185. Psychological
185. Psychological
Facing a situation of no advantage as soon as he got on the field, Wu Dawei was used to it. He's seen it too many times this season. The Cavaliers still have some gaps in quality compared to real playoff teams, which is why they are constantly looking for trade possibilities.
If you want to become a team that can go up at a playoff level or even higher, it is clearly not enough to rely on the current roster. The lack of competitiveness in this lineup is obvious to all.
But fortunately, the Cavaliers still have Wu Dawei, as a player who has risen in the new season, Wu Dawei is tantamount to a lifesaver for the Cavaliers. Although due to the lack of competition in the lineup, director Wu Dawei has to take on more and heavier tasks and responsibilities every game. These things should have been gradual, but the current situation of the Cavaliers does not allow Wu Dawei to grow slowly.
Although this may lead to Wu Dawei's excessive pressure and collapse, but fortunately, it seems that Wu Dawei has endured it, and this pressure not only did not overwhelm him, but also made him make greater progress.
Therefore, in the face of this situation, Wu Dawei has to be more calm. Because he's been through too much of this season.
The ball was on the Cavaliers' side, and Ramon was on the court. As a point guard with starting strength, Sessions' play is still sound and sรจ in the rotation phase. And training with Wu Dawei this summer also gave them a good tacit understanding.
Wu Dawei came on the court and sent the baseline ball to Sessions, and then ran across the half-court and went directly to the young Paul. George was on the right side. Although the qualifications of the two people are different, in fact, Wu Dawei is only better than Paul. George was just over a year older.
Being young and vigorous is the characteristic of every young person, and Paul, who has been known as a talented golfer since high school. George, naturally, also has his own arrogance.
Facing Wu Dawei, this young man was not very afraid. Although this is already the third meeting between the Cavaliers and the Pacers this season. However, due to some minor injury absence, Paul. George was not involved in the first meeting between the two sides. And the second meeting between the two sides, the completion of the Pacers also made Paul . George wasn't very impressed with Wu Dawei.
However, at this moment, George is very clear that the players he is facing are not to be underestimated. At least that's what the manager told him.
Paul. Although George is arrogant, he is not so arrogant that no one is so arrogant. He followed Wu Dawei in the half of the court step by step, and the close observation let George know that Wu Dawei was indeed very strong, so he felt that Wu Dawei must be more difficult to stop on the inside than on the outside.
So, every time Wu Dawei slipped the bottom line, Paul . . . George was far more cautious and attentive than he was at any other time. But you know, the blocking and dismantling thing is not something you can dodge if you say you want to bypass it or pay attention in advance. After all, the person who blocks the demolition may have small movements on his hands, legs, or even his body to hinder your pace as you pass by him.
Especially in a small space like the paint area, it will be more difficult for the referee to see clearly. This is also the reason why Wu Dawei likes to cooperate with point guards in the high post, and his favorite route is to go around the bottom line and paint area to the other side of the court.
Although small actions have always been discouraged and even ridiculed in competitive competitions, there is no doubt that small actions can sometimes have a surprising effect.
Just like this time, Wu Dawei still circled around the top of the arc, and after making a block for Sessions with the ball, he hurriedly pulled away to the flank, and then slipped down the baseline to the other side of the court.
Paul. George followed Wu Dawei closely, he tried to be inseparable, but the moment he followed Wu Dawei into the paint area, he felt like he was being pulled by, and then, Wu Dawei ran out of space.
Sessions had a well-matched pass, and Wu found a shot from just outside the paint touchline. After receiving the ball, Wu Dawei didn't even dribble more, and threw the ball directly to the basket.
Basketball swipes into the net!
At 31:33, the Cavaliers regained the lead.
Paul. George glared at Hollins, who had been dragging him before, and the latter ran straight back to the backcourt as if he were unaware of the air in front of him. Such a situation is Paul. George knew that it was useless to find a referee, not to mention that he was just a rookie. The result of going to the referee may make the situation worse.
So he can only get back into the game, and now it's the Pacers offense, and the most important thing is to equalize the deficit first.
As a rookie who the team focuses on developing, Paul. George still has a good offensive initiative in the rotation. The bench players won't be against Paul for the most part. George's reach for the ball was ignored.
So, after halftime, George got the ball from beyond the three-point line. He stood at the top of the arc, and Wu Dawei, who had previously relied on blocking and dismantling to get rid of him, was standing in front of him to defend him.
The opportunity to avenge the revenge of one arrow has come~
Suddenly, Paul. The thought crossed George's mind. Wu Dawei previously scored a pick-and-roll jumper to help the team take the lead, but Paul. George saw not only these, but also the praise of Wu Dawei from the outside world now.
Especially for Wu Dawei's defense, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is blowing the sky! Reporters actually said that Wu Dawei has booked the best defensive player of the season, a sophomore rookie?
Almost as young as you are, the best defensive player in the league? George doesn't think so, and while he thinks Wu Dawei's defense is good, it's not good enough to be the league's best defensive player.
He had scored 4 points on the offensive end before, so at this time, George wanted to single Wu Dawei one. He didn't make a block at his teammates, and at the top of the arc he was ready to attack.
Wu Dawei squatted down, and he lowered his weight because he was afraid of Paul. George was suddenly attacked. Before the start of the game, he had already gained from the scouting report a few things about the young striker's traits and weaknesses, his physical qualities and explosiveness, as well as a good sense of the big picture and passing vision; At the same time, the scarcity of outside shots and pull-up jumpers prevented him from becoming a star player all at once.
So Wu Dawei was not very afraid of his shooting on the outside, but it was George's breakthrough that made Wu Dawei a little worried. But seeing that the other party was actually ready to fight with him in a high position, Wu Dawei had no such worries.
The ability to predict makes Wu Dawei's confidence impossible to measure with measure words. He stared at George tightly, and then, at the first time of the opponent's dribble, Wu Dawei took the lead!
Aggression has always been a sign of Wu Dawei's intimidation of the enemy on the defensive end, and almost instantly, he jumped out on the spot and headed towards Paul. The moment George took control of the ball with his right hand, the speed was dazzling!
The quick loan center boiled almost at the same time, and when Wu Dawei broke the ball, Paul. George didn't seem to have come back to his senses, and when he turned around, Wu Dawei had already rushed past the Pacers' halfcourt, and in the angry chagrin of Pacers head coach Vogel, Wu Dawei jumped up like a god and was helpless!
Bang!
The ball was smashed into the basket by Wu Dawei, and then the fans cheered. The Cleveland people come to the arena every night to cheer on the Cavaliers, and previously, it was LeBron Brown. James' dunk after the quick drop; And now, it's Wu Dawei's amazing defensive counterattack!
At 31:35, the score was regained by the Cavaliers almost instantaneously. The advantage was extended to four points, which was undoubtedly a huge morale blow to the Indianas, who had been biting the score until now.
When they attacked again, Paul, who had wanted to have a one-on-one bullfight with Wu Dawei. George, I'm not in that mood at all. It's not just that he looked like a helpless schoolboy in the previous duel, Wu Dawei's relaxed appearance when he broke the ball, like a walk in the back garden of his own home; It's also because the team is a little bit behind at this point.
Young player, you can't expect him to take on a lot of responsibility. Even if it's as strong as LeBron. James is not able to carry the team on his shoulders as soon as he enters the league.
It takes a process, maybe it's full, maybe it's ...... It's the next game.
Paul, who had already contributed 4 points to the team, had already contributed 4 points to the team. George stopped asking for the ball, apparently, slowing the Pacers' offense a bit. Because the Indianas couldn't find the main point of attack for a while, they could only start to pour the ball on the perimeter without stopping, so that time passed quickly and imperceptibly like money......
Soon, it turned into a hasty shot. The basketball collapsed and was snatched by Wu Dawei rushing inside, and the Cavaliers had another chance to extend their lead.
When the offense and defense were converted again, Wu Dawei followed the team to the frontcourt. He found Paul. George also had a change, a psychological change. Maybe it's his own tackles, decisiveness and quickness that make him look very relaxed. At the same time, let Paul. While George was annoyed, there may have been a trace of confusion in his heart.
How easily did he break the ball in my hand? Am I so vulnerable?
Although young people are always full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm, and even when they are depressed, they only need a light encouragement to be able to fight immediately, but at the same time, not much experience in the world will always make their minds not strong enough. The vulnerable side is easy to show on the pitch.
It takes a long transition process from youth to maturity, and looking at Paul who is a little depressed. George, Wu Dawei secretly rejoiced in his heart, but fortunately, he had that divine ability to predict.
Its existence is not only to keep its self-confidence at a high level, but also to allow itself to be like a strong backing when encountering setbacks, supporting itself to never reach the brink of collapse.
Its role may become less and less obvious as its own strength increases, but there is no doubt that it is precisely because of its existence that it has been able to walk in a good cycle. On the right path that is hard to deviate from! (To be continued.)
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