NBA: This flower path is a bit strong

At the end of the first quarter, the Hawks led the Raptors by 7 points with a score of 34:27!

This was something that many people did not expect.

The Raptors' efficiency was not low. Except for a few blocked shots, they basically scored all the other shots.

For example, Hanamichi made 5 of 7 shots and scored 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in the first quarter.

Das also made 3 of 6 shots from the outside and scored 8 points and 2 assists.

Although Doug Christie did not score much, he contributed 2 steals in the first quarter.

But it seems that Steve Smith does not seem to be affected by the defensive routine of the [Scalpel].

"Just like Hasegawa and Mitsui!"

"Once the shooter's touch is up, it is difficult to suppress it!"

Mito Yohei seemed to remember the reason why he secretly practiced three-pointers in the gym.

"Continuous three-point rain is also one of the most attractive ways to attract fans and boost morale!"

"Hanmichi, it's dangerous!"

As if Mito Yohei said, in the second quarter, Steve Smith of the Hawks completely took on the role of the team's firepower attacker.

In the second quarter, he made 6 of 8 shots, including 5 three-pointers.

The gap between the Raptors and the Hawks widened further.

Seeing the 13-point difference, Hanamichi had no good solution for a while.

After all, it is really difficult for this outside player who shoots three-pointers to rush out in time.

Unlike the regular season, he played more in the penalty area against the Hawks in the playoffs.

You can help defend against Mutombo and rush outside the three-point line in time. That kind of scene only appears in "Basketball Fire"!

After the second quarter, according to the pre-match arrangement, Doug Christie, as a defensive pioneer, was to take a break.

But unexpectedly, he stood up unexpectedly and asked to lead the substitute lineup to chase points with Hanamichi.

"Three-pointers are the easiest way to chase points!"

"I will use practical actions to tell the league that I am also one of the best three-point shooters!"

A three-point rain belonging to Doug Christie is coming!

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In the last 10 years of the 20th century, the golden age of basketball was full of ups and downs, and three-pointers were far from being as popular as they are today.

It is more often an alternative plan on the tactical board, rather than a core weapon that dominates the rhythm of the game.

This is closely related to the rules of the league at that time.

It can be said that in any sport, what kind of skills and tactics athletes adopt often depends on the changes in the rules!

For basketball, the rules are more conducive to the performance of outside players and encourage offense, so the functions of "guards" and "two-way guards" on the court will be fully liberated!

After experiencing the three storms of rule revisions in 2004, 2010, and 2015, the current NBA has become a game style that completely advocates "offense"!

Various eye-catching and dazzling offensive methods; from beginning to end, the smooth and fluent wonderful offensive and defensive confrontation can stimulate the audience's adrenaline!

In this case, most teams in the league will of course adopt offensive tactics. Whether they can enter the playoffs or win the championship is another matter.

If the team still doesn't play well, no audience buys it, and even the tickets can't be sold, then most of the team owners who aim to make profits will have to change people!

But in the 1990s, the rules at this time were more inclined to defense, and the rules of physical fouls were not even introduced. The referee's cover-up such as body hair whistles and Tianlong Eight Steps without whistles was even more a fantasy!

The restrictions of defensive players on offensive players are the greatest in history!

In this case, it is difficult to survive by relying solely on shooting, especially three-point shooting with a relatively lower hit rate!

But it cannot be said that there were no good three-point shooters in the 1990s.

Like Reggie Miller, who spent his whole life in the Pacers; the previously mentioned three-point shooting percentage holder, the future headmaster of the Golden State Kindergarten, Steve Kerr; the man that the Purple and Gold Lakers could not get, Ray Allen; and Steve Smith, who showed his skills in this game.

Compared with the above players, Doug Christie, who is known for his defensive skills, has a good three-point shot, but no one expects him to make a contribution with three-point shots.

It was in such a situation that Doug Christie exploded!

In the third quarter, facing the substitute players of the Hawks, Doug Christie came up with an unreasonable three-pointer [face shot].

As mentioned earlier, Doug Christie, who is 198cm tall, is not considered short at the No. 2 position.

And now, he and Hanamichi led the substitute lineup to play at the No. 1 position.In other words, he is 10cm taller than the Hawks' backup point guard Eldridge Recas!

This height is enough for Doug Christie to use [Face Shot] as a regular weapon.

Especially with a little bully under the basket, Hanamichi, in the paint, rebounds are more secure.

In just 5 minutes on the court, Doug Christie made 7 crazy shots and hit 4 three-pointers.

The three shots that didn't go in were also grabbed by Hanamichi on the frontcourt rebounds and scored on the second attack.

In other words, during this period, the Raptors' offense was 100% real hits!

Everyone is not surprised by Hanamichi's performance. After all, he is young, but the strength of this boss is beyond doubt!

But Doug Christie's performance is obviously abnormal!

In the past, scoring 16 points in a game was considered to be up to standard. In these 5 minutes, he scored 12 points. Those who don't know would think it was [crazy hands]!

And looking at this performance and offensive desire on the court, it is obviously far from over!

Hawks head coach Lenny Wilkens did not immediately replace Steve Smith, but instead replaced him with Mookie Blaylock.

He hoped that he could control the offensive rhythm of the second team and not let the Raptors easily counterattack fast break, especially the unconventional tactics of counterattack three-point fast break.

And in the following time, he called timeouts from time to time, not to help his players recover their physical strength, nor to explain any tactics, but simply to disrupt Doug Christie's shooting rhythm and destroy his state!

This can be said to be a move applicable to all pitchers!

When the opponent's player is in a hot hand, immediately call a timeout to disrupt the opponent's rhythm, the effect is tantamount to pouring a basin of cold water!

Next, there is no need to specifically target anything, the opponent's hand will naturally cool down, and the hit rate will also decrease.

But what coach Lenny Wilkens did not expect was that Doug Christie tonight had a bit of the feeling of G6 soup.

[Scalpel] and [Nervous Knife] are only separated by a wall!