Start without the ball

Chapter 288

On May 5, the Pisacek Energy Center is in the fourth matchup of the Western Conference Finals.

After the game, Cole studied the video and designed several sets of catching tactics for Curry, so that Curry could catch the basketball under Westbrook's strict defense, and it would not be as bleak as G3. The score opened.

Before the transition period of the first quarter, the two sides battled 21 to 26. The Thunder held a 5-point lead. play.

The situation on the court was one-sided. Li Haoyu, who was physically fit, shot from inside and outside and scored consecutively. However, under Westbrook's strict defense, Curry's physical fitness was very serious and it was very difficult to score.

At the end of the first quarter, the battle between the two sides was 25 to 35, and Li Haoyu widened the difference to 10 points.

In the second quarter, Iguodala of the Warriors stepped forward to bite the score for the team. At the end of the first half, the two sides fought 53 to 63.

Now the game time came to the third quarter at 2 minutes and 37 seconds. At this time, the score was 71 to 82. The Thunder led by 11 points. Cole requested a timeout.

Donovan pulled Li Haoyu to his side and said, "The Warriors are at the end of their battle, and now is an excellent opportunity for us to expand our advantage!"

Li Haoyu nodded and said, "Coach, can you let Burton play?"

Donovan was taken aback, a little confused by Li Haoyu's suggestion, Burton is the ultimate water dispenser, he couldn't believe that General Ai would actually make such a rash suggestion at this time.

Li Haoyu explained: "Coach, Cole saw that Iguodala was in good condition before. He replaced Curry and took a rest for 2 minutes. If Schroeder defends later, Curry should not be too easy to single him. Want to guard Curry personally."

Donovan instantly understood Li Haoyu's intentions. During the G2 transition, Li Haoyu tried to defend Curry, who was hot, and the effect was good. But when the defense changed, Livingston misplaced singles and Schroeder scored consecutively.

This time Li Haoyu hopes to replace Schroder with Burton, Li Haoyu defends Curry, Ferguson defends Livingston, and the strong Burton defends Jerebko.

Donovan rubbed his chin and weighed the pros and cons. Is he really a man considering not having a point guard?And what a bold move by Burton, the ultimate water cooler.

Li Haoyu saw through the coach's doubts and said: "Coach, although Burton doesn't help much on the offensive end, he really has no problem dealing with Jerebko on the defensive end. I have observed in training that his strength is very good. The footsteps are not bad, enough to defend Jerebko.

As for the ball, you don't have to worry, I'll just dribble by myself, if Curry dares to step forward to put pressure, I'll let him experience the power of Magneto. "

Donovan thought about it, looked at Li Haoyu's firm eyes, agreed, then turned around and called Burton to his side:
"Your main task after playing is to bore Jerebko, understand? On the offensive end, you just need to open up the space, and listen to Lee's command on the court."

Finally had the chance to play, Burton nodded excitedly, the timeout expired, and the players from both sides returned to the field.

Warriors: Center Jones, power forward Bell, small forward Jerebko, shooting guard Livingston, point guard Curry.

Thunder: center Noelle, power forward Morris, small forward Burton, shooting guard Ferguson, point guard Li Haoyu.

Pierce: "The Thunder didn't play Schroeder, but instead played Burton, a small forward who played very late in the order. Could it be that Lee is going to handle the ball?"

Miller: "I'm a little worried about Lee's dribbling skills. If Curry puts pressure on him, I don't know if he can cope."

The Thunder attacked, Li Haoyu took the basketball in the backcourt, dribbled the ball with his right hand, and pushed forward steadily.

Seeing that the Thunder didn't send a point guard, Kerr yelled at Curry: "Go up and put pressure on!"

After being instructed, Curry waited on the center line. When Li Haoyu came in front of him, Curry stuck up and stretched out his left hand in an attempt to steal.

Li Haoyu dribbled the ball very steadily with his right hand, and his left hand severely knocked off Curry's stealing arm.

This blow was really not light, Curry retracted his arm in pain, and followed Li Haoyu's side to defend.

Seeing that Li Haoyu was about to dribble to the top of the arc, Cole was very anxious and shouted: "Steal him! His dribbling skills are not up to standard!"

After receiving the order, Curry reached out to steal again.

It came just in time, Li Haoyu had a sly smile on his mouth, and grabbed Curry's arm with his left hand and clamped it under his armpit.

"shit!"

Curry knew something was wrong, but it was too late for him to break free now.

The left hand passed under Curry's arm, closed with the right hand, kicked off the ground, and shot a three-pointer.

Seeing that Curry's arm was pressing on Li Haoyu's left hand, the referee whistled decisively.

boom!
Affected, this time the shot was missed, but Li Haoyu scored three free throws.

Li Haoyu walked to the free throw line and took the basketball from the referee.

Lower your heart, take a deep breath, get up and move your wrists, everything is so natural.

shuh~
The first penalty hit 71 to 83, Li Haoyu gestured, and everyone in the Thunder was ordered to return to the backcourt.

Now Cole became nervous. He remembered that Li Haoyu used this trick to deceive the defense when he was playing against the Spurs, so he quickly shouted to the players on the field.

"Everyone don't go to the frontcourt, be vigilant, three people grab rebounds, and two people are responsible for responding on the outside!"

Jerebko and Livingston originally wanted to accompany the Thunder players in the frontcourt, but now they have to obediently return to the backcourt.

Seeing this scene, Pierce said with a smile:

"Dude, that's Hua Guoli with a free throw percentage over 90! Most importantly, the missed free throws are basically made by him deliberately.

Now all 4 Thunder players ran back to the backcourt, leaving Li alone to make free throws in the frontcourt, but the Warriors were facing a big enemy, all fell in the backcourt, and 5 yellow jerseys surrounded Li Haoyu, who was wearing a white jersey. "

Miller: "Who told Lee not to follow the routine? Last time he used this trick to turn the Spurs around. It is understandable for Cole to be cautious."

After Li Haoyu took a deep breath, he made a free throw.

shuh~
The second penalty was also hit steadily, and the trajectory completely coincided with the first penalty, 71 to 84.

The referee hit the ground and passed the ball back to Li Haoyu. In the interior, Jones Bell made a serious effort to grab the rebound, while Jerebko, standing on the upper line, was going to block Li Haoyu to prevent him from hitting the front of the basket. Take back the basketball.

The corners of Li Haoyu's mouth raised, do you think this can stop me?

Taking a deep breath, aiming at the back of the basket, Li Haoyu threw the ball upwards vigorously.

The arc is too high this time!
The orange basketball jumped high, then fell to the basket, it was a delay!

The basketball bounced back to the free throw line, and Jones and Bell couldn't do anything about the long rebound.

The basketball fell between Li Haoyu and Jerebko, and the Warriors forward Li Haoyu was about to get stuck at the free throw line.

"Damn!"

Jerebko yells bad!

　I'm late, I'm sorry, there is another update that will be very late, let's watch it in the morning, and continue to update tomorrow.

　　Thank you [Dense Fog Warning] for the reward of 500 coins!
　　Thank you [Tai Yiyun] for the reward of 500 coins!
　　Thank you [Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing] for the 200 coins rewarded by the boss!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)