More than 8 minutes into the first quarter, the score was 20 to 8.
Barcelona's performance was really frustrating.
Before the game, Enrique designed many targeted tactics.
But for some reason, all those tactics were ineffective .
If you can imagine the feeling of slapping someone and having your wrist grabbed, you will understand how the Barcelona team feels at this moment.
And more importantly, as the game progressed, Barcelona's morale has hit rock bottom.
Even though it is a national derby, if we are being beaten all the time, it would be impossible for the morale to rise.
After the first quarter, the score was 24 to 12, which was twice as much.
"Paul, you'll start at the beginning of the second quarter."
Enrique's tone was not good.
After two years of playing, Gasol has become the unshakable core of the Barcelona team.
But I don't know what happened tonight, his performance can only be described as a disaster.
This is not the regular season, where there is always next game if you don't play well.
This is the La Liga final! And it’s a single elimination match!
Win, or go home.
Losing means losing a season, even if the opponent is still a mortal enemy.
Gasol didn't say anything, just lowered his head and went on the court.
After the second quarter, the main players on both sides were resting off the court.
A quarter in European games is only ten minutes long, but the confrontations are physical and the physical exertion is no less than that in the NBA.
Gasol's appearance was still quite surprising because he was only substituted for two minutes.
However, Lazo did not make a substitution immediately. If the score difference could be maintained, Enrique's move of bringing on Gasol early would likely cause Barcelona to collapse directly.
After all, players' physical strength is limited, and Gasol's role in Barcelona's inside line is self-evident.
In the second quarter, Real Madrid attacked first. It was a beautiful team cooperation, but unfortunately the layup was not scored.
Barcelona protected the defensive rebound, and Gasol asked for the ball directly in the low post.
His playing style was obviously different from that in the first quarter.
The guard passed the ball in and Gasol started to back up in the low post.
A turnaround layup after using body weight to suppress the opponent.
Real Madrid's inside players came to assist in defense.
Just at this moment, something happened that no one expected.
Gasol got angry and turned the original layup into a dunk, and he smashed it directly towards the basket with one hand.
“Bang!”
Gasol looks slow, but his instantaneous explosiveness is not bad at all. He smashes the ball into the basket before the help defense arrives.
This scene stunned the Real Madrid players on the sidelines.
Not to mention the players, even the Real Madrid fans at the scene were stunned.
Is this... still the Gasol they know?
Sun Hao was also stunned for a moment. Although he was facing the team's substitute, Gasol played the ball very toughly.
And the key is his talent. This dunk showed off his long arms to the fullest.
You have to know that he is now 2.13 meters tall and his arm span reaches a terrifying 228cm!
For dunking, in addition to height and jumping ability, arm span is also a crucial factor.
Carter's dunks are beautiful and powerful in actual play, which has a lot to do with his long arms.
Haven’t you seen that Curry can only dunk with difficulty, while Griffin can only dunk with a slam, because of their short arm span?
Not to mention those far away, just take Sun Hao himself, because the system has not yet fully improved his arm span.
He is now 1.83 meters tall and has a wingspan of only 1.88 meters, which was also a major culprit for his previous failure in dunking in actual combat.
Moreover, he also felt Gasol's even hotter fighting spirit before the game.
The two of them had an agreement that took three years to come to fruition... Gasol didn't want to give up just like that!
Real Madrid's attack in the frontcourt failed, and Gasol wanted to continue to position himself in the low post.
But Lazo reacted quickly. He gave instructions on the sidelines and Real Madrid double-teamed the opponent immediately.
The space in the interior is small, and it is difficult for Gasol to pass the ball.
He could only pass the ball back to the outside and then return to the free throw line.
Barcelona's tactical organization on the wing failed to work, and with little time left for offense, the ball still ended up in Gasol's hands.
This is almost a blame game.
After receiving the ball, Gasol shot directly from the free throw line.
"beep!"
“Swish!”
The whistle blew and the ball went in.
Gasol also made a buzzer-beating mid-range shot from the free throw line!
The dunk before helped him get rid of the slump in the first quarter and get back into shape!
Real Madrid finally scored a goal in the frontcourt.
26 to 16, the difference between the two sides is still 10 points.
Lazo also returned to the bench.
Although Gasol seemed to have regained his form, the situation of the game was under control.
Real Madrid's three-pointer from the frontcourt missed, and Barcelona got another defensive rebound.
However, Real Madrid retreated very quickly, and Barcelona could only play positional defense in the frontcourt.
Gasol continued to receive the ball in the high post.
But he only took one look and then raised his hand to aim at the frame.
Does this mean that you feel like you are about to ejaculate?
Real Madrid's center forward pounced.
Gasol's touch in the previous round made him dare not let go easily, and Gasol's wingspan was long and his shooting point was high, so if he was slow to jump, he would not be able to interfere.
However, Gasol made a feint, broke through on the right, and took three slow steps.
It is said that he took three steps slowly, but his speed was not slower than other big men, and he reached the basket in the blink of an eye.
Real Madrid's players in the interior assisted in defense twice and tried their best to block the shot.
Gasol continued to move forward, he pulled the ball up with his right hand and smashed it directly into the basket through two people!
“Bang!”
Amidst the incredulous looks of the fans on the sidelines, the ball was slammed into the basket.
The referee blew the whistle.
Separate dunk!
Still 2+1!
After Gasol dunked, he pulled his jersey and roared excitedly.
He was really having a blast.
The scene was quiet at first, and then filled with the explosive cheers of Barcelona fans.
Although they don’t usually see Gasol play like that, they love him like this!
After reading it, Sun Hao couldn't help but sigh...
Women are as good as men!
To be honest, these two dunks changed his opinion of Gasol a lot.
After all, he had never actually seen these stars play, and most of them were just impressions.
Just like he was shocked when he saw Ginobili's Eurostep dunk before, he was also shocked when he saw Gasol dunk like this.
These scenes gave him a more realistic understanding of NBA stars.
Gasol also made a free throw, and the score difference was narrowed to 7 points.
Russo called a timeout.
Gasol had mixed emotions on the sidelines.
He was very happy when he saw his brother being taught a lesson, but now the happy time is over.
Others may not know, but he knows very well that his brother 's playing like this means he is really angry.
An enraged brother is really, really scary.
After the timeout, he substituted Sun Hao and Gabayosa.
Gasol's condition was amazing during this period, forcing him to play as a main player early.
In the first round after the timeout, Sun Hao's three-pointer from the outside hit the rim.
It was a good opportunity, but my touch was cold after sitting on the sidelines for so long.
Barcelona protected the defensive rebound and continued to play positional defense after advancing to the frontcourt.
With Garbajosa back, it will be impossible for Gasol to play the same way as before.
However, after he got into shape, his whole state was completely different from before.
He did not stand still, but turned his back at the free throw line and cut directly to the basket without the ball, reaching for the ball while cutting in.
The ball was spun beautifully, and there is a high probability of scoring as long as you catch it.
However, Gabayosa reacted quickly and reached out to interfere with the pass.
Navarro on the outside didn't dare to pass the ball casually. After seeing the defense being attracted by Gasol, he jumped up and shot directly from outside the three-point line.
The ball was chosen a little suddenly, and Prigioni was a little slow in his save.
“Bang!”
However, the ball went a little off the frame and bounced out.
Just at this moment, a figure jumped into the air from under the basket, grabbed the bouncing ball and smashed it into the basket.
“Bang!”
Tip-in from Gasol!
Gabayosa tried to block the ball from behind but failed!
Although Gasol did not get any scoring opportunities after cutting in, he completely blocked his position under the basket!
The Barcelona fans at the scene were completely moved.
This is the best sister-in-law!
And this was Gasol's third dunk in this quarter!
Sister-in-law, you are really not soft!
While retreating, Gasol took the initiative to high-five Navarro.
Navarro took the shot decisively just now, and although it didn't go in, as the game showed, Gasol could have grabbed the rebound even if it didn't go in.
The two of them played together in the Barcelona team, and their football IQ and tacit understanding are really a perfect match.
Looking at the two people showing their affection on the court, Sun Hao looked down at his No. 9 jersey.
He suddenly felt that it would have been great if he could have brought Yi Jianlian with him to Europe.
Regardless of whether to cultivate it or not, at least we don’t have to just watch others show their affection.
No, when I go to the NBA in the future, I must fulfill the original agreement to play together.
At this moment, Sun Hao had made up his mind.