Vol 3 Chapter 541: The result is still good


?  The game seems to be going down here for a while, everything is exactly the same as after An Luo made the three-pointer. It's just that the roles of the Raptors and Thunder have changed. The Thunder now have the initiative, no matter whether the goal is scored or not, they will not directly lose the game. But the Raptors are different. If this goal is not scored, their situation will be very difficult.
"boom!"
   A harsh sound reached the ears of the Raptors player. They could not believe that Leonard would miss the ball at the last minute! You know, this guy is a ruthless character who directly kills his opponent at the last moment of the tiebreaker.
   But there is no way, God will not always look after someone! Even if Grant came over, Leonard's timing of his shots was very accurate and his posture was also very standard, but he seemed to use a bit more energy when he shot, and the basketball hit the edge of the basket directly. At this time, Adams thrived in the penalty area, and no one could threaten him to grab rebounds.
   Adams leaped high and put the ball in his pocket over the other people's heads. However, he does not dare to hold the ball for a long time. At this time, the opponent will definitely grab it desperately. As long as it is not particularly obvious, the referee will not sound the whistle. Adams landed on both feet and took off again, holding the basketball in both hands, and threw it to An Luo outside the three-point line.
   At this time, there are still 10 seconds before the end of the game. The ball is in control of the Thunder, and the Raptors can only choose foul tactics. Although it is the last fight, there is finally a glimmer of hope. Without being told by Nas, Danny Green hugged An Luo. As a veteran who has been in the league for many years, he knows what to do in this case.
   The referee's whistle sounded immediately, and Danny Green fouled. As the Raptors had already committed a few fouls, An Luo was sent to the free throw line.
   Many players like to make fouls and then go to the free throw line to score. This way of scoring is more stable and can also cause greater damage to the opponent. But An Luo is not a player in this category. For one thing, he doesn't like it very much, nor does he make fouls. Furthermore, his free throw percentage has never been particularly good.
   I am afraid that the Raptors fouled An Luo, and it is not without a target. After all, for a star, all his advantages and disadvantages are no secret. In the playoffs, these shortcomings that usually do not seem to be too fatal, will be infinitely amplified under the opponent's targeting, and the impact is immeasurable. In this series, this is not the first time the Raptors have used free throws against An Luo. Of course, it can't be said to be a complete restriction, but it does produce better results in many cases. So far, Anluo's free throw percentage is only 75%. If this is the data of an inside player, it's not bad. But for a second position like An Luo, it's too bad. He has been deliberately fouled by opponents on more than one three-pointer, and after standing on the free throw line, he often made two of three shots, or even one of three.
   This situation, the Raptors know, and the Thunder understand. Everyone was sweating for An Luo. Now that the Thunder are leading by 1 point, if Anluo makes two free throws, they can concentrate on defending the opponent's three-pointers and the odds of winning are infinitely close to 100%. If two free throws are made, the Raptors have a lot of choice. They can shoot three-pointers and directly kill the game, or they can make a two-pointer more safely, tie the score, and then play overtime. If both free throws are missed, there is a great possibility of being killed by the opponent.
   All the pressure has gathered on An Luo.
   "Man, take it easy." Westbrook rubbed An Luo's shoulder, and he cheerfully said to An Luo, "It's easier to shoot from there than to shoot from beyond the three-point line."
   "Ann, you are a hero!" Adams rubbed An Luo's head and walked to his place.
   Everyone knows that An Luo is under great pressure now. After all, he is just a third-year player still on his rookie contract. Such a scene, many players in the league will never meet in their lifetime.
   An Luo stood on the free throw line and reached out to take the basketball thrown by the referee. At that moment, the whole arena suddenly became quiet. Everyone is afraid that their movements will be too big and affect An Luo's shooting.
   "Slap, slap, slap!"
   With his toes against the free throw line, An Luo took a deep breath after slapped the ball three times on the spot. He then raised the ball above his head. Then, An Luo's gaze crossed the basketball, landed on the basket, and then used his right hand to pull the ball out.
   "Huh!"
   The goal is scored! An Luo's entire movement was actually not smooth, and he paused twice in the middle, which looked a little awkward. But the goal is good.
   The audience immediately cheered. Adams and Grant reached out to An Luo for the first time and gave him a high five. Paul George and Westbrook, who were standing behind An Luo, also walked over and patted An Luo's ass.
   An Luo did not breathe a sigh of relief. He stood in front of the free throw line and made two empty-handed shots~EbookFREE.me~ He hoped that his arm would remember this feeling, and he would shoot the next ball.
   Soon, everyone fell silent again. An Luo took the basketball from the referee for the second time, still patted it three times, and then raised it to the front of his sight. At this time, the players on both sides are ready to go, ready to fight for possible rebounds. After two pauses, An Luo threw the ball again. Players from both sides squeezed together in an instant, vying for the most advantageous position.
   "Huh!"
   The second penalty also came in!
   At this time, An Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief. He waved his arm and quickly retreated to the other three-point line.
   There is no timeout, and the Raptors players can only play by themselves. They actually have no choice but to try to make a three-pointer. Even if they rush to the basket and score a goal, they still lose.
   Donovan shouted at his players from the sidelines, asking them to lock the opponent's three-pointer. In fact, everyone knows it without him. Basketball was finally given to Leonard, but this time, the Thunder did not give him a chance. Paul George stayed close to him all the time, just not letting the opponent shoot three-pointers.
   Leonard could only force his shot. The basketball hit the base of the hoop, which shocked everyone in the Thunder.
   The time of the game was over after Leonard took the shot. Therefore, they have no chance of a second attack. Players like Anlow and Westbrook ran on the court the moment the basketball bounced to the free throw line. Although the process is difficult, the final result is still beautiful.
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