After America's game started, three commentators from China Radio and Television's sports channel, including Zhang Weiping, sat upright in the studio.
They had discussed before the game that the Wizards faced a Finals team like the Magic right from the start, and the probability of winning was very slim.
Even Reasonable Bryant has no problem with this, because judging from the team's lineup, the two teams are indeed not on the same level.
Even if Arenas is still there, the Wizards may not be able to beat the Magic, not to mention that the team leader is still gone.
As soon as Howard came up, he violently dunked with both hands, which made Zhang Weiping's heart sink to the bottom.
Zhang Weiping sighed, "It seems that Andre Blatch can't stop Howard at all."
Because of Yao Ming, almost everyone in China, from the players to the fans, look down on Howard's jumping-off-top model.
Howard was frustrated time and time again when he met Yao Ming, which further deepened the fans' impression that Howard bullied the weak and feared the strong and relied on his body to play.
And that is indeed the case.
In Howard's peak period, he could rely on his body to average 20+10 and 2 blocks per game, but his inside skills may not be as good as some role players.
This is also the reason why every time he encounters an insider like Yao Ming who is stable and tall, it is difficult to beat him. As long as he has some skills, even a little bit, he will not be beaten so embarrassed.
However, even such a guy who relies on his body to play in the eyes of Chinese fans cannot be dealt with by just any center.
For example, Blatche has nothing to do with Howard.
Howard's physical talent is so outstanding. After all, Blatche is only a second-round pick. How can he resist the No. 1 pick with a World of Warcraft body.
In the studio, Su Qun on the side continued, "If Li Kaiming helps, Brac will be much easier, but Lewis, who is facing Li Kaiming, can't make a three-pointer at all, which is more difficult to handle..."
The studio fell into silence, and everyone agreed with Zhang Weiping and Su Qun.
Finally, Zhang Weiping said, "Look again, this is the first goal."
On the court, Blatche picked up the ball from the baseline and passed it to Jin's point guard Kirk Hinrich.
In fact, Hinrich has a different background. He was the seventh overall pick in the 2003 draft. He was selected by the team with a lottery pick in one of the top three drafts in history, which shows that his level is not bad.
Last season, he averaged 11 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists per game. The data was quite satisfactory, but being the starting point guard of a team was a bit unsatisfactory.
However, Hinrich did a good job as a defender and dribbled the ball through the half court very calmly.
When the opposite point guard Jameer Nelson arrived in his own backcourt, he immediately took a step forward and glanced back a few times to prevent the Wizards from coming out to cover.
But who knew that after Hinrich arrived in the frontcourt, he passed the ball without hesitation at all, which made Nelson look stupid!
What's the meaning? The point guard handed the ball over half court?
The Wizards gave the ball to the new No. 1 pick in the first round, which made the commentators and the audience a little excited!
It’s a mule or a horse, it’s finally time to take it out for a walk!
And this scene also made many Chinese fans in front of the TV sit up straight!
Li Kaiming received the ball outside the three-point line and faced Rashard Lewis. Lewis on the opposite side seemed to have done a lot of work before the game and let Li Kaiming take a step outside the three-point line to prevent himself from being passed by.
At the same time, the rest of the Magic team also focused their attention here. Howard reached out to block Blatche while turning his head to look at Li Kaiming outside the three-point line, always ready to make up defense.
Richardson, who was standing on the same side as Lewis, also quietly moved his foot inside the three-point line, so that he could close the door directly when Li Kaiming started.
This strong defensive mobilization ability is worthy of a team that has reached the finals.
Seeing how resolutely the players on the court implemented the defensive strategies they had formulated before the game, a tall, fat man with glasses beside the Magic bench nodded with satisfaction.
This is Stan Van Gundy, the current head coach of the Orlando Magic, and he is also a coach who is very good at building a defensive system.
Chinese fans may not be familiar with Stan Van Gundy, but when it comes to his younger brother Jeff Van Gundy, Chinese fans must be familiar with him.
Van Gundy was Yao Ming's second head coach in his NBA career. He led the team to the playoffs three times in four years. However, his rigid mind that did not understand flexibility also made Rockets fans resentful.
As an older brother, Stan Van Gundy's resume can naturally tell Van Gundy, "You are a younger brother!"
After all, he led the Magic to the Eastern Conference Finals for two consecutive years and the Finals once. Compared with his younger brother, who was always in the first round, he was naturally not on the same level.
The most amazing thing is that the fate of these two brothers is inextricably linked to the center position. The elder brother coached O'Neal and Howard, while the younger brother coached Yao Ming.
Stan Van Gundy is very confident in his arrangements before the game. He has watched all the videos of Li Kaiming in the summer league and preseason games. He knows the latter well. As long as the Magic players follow his defense, the victory tonight will only be It's their bag.
Lewis, who was sent by Van Gundy to defend Li Kaiming, was actually very disdainful of Van Gundy being so wary of a rookie.
He averaged 20 points per game at his peak, and the SuperSonics duo he formed with Ray Allen were unparalleled for a while. They also made the All-Star Game. Although he is not old enough, he still has no problem guarding a rookie who has just entered the United League. of.
Therefore, his evaluation of Van Gundy's tactics only had four words, which is a big question!
So when Li Kaiming came up and took the ball from Hinrich, Lewis immediately straightened his long arm to cover it.
He wants the coach to know that he is an All-Star and does not need any help to defend a rookie!
Li Kaiming held the ball and observed the situation and found that almost all his teammates were under the defense of the opposite side.
In fact, the Wizards' space is not good. The only two defenders with baskets are Arenas and Nick Young. The remaining forwards and interior players can only stare when they leave the penalty area.
Therefore, the Magic's defense is also very targeted. Those who defend Nick Young are always there, while those who defend others are always ready to help.
Li Kaiming understood that he could only rely on him to open a breakthrough at this time. If he really followed the tactics strictly and all the opportunities were in the hands of others, that would probably be what the opponent wanted to see the most.
The space left by Lewis is enough for him to take a direct shot. He must first cause damage to the opponent's outside line before he can break through.
After understanding this, Li Kaiming suddenly raised the ball before Lewis could react, then jumped on the spot and shot a three-pointer!
Li Kaiming's shooting posture was a standard jump shot. Coupled with his height and long arms, Lewis couldn't reach him even if he wanted to defend him. He had to watch Li Kaiming's three-pointer and pray in his heart that the ball would not go in.
When Stan Van Gundy saw this scene, he grinned directly!
You are still too young. If you are given a chance, just throw it away. Do you have the ability to throw it in?
In the Huaguo studio, Zhang Weiping and others were also confused by Li Kaiming's operation, because in their opinion, after receiving the ball, Li Kaiming neither made any tactics nor went to the inside to gain position, but waited on the spot for a few seconds. I voted directly!
Su Qun's face looked a little unsightly, "Why is Li Kaiming acting so recklessly? He started shooting by himself as soon as he came up, and the three-point shot he was least good at! What's going on?"
No one answered him because no one else could figure it out.
Even Zhang Weiping, who is best at imposing reasonableness, has a hard time finding excuses for Li Kaiming.
Because this ball is not very reasonable even from the perspective of ordinary fans.
The basketball flew out from Li Kaiming's fingertips with a high arc, followed a perfect parabola, and slammed into the basket with a swish!
2 to 3!
The smile on Van Gundy's face froze.
The sound decibel level at the Amway Center dropped off a cliff at that moment!
In the Huaguo studio, after being stunned for a second, the three commentators suddenly shouted loudly in unison.
"nice shot!"
Director Zhang Weiping picked up his old business again, "Li Kaiming's shot is very reasonable. If Arenas is not here, he will have to do it himself!"
Su Qun:......
Why are you doing this as an afterthought? Why did you go there so early?
