Chapter 120: The Spring Festival War(1/2)
On the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year, more than three hours before the competition began, Wukesong began to get on the crowd.
The holidays are on the Chinese New Year, and there is nothing to do at home. On the one hand, the popularity of this game is indeed very high.
There is no need to explain Li Ke's popularity, the Chinese player with the best NBA performance.
In terms of national teams, Li Ke in the 2008 Olympics was the best performer in the men's basketball team. In last year's World Championship, he even fought against five in one area, leading the men's basketball team to win the world's first place except the Dream Team, and was elected to the World Championship MVP.
NBA, fiba and two blooming flowers, Li Ke's momentum has swept the domestic basketball world.
In addition, the Bobcats' record this season is so good that they have increased their winning goals. The popularity of the Bobcats alone is already very high.
The opponent Thunder is also very popular. Xiao Du has always been the enemy of Li Ke, the league, and has also performed well to match his personal performances from this season.
The Thunder's record this season has further improved, and there are more and more domestic fans.
Of course, the most important thing is that this Spring Festival battle is not about pecking at each other.
This is the fourth match between the West and the first match in the East, and it allows fans to see the wonderful battle between Li Ke and Xiao Du.
I used to go to the United States to see such a game. Now I can watch it at my doorstep, so why not?
Therefore, the popularity of this game is very high. Although the ticket price is also very high, Wukesong, which can accommodate 18,000 people, is still full.
As the game approached, the Bobcats generals wore red and specially made jerseys with Chinese team names printed on them, and appeared amid the cheers of Wukesong.
"Shen Ke! Shen Ke! Shen!"
“…”
In the land of the motherland, Li Ke heard a completely different cry from a foreign country.
Then he waved to both sides of the court, and the cheers and shouts became more and more intense.
On the other side of the court, the nominal home team Thunder, although he did not hear Wu Kesong boo at this moment, he was puzzled by the cheers all over the court.
"It's obviously our home court, but the result..."
"Stop talking about Saab, this is China, Sheldon's home court."
"Then why do we have to be arranged as the home team in this game?"
"Affiliates are arranged randomly, who knows?"
During the warm-up, Li Ke and Xiao Du had no communication.
When the referee, Dan Crawford, who also crossed the ocean, whistled and urged him, the two sides started, Li Ke only met Xiao Du, but he just fucked each other.
The starters of the two teams, Bobcats: point guard Curry, shooting guard Li Ke, small forward Captain Jack, power forward Jamison, center Jordan Jordan.
Thunder: point guard Rondo, shooting guard Gerald Henderson, small forward Du, power forward Ibaka, center Daluo.
The jump ball duel is Jordan Jr. vs. Daluo. Although Daluo has a little floor, he is at least tall, so when it comes to jump ball, he is already one of the best choices for the Thunder.
Jordan, who was a little shorter, defeated Daluo without any suspense by relying on his more explosive bouncing.
Bang!
"The Bobcats have grabbed the ball to the opening game and have to attack first!"
Yangwu, Yu Jia and Zhang took over the C position behind the technical station.
After Jordan Jr. won the jump ball, the two stared at the basketball.
Curry quickly controlled the basketball and advanced to the frontcourt. Then a cross pass was passed, and Captain Jack, who fell to the top of the arc, received the ball.
As usual, Captain Jack responded to the arc top, Li Ke and Curry cut each side with an empty cut, and Jamison was ambushed at the bottom corner.
Within two seconds of cutting, Li Ke went around and received the ball without throwing away Gerald Henderson.
This is a little different from usual. Simply put, because it was a rare Spring Festival battle, Li Ke decided to start with a singles.
Because the space has been completely opened with empty cuts on both sides, this is indeed a single opportunity.
The only regret is: "Li Ke is going to play singles, but unfortunately, it's not Durant who is guarding him."
Xiao Du stood in front of Captain Jack, followed Captain Jack, and shrank into the three-point line.
Then, standing far away, watching Li Ke sideways, turning around, and getting up...
An explosion directly threw away Gerald Henderson. After three or two steps, he stopped in the middle and took action.
Swish—!
The crisp sound of rubbing the net Li Ke ignited the enthusiasm of the tens of thousands of fans of Wukesong, and cheers swept towards the center of the stadium.
In the commentary seat, Yu Jia and Director Zhang were also excitedly whirling:
"Step around and break through Gerald Henderson, and hit a mid-range emergency stop!"
"Li Ke scored!"
On the court, Li Ke clenched his fists and waved them. Not far away, Xiao Du also clenched his fists.
The Thunder kicked off in the backcourt, and Rondo steadily controlled the ball to the frontcourt.
Daluo put it on, a simple and direct pick-and-roll, and Rondo quickly stepped into it.
The Bobcats' defense is simpler. Jamison, who was defending, directly switched defense with Curry, and the wings rotated. Li Ke, who had no match for Xiao Du, also approached the middle lane.
But the next second, Rondo passed the ball back...
Daluo, who was in high position, received the basketball. While slapped the basketball stiffly, he continued to walk in with two steps against Curry.
Then, raising your hand will be a mid-range pull.
Everything happened in the flash, so that Li Ke’s assisted defense was not in place, let alone Curry’s interference.
Swish—!
"Brook Lopez's mid-range jump shot went in, and the Thunder's offense was also very smooth."
On the sidelines, Rivers spread his hands.
They are clear about Thunder's playing style, and like the Bobcats, it is also a very simple routine.
It was roughly the way to go according to the opening game, that is, Rondo and Daluo's pick-and-roll cooperation, and both players who could organize and support Du and Gerald Henderson, who were wandering on both wings, kept pulling the opponent's defense.
This is the offense in this round. After the pick-and-roll cooperation in the middle, facing the defense that directly switched defense, Daluo played a big and small shot and easily made a shot into the mid-range shot that he was good at.
Rivers spread his hands and wanted to express that this ball should be Li Ke quickly assisting in the middle.
As long as Li Ke's assisted defense is in place, Daluo's CITIC will not be so easy.
So, on the field, Li Ke raised his hand.
Back to the offensive end, Captain Jack supported the arc top, but Li Ke was still able to cut in quickly and get rid of Gerald Henderson.
Because Li Ke wanted to make up for the mistakes on the defensive end, he rushed very quickly, and an excellent opportunity had arrived just as the offense began.
Bang!
The basketball hit the ground and made a crisp sound of touching the ground.
In the commentary seat, Yu Jia was already shouting: "Stephen Jackson made an amazing pass, Li Ke received the ball and made a throw shot directly!"
Swish!
"I went in again, Li Ke scored consecutively!"
"Li Ke played well in this game and was very active!"
Following Yu Jia's passionate explanation, Director Zhang also spoke up and whispered Li Ke a few words.
Turn around, the thunder attack.
The same routine remains unchanged. Rondo and Daluo's pick-and-roll in the middle arena, and they still switch defenses directly, while Daluo still receives the ball and advances quickly.
This time, Li Ke, who was always ready, quickly helped him defend.
However, Daluo successfully found Xiao Du, who had already been half empty on the wing.
So, Xiao Du, who had been waiting for the opportunity, raised his hand and threw it.
Swish—!
"Li Ke assisted in defending the strong side, and Durant was vacant on the weak side. He received the ball and made a two-pointer, tied 4-4, and the game was quite intense."
The fierce game continued, and in the round of the Bobcats, Li Ke's empty cut once again shook Gerald Henderson.
Seeing Captain Jack was about to pass the ball again, Rondo, who was approaching Li Ke, made up directly.
The result was that Curry received the ball in a large open space and scored a three-pointer...
Swish—!
"The three-pointer hit comes from Curry, with a score of 7-4, and the Bobcats continue to take the lead."
In the Thunder's round, Rondo continued to look for Daluo. Daluo continued to catch the ball and create a threat. After creating a threat, another pass was found and Gerald Henderson on the wing.
In the first three rounds, the Thunder's style of playing has not changed, including this ball.
Gerald Henderson, who received the ball, made a fake shot and sucked Captain Jack over.
Then another pass was Xiao Du.
To be continued...