Xu Nuo cautiously dribbled the ball facing James Harden in front of him. After continuously dribbling under the crotch and changing hands, he suddenly took a big step forward, and then his body moved nearly half of his body. Looking to speed up the breakthrough, James Harden moved hurriedly to follow up with Promise. However, the moment James Harden started to move, Xu Nuo suddenly took back his body that was about to escape and returned to its original position again.
"What on earth is this kid planning to do?" James Harden couldn't help but start muttering in his heart. []
At this time, James Harden suddenly discovered that Xu Nuo¡¯s dribbling movements had undergone some subtle changes, and the center of gravity of dribbling was no longer as low as before. In addition, Xu Nuo's gaze is not just in front of him, but also aimed at the basket behind James Harden's head from time to time.
Seeing this, James Harden understood.
"That's it!" James Harden nodded slightly and said in his heart, "This kid wants to step back and shoot!"
So, James Harden gave up blocking the promised breakthrough line and tried his best to defend the promised shot. When Xunuo saw James Harden getting closer and closer to him, he suddenly started to accelerate again and used a cross step to break through James Harden's defense in an instant.
"It's over!" Derrick Williams shouted in the stands.
But James Harden was taken aback and hurriedly turned around to pursue Xu Nuo, who had already flown away from him. However, Xu Nuo was much faster than James Harden. Xu Nuo used his speed advantage to get rid of James Harden and rushed with the ball towards Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka who was quickly defending.
"Xu Nuo showed no fear on his face when facing Serge Ibaka. Could it be that Xu Nuo was going to layup under the defense of Serge Ibaka, who has outstanding jumping ability?" On-site commentator Reggie Millerho Dai said in surprise.
"Stop it, Xu Nuo! Don't believe too much in your own strength, it will make you suffer!" Danny Granger shouted at Xu Nuo for a high-speed breakthrough.
However, Danny Granger failed to stop Xu Nuo from his high-speed breakthrough. Xu Nuo jumped high against Serge Ibaka's defense. Serge Ibaka snorted contemptuously, "You don't overestimate your capabilities!" Serge Ibaka said with a sneer, and then he also jumped up high, raising his arms high to block the promise of a layup. .
"Judging from the current situation, it seems that passing the ball is the best option. After all, there are two generals, David West and Roy Hibbert, under the basket!" Mark, another game commentator ¡¤Jackson said.
Reggie Miller beside him didn't say anything, but just concentrated on looking at the promise that was already flying in the air, for fear of missing some wonderful shots. Not far away, Indiana Pacers head coach Larry Brown clasped his hands with his face showing no change in expression. He was neither excited about the promise of daring to attack Serge Ibaka's defense, nor was he excited about his promise to attack Serge Ibaka's defense. Angry because he promised not to pass the ball to David West or Roy Hibbert who had better scoring opportunities. Coach Larry Brown just looked at the promise of breakthrough with the ball through the thick lenses of his glasses.
The moment Xunuo came into contact with Serge Ibaka¡¯s body, Xunuo actually completed a nearly 360-degree turn in the air with Serge Ibaka¡¯s body as the axis! After turning around, Xu Nuo had already passed Serge Ibaka, with only the basket in front of him. Although Xu Nuo's body had begun to fall at this time, Xu Nuo still steadily put the ball into the basket!
At that moment, the Conseco Arena was quiet for a few seconds, and then it exploded!
"It's so so exciting!" Derrick Williams sat in the audience seat beside the court and murmured in stunned silence. Beside him, Ellen Page was almost nervous to death. She put her hands on her chest and stared at the court intently, unable to say a word.
"This is really unbelievable!" Reggie Miller was almost shouting at the top of his voice, regardless of whether his voice was drowned by the sudden burst of cheers from around him, "The promise is actually three hundred in the air. Turning 60 degrees to avoid Serge Ibaka's defense! How good physical fitness and waist and abdominal strength this requires! This promised goal will definitely become the first of today's five best goals. No doubt!"
After scoring a layup, Xu Nuo came to the Indiana Pacers bench in an instant and high-fived every cheering teammate on the bench. Before the referee Derek Stamford could react, Xu Nuo had already returned to the court and was standing in the Indiana Pacers' half, ready to start defense. Although the promised layup could only help the team lead the opponent by two points, it greatly inspired the team.??Morale. James Harden's breakthrough layup was once again missed by Paul George's vigorous defense. Power forward David West immediately relaxed his arms and grabbed the defensive rebound with one hand. Amid the cheers of the fans in the stands, the Indiana Pacers once again launched a quick counterattack.
"I have to guard you this time!" James Harden and Russell Westbrook said bitterly at the same time, and at the same time started chasing the ball and rushing toward the frontcourt at high speed. "Xuo Nuo, watch what's behind you!" Danny Granger shouted loudly behind Xu Nuo.
Xu Nuo knew that there must be a player behind him chasing him, so he did not choose to score a layup by himself. Instead, after reaching the basket, he passed the ball from the chasing Russell Westbrook to the other side of the basket. Danny Granger. However, Danny Granger did not make a layup after receiving the ball. Instead, he immediately passed the ball from his back as soon as he received the ball. Danny Granger's behind-the-back pass just avoided Kevin Durant, who was retreating to defend. Paul George, who was right behind him, received the ball and dunked with both hands!
"This is another exquisite teamwork by the Indiana Pacers!" Reggie Miller sighed on the sidelines. "The two goals scored by the Indiana Pacers were quite exciting, and they are fully qualified to be selected for today's top five. Good shot!¡±
"But I believe the Oklahoma City Thunder will not be willing to show weakness." Mark Jackson next to him said immediately.
However, as soon as Mark Jackson said these words, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks stood up and requested a timeout. Seeing that the opponent was forced to request a timeout, the home team fans in the Conseco Arena became even more crazy. Amid roaring cheers and shouts, the Oklahoma City Thunder players returned to their team's bench with their heads lowered.
At the other end of the court, the Indiana Pacers' bench was filled with cheers. DeMar DeRozan jumped up and collided with Xu, and every player's face was filled with excitement.
"That shot just now was indeed quite beautiful!" Xunuo suddenly heard such words ringing in his ears. Xunuo turned his head and saw the head coach Larry Brown smiling and looking at him with approval. "Thank you for your compliment." Xunuo said with the same smile.
During this timeout, both sides changed their hands at the shooting guard position. James Harden, who had scored ten consecutive points before, was taken off the court to rest, and DeMar DeRozan also replaced Paul George. After the game restarted, both teams began to play with their full lineups.
"In this way, the Oklahoma City Thunder has no choice but to hand the ball to Kevin Durant." Xu Nuo put his hands on his hips and looked at the Oklahoma City Thunder players coldly, with thoughts in his mind. He kept thinking.
As promised, in the first offense after the game started, Russell Westbrook handed the ball to Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant slipped through the baseline and passed directly past Danny Granger. At this time, Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert moved quickly to help defend Kevin Durant. Facing Roy Hibbert, who was covering his face with his arms, Kevin Durant did not choose to avoid or pass the ball. He jumped up high and poured the ball over Roy Hibbert's head. Get into the basket! At the same time, referee Derek Stamford blew his whistle.
"Roy Hibbert defensive foul!" Derek Stamford made a decisive gesture to signal Roy Hibbert for a defensive foul. Roy Hibbert originally wanted to appeal to Derek Stamford, but he was worried that he would be called for a technical foul, so he had to give up.
"Not to mention the two previous goals, this dunk by Kevin Durant over Roy Hibbert's head is already amazing!" Reggie Miller exclaimed in admiration. said.
"So the Oklahoma City Thunder will not be willing to show weakness at all!" Mark Jackson said immediately.
??While Reggie Miller was talking to Mark Jackson, Kevin Durant had already stepped to the free throw line and steadily made the extra free throw. At 41:40, there was only one point difference between the two teams.
However, these three consecutive wonderful goals boosted the morale of both sides. In the remaining minutes of the first half, neither side could completely restrict their opponents. At the end of the first half, the Indiana Pacers at home led the away Oklahoma City Thunder by two points, 49:47. Xu Nuo scored 11 points, seven assists, three steals, and three rebounds in the first half. His performance was still comprehensive.