Build a Dream Dynasty

Entering the no-pressure schedule earlier, Stevens used the game to practice tactics, and his intention to target the Celtics and Heat became more obvious. Especially Whiteside, who was obviously reused by Stevens in the next game.

The Heat's internal strength is average, the big Z is too old, Haslem is too short, Joel Anthony is too weak, Whiteside's height, wingspan and athletic ability should have some effect, and the Celtics have left Perkins The inside line mainly relies on several veterans. Similarly, using Whiteside may have a miraculous effect. In addition, out of consideration for the future of the team, Whiteside's priority is higher than that of Yi Jianlian.

For the Knicks, it was D'Antoni who persuaded the boss Dolan after all. Under his control, the Knicks began to poke and poke. The home game is okay, but in the away game, Anthony’s hip is tense today, and Stoudemire’s stomach hurts tomorrow. It’s not a strong team in itself, and the team’s desire to fight is not very strong. The Knicks’ record is walking towards the eighth place in the Eastern Conference The latter moved closer, but it allowed the Nets to secure the sixth position in the Eastern Conference ahead of schedule.

For the Celtics, after being widened to three games by the second-ranked Heat, they basically gave up hope of chasing. After one season's campaign, the Celtics with a seriously aging lineup are the most in need of recovery before the playoffs, and the Celtics don't need to pick opponents. Among the bottom four opponents in the Eastern Conference, no matter how the Knicks There are also Anthony and Stoudemire sitting there, no matter how good George is, he is still a first-year rookie, playing the Nets, which is very good.

There are still ten games in the season, but among the top eight teams, four of them have already been roughly ranked (Bulls, Heat, Celtics, Nets), and the two groups of playoffs (Celtics vs. Nets, Magic Eagles) are also almost inseparable, this phenomenon is really rare.

After March, there are 8 games left in the regular season. Although the Nets' 40 wins and 34 losses have not locked a playoff spot, they are ahead of the 76ers who are ninth in the Eastern Conference with 5 wins. If you lose all the games, you don't need to worry too much about being caught up by the 76ers.

The rest is the final finishing work of the regular season in April, and the Nets' first opponent in April is the 76ers, one game behind the eighth Pacers in the Eastern Conference.

The teams on the fringes of the playoffs play the most desperately, and everyone knows this. The word lottery champion seems to be an encouragement, but it is indeed an out-and-out humiliation from a business perspective. From the very beginning of the game, the 76ers showed a fighting spirit that far surpassed that of the Nets. Iguodala let go of his pride as a "predecessor" and his status as the "first brother" of the 76ers, and made up his mind to trade with George on the outside. George used the pick-and-roll to get rid of him, and he went around the screen to block. When George ran without the ball, Iguodala always followed him. Even when George picked up a defensive rebound under the screen of Lopez, Iguodala had to be blocked Godara's entanglement.

"Is this the intensity of the playoffs?"

Not only Iguodala alone, but the entire 76ers team is in such a desperate posture today. The old captain Brand, who has returned from injury, seems to have returned to his peak years in the Clippers. His stature, super long wingspan, and solid offensive skills have kept the Nets' inside line deflated.

Facing such an opponent, the Nets can't afford to go head-to-head. There is no great conflict of interest between the two teams. The outcome of this game is not particularly important to the Nets, just to ensure the health of the players. The arrangement of Coach Stevens is also the same. Under the condition of ensuring that the defensive formation is not chaotic and the offensive tactics are rehearsed as usual, some reservations are appropriate. The premise is not to get hurt.

However, in this game, the action of the desperate 76ers was really too big. In the first half of the game alone, the 76ers sent 4 offensive fouls, all of which were elbows without exception.

Just this, it also includes a lot of moves that are obviously big, but because the Nets players evaded in time, they didn't hit anyone with a swing, and the referee didn't blow the number of times.

At halftime, the 76ers led by 12 points 56:44.

"What's the matter, Brook?" Jeremy Lin was the last to get up when he was supposed to get up and go back to the locker room, but found that Lopez hadn't even stood up.

"I was bumped by Brand before, and now this side hurts badly." Brook Lopez looked distressed, looking very painful.

"OMG!" Jeremy Lin scratched his head, and quickly stopped other teammates. Soon, the team doctor rushed over, and everyone helped Lopez lie down on the ground for examination.

Seeing that the team was about to enter the playoffs, they put in some effort in this game, but the injury was still not avoided. The whole Nets team stared at the team doctor, begging him to say "no serious problem".

"It looks like a rib is injured. I'm not sure if there is a fracture. I have to go to the hospital to take an X-ray to find out." The answer given by the team doctor Bi Oscar made Stevens a little uncomfortable. This blow was too great.

"Fuck, these bastards didn't come to play today." George said angrily. He also suffered from dark losses in today's game.

"Calm down, what's the use of getting angry with them now!" Stevens taught, "Don't say anything, kicking them out of the playoffs is better than anything else! Everyone, go back to the locker room first!"

Lopez returned to the locker room with the support of Yi Jianlian and Anderson, while the team doctor took the time to contact the NBA officials and arranged for Lopez to go to the designated hospital for examination and treatment.

Baynes replaced Lopez who left the field and appeared in the starting center position.

In terms of the role of both ends of the court, Baynes is not as good as Lopez, and he is not even the best among the insiders on the bench. But at this time, the two points that the Nets urgently need to continue, happen to be what he can provide. One is the pick-and-roll ability, generous frame, and strong body, so that Baynes has the best pick-and-roll effect in the Nets. Another point is that the Australians are both savage and insidious. Facing this crazy 76ers team, when necessary, the Nets need to use violence to control violence.

The news of Lopez's departure was heard by the 76ers in the locker room. Of course, neither the perpetrator Brand nor the other players will feel that they have any problems. On the court, what accidents did you have?

Then Brand and Iguodala enjoyed the surprise that Baynes brought them. After grabbing the defensive rebound, Baynes lowered the ball to protect Iguodala's groin with an elbow, and the painful brother squatted down with his stomach in his arms.

Maybe it was because they planned to blow the home whistle to the end, or maybe they knew that the Nets were unreasonable. The referee directly whistled Baynes for a technical foul and warned the Nets players, and if they made a big move, they would be expelled directly.

These guys almost ruined a national live broadcast against the Lakers! Of course the referee has to be very careful.

However, after such a call, the referee did not dare to blatantly cover up the 76ers.