harleyscars Chapter 289 The Wolf King fights and retreats! Kidd only passes the ball and doesn't attack!
Chapter 289 The Wolf King fights and retreats! Kidd only passes the ball and doesn't attack!
Chapter 289 The Wolf King fights and retreats! Kidd only passes the ball and doesn't attack!
"Bang!"
With a clean, muffled thud, Garnett's shot was so off-target it was almost an airball! It's clear that he's very uncomfortable and not good at this kind of pure power-based, low-body defense.
Lin Tian grabbed the low-arcing rebound, then turned and sprinted forward at high speed!
The Pacers launched another counterattack!
This time, Lin Tian observed more carefully than before, and the Timberwolves retreated even faster.
With Carter and Christie on the wings being marked by Sprewell and Szczerbiak and having no open space, Lin Tian spotted Garnett out of the corner of his eye. Garnett was clearly following behind him and was preparing to chase him down and block him from behind!
This guy's speed, footwork, and timing of blocking shots are just too good!
But having too much control over it isn't necessarily a good thing!
As Lin Tian dribbled the ball to the edge of the three-second zone, he suddenly braked hard! Then, ignoring the inertia and impact of his rapid run, he simply pulled up and threw the ball!
Lin Tian's idea was to cause Garnett to rear-end him and score a 2+1!
This move was extremely effective against all those who had tried to chase after Lin Tian!
But this time, Lin Tian failed!
Of course, Garnett didn't block the shot; the basketball still fell into the hoop precisely. But Garnett behind him didn't fall for it, or rather, the guy's reaction was too fast. At the same time Lin Tian braked, he sidestepped Lin Tian and avoided a foul by not colliding with him!
Even if the 2+1 play doesn't happen, Lin Tian will definitely not let Garnett off the hook.
"You run really fast!" Lin Tian looked at Garnett and mocked, "Don't call yourself 'Wolf King,' call yourself 'Rabbit King.' Only a rabbit would run this fast when it sees a tiger!"
"You think you can provoke me? Let me tell you, I'll beat you Lin to a pulp! I'll completely destroy you all and teach you all a lesson! I'll tear you all to shreds, bit by bit! It'll start with that idiot with the outdated and ugly afro!"
Lin Tian was already very familiar with Garnett's style.
The tougher his words are, the softer his attacks become!
Facing Ben Wallace, this guy really couldn't get into the paint. Of course, he didn't really go all out to force his way into the paint either!
The louder he yells and the harsher his trash talk, the further he is from the basket when he attacks!
Garnett gave Lin Tian a misconception.
That means charging into the paint and battling it out is something women do. Real men take tough shots from the high post! That's what toughness is all about!
This offensive style of play, combined with Garnett's fierce expression and extremely tough words, was really quite incongruous. Lin Tian couldn't quite figure out whether Garnett was mentally unstable or whether he himself was mentally unstable.
But despite the differences, Garnett's performance in the first half was still outstanding! He grabbed 7 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and also had 2 blocks and 2 steals in the first half! He's still that incredibly versatile top-class power forward!
His instinct for rebounding, his control over defensive positioning, and his mastery of timing for steals and blocks are absolutely top-notch in the league today!
The only downside was that he only made 2 of 8 field goals and 2 of 2 free throws in the first half, scoring just 6 points!
Garnett can indeed do everything except score points on offense!
If it weren't for Sprewell's 11 points in the first half and Szczerbiak's 9 points with 3 three-pointers in the first half, the Timberwolves would have fallen behind the Pacers much earlier!
But right now, the Pacers are only leading the Timberwolves by 9 points, 50-41.
步行者队领先9分的头号功臣，当然是拿下14分7次助攻3抢断的林天，第二功臣就是把加内特限制到只拿6分，自己则是拿下2分10篮板的大本！
Although Ben Wallace didn't score any steals or blocks, his performance on the defensive end of the court was absolutely commendable!
He's increasingly showing the qualities of a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and a top-tier role player in the league!
In the second half, the two sides switched sides and started playing again. Lin Tian continued his offensive firepower from the start, and after a pick-and-roll, he forced a three-pointer against Garnett and made it, quickly widening the gap to more than 10 points!
Although Szczerbiak immediately continued his excellent form from the first half, and hit a three-pointer after receiving the ball, Lin Tian launched another counterattack as soon as the ball went in. This time, Lin Tian drove to the basket like a bulldozer over Trier, and drew a foul from Trier while making a powerful dunk!
For the remainder of the game, the two sides engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with the score difference hovering around 10-15 points.
Everything was so similar to the first half. Garnett was still spewing trash talk non-stop, and it got dirtier and dirtier, becoming more and more unbearable to listen to. The density of swear words was getting higher and higher!
Lin Tian was even tempted to deliver a series of punches to Garnett right then and there.
Even with Lin Tian's tolerance and thick skin, he was having trouble with Garnett's trash talk offensive, which shows just how much he talked!
If Lin Tian's trash talk has a touch of artistry, it's the kind of technical talk that uses indirect insults, sarcasm, and veiled mockery to drive opponents to madness, while avoiding profanity.
Garnett's trash talk is purely a product of talent and hard-hitting style.
His trash talk is characterized by his rapid-fire delivery. Just how fast?
He can utter 70 words per minute, with at least 60% of those words being repeated.
In other words, this guy's insults are very similar to those of elementary school students.
It's just repetition!
"FUXX! FUXX! FUXX! FUXX!"
Repeating constantly.
"FUXX! FUXX! FUXX! FUXX!"
He uses repetitive and meaningless profanity to create the feeling and effect of flies buzzing around your ear.
It's not lethal, but it's incredibly annoying and can easily make people irritable.
For example, when there were 4 minutes left in the third quarter, Ben Wallace finally couldn't stand Garnett's continuous taunting, which seemed to involve 30 "FUXX"s per offensive possession.
During one of Ben Wallace's matchups against Kevin Garnett, Garnett grabbed an offensive rebound over Wallace's head and immediately unleashed 14 consecutive "FUXX"s!
Ben Wallace finally reached his limit, impatiently spreading his arms and shoving Garnett at him, yelling, "Are you fucking done yet?!"
"You hit me? Go to hell!" Garnett paused for a moment, then slammed the basketball into Ben Wallace's chest, striking a ferocious boxing stance: "Come on! Watch me beat you to a pulp, watch me completely crush you!"
Garnett struck a fierce and professional boxing stance, but Ben Wallace didn't fight him. Instead, he stared at Garnett with wide eyes in disbelief.
Even though Ben didn't move, the distance between them was getting farther and farther!
Ben's eyes had never been so wide open in his life; he was completely dumbfounded!
Wasn't this guy yelling that he wanted to fight me? What is he doing now?
Was he hiding a gun? So he wanted to create distance and then shoot me?
Or did he bring a foldable composite bow that could shoot an arrow through my head from 30 meters away?
Ben Wallace was completely dumbfounded as he watched Garnett retreat from under the basket to the opposite basket, still cursing under his breath.
He was already considering whether he should find cover to hide in, otherwise this was just illogical. Who would fight and retreat like this?
Lin Tian said: Yes, you just happened to run into one today!
Lin Tian knew perfectly well that Garnett wasn't hiding any contraband; that was just the guy's style.
We'll fight and retreat, and our job is to stir up trouble. As for actually fighting? Impossible! I'm a civilized person. At most, I'll punch the other person and then turn around and leave, but fighting is absolutely out of the question!
A basketball court is for playing basketball!
Because Garnett retreated so quickly, much so that it surprised everyone, the conflict actually came to an end.
After all, Garnett did this.
The Pacers just wanted to cover their mouths and laugh out loud for a while, while the Timberwolves, well, they had to hold it in!
We can't let the team's leader think we think he's funny! We have to hold back!
They need to put on an expression of grief, pain, and inner turmoil! They need to let everyone know that they empathize with Garnett, that they are willing to fight for Garnett, and that they are Garnett's best brothers.
As for why none of the Timberwolves players actually played in the end?
Well, you can't really blame them.
Garnett runs too fast, like a black whirlwind!
There's no battlefield on the field, so what are they going to do? Show off their skills by performing a set of military boxing in the air?
That's obviously inappropriate.
But the situation on the field is now a bit unpredictable.
Because Garnett had been retreating all the way back, he was now in front of the Pacers' bench. But you have to admit that his vision and awareness are top-notch in the league.
He glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, and then accelerated without making a sound!
Yes, he was retreating just now, but he's charging now!
Full speed ahead!
Garnett saw Lin Tian sitting on the bench. His back was soaked with sweat. He thought to himself, "Damn, I was so close to Lin."
How is this any different from an antelope that, after arguing with its own kind, comes straight to the lion king and howls? Both are blatant acts of suicide!
At this moment, Garnett demonstrated his speed and lightning-fast reflexes.
Garnett, who had been fighting and retreating relentlessly just moments before, now charged towards Ben Wallace again, cursing under his breath.
"Fuck you! I'll kill you today, or I'm not Jia! Get out of my way! Get out of my way! All of you, get out of my way, don't block me! Don't fucking block me, let me kill him, I'm going to kill this bastard!"
As we all know, when there are many people between the two sides in a fight, when someone says "Don't stop me," the subtext is "Stop me, stop me!"
The Timberwolves players clearly knew this, and they displayed excellent teamwork. Nesterovic and Szczerbiak rushed over and hugged Garnett from both sides. Garnett realized he was being hugged, and that Ben Wallace on the other side had already been stopped by his Pacers teammates.
With three referees between them, he completely took on the role of a drama queen and launched another round of attacks at Big Ben!
The language was insane, full of profanity.
Ben Wallace's mind, which had just calmed down after watching a performance art piece by Garnett, was immediately reignited.
Damn it, is this never going to end?
However, just as Ben Wallace flexed his muscles, preparing to break through the encirclement, he suddenly stopped and looked at Garnett with a mocking gaze.
Garnett frowned, immediately realizing that things weren't that simple!
"Excuse me, excuse me." Lin Tian's voice suddenly came from behind Garnett. After turning around and glancing at him, Garnett, along with Szczerbiak and Nesterovic who were holding him, quickly moved two steps to the side. At the same time, Garnett's mouth stopped talking immediately.
Of course they knew that in such a large basketball court, three people standing there wouldn't block any way, but Lin Tian very "politely" asked them to move aside. The subtext of this sentence was clear to everyone, whether it was the highly intelligent Garnett, the rookie Szczerbiak, or the average English speaker Nesterovic.
"Shut up and get lost! Or I'll beat you to a pulp!"
Garnett quickly stopped his fierce cursing and swearing, put away his desire to perform, and stood obediently to the side.
The three referees who were stopping Ben from lashing out suddenly heard that there was no movement from this side, so they immediately turned around and saw Lin Tian walking over. They immediately understood what had happened.
The peace envoys have arrived!
In today's NBA, there are things that everyone agrees on, but not many.
After all, the world has no shortage of trolls.
For example, even though it's an undeniable fact that Shaquille O'Neal is the best center in the league and Lin Tian is the best point guard, some people will still disagree, claiming they have better candidates and insisting on arguing.
But there is one thing that is universally acknowledged by the entire league, from players to fans to staff.
That is, when Lin Tian is on the court, he can absolutely quell any conflict or fight instantly!
He is currently the league's number one, or even only, "peacemaker," and he can bring peace to every corner of the court!
Well, of course, that's assuming he doesn't want to fight. If he does want to, that's a different story.
In short, even the most argumentative person wouldn't argue with others about whether Lin Tian is the best fighter in the league.
Lin Tian's record is too impressive.
Unless Tyson suddenly joins the league, no one will dare to challenge Lin Tian on the court.
Today, for example, is the best proof.
The Timberwolves trio instantly transformed into huskies, quickly clearing an unnecessary path for Lin Tian so he could reach Ben Wallace and calm him down.
Just moments ago, Ben was as ferocious as a giant beast, but now he was as docile as a kitten, nodding repeatedly, completely abandoning any thoughts of starting trouble or continuing the fight.
Kill Garnett on the court!
The Pacers quickly reached a consensus!
Once the situation was completely under control, the referees looked at Lin Tian with a hint of gratitude in their eyes. Then, the three referees quickly went to the technical table to watch the video and discuss how to make their ruling.
The fight never actually started; it was just that Ben Wallace pushed Garnett, and Garnett hit Ben Wallace with the ball.
Then it just started a constant stream of profanity, and then it stopped...
Well, the rulings are quite simple.
After deliberating for less than two minutes, the referee turned and returned to the field.
They gave Ben Wallace and Kevin Garnett a technical foul each, essentially punishing them equally, and then they gave Lin Tian a technical foul as well.
That makes sense, since NBA rules state that during a conflict, players on the bench cannot enter the court in any way or for any reason! This could very well make the conflict more intense and serious, and could even escalate the situation!
Although the referees wished someone like Lin Tian could step in and end every conflict on the court, they had no choice but to issue the technical fouls they were due.
Lin Tian didn't say much, but gathered all the Pacers players together and said to them, "They bullied Ben, so you know how to play from here, right?"
"Crush them!"
The Pacers' inner fire was completely ignited!
Avenge Ben!
After both teams took their technical free throws in this altercation, the score was 70-62, with the Pacers leading by 8 points.
After that, the Pacers' intensity suddenly increased. From the resumption of the game until the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, the Pacers launched a 22-4 offensive surge!
92: 66!
The point difference between the two sides reached 26 points in the blink of an eye!
The Pacers' terrifying scoring explosiveness and ability to score quickly are truly frightening!
During this period, the Pacers raised their intensity on both offense and defense. Facing a more ferocious and difficult-to-deal-with Ben Wallace than before, Garnett only took one shot during this time, and missed it.
During this period, almost all of the Timberwolves' offensive burden fell on Sprewell's shoulders. However, he faced Christie's one-on-one defense and Lin Tian, Carter, and others' constant harassment and help defense. With the team's leader unable to provide him with any assistance, Sprewell naturally could not guarantee his efficiency and shooting percentage.
During this period, he made 2 out of 6 shots and committed 1 turnover.
Even so, he actually scored all the team's points during that period.
From this perspective, the Timberwolves made the right decision in acquiring Sprewell.
At the very least, someone does dare to attack with the ball in this situation, right?
But the suspense of the game was completely eliminated. With a score difference of more than 20 points and less than a quarter of the game, Timberwolves head coach Saunders only persisted for another 3 minutes before realizing that the game was hopeless. He substituted his key players and announced his surrender.
In the end, the game ended with a score of 109-88, and the Pacers secured a very easy victory in the first game of their most difficult 4-day, 3-game series!
None of the key players played for more than 35 minutes, and none of them were too physically exhausted. Apart from that little incident, the game went smoothly.
In this game, Lin Tian scored 25 points, 14 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals. His performance was still terrifyingly comprehensive. Ben Wallace did a perfect job of limiting Garnett and also scored 6 points and 20 rebounds.
至于对面的加内特，他的数据还是很好看的：17分18篮板9助攻3抢断4盖帽！一个绝对漂亮且全能的准三双！
But his problem remains the same: in a game like tonight's, the team clearly needs him to take over the game from the end of the third quarter to the beginning of the fourth quarter, to score 10 or 15 points and keep the team in the game.
But during that time, Garnett grabbed 5 rebounds, made 1 steal, 1 block, and 1 assist.
He's very well-rounded, but that's not what the team needs!
After finishing their game in Minnesota, the Pacers, as usual, did not stay overnight but quickly boarded a plane to Phoenix.
They can rest for a whole day in Phoenix to recharge before playing the first game of this back-to-back.
According to Bird, Lin Tian, and others, the Suns' sudden loss of their second-best player, Hardaway, before the game would definitely cause major problems for the team's system, rotation, and mentality.
Therefore, they must win this game as quickly as possible, ideally with their key players finishing after three quarters! They need to save enough energy for the crucial matchup against the Spurs on their road to a winning streak!
But after a good day and two nights of rest in Phoenix, when the Pacers stepped into the arena to face the Suns who were missing Hardaway, they found that it was not like that at all!
Despite missing Hardaway, the Suns unleashed a terrifying fighting spirit that night!
From starters to role players, almost everyone on the Suns performed well and had a very high accuracy rate in shooting. They never let the Pacers pull away!
In the first three quarters, the two sides were evenly matched, with the score remaining close and neither giving an inch.
This game, which the Pacers initially thought would be an easy win, turned out to be a close and evenly matched contest.
Even halfway through the fourth quarter, the Suns had built a lead of more than 10 points thanks to consecutive scores from their leading scorer Clifford Robinson and sixth man Rodney Rogers, who replaced Hardaway in the starting lineup!
The two of them teamed up and drove inside and shot outside, hitting three-pointers in a row, and scored a 14-4 run against the Pacers!
92: 104!
With 5 minutes and 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Pacers were down by as many as 12 points!
The Suns were playing incredibly well tonight!
克里福德·罗宾逊今晚20投11中，3分球5投3中，罚球6罚4中，拿下29分5篮板3助攻，目前在联盟最佳第六人排行榜中领跑的罗德尼·罗杰斯在提上首发之后同样是状态火热，拿下20分6篮板2助攻。
As for team leader Jason Kidd?
He only has 2 points so far!
Facing Lin Tian's close defense and constant pressure, this guy was still thinking about shooting some baskets and scoring some points in the first half. However, after making 1 of 7 shots and 0 of 5 three-pointers in the first half, he was clearly determined to succeed in the third and fourth quarters.
I'm not shooting anymore! As long as I don't shoot, I won't miss!
This is the principle of "no attack on the base"!
Anyway, if we only consider scoring, Kidd was the team's third or fourth leading scorer. With Robinson and Rodgers performing exceptionally well, whether he takes a shot or not is really not a big problem!
Therefore, in the entire second half, from the start until only 5 minutes remained, Kidd only took one shot, which was a layup on a fast break.
Before he could even make the shot, his layup was blocked by Lin Tian, who was chasing from behind.
In terms of not being good at scoring, Kidd and Garnett actually have the same problem. Both of them have issues with their ability to break through defenses and score continuously, winning games by force. Their ability to do so is definitely among the worst in the world of top stars.
But Kidd was clearly luckier tonight than Garnett was the previous two days. Garnett didn't have any reliable teammates to step up, and the Pacers were in much better form than they were tonight.
But tonight, everyone on the Suns except Kidd played their part perfectly! With Kidd's passing and playmaking, they played brilliantly!
This is why the Suns were able to take a large lead over the Pacers even though Kidd only scored 2 points tonight!
Tonight, Kidd went 1-for-8 for 2 points, but also had 14 rebounds and 19 assists. When facing Lin Tian's defense and relentless attacks, his only weakness was missing shots. His ability to control turnovers is among the best in the league! Against Lin Tian, he only had 2 turnovers!
Absolutely top-notch performance!
Bird called a timeout at that moment, knowing full well that the team had reached its most difficult point!
He never imagined that the biggest crisis on his path to a 33-game winning streak would not come from the Spurs, but from the Suns without Hardaway!
"Chris, Lin, Doug, Reggie, Vince! Go! Five more minutes, win this damn game!" Bird roared. "This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! This could be our only chance to rival or even surpass history!"
"A 12-point deficit? Go and get it back! Use your firepower to bring the game back to us!"
"clear!"
The timeout ended, and the two teams began their final five-minute duel!
The Suns have drafted Kidd, Robinson, Rodgers, Gugliotta, and Marion!
This is the strongest offensive lineup that Suns head coach Skiles can field right now!
Clearly, this guy also knows that at this point in the game, the Pacers will be relying on their offense and their "death lineup" to fight back, not on grinding out the Suns with a defensive game!
Skiles knew that his team couldn't stop the Pacers when they were firing on all cylinders, so if they couldn't stop them, they wouldn't bother!
Just bring out your five best-talented, most offensively capable, and most balanced players to go head-to-head with you offensively! Even if you can't win, you'll have a 12-point advantage at the very least. Skiles doesn't believe that his strongest offensive lineup can lose to the Pacers by 12 points or more in 5 minutes!
As Lin Tian dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, the final battle between the two sides officially began!
Lin Tian turned to face Kidd, probing Kidd's defense, and said, "Jason, you're not planning to attack tonight? I've never seen such a terrible team leader before! I think you're more suited to playing football! You could become a superstar there even if you only got 2 points in a game!"
"Come on, Lin, that trick won't work on me." Kidd was completely focused. As a top point guard known throughout the league for his cunning and dirty mind, he wouldn't let a few trash talk distract him: "We're up by 12 points! You guys had a 20-something-game winning streak, didn't you?"
"It doesn't matter! No matter how many wins you have, tonight is the end!"
As Kidd was speaking, Lin Tian suddenly made a fake turn to the left with his right hand, then turned back halfway through, turning from sideways to facing the basket. At the same time, he dribbled the ball with a lateral step back, then pulled up and threw it!
"Whoosh!"
With a crisp sound, Lin Tian's three-pointer sank cleanly! His move of turning around and then stepping back to shoot is one of Payton's signature techniques. However, Payton usually does this move in the low post or near the basket.
Beyond the three-point line?
Even with his nickname "King of Reckless Throws," he really wouldn't dare to throw like that!
But Lin Tian dared! He could still throw it in!
"Go back to college for another two years, Jason! Your math is terrible!" After scoring, Lin Tian said to Kidd as he retreated, "You're only leading by 9 points, and we've already won 30 straight!"
"Do you know how to spell the word 30? Do you want me to teach you? Or should I teach you addition and subtraction within 30 step by step?"
Kidd was a seasoned veteran. Although Lin Tian's insulting remarks about his intelligence made him very unhappy, he didn't explode. Instead, he looked at Lin Tian and slowly dribbled the ball forward once again.
Time is what the Pacers need right now! The Suns aren't in a rush!
The instant Kidd crossed halfway, Lin Tian suddenly pressed forward, spreading his long arms and wedging his legs between Kidd's legs, making it difficult for him to exert force!
Lin Tian's defensive intensity has also been raised to the top level!
Among point guards, Kidd is also known as "Little Steel Cannon". His size, height and strength give him a physical advantage when facing 99% of the point guards in the league.
Hmm... but why 99%? Because the Alliance still has Lin Tian, the real heavy tank!
Although Lin Tian's weight is currently less than 90KG, which is similar to Kid's, their muscle strength and the impact of running are completely different. They are worlds apart. At least Kid felt that Lin Tian was at least 5 kilograms heavier than him!
After finally managing to break free from Lin Tian's entanglement, Kidd didn't get any space to shoot or drive, because he had only managed to break free but hadn't managed to shake off Lin Tian's defense at all!
"Whoosh!"
Left with no other option, Kidd had to pass the ball out as quickly as possible once again!
It has to be said that this guy is neither good at nor very interested in how to put a basketball into the hoop.
But he's really good at getting the ball to his teammates!
With a flick of his wrist, the basketball flew like a cruise missile straight to Rogers at the baseline. Rogers knew what he was there to do, so after receiving the ball, he made a fake move, then quickly squeezed past Miller and took a step toward the paint to create some space for his shot. He immediately pulled up and shot!
"Bang!"
But that last scoring run seemed to have exhausted his touch, as if he needed to wait for his cooldown. He missed this shot, and the rebound was grabbed by Webber, the tallest player on the court. The moment he got the ball, he threw it towards the frontcourt!
He still believes in Lin Tian!
Lin Tian and Kidd were shoving each other as they charged toward the basketball.
They all wanted a better space, a more prominent position.
But clearly, Kidd's strength and speed are no match for Lin Tian's! The two could keep up when they were on the Pacers' three-point line, but when they reached the Suns' three-point line in their half of the court, Kidd had already been left behind by Lin Tian!
In this situation, unless Kidd grabs Lin Tian and hugs him tightly, there's no way he can stop Lin Tian from scoring!
But if he hugs Lin Tian now, that would be a technical foul! Kidd wouldn't do something that stupid!
"boom!"
A few seconds later, Lin Tian slammed home a one-armed gliding dunk, scoring another 2 points and continuing to narrow the gap.
Kidd, on the other hand, snatched the basketball the instant Lin Tian dunked and rushed to the baseline. Then, with one hand, he threw the ball towards the frontcourt like a missile.
"Whoosh!"
A whooshing sound rang out; Kidd's pass was incredibly fast! Even Lin Tian didn't have time to reach out and stop it before the basketball had already flown out.
Although there was no time to stop them, there was time to defend!
Lin Tian was only a tiny bit slower before he charged toward his own half of the court!
The speed was so fast that Kidd, who was watching from the bottom line, was repeatedly astonished!
Didn't this guy just dunk? Doesn't he need a break?
Lin Tian unleashed his full speed, sprinting all the way towards his own half of the court.
He's getting closer and closer to basketball!
In the Pacers' half, Rogers was the first to receive a pass from Kidd. After receiving the ball, Rogers did not attempt a strong attack himself, nor did he slow down the pace. Instead, he passed the ball to Gugliotta.
Gugliotta, holding the ball and facing Webber's tight defense, hesitated for a moment and failed to react immediately. He then passed the ball to Shawn Marion, who was cutting to the middle and was also the Suns' most aggressive and energetic rookie.
After getting the basketball, Marion charged straight towards the basket without hesitation and then jumped up suddenly!
The hacker's physical abilities are among the best in the entire league! He's truly a top-tier player.
Once he gets going, his speed, wingspan, height, and jumping ability, just like his appearance, are absolutely explosive! He's definitely a top 10 player!
Just as Marion leaped high into the air, about to smash the ball into the empty basket, Lin Tian finally arrived!
He sprinted across the entire court and forcefully intercepted Marion's dunk in mid-air with a single slap!
"Snapped!"
With a crisp sound, Marion lost control of the basketball, which flew straight into Webber's hands not far away.
"Chris!"
After landing, Lin Tian once again didn't need any cushioning or charging. He turned his toes to face the field and launched another attack!
This time, even Bird, sitting on the sidelines, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Where did Lin Tian get so much energy from?
He made two consecutive full-court sprints, completing a full-court shuttle run in less than 15 seconds, and also added two dunks and blocks after jumping with all his might.
Are these guy's knees and ankles made of alloy?
No matter how terrifying the energy Lin Tian's knees unleashed at this moment, the Pacers' offense did not stop at all.
Webber's first pass found Lin Tian, who had already run to the vicinity of the three-point line, and Lin Tian took the ball and started a rapid advance once again!
With a crossover dribble that didn't slow down, Lin Tian got past Rogers, then spun around and faked out Robinson who was rushing towards him. In the blink of an eye, Lin Tian had passed both of them and reached the Suns' three-point line. Kidd, who hadn't even had time to run across half-court, stood in front of Lin Tian at the three-point line, spreading his arms wide to defend him.
Facing the prepared Kidd, Lin Tian, who had just been sprinting at full speed, suddenly slowed down. Then, he made two consecutive crossover dribbles and a side step, before suddenly raising the ball with both hands!
Even someone as experienced as Kidd was finally fooled by Lin Tian's series of dazzlingly fast moves, as well as Lin Tian's history of shooting three-pointers at the body and his extremely high shooting percentage. He jumped up to meet Lin Tian!
As for the result, Lin Tian did not jump up directly, but waited for Kidd to jump up before jumping towards Kidd's body.
With a muffled thud, the two collided. The referee immediately raised his hand, clearly indicating a defensive foul!
Then Lin Tian's terrifying core power erupted. Even after the collision, Lin Tian maintained his balance and flicked the basketball with an incredibly stable wrist. The basketball flew towards the basket!
"Whoosh!"
After a crisp sound, the referee's whistle blew immediately!
3+1!
Lin Tian was incredibly fierce, managing to score a 3+1!
The entire city of Phoenix fell silent after Lin Tian's 3+1 play.
They couldn't believe it.
This is too fast!
This is too exaggerated!
A three-pointer, a fast break dunk, and an incredible lightning-fast defensive block!
Add a 3+1 follow-up move!
From the timeout with 5 minutes and 30 seconds left in the game until Lin Tian scored 9 consecutive points, launching a 9-0 offensive surge that narrowed the gap to only 3 points, it took less than 30 seconds in total.
That's terrifying!
In less than 30 seconds, Lin Tian scored a 9-0 run!
In particular, this includes a round trip across the entire venue!
Lin Tian hadn't stopped for almost 30 seconds!
He was running, jumping, shooting, blocking, and shooting the whole time!
In the end, he was even able to make a series of feints and then suddenly stop to shoot a 3+1!
With that kind of leg strength and lung function, Kidd himself admitted that he couldn't kill himself with that kind of strength.
He could only run along once before his legs went weak.
At this moment, Kidd looked at Lin Tian with the exact same expression he would give a monster.
He knew Lin Tianqiang, and he knew Lin Tian was a monster, but he really didn't expect Lin Tian to be this terrifying!
(End of this chapter)