naaapseattle Chapter 118 Rookie Challenge
Chapter 118 Rookie Challenge
Chapter 118 Rookie Challenge
The warm-up is over, and the rookie challenge will start soon.
The first-year starting five tigers are: Evans, Curry, Lewy, Gibson, and Jerebko.
The starting five tigers in the second grade are: Rose, Mayo, Gallinari, Beasley, Love.
Judging from the lineup, the two sides are actually similar, at least for now.
However, as soon as the game started, there was a one-sided situation.
Jerebko helped the first-year team jump to get the ball. Evans started to advance in the backcourt, but when he reached the frontcourt, he didn't intend to pass the ball to his teammates.
Of course, this is normal.
Teammates in the Rookie Challenge, everyone doesn't know the basics.
In addition, there are rookie game MVPs who need to compete with each other.
With the ball in hand at this time, I naturally trust myself more and end it in my own way.
The same goes for Lu Yi and others, watching Evans single out Rose, they stood still and did not move.
If Evans failed in singles, it was due to his own ignorance, trying to challenge Rose in vain, and finally made a fool of himself, and no one else could be blamed.
If Evans succeeds in singles, it is also his own ability, which is not to be envied.
However, now Evans is not playing small forward, but is still playing point guard, which really has Durant's feeling of being misplaced when playing anyone.
Just like Baron Davis at his peak, playing point guard, Evans is heavier and stronger, and the matchup can be crushed by strength to form a dislocation advantage.
To play a shooting guard, the speed is faster, half depends on strength, half depends on speed, and it is enough to be tough.
At the same time, Evans is also playing point guard with the height of a swingman.
This is similar to McGrady in the Magic period. He can have many shots just for shooting.
Evans took advantage of Rose's singles this time.
There is no need to play falsely, just play back from the high position, even a bit of Kobe's shadow.
In the end, the singles were successful and two points were scored. The first-year team started with a 2-0 lead.
Then it was the second grade's turn to attack, and Rose didn't pass the ball to his teammates, but immediately found trouble with Evans.
Rose didn't play back from the high position, but broke through the inside and went to the basket to end.
Since the first three quarters of the Rookie Challenge were all about scoring points, no one would be thankless to help defend, so Rose played relatively easily.
After the 2-2 tie, Evans played another ball. Although the ball was scored, but Lu Yi and others complained a few words, Evans restrained himself a little, and then passed the ball to his teammates.
In the second grade, Rose wanted to return one, but this time Evans tried his best to defend.
After all, Evans is taller and longer, and has more defensive advantages. Rose's layup is very good, but he was eventually interfered by Evans.
The rebound fell into the hands of Gibson, and Gibson also had some complaints about Evans, so instead of giving the ball to Evans, he handed it to Curry to advance.
Curry is more sensible than Evans, dribbled the ball halfway, and handed the ball directly to Lu Yi.
Lu Yi didn't wait for Mayo to defend, he took a step forward and shot a super long three-pointer.
It doesn't matter whether you get in or not, the show is over!
Originally, there was no pressure on defense, and Lu Yi didn't talk about his football ethics, so he made a cold shot.
With the ultimate three-point ability, Lu Yi swiped and made the first three-pointer of the game.
Although Curry didn't shoot, he scored an assist and was very happy.
This is the first time Curry has cooperated with Lu Yi. Curry is also very happy to be teammates with a shooter of Lu Yi's level.
After Lu Yi made a super long three-pointer, Curry made an OK gesture with both hands, put it on his eyes, and made a telescope movement.
In other words, relying on Evans scoring two goals in a row and Lu Yi's three-pointer, the first-year team has already achieved a 5-point lead.
Originally, the second-year team had complaints because of Rose's defense and offense, plus the ball possession problem.
This time, because Rose missed a layup, the point difference was suddenly widened, and the others had more gossip to talk about.
Rose couldn't stand the pressure and handed the ball to his teammate.
And Mayo and Gallinari, as outside players, naturally get the ball first.
Mayo watched Lu Yi make a three-pointer, and tried it with an itch, but he missed it.
However, the rebound was protected by Beasley.
After grabbing the rebound, Beasley wanted to rush to the basket.
Gibson saw it, it's fine if you grab the rebound, but you still want to score on me?Of course I don't exist?
Facing Gibson's defense, Beasley wanted to pull the bar for a layup, but Gibson's physical fitness is not bad, so how could he be beaten by Beasley casually.
Beasley still made contact with Gibson in the air. Even though the ball was not touched by Gibson, the interference that should have occurred was still caused.
Another missed layup, another defensive rebound.
Jerebko grabbed the rebound and immediately made a fast break when he saw it.
Although Jerebko had never been teammates with Lu Yi before, he still played as an opponent.
Lu Yi's ability to switch is definitely unique in the league, and he is worthy of the name of the No. [-] pick.
Ever since, Jerebko didn't hesitate, and immediately passed the ball to Lu Yi.
In order not to disappoint Jerebko, Lu Yi stopped directly and made a three-pointer.
"My God, the logo is three points, and Lu Yi went crazy when he came up?"
"Oh my god, what is this, can this also enter?"
There were not many fans at the scene, only 6000 people, and the arena was not filled.
But seeing Lu Yi's 1-on-0, extremely bold logo three-pointer, the fans had to jump from their seats.
Lu Yi really dared to vote, and he could make it.
The vast majority of fans did not expect that Lu Yi would shoot this kind of ball. Even the NBA stars and coaches who came to watch the game could not guess why Lu Yi would shoot in this kind of place.
Rush to the basket and dunk with skill, isn't it good?
As a result, Lu Yi made another three-pointer, and he really scored!
Shocked!
The second-year team was also dumbfounded.
This is not the case with Lu Yi who usually meets in games!
Could it be that Lu Yi in the regular season is not the perfect body of Lu Yi?
This state is also great!
Lu Yi's style of play does not conform to common sense, and his shooting percentage does not conform to common sense.
To describe it in one word, it would be "abnormal"!
Next, the second grade continued to attack, Mayo made a shot and hit the iron, then replace Gallinari.
Gallinari is the height of the inside and plays small forward. As a white player, he has a precise shot.
If it weren't for the physical fitness that is not as strong as Durant, Gallinari might also be able to play singles without any difference.
When the ball fell to Gallinari, Lu Yi directly defended it.
However, Gallinari is too tall.
After Gallinari took a tentative step, he stepped back and made a three-pointer. Lu Yi took off to block the shot, but it was a little late and he didn't block it.
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A three-pointer was scored, and Gallinari ignored Lu Yi's defense in his way and responded with a three-pointer.
10 to 5, the point difference is still 5 points.
Curry held the ball across half court and handed the ball to Lu Yi again.
Obviously Lu Yi scored two, but Curry still chose to pass the ball. This seems to be saying, let Lu Yi continue to hit Gallinari until Gallinari can't respond.
Curry's move was very warm, which made Lu Yi a little excited.
Ever since, Lu Yi took a step forward with the ball, scaring Gallinari, and even Beasley and Love on the inside turned their attention to Lu Yi.
However, at this time, Lu Yi reciprocated and chose to break through and score the ball.
Curry was originally akimbo at the top of the arc.
Maybe after Lu Yi scored a goal, Curry will have to celebrate in another way.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yi suddenly passed the ball, which made Curry flustered for a while.
Fortunately, Mayo's attention was also attracted by Lu Yi before.
When he came back to pounce on Curry, Curry still adjusted his shooting posture and completed the shot.
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A three-pointer was scored, and Curry made his first three-pointer of the game, breaking his personal scoring drought.
As for Lu Yi, he also got an assist.
It is worth mentioning that the point difference between the two teams has widened to 8 points.
Although the rookie challenge is not very defensive, chasing points will be faster.
However, when the point difference is widened, it will also be faster.
From the perspective of the lineup, the second grade is no worse than the first grade. The key is that the second grade lacks pitchers and cannot space each other.
Also playing alone, the first-year team with space undoubtedly played more comfortably.
Next, the second grade continued to attack, and the ball was given to Beasley.
Although Beasley missed a layup before, after all, it was Beasley who grabbed the offensive rebound by relying on his enthusiasm.
Evenly distribute the ball, Beasley really should continue to touch the ball, try to shoot, and find the touch.
This time it was okay, Beasley didn't rush to hit the basket, but played back to Gibson.
Beasley is extremely good at singles, and backs are his forte.
Even though Gibson was taller and stronger than him, this time Beasley still relied on his personal ability to score the ball.
However, the first-year team immediately completed sports scoring.
Curry handed the ball to Gibson, who pushed Beasley away with strength to complete the dunk.
I have to say that defensive enthusiasm is still very important.
Next, the second-year team also scored repeatedly, and all ten players on the field scored more than two points.
However, there are differences between people.
Evans eats alone, Curry is willing to share, Lu Yi's three-point shooting rate is too high, and he can also open up space for other teammates.
So, whose hands will the ball fall into?Obviously, it's in the hands of Curry and Lui!
But these two are the best three-pointers on the court.
In the first quarter of the game alone, Lu Yi and Curry made 6 three-pointers together, and that alone scored 18 points.
In fact, the first-year team scored 42 points in the first quarter.
It is unimaginable to switch to the regular season.
However, it is precisely because it is the Rookie Challenge, everyone is playing the game, there is also an element of performance, and the defense is not so serious, so the scoring efficiency is very high.
Even the second-year team scored 31 points after the first quarter.
However, the gap of 11 points is not a decoration.
However, in the second quarter, after Westbrook became the second-year master, the game finally had something to watch.
Now Westbrook is really fierce, especially when the opponent's defense is not serious, Westbrook alone holds the ball and can clean the ball into the basket quickly, violently and explosively.
Rose, the No. [-] pick, failed to lead the second-year players to an advantage, but Westbrook did it.
Although Westbrook played alone, he is indeed strong!So strong that his teammates have nothing to say.
As Westbrook led the team to narrow the point difference by 4 points, the first-year head coach, who was not planning to make a move, finally called a timeout and replaced Lu Yi, who was still resting, in advance.
The first-year team has more defenders, and Lu Yi, who can swing to the third position like this, would have played a little more time.
However, Westbrook is in too much form, and his playing style can inspire his teammates.
Whether it is a player or a coach, no one wants to lose.
When encountering an opponent like Westbrook, his head coach must not be paralyzed.
"Give the ball to Lu Yi, let's win the game first." Before Lu Yi came on the field, the first-year head coach told other players who played with Lu Yi.
Obviously, Lu Yi's strength has gradually become a stereotype.
The assistant coaches of other teams know that Lu Yi is very reliable. If they want to win, they just hand the ball to Lu Yi, let Lu Yi keep shooting, and then everything will be fine.
However, Lui returned to the court and did not patronize shooting as he did in the first quarter.
Lu Yi is completely using his physical talent, scoring by breaking through the basket, and relying on transitions to steadily accumulate score advantages.
How Westbrook drove the second-year team, and how Lu Yi drove the first-year team.
Lu Yi just wants to prove and emphasize that Westbrook's energy and impact are not terrible. Lu Yi can also achieve the effect that Westbrook can play.
Lu Yiyong made three breakthroughs in a row, giving his first-year teammates a shot in the arm.
After Curry returned to the court, Lu Yi started shooting three-pointers again, making it even more unclear for the second-year player how to defend.
With 3 minutes left in the second quarter, Lu Yi was replaced early.
Before the replacement, the two teams already had a 14-point difference.
It was really not easy for Lu Yi to expand the 3-point difference after being chased by Westbrook to 11 points.
The head coach of the first-year team knew that Lu Yi would have a three-point long-range shooting competition next, and the All-Star Game would be played.
So I opened a back door for Lu Yi, let Lu Yi take a break, and don't need to consume too much in this level of competition.
Fortunately, after Lu Yi withstood the pressure and took the lead in the charge, the first-year team had always had a great advantage.
In the third quarter, Curry felt overwhelmed and hit three consecutive three-pointers, which almost established the end of the game.
Lu Yi naturally played in the third quarter, but he didn't score many points.
Most of the time when switching, just swipe one easily, and just touch the ball to enjoy the fun.
As for the other players of the first-year team, it is natural that the Eight Immortals cross the sea and show their talents.
In the first three quarters, the players of the two teams played very well, and almost no hips were pulled.
But in the fourth quarter, the two teams began to defend seriously, and the scoring efficiency did drop.
Lu Yi, Curry and Westbrook may be the few players whose scoring efficiency has increased at critical moments.
Rose was not as tough as Lu Yi imagined, which surprised Lu Yi.
In the second grade, Westbrook was basically the only one who wanted to win.
The second-year team had already lost a lot of points in the first three quarters.
The final result of the Rookie Challenge was not unexpected.
142 to 127, the first-year team led by 15 points and successfully completed the challenge to the second-year team.
After the game, Lu Yi made 17 of 15 shots, 7 of 6 three-pointers, scored 36 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, and became the undisputed MVP of this year's Rookie Challenge.
"Lu Yi, how about teaming up again next year?" After the game, Curry asked Lu Yi.
Lu Yi smiled and said, "I'll wait for you to come to Los Angeles to find me!"
"I mean All-Star Weekend!" Curry explained hastily.
"Then when will you become an All-Star?" Lu Yi teased.
Curry was speechless for a moment.
There are so many star guards in the West, and next year he will only be a sophomore. How can he qualify to be an All-Star guard in the West?
(End of this chapter)