king of defenders

Chapter 607 Win the match point, a big score of 32
In a blink of an eye, two days passed.

On April 4, the Heat returned to their home stadium, American Airlines Arena, and ushered in the fifth game of this series against the Pacers. The two teams will compete for match points.

In the first four games, the two sides drew 2:2, which means they have returned to the same starting line, and this fifth game is a key turning point.

Whoever can win the fifth game and win the match point will have an advantage, not only the advantage in the score of the series, but also the psychological advantage.

Because in the case of 3:2, the lagging side has already been driven to a desperate situation, on the edge of a cliff, as long as it loses one more game, it will be over.And even if the leading team loses a game, there is still a tiebreaker and a chance to advance.

Of course, it's 2:2 now. Both sides are under tremendous pressure, and they are bound to win this game.

But in comparison, the Pacers are under more pressure.

After a few games, anyone can see Meng Yun's progress, from his inexperience and mistakes in the first game, to his gradual maturity in the second game, to the 30+ explosion in the third game, and the three-pointer in the fourth game. God, turn the tide.There is no doubt that Meng Yun is adapting to the rhythm of the playoffs at an amazing speed and growing rapidly in the process.

Especially in the third and fourth games, Meng Yun scored 30+ in two consecutive games. His personal talent and strength are amazing, making it hard to believe that this is a rookie.

Meng Yun is growing rapidly and becoming stronger and stronger, while the Pacers' original successful defensive strategy failed in the last game. Under the ebb and flow, the situation has been biased towards the Heat.

Moreover, the Heat still have home court advantage. If the Pacers lose this fifth game, it means that they are getting farther and farther away from advancing to the second round.

Therefore, the Pacers paid special attention to this game, and even regarded it as a battle of life and death.

If they lose, they may be eliminated 4:2.

The auditorium was crowded with people, almost full. Countless Heat fans wore Heat home jerseys, like waves, accompanied by loud noises, making the atmosphere bursting and shocking.

Zhao Hao and Bill Duffy came to the scene. Meng Yun's friend Jimmy from Davidson College came to the scene with his girlfriend. Coach Carl from Davidson College was also Meng Yun's original teammate. Later, he was picked 36th in the second round. Evan Hopps, who was selected by the Timberwolves, arrived at the scene.

Meng Yun knew that Zhao Hao and Bill Duffy were coming back, and also knew that Jimmy was coming. Jimmy called him before, and Meng Yun specially left him two tickets.

But Meng Yun didn't know that coach Mason Carr was coming.

When the Heat players came out, Meng Yun looked towards the auditorium and immediately saw Mason Carr. Meng Yun was pleasantly surprised, and hurried to the auditorium, hugged Mason Karl, and said happily: "Coach, why don't you come? Give me a call and I should get your tickets ready for you."

Mason Carr was in a good mood and was relieved by Meng Yun's politeness and respect for him. He smiled and said, "I came with Evan, and he also bought the tickets."

Meng Yun looked at Evan Hopps. The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they embraced warmly.

Evan explained with a smile: "You are too busy, I don't want to disturb you."

In fact, the reason why Evan didn't tell Meng Yun was out of self-esteem. Although he also entered the NBA, he was a drinking fountain watcher in the Timberwolves and had no chance to play.

But Meng Yun became famous in the Heat and became the undisputed rookie No.1.

This gap made Evan feel a little uncomfortable facing Meng Yun. He still regarded Meng Yun as a good friend, but he was afraid that Meng Yun didn't think so, so he didn't "see outsiders" like before.

Seeing Evan's slightly embarrassed expression, Meng Yun's heart moved, and he suddenly understood, and said with a smile: "Evan, although we are no longer in the same team, you will always be my friend and brother. I welcome you very much I play, but make sure to let me know next time, and let me help you with the tickets. Of course, if I go to the Target Center, you have to help me with the tickets."

"Of course." Evan smiled, "That's it."

After chatting for a few more words, Meng Yun was about to return to the field. Mason Karl held him back and said, "Come on, I believe you will be able to win."

Meng Yun nodded with a smile and returned to the court.

Players from both sides warm up.

"Defend well, watch out for him to break through." Coach Frank Vogel stood on the sidelines and yelled at the field, reminding the players to be careful to guard against Meng Yun.

on the field.

Meng Yun made a breakthrough, and then pulled back after a change of direction. Hill was startled, thinking that Meng Yun was going to shoot, but Meng Yun accelerated again and passed Hill in one go.

Entering the inside line, Meng Yun arrived early to block and score the ball outside.

"Be careful with the bottom line."

"Oops."

Beyond the three-point line in the left bottom corner, Green was empty.

Green stretched out his hand to catch Meng Yun's pass, adjusted it a little, and raised his hand to make a three-pointer. The basketball hit steadily and made a crisp sound.

At this time, the game has progressed to the third quarter, and the Heat lead by 11 points.

The Pacers are very fierce today, very fierce from the first quarter, but the situation is no longer favorable to the Pacers, the strategy of double-teaming Wade is no longer feasible.

After the last game, Meng Yun's deterrence was undoubtedly revealed. The Pacers did not dare to let Meng Yun go again, and after the last game, the status of Luol Deng, Green, and Whiteside also recovered today.

In this way, the Pacers dare not double-team Wade, and even dare not double-team Meng Yun, because there are still Wade and Luol Deng.

What makes Frank Vogel even more troublesome is that George, who has performed well in four consecutive games and averaged 30+ per game, suddenly lost his form today and felt cold.

After more than two quarters, they were only 11 points behind, and Frank Vogel even felt good.He couldn't criticize the players because they all tried their best.

"Alas" Frank Vogel sighed secretly. Meng Yun made another three-pointer on the court. The point difference continued to widen. He could only sigh helplessly. The third record in the Eastern Conference is not for nothing.

What's more, the Heat have another genius like Meng Yun!

At the end of the three quarters, the Heat led by 15 points.

Entering the fourth quarter, George felt warmer and led the Pacers to counterattack, narrowing the point difference to less than ten points at one point, but with Wade scoring consecutive points, the Pacers' counterattack momentum was extinguished.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

The Pacers failed to catch up with the score in one go, and there was no way to catch up behind.

When the game ended, the score was 115:107. The Heat defeated the Pacers, won the series match point, and rewritten the series score to 3:2.

George looked lonely. He scored 27 points today, but his shooting percentage was not high, only 26 of 10 shots.

For the Heat, Wade scored a game-high 28 points. Meng Yun did not disappoint Coach Mason Carr. He scored 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists in a double-double.

(End of this chapter)