Liaoning Stadium.
This preseason game attracted quite a few fans before it officially started, including many teams that came from other places. They come both to watch the Timberwolves perform and to support their own team.
The Liaoning team's outstanding performance last season made fans look forward to it even more. Although winning the championship is not an easy task, more and more Liaoning team fans hope to create history.
Today, they have the best lineup in team history, with a series of outstanding local players such as Guo Ailun, Zhao Jiwei, Han Dejun and He Tianju, plus foreign players like Hudson and Bass. The team is extremely united and has high morale. It can be said that this Best form in several seasons.
Beep.
After the timer sounded, the starting lineups of both sides appeared amidst the cheers of the fans in the audience.
The Timberwolves are the same as before. For the Liaoning team, Guo Ailun plays the second position, Zhao Jiwei plays the one position, Han Dejun plays the fifth position, the fourth position is given to foreign aid Bass, and the third position is taken by He Tianju.
Snapped.
The referee threw the ball high.
The Timberwolves got the ball first.
Dwight Howard slapped the ball away, and the basketball fell into the hands of teammate Derrick Rose.
The game officially begins.
Rose advanced with the ball, and after halftime Zhao Jiwei came up to guard.
Rose observed at the top of the arc and did not take active offensive measures. Instead, he gave the ball to Zach LaVine on the side.
After receiving the basketball, LaVine saw Guo Ailun come up and take the initiative to defend, and he became interested for a moment. Under the watchful eyes of the fans in the audience, he suddenly pulled away and shot a three-pointer.
Uh-huh.
The three-pointer thrown by LaVine fell steadily into the basket.
There was cheering outside the stadium.
Although fans of the Liaoning team like Guo Ailun very much, they also know that there is still a gap between him and players like LaVine. So I applauded when it was time to applaud, and I didn't take it too seriously.
However, Guo Ailun, who was hit by a ball, didn't think so. Now he is in his prime and has earned the reputation of "Asia's No. 1 point guard" with his performance in the CBA and international arenas. Although he occasionally plays in international arenas He also pulls his hips, but after all, that is the problem of the entire team, and it cannot be entirely blamed on him.
What's more, he is one of the few defenders in the Chinese men's basketball team who can successfully carry the ball across the half court. At some point, he can even dodge the opponent with his superb ball-handling skills.
"Jiwei, give me the ball."
"I'll hit one."
When the Liaoning team served, Zhao Feiyang shouted at Zhao Jiwei. Zhao Jiwei understood the situation and immediately passed it to Guo Ailun after getting the ball. He originally planned to ask Guo Ailun if he wanted a pick-and-roll cover, but Guo Ailun got the ball and sprinted towards the half court.
LaVine also noticed Guo Ailun's actions, and he directly blocked Guo Ailun's way in the half court. The two met each other, Guo Ailun calmly controlled his rhythm, and then suddenly changed directions continuously in the next second. Taking advantage of Raven's inattention, Guo Ailun instantly threw him away with a fake move.
The whole place was in an uproar.
Guo Ailun's extraordinary performance attracted countless people to exclaim and praise. Even Zhao Feiyang stood up from the team bench. If the situation was not wrong, he would even applaud Guo Ailun.
Guo Ailun passed LaVine and drove all the way to the basket, but unfortunately he encountered Howard's defense near the free throw line. When he turned around and threw the basketball, Howard jumped high and slapped his ball away.
Snapped.
The basketball flew out of bounds.
There were many boos from fans at the scene.
Even Zhao Feiyang, who was watching the game from the team bench, couldn't help but shake his head.
"What a pity! It was just a little bit close!"
"Maybe Allen doesn't often encounter defensive players like Howard... If he were playing in the NBA, he would definitely take the shot early to avoid the opponent during this layup..."
Although he was blocked, Guo Ailun was not discouraged. He smiled at Zhao Jiwei who came up to give him a high-five, and then continued to participate in the game.
The ball is still in the hands of the Liaoning team.
The referee gave the ball to Han Dejun who was standing on the sideline. Han Dejun immediately threw the ball after he got the ball. After Zhao Jiwei received the basketball, he did not choose to play it himself, but gave it to Guo Ailun again.
This time Guo Ailun didn't hesitate. He raised the basketball decisively and ended the battle with a three-pointer before LaVine could pounce.
Uh-huh.
The basketball fell steadily into the basket.
This time even Howard could only watch but could not take action.
It didn't take long for the Timberwolves to counterattack.
After getting the ball, Rose held the ball, and after halftime, he rushed to the basket with the help of Wiggins' screen. When he was double-teamed, he chose to pass the ball out. Standing on the left side under the basket, Howard directly pushed away Han Dejun, jumped high, caught the basketball in mid-air and dunked.
boom.
The ball went in.
The audience burst into applause.
Although this ball is not as explosive as when he was young, he can still feel a shocking momentum.
Han Dejun, who was hit, covered his chest and smiled helplessly. Although his physical fitness was pretty good, there was still a gap compared with a star of Howard's level.
"Holy shit!"
"Why is this guy bumping into me? I'm not ready to fight him forcefully..."
Han Dejun complained.
The ball was given again.
This time Zhao Jiwei charged with the ball. After halftime, he encountered interference from Rose, and Wiggins also double-teamed him. Under such circumstances, Zhao Jiwei decisively passed the ball to Guo Ailun who followed up. Guo Ailun did not hesitate at all and rushed into the two zones while running.
Howard stood in front of him again, but this time Guo Ailun was smart. He did not choose to force it, but threw a high throw towards the basket.
Howard jumped high and planned to send a big shot like before, but he still missed it.
Uh-huh.
Guo Ailun's throw fell steadily into the basket.
The performance of scoring consecutive goals won the applause and cheers of the fans.
"Yes! My nephew's performance is really good. How many other domestic players can score in this situation? How about the skills? First of all, many people can't pass that level mentally... "
"What a pity! If my eldest nephew was more talented, he might actually be able to play in the NBA. It's a pity to stay in the CBA! Once you play in this comfortable league for a long time, your energy will be completely worn away... ..."
"The domestic leagues are really good! Players can take care of themselves, but if you are in your prime of playing, it is certainly better to go to a place like the NBA... Only with competition can you make progress. Who can make money just lying around?" Do you want to improve? So it’s no wonder that our players are very successful in the domestic league, but when they play against European and American teams in the international league..."
