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Chapter 113: Continuous and Unruly Actions! Atai Has a Bad Temper
The entire Staples Center audience was looking at Jiang Chen standing outside the three-point line with curiosity, completely unaware of his intentions.
Such a good open three-point opportunity, why not shoot?
Do I have to wait for the defender to come over before I shoot?
On the court.
Artest didn't notice these details, but ran to the front court. When he saw Jiang Chen's figure seemed to be frozen, his face lit up with joy and he ran even harder.
After a few seconds, he stood in front of Jiang Chen and said breathlessly:
"Boy, you've already wasted your best shooting opportunity. I won't let you hit a three-pointer easily again."
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Do you know I'm waiting for you?
Jiang Chen glanced at A Tai with a strange expression on his face, and without saying anything more, he spoke directly with his actions.
The Thunder dribbled the ball with all their strength, changed direction continuously, broke through one step, and then retreated outside the three-point line, creating distance between them and Artest.
Then he jumped up and shot at the speed of light, leaning back to make a three-pointer.
A Tai stretched out his hands, his face full of helplessness.
It's another fadeaway three-pointer like this. There's no way to defend it!
The basketball drew a high arc.
Swish.
Hollow into the net.
Instantly, the whole audience was boiling.
"Oh my God! This Chinese player is really waiting for Artest's defense!"
"This is totally using Artest as a scope!"
Reggie Miller said excitedly that he was very excited about Jiang Chen's performance.
What kind of shooting confidence is this?
"This is such a cool move! I don't know what Artest is feeling at this moment. He threatened to defend Jiang Chen in the pre-match interview!"
"But now Jiang Chen made two consecutive three-pointers on his head."
"The defense is useless."
Mike Brin also said excitedly.
On the stadium.
Kobe was also suddenly enlightened when he saw this scene, and then smiled helplessly.
It seems that Jiang Chen is arguing with Artest today!
good!
That's the kind of temperament you need to have.
The Rockets attack.
After Alston dribbled across half court, he passed the ball to Artest again.
This time, Artest became much more cautious and signaled McGrady to move and pass the basketball.
In terms of offensive ability, the Rockets' strongest individual attacker is McGrady!
This man, who has won the scoring title for two consecutive years, has no doubt about his personal strength, except for his slightly bad luck and constant injuries. He is definitely one of the strongest small forwards in the league.
McGrady dribbled the ball and changed directions continuously, but failed to break through Kobe's defense, and had no choice but to shoot a three-pointer from the outside again.
Bang.
The basketball bounced out of the basket.
Bynum grabbed the backcourt rebound.
The Lakers launched an attack.
Fall into positional warfare.
Jiang Chen signaled Bynum to move outside the three-point line to perform a high-post pick-and-roll tactic.
Following Bynum's screen, Jiang Chen easily got a shooting opportunity and shot another three-pointer.
Swish!
Keep hitting.
The Rockets players were all helpless watching Jiang Chen's crazy performance.
Even with the Big Three, they couldn't match Jiang Chen's offense alone, which was unexpected for all the spectators watching the game.
For the next period of time, the entire Lakers team was feeding him the ball!
Jiang Chen was completely in high spirits, entering into his personal offensive moment and scoring continuously.
It took more than half a quarter.
12:21.
The Lakers extended their lead to 9 points.
beep!
Rockets head coach Adelman called a timeout.
"Artest, what's wrong with you? Can't you defend against Jiang Chen, a sophomore rookie?"
Adelman said with a frown.
As the Rockets' strongest defensive player on the perimeter, Artest's defense is very important to the Rockets' entire defensive system.
He is the best choice to limit the opponent's trump card.
But now the defensive strength shown by Artest is undoubtedly disappointing.
Look at the performance of Jiang Chen in the first half of the quarter. He made 5 of 8 shots and 4 of 6 three-pointers, scoring 14 points.
The Lakers still have Kobe Bryant, the superstar, who has not yet started to perform!
How to win the game if we keep playing like this?
Adelman had just received a message from Morey's secretary, asking him to do his best to win the game.
It's also very stressful.
If he is under pressure, then the players will have to bear more pressure.
"Coach, give me some more time. I've almost figured out this Chinese player's offensive strategy."
Artest said, looking somewhat annoyed.
It was supposed to be a show of loyalty, but now Jiang Chen has beaten them to a pulp.
Where is the reputation of being the best defensive player?
We must severely restrict the performance of this Chinese player, otherwise he really can't show his value!
"Okay! I'll give you another half quarter of the game! Teach this Chinese player a lesson for me."
Adelman said seriously.
Then he drew an offensive tactic on the tactical board.
Defending Jiang Chen is important, but the team's own offensive problems are more important.
If the offense can't get going, it will be difficult for the Rockets to gain a foothold in this game.
After all, the essence of a basketball game is to see who can score more points.
Pause back.
The Rockets took the lead in attacking.
Dayao received the basketball in the restricted area and made a turnaround jump shot.
After getting an offensive opportunity at the beginning of the game, everyone played in chaos in the next few minutes. Yao Ming rarely got the chance to receive the ball and had to run back and forth with the team.
This is undoubtedly a waste of Yao Ming's physical strength.
Now Adelman has finally emphasized this issue and handed the offensive responsibility to Yao Ming.
The Lakers attack.
After Jiang Chen dribbled across half court, he dribbled past Artest's defense with one step, used [Aomine Daiki's irregular shot], and completed a shot with an extremely twisted posture.
Swish!
Keep hitting.
"Coach, Artest can't defend me! You'd better find someone to defend me!"
While returning to defense, Jiang Chen shouted loudly to Adelman on the sidelines.
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The fans in the stadium were stunned once again.
This is really one wave after another!
Kobe raised his eyebrows slightly.
This picture looks familiar!
Didn't Jiang Chen say the same thing to Coach K when he beat up Kidd in the Olympics?
Adelman on the sidelines was stunned, as if he didn't expect Jiang Chen to say that.
Then he became angry.
This is so disrespectful!
Change defense?
Who should he replace?
Do the Rockets have a better defensive player than Artest?
"Boy, you are more pretentious than Larry Bird, but I hope you have the ability of Larry Bird."
Adelman hit back coldly.
"Don't worry, you won't be disappointed!"
Jiang Chen grinned and used his strongest wall defense to disrupt Artest's shot.
The Lakers attack.
Kobe made continuous changes of direction and passed the ball to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen just wanted to shoot.
Artest rushed over.
That posture was not directed at the ball at all, but at Jiang Chen.
Bang.
The two collided!
At the moment of collision, Jiang Chen threw the basketball.