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Averaged 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 steals per game, shooting 38.3% from the field, and 33.2% from the three-point range.

This is the number Battier has put up with the Grizzlies this season!

The basic data is barely passable, but the data when it comes to efficiency are all terrible. This is Battier's dilemma and the Grizzlies' current embarrassment.

After Gasol was injured, no one on the Grizzlies team could absorb the ball, and no one on the team could handle the ball smoothly under the pressure from the opponent. A "team-oriented" player like Battier would not be able to play in such a chaotic system.

In a team like this, it is difficult to perform, especially on the offensive end. It is really difficult.

In the first game of the season, the Grizzlies relied on Varrick's tip-in to defeat the Timberwolves, who were determined to defeat the Timberwolves. Then they lost five games in a row, losing to their opponents by an average of 18 points per game. The team was miserable.

Considering that 2007 is the most promising draft year in recent years, the Grizzlies should quickly adjust their strategy for the season, from "play first and see, wait for Gasol to come back and then hit the playoffs" to "play badly.

Fighting for Oden".

Think back to 10 years ago, when David Robinson was injured, the Spurs made a terrible decision. They even held back David Robinson, who was obviously recovered from his injury, and beat Duncan, and then started the "Odd Dynasty" around Duncan.

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"Back then, Bobo won three championships with Duncan. It wasn't a problem for me, Jerry Benwei, to win the championship with Oden. I just lost a few games to him first, then backhanded him the No. 1 pick and made a fortune in silence."

If they decide to rebuild, then for the Grizzlies, Battier is one of the bargaining chips that can be traded in exchange for potential rookies and draft picks.

The Eagles have a great record, so the draft picks are definitely worthless, but there are still several young players in the team who can develop their potential. If we find an opportunity to join forces, we can really give it a try.

But, for a player like Battier, everyone knows his strength, and his trade value will not decline because of his "poor performance" at this stage. Compared with Ariza, CJ Miles will definitely need to come back with a bigger performance.

Just talk about the price.

Ke Yan put Battier at the top of his trade list and sent a message to Larry Sands to pay close attention to the Grizzlies' movements.

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After two days of rest, the Eagles returned to their home court to face the Celtics.

This is a game with a huge gap in strength. Before this game, the Hawks ranked second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, ranking behind the Orlando Magic only because of the relationship between victory and defeat.

The Celtics' record is 2 wins and 4 losses. The strength of the Celtics has been weakened year after year. The leadership ability of Pierce, the core of the team, has been questioned.

In fact, if you really want to say that the Celtics lineup is weak, it's not that bad.

In fact, players such as Perkins, Tony Allen, and Rondo, in the era of the Big Three, played around Garnett and quickly grew into immediate combat capabilities. And this fashion is in the Celtics, Alger

Ferson is also an insider with great potential.

It's just that young players really need to find their own development path as they grow. Obviously, Rivers can't help them for the time being.

With Garnett joining the Hawks, the Celtics have no chance to form the Big Three team in history. No one knows where these young people will go.

The progress of this game was as predicted by the media before the game. Pierce won with beautiful statistics, scored 3367 gorgeous statistics, and defeated Anthony Parker and Joe Johnson point-to-point;

The Eagles kept the victory alive. With their deep lineup, strong tactical execution and the superior strength of the players, they suppressed the Celtics and finally defeated their opponents 116:96.

Throughout the game, the Eagles firmly controlled the situation and gave the Celtics no hope of victory. This was a comfortable victory.

After the game, Paul easily scored 26 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Although he is only a sophomore, fans are not surprised by Paul scoring such data, just like Kobe Bryant scored 40,

If it were applied to other people, it would be something to write home about, but if it was applied to Kobe, everyone would just say "oh".

The next day, the Magic lost to the Lakers 101:107 at home. Howard scored a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds, but was restricted by Phil Jackson's "shark-killing tactics". He stood at the free throw line 17 times in the game, only

Hitting 7 goals, his weaknesses were clearly exposed.

The Magic not only lost the second game of the season, but also lost Howard's first "Player of the Week" in his career.

If he had a four-game winning streak, this award would have to go to Howard. But the golden statue was broken, and all that was left was to work on statistics. James won the "Player of the Week" by averaging 29 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists per game.

", In the fourth season of his career, James is moving towards higher goals!

On November 15th, the Hawks ushered in the first tough battle of the season, welcoming the Phoenix Suns at home!

Last season, the Suns' lineup underwent drastic changes. Three of the five starting players were replaced the previous season. Fortunately, Nash and Marion held the team's lower limit.

This season, the team welcomed the return of Stoudemire. The Suns have formed the strongest lineup of "Nash Bell Harrington and Marion Stoudemire" and are also regarded as strong contenders for the championship.

This game is also the Hawks' second national broadcast. Before the game, Mike Breen and Mark Jackson analyzed the game and agreed that Stoudemire's performance in front of Garnett will determine the outcome.

The essential.

Garnett is very obvious about Stoudemire's lack of back-up inside pressure, but with Nash's assistance, Stoudemire can get more opportunities.

At the same time, the Suns also have Marion as a connecting point in the pick-and-roll. His scoring ability is slightly weaker than Stoudemire, but if you ignore it, you will have to pay the price.

As for the Eagles, the main problem is the shortage of personnel caused by Diaw's injury. In addition to the starting inside line, whether Millsap can stand up from the bench and support the team's inside line is the key to the Eagles.

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"Darko, your role in this game is very crucial. In addition to helping your teammates fill positions, you must not be marginalized on the offensive end!" Ke Yan encouraged Milicic during the pre-match preparations.

"What do I need to do?" Milicic asked.

"Go inside more. Stoudemire's defensive habits are very poor, and the Suns' frame protection is not good. Even if you can't score the ball, you can effectively wear down their defense!" Ke Yan warned.

Without Diaw, Ke Yan had a headache. In the visiting team's locker room, D'Antoni also made targeted arrangements for the game, but he also had his troubles.

Last season, the team sent away Joe Johnson in a sign exchange and acquired Al Harrington. In this season full of injuries, Al Harrington filled the team's firepower gap with an average of 167 per game.

, became the team's second scorer, and made great contributions to the Suns reaching the Western Conference Finals!

This season, with Stoudemire's return, Harrington "returned" to the small forward position, and the problem was immediately exposed.

On the inside, Harrington won't suffer in confrontations, he has superior mobility, has the footwork to pull out to the outside for singles, and has a three-pointer that is not stable but you can't ignore; but when he returns to the small forward position, his advantages

Everything has turned into a disadvantage. Although he has an advantage in physical confrontation with most small forwards, the Suns did not give him the space to use his physical advantage in singles!

So far this season, Harrington's statistics have dropped to 116 per game, and his shooting percentage has also dropped to 41% and 28%. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has experienced a comprehensive decline. How to solve the compatibility issue between him and Stoudemire is also a matter for the Suns.

The key to the crown!

After the grand entrance ceremony, the Phillips Center became brightly lit. Ke Yan looked at D'Antoni not far away, and D'Antoni happened to be looking at him too. The two looked at each other, smiled, and then looked away.

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From each other's eyes, we can see the determination to win in each other's eyes.

"Because Diaw was injured in the game against the Magic, the Hawks have always had Milicic in the starting lineup in these games, and the same is true for this game. The Suns also continued to use the starting lineup they have used this season, Nash

, the lineup composed of Bell, Harrington, Marion, and Stoudemire has the strongest offensive power in the league. I believe it will be a passionate game..." Mike Breen introduced.

"Beep——"

With the referee's whistle, Garnett won the jump ball with Stoudemire, and the Hawks players quickly rushed to the frontcourt to launch the first offense.

Paul dribbled the ball into the frontcourt, came to a 45-degree angle on the right side, and lobbed the ball to Garnett in the low post. Then Paul returned to the top of the key, and Milicic came out to cover him. The three of them made a strong-side run without the ball.

Using tactics and cooperating with the running of weak-side Joe Johnson and Anthony Parker, except for Garnett, the other four players were moving, which affected the Suns' defense to the greatest extent.

However, D'Antoni made targeted arrangements for the Hawks' offense. Marion was misplaced to defend Joe Johnson, who was one of Joe Johnson's most taboo defenders; Al Harrington swung to the inside to face off against the Eagles.

Milicic is the weakest, he doesn't suffer in terms of strength or confrontation; Bell plays against Anthony Parker, and Nash comes to guard Paul.

There was no good opportunity to distribute the ball, so Garnett chose to attack Stoudemire in the low post. Garnett hit Stoudemire twice with his back, and faked a turn-over jump shot, attracting Stoudemire.

After I pounced to block the ball, I shifted my focus and gently hit the ball on the backboard. I then jumped up and completed a self-throw and self-pin! (2:0)

"Yes! kg easily broke through Stoudemire's defense, threw and dunked himself, and completed the score. In front of kg, Stoudemire's defense was still too immature." Mike Breen said.

Compared with the Suns' "misplaced defense", the Hawks only have two inside defenders who have exchanged defenders. Garnett is responsible for restricting Stoudemire, and Milicic is responsible for protecting the frame. If Marion makes a shot outside the penalty area,

A certain amount of space can be given.

Having just been raped by Garnett, Stoudemire was eager to get back on the court. However, Nash chose Harrington as the pick-and-roll target, mismatching Anthony Parker in singles. Nash relied on his skillful dribbling in the Hawks penalty area.

"Walking in the Garden", grabbed Garnett's attention and suddenly turned around and ran the ball into the air. Stoudemire understood it and caught the ball and dunked!

On the way back to defense, Stoudemire and Nash high-fived each other.

Paul came to the frontcourt with the ball and cooperated with Milicic in a fake pick-and-roll. When Harrington got blocked early, he sent a through ball. Milicic ran back to reach the basketball and went straight to the basket, attracting Stoudemire.

After the defense, the ball was passed to Garnett. Garnett, who was open under the basket, did not circle and smash into the basket like Stoudemire did, but directly hit the rebound into the basket...

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It seems to look even more sarcastic!

Stoudemire was not responsible for this goal. The main reason was that Harrington took a step forward in the pick-and-roll, but was missed by Paul and Milicic.

Looking back, the Suns' offense was still initiated by Nash. Marion caught the ball at the free throw line. Seeing that Milicic gave him a step of space, he shot directly from mid-range.

"Bang!" Milicic shouldered Harrington's charge from behind, made another fake pass to shake Stoudemire, and then pushed forward.

"..." After a series of poor starts, Stoudemire got a little carried away.

Paul advanced to half-court and handed the ball to Anthony Parker. Facing Bell's defense, Anthony Parker chose to charge head-on. Bell blocked his position and allowed Parker to fight, but failed to hold Parker back and was knocked out of space.

Parker then made a pull-up jump shot and hit! (6:2)

Returning to the NBA, Parker rarely had the opportunity to display his singles play. That is to say, he saw that the opponent was Bell, who was both taller and heavier than him, so he chose to play hard.

With the score behind, D'Antoni shouted two words of encouragement towards the court. Then, Nash used Marion's pick-and-roll to find an opportunity to train Milicic. After a heavy-shouldered fake move to open up the space, Nash steadily hit the mid-range ball.

Hit.(6:4)

In fact, Garnett had enough time to complete the assist defense on this ball. But Ke Yan intentionally reduced Garnett's assist defense tasks and focused on singles on the offensive end and pressing Stoudemire to death.

The Hawks attacked, Paul and Garnett played a high pick-and-roll. Paul accelerated and broke through Stoudemire's defense, attracted Marion's flanking attack, and passed the ball to the bottom corner. Joe Johnson made a successful strike!

Nash and Al Harrington played a pick-and-roll, and the Hawks flanked Nash, leaving room for Al Harrington to take a shot. The latter hit a three-pointer from the left corner where he is good at.

Marion successfully grabbed the offensive rebound, but Garnett blocked the second attack!

Whether it's Stoudemire or Marion, they are constantly frustrated when facing Garnett! It also makes D'Antoni, who once had a chance to get Garnett, a little dull.

In fact, the most ideal trade plan for the Timberwolves is to "Add Stoudemire" in exchange for Garnett. If the Suns are willing, it won't be the Hawks' turn. It's just that the team values ​​Stoudemire.

potential, I am only willing to trade with Marion.

McHale is not a fool, he still sees clearly the quality of Marion!

Garnett faced Stoudemire in isolation, easily used his steps to get past Stoudemire, and scored a layup. D'Antoni shook his head frequently on the sidelines.

If the Hawks are used as the imaginary opponent in the finals, the Suns still need to make some changes, especially adding an inside line!

Although the Suns maintained a good offensive efficiency, Stoudemire was pinned down by Garnett in the paint, and the team was still at a disadvantage.

In the 11th minute of the game, D'Antoni replaced Nash and allowed Barbosa to rush on the court. As a result, the Suns' situation became even more chaotic and the point difference was widened to double digits.

At the end of the first quarter, the Eagles led the Suns by 10 points, 42:32!

In fact, for most of the first quarter, the two teams were evenly matched, with a point difference of only 4 to 6 points. However, the moment Nash came off the court, the point difference quickly widened.

Teams with single-core engines have such hidden dangers!

But D'Antoni's overall thinking is indeed correct. The more single-core the team is, the more it must find ways to reduce the pressure on Nash. In the second quarter, the Suns sent out Banks, Barbosa, James Jones, and Harling.

In Kurt Thomas' lineup, Banks controls the ball and Barbosa is responsible for attacking.

Barbosa has made significant progress this season, especially in personal assault. He has fully utilized his advantage in speed. Don't let him organize and only let him lead the bench lineup to attack. In order to limit this, Ke Yan replaced Gibson.

In the lineup of Stevens, Hassell, Millsap and Mbenga, the first four players are mobile enough and can wait for Barbosa to rush in during the transition of offense and defense.

On the other hand, if Bobby Jackson doesn't play, the Eagles can't really open up the offense themselves. Even if the Suns' defense is mediocre with this formation, it's still difficult for the Eagles to score! This can be regarded as another form of "mutual harm."

Got it!

After two minutes of fighting each other, the Suns gradually gained the upper hand. Facing the junior Millsap, Harrington was finally able to display his singles ability. First, he played a post-up single in the low post and hit a turn-over jumper; then he used the relationship with Barbosa.

Use the pick and roll to find an open shot and score a mid-range shot.

Millsap has good impact, high enthusiasm for playing, and confrontation on the defensive end, but after all, he is young and does not have enough experience on the defensive end. It is more appropriate to put the fourth pick inside and slowly improve, but he will be responsible for the main rotation too early.

The position is indeed a heavy burden for him.

If it's a weak team, it's okay. The main lineup can take advantage and give it enough room for error. But if there's a dialogue between strong teams, the picture won't look good.

Five minutes into the second quarter, the point difference was gradually narrowed to 2 points. Mike Breen pointed out the Eagles' problem on the sidelines: "Unfortunately, Diaw's injury affected the regular rotation of the Eagles inside. Millsap

The inside line with Mbenga was a bit weak in such a duel. The advantage accumulated in the first quarter was reduced to only 2 points by the Suns. Kimi needs to make some adjustments!"

Mike Breen's words are more gentle. On the forum, fans watching the live broadcast have already greeted Millsap with all kinds of vulgar remarks.

Replacing Millsap, Ke Yan hugged his opponent's neck and encouraged: "You don't need to pay too much attention, the important thing is that you do what I asked you to do, and we will win!"

"Yeah, I know~" Millsap nodded and returned to the bench.