Vol 3 Chapter 413: Confrontation

After the intermission, the Thunder returned to the game with a small advantage.
　　 The third quarter started and the two sides changed sides to fight again. The Jazz took the lead in attacking, and Rubio took the ball over the half court unhurriedly.
　　 This former "European Golden Boy" has changed a lot since he came to the Jazz. From Lu Yizhong, he became a relatively efficient scorer, and his passing skills are even better. Rubio controls the rhythm of the game, and the Jazz can always maintain high efficiency on the offensive end. He was on the court and Mitchell and Ingles were liberated. This can be seen from last year's playoffs. After Rubio was injured, no one passed the ball to Ingles, making him more of a time to focus on the timing of his dribble. As a result, not only the opportunities for jump shots are reduced, but the turnovers are also increased. Mitchell will benefit even more. Although he can also attack with the ball himself, Rubio's presence can completely release his offensive threat. When Rubio is on the court, he can move the ball more so that Mitchell can get more opportunities to attack easily. Then, when he is in good condition, Rubio's handling of the ball can also create a better singles space for Mitchell.
　　 Just like now, Rubio used Gobert's screen to accelerate back into the interior with the Thunder's defense, and then split the ball. After receiving the ball from the left side of the three-point line forty-five diagonally, Mitchell met An Luo.
　　 An Luo didn't stick it very tightly. This is related to Donovan's defensive strategy against Mitchell. In the first half, especially in the first quarter, the pick-and-roll tactics of Mitchell, Gobert and Favors caused the Thunder to suffer a great loss. The Jazz's pick-and-rolls are very positive, and almost always take the first step to make a smooth move, taking advantage of the lack of time to make up for the basket and get a shot. On several occasions, Gobert or Favors almost acted as a blocker, and just caught the ball and dunked. If you suffer, you have to think of ways to change it. Donovan's solution was to cut off Mitchell's connection with the inside big man and force him to make a layup or shoot himself. If Mitchell wants to score, let him go.
　　 Therefore, An Luo's defense is not so strong that he wants to block all the opponent's offensive options. Of course, he doesn't have that ability now.
　　 Mitchell leaned on An Luo with the ball, and An Luo felt the strong force. I have to say that although Mitchell's height suffers a bit in the second position, his physical resistance is really top-notch. He leaned on his side to protect the ball and walked to the right along the three-point line without panic at all. An Luo also had to move with the opponent. He arched his waist and took small steps, keeping his eyes on the opponent.
　　 When the offensive time is more than halfway, Mitchell's movements become faster. He suddenly exerted force, and the left half of his body squeezed into the inside. The whole body showed a diagonal line, his head was resting on An Luo's shoulder, and his right hand dribbled the ball quickly. An Luo followed back, but he always maintained a threat to Mitchell. But then, Mitchell quickly turned to the left, speeding up the breakthrough. An Luo quickly raised his hands and pressed them towards Mitchell. But then, he only felt a huge force coming from his chest, as if he had been hit by a sledgehammer, and then he saw Mitchell jump up with that force. Although his body was slanted in the air, Mitchell threw the ball.
　　 "Beep!"
　　 The goal is scored! And, the referee whistled An Luo's foul!
　　 Of course An Luo is very helpless, his face is incredible! Anyway, if a foul was called on the court, it was the same reaction. Mitchell is happy! Showed his muscles to the audience. Then stand on the free throw line and hit the ball.
　　 Seeing others stepping on him to enjoy the cheers, An Luo is not happy.
　　 Looking back, Westbrook also jumped in under the cover of Adams. Following Westbrook, Paul George and Anlow also followed. At the same time, the Jazz's defense had to follow to go inside. An Luo saw the opportunity and got into the crowd, then made a circle and rushed out from the left three-point line. At this time, Westbrook's ball was still passed to Adams, who was at the top of the arc. Anlow took Mitchell and made a hand-to-hand pass with Adams. After taking a step to the right, pull it up and shoot! At this time, Mitchell was firmly behind Adams.
　　 "Huh!"
　　 The goal is scored! An Luo immediately scored a three-pointer. He gestured an "OK" gesture to the away auditorium, which drew a fierce boo.
　　 In the next few rounds, both sides played very sluggishly. Within two minutes, the two sides played a 2:2 tie. After Rubio's pick and roll burst into the inside, he scored a throw; looking back, Westbrook burst to the basket and scored 2 points successfully.
　　 Jazz continued to attack, Mitchell continued to receive the ball from beyond the three-point line. The Thunder's defense has worked. Sir Ingles has been pressed firmly by Paul George, UU reading www. uukanshu. com doesn’t have any great opportunities at all! The pick-and-rolls of big insiders can only give Mitchell or Rubio space, and the Thunder will not give them a chance to connect. If you try hard, you will make a mistake.
　　 Mitchell is more decisive this time. After receiving the ball, he was close to Anluo in an instant, then his left arm calmly blocked Anluo's block, and directly accelerated into the three-point line. An Luo reacted quickly and immediately followed. But Mitchell pulled up and shot after two steps, and Anluo didn't even react.
　　 Mitchell scored another goal!
　　 An Luo immediately responded. He received a pass from Adams on the way from the interaction to the right bottom corner. This location is actually not very good. But after receiving the ball, An Luo did not continue to take it out, nor did he pass it to his teammates to find a new position. He was confronted directly by Mitchell and started singles. After pushing inward twice, An Luo shook his shoulder and turned a small half circle to the right. Mitchell moved with An Luo, not letting him pass himself. But then, An Luo immediately turned around on the left, staggering the boss's space. After turning around, An Luo kicked his legs backwards and shot a jumper.
　　 5:5, the two once again drew a tie.
　　 At this time, everyone also discovered that the two young shooting guards seemed to have competed with each other. This made the audience excited. This kind of one-on-one work is not common now. Therefore, in the next game, the atmosphere in the arena became wild. Once Mitchell took the ball and stood in front of Mitchell, there was a burst of cheers in the arena; once Anlow took the ball and stood in front of Mitchell, there was a burst of booing.