Chapter 256: The Last Moment
The main players of both sides had already played the third quarter, and the score was very tight now. In the last three minutes, no one dared to substitute easily.
Xue Ding attacked with the ball, but the 76ers still chose the 3-2 joint defense mode to focus on defending the outside.
For the Trail Blazers, at such a time, only Xue Ding can take the ball and attack in full. Adrian shoots more often, and Chandler does not have the ability to hold the ball at all. Fernandez and Batum are more suitable for scoring in sports battles.
So the 76ers boldly double-teamed Xue Dingjing.
Xue Ding knew very well that if he started passing the ball when he was anxious, he would immediately pass the ball. He still had the ability to deal with the double-team. Once other teammates faced double-teams, they would either pass the ball or take action in a hasty way. At such a critical moment, there should be no mistakes.
Xue Ding made a tactical gesture, and Ade immediately mentioned the three-point line to carry out pick-and-roll. With Ade's tall body, Xue Ding easily passed through the defense and rushed to the inside. Iguodala followed closely behind and was ready to chase the hat.
As long as you run, you will never slow down. This is Xue Ding’s biggest feature and has become a distinctive feature in the league.
So there is a rumor now against Xue Ding's defense, that is, Xue Ding rushed up, and he must have to make up for defense. If he doesn't make up for defense, he will make 100% goal. However, if he makes up for defense, he will be able to gamble for Xue Ding's passing ball with a 50% chance, and then he will be 50% chance to gamble for his teammates.
It is obvious that Brand is the loyal executor of this iron rule. He never hesitated in the whole game against Xue Ding's breakthrough. Whether it was this caused Xue Ding and Chandler to have many wonderful aerial relays in this game, he was willing to do so.
The ball is still like this. Xue Ding rushed in and Brand immediately made up for defense. Xue Ding jumped up and passed the ball. Fernandez, who was ambushing the low corner on the right, received the ball and made an open three-pointer.
The score is 78; 78, there are 2 minutes and 35 seconds left, and the two sides tied and continued to return to the same starting line.
The 76ers attacked and after the ball passed half, they were directly handed over to Iguodala. As the core of the team, Iguodala was not mainly scoring. As the most versatile person in the team, Iguodala gained recognition from his teammates and head coach through defense, and also had his organizational ability.
At this critical moment, I handed the ball to him in the hope of exercising its organizational ability, because once William Moss is critical, he will become brainless, which has become a joke on the 76ers.
William Moss was extremely fast, but sometimes he couldn't know what he was going to do. This was actually a mockery of William Moss' pitiful overall situation.
Iguodala dribbled, Smith stepped forward to pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll was successful, Iguodala quickly broke through, and Ade had to make up for defense as soon as possible. Smith received the ball from outside the three-point line and raised his hand to hit a three-pointer.
There are 2 minutes and 15 seconds left, and the 76ers once again took a three-point lead.
213 is tall and has a tough style. Although he is weak and his defense is not very good, he has a good mid-range shot. At critical moments, Smith played an important role.
Xue Ding dribbled the ball while playing tactical gestures to let his teammates pull a little further and maintain the running position.
Fernandez and Batum crossed the run and led the defender to the bottom corners of both sides. Adr mentioned the 45° fixed position of the free throw line, and Chandler guarded the inside.
Just now, Xue Ding assisted Fernandez with a three-pointer through a breakthrough pass, so now Xue Ding has set aside the situation, and the 76ers have not double-teamed up.
Seeing Green one step away, Xue Ding pulled up directly, took two steps outside the three-point line, jumped up straight, pushed and shot in the air, and with a swish, he hit it simply.
The score was 81:81, and the time was 1 minute and 51 seconds. The two teams tied again.
Xue Ding began to feel a little anxious, and he still lacked four assists, but when the score is currently behind, the only one who can stand up and chase points is himself.
Facing the double-team of the 76ers as usual, Xue Ding accelerated and rushed over. Smith, who had been ready, moved horizontally and made up for defense. Xue Ding turned around and dribbled the ball. While the man was still rotating, he saw Batum standing at 45° on the left and passed the ball as soon as possible.
Batum caught the ball and made a three-pointer.
Xue Ding was excited to celebrate Batum with high fives. Batum was very happy with his goal, and Xue Ding was more happy about this pass turned into an assist.
There are three assists, but the time is only 1 minute and 38 seconds, and Xue Ding feels a little overwhelmed.
Behind three-pointers, the 76ers were even more careful. Iguodala held the ball on the top of the arc, and Williams and Green kept running around Iguodala.
Iguodala changed direction in front of him, then accelerated and broke through Batum's defense directly, and then took the group to stop the car. William Moss walked around from behind, received the ball at the first time, raised his hand and hit two points.
Time passed slowly, and both sides were attacking steadily. At this time, safety became the safest guarantee.
Xue Ding held the ball and came outside the three-point line in the 45° direction on the right. Green was very tight and did not give enough room to shoot.
Xue Ding continued to clean up with tactics, Chandler continued to guard the inside, Batum and Fernandez continued to cross the position. When he was bypassing Ade, Ade directly caught the two people who were following him with a pick-and-roll, and instantly formed two open positions.
Fernandez quickly ran to his favorite corner, and Batum came directly to the top of the arc on the left side of the front.
Xue Ding quickly passed the ball to Batum. Batum made a fake move and directly clicked Iguodala.
Power Green quickly made up for defense, and Batum quickly hit the ball to Fernandez, who was standing at the bottom corner, and passed it directly.
Fernandez shot when he received the ball and hit the open space. The result score showed two points. The Trail Blazers were very dissatisfied, but through the referee on duty, they found that this was indeed the case. The score was ahead of 3 points.
The 76ers attacked, and the ball took turns passing by in several positions. Finally, Iguodala, who received the ball, made a three-pointer directly on the spot.
The ball hit steadily and both sides tied again.
In the next two rounds, the scores continued to rise alternately.
Iguodala hit a low-angle three-pointer again, helping the 76ers gain a great lead again, with 26 seconds left and an offensive opportunity.
Xue Ding received the ball and slowly moved the ball. Now the 76ers are leading three-pointers and must score three-pointers to have a chance to enter overtime. Otherwise, if two points are scored, there will be no meaning.
Chapter completed!