Starting from the last bus in the NBA

Chapter 410 Desperate Overtime

June 6, New Jersey, Continental Arena.

"New Jersey, New Jersey..."

"Nets, Nets..."

Furious cheering shouts roared out from the mouths of tens of thousands of fans, and lasted for a long time.

Even outside the Continental Airlines Arena, the cheers resounding through the sky can still be heard.

Something is wrong.

Mark Kubo, from a media in Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Express to which he belongs is not a professional sports newspaper, but a local life express.

The newspaper has limited content and is more about local Brooklyn news.

Of course, sometimes in order to attract readers, newspapers and periodicals are not so particular about reporting any news.

If it was the past, they would at most repost sports news, even the NBA Finals.

live report?Such expenses are too great.

It's just that, this time, the NBA finals are held in New Jersey, and the distance is not too far away.

Ever since, Mark Kubo came to the scene with the photographer.

However, who would have imagined that the car broke down halfway through the drive?

Well, it's totally conceivable.

After all, their company's car has been exploited for several years, and it was purchased as a second-hand car.

Breakdowns like this happen every few days.

After dealing with the car problem, Mark Kubo rushed to the Continental Arena, the game is almost over

Mark Kubo understands that the game will not be seen, so forget about preparing to attend the press conference.

Then, at this moment, he realized something was wrong.

The Nets team, at this time, still has such a huge motivation to cheer.

This shows what?

The interview team showed their credentials, entered the arena quickly, and saw an incredible scene.

Now, the whole game is over, but the score of the two teams is 92:92.

That's right, after 48 minutes of regular time, the two teams were tied.

This is the rhythm to enter overtime!

On the sidelines of the arena, the atmosphere of the two teams' benches has reached the most tense moment.

"Rashad, you take a break, Brandon, and Reggie, I want you to defend the basket.

In the last 5 minutes of the game, I don't care how you fight, you must guard the basket for me. "

……

Without any delay, Paul Westphal seized the time and made the final tactical arrangements.

At this point in the game, in the crucial overtime period, every point is crucial.

At this time, defense is very important.

Paul Westphal made his choice without delay, replacing Rashard Lewis.

In the regular season, and even the first few rounds of the playoffs, Lewis was very good.

It can even be said that Lewis in regular time is very trustworthy.

But at this point in the game, something has changed.

Even Paul Westphal has to admit that defense is the next most critical competition.

And Rashard Lewis' defense is really terrible.

It is absolutely not allowed to let Rashard Lewis single-handedly defend Kenyon Martin and give Kenyon Martin a chance to play singles.

As for changing Lewis to the third position, facing Jefferson, a second-year rookie.

Lewis will only be beaten worse!

Hearing the head coach's arrangement, Rashad Lewis was undoubtedly very disappointed, very disappointed.

Not just disappointment, but even dissatisfaction.

It's just that this kind of dissatisfaction only spread in his heart, but he didn't dare to express it.

At this moment, he thought a lot in his mind.

Not just thinking about the outcome of this game, nor just thinking about the performance of the next game.

Rashard Lewis was already thinking long afterward.

For all this, Paul Westphal naturally didn't know, and he continued to arrange the game.

"As for the offense, Wang, the offense is up to you, Gary, you can partner with Wang back and forth!"

Paul Westphal's arrangement is very simple, but it is also the most correct arrangement.

At this point in the game, it is time for the core players to decide the game.

In this regard, Paul Westphal is confident.

To be honest, he didn't expect that this match would be so intense.

From the beginning of the game, the two sides played extremely fiercely.

There is no big problem with the performance of the supersonic speed, and the overall performance is very good.

Especially Wang Hao, in such a slow-paced, defensive game, he still performed well.

30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, this performance is the key to the Supersonics being able to enter overtime.

That's right, in this game, the Nets took the initiative to seek changes.

They lowered the tempo of the game, completely denying the Sonics a chance to counterattack.

In terms of offense, he also played a game of killing time, not attacking until the last 5 seconds.

Because the Nets know very well that if it is an offense, the Nets are definitely not opponents.

So, they chose to defend.

Even if they try to defend, Chaoyin is not afraid to do it. After all, their defense is not bad.

However, today's Nets continued the fiery touch of the last game.

Jason Kidd still maintained a 20+10 performance, scoring 21 points and 10 assists in regular time.

In addition, Kenyon Martin also performed very strongly today. He got a lot of opportunities in the situation of positional warfare.

With 25 points and 8 rebounds, he can be said to have blown up the Sonics inside, and Lewis was beaten badly.

There are Mutombo's 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Richard Jefferson's 15 points.

Especially outside the three-point line, under the leadership of Jason Kidd, he actually shot 45% of the three-pointers.

You know, the Sonics' three-point shooting percentage is only 40%.

To be honest, this is something no one expected.

Even if this is the home court of the Nets, however, most people were still optimistic about the Sonics before the game.

There is no other reason, it is purely a gap in strength.

Moreover, the last game had just exploded. In this game, the Nets will return to normal in half.

Everyone thinks so.

However, the reality is so unbelievable, and the Nets still showed an unbelievable state.

45% of the three-pointers, 50% of the shooting.

You know, this is not the regular season, and the Nets' opponent is not a bad defensive team.

They are facing supersonic speed.

To be honest, I watched the Nets force shots against the defense time and time again, but they still made the ball.

Seeing one difficult goal after another, Wang Hao's head was also full of doubts.

It's just that, when he thought that Mutombo was seriously injured but returned early, he was relieved.

It's not the first time this has happened.

Obviously, the system does not intend to let Wang Hao win the championship too easily.

No difficulty?

Fear not, it will create difficulties!

The state of the table, coupled with the home field advantage, and a little help from the referee.

Even if Wang Hao tried his best, he barely managed to send the game to overtime.

However, everything is possible before the game is over.

"Di!"

With the whistle of the referee, the game began.

Because of overtime, the jump ball continued, and Mutombo and Brandon Heywood stood in the middle circle.

"Nice job, Brandon!"

Wang Hao responded quickly to Brandon's jump ball and couldn't help but praise Brandon.

After all, in the finals, this was the first time Brandon Haywood beat Mutombo with a jump ball.

The reason is also very simple. According to the official age, Mutombo is 37 years old.

However, the real age is estimated to be above 40 years old.

After fighting hard for more than 40 minutes, it is very rare to be able to persist on the field at this time.

Moreover, as long as Mutombo is still on the court, as long as he can stand under the basket.

Whether it is offense or defense, it is a huge deterrent.

Wang Hao dribbled the ball halfway, but he didn't rush to attack, but gave the ball to Gary Payton first.

He tried to enter the inside line, wanting the ball to play in a low position, but, before he was in position, double-teaming had already appeared faintly.

No way, this is the result of choosing Reggie Evans inside, and the Nets can double-team unscrupulously.

If you choose Lewis, you have to give up defense. If you choose Reggie Evans, the offense will be double-teamed.

Wang Hao is also very helpless!

Since this year's playoffs, Wang Hao has wondered more than once, how good it would be if Reggie Evans and Lewis could have a contract?

Well, this is obviously impossible.

If this is the case, it is estimated that the entire NBA league will really enter the era of supersonic dominance.

You can't have both.

Wang Hao didn't stay inside too much, turned around and ran out directly to the outside.

Just an eye contact, Gary Payton knew what Wang Hao was going to do.

He didn't stand still and wait, but tried to move, he wanted to make a breakthrough.

Naturally, Jason Kidd would not let Gary Payton act, and followed immediately.

However, at this moment, Gary Payton suddenly accelerated.

Just like that, it's certainly not possible to completely get rid of Jason Kidd, one of the best perimeter defenders in the league.

Kidd speeded up to keep up, but suddenly felt that his body hit a wall suddenly.

That's right, Wang Hao's pick-and-roll is already in place.

Gary Payton didn't delay at all, taking advantage of the moment Kidd was blocked, he suddenly accelerated his breakthrough.

It's just that this is not the first time the Sonics have used this trick, and the Nets are not unprepared.

Jefferson directly gave up defending Wang Hao, but chose to keep up with Gary Payton.

Regarding the pick-and-roll cooperation between Wang Hao and Gary Payton, changing talents decisively is the most correct choice.

Whether it is Wang Hao or Gary Payton, the ability to handle the ball is very strong.

Given a little chance, they can figure out how to turn that chance into a score.

Gary Payton just got inside the [-]-point line, and not only did Jefferson follow, Mutombo moved toward him.

If it was a few years ago, he would have been really powerful.

At that time, Gary Payton still had enough speed to break through to the basket in one fell swoop.

More importantly, he didn't have a trusted partner in the Sonics at the time.

Now, Gary Payton doesn't need to hit hard at all.

Without thinking too long, he simply passed the ball, which was naturally handed over to Wang Hao.

Meanwhile, everyone at the Sonics pulls away.

To be honest, the Nets' defense is really good, at least so far, they haven't given the SuperSonics a good chance.

The attack time was less than 10 seconds, but Wang Hao was not in a hurry, he had to observe the Nets' defense first.

Kidd's position is very forward, almost defending against Wang Hao.

Obviously, he knew that the inside line of the Nets would not miss him, so he chose to let it go.

This approach is very sensible.

After all, Wang Hao is the top pitcher in the league, as long as he is given a chance, he really dares to shoot.

More importantly, although Jason Kidd has excellent defense, there is an indisputable fact.

That is Kidd's height, 193 cm, which gives him an advantage against the No. [-] position.

But when facing the second position, or even the third position, this height is not enough.

Wang Hao didn't delay, and directly chose to break through.

You dare to let me break through, so why should I not dare?

Wang Hao's speed is extremely fast, and his steps are also very large, almost passing Kidd in one step.

Kidd's reaction was also extremely quick, and he hurriedly followed, but he was still half a body behind Wang Hao.

At this time, Mutombo, who was sitting on the inside line, also began to move over, trying to double-team Wang Hao.

Seeing that he was about to step into the three-second zone, Wang Hao suddenly slowed down, as if he was about to stop and shoot.

When Mutombo saw it, he didn't dare to be careless, and quickly took another step, trying to interfere with Wang Hao's shot.

However, before this step could be taken, Mutombo saw Wang Hao break through again.

"This is a feint!"

Unfortunately, by the time Mutombo realized it, it was too late.

I saw that Wang Hao had squeezed past him, made a backhand layup, and easily scored the ball.

Mutombo picked up the basketball, feeling quite helpless.

If it was a few years ago, he would definitely be able to defend against such an offense.

Even if he is deceived by a fake move, he can quickly adjust his defensive posture.

Even, if it is the beginning of the game, he is very sure to interfere effectively.

It's a pity that now he really can't do it.

Not everyone can afford the butcher's knife of years.

94:92

The first point of overtime was scored by Wang Hao, and the SuperSonics also temporarily took the lead.

"Defend, defend..."

After scoring the goal, without any delay, Wang Hao immediately chose to run back and called his teammates to defend.

The more critical the moment is, the more impossible it is to make mistakes.

"Give me a stare at everyone."

Not only Wang Hao, Paul Westphal also yelled from the sidelines, reminding the Supersonic players to defend.

At this point in the game, it is very important to keep a close eye on people.

Especially the Nets, in fact, they do not have a very strong personal offensive ability.

The scoring of the Nets is still more due to the cooperation of passing and cutting.

But at this time, once their pass and cut were stared to death, the Nets' offense would lose more than half of it.

That's why Paul Westphal chose Reggie Evans over Lewis.

When Lewis plays, the Sonics must cover for him, even double-teaming Kenyon Martin.

In this way, the Nets have the opportunity to conduct the ball.

Sure enough, Kidd faced Gary Payton with the ball and didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

It's a bit unrealistic to let him attack by force.