumper!
Tactics? Nick. The only tactic in Yang's mind is to shoot!
“What!?” The whole court was stupid, Link was already ready to catch the ball, but he didn't expect Nick. Yang didn't even look at himself!
James is also stupid, this kid has been deducted from the pass button, right? Just shoot three points against yourself?
Stevens covered his forehead, and Nick. Yang is indeed a double-edged sword. Cutting himself or his opponent depends entirely on his mood.
Link immediately went to the basket, hoping to grab offensive rebounds and make up for the loss.
Just when Link and the Heat were fighting desperately to the death, it was hard to fight for a position. But the basketball went over Link's head and went straight into the net!
Link:???
Against James's three-point shot, he actually made it!? Moreover, it's still a hollow ball!
"Ho, incredible goal. I'm sure it wasn't definitely a shot arranged by Coach Stevens, but Nick. Young turned what wasn't a chance into a score. Haha, that's a windfall for the Grizzlies. ”
Nick after the goal. Yang Gao raised his hands and stuck out his tongue wildly, not realizing that there was anything wrong with what he was doing. By the way, he also glared at Ray. Allen and James.
You're strong, you're strong, Nick. Poplar! It doesn't matter if you're James or the little emperor, I dare to vote!
Nick. Young's goal made the players of both the Grizzlies and Heat feel scared, as the so-called one shot and nine nervous......
Link tried to calm himself down and quickly return to the defense. Because maybe there will be more moments of such fear......