basketball never sleeps

Chapter 142 It’s still the same smell!

The successive introduction of various honors has pushed the popularity of the playoffs to the forefront.

Compared with "boring" competitions, the majority of melon-eating people still prefer to discuss these tangible honors.

News media in various places are also well aware of what traffic code is, and find various "objective" angles to complain about their own players who are not on the list, or who are ranked lower on the list.

Especially those teams that reached the second round of the playoffs but had very few players on the team.

Among the four teams in the second round of the Eastern Conference, except for the Heat, who are favorites to win the championship, only Ben has made the All-NBA team, and he is only a third team.

Don't think that Big Ben will be satisfied if he is selected as the Pistons. On the contrary, the media in Detroit are the most noisy.

When the Pistons won the championship last year, grassroots was still a complimentary term, but after grassroots has proven its strength, it would be rude to be called grassroots.

In addition, Mo Wen, the sixth player from the original team, has entered the second team. They are still the favorites to win this year and only have one third team. Is this reasonable?

"I think the selection of awards cannot only rely on data. Data cannot truly quantify a player's strength. If you don't believe it, we will win again this year to prove it." Billups said confidently in front of the camera.

"We don't doubt that the Pistons can break through the second round, but are you really confident that you can beat the Heat? You only won one of the four games in the regular season. Do you think you have any advantages?

asked the reporter holding the microphone.

Billups answered without much pause: "Unity and tenacity are our strengths. Believe me, no team in the entire league is more united than the Pistons. We were able to win against the Lakers last year and we can win against the Heat this year."

, there’s no problem with that.”

"But as far as I know, the Knicks management team contacted Coach Larry Brown privately some time ago. We also heard from other Pistons insiders that Coach Brown will not coach the Pistons again next season.

When the most important head coach wants to leave, do you think you will still be as united as before?"

Tuqiong saw that the reporter who was interviewing Billups did not act according to common sense. He took out the news he didn't know where he got it from and stabbed him in the heart without warning.

After hearing the news, the smile on Billups' face suddenly froze.

There have been rumors that the old man will leave after this season, but everyone just took the rumors as a joke.

However, when this kind of thing came out from the media, the reporter still sounded so sure, which means... this thing is probably true!

On the surface, Billups could still keep smiling and thinking, but under the camera, he clenched his fists.

This old guy, no, he's an old bastard...how dare he do that!

If it is during the offseason, it doesn't matter what Larry Brown does. He can go wherever he likes. That is his freedom. Some people may be reluctant to let go, but in the final analysis, it will not have a particularly big impact on the team.

But now in the critical period of the playoffs, everyone is fighting hard in front of the stage, but you are contacting other teams privately to prepare for job-hopping. No matter whether it is intentional or not, no matter how you explain it, this is

An act of betrayal.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Billups still spoke in front of the camera to defend Larry Brown. It wasn't that he trusted Larry Brown, but that the team's apparent unity must be maintained.

"This is false news. Coach Brown is not in good health and may consider taking a rest, but he will never abandon Detroit. That's it."

Without waiting for the reporter to ask any more questions, he looked back at the press officer and signaled that the interview was over for the day.

Then, without waiting for the press officer to speak, he stood up and left, heading towards the Pistons general manager's office.

He wanted to go to Dumas and find out what the bastard old man was thinking about doing such a thing at this time.

···

"Shaq, are you sure you don't want to try that free throw posture? It's a bit ugly and a bit girly, but it works. If your free throw shooting percentage can be increased by 20%, you will definitely kick the Pacers' butts to pieces.

of."

On the sidelines, after grabbing the basketball that O'Pang smashed into the frame, Mo Wen sincerely suggested to him.

He only hit 13 of 30 shots from the free throw line. Mo Wen couldn't shoot such a meager shooting percentage even if he tied up two fingers with one hand.

O'Fatty rolled his eyes and curled his lips. Even if he was a dead man and made 1 of 9 free throws, he still wouldn't use that legendary shooting posture to take a single free throw.

During his more than ten years of career, almost every coach and every trainer would give him this kind of advice, but he always put it in one ear and out the other.

The underhand shot is also known as the legendary "urinal pot". It has long been proven that it can significantly increase the free throw shooting percentage. In the season when Zhang Dashuai averaged 50 points per game, he used the "urinal pot" free throw shot.

Kerbary's teammate George Johnson even doubled his free throw percentage by carrying a urinal.

But, compared to data, Aopang, who is already in his thirties, still values ​​face more.

Aopang: Don't listen, don't listen, the bastard is chanting sutras.

Mo Wen looked at Ao Pang's determined look, smiled, and stopped trying to persuade him.

Under normal circumstances, he would definitely not give such a thankless suggestion, but the Heat are really not that stable in the next round.

The Pacers are very strong. Last year, they won 62 games even though Reggie Miller and Tinsley had defensive holes in their two outside starting lineups. This year, after introducing Stephen Jackson, who has better defense, their defensive ability has improved even more.

Up a level.

The Pacers, who did not suffer extensive suspensions due to the battle at the Palace of Auburn Hills and were missing Artest, averaged only 90.5 points per game this season, ranking third in the league, second only to the Spurs and Pistons.

After the NH rules were introduced, Stern even cried when he could maintain this kind of defensive intensity despite giving up a dpoy.

Stern: You are amazing and noble!

At present, the returning Artest may still need to further adjust with the team on offense, but on the defensive end, his skills are not unfamiliar.

Against the Pacers, the only one with the absolute advantage for the Heat is O'Fatty, but there is a big risk in letting O'Fatty, who has just recovered from his injury, be the main offensive point.

It is not a good idea to continue to use Wade as the main attacker. Jackson, who is facing him, did not get the title of "Martial Saint" like in his previous life, but this does not affect his nature as a ruthless person. In his early years, he also started from a low level.

Coming into the league, his offensive efficiency was mediocre. He was able to win the appreciation of Popovich and Larry Bird successively because of his ruthless and decisive defense.

Jackson is not as bad as Bowen, but defensive moves other than useless ones are not a problem for him.

Wade has not been injured so far, but that does not mean that there is no risk of injury. Mo Wen remembers that in history, it was because of Wade's injury that the Heat lost this year's Eastern Conference Finals.

With Mo Wen's presence, Wade's offensive pressure will not be as great as before, but averaging 27 points per game is not something he can score just by walking around.

A little analysis will tell you that this series will not be easy.

The Heat are having a headache on how to break through the Pacers' defense, and the Pacers are also having a headache on how to limit the performance of the Trident, oh no, it's now called the "Big Three".

At the end of his peak, O'Brien still had an almost unsolvable inside problem, and the outside combination of Mo Wen and Wade was rated as the strongest outside combination in the league by major media after sweeping the Nets troika in the first round.

With the strongest internal and external offense currently in service, coupled with excellent forward defense, even the most confident Larry Bird only dares to claim that the two teams are 50-50.

"Look here, Mo likes to set a fake screen at a 45° position outside the three-point line to induce the defender to pursue or switch defenses. If you give up on following up and pressing in order to predict the defense, he will seize the opportunity and follow up.

Step back and shoot a three-pointer..."

Before going to Miami, Carlisle was still working overtime for Artest, telling him on the tactical board the key points that Artest needed to pay attention to when defending Mo Wen.

Yawn~

Artest clasped his scalp and bit his lip, trying to use various small movements to force himself to cheer up. He tried hard, but for some reason, no matter how hard he concentrated, it was difficult to imprint the content of Carlisle's speech in his mind.

In just a few minutes, his eyes experienced three changes:

Tangle - pain - sluggishness (wisdom)

It's like the college student sitting in the middle position in a high-level mathematics class - he doesn't want to fail, but his ability is limited.

Carlisle, who thought he had spoken thoroughly, swallowed to moisten his dry throat and turned to look at Artest.

"Do you understand and remember what I said?"

Hearing the word "understand", Artest's soaring soul was suddenly pulled back, and he nodded hurriedly in response:

"Understand, understand, understand, remember."

Unlike Jim Carrey, who lives his life by exaggerating and nonsensical expressions, Carlisle wears a poker face all year round and rarely sees him with other expressions, but he still felt a little embarrassed when he saw the sparkling corners of Artest's mouth.

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Carlisle took three deep breaths to calm his restless heart.

Forget it, at least this idiot is willing to sit down and listen to him, so it's not like there's no progress at all.

"Hey, you, I just mentioned a total of 7 points, which ones do you remember?"

Artest scratched Lian, thought for a long time, and gave Carlisle an awkward yet polite smile.

"Uh... should we try our best to avoid death?"

Carlisle pursed his lips and was silent for two seconds. He looked up at Artest and said quietly:

"Speaking of which, which place do you prefer, Minnesota or Toronto?"

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Before the game, O'Brien called Miller and asked if the Pacers fans wanted to hang out together before the game. He arranged a full treat and had no other ideas. He just wanted to take the Pacers brothers to experience the customs and customs of Miami.

But before the Pacers coaching staff could take action, Miller rejected it on behalf of the entire Pacers without even thinking about it.

Miller, who still plays basketball in the old days, does not have the kind of harmonious concept of later generations, that is, hello, me, hello, everyone.

At least in Miller's eyes, an opponent is an opponent and an enemy.

It's true on the court, and it's true off the court.

There is no such thing as attending an opponent's party or wedding after a game.

Moreover, Miller himself is very aware of how unpopular he is.

Just because of his big mouth, not to mention friends, the next life and the next life will be almost overdrawn by him.

Ao Pang's intention to suck out their yang energy was too obvious. Not only did he fail to call them out, but he also aroused the vigilance of the entire Pacers team.

I only drink mineral water, and I only eat food from hotels that I have signed a contract with.

It was not until May 9th, during the warm-up phase of the game, that the players from the two teams completed their first offline meeting.

But what the Heat players didn't expect was that Artest gave them a meeting gift just after they met.

duang~duang~duang~

There is no exact number of people, but many people think he did it on purpose.

After dozens of shots, most of them hit the basket. The basket must be calibrated again before the game.

O'Pang, who was practicing free throws on the other side, laughed. He really didn't expect that besides Ben, there was someone stronger than him in the league.

Artest, on the other hand, did not receive any influence from the outside world and continued to practice shooting.

It wasn't until Mo Wen passed by him that he stopped and turned his head to look at Mo Wen.

He smiled innocently and looked like a harmless older child.

Mo Wen nodded politely with a smile. After walking this distance, his smile relaxed and he knitted his brows together.

Other Heat players may let down their guard against Artest because of his poor shooting form, but Mo Wen won't.

With dungeon experience and information from past lives, he knew exactly what kind of person Artest was.

You really can't let down your guard against him just because he's tough.

He is different from a certain allin player who calls himself "Black Mamba" but is actually "Mangshan Iron Head".

Although Artest, this beast, looks silly, he is not stupid at heart.

Because of his mania, he often has moments when he is on top, but when he is awake and unable to attack, he will focus most of his energy on defense.

In Artest's record in the previous generation, his career single-game irons list and steals list overlapped in many games.

The game kicked off with the cheers and cheers of Heat fans.

Heat starting lineup: Ou Pang, Haslem, Rasul, Wade, Mo Wen;

Pacers starting lineup: Foster, O'Brien, Artest, Jackson, Tinsley;

Two O'Neals jumped the ball, and O'Neal, who weighed only 3/4 of O'Neal's weight, hit the basketball first without any suspense.

Artest curled his lips when he saw this scene. Only at this time can Xiao Ao have a sense of existence.

Despite his disdain, he was still very active and quickly pressed forward with the team.

After Pacers point guard Tinsley got the ball, he was stopped by Wade before he could advance far.

Seeing that the advancement was blocked, Tinsley decisively took the ball and passed it to Xiao Ou on the wing behind him.

Ou stopped at the elbow area and held the ball with his back, feeling Haslem's defense behind him. He did not choose to attack on his own, but made a pivot to scan the Pacers players running around.

Both Bird and Carlisle are very good at coaching teams without superstars.

The tactics they design are generally not very complicated, let alone sophisticated, but they are more stable.

The tactics currently implemented by the Pacers seem to be running around in disorder, but in fact they are conducting a large number of off-ball screens and pick-and-rolls.

Unlike the Heat, who have a clear distinction between the main attacker and the tool man, the Pacers are not so divided. Everyone may be the initiator of the offense in every round.

What is surprising is that Artest turned out to be the first person to run out of space.

Looking at the position one step inside the three-point line, Xiao Ou hesitated for half a second before passing the ball.

Mo Wen, who was closest to Artest, chose to switch defense without hesitation.

Before Artest could start dribbling quickly, he bumped into Mo Wen.

hiss--

hiss--

After a brief contact, the two of them took half a step back.

Unexpectedly, after not seeing it for a year, it still smells the same!

It’s really not that I’m lazy and don’t want to update more. You may not believe it when I tell you. Now I can’t code a thousand words an hour. I can also be good at it. I can write faster, lay out the data, count the honors, and describe some psychology. In one sentence

I stir-fried it three times, but I don’t know why I couldn’t put down the pen because I felt like I wasn’t writing a novel.

From the beginning, I wanted to imitate Tu Fu’s style and write the book in a refreshing way.

But this book has good results, and I don’t want to be too shabby and regret everyone’s subscription money.

As you can see, after it was put on the shelves, I haven't put out the protagonist's data that can be used to describe a lot of words (I will post pictures later if necessary). When writing songs before, I only reported the song title and did not include the lyrics. I guess there are many places that can be used for information.

This is also the reason why I often get stuck.

Speaking of which, I also have a big problem. The early planning is not in place. Many plot arrangements are relatively rough and there are few foreshadowings. As a result, I am stumbling now. I can only use small plots and not large plots. This is also the reason why I write slowly now.

important reasons.

(End of chapter)