The Fifth Point Guard

The task of this game is actually very difficult.

Not only will they defeat the Sonics, but they will also kill people!

This is to completely defeat the opponent.

However, it can be seen from the previous game against the Suns that the Cavaliers actually do not have much advantage against this fast-paced shooting team.

The 1 win and 1 loss against the Suns in the first two games is evidence of this.

The Seattle SuperSonics also have 1 win and 1 loss against the Suns this season.

Ray Allen even averaged 30+ per game in two games.

In this game, STO must perform well.

Paul Silas stood on the sidelines with his arms folded, staring intently at Big Z and Jerome in the center circle, who were preparing to jump the ball.

Big Z's height has certain advantages, but Jerome's physique is obviously stronger than Big Z.

Looking at the power forward position, Gooden is almost a full circle smaller than Evans.

For this kind of shooting team, if you want to take the initiative of the game into your own hands, you must control the rebounds well.

In addition, in terms of scoring efficiency, you must always be able to maintain the same rhythm as your opponent.

Silas couldn't help but look at the bench. The key to the outcome of this game may not be Shentong, or even the players on the court.

But the two people sitting on the bench.

Afro and old bald head.

In the cheers of the home fans, the game officially started.

Big Z used his height advantage to get the ball for the Cavaliers.

Wagner quickly advanced to the frontcourt.

The task he received in this game was actually very simple.

Advance quickly and play fast break with the opponent.

The Cavaliers' first goal is usually scored by Shentong.

At a 45° angle on the right side, Shentong holds the ball with one hand after receiving the ball.

James stepped forward to pick and roll.

The two wings screen each other to form front and rear space.

Shentong made a ground pass and passed the ball through the gap between Ray Allen and Lewis.

James picked up the ball and dunked with both hands!

He didn't need to look at Evans in front of him.

Because this guy is as tall as himself and has almost no shot-blocking ability.

The Cavaliers took the lead.

James' dunk came from Shentong's pass.

The Sonics took their time.

Ridnour organizes the ball.

Ray Allen pushed Shentong away and then ran from the baseline to the three-point line.

Although Shentong pursued the defense in time, it was blocked by Evans.

Allen took the ball and shot directly.

The wrists of both hands that jumped to the highest point flicked.

The ball is fired at a very high speed.

When Shen Tong saw this hand speed, he knew that Allen masturbated frequently.

"Uh-huh."

Allen's three-pointer passed through the net.

After scoring the goal, he looked relaxed, chewing gum and returning to defense with a smile.

"What a ball." Wagner couldn't help praising his opponent.

"Well" Shentong did not hesitate to praise his opponent, saying, "There are few guys in the league today who can threaten my three-point shooter."

James: "Ah!"

The Cavaliers attacked, James broke through to the inside and then passed the ball to the top of the key.

Wagner pretended to shoot after receiving the ball, but passed it to Shentong on the left.

Shentong didn't stop after receiving the ball. He took a step forward with his left foot and then directly shot a three-pointer.

The arc of the ball was a little flat, but it still accurately hit the inside of the back edge of the basket and bounced into the basket.

5-3

The Cavaliers responded with a three-pointer from Shentong.

But the SuperSonics hit again right away.

Lewis's fake shot from the outside shook James up.

After dribbling, he came out of space and hit a long two-pointer.

Shentong quickly said to James: "Hey, LeBron, don't try to block them, just stand in your position."

"Um!"

In the first two rounds, both sides scored.

5-5

But in the next round, the situation on the field began to change.

Shentong broke through and was double-teamed, passing the ball to James.

James' shot from close range was interfered by Jerome and missed. Evans grabbed the backboard.

This goal was the first time a team missed an offense since the start of the game.

After arriving at the Cavaliers' half, the Sonics' offense also came out of the basket.

Ray Allen's shot was interfered by Shentong and missed.

However, the rebound was grabbed by Jerome.

Then, Jerome passed the ball to Ridnour, who was leaking from the outside at the moment.

Ridnour made a decisive shot from the outside three-pointer.

In the Sonics, Ridnour was nicknamed the third in charge.

In addition to Ray Allen and Lewis, firmly occupy the third spot.

In addition to his excellent scoring ability, the most important thing is that he can assume the role of the third turret besides Allen and Lewis, and is also the team's orthodox organizer.

In the Cavaliers' next attack, Shentong used Big Z's screen to go straight into the penalty area and complete a two-handed dunk in actual combat!

The ball was so powerful that it immediately brought the atmosphere to its peak.

On the defensive end, James also allowed Lewis's second shot to miss the basket.

But a surprising scene happened.

With Big Z and Gooden occupying a favorable position under the basket, Evans suddenly broke into the circle of the two.

And he used his strong body to resist and force a hole in the crack.

Then they got into a stance, almost one versus two, and stuck Big Z and Guden behind them!

Then, Evans used his not-so-excellent bounce to overwhelm other players and get priceless offensive rebounds.

Passing the ball to the outside, Lewis took another shot and hit!

After the first four rounds, the score between the two sides was 7-11, which was not a big gap. However, Paul Silas still noticed a scene that he did not want to see.

rebound!

Right after the game started, the Sonics grabbed two offensive rebounds. This was actually a huge blow to the Cavaliers.

Even after Evans grabbed the offensive rebound, STO also reminded Big Z and Gooden to pay attention to their position under the basket.

Although the head coach and the team paid careful attention to protecting rebounds, after the first quarter, the Cavaliers were still grabbed 6 offensive rebounds by the opponent!

Jerome 2 and Evans 4.

The worst thing was that Gooden had 0 rebounds at the end of the first quarter.

The Cavaliers also trailed the Sonics by 5 points, 23-28.

Now that the expected problems have been discovered, you must play the cards you prepared.

Shortly after the start of the second quarter, Silas pointed to the bench, where Anderson Varejao replaced Gooden.

During the period when Big Z was resting due to injury, Varejao performed quite well as the team's starting center, especially in terms of rebounding, and was favored by the team and coaching staff at the time.

In fact, Varejao, who is 2.11 meters tall, can play two positions inside.

When Gooden was once again rebounded by the Sonics, Silas finally couldn't bear it and made substitution adjustments.

Although Gooden's touch was okay today, missing rebounds is fatal.

After all, on the court, especially in this kind of fast-paced shooting game, only the team that controls the rebounds can control the entire court!

Varejao took the initiative to chat with his opponent Evans as soon as he came on the court.

"Where are you from, brother? I'm familiar with that place in Tieling! If you tell me your name when you eat, I can get you a discount!"

Evans: "."

The dull Evans only had one thought in his mind at the moment, this guy must be a fool.

Just at this moment.

Varejao suddenly disappeared from the front.

The next second, when Evans' eyes shifted to the basket, Varejao had already completed the rebound.

This is the Cavaliers' first offensive rebound of the game!

Shentong also immediately repaid the other person with the same method.

After catching the ball, he pulled up from the three-point line.

Elegant shooting posture, straight and straight calves, soft touch and fingertips.

The ball hit the net.

Evans was a little confused at this moment.

On the defensive end, Varejao blocked Evans.

The Sonics missed a shot, Varejao tried his best to defend the basket!

The afro worked in this moment.

Evans was originally 8 centimeters shorter than Varejao, and Varejao's afro was squirming back and forth on Evans' bald head, which not only affected Evans' sight, but also made Evans' The mood was affected.

"ah!"

With Varejao's roar, this guy went straight out of the bottom line.

The referee immediately blew the whistle and then looked at Evans, who looked confused.

Evans, who realized that the referee was calling a foul, immediately showed an expression of disbelief.

"Hey, I didn't move the ball just now!"

"Nonsense, I've seen it all. You must be jealous and hating because of Anderson's hairstyle!"

"how do you know?"

"."

"Ah, that's not the case! I was just fighting for position from behind, and I didn't push him out with such exaggerated force."

"Then you must have wanted to push him out."

"Yes, I have thought about it, but"

"Look. My whistle is designed to nip such flagrant fouls in the bud!"

Once Evans heard what the referee said was so reasonable, he did not continue to argue.

After all, the referee is ready to make the T sign.

After suffering a loss, Evans finally came around.

Since you can't vent your temper on the referee, you must get it back from Varejao!

"Hey, Anderson, you're in trouble, I'm targeting you! I'm going to teach you how to rebound!"

Evans provoked fiercely.

However.

Varejao turned around and immediately took Evans' hand.

At that moment, his eyes showed gratitude.

"Thank you, Reggie, I have always regarded you as my idol. I know that you are very knowledgeable in rebounding. I have always wanted to learn from you, but I have no way. Now that you are willing to teach me, it is perfect." Yes, I wish you all! I will study hard and study hard, and I will definitely live up to your wishes."

Varejao's heartfelt words moved Evans even more.

At that moment, Evans even really had the idea flashing through his mind, that is, whether to really teach Varejao to rebound.

When Evans decided to accept the Brazilian with an explosive head, the opponent had already grabbed the second offensive rebound and handed the ball to Shentong for a layup after cutting in.

"Ah!!! How dare you tease me over and over again!"

Evans was really angry.

Even when he was playing on a street court in the former slums with guys who were several years older than him, no one dared to tease him like this.

"Hit me, throw me on the street, I'm not afraid of you!"

Varejao pushed back very hard.

When it was the Sonics' turn to attack, Evans made a wonderful back-to-back turn and instantly went around Varejao, raising his elbows and getting stuck in position.

This is a very exciting turnaround.

But at the moment Evans grabbed the position under the basket and raised his elbow, Varejao fell.

Yes, he fell again.

But at this moment, he was real.

The referee whistled an offensive foul on Evans.

Because when he was stuck, he hit Varejao in the face with his elbow.

No one expected that after Varejao's tough response, Evans actually hit him.

However, this was his second foul in just 1 minute.

Varejao got up from the floor and shook his head vigorously. It looked like he was not acting.

It turned out that at the moment Evans raised his elbow, it was Varejao who took the initiative to bring his face close to the opponent's elbow.

Evans' elbow did hit Varejao in the face, but the Brazilian was extremely stupid. When the elbow was about to hit him, Varejao retreated to his face in time, eliminating 90% of the force. .

However, in terms of reaction, Varejao seemed to have suffered a 120% critical hit.

Defensively, Evans said nothing.

He already knows Varejao's tricks.

He wants to distract himself in various ways, and then take the opportunity to steal the rebound like a chicken.

This time, he won't be fooled!

James' run-up throw was too difficult, and the ball bounced high on the neck of the basket.

Evans immediately pressed his back against Varejao and suppressed his lower body, preventing Varejao, who had a height advantage, a chance to take off.

In the competition for rebounds, many floor power forwards who are strong but cannot bounce can still average 10 rebounds per game. The main thing is to rely on blocking and physical confrontation to stop the opponent's take-off, and then use their own enrichment The floor flow experience defeats each other.

Evans is also a player of this faction.

However, Varejao was able to reach the United States from Brazil not just because of his artistic talent.

Just when Evans was stuck in position, Varejao seemed to give up the fight for this position and withdrew his strength and left.

Just when Evans felt there was no pressure on his back, this guy actually used the trick that Evans had just done, a very wonderful back turn.

He immediately walked around to Evans.

Then, Varejao jumped high and picked up his third offensive rebound of this quarter!

This shot is a real piece of real skill!

Evans was very surprised.

What's going on?

Shouldn't it?

How can this be?

After Varejao grabbed the offensive rebound, due to the experience of the previous two times, the Sonics players originally gathered in the penalty area immediately spread out and pounced on the players on the outside.

But this time, Varejao did not distribute the ball, but easily dunked the basket with one hand without any defense and scored 2 points.

Silas couldn't help but nodded.

There are not many post players in this league who can use their brains when playing basketball. This Brazilian kid is worth training.

"You guy, you actually have such a skill. Your name is Anderson Varejao?"

Evans seemed unable to believe that the one who kept letting him down was really the Brazilian rookie of the Cavaliers this season.

Varejao is majestic at the moment.

"Acho is dead, you picked him, idol! The one in front of you now is rebounding leader Anderson Varejao!"

Evans: "."

The momentum is compelling.

So scary.