Chapter 143(1/2)
Author: Can play the harmonica
The third quarter of the game is over.
The Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a 6-point lead at 76:70.
In the third quarter of the game, Deron stayed on the bench and was not replaced by coach Sloan.
McLean said, "It seems that everything is right as you said. I'm afraid Coach Sloan really doesn't plan to replace Deron in this game."
"Then I guess the Jazz will be in trouble in this game," Robertson said. "Without Deron, it may be difficult to beat the Lakers. But there is no way. A regular season victory is actually not that important.
For Deron, the coach's dignity is obviously more important."
"I think the fans at the scene and in front of the TV probably didn't want to see this game lose suspense early. After all, the first half of the game was still very exciting. Let's see if Deron still has hope to play in the fourth quarter.
"
As the whistle blew, the fourth quarter began.
But everyone discovered that Deron was still put on the bench by coach Sloan and was not allowed to play.
Everyone noticed that the player who took Deron's place was a somewhat unfamiliar player.
He is also a defender, very short, less than 1.9 meters tall.
The player who was replaced was named Dee Brown.
Is a backup guard for the Utah Jazz.
Like Lu Yusheng, he is a rookie this year and was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 46th overall pick.
But at the beginning of this season, he had almost no chance to play. After all, there were two point guards in the team, Deron and Fisher, and it was really hard for him to take his turn. Moreover, his height was indeed a bit too short. Sloan
The old man also emphasized defense, so he basically didn't play.
I also caught up today. Deron had a conflict with coach Sloan and was hidden by the coach. Only then did he have the opportunity to play in a game.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter for the Lakers, Jackson did not send Lu Yusheng, but still Smush Parker.
This made Lu Yusheng a little puzzled. After all, at this time of the game, it was Lu Yusheng's turn to play.
He looked at the Zen Master, but the Zen Master didn't explain anything to him.
Lu Yusheng didn't intend to ask him, as he still cared a little about the old guy.
"We were all a little surprised when Sloan and Jackson used the No. 1 position in the fourth quarter," McLean said. "The Jazz didn't use Deron, and the Lakers didn't send Deron either."
"It's not difficult to understand. I said to the Jazz that Sloan will definitely not let Deron play again in this game. As for the Lakers, Smushparker is the starting point guard after all. Let him play.
Any questions?"
McLean smiled and said, "You don't know this. Maybe you haven't watched many Lakers games this season. In fact, Smushparker is now completely a pseudo-starting point guard. In the past few games of the Lakers,
At the critical moment of the game, it was Lu Yusheng who came to play, and now Smushparker’s playing time is almost very little.”
"Then I guess maybe the Zen Master feels that this game is stable, so there is no need to make too many adjustments, or maybe he feels that the real decisive period of this game has not come yet," Robertson said.
"Then do you think, when both Lu and Delong are not present, which side has a greater chance of winning?"
"Needless to say, it must be the Lakers," Robertson said. "The Lakers have Kobe, but the Jazz have lost their leading star."
"But Kobe didn't have a high desire to attack tonight."
Robertson smiled, "That's the crux of the problem. He didn't attack much tonight, mainly because the score has always been in the lead, so even if the Jazz can make some waves, with Kobe here, what's the point?"
Are you so scared?"
The game continues.
Jazz possession.
Their new guard Dee Brown dribbled the ball through half court.
Lu Yusheng knew him and met him during the summer league, but they didn't play against each other directly, so Lu Yusheng didn't know his strength.
However, he didn't play for even a second in the first three quarters. Lu Yusheng estimated that his level was not too strong.
After halftime, Smushpark started to defend.
Dee Brown did not hesitate and directly called the pick-and-roll.
Boozer inside came out to screen for Dee Brown.
Smushparker chose to go behind Boozer.
Facing the gap, Dee Brown took off and shot directly!
This is a three-pointer, even one step away from the three-point line.
The ball bounced on the basket and went in!
This makes Lu Yusheng a little envious. Why are their shots so confident and accurate?
This guy didn't play for even a second tonight. Normally, his body is not warm, and his condition should not be very good.
But I didn't expect that this kind of super long three-pointer could be achieved directly with open hands. It is simply incredible.
Why is it so difficult to get to him?
When the Lakers attacked, Smushpark dribbled the ball across half court and handed it directly to Luke Walton to start a triangle offense.
But the Lakers' triangle offense actually didn't have much success tonight, because Kirilenko's restriction on Walton was like a shadow, and Luke Walton had a hard time even passing the ball.
This time, Kirilenko defended Walton even more fiercely and even tried to take the ball from behind. If Walton hadn't been alert, he would have almost been intercepted.
Luke Walton was holding the ball on tenterhooks and had no way to organize.
The Zen Master off the court shook his head when he saw this scene. He really used Wharton's tactical axis well enough. The opponent's No. 3 position had a little wingspan and strength, and he could almost restrain him to death.
Continuing like this is not an option.
Thinking of this, he turned back and looked at Lu Yusheng thoughtfully.
Lu Yusheng noticed this gaze from the corner of his eye. He turned around and saw the Zen master staring at him.
"There is no suspense in this game. I think, let Parker play a little longer. You were very tired from the last game. Take a rest," said the Zen Master.
Lu Yusheng nodded lightly.
On the field, the Lakers' attack did not succeed. Odom ran out of position, but when Luke Walton wanted to pass the ball for the first time, Kirilenko's long arm blocked his passing route.
, so that he had no fear and did not pass the ball. In the end, he could only resist Kirilenko's defense and reluctantly take the shot.
The iron is struck.
Jazz attack!
Dee Brown dribbled the ball across half court and continued to call the pick-and-roll.
It was still Boozer who came up to pick and roll him.
After the last three-pointer, this time, Smushparker obviously did not dare to defend from behind Boozer. This time, he and Odom chose to double-team Dee Brown almost in unison.
After all, Dee Brown is short in stature, and it will be difficult for him to hit the ball against the long-handed defense of Odom and Parker.
But what everyone didn't expect was that Dee Brown passed the ball directly from Odom's crotch.
Boozer received the ball, and Luke Walton immediately went up to cover it!
But for this ball, Boozer did not choose to pass the ball, but shot directly!
With his crooked machine gun style shooting, let alone Luke Walton, it was difficult for Yao Ming's shot blocking to interfere with him.
Directly cast a hollow!
76:75!
In two rounds, the Utah Jazz instantly chased five points!
There is only one point difference left.
On the court, the Jazz's momentum seemed to be coming back.
"The ball passed by Dee Brown just now was so beautiful!" McLean said, "Boozer's mid-range shot was as stable as ever. These two goals helped the Jazz catch up with the score!"
Robertson said, "This is why Coach Sloan doesn't use Deron even if he wants to use Dee Brown. See, the Jazz's pick-and-roll tactics are played, and everyone can participate in the offense and defense, instead of being like Deron."
When Long was there, everyone was like a pile of wood and could only run back and forth with him."
"I really didn't expect that the Jazz's little guard Dee Brown could play so well and he has this level, so why did Coach Sloan hardly use him this season?" McLean asked.
"Come on, when you have two point guards in Deron Williams and Fisher, is it necessary to add a third point guard? There is no time for him," Robertson said, "
I know this is cruel, but it is also very true. In fact, the NBA has never lacked talented players, but there is no way. There are only so many teams, and each team only needs so many people."
"Yes, this is indeed cruel. I just hope that Dee Brown can take advantage of this opportunity to be proud and show his worth in one fell swoop." McLean said.
On the court, Dee Brown really showed confidence.
After all, under the leadership of Deron and Fisher, the team was always lagging behind, but after one of his substitutes came on the bench, he scored two goals in a row, bringing the score back instantly!
Tonight, he has to prove himself to the coach!
He, Dee Brown, is as good as anyone else!
To be continued...