Moreover, Li Cheng’s pressure is not all from the Cavaliers, but also from the task pressure of the "Basketball Top System".
In the last game, he completed the first stage of the achievement task of "perfect ending"-the final battle in Philadelphia. This task brought him a reward of 3w experience, 15 days of system consumption time, 1 attribute point and a bottle of Ares potion.
Effect of Ares potion: This game gained the power bonus of Ares, and the total attribute increased by 10%.
Relying on this 3w experience, Li Cheng successfully rose to level 24 and gained 3 attribute points. The distribution of these four attribute points has also strengthened Li Cheng’s strength again.
Now Li Cheng has 55 strength, 48 explosive power, 40 agility, 35 energy and 30 intelligence. It’s much better than Li Chengjiang, who cut 50 points in Cleveland that year, but the next thing to do is the playoffs!
All seven games are played by the same opponent, and the opponent has enough time to get to know you and crack your tactics. Moreover, in such a competition, the opponent will definitely come up with 100% strength and attitude to face it. Whether it is physical fitness or attitude, it is the peak. The playoffs and the regular season are definitely two worlds. For this unknown world, Li Cheng always has some fears and has inexplicable pressure.
The other is Granger’s suspension, and the task of the second stage of the perfect ending.
Now many people say that Li Cheng is the tactical core of the Pacers, which is true, but not all right. Because Li Cheng and Granger have always contained their opponents and supported each other. If one person is missing. The other party will be able to double-team another person without any worries.
Li Cheng+Granger is definitely not as simple as 1+1=2. The chemical effect between them can at least make 1+1=2.5.
The other is the task. The task of the second stage of the perfect ending is called-don’t look back.
The name of this task sounds artistic, but the requirements are a little abnormal. This task requires that the Pacers only go to Cleveland once in the first round of the series.
According to the analysis of the schedule, this task is to require the Pacers to beat their opponents at least 4-1 in the first round, as long as the Pacers lose two games. This mission is over.
The Pacers have the advantage of home court. They will play two games against Cleveland at home first, then two games in Cleveland, then they will go back to their home court to play one game, and then go to Cleveland. If the two teams draw 3-3 in the first six games, then they will finally return to their home court to have a tiebreak with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In other words, the Pacers have to solve their opponents at least in the first five games, which is undoubtedly very difficult for Li Cheng.
And most importantly, he will lack Granger’s help in the first two games.
"Alexander!" Before the game starts. Sung Jae Lee dressing room, full of sad face.
"Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, take out the energy of the last game." Granger comforted.
"You don’t talk, I’m under so much pressure. It’s all your fault. "
"well! Then I won’t talk, you continue. "
At this time, a person who had never said a few words with Li Cheng came to Li Cheng’s side and said, "Don’t think too much, just treat him as an ordinary game. How to run and how to shoot. It’s the same as usual, and we will win in the end. "
It was little O ‘Neill, and Li Cheng gave each other a smile.
Little O ‘Neill will definitely leave Indiana this summer. At this time, he came to comfort himself, and Li Cheng couldn’t face each other with a smelly face.
"I see."
……
The staff knocked on the locker room door and the game was about to start.
Li Cheng made a cross on his chest for the first time, which made Granger laugh again.
"Have you ever thought about the day when you lost your virginity?"
"get out!"
Li Cheng also has to admit that Granger can always stir up the serious atmosphere when he interrupts, but he is really not too nervous when he makes trouble!
Standing at the entrance of the players’ tunnel, the team lined up and ran into the stadium.
Because it was the first playoff game, there was also an opening ceremony at the scene. All the lights were turned off, and the live dj shouted the names of the players. On-site big screen constantly plays the highlights of the team in all the games this season. The uniform shouts of the fans ushered in the first wave of high tide in the atmosphere at the scene.
Today’s Pacers’ appearance order is also worth mentioning. Li Cheng is the last one among the left and right Pacers. And when the live dj shouted, "Next, welcome our No.23-China Ball with a height of 6 feet and 7 inches-Li-Cheng! ! ！”
The two Chinese characters "Li Cheng" are now so skilled in the mouth of the live dj.
After Li Cheng ran out, the fans at the scene collectively shouted: "God of War! Li cheng! God of war! Li Cheng! "
Li Cheng turned around in the center of the field and then bowed to all the fans. He really wants to thank these fans. With the existence of these fans, he can fight more and more bravely and get through some difficult times.
The last person to play is usually the boss of this team. Granger used to run last, but today this person has become Li Cheng. Li Cheng didn’t care about this order, but he didn’t know that from today on, his career for more than ten years has been played in this order. He has been the finale of the Indiana Pacers.
……
The referee threw the ball into the air and the game began! At the same time, Li Cheng was conscious and used the "God of War potion!"
This game can’t be ignored by Li Cheng. He doesn’t want to let his first playoff meet the baptism of failure.
To accomplish the task, he can lose one game, but he doesn’t want to lose at home. He doesn’t want to lose the game in front of the home fans, and even he doesn’t want to have a record of failure in the first round of the playoffs.
Today’s packed Constance Center has given the Pacers’ players great strength. Foster beat Ben Wallace in the jump ball, and Li Cheng controlled the ball. He didn’t pass the ball to Tinsley, so he decided to play the ball himself.
Li Cheng has just passed the half court. LeBron James’ face appeared in front of Li Cheng.
"I really don’t want to see you."
"You think I want to see you?"
"Then you lose four games quickly, so you don’t have to see me this year."
"Why didn’t you lose four games?"
"Why are you so disobedient?" Li Cheng said. However, he found that after chatting with James, his mind was much calmer.
"You seem to be worse than before? Bring it on and let me see. "
"As you wish."
Li Cheng moved to the front of the three-point line step by step. When he got here, James clung to him and stopped him from taking a step forward. Li Chengyi sank his shoulders and pretended to jerk to the right, but James didn’t fall for it. Li Cheng had no choice but to stop and dribble.
"I am too familiar with your routine." James sneered.
"Familiarity doesn’t mean that you can live in defense." Li Cheng began to dribble, and the basketball kept beating in his hand. It’s like coming back to life.
James kept staring at Li Cheng’s shoulder, but during Sung Jae Lee’s dribbling, his shoulder movements were not regular at all.
After a few seconds, James really couldn’t figure out Li Cheng’s routine, but Li Cheng suddenly took a step to the left. James subconsciously took a small step to the right, and Li Cheng seized the opportunity to quickly change his defense and forced his way in from the right.
James hasn’t completely lost his defensive position. He is still flanking Li Cheng. Li Cheng’s face sank, and he jumped back after James pushed his defense. In the air, he began to change his defense. Let yourself face the basket completely.
"What a surprise!" James had a sudden heart, and then jumped to cover Li Cheng, but there was nothing he could do.
The emperor’s blocking has always been famous for his domineering. Every time he blocks, he waits for others to take off first, and then he takes off to block with his outrageous physical quality.
Blockers like James are always domineering. But it’s a pity that his back jump shot against Li Cheng, like all defenders in the league, is powerless.
There is only one way for you to defend Li Cheng’s shot, that is, not to let him take off. If he has already jumped before you. Then you only have two choices. One is to pay a foul. The second is to pray that he doesn’t score.
However, Li Cheng, a defender who can keep 100% shooting rate after scoring 35 points, what’s the difference between praying that his shot doesn’t go in and praying that Kobe will pass the ball (just kidding)?