Chapter 209: The Wheel of Fortune
In the center of the Wajovia, the home team attacks with the ball.
It was completely different from the scene of ordinary games in the past, when the Philadelphia 76ers players pushed forward the offense, the home fans did not let out a cheering sound, and the audience was silent as if they were enjoying a high-level classical concert, and everyone did not say a word.
Even some excited fans, in order to prevent themselves from shouting, simply reached out to cover their mouths, stared at the situation on the field with wide eyes, and didn't dare to take a breath.
With 40 seconds left on the clock, the 76ers advanced to the frontcourt.
2 points difference.
Miller slowly controlled the ball, and as a veteran point guard who has worked hard in the league for many years, he knows exactly what the team needs at this time.
"Control the rhythm, play well and cooperate well to ensure the success rate!"
Cheeks had already stepped straight to the sidelines, and if it weren't for the rules, he would have been eager to go straight to Miller and watch him dribble while constantly instilling his own tactical plan.
Iverson's goal brought the score to 119-117, with Philadelphia holding a two-point lead with well over 24 seconds remaining.
This time, Philadelphia will have to reduce the success rate of the tempo, ensure the goal, and stretch the difference to more than 3 points. In this way, under normal circumstances, Denver has no way to catch up with the 4-point score in an instant, and it will take at least two attacks to complete.
The remaining time ensures that Philadelphia can defend fully after the goal, as long as they don't let Denver play a quick offense, the team can send a baseline ball and then control the ball steadily, waiting for the Denver players to foul the game.
Among the Philadelphia players on the court, Carney and Chen Mu's free throw shooting rate will be about 60%, so if it enters foul time, Chen Mu is estimated to become the candidate for the baseline serve, and Carney will quickly sprint to the front court, seeking possible Denver mistakes, and seizing the opportunity to score again. Seal the win.
And Iguodala and Miller, although their shooting level is not good, they are not good at free throws, with a shooting rate of more than eighty percent, which is enough to be qualified for the task of free throwers at critical moments.
This is actually a bit strange, in terms of shooting ability, especially mid-range shooting ability, Chen Mu has long been above these two. But the free throw line fell again. I'm afraid it can only be explained that free throw shooting and shooting are two completely different techniques, and they can't be simply equated.
And Korver, it's time to burst. With more than 91 percent free throw shooting this season, Philadelphia could almost sit back and wait for two points to score if they could get Korver to get the ball, and then shoot from the outside of Denver.
"Don't think about it so much yet!"
Miller calmed down, threw all those predictions and ideas in his mind to the back of his mind, and seriously lowered his center of gravity to continue dribbling.
In front of Iverson's constant interference, Miller is pouting with his big ass with his back, and Denver is trying his best to complete the steal, and he is using great energy to defend. Say nothing and don't let Philadelphia score again.
Near the bottom line, Chen Mu is constantly entangled with the two inside lines of Denver, and this time offensively, Chen Mu must be the top priority of Denver's defense. The Chinese kid's back-to-back singles and mid-range shots are very sure ways to score, and Martin and Camby naturally know this, and almost pinned Chen Mu under the basket. Don't let Chen Mu have the slightest chance to catch the ball.
"It's really not good, Chen can still try to grab the rebounds in the front court."
Miller no longer considered Chen Mu's point and glanced around. Korver was naturally stared at by Anthony fiercely, so he almost hugged him directly. Iguodala has a little space on the outside, but unfortunately it is obviously not the best choice for Iguodala to shoot three points at this time, even if he passes the ball to Iguodala, he has to enter the scoring area he is familiar with, and there are countless Denver players waiting for him.
What about Carney?
Miller looked around and Carney was moving back and forth in the bottom corners on both sides, using the entanglement between Chen Mu and Martin Camby as a pull, looking for a chance to catch the ball. Behind him, JR followed suit and did not give any space.
Perfect defense.
Miller has to admit that although Denver's overall defense is not good, this is also due to the team's focus on fast offense and defense. When it comes to critical moments, these geniuses still have enough ability and physical strength to complete a wave of high-quality defense.
Well, there is only one option left.
"Hoo ......"
Miller took a deep breath, glanced inward with his eyes, and Chen Mu under the basket naturally received the signal. It is not difficult to see from Chen Mu's eyes that he also agrees with Miller's choice very much.
Desperately trying to get rid of the entanglement of Martin and Camby, Chen Mu quickly came to a solid cover at the top of the arc, Miller took advantage of the situation, Iverson hurriedly chased around the wall, and came behind Chen Mu to see, but the basketball in Miller's hand was gone.
"At Chen's!"
Iverson is very familiar with Chen Mu, knowing that Miller and Chen Mu completed a hand-to-hand pass by the way when they were blocking, and he often played this hand when he was still in Philadelphia, so it was easy to confuse the opponent's defensive sight.
After receiving the ball, Chen Mu quickly turned around, took a step to the basket and was surrounded by Martin and Camby, at the same time, Miller had already walked to the low post, Iverson had the advantage of speed, and he also arrived in time.
"Smack"
The iconic crotch pass, the basketball in Chen Mu's hand hit the ground, rushed out from under Camby's crotch, rebounded and came to Miller's hands smoothly.
Andre Miller, back-to-back singles Iverson!
This is the tactical judgment made by Chen Mu and Miller, from the perspective of the situation on the field, Miller, who has a mediocre offensive performance on the whole court, is subject to the least defensive pressure, Iverson is a short player, and Miller definitely has an advantage in the low post!
Dribbling again and again, Miller used almost all the back-to-back skills of his life, and he was full of feints.
Iverson may not be a defensive master in the traditional sense, but these tricks are not enough to shake the former MVP away, follow Miller closely, and not back down.
Time was running out as Miller's unhurried offense suddenly began to change gear, and after coming to the vicinity of the three-second zone, a thief turned around and raised his hand from the baseline, directly sending Iverson flying.
Feints!
Iverson secretly screamed that it was not good, this shaking was extremely realistic, there were only two seconds left in 24 seconds, he never thought that Miller would dare to fake in such a limited time, and he was shaken, completely losing his defensive position.
Collecting the ball and turning around, Miller quickly turned around at twice the speed of his usual movements, and returned to the middle to open his hand to make a layup.
Camby slapped the horse on the side, this kind of basket defense is his forte, and the long arm is extended to cover the sky, and Miller's offensive opportunity is completely blocked.
You can prevent it!
The Denver players all had the same thought in their hearts, Camby's defense could definitely fly Miller's shot straight out, and the team had a chance to attack quickly to steal points!
Thinking of this, Anthony even started to start up the front court, just waiting for the fast attack.
Andre Miller, however, still miscalculated the Denver people.
"Whoosh"
With the last step, Miller's movement on the edge of the walk was difficult to judge, and after the jump, he flew almost close to the ground, and his body made an extremely reluctant hand-changing lever against Camby, and the sound of 24 seconds was heard at the same time as the basketball was shot.
"Huh"
With an incredible attacking choice, Andre Miller completed his own cadenza and flicked Iverson off to play with a lever in front of Camby and toss the ball in.
There are only 25 seconds left.
"Fast Break !!!"
Iverson jumped almost one step beyond the baseline to deliver a pass, and then quickly started himself, and the supersonic plane sprinted forward like a supersonic.
JR received a pass, Iverson was at a gallop and no one could catch up, and after coming to the frontcourt, he succinctly and gorgeously shook off Iguodala, who was the fastest defender, and rushed to the basket to force a shot directly.
The moment the basketball left his hand, Iverson didn't know if the ball would go in, but after a tenth of a second, he knew.
There will be no points in this attack.
"Bang!"
Rodni Carney, a recruit who was like a fish in water next to Chen Mu, stepped in at the moment when Iverson shook Iguodala and slowed down slightly, aiming at Iverson's shot, and the basketball just rose into the air.
With a crisp block, the basketball flew to the outside, and before the Philadelphia fans had time to celebrate, a figure received the ball steadily outside the three-point line.
Anthony.
"Four points."
Anthony whispered, no one heard him say anything on or off the court, only saw him staring at the basket, which was exactly the same as when Korver started to exert his power just now, his lips moved slightly, and then he pulled up a three-point shot.
And the worst happened in this instant.
"Beep!"
The defensively Korver still made a big mistake, and almost subconsciously reached out and pushed at the moment when Anthony shot, wanting to interfere with the opponent's shot from the side. The referee's whistle sounded, the basketball arced beautifully, and Anthony himself lost his balance and fell to the ground, and then
"Huh"
Three plus one.
The Wajovia Center arena froze instantly.
In just a few tens of seconds, Philadelphia fans fell from heaven to hell, Iverson's juggling goal closed the score, Miller's fatal change of hands widened the gap, and Iverson sprinted again to be blocked by Carney, all of which fans didn't even have time to react.
Anthony, a cold-blooded killer who has been known as a super assassin at the beginning of his career, completes an incredible three-plus-one.
Standing at the free-throw line and looking at the eyes of the Philadelphia fans who had not yet recovered from the shock, Anthony hit the shot to level the score.
123 draws, Philadelphia shouted stop.
time, 12 seconds remaining.
The Denver bench was jubilant, and although Philadelphia still had a chance to shoot, Anthony was able to shoot a lethal three-and-one in a desperate situation, and Anthony became the team's hero.
Philadelphia was immediately in a state of hustle, with Cheeks frowning and quickly drawing on the tactical board, laying out the details of the final attack.
The wheel of fortune continued to spin, and Denver held his revolver and pointed it at his temple, and he let out a sigh of relief as he pulled the trigger in fear, no bullets were fired.
Now, it's Philadelphia's turn. (To be continued......)
PS: The longest battle of the season is coming to an end, and after that, fast forward!