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There are more people who are optimistic about the Bulls winning, and most of those who hope that the Wizards will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals are sentimental people.

The Wizards' style of play doesn't attract many fans. They rely on more offensive points and physical strength to win. Entering the playoffs, no one can average 20 points per game.

Looking back at the Bulls, even Jordan's son is now a Tracy McGrady fan and has his poster hanging at home.

After the first game of the regular season between the two sides, Jordan gave the sneakers to Tracy McGrady, autographed with the phrase "Enjoy the challenge, good luck and good health." This is not only a kind of favor and appreciation, but also like the sympathy between heroes.

On May 14, the Wizards' home court was full, but the atmosphere was not as good as other teams. Even though the Wizards played well on the field, when they returned to the home court, the fans were neither uniformly dressed nor in high spirits. On the contrary, some Bulls fans who poured in were very conspicuous.

In an interview, Yang Rui said that the Wizards are not the Devil's home court and he is a little dissatisfied with the atmosphere of the home team. This is the second round of the playoffs, and the voice of the fans is really important to the performance of the home team. But unless there is a wonderful dunk, the big guys at home will not applaud more than three times, and they seem to only watch the fourth quarter.

In order to change this situation, Yang Rui suggested that Jeff Hornacek not wear a suit and sit on the player's bench in casual clothes.

After Hornacek arrived at the scene, he asked: "I changed my clothes, so don't show off. Why do you think I am the reason why the fans don't shout and cheer? What's the use of changing clothes?"

"I think it's useful. My buddy Tom came to watch the game that day. He was sitting across from you a little far away. He thought you were George W. Bush the whole game. Maybe the fans couldn't let go because of this."

"..." Hornacek covered his face with one hand.

CCTV5 broadcast the game live. Before the game, in order to attract fans, it played highlights of Tracy McGrady's wonderful goals.

Zhang Lili looked at the highlights and sighed: "T-Mac jumped too high. Others dunked and his head was flat against the frame. When he shot a pull-up jumper, his head was almost flat against the frame."

Who can block the shot? "

Xu Jicheng smiled and said: "Now McGrady is more like Jordan's successor than Carter. Not only can he score high points, but he also plays very beautifully."

McGrady has taken the pull-up jump shot to its extreme. Bell and Hamilton's close defense is of no use. People less than two meters tall can't even close their eyes when they jump. Jordan and Maggette's main defenders will be passed by him. The only one who can put pressure on McGrady is Gerald Wallace.

At this time, the Wizards management was particularly fortunate to have acquired Wallace in the summer trade. He is very comprehensive on the defensive end, with strength, speed, and jumping. He is a player who can guard positions 1 to 5 and never lacks enthusiasm.

After the warm-up the players came out. Wizards starting lineup: David Wesley, Hamilton, Maggette, Marshall, Leonard.

Bulls starting lineup: Lynch Hunter, Tracy McGrady, Artest, Brand, Lonnie Baxter.

Brand jumped the ball past Leonard and the game was on.

The Bulls attacked and the ball was handed to McGrady. The Wizards are in a 122 zone defense formation. Wesley, Hunter, and the other four people shrink into the penalty area and defend alone on the outside.

McGrady faced Hamilton on the right, pulled up a three-pointer, and hit the first shot. 0 to 3.

D'Antoni sat next to Yang Rui and asked with some worry: "If we don't arrange for someone to take special care of McGrady, what if his hands feel hot today?"

"Then let him get 50 points to prevent others from dying. What we have to do in the early stage is to consume his energy and withstand it." Yang Rui said with a smile.

Yang Rui's confidence comes from his vision. He firmly believes that McGrady is already strong on the outside but strong on the inside. No matter how strong he is, his staying power is not enough.

While Thibodeau allowed McGrady to dominate the playoffs, hidden dangers had already been laid. McGrady played too much time. He averaged 43 minutes per game in the playoffs. He usually only took a break in the second quarter and played the entire second half.

In Yang Rui's previous life, Tracy McGrady led the Magic against the Pistons. After leading 3-1, he lost interest. Prince restricted him with single defense and became famous. Although he had a back injury at the time, physical strength was also a factor.

Now, McGrady has played one more game than Yang Rui in his previous life, and his fatigue is evident when he comes on the court.

The tactics arranged by Yang Rui were even more prepared for Tracy McGrady. Maggette is strong, Thibodeau asked Artest to defend, and McGrady had to defend Hamilton.

Maggette's appearance can also limit Artest's air cuts and counterattacks. The Wizards suffered a loss in this area before, and it is suitable for strong men to defend strong men.

When the Wizards attacked, Hamilton kept running and no one was covering him. Wesley played a pick-and-roll with Leonard in the middle, attacking with the ball, attracting Brand to change defense and pass the ball to the middle. Leonard didn't shoot and supported him. Find teammates.

Marshall also started running with Baxter and cooperated without covering.

This kind of movement is difficult to create openings, and it is not misplaced. Few coaches arrange it this way, which wastes the players' energy in vain. Yang Rui's arrangement for beating the bull is a trump card.

Hamilton ran directly, and McGrady had to follow when no one was changing defense. How long can a person with spondylitis compete with a person with unlimited physical strength for a marathon? How long can the physical strength last?

Baxter is a heavy inside man weighing 117 kilograms. He looks fat based on his body shape and has poor running ability. Marshall is still at his peak. He has been training with the Jazz for two years and his playing style is fierce.

With 24 seconds almost gone, Leonard passed the ball to Marshall, who had stunned Baxter and made a jump shot from outside the right three-point line, returning a three-pointer. 3 to 3.

The Bulls attacked, McGrady took the ball and took two steps, but failed to get rid of Hamilton, and lobbed the ball to Brand on the left.

The Wizards players blocked the penalty area. Brand singled out Leonard in the low post and turned around to the baseline but failed to get away. After all, he is only 203cm tall and Leonard is 213cm. It is difficult to take action without passing people, so he distributed the ball to the outside.

Hunter relied on Baxter's screen to get rid of Wesley to catch the ball. Marshall stood one and a half steps away in front of him. Hunter did not shoot, nor dared to break through with the ball, and passed to Baxter.

Wesley chased the defender and Marshall retreated, giving the Bulls no chance for a misplaced single.

Baxter passed the ball to Brand, and Laettner also defended it and interfered near the penalty area. Brand turned around and missed the rebound, and Leonard grabbed the rebound.

In the Wizards position battle, Wesley slowly led the half court and controlled the rhythm. No one came up to double-team. He did not pass the ball and protected his teammates with his back.

Hamilton and Marshall followed their usual practice routes, running non-stop without looking for cover. Wesley passed the ball to Marshall first, and the latter passed to Hamilton, but there was still no chance to make a shot. Hamilton passed the ball to the center again.

Before 24 seconds ran out, Leonard received the ball from an air cut and used his height advantage to face Brand for a throw. The ball bounced out of the frame and Artest grabbed the rebound.

Although the defense was down, Yang Rui's tactics gave the Bulls a headache. Thibodeau saw his intentions clearly, but this was a conspiracy and was difficult to deal with.

The Raptors, rebuilt in 1999, eliminated the defending champion Knicks with their running position and physical advantage. In 2000 and 2002, they beat the Lakers to death, and now the Wizards want to beat the Bulls to death.

Thibodeau discussed countermeasures with the assistant coach. Zone defense is a lazy method, but in the first game, the Wizards broke the zone defense. Jordan did not play, and the Wizards had no shortage of pitchers!

When the Bulls attacked, McGrady broke through with the ball but Hamilton passed it to Artest in the right corner. The latter feinted and then broke through. It was not so easy to attack Maggette with strength, and the ball was distributed again.

After several passes, Hunter's outside jumper missed, with a poor touch. Marshall grabbed the rebound and held it in his arms, and the rhythm slowed down again.

ps: Some content has been modified in the previous chapter, and Kidd has been in the game for a while. It's normal for Carter not to make the third team. He is eighth in the Eastern Conference. The team barely made the playoffs, and his statistics are not as good as Pierce's.

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