The Pistons' starting lineup is: Billups, Hamilton, Prince, Rasheed Wallace, Ben Wallace.
The Pacers' starting lineup is: Suhi, Artest, Miller, Jermaine O'Neal, Foster.
Both teams have strong lineups.
And everyone believes that this will be a war between iron and fire.
On the TNT TV channel, everyone can clearly see the anger and determination bursting out of the eyes of the players on both sides.
They all have reasons why they must defeat their opponents.
Foster and Rasheed Wallace stood on either side of the midline, and players on both sides omitted the pregame arc salute. This was considered unusual but made sense: the two teams had long been incompatible.
Before the start of the game, the referee specifically reminded both parties to pay attention to physical conflicts and defensive standards.
He has his work cut out for him tonight, and he has high expectations from the league.
The basketball was thrown into the sky at the same time as the whistle sounded. Foster and Wallace took off at the same time. Although Foster was white, his jumping ability was very strong. Su Xi often said to him: If I have your The jumping ability, I can dunk four or five baskets every night.
Snapped!
Foster slapped the basketball to Susie.
When Billups received the ball from Suhi, he tried to rush over and press.
This is his usual trick, in Chinese saying: If there are dates but there are no dates, hit two poles first.
Susie is obviously not a reckless and inexperienced point guard. Although he is young, he is also very strong. He raised his butt and not only resisted Billups, but also slyly bumped back hard.
Billups felt the 'joy' of Jessica being pushed into the bedside table.
The moment Billups stepped back, Susie launched a lightning offensive.
Su Xi's speed and explosive power, coupled with the super low center of gravity rhythm talent from the Smiling Assassin, he can perform a surgical operation in the penalty area for any team at any time.
He quickly got inside the three-point line...The Pistons' defense is a typical Larry Brown mentality, focusing on pressing the ball. So they are very good at guarding scorers like Kobe and Tracy McGrady. However, they often achieve half the result with half the effort against powerful assaulters. (Wade and James often break through their defenses. Although they are far from getting everything they want, they are basically self-sufficient.)
Su Xi lightning broke into the penalty area, and the Wallace brothers established a double defense mechanism.
They intended to lock Su Xi, but Su Xi used a beautiful turn to avoid the defense. He jumped up, saw that the defense was weak, and threw the basketball directly... Whoosh!
hit.
Suhi's first goal made Indiana's home field boil.
"You don't look like you've made any progress at all."
After Su Xi scored, he did not forget to exchange feelings with the two Wallace brothers.
Of course he was greeted with angry stares.
Especially Rasheed Wallace, who bared his teeth. With their fierce looks, they don't need to put on extra makeup to play the role of door gods.
Easy side to fight again.
The Pistons played very meticulously, and they slowly established their rhythm in positional battles.
Time ran out to the 19th second. Hamilton got an open shot through Ben Wallace's screen, but his shot missed the basket.
O'Neal Jr. protected the rebound.
Pass to Susie.
Su Xi advanced with the ball, and Billups pressed the whole court, which slowed down Su Xi's offensive rhythm.
Arriving at the frontcourt, the Pistons strengthened their defense.
Their defensive intensity far exceeded that of the previous Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Su Xi tried to attack twice, but was jointly blocked. At this time, Su Xi saw that Artest had a chance and quickly passed the basketball.
The Pistons' defense followed up more promptly.
This forced Artest to get on the defensive, and as much as he wanted to throw combinations as vigorously as his wife beat him, Prince's hold on him made it uncomfortable, as if he was being restrained by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Although he opened a channel, the final shot was deformed. boom!
Basketball is exaggerated.
The double Wallace teamed up perfectly to protect the rebound.
This is a typical Piston rhythm.
Their offensive efficiency is not high, but you can't even try to achieve offensive efficiency.
The game continues like this.
The pace was slow on both sides.
The efficiency is not high either.
Su Xi ended the game in the fifth minute with 3 points, 2 assists and 1 steal.
The score between the two teams was 10:12.
The Pacers lead by 2 points.
Soucy goes out and in comes Kenny Anderson.
"Jack, you have to adjust." Rick Carlisle said to Su Xi: "You have to play your role when you go on the field. Don't play any more tactics, I will give you unlimited firing rights."
"Your playing time is limited. You have to remember that you are our savior and only you can help us!"
Carlisle put his hands firmly on Su Xi's shoulders, his eyes bursting with fanatical light. He wanted Su Xi to believe: You are God, and we can't do it without you.
Su Xi had never seen such a light in a man's eyes. If Carlisle were a woman, he might have unbuttoned his shirt.
Su Xi returned to the bench and sat on the court to recover.
Then he understood why Carlisle said that.
The Pistons and Pacers have similar playing styles, understand each other, and are both good at physical combat.
The two of them seemed to have been taught by the same master, unable to break the moves.
Whoever wins depends on who performs better.
The two sides go back and forth, which is very inefficient.
The first quarter ended at 18:19.
In other words, after Su Xi came off the court, they hit six or seven goals combined.
After the second quarter started, the rhythm remained the same.
The duel between the two sides is like a Russian slap fight. They stand opposite each other. You slap me one slap after another, depending on who can't hold on first.
The defensive grades of both sides are similar...the Pistons are slightly better.
The offensive quality is similar, the Pistons' team is better, and the Pacers' individual output is slightly better.
Halfway through the second quarter, the Pistons finally took the lead.
However, Coach Carlisle made some changes and still did not replace Su Xi.
He didn't let Su Xi play until there were 2 minutes left in the second quarter: at this time, some fans on the sidelines started shouting Su Xi's name.
When Suhi came on the court, the Pistons took a 5-point lead with Billups' top-of-the-arb three-pointer.
Suhi received the basketball, and he strictly implemented Carlisle's tactical intention. He forced his way directly to the penalty area, and forcefully took off under the attack of Billups and Rasheed Wallace. He faced Rasheed Wallace in the air. Throw the basketball forcefully... beep!
The whistle sounded.
Uh-huh!
The basketball miraculously fell into the net.
Su Xi went to the free throw line and hit the extra penalty.
2+1.
Carlisle on the sidelines was even more excited than the fans. He danced excitedly and shouted to Su Xi: "Yes, just do it. You are the omnipotent basketball god."
The head coach took the lead in touting rainbow farts.
Larry Brown, who was standing near the technical stage, frowned. He was extremely repulsed by Carlisle's behavior. He is an academic head coach. He believes that no matter how big a star is, he must act according to his tactical ideas. How can he flatter a superstar? Back then, a big name like Iverson didn't have to follow my tactical intentions.
As for the omnipotent basketball god?
He frowned.
The only person who is truly omnipotent is the head coach who controls the overall tactics.
Larry Brown made a gesture and he changed formation.
But, after 5 seconds.
His expression changed drastically.
Because Su Xi stole it directly.
According to his new formation, Billups will cut in from the wing, pass through the cross screen with Prince... and enter the free throw line. If there is a chance, he will shoot directly. If there is no chance, Rasheed Wallace will cover the baseline. Hamilton will set the screen, and Ben Wallace will also run to block the defense, or seek opportunities to directly attack the basket.
The tactics are very good and there are many successful experiences.
However, they overlooked one thing. Su Xi's ability to break pick-and-rolls is the best in the world.
Suhi's super flexibility allows him to quickly get around screens. His explosive power and speed, as well as super long arms and strength far beyond the same position, coupled with the use of a low center of gravity and super entangled defensive experience.
These things were superimposed together, and Prince's fragile screen quality was slapped away by Su Xi like a flood, and using this opportunity, he slapped Billups' basketball directly.
Billups tried to hold the basketball, Su Xi's palms were like suction cups, and his strength was like a lion.
The basketball was taken away by Su Xi, and Billups didn't even have time to look back.
Su Xi drove straight forward and drove forward at an extremely fast speed. Prince chased him and tried to block the shot, but Su Xi took off without hesitation and smashed the basketball into the basket with a one-handed dunk... Although the jump height was not very good, but Full of arrogance.
Prince didn't expect Su Xi to fly so low, so he slapped the air from behind.
Su Xi's dunk height is too economical and adaptable.
Recover the score.
Susie's impact on the field was immediate.
Carlisle continued to boast.
Fans on the sidelines also joined in the cheering camp.
Piston Double Wallace looked at Su Xi with eyes that could spit fire.
But what can they do.
Hamilton then hit a jumper.
Immediately afterwards, Su Xi entered the penalty area, attracted a double attack, and passed the ball to Reggie Miller in the bottom corner. Miller hit a 3-pointer.
Then both sides quickly hit one iron each.
The first half is over.
42:43.
The Pacers lead by 1 point.
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"Our top priority is to control Susie the Lamb and not let him attack." Larry Brown emphasized: "He is very destructive. He has the ability to directly attack the basket and pass the ball halfway. He can pass the ball in a double-team situation. This rookie is dangerous."
In the Pistons locker room, they were having a lively discussion.
Larry Brown has coached an offensive master like Iverson. Iverson's personal strength far exceeds Suhi's, both in terms of breakthrough ability and scoring ability. However, Iverson is not as scary as Su Xi.
The first reason is that Iverson did not have a lineup as strong as the Pacers around him.
The second reason is that Iverson doesn't like passing the ball very much. He thinks that his shooting percentage is higher.
The two reasons are mutually reinforcing.
But even so, the Sixers reached the Finals and stole a victory from the Lakers.
Right now, Su Xi and the Pacers are more troublesome.
In the end, Prince took the initiative to apply. He said: "The little sheep Su Xi's physical fitness is not good, and I can wear him down. I entangled him on both offense and defense, drained his physical fitness, and prevented him from playing at critical moments."
Larry Brown agreed.
For now, that's all that can be done.
Although before the game they vowed to give Su Xi a showdown and regain the lost face. But when it comes to actual combat, this kind of war of attrition can still only be adopted.
Somewhat sad.
Su Xi started the second half, and Prince quickly caught up. Prince is a tall and lanky man, he is like brown sugar, it is difficult to get rid of him. And even on the defensive end, he pestered Su Xi.
When Rasheed Wallace hit a jumper over O'Neal. As soon as Su Xi received the basketball, he pressed forward with the whole court.
Constant interference.
Since there is no 'No Handcheck' policy now, his long hand is almost always looming over Susie.
Su Xi attacks quickly, using strength, explosiveness and speed to gain space.
Su Xi burst into the frontcourt, the other Pistons players completed their positions, and Prince chased up from behind.
Su Xi didn't stop at all. He went directly to the basket and hit Ben Wallace head-on. Ben Wallace used his strength. Of course, he suppressed Su Xi, but Su Xi's basketball had already stopped. Secretly pass Chen Cang to Foster.
Although Prince was aware of it and went to cover up the defense, Foster's dunk was extremely fast and Suhi's pass was also very concealed.
Therefore, the Pistons did not achieve their tactical purpose.
But strategically, they paid off.
Carlisle frowned, annoyed.
He looked at Prince clinging to Su Xi like brown candy, and he had ten thousand swear words running around.
But this is the basic operation of traditional coaching.
Popovich learned these tricks from Larry Brown, which often caused other coaches in the league to break their defenses.
boom!
Billups strikes.
Su Xi turned around, still facing Prince's full-court press. Carlisle arranged for Artest to go to the midline to connect, and Su Xi used Artest's screen to quickly reach the three-point line.
Facing the Pistons' undefended team.
He strikes quickly, with his left hand... BAM! Blacksmithing.
Fortunately, the basketball bounced very high, and Reggie Miller got in, jumped up and lifted the basketball, and the basketball fell into the basket.
Get valuable points for the Pacers.
Looking back, veteran Miller said to Su Xi: "Jack, it would be great if you had my projection."
He was very emotional.
At this time, Su Xi's mind was buzzing.
Only then did he remember something that he had almost forgotten: Reggie Miller has a super acquired talent. His acquired super talent is: super catch-and-shoot three-point talent.
In other words, Reggie Miller is an Elf-certified super off-ball move shooter.
Suhi's off-ball shooting is average.
But he is a ball-handler, so he can't play well in the game.
But if he had Reggie Miller's super talent.
Then...the Pistons still dare to press like this?
Su Xi seized the moment and said to Reggie Miller: "Reggie, are you willing to give me your super projection?"
Miller was stunned for a moment, and he didn't react. He said: "Jack, this requires you to work hard. Shooting is all practiced, although you have worked hard."
"I can show you some techniques."
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(End of chapter)
