Healing Basketball - Chapter 577

   Chapter 577 577. The strongest backcourt (6000 words)

  Larry Brown scolds the streets when things go wrong. Not to mention that it will not help ease the emotions of the players, but will also deepen the negative emotions of the players.

  When it comes to the critical moment, Larry Brown will only give pressure, not a solution.

   That is, Billups wandered around in his early years, and his heart was very tough, otherwise he would have been tossed by Larry Brown.

After playing under Larry Brown for two years, and meeting Philip Saunders as coach, the Pistons veteran players seem to feel surrounded by love… This is how Philip Saunders can successfully take over as soon as he arrives. The reason why Lee Brown’s defensive system has successfully completed the adjustment.

   At the end of the intermission, the players of both teams returned to the court.

  Although the score is still far behind, the situation has changed in the second quarter, and the morale of the Blazers players has been restored.

   Seeing the other side swept away the haze at the end of the first half, Liu Xiu guessed it would be like this.

   This is what Philip Sanders is capable of.

   The third quarter of the game began, and the two teams tacitly entered the defensive **** battle mode.

   Around Yao Ming, with Ben Wallace as the gate, plus Billups, Carter, and Prince, the Pistons played the league’s strongest team defense in the first 9 minutes of the third quarter!

   In 9 minutes, Yao Ming made 2 of 4 shots, plus 3 of 4 free throws, scored 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocks, leading the Pistons to a 16-9 score!

   The Blazers knew that they couldn’t fight for the strongest lineup without Randolph, so they had a clear direction and tried their best to consume and limit the Pistons’ points, so as not to let the opponents soar like the first quarter.

   When Yao Ming was replaced, Liu Xiu and Ray Allen’s backcourt double guns turned on the onslaught mode!

In the last 3 minutes of the third quarter, Liu Xiu did not score, only one 3-pointer was fouled to get 3 points, and there were two assists. Ray Allen scored 7 points on 3 of 3 shots, and the two scored 10 points together. The Pistons went 10-5.

After three quarters, 55-65, the Trail Blazers trailed the Pistons by 10 points.

  …

   Entering the final interval, the Pistons leading by 10 points are not easy.

   Liu Xiu scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in three quarters, and Ray Allen scored 15 points and 3 assists in three quarters. This pair of super backcourts overwhelmed their Billups + Carter’s backcourt.

  Real suppression!

  There is also defense. Without Randolph, the Blazers can be considered good, and defense can be better.

  The Pistons really relied on Yao Ming to hold up the score in the third quarter, otherwise it is very likely that the score will be reduced to less than 15 points like the second quarter.

   Fortunately, there is Yao Ming!

   After three quarters, because of Yao Ming, the Pistons coach and players felt that even if Randolph was around, they could still play an advantage around Yao Ming.

   The inter-quarter rest time passed quickly, and the players who started the last quarter of the two teams came on the court.

   The Pistons sent a combination of Billups, Carter, Prince, Amir Johnson, and Yao Ming to play.

Ben Wallace rested for a while in the last quarter. Yao Ming, who played 22 minutes in the first three quarters, had to play all the last quarters without incident. The entire playing time was still well controlled. Billups, Carter, and Prince played in the first three quarters. Both are 33 minutes, each with a three-minute break, and the final quarter is estimated to be full. Ben Wallace also played 31 minutes in the first three quarters, and may play 40 minutes…

The top five starters all have very long playing time, but this does not make people feel that there is anything wrong. So far this season, except for Prince, who has finally become the main force, the playing time has increased, the other four starters of the Pistons have played less compared to last season. That’s the case with the three Pistons players and the new Yao Ming, who usually play slowly for these important games.

  The Blazers sent a combination of Liu Xiu, Ray Allen, Stevenson, Kwame Brown, and Mourning.

   The fourth quarter started, and the Trail Blazers took the lead.

   Liu Xiu and Kwame Brown picked and rolled, Billups and Amir Johnson flanked Liu Xiu, and Liu Xiu scored Kwame Brown.

Kwame Brown cut in to receive the ball and ran to Stevenson in the bottom corner on the other side…Rookie Amir Johnson made a contribution. It seemed that he really grabbed the ball blindly, Kwame Brown passed the ball. Ball error!

   Turning around, Yao Ming received the ball from a low position, turned around and bumped away from Mourning, quickly raised the ball to avoid Kwame Brown’s attack, blocked the shot, and hit the basket!

   Yao Ming’s personal score increased to 19 points, 67 to 55, and the Pistons’ lead expanded to 12 points!

When the Blazers attacked, Ray Allen topped the arc to respond to Liu Xiu’s return pass. Carter stood in front of Ray Allen, thinking that Ray Allen would break through or pass out, but Ray Allen directly pulled up. Voted!

   Carter pounced in time and had an interference effect, but Ray Allen leaned back to avoid Carter’s cover and threw the ball… in! Purely by personal ability!

  58 to 67, the difference narrowed to 9 points.

   Offensive and defensive transition, the Pistons continued to play Yao Ming, Stevenson emptied Carter to get to the basket, Yao Ming scored, Carter received a three-pointer… Iron!

  Liu Xiu retracted and grabbed the defensive rebound before Amir Johnson and fought back!

  Billups and Prince successfully retreated and defended in place. Liu Xiu went straight to the basket and pushed up against the two men, causing Billups to foul and go to the free throw line.

  Billups and Prince looked at each other, this is unscientific, such a strong point guard, rushing so fiercely.

   Wade of the same height and weight is not so horizontal.

   Liu Xiu made two free throws!

  The offense and defense transitioned. Seeing that the point difference was reduced to 7 points, Yao Ming continued to ask for the ball in a low position. He was a little flustered and could not sit still.

  Yao Ming did a good job in the distribution of playing time and physical strength in the first three quarters. He is in good shape now. Billups has no hesitation. If Yao Ming wants it, he will give it.

Yao Ming played with a low back, met Kwame Brown to make up for defense, turned around and avoided Kwame Brown with a generous body, defended against Mourning, and was ready to play high and high for one-on-two… He was cut off when he lifted the ball !

   When Yao Ming turned his back to the top arc, Liu Xiu let go of the top arc’s Billups’ gambling-style contraction, and flew around the bottom line to complete the cut!

Liu Xiu couldn’t control the ball, and he couldn’t squeeze in the three big men. Neither Yao Ming nor Mourning could bend over quickly to grab the ball. The ball was grabbed by Kwame Brown and passed to Ray Allen. Ray Allen pushed the counterattack. Fast break layup…caused Carter to foul to the free throw line, making one of two free throws, 61 to 67, and the difference was reduced to 6 points.

  The Pistons call a timeout!

   Blazers players surrounded Mourning and Ray Allen.

Ray Allen scored 4 points. He was the hero on the offensive end to narrow the difference, and Mourning was the hero on the defensive end. Even though he didn’t have any stats, he was able to withstand Yao Ming’s slump in the last quarter. Wave force, so that Yao Ming can not easily go directly to the basket! This is something that neither Kwame Brown nor McDyess can do.

  Kwame-Brown was envious when he saw this, and secretly hated himself for not being able to do this.

He pondered that his weight gain should not affect his speed and jumping. In the Wizards stage, before God retired, he gave up on himself. He grew to over 125 kg, and his running and jumping ability was not affected, but he grew fat. The flesh, the body fat rate has increased, and it is easier to get tired. When Jordan retired, he worked hard to lose weight… At that time, he will discuss with the butcher and the warden!

  …

   In two minutes, the Pistons were beaten 6-2, with only 6 points left, and Philip Saunders had to send the strongest starting five tigers to the court in advance.

  The Blazers also replaced Stevenson and Mourning with the Outlaws and McDyess.

   Yao Ming took the two or three most difficult rounds at the beginning of each quarter for Mourning to carry, and then it was time for Kwame Brown and McDyess.

  Raheem is not good at this time. Maurice Cheeks gave up the singles point in the interior and sent functional players to their super backcourt at critical moments.

The    timeout came back, the Pistons attacked.

  Billups singles against the extrajudicial fanatic, a long two-point shot with a breakthrough, an emergency stop and a step back…

   in!

  Outlaws have a feeling of preventing a large flying squirrel.

  Too waves!

  69 to 61, the Pistons lead extended to 8 points.

Offensive and defensive transition, Liu Xiu and McDyess picked and rolled, brought Ben Wallace out, scored the ball to McDyess who cut in, McDyess made a mid-pointer, this time there was no mistake, the extrajudicial fanatic received the ball, With Carter’s defense, the extrajudicial madman jumped high, top-level bounce + bullet speed, plus super height + wingspan, Carter, who rushed to cover the cap, could not interfere with the extrajudicial madman’s shooting. The outsider hits the bottom line and hits the ball!

   “I take off and there is an empty seat!”

   The extrajudicial fanatic roared and retreated, detonating the cheers of the fans at the scene.

   But Carter, who failed to make up the defense, felt that the high school student was not yelling at him, but at the Blazers bench.

   Carter came up with the idea of ​​wanting to watch the fun. Is this an infighting?

   But as soon as this idea came out, he felt the eyes of the coach, the feeling that his little Jiujiu was seen through by the other party at a glance.

   Put away the distracting thoughts, Carter ran to the frontcourt and continued to attack.

   Billups continued to attack with the ball. At this time, he still had to look at him. He used Ben Wallace to cover and make a direct jumper and hit a three-pointer!

  72 to 63, the score difference came to 9 points!

   Offense and defense transition, Liu Xiu slowed down, Ray Allen attacked with the ball, McDyess cut into the attacking frame, under the interference of Yao Ming, the throw hit the neck of the basket, missed! but! One hand pressed the ball back as it popped out of the rim cylinder.

   Liu Xiu’s sneak cut, caught Yao Ming’s blind spot, jumped straight from the basket, and scored two points!

  65 to 72, the Trail Blazers tightened the score.

   This kind of feeling of being bitten by the score is very uncomfortable, especially when facing an opponent like Liu Xiu who can be both sharp-edged and hidden in the corner.

   Liu Xiu’s dunk gave the Pistons players the feeling that a poisonous snake in a dark corner suddenly attacked, and you couldn’t predict where he would attack.

   At this time, the role of the coach is reflected again!

  Philip Saunders commanded without rushing on the sidelines, the emotions of the Pistons players were soothed, and they steadily started a slow-paced positional battle with the Blazers.

   After a few more rounds, the score was 69-75, and the Trail Blazers trailed the Pistons by 6 points and entered the final official timeout.

  14 to 10, the Blazers played an advantage in the first half of the distal quarter and successfully narrowed the point difference.

   But the feeling of rubbing the skin and itching fell on them this time.

With Billups in control, with Yao Ming as the core, the Pistons were beaten 6-2 in the final quarter, and there was no confusion. After calling a timeout, they regained control of the situation. How much is the difference, and how much is the difference now.

   Now supports the belief of the Blazers players that they are not overwhelmed by the Pistons, there is only one reason – a long time in prison!

   They firmly believe that as long as they drag the game until then, they can win, because they have the warden, they have the world’s tallest key man.

   But in Maurice-Cheeks’ view, this is just the bottom line. It can be used as a magic weapon to stabilize morale, but it cannot be used as a conventional weapon.

   cannot depend on this!

   It is necessary to continue the role of ‘prison for a long time’ to support morale. The best way to continue is to try not to enter a situation that requires a ‘prison for a long time’.

  ’Long time in prison’ is similar to gambling in Maurice Cheeks’ view. Since it’s all gambling… He was about to speak when the vice president quickly replied, “Morris, what other bold ideas do you have?”

  …

   Really dare to do it!

  Liu Xiu looked at Momonga and Ray Allen, two teammates, he also accepted it!

   He was still thinking about how to start from a tactical point of view, and some immature ideas came up. As a result, the coach’s ideas were much bolder.

   But don’t say it, he felt very excited watching these two teammates.

On the inside, Kwame Brown and Mourning played.

   The Pistons’ starting five tigers continued to play. It was quite a surprise to see the Blazers’ lineup.

The    timeout came back and the Blazers attacked.

   Momonga’s singles against Billups, hit a mid-range shot from an emergency stop!

   Looking at the unreasonable Momonga, Billups admired it very much.

  71 to 75, the Trail Blazers narrowed the lead to 4 points.

  Billups did not panic because the score difference was narrowed to within 5 points. Their biggest gain tonight was that their mentality became more calm.

   This comes from the fact that they have a head coach with outstanding commanding ability on the spot!

There is no difference without comparison. The veteran Pistons players have a common idea – even if the current lineup is given to the coach of last season, once the situation is out of control, the coach will only do two things – find the best one to bully The team members cursed to death, strengthened their defense, and had nothing else to do.

   When the Pistons attacked, Billups encountered Liu Xiu’s defense and chose to break through.

   Carter did not continue to stay on the outside to wait for the ball to catch and shoot. His biggest adjustment in the first half of the distal quarter was that the outside response became a singles breakthrough or flank to find opportunities for cutting, and the necessary flank screening!

   This time Carter chose to cover the flank, help Prince to block Momo, and then cut in to take away the defense.

With the defensive awareness of    Momonga, the defensive task he got is very simple – shrink when you need to switch defenses, don’t care about shooting from the outside, as long as he loses the opportunity to stick, he can guard the pitcher as if he doesn’t have it.

   As soon as Prince was vacated, Billups passed the ball, and Prince hit the ball… Iron!

  Fortunately, the Pistons retreated in place and blocked Liu Xiu’s breakthrough pull-up jumper. Yao Ming was in position, and Ben Wallace received the defensive rebound.

But looking back, Billups made a step-back jumper under Liu Xiu’s close defense. Because of the influence of Liu Xiu’s rough confrontation, the three-point shot was crooked, the ball popped up, and Liu Xiu threw herself into the air to grab the ball. Get the ball, throw it to Momonga, and fight back!

   Momonga was blocked in the counterattack, and Liu Xiu scored the ball. Liu Xiu rushed to the basket and returned the ball. Kwame Brown followed up and played the basket high and scored two points!

  73 to 75, the difference was narrowed to two points.

   Billups is still…not anymore! He couldn’t stabilize anymore, and once again faced Liu Xiu’s defensive singles with a long two-point shot… Missed!

   Carter rushed to grab the offensive rebound, but didn’t make a tip-up. Ray Allen protected the defensive rebound.

   When the Blazers attacked, Liu Xiu continued to use cover to break through, hit the back to trigger the bonus of ‘Big Black Bear’s Ankle Guard’, and dashed inside.

   The Pistons chose to block the shot this time, Yao Ming expanded, Liu Xiu made a European step, changed direction significantly and took two steps and then cast… Iron! But Liu Xiu grabbed the offensive rebound by himself, grabbed the rebound before Yao Ming was in place, and hit the layup!

  75 flat! After more than 40 minutes behind, the Blazers finally tied the score!

   Billups really panicked. He looked at the head coach and saw a calm face. He pointed at him and then at the opposite basket.

  Billups regained his composure and felt a deep sense of trust.

   Came to the frontcourt, and Billups continued to play singles. He could feel that Liu Xiu was becoming more and more skilled in his defense, and his defense was getting better and better, but he did not hesitate to make a three-pointer again…

   in!

  78 to 75, Billups made a three-pointer to help the Pistons regain their three-point lead!

   When the Trail Blazers attacked, Maurice Cheeks also trusted him. Anyway, there was nothing else to do but force.

Ray Allen ran around the pile, Liu Xiu seized the moment after Ray Allen circled the pile and sent the ball to Ray Allen. After Ray Allen caught the ball and jumped up, Ben Wallais The Warriors had already pounced, but Ray Allen was not affected by Ben Wallace’s fierce defense, and shot steadily…a three-pointer!

   King of Three!

  Ray Allen’s personal score increased to 22 points, helping the Blazers tie the Pistons 78-78!

   When the Pistons attacked, Carter cut in to receive a ball from Billups, and then passed Yao Ming. After a few rounds of rest, Yao Ming received the ball and turned to open Kwame Brown to make a layup.

   But looking back, relying on Ray Allen’s external restraint, Liu Xiu successfully broke into the inside to score Kwame Brown, who jumped high behind Yao Ming and smashed the ball into the basket!

  80 to 80, the Blazers tied the score again!

   In the past few rounds, the two teams played a wave of confrontation, but after the two centers scored, the outside shots of the two teams stopped abruptly.

   From 9 minutes 51 seconds to 11 minutes 20 seconds, for 1 minute and a half, both teams were striking.

Liu Xiu’s breakthrough was blocked, Ray Allen missed a three-pointer, and Kwame Brown was blocked for tipping. On the other hand, Carter grabbed offensive rebounds twice in one round and was slammed down, reminding people of Liu Xiu, Before the rise of Anthony, Randolph and others, Carter was the king of the league’s strongest quilt.

Carter ranked first in the league in the number of drives during his time with the Raptors, but his shooting percentage at the rim was only a little over 50%, and he only averaged 3.3 goals per game in the season with the most goals at the rim so far in his career, mainly because he had Hobbies, I want to buckle when I jump in.

   But his dunk success rate is extremely low. Last season, he made 70 dunks in a single season, setting a new career high. He is expected to continue to refresh this year. He has more opportunities to cut the ball and attack the frame.

   At this time, the coaches of the two teams really dared not call a timeout, and even the coaches of the two teams had the same idea – it would be fine to delay it until overtime, as long as it did not lose!

   Don’t ask yourself to score goals, just ask the other side not to score.

It’s the Pistons’ offense again. Carter catches the ball and hits a single, rushing to the inside to score the ball… Billups’ flank uses Yao Ming’s pick-and-roll to go one step outside the free throw line, catch the ball, turn around and take a long two-point shot under McDyess’s defense… in!

   At a critical moment, the Pistons rely on Chauncey Billups!

  11 minutes and 37 seconds, 23 seconds left, 82 to 80, the Pistons lead the Trail Blazers by two points!

But at this time, the Blazers did not call a timeout. The current lineup is suitable for key balls. There are Momoko and Ray Allen on the outside, Kwame Brown and Mourning on the inside, and McDyess, who was replaced after getting tired, plus After Billups scored, the fans were shouting the nickname of the man – the warden.

   The Pistons didn’t get distracted, and the Blazers immediately retreated without calling a timeout.

   But they are a little confused now, they scored the key goal, they are ahead, why are the fans on the scene so excited and excited?

correct!

   Prison for a long time!

   The Pistons players focused their attention on Liu Xiu, who was receiving and advancing the serve.

   This time, Liu Xiu did not change the rhythm, but pushed forward slowly with an 8-second violation.

   The effect is very good. When the Pistons players remembered the performance of the newly promoted king of key **** from last season’s Western Finals, every time Liu Xiu slaps the ball, it seems to be slapped on the hearts of the Pistons players.

   “Adjust your position, don’t stand stupidly, move! Is your leg broken?”

   Billups yelled at his teammates.

  Although he has been partnered with Garnett for two years, as long as he is in a hurry, his speech is difficult to hear, but he successfully freed his teammates from the inexplicable sense of oppression and concentrated on defense.

   But the more sensitive Carter was still shocked by Liu Xiu’s aura at this moment.

too exaggerated!

   He took another look at Liu Xiu, who had further reduced his speed and slowly advanced after passing the middle circle, and once again had the feeling that he had just now—the warden was advancing to kill them!

  Liu Xiu came to the outside of the three-point line, Prince pressed on to defend, Liu Xiu turned to protect the ball, turned back to face the basket and started to do singles.

   In the last 23 seconds of the game, when Liu Xiu advanced to the top arc, there were only 10 seconds left. After protecting the ball and starting the singles, it was the time for the last singles attack.

   Carter unconsciously moved towards the top arc when Liu Xiu was protecting the ball sideways. Liu Xiu noticed this detail, changed direction, and accelerated the breakthrough!

   Carter stepped up to attack the top arc, Liu Xiu didn’t wait for Carter to completely attack, and scored the ball at a 45-degree angle to the left. Ray Allen, who received the ball, reacted sharply and broke through to the inside!

   Carter quickly made it back, Prince hurried to the inside line, and Ben Wallace blocked Ray Allen.

  Ray Allen waited until the pinch was in place and scored the ball on the right side of the three-second zone. At this time, people noticed the person who should have been paid the most attention at this time but was suddenly ignored – the warden!

Yao Ming wanted a hat and wanted to hide, but it was too late. Liu Xiu caught the ball on the right sideline in the three-second zone and took off. In the air, he fought against Yao Ming, who could not fully press out. The speed and height of the bounce exceeded Yao Ming’s expectations. Yao Ming smashes the ball into the basket!

   With 1.6 seconds left, Liu Xiu used a dunk to help the Blazers tie the score!

   A must-play in the Chinese Derby – the warden buckles the little giant, although it will be late!

   (end of this chapter)