Liu Mang didn't think this game would be so difficult, so he suddenly came up and played for two minutes in the fourth quarter, completely unprepared.

Because the game they were going to play was completely different from what the coaching staff had planned, the players thought the situation was completely different a minute ago, so the Eagles didn't score a single point after going up, but allowed their opponents to score another 3 points.

As for this kind of thing, most Eagles players in the game would never think of it. Liu Mang could think of it because he relied on his cold-blooded nature and did not panic.

This is different from when he played the Spurs. At that time, McGrady was only unwilling to lose two consecutive games to the strong teams in the Western Conference, so he was holding back his energy.

This time, the Hawks were the team that had always been in the lead. Even in the first quarter, they were evenly matched. McGrady felt like his "retribution" for beating the Spurs was coming, and he was a little confused.

Therefore, last time it was McGrady who relied on his unwillingness to cheer up Liu Mang, this time it was Liu Mang who came to boost McGrady's fighting spirit.

When Maddie heard Liu Mang's confident words, hope ignited in her heart.

Seeing McGrady's eyes narrowed and opened a little, Liu Mang continued: "We are still 4 points ahead. Don't think so much. Come on, you go up to defend and leave the scoring to me! I will take you back to the hotel to celebrate the victory!"

After Liu Mang said these words, the power of the head of state naturally infected his teammates.

When Coach Kruger saw that Liu Mang had finally dispelled the team's low pressure, he immediately began to make tactical changes... If he stopped playing tactics, he would just fight against the stars!

What kind of tactics should we use at this time? The opponent's momentum has already risen, and now his physical fitness is also likely to come back. There are only a few minutes left and the defensive rotation is not expected to weaken. Moreover, Yao Ming's pressure has been reduced from scoring mainly inside to outside.

He only needs to be responsible for defending the basket. Coach Kruger feels that they might as well leave the tactics to the stars!

"Ace, Tracy, Andre, Rasheed, Kwame, come on, Ace and Tracy, whoever has a chance will take the shot and throw the damn ball in!" Coach Kruger came.

A simple and crude arrangement was made.

The reason for replacing Iguodala is because the Rockets do not have a single-type three-pointer on the outside, but a pick-and-roll shooting, catch-type shooter. Iguodala, who has better physical fitness and faster movement, is more suitable for defense. Pullin

Si is more suitable for players who defend singles, the division of labor is just different.

Rasheed Wallace called Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, Iguodala, and Kwame Brown together, gathered in a circle and yelled "Defense", and then went on the court together!

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On the Rockets side, morale is at a high. David Wesley, Mike James, Richard Jefferson, Juwan Howard, and Yao Ming continue to play, preparing to erase the 4-point difference in the last 4 minutes.

Tie or even overtake and win the game!

Liu Mang received the ball thrown by the referee and handed it to Tracy McGrady, then ran towards the frontcourt.

Liu Mang arrived in the frontcourt and saw David Wesley coming to defend him. He was still defending from the outside and attacking inside. Liu Mang quickly rushed to the top arc and cut inside. Sure enough, he was beaten by Igo.

Mike James, whom Dara brought to the right corner, had a tendency to double-attack. It was still the same defensive strategy of double-checking Liu Mang and releasing role players.

Liu Mang suddenly retreated, exited the three-point line, and ran directly to the left at a 45-degree angle. At the same time, Rasheed Wallace from the left corner cut inside and cut the left side of the basket.

Defense takes away.

David Wesley hurriedly chased Liu Mang, but was blocked. Kwame Brown pulled out and was originally going to help Liu Mang get inside, but when he saw Liu Mang withdrawing and running to the left, he stepped forward to block it with a tacit understanding.

David Wesley.

The Rockets' three top defensive players' switching awareness is beyond praise. David Wesley immediately switched towards McGrady, and Richard Jefferson chased after Liu Mang.

McGrady immediately released the ball, and Liu Mang just caught the ball when he ran to the left at a 45-degree angle.

No matter what he does, just do it!

Liu Mang received the ball, turned around and faced the basket, took off and shot a three-pointer!

Richard Jefferson rushed forward to interfere, but Liu Mang was forced to fall back...

"Ding... King of Dry Pulls is triggered at level 5. The host's shot this time will ignore shooting interference."

"Ding... The master of fast shooting is triggered at level 5. The host will ignore running interference when running to catch and shoot, and the shooting speed will be increased by 30%."

The movement deviation caused by Liu Mang's leap and backwards was corrected, and he quickly shot a three-pointer!

When Richard Jefferson pounced on Liu Mang had already thrown out!

Determined shots bring more stable and correct shots. Liu Mang's three-point shot was hollow!

Richard Jefferson felt that Liu Mang's shots were a little different. He couldn't tell what was different, but it was just different!

That slight increase in shooting speed, by 0.1 and 0.2 seconds, seems to be no different, but the defender will feel uncomfortable. The defensive action that he was used to is actually a beat slower, but

I didn't feel it was a beat too late.

After Liu Mang hit a three-pointer, his personal score reached 30 points. At the same time, the point difference was once again widened to 7 points. The Eagles led 96 to 89.

The Hawks scored three points immediately, and it was a forced three-pointer. The Rockets suddenly felt a little uneasy.

This kind of hard-fought goal purely based on strength is too demoralizing for the opponent, especially when the opponent relies on defense to gain momentum.

Yao Ming saw one coming from Liu Mang and planned to do the same himself.

The Rockets were attacking. Yao Ming went to the low post to ask for the ball. He had just rested for a while and had recovered a little strength. He pressed Kwame Brown to ask for the ball. Rasheed Wallace went directly to double-team Yao Ming, not allowing Yao Ming to catch the ball.

Chance.

David Wesley passed the ball to Juwan Howard, who caught the ball and adjusted his mid-range shot... Suddenly a little man appeared in front of him, it was Liu Mang!

Liu Mang rushed over to guard Juwan Howard. Juwan Howard wanted to pass back to David Wesley at the top of the arc, but Rasheed Wallace appeared between Juwan Howard and David Wesley.

On the passing path between Slee.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Juwan Howard was still very calm. He turned around and pressed Liu Mang with his height and weight. Liu Mang tried his best to resist but could not stop him. Juwan Howard squeezed out of the way.

Liu Mang took one step and half-turned mid-range jump shot!

After being squeezed away, Liu Mang tried his best to interfere and create pressure on Juwan Howard, and then, he succeeded!

When Juwan Howard took the shot, in order to avoid Liu Mang's bouncing block, he turned his body sideways and shot from mid-range!

Kwame Brown tried his best to get stuck with Yao Ming. Yao Ming saw that the situation was not right and did not fight with Kwame Brown. He turned back to defend. Juwan Howard's shot was short and bounced off the left side of the basket. Liu Mang

Jump forward and grab the ball.

The ball was immediately passed to McGrady. The Rockets retreated very actively, but the Eagles still had to fall into a positional battle.

Liu Mang felt the shooting, and after halftime he directly gestured to Tracy McGrady, asking them to cooperate.

McGrady received the instruction and dribbled to the top of the arc. Liu Mang came to McGrady's left side and made a pick-and-roll stance to help McGrady block Richard Jefferson. Richard Jefferson and David Wesley immediately

Change defense.

However, at this moment, Liu Mang stopped in the pick-and-roll. McGrady handed the ball to Liu Mang, then turned around to help Liu Mang block Richard Jefferson who was changing defense!

This time the pick-and-roll cooperation is not Liu Mang's pick-and-roll for McGrady, but McGrady's pick-and-roll for Liu Mang!

Liu Mang received the ball without hesitation. While David Wesley and Richard Jefferson were switching defenses, Tracy McGrady blocked Richard Jefferson. David Wesley was still going around the "pick and roll".

Liu Mang directly pulled up and shot a three-pointer!

There is no rhythm to this ball, and it is not really open. Even when exerting force, it is not easy to use all the key points used in shooting such as legs, waist, back, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers.

All the strength was combined smoothly, and four people huddled together to force a three-point shot!

But it felt like Liu Mang was throwing the ball right!

"Ding...the pick-and-roll master is triggered at level 5, and the host's speed is 8 and strength is 8 within two seconds..."

The body that was originally unable to fully exert its strength, thanks to the enhanced strength, has just reached the strength that a jump shot should have!

Liu Mang caught the ball hand-to-hand and hit a three-pointer again!

Score six points in a row!

Liu Mang's score increased to 33 points, helping the Eagles widen the point difference to 10 points, leading 99 to 89!

The Rockets call timeout!

They played a 9-point game in 1 minute. In fact, they made two three-pointers in one minute. It was just in the 60th second that Korver faced Richard Jeffer.

Sen committed a foul. It's unclear whether the ball could have been made.

Now the Eagles called a timeout, and Liu Mang scored two three-pointers in a row, also two three-pointers in one minute!

And it's not just a tactical move to catch and shoot. Both goals were made by strong shooting based on personal ability, and he also helped McGrady get two assists!

This is an assist-generating machine!

It’s so demoralizing!

The Rockets had just built up morale by playing 12-3 in 3 minutes, but Liu Mang came up and made two three-pointers.

After the Rockets called a timeout, Liu Mang pointed his gun finger at Yao Ming's right hand. Like a sharpshooter who cherishes his weapon, he dusted off his right hand with his left hand.

Yao Ming returned to the bench with a sullen expression and drank heavily with Gatorade. I heard that Liu Mang loved Gatorade and drank a bunch of cups every time he came to their home court. He took a big sip and looked at Gatorade.

Le Cup, can drinking this stuff improve shooting percentage?

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The morale of the Hawks has increased, and it's time for the Rockets to really fight.

In the last three minutes, we must fight!

After returning from the timeout, neither team made any substitutions.

The Eagles' lineup relies on defense and Liu Mang's strong shooting, which has stretched the advantage to 10 points. Coach Kruger did not make any substitutions to interrupt the game feeling of this lineup.

When the Rockets attacked, Yao Ming couldn't catch the ball in the low post and went directly to the mid-range. David Wesley passed the ball over immediately. Yao Ming directly faced Kwame Brown's defense and shot a fadeaway jumper!
To be continued...