Basketball Legends: Strikers Are King

Even before the start of the playoffs, the Pacers' coaching team has already analyzed their main opponents in the playoffs. Among them, the Heat and Bulls in the Eastern Conference are naturally the most important targets of analysis.

Vogel certainly knows that of the Heat's Big Three, James has the longest average playing time per game, reaching 37.5 minutes. Bosh and Wade are slightly shorter, also in the range of 30-35 minutes. This is still in the regular season.

In time, when the playoffs come, I know with my knees that the playing time of the Big Three will inevitably be extended a lot.

In a 48-minute game, Vogel estimates that James' rest time is only 6-7 minutes. If the Pacers cannot take advantage of this period to widen the point difference and buy time for the main team, then they will have to face James when he comes on the court.

James' impact on the inside.

The Pacers head coach turned to look at Granger and George who were resting on the bench, and sighed inwardly:

It's a pity that the team doesn't have anyone on the front line who can completely match James, so they can only take turns playing.

"We can only rely on substitutes to delay time."

Everyone in the Pacers focused their attention on a few people on the court.

Collison, Deng Tai Jones, Qi Tian, ​​Hansbrough and Amandelson appeared on the stage against the Heat led by Wade. Chalmers, who left the game early to rest in the first quarter, and Miller and Battier

With Joel Anthony.

"Hit the inside!"

Collison made a decision, broke through the pick-and-roll, passed the basketball to the basket, and handed it to Amandasson.

Unfortunately, Amandelson's inside shot was blocked by Joel Anthony, and Miller picked off the rebound.

"That's the limit for Amandasen."

Brian Shaw made a mental judgment about Amandasen.

Coincidentally, both Amandasson and Joel Anthony were undrafted, came to the NBA with one foot in front of the other, and their heights are even the same at 206 centimeters.

Obviously, there is not much difference in strength between the two, but for the Pacers who need someone who can play a greater role in the substitute lineup due to Hibbert's physical problems, Amandasson did not meet expectations.

Wade took the basketball, broke through and caused a foul on Deng Tai Jones, walked to the free throw line and made two free throws.

"23-22."

"Dwayne~~Wade!!"

"Flash!"

The Heat fans on the sidelines immediately cheered and cheered for the home team.

After a year of failed trials, the Heat have found rough instructions for using the Big Three:

In the first quarter of the game, Bosh was the main attacker, with Wade and James serving as assistants. In the second quarter, Wade and James took turns to work hard, ensuring rest time to restore the strength of the Big Three. In the third quarter, Heat fans loved to see it.

In a wave of time, the three giants worked together to take away the game;

If he can't be taken away, then at the beginning of the fourth quarter, he will rely on James' super physical strength to buy time for Wade Bosh, and finally the Big Three will work together.

Now that Bosh and James are resting off the court, the team has narrowed the point difference during the time Wade led the team. When Bosh and James come on the court, the opponent's hope of winning will be slim.

Collison was about to break through with the help of his teammates' pick-and-roll, but Mike Miller suddenly appeared from the corner and stole the basketball from his hand.

"Defend!"

Collison, Deng Tai Jones and Qi Tian on the outside quickly rushed back to defend. Wade, who was off the ball, was naturally double-teamed by Jones and Qi Tian intentionally or unintentionally. Miller saw Chalmers following up and immediately passed the ball.

passed.

"clang!"

Under Collison's defense, Chalmers missed his three-point jumper.

Amandasson came to the basket and grabbed the defensive rebound and handed it to Collison.

"Stay steady!"

Collison dribbles slowly, looking for opportunities.

"seven!"

Collison looked around and felt that Qi Tian had the best advantage facing Mike Miller's defense. He passed the basketball and quickly took Chalmers in front of him to the bottom corner.

"Defend!"

"Defend!"

The Heat fans on the sidelines, led by the on-site DJ, shouted in unison and tried to cheer for the team.

Qi Tian lived up to expectations, catching the ball and making a pull-up jump shot.

"25-22."

“Are all the DJs in Miami stadiums this high?”

George was watching the game immersedly, waiting for the coach to give him a chance to play, but when he heard the DJ's changes, he became a little distracted.

Then he thought that it was a critical moment for the team, so he shook his head and put the distracting thoughts behind him.

"Yeah, I think so too. It just so happens that there are two away games this time. Let's go and see them in the evening. By the way..."

Hibbert next to him heard George's words and immediately lost his focus. He lowered his voice and invited George.

"Let's forget it and wait until the series is over. The game is important."

George decided to focus all his energy on the game and declined Hibbert's proposal.

"Hey, just for fun. If there's anything important, I'll ask Darren and Lance to go with us."

Hibbert said disapprovingly.

"The game is important."

George held his own.

Hibbert's expression changed and he replied:

"Boss Danny didn't say anything."

This is a bit nonsense. No matter how high Granger's prestige is in the team, he cannot interfere with the nightlife of the players. After all, this is a country where everyone is free.

There is another meaning in Hibbert's words. Granger doesn't care about me. Who is Paul George?

In fact, Hibbert did have some objections to George's practice of imitating Granger and accepting Stephenson and Qi Tian as his younger brothers.

In terms of qualifications, I came two years earlier than you, and my contract will be renewed this summer. When the team comes up with a big contract to renew my contract, I will let you know that not every center will be squeezed out by a defender.

George looked at Hibbert, said nothing, and turned his head to watch the game.

"snort."

Hibbert thought his words were effective, he snorted proudly and turned his head.

The Heat could only count on Wade to step up, and Wade also scored 4 points in a row, withstanding the pressure.

However, Collison scored 7 points in a row under Chalmers' defense, and also assisted Qi Tian to hit a jumper, leading the team to a 9-4 run and expanding the lead.

The Heat had no choice but to replace Bosh in advance. Bosh scored inside and narrowed the point difference.

"34-28."

The Heat did not relax their vigilance and directly replaced James in the next round.

"7 minutes and 15 seconds, a good game."

Vogel looked at the remaining time in the first half and requested a substitution, replacing Hibbert.

The two teams fell into a scoring drought for more than a minute, and then replaced all their main players at the same time halfway through the second quarter.

"Well played."

When Collison and Qi Tian came off the court, the Pacers still maintained a 6-point advantage.

"It's up to us next."

Granger encouraged his substitute teammates, then high-fived his teammates on the court one by one, and came to the free throw line.