Chapter 442: Unstoppable
When Pierce pressed forward after Yang Mo's provocative move, the audience went wild. They subconsciously held their breath, letting the excitement surge back and forth in their hearts. It had been a long time since they had seen their team's star player and another team's ace in such a fierce one-on-one battle. It even dated back to the distant Marbury era.
Pierce pressed forward, but he didn't dare to close in on Yang Mo. He knew he couldn't put any real pressure on him. After all, his strength was only slightly enough to bully Kobe Bryant, but bullying Yang Mo would be tantamount to humiliating himself. So, it would be better to stay a step away, right hand raised to block his attack. At the same time, he was much taller than him, so even if he tried to shoot, he would be able to block it immediately.
Pierce's plan was very shrewd, but it was clear that Yang Mo wasn't as impatient as he had anticipated. He didn't immediately break through or shoot. Instead, he slowly bent down, his long arms moving back and forth under his hips!
The basketball dances back and forth in front of and behind the body like a butterfly among flowers, as beautiful as a work of art.
When Knicks fans saw Yang Mo perform a crossover as skillfully as Allen Iverson, they could no longer suppress the joy in their hearts and let out long screams. In their minds, Yang Mo has always been a technically rough guy. Apart from three-pointers and sharp breakthroughs, they did not have any extravagant expectations of Yang Mo's skills.
For Yang Mo, this wasn't anything unusual. His dribbling had previously seemed awkward because he couldn't control his suddenly distorted body. Now that he could use it flexibly, what was a little trickery? These were just low-level techniques; there were still many advanced ones he hadn't yet mastered.
Pierce was a little surprised by Yang Mo's sudden crossover, but he was a battle-hardened man after all, and this change of direction could not confuse his eyes for the time being.
But just when he thought Yang Mo's change of direction was more fancy than practical, Yang Mo's left shoulder suddenly dropped, and the basketball was flicked to the right in an instant, as fast as lightning. Pierce's body involuntarily followed Yang Mo's movement and shifted its center of gravity, and at the same moment... whoosh!
He suddenly felt a cold breeze blowing across his crotch, and then he saw Yang Mo rushing away from his right like a football quarterback. He hurriedly wanted to turn around and chase after her, but his action in the opposite direction could not catch up with Yang Mo's smooth journey.
After Yang Mo executed a beautiful pass past Pierce, he re-took the ball just inside the free throw line. He then took off in strides, charging towards the restricted area like a Hummer with the accelerator fully depressed. Perkins was a tough guy, but he was still afraid of death. He knew the consequences of being hit by Yang Mo, so he decisively dodged.
Facing the unguarded basket, Yang Mo of course wreaked havoc... Boom!
Yang Mo slammed the basketball into the hoop with such force that the entire hoop shook instantly. At that moment, the fans in the stadium could no longer suppress their excitement, and they enthusiastically shouted out their burning passion. Their roars instantly filled Madison Square Garden!
There is no doubt that this is a dunk that is both creative and explosive.
Pierce was completely defeated in this offensive and defensive battle, and he received a double insult. He actually let the basketball pass through his crotch, and he didn't even react. He thought Yang Mo would break through him on the left, but the ball broke through the middle and Yang Mo crushed him from the right.
Looking at Yang Mo hanging on the basket and shaking domineeringly, Pierce couldn't help feeling a little frustrated.
For the first time, he felt old. No matter how many times LeBron James dribbled past him, he never felt the same helpless frustration. But Yang Mo was different, because he felt like he wasn't just losing in basketball, but also in intelligence.
"Next time you move your feet, remember to bring your legs closer together. Your passing accuracy is very high now." Yang Mo reminded Pierce with a smile on his face, and strode towards half court to continue defending.
Pierce felt very bad about Yang Mo's "kind reminder". It was more like a thief who stole all the cash in your safe and left you a note: Remember to change to a more difficult password next time.
"In the past, whenever Yang had the ball and attacked, I always felt uncomfortable, as if he would lose the ball in the next second. But now, when he has control of the ball, I no longer worry about him being stolen. Moreover, his movements seem to be more and more graceful, but they were always stiff before!" said TNT commentator Collins.
"This is the most terrifying thing about Super Yang. You never know how powerful he will be tomorrow. Can you believe that when he first entered the NBA, he could only grab rebounds and shoot three-pointers?" Charles Barkley said proudly. As he spoke, he did not forget to mock Pat Riley: "There is no doubt that Pat Riley is a very visionary general manager. He spotted the gold nugget on the beach at first sight, so he selected Super Yang with a risky pick. But unfortunately, God gave him a pair of discerning eyes, but not a smart brain. He actually threw away the priceless gold nugget to someone else. Even the President of the United States would not be so stupid."
"Yang's progress is indeed the most surprising in history. Of course, this is inseparable from the fact that he has never received systematic training. When an uninitiated player receives systematic training, the progress is terrifying. If the player works very hard, it will be even more terrifying." Kenny Smith also praised Yang Mo for a rare moment.
Even as the TNT trio praised Yang Mo, the Celtics scored again. While the Knicks' defense was like a steel wall, the Celtics were a formidable team, a team overflowing with talent. Kevin Garnett used his skill to overpower Turiaf, leaving Turiaf helpless despite his all-out effort.
The Celtics scored, and Yang Mo immediately took over the ball from half court, then slowly made his way to the front court. Once he was one step outside the three-point line at the top of the arc, Yang Mo hooked his finger at Pierce as usual, "Come on, continue to see my offensive skills."
Upon hearing this, Pierce walked up with a grim face. This time he vowed never to make the same mistake again and never allow Yang Mo to get whatever he wants. This was his supreme dignity as a top star.
Pierce still stopped half a step in front of Yang Mo, but this time Yang Mo didn't continue with his butterfly steps. Instead, he turned his back and directly crushed him with force. Bang! Yang Mo leaned against Pierce and exerted force, knocking Pierce's huge body back a step. Although he claimed to be an immortal cockroach who could survive being stabbed eleven times, Yang Mo's impact still made him feel numb.
So, he subconsciously slowed down his pace and was not going to continue playing any wrestling game with Yang Mo.
He loosened his grip, but Yang Mo did not press on to pursue the victory. Instead, he suddenly turned around and then jumped backwards. By the time Pierce reacted and prepared to jump to block the shot, Yang Mo had already jumped to the highest point, and then moved his fingers smoothly... The basketball instantly flew over the fingertips of Pierce who was trying hard to block it, and all his efforts were in vain.
He could only pray silently that the basketball would not fall into the net, but the reality was cruel. Yang Mo actually made this mid-range shot with such a difficult fadeaway move...Swish!
Doesn’t he have mid-range skills?
Pierce wailed in his heart, feeling a little like he was about to collapse.
Pierce was faintly overwhelmed, but the fans in Madison were roaring madly. This shot meant more to them than the dunk, because they saw the shadow of McGrady, the shadow of Kobe, and even the shadow of Michael Jordan in this difficult fadeaway jumper.
There aren't many swingmen in the league right now who can fade away . Even LeBron James and Kevin Durant aren't proficient in this technique, which gives Yang Mo a bit of a master's touch. Her mid-range shot isn't quite as effective, but at least her form is still beautiful.
"I guessed it was a lucky shot." Yang Mo grinned at Pierce, looking as if he had gotten something for nothing.
Pierce's face was stiff, but corresponding to his stiff expression was his angry heart. His anger had been completely ignited by the two attacks. He now urgently needed to get back on track. He had to hold the ball and score a goal back. He was the Finals MVP.
No matter what Pierce was thinking, Yang Mo quickly ran back to the half court to participate in the defense after he finished speaking.
"We have to admit that Young is already the league's top scorer. His breakthroughs can now be considered top-tier in the league. After all, his speed, explosiveness and strength have all reached the top level. Even without skills, he is impossible for opponents to defend. In terms of three-pointers, he can be called the most terrifying killer in the league. Moreover, he has the ability to play post-up. Whether he is carrying the inside in the penalty area or dealing with outside players in the mid-range, his strength is more than enough for him. The post-up skills taught to him by Michael Jordan are obviously the most authentic inheritance." Collins sighed slowly and stated a fact that everyone had to admit.
"Of course, the only players in this league who can compare with Young in scoring are LeBron James and Kevin Durant. As for Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, they can only be considered second-tier. There's nothing we can do about it. Kobe is old, and while Anthony's offense is like a kaleidoscope, he doesn't even have a killer move." Charles Barkley said proudly, "Young has two killer moves. His drives and three-pointers are both over 95 points, and his post-up singles are also 80 points. The only thing he lacks is his mid-range shooting percentage."
