activa-t Chapter 653 G2-Challenge
Chapter 653 G2-Challenge
Chapter 653 G2-Challenge
The situation is still very unfavorable for the Heat.
James is the king of the final quarter this season, averaging 13.8 points in the fourth quarter per game.
He's very good at finishing games.
In the last game, James lost the game with 50+. Today, he used the limited playing time in the first three quarters to score 30+ efficiently again. There is still a whole quarter left in the game, and he still has enough time to improve his score.
After fighting for a whole quarter, James' body was only slightly sweating. This is a very good performance for him, but for his opponent, it is a nightmare.
Barrett is the Heat's secret weapon to restrict James. Obviously, his performance is not enough to satisfy him, but the team praised his performance. It is precisely because of his restriction that James only got 13+3+3 data in the third quarter. Without Barrett, this data would be even more terrifying.
How to limit James?This is a problem that has plagued the other 29 teams in the league for 7 seasons. Since James first entered the league, he has been a problem-making machine and will always create difficulties for opponents. Even the owner of the Lakers Anne Buss said at the press conference more than once that "she is very grateful that James is in her team, otherwise it will be a protracted disaster."
Some people are born strong, so strong that they have no weaknesses.
Rondo gestured on the tactical board for the tactics to be used next, and the arrangement of these tactics had nothing to do with James.
"Coach, don't you continue targeting him?" Gaia asked.
Rondo responded lightly, "There is no need to waste time on him. I believe Barrett will find a way."
Such words of trust made Barrett's heart tremble.
"After playing against him for so many years, you should know him better than any of us." Rondo looked at Barrett. "Compared with tactics, the defender is more important."
Barrett and James have been discussed together since they first entered the league, because James is almost invincible. At the small forward position, Barrett is one of the few players who can be compared with him. However, the difference in talent between the two makes Barrett always in the role of challenger.
This is like a heavy rock that has weighed on Barrett for seven years. This year is his most promising year to beat James.
After seven years of sharpening a sword, it's time to unsheath it.
In order to be able to defeat James, Barrett continued to strengthen his body, and sent himself to the "Best Defensive Team" with his enthusiasm, and all these honors are not as good as "defending James".
"Leave it to me." There was a sharp edge in Barrett's eyes, which made people shudder. "I want to put all my energy on defense, so I rely on you on the offensive end."
In the NBA, good data has always been the pursuit of players, because it can not only make them the focus of attention under the spotlight, but also win them a lucrative contract extension. For most players from poor backgrounds, wealth and money are as important pursuits as championship honors.
However, Barrett is a different kind. He seems to be more focused on challenging the strong. Because of his excellent defensive ability, all he faces in the game are the main scorers of the opponent.
He can even not take a shot for the whole game, and concentrate on defense. His way of basketball is to defend.
In the final quarter, let's go to war!
The Lakers gave James the right to attack in the first round. They wanted to show their determination to win the game, but Barrett didn't want them to attack too smoothly.
The two met again, and James clearly felt the dignified atmosphere emanating from Barrett. His defensive center of gravity was very low, and his defensive focus was also very high. He almost blocked all of James' offensive lines immediately.
This feeling is very familiar to James. Among all the players he is facing, he has only felt it from Barrett. It is an arrogance comparable to his own.
As the darling of the sky, James' talent allowed him to stand on the commanding heights when he was just a fledgling, but Barrett worked hard to get close to him step by step.
"Is this your 7 years of precipitation? Let me see your strength." James took two steps back, this posture is the rhythm of singles.
James started very suddenly and at an extremely fast speed. The highly concentrated Barrett successfully captured the rhythm of his offense, met him, and suppressed his first step.
"What a quick reaction." Barrett's reaction was shocking.
"I haven't asked yet." James quickly dribbled the ball to adjust, and then pulled the ball to the other side. Barrett turned to catch up, but bumped into Raphael head-on.
"Pick and roll!" Barrett's brows slightly gathered together.
"Stop." Rafael's pick-and-roll was timely and solid, blocking Barrett tightly.
"No one can make me stop." Barrett exerted force expressionlessly, and Raphael only felt his feet moving unconsciously, and Barrett pushed them away with strength.
Raphael's weight exceeded 230 kilograms, but Barrett pushed it away easily.
Barrett, who forcibly squeezed Raphael away, was not thrown off by James, and with a side step, he chased after him.
The pick-and-roll cooperation between James and Rafael is the signature tactic of the Lakers this season. It has been tried and tested in previous games, but now it has been cracked by Barrett alone.
"It's quite capable, but it can't prevent me." James still has a half body advantage. He didn't break through in the direction of Barrett, but dribbled the ball sideways. In an instant, there was a distance of 1.5 body between the two, which was enough space for a shot.
"Don't even think about it!" Barrett greeted him.
Seeing Barrett leaning towards him, James was secretly delighted. This was not his real intention. Attracting the defense was just the first step. His purpose was to beat the time lag. James took a stab forward and just happened to miss the oncoming Barrett. He stretched the ball towards the basket and shot it.
呲~
There was a screeching sound as the sneakers rubbed against the floor, and Barrett stopped abruptly with both feet, and sent himself backward with force.
Snapped! ! !
Barrett's body was tilted close to 45°, and the moment James shot, he blocked the basketball.
(End of this chapter)