“Competitors starting from scratch:
Goal 1: The hosts need to limit Gilbert Arenas' shooting percentage below his season average.
Reward: 1000 achievement points.
Goal 2: The host must make more field goals than Gilbert Arenas in this game.
Reward: Mid-range shooting related skills. "
"The dark horse is ready:
Goal: The host needs to help the team defeat the University of Arizona Wildcats and win half of the division civil war.
Reward: Basic attribute points*3. "
Li Ao took one look at the second task and ignored it.
He will definitely try his best to help the team win tonight.
The difficulty is all on the first mission.
The difficulty in limiting Arenas' shooting percentage is that Arenas has just exploded, and Arenas' average shooting percentage in the division is not high, 41.6% in 7 games.
It is no exaggeration to describe it as a wave of investment.
However, Arenas's low average shooting percentage has become a difficulty in this task. Arenas has made 5 of 7 shots and scored 11 points in 7 minutes.
To get it lower than 41.6%... As for the second goal, he glanced at it, and just like the second task, he didn't think about it anymore.
I didn’t think too much about it. Although the task was important, winning was more important!
After the timeout, Li Ao played with Granville, Shelby Jordan, White Mamba, and Charles.
The Wildcats made personnel adjustments. Luke Walton replaced Richard Jefferson, who did not defend the White Mamba well tonight. Gardner, Arenas, Michael Wright, and Woods continued to play.
The Trojans went on offense and the White Mamba handed the ball to Granville at the halfway line.
Li Ao saw that it was Arenas who was guarding him. He glanced at Granville and quietly pointed at his destination. After receiving a response, he started running.
After White Mamba served, he came to the left side of the three-second zone, and Charles pulled him out to pick and roll him.
The Wildcats' defensive attention was focused on Granville's breakthrough and White Mamba's flanking staking. Li Ao, who ran to the right baseline, did not pull to the high post area. When he saw Woods following Charles out to defend the pick-and-roll, he suddenly He turned around and ran towards the basket.
Arenas retreated continuously. Li Ao reached the right side of the three-second zone and received Granville's direct pass from the top arc. He stepped forward, jumped up, and hit a layup!
Luke Walton, who immediately moved in when he discovered Li Ao's reverse run, was a beat too late and failed to make up the defense successfully.
Luke Walton glanced at Arenas, silently picked up the ball and served.
He didn't dare to ask or tell.
As long as Arenas provides a counterattack for this ball when Li Ao is running back, or if Li Ao reaches close range and interferes with the pass, he will be able to make up for it!
Just like Li Ao's impression, Arenas hates confrontation on the defensive end, especially opponents who are larger than him, and has no defensive enthusiasm.
He tried to use this to rush inside, and it worked! However, the first shooting touch of the 'perfect warm-up' was also consumed in this offense.
The reason why he didn't choose to upgrade 'Perfect Warm-up' was because the probability of using it was not as high as initially expected.
During the transition between offense and defense, after Arenas arrived in the frontcourt, Li Ao immediately followed up, trying to interfere with the opponent's ball.
After Gardner arrived in the frontcourt, Arenas quickly started running back, got rid of Li Ao's defense, and received the ball from Gardner.
This explosion accelerated too fast!
However, Li Ao was not discouraged and immediately posted again.
Arenas cross-stepped and changed direction to break through, but Li Ao couldn't stop him. He turned around and defended to cover Arenas's shooting space. Arenas accelerated suddenly and braked midway. Li Ao anticipated the opponent's move, struggled to stop his feet, and pounced. Go back and reach out to interfere.
But Arenas' emergency stop was too horizontal. With a speed of 93 and an explosive acceleration of 95, he stopped as soon as he said he wanted to stop. Moreover, he seemed to be unaffected by inertia. After the emergency stop, he pulled up directly and jumped so high!
When Li Ao stretched his hand to Arenas's shooting point, the ball had already flown over his head...
The ball was lightly on the inside of the basket and fell into the frame.
Hit again!
Arenas scored 9 points in a row!
Li Ao's head was spinning rapidly. This was too horizontal. This accuracy was simply unreasonable. This breakthrough and emergency stop could not be prevented by normal defense. He had to change his thinking...
When he came to the frontcourt, he put aside how to defend himself and devoted himself to attacking.
He continued to move around the baseline as he did in the previous round.
Charles once again pulled out to cooperate with White Mamba in an off-ball pick-and-roll. The Wildcats' defense adjusted, Michael Wright chased after him, and Woods stayed at the basket.
Shelby Jordan saw this and ran diagonally to the left of the free throw line from a short distance.
Block Li Ao with defender (×)
Block the completely unguarded 'Little Ranbir' (√)
Woods made a choice to move his feet.
The three teammates in the frontcourt restrained the opponent's frontcourt defense, and Li Ao ran back to the basket again.
After Luke Walton was blocked by Charles, he ignored him. He returned to the three-second zone and moved ahead to block Li Ao from catching the ball and beating Arenas.
With top support talent, he has no problem analyzing the opponent's offense. When he sees the opponent's movements, he knows that the opponent is creating an opportunity for Li Ao to attack Arenas alone inside.
But the ball didn't come in as Luke Walton expected!
He quickly turned around and looked, and sure enough, Granville passed Gardner and rushed in!
He turned around to make up for it, Granville scored the ball, and Li Ao pushed past Arenas to catch the ball and hit a layup!
21-20, the Trojans once again took the lead.
Kevin Henderson on the sidelines praised: "Leo's offensive sense is really keen."
It's rare that Henry Bibby doesn't use force, because this is the best part of Li Ao's talent.
This was evident in the opening game. Even though his ability was not good and he had no running skills, Li Ao could still find good opportunities by relying on his instincts.
On the court, Woods yelled at Arenas: "You block him! The girls in the nightclub will put up a symbolic resistance!"
Luke Walton didn't dare to say anything, but Woods didn't.
Who isn’t a genius anymore?
After Granville broke into the free throw line, he immediately went to the basket, and his work was in vain.
He had a good relationship with the expelled Ruben Douglas, and he immediately seized the opportunity to criticize Arenas.
Arenas immediately retorted: "Shut up! I don't need you to teach me how to play!"
Li Ao, who was running back, heard shouting at each other and wondered if this was an internal fight?
But seeing Arenas running over quickly with a murderous look on his face...probably not.
This is probably the standard atmosphere of the team where the man with the gun is playing.
Arenas was obviously more active. As soon as Gardner advanced to the frontcourt at a pressing pace, Arenas opened his hand to ask for the ball.
He wants to use points to shut up Woods!
This is how he responded to his teammates' questions!
Li Ao pressed forward to interfere, and Arenas used his excellent explosive power to receive the ball again.
Just when Arenas was about to use Li Ao to press the defense and easily pass the opponent, the sense of oppression disappeared!
Li Ao took a step back and stepped on the three-point line to defend!
Arenas crossed and changed direction. Li Ao did not move in a hurry, but just took small steps in the direction of Arenas' change of direction.
Without any early movement, Li Ao was completely unable to prevent Arenas from breaking through. Arenas passed Li Ao and entered the three-point line more easily than in the previous round.
Li Ao quickly turned around to pursue the defense. Without predicting the move, he was not affected by the inertia after being shaken away. He turned around and caught up faster than the previous round, trying hard to cover Arenas' emergency stop jumper space.
After Arenas reached the free throw line on the right side of the three-second zone, he stopped suddenly, retreated, escaped from the area covered by Li Ao, and also avoided Shelby Jordan's defense!
Without spending too much effort on breaking through this link, Arenas' emergency stop and retreat movements were even faster!
One step outside the free throw line, Arenas took a long two-point shot...
"哐..."
The ball went wide!
White Mamba protects the defensive rebound.
He was surprised to see Li Ao being beaten easily by Arenas, and he felt frustrated.
Unexpectedly, the other party suddenly became iron-clad!
Li Ao ran forward excitedly. He admitted that there was an element of gambling.
He knew he didn't have the ability to lock down Arenas, and Arenas was in such good shape that he made all kinds of difficult shots.
In this case, he no longer aims to prevent Arenas, but to find ways to make Arenas uncomfortable.
His first attempt was to disrupt Arenas' current shooting rhythm.
Tre Paganier's defense in front, his defense in the last round, and the intensity were already at their limit.
Since this can't be prevented, then increase shooting interference, but reduce the intensity, and let Arenas shoot at a different rhythm than when he scored 9 points in a row.
It seems to be working!
Take advantage of the victory! Li Ao ran to the frontcourt, and after Granville advanced beyond the three-point line, he actively started running.
The Wildcats passively adjusted their defense and encountered a situation beyond their pre-preparation.
In the past 5 games, Li Ao averaged 22.6 minutes per game, which is a good amount of playing time for the main force. The Wildcats have regarded him as someone who needs attention when preparing for the game. His extraordinary talents in support and defense, the Wildcats also I saw it and made targeted defensive preparations.
But Li Ao's style of play tonight is very different from the past few games.
After all, they are just a substitute, a newcomer with defense + pure running shooting + support. Naturally, their preparations will not be as thorough as those against Granville, White Mamba and others. The time is limited and they have never really played against each other.
For example, when Li Ao had an opportunity to attack inside, they didn't notice when Turner Hill kept attacking.
Seeing Li Ao continuing to work on the baseline, the Wildcats' frontcourt players subconsciously pressed inside.
Li Ao, who caught Arenas from the baseline and circled half a circle, noticed the change in the opponent's defense. Without waiting for Mamba to move, he pushed Arenas inside in advance. Michael Wright and Woods were frightened and hurried shrink.
Granville passed the ball in advance tacitly, and delivered the ball to Li Ao before he was surrounded by three people.
Li Ao received the ball without stopping and took advantage of his wingspan to lob the ball over Michael Wright's head to Shelby Jordan.
Shelby Jordan knew very well that when he entered a group of people inside, he would be like a meat bun beating a dog. He waited for a second and saw the White Mamba running around the pile at a 45-degree angle to the left, grabbing the opportunity before Michael Wright could pounce. Passed the ball before rushing up.
White Mamba didn't feel good receiving the ball, so he made adjustments and gave Luke Walton a chance to bypass the pick-and-roll and catch up.
Seeing Mamba's adjustment, Luke Walton pounced on him.
Luke Walton knows the White Mamba very well. This top pitcher is good at everything, but he also has an obvious flaw - he is soft.
To guard against the White Mamba, pounce as hard as you can when you have the chance. The more aggressive the action looks, the better. This guy will definitely dodge the pounce before shooting.
Just like Li Ao thought, if you can't guard it, you have to make the opponent's shot more difficult.
To Luke Walton's expectation, the White Mamba jumped up to meet his defense and threw the ball!
His defense just looks fierce, but if the opponent really wants to shoot, he can't even touch the opponent's arm.
White Mamba's anti-aircraft gun three-pointer slid through a high arc and fell into the frame!
A three-pointer made the score 24-20. The Trojans regained a 4-point lead and stopped the Wildcats!
The scene was buzzing!
Arenas had just beaten them 7-0 by himself, and they felt like the world was about to collapse.
Unexpectedly, he immediately responded with a wave of 7 to 2, which in turn stopped the opponent!
In just a few minutes, they felt like they were on a roller coaster. Fortunately, it had ups and downs and finally started again!
The fans cheered wildly, and many people shouted "Leo", and more and more people shouted.
Everyone can see that the team's renewed momentum relies on Li Ao.
Li Ao's defensive talent is also recognized by Trojans fans, and they have expectations when he plays.
But the fans didn't expect that Li Ao helped the team score 7 points from the offensive end after coming on the field!
What is a surprise?
This is the horse riding!
The big screen lens also showed Li Ao. Seeing Li Ao pointing to the number 0 on his chest, the fans burst into violent cheers again, and more people shouted his name.
Some alumni who had always criticized Li Ao before, but looking at Li Ao's face at this moment, he is really a little naughty dog who looks like a human...
On the court, Li Ao was not acting in front of the camera, but in front of Arenas. He was still saying something, but the scene was too noisy and Arenas didn't hear clearly.
However, from Li Ao's mouth shape and the movement of pointing to the jersey number, Arenas understood what the other party said.
"Are you worthy of wearing size 0?"
