Nets locker room.
"In the second half, we can't be content with fighting. We have to try our best to widen the gap in one fell swoop."
Vaughn took a sip of water and continued:
"The 76ers are a very tough team and we can't give them too many chances."
"Kevin, Bai, the offense in the second half will completely revolve around you."
Durant and Bai Qiang nodded, as if they understood the coach's intention.
Looking at the entire team, they are the only two who can completely tear apart the opponent's defense.
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility!
As for Harden,
His injury seriously affected his normal performance.
Vaughn doesn't have much hope for him anymore.
The players began to prepare for the second half of the game.
Their eyes were full of determination and fighting spirit, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.
The camera switched to the court, and the Nets players appeared in front of the audience with a new attitude.
They moved quickly and decisively like a pack of cheetahs.
76ers lineup:
Maxey, Curry, Simmons, Harris, Embiid.
Coach Rivers tries to use defense to drive offense!
Preventing the Nets from scoring is indeed the top priority.
How to stop it?
Very simple——
Just guard Durant and Bai Qiang, and you'll be fine!
The remaining players cannot make big waves!
This is why Rivers keeps Simmons on the court.
Danny’s shooting is indeed excellent;
But what about defense?
He is definitely not as good as Simmons.
As for Seth, his offense was too fierce and Rivers was reluctant to replace him.
After all, it’s half a library;
The team's veritable second scorer!
The Nets were the original starting five.
The Nets attack.
Harden carries the ball to the frontcourt,
Call the pick and roll.
Bai Qiang raised his body.
It’s still the familiar tactic!
Harden is like a cunning fox, cleverly using the pick-and-roll to break through the defensive barrier.
With quick eyes and quick hands, he passed the ball to Bai Qiang in front of him in an instant.
Bai Qiang was like a tiger coming down the mountain. After receiving the ball, he started instantly and rushed towards the basket.
His steps were firm and powerful, as fast as lightning.
Embiid is far behind.
He had already committed the third crime and did not dare to stretch his hand again.
Bai Qiang jumped up and shot.
The basketball draws a beautiful arc in the air.
Then he fell into the basket accurately.
60:50.
"Ugh, I see the shadow of McGrady in Bai Qiang's body, this gorgeous mid-range drift!"
Director Zhang exclaimed and then sighed.
"Yeah, it's really rare for our Chinese players to play like this in the NBA!"
Ke Fan also echoed.
In other words,
A former talented player,
Ding Yanyuhang’s playing style,
Very magnesium!
It's a pity that God is jealous of talents!
injuries,
Ruined his bright future!
The camera cuts back to the playing field.
The 76ers offense.
Maxi dribbled the ball to the frontcourt quickly.
He started to organize the attack.
Young and promising, it must be him!
Simmons sets an off-ball screen for Embiid.
Embiid took advantage of the screen and quickly cut to the basket.
Maxi understood and immediately passed the ball to him.
Nets players quickly gathered around to try to prevent Embiid from scoring.
But Embiid flexibly used his physical advantage to squeeze away the defensive players.
Then he steadily sent the ball into the basket.
"Wow, Embiid made such a smart shot!"
Director Zhang praised.
"Yeah, he took advantage of Simmons' screen and made a beautiful cut."
Ke Fan also echoed.
The two teams went back and forth, and the scores rose alternately.
Throughout the third quarter, the Nets failed to open the score.
As Vaughn said, the 76ers are a tenacious team.
Although they did not take the lead, they withstood the Nets' offense.
Maxi even used realistic fake moves, causing Bai Qiang to receive two fouls early.
In order to prevent Bai Qiang from getting on top, Vaughn replaced it.
At the end of the third quarter, the score between the two teams was 84:78.
The Nets only have a 6-point lead.
The young talent Maxi is really young and mature!
At this time, Tsai Chongxin and Marx were discussing the contract renewal of the Big Three.
"If the team wins the championship, the value of the role players will inevitably skyrocket. By then, it will be difficult for us to retain the original lineup." Marx said.
"We want to build a dynasty and keep them at all costs!" Tsai Chongxin said firmly.
Marx: "I'm afraid this will be a big expense, and it may not be worth the loss."
Boss Cai pondered for a moment, frowning.
After a moment, he seemed to have made up his mind, straightening his back and his eyes as bright as a torch.
"We can do the Golden State Dynasty's three championships in five years! As long as we can retain the Big Three, building a dynasty is just around the corner."
"Also, whoever leaves, Bai Qiang can't leave! You must keep him."
Tsai Chongxin's words were full of determination and belief, as if he had already seen the moment when the Nets won the championship.
His eyes shone with determination, as if no difficulty could stop him.
At this moment, he seems to have become the leader of the Nets, leading the team towards victory.
While the two were talking, the game had reached a critical moment.
The camera cuts back to the Barclays Center.
The scoreboard showed: 98:93.
The Nets lead by 5 points.
Maxi and Seth ushered in a big explosion, and the three-pointers were like positioned missiles, going straight to the basket.
The Nets attack.
Bai Qiang took the ball to the frontcourt and began to observe the position of his teammates.
Harden half-crouched in the bottom corner, looking very tired.
This may be the sequelae of excessive consumption in the regular season!
Durant came over to pick up the ball and then broke inside.
Simmons saw the right opportunity, left Harden open, and double-teamed Durant.
Adu made a mistake.
Simmons quickly converted and rushed forward with his head down.
Coming to the frontcourt, he used his body to push away Brown.
Then he left the ball to Seth behind him.
Seth catches the ball, adjusts, and launches a three-pointer!
"Uh-huh!"
Another chasing three-pointer.
98:96.
The morale of the Nets has obviously dropped.
Harris serves from the baseline.
Simmons stood in front of him, jumping up and down!
Durant and Bai Qiang ran over to respond.
Harris grabbed the ball with both hands and threw it from his chest.
"boom!"
Simmons stretched out his arm and intercepted it.
He picked up the ball and threw it before Harris was about to foul!
Not good at shooting, but pretty good at throwing!
"Uh-huh!"
"Beep!"
The ball goes in and the buzzer sounds, two plus one!
In one round, Harris made two mistakes!
Vaughn couldn't stand it any longer, so he decisively used up the last timeout.
"We can't go on like this!"
Vaughan said loudly, "Leading for a whole game, only to be defeated in the end! This is our home court, we can't let this happen!"
He goes to the tactical board and draws out the opponent's defensive weaknesses.
He explains in detail the holes in their defense and how to exploit them offensively.
His words were full of passion and power, and the team members were infected by his enthusiasm.
"We don't play to lose,"
Vaughan continued,
"We are here to win! We can't let failure in this game define us. We have to prove ourselves and prove that we are a good team!"
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