"LeBron, next, I need you to cooperate with me on the wing."
Su Xi said to James.
"Cooperate with you? Why don't you cooperate with me?" James asked Su Xi angrily.
Su Xi slowed down and looked calmly into LeBron James's eyes: "Because I can lead the team to victory."
"It's ridiculous..." James shook his head.
But he wasn't done yet.
Su Xi interrupted him: "I can win without you, what about you? As the king, do you want to sit on the bench and watch how I win?"
"You know the law can do that."
Su Xi's words were very damaging to James.
"Whether you want to treat me as your little brother, or fight side by side with me. Now, our opponent is the walker. Don't embarrass yourself."
Su Xi patted James on the shoulder, which was what he said from the bottom of his heart.
He could have communicated with James in another way, but he didn't do that because he and James didn't have a deep hatred.
With that said, he walked towards Tinsley.
Tinsley was rushing over with a look of resentment. He had just been directly intercepted by Su Xi. He saw Larry Bird applauding from the sidelines. This was hard for him to accept, and he was eager to get back on track.
But he didn't understand Su Xi at all. He still tried to use his own rhythm to cut through Su Xi's defense in the positional battle, but Su Xi pressed forward step by step and locked him up. Reggie Miller ran out to receive the ball and passed it to O'Neal Jr. inside.
O'Neal Jr. caught the basketball and quickly turned his back. He drove to the basket and was about to dunk when Su Xi rushed over eagerly.
O'Neal Jr. and Su Xi were fighting in the air. He changed his dunk to a layup, and gently pulled the basketball out with his left hand... Bang!
Didn't make it.
Ilgauskas got the rebound and passed to James.
James dribbled the ball and accelerated toward the frontcourt. He stopped when faced with Ron Artest's blockage on the wing.
At this time, Su Xi and others also ran over.
Su Xi made a quick and timely reverse run and got a perfect opening. James didn't pass the ball, he made a breakthrough step and was about to take a step... Bang!
Artest had quick eyes and quick hands and broke the basketball directly.
But he didn't control the basketball. Su Xi quickly rushed over and controlled the basketball.
He took a step forward with the ball and passed it into the paint. Boozer took advantage of the situation and put the basketball into the basket.
"LeBron, if you don't abide by the rules and think you are superior, every offense will revolve around you and every ball will be controlled by you. Then I will also tear up the terms. Do you think I will call a timeout now? Would it hurt you more to have a big fight and then have a public falling out with you in the media, or would it hurt me more?”
"I'm not a king, I'm not the chosen one, I don't have the baggage of an idol."
On the way back to the half court, Su Xi put her hand on James' shoulder and whispered these words in his ear.
Then Susie walked to the top of the key to meet Tinsley.
James is a smart man, and what he saw before Ricky Davis left has already made him very uncomfortable. If Susie jumps out to attack again, he will suffer a huge crisis of trust, which will have a huge impact on him in all aspects.
When Su Xi said these words in his ear, he had no other choice.
Even if he is a king, he must operate within the framework of the law.
At this moment, he finally understood that he could not do whatever he wanted, even though he was blessed with many privileges in the team.
At this moment, he finally understood why Su Xi's nickname was Law.
It turns out that the law was designed to restrain the king from the beginning.
He also thought that the law was a weapon used by the king to conquer his enemies.
Su Xi blocked Tinsley at the top of the arc, and then drove Tinsley to James on the left.
James hesitated for a moment, but in the end he did not miss the opportunity created by Su Xi. He quickly closed up and blocked Tinsley's way.
Tinsley hurriedly passed the ball in a panic, but was blocked by Su Xi's long arm. James stole the basketball and threw it to the front court. Su Xi ran out and grabbed the basketball. He drove into the basket, attracted a double attack and passed to one With James on his side, James soared into the sky...boom!
One-handed chop.
After this dunk, the Gund Arena was in a state of excitement.
Paul Silas clenched his fists and waved in excitement. He shouted: "Yes, boys, that's it! When you charge forward, you will be invincible in the entire league!"
He was happy to see how close Suzy and James became after talking to him.
As young people, it is normal to have minor differences, and they can be reconciled immediately.
The impact of Su Xi and James from the defensive end to the offensive end really surprised the Pacers.
Rick Carlisle and Larry Bird looked at each other almost simultaneously, seeing the dazzling brilliance of a violent collision of talents.
There was great uncertainty in Carlisle's eyes: Will the Cavaliers really trade Jack?
Larry Bird was certain.
Because Su Xi's agent came to the door and made it clear that he no longer wanted to stay with the Cavaliers, and he asked Bird to find a way. Moreover, he also said that before the transaction, he would modify the contents of the rookie contract.
O'Connor said arrogantly: We cannot accept the squeeze of rookie contracts, so we must have the power to jump out of the contract and maintain player options in the third year.
Larry Bird was shocked at the time. Is there such a thing? Although the current contracts in the league are not as rigid as required, even the rookie standard contract has room for modification. But...this is too overbearing.
The game continues on the court.
What has to be admitted is that Su Xi and James join forces. Their strong athletic talents and Su Xi's strong defensive ability really bring great risks to the Pacers' defense.
But at this time, Reggie Miller stood up again.
The veteran first hit a 3-pointer, then assisted O'Neal for a dunk, and also caused Ilgauskas' sixth foul.
The Cavaliers had to replace Tony Barty at center.
The game quickly came to the last 58 seconds.
The Pacers still led by 2 points and held the ball.
The Cavaliers' main center took a break, and Carlos Boozer's touch was no longer as hot as before. The Cavaliers can be said to be in crisis.
Judging from the content of this game, the Cavaliers have earned respect. It's an unexpected surprise that they can compete with the Pacers to this extent.
But Suzy is going to win!
His willpower is strong.
So far in this game, he has scored 13 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block.
LeBron James's statistics are 21 points, 5 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.
The score of the two teams was 86:88.
Under the Pacers' high pressure, the data sheets handed over by Su Xi and James were dazzling enough.
"There's no need for overtime, we can handle them in regular time."
Soucy told Paul Silas for sure during the timeout.
He is full of confidence and energy.
This is something James doesn't have.
Paul Silas designed an offensive tactic for LeBron James and Su Xi. He is a very old-school head coach. At critical moments, handing the basketball to the team's No. 1 player and No. 2 player is a very traditional behavior.
Su Xi gladly accepted it, even though he didn't have many offensive options.
LeBron James reminded Paul Silas: Be sure to have shooters around you and be ready to respond at any time.
James is very thoughtful.
The whistle blows and the game continues.
Suhi tagged Kenny Anderson, who used a Foster screen to pass the basketball to Reggie Miller.
But the moment Reggie Miller caught the basketball, Su Xi flew in front of him. The moment he was covered by O'Neal, he changed direction. He originally wanted to steal directly, but was a beat too late.
He locked up Reggie Miller, and he pressed Miller with all his strength.
Miller pushed Su Xi with his shoulder and gave Su Xi a hidden elbow.
But just when he raised his hand to shoot, Su Xi's right hand slashed sharply with the knife... Bang!
Su Xi's knife struck Miller on the back of his hand and knocked the basketball down.
Miller made an exaggerated shooting gesture to draw a foul.
But the referee doesn't blow his whistle at such times... This is 2003.
Su Xi stole the basketball and ran to the frontcourt. He originally wanted to pass the ball to James. But the king ran too fast, attracting the defense for him. Su Xi simply stopped at the top of the arc and shot directly... Whoops!
The basketball goes through the hoop.
89:88.
With 37 seconds left on the clock, the Cavaliers took the lead by 1 point.
Su Xi's score also reached 16 points.
Rick Carlisle quickly wanted to apply for a timeout, but Larry Bird reached out and held him down: "Let them fight on their own."
Bird is sure what's most important right now.
Carlisle also quickly understood.
He shouted a tactic from the sidelines, signaling Kenny Anderson to suppress the rhythm and improve the success rate.
However, Su Xi pressed forward.
This forced Anderson to hand the basketball to Artest in advance.
Artest stayed at the three-point arc to press the rhythm.
He is the outside core of the Pacers.
When there were 9 seconds left in the attack time, he started quickly and drove to the basket through Foster's screen.
At this time, Su Xi immediately attacked from a flank, and he and James wanted to lock Artest to death.
But James understood it wrong, and he quickly changed defense to Anderson's side.
From a tactical choice point of view, he was right in doing so.
But it lacks some decisiveness and ruthlessness.
At critical moments, you should make big bets. For the Cavaliers, as long as they lock down Artest's attack, they will win. Because of being ahead.
Moreover, the next possession of the ball belongs to you.
Artest faced Su Xi, turned around, and quickly retreated... He originally wanted to pass to O'Neal, but Su Xi's pressure was too strong.
He was afraid of making a mistake, so he turned around and shot a step-back jumper.
He got rid of great space.
Able to shoot.
Su Xi rushed forward, but she still missed a little bit... Whoops!
The basketball fell into the net.
90:89.
The Pacers went ahead by 1 point.
Beep!
The Cavaliers quickly requested the last timeout of the game.
The players return to the bench.
"You shouldn't have taken such a risk and changed defense just now. If I were defending him, he wouldn't have a chance to make a move." James publicly criticized Su Xi on the bench.
Su Xi was too lazy to argue with him.
Tony Barty said in a low voice: "You just lost your defensive position. If Jack doesn't step up, Ron will get to the basket and connect with Jermaine."
Tony Barty is an upright person and he says whatever he sees because he was deeply involved in that pick-and-roll just now. He admitted that his pick-and-roll ability was average, and he also found that James was even more average.
James gouged him out.
At this time, Paul Silas deployed tactics, this was the last attack.
He looked at James and said, "LeBron, are you coming to execute the final attack?"
James did not reply directly. He didn't feel comfortable facing Artest's one-on-one defense tonight, and he didn't have many offensive methods.
At this time, Su Xi said directly: "Coach, give the ball to me. I lost the last ball, and I should be allowed to shoulder this responsibility."
Su Xi's eyes were firm.
Paul Silas looked at James again, asking for his opinion. After all, he is the king.
The king made no comment.
Failure to express a position means acquiescence.
Paul Silas laid out the tactics for the final attack. Give the ball to Susie!
Beep!
The whistle sounded.
The game continues.
Carlos Boozer sent the basketball to Suhi out of bounds with 15 seconds left in the game.
Su Xi dribbled the ball to the top of the key without any hurry or delay.
At this time, Ron Artest pressed forward.
"I already knew that your team's last attack was yours to execute." Artest said loudly. He also shouted to Reggie Miller next to him: "I won. Remember to put the $1,000 into my account."
"Cleveland, I can tell who's boss at a glance."
Artest's words were so loud that the audience in the first five rows could clearly hear them.
Can James not hear clearly?
Furious!
Ron Artest went too far.
Especially when he saw the defender around him changing from Artest to Kenny Anderson, he felt like he could do it again.
He gestured for the ball.
Su Xi ignored it.
This is the judgment of the law.
Suzy has a reason to win!
(End of chapter)
