After defeating the Magic, the Mavericks had no time to rest and immediately rushed to Atlanta to participate in the Gold Club... no, to participate in back-to-back away games with the Hawks.
Hong Kong, the Eagles are also an elite team.
In 1995, Pat Riley theoretically stated that the future belongs to "swingers" of about 2 meters.
In the 2003/04 season, the Eagles were sold to the local Elf Group, the owners changed, and the management also changed.
In the 2004 draft, the 17th pick was used to acquire Josh Smith, a 2006 swingman with a height of 2 meters.
In 2005, he poached the Suns, signed first and then traded. He came to play singles Joe Johnson, who was also a swingman and was 2.01 meters tall.
And in the 2005 draft, he used the second pick to pick 2.03-meter swingman Marvin Williams.
In the 2006 draft, with the fifth pick, the 2.06-meter swingman Sheldon Williams was selected, and it was the same.
In the 2007 draft, Al Horford was selected as the third overall pick, and he was also a 2.08-meter swingman.
That's it, the swingmen who were played. Counting the swingmen who were originally in the lineup and the swingmen who were not played, the Eagles' swing lineup reached double digits at its peak. It can be said in one sentence: You are too talented. Got it!
It’s really a person who dares to say it and a person who dares to do it!
Of course, as the saying goes, success is a swing, and failure is a swing. For this reason, the Eagles missed many stars who could rise.
However, this kind of stubbornness also paid off.
This season, the Hawks lineup also has the Big Three, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Al Horford.
Two All-Stars + one quasi-All-Star. In recent years, they have reached the second round of the playoffs, and their competitiveness is quite good.
After experiencing 6 consecutive wins in the beginning and then 4 consecutive losses, the Eagles are now back on the winning track and in the midst of a 2-game winning streak...
“Since we are swinging together!
Then my opponent could be Joe Johnson or Marvin Williams.
It’s no surprise that it’s Josh Smith!
The Eagles' tactical thinking is that whoever they hit will be out of position..." Su Bei felt that the step of studying the opposing players could be omitted.
Don't ask, even Su Bei did it.
He swayed along too!
November 20, Phillips Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the Eagles were about to play a regular game against the Mavericks at home. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
During warm-ups, Nowitzki and Joe Johnson chatted for a few cents.
In fact, there is nothing to talk about. Joe Johnson is a humble person and can only speak with his football skills.
On the contrary, Mike Bibby and Nowitzki talked for a few cents more. They were both born in 1998, so this bit of face was still given.
Marion and Joe Johnson were teammates for four years and chipped in a few cents.
Once upon a time, as the head coach of the Eagles, Terry could not find any acquaintances, so he only showed up and chatted awkwardly.
The warm-up scene was quite lively. Su Bei didn't join in the fun. He made his debut in 2005. He couldn't talk to Marvin Williams, the second-place pick in 2005: How to win the championship?
Therefore, chatting is not necessary.
At this time, the starting lineups of both sides tonight were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
The Hawks' starting five are Horford, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, Joe Johnson, and Mike Bibby.
The Mavericks' starting five are Chandler, Nowitzki, Butler, Su Bei, and Kidd.
This game will be broadcast live by TNT radio, with Mike Breen and Groom Albert as commentary partners.
“The Mavericks have back-to-back away games and the schedule is relatively unfavorable, but I’m still optimistic that the Mavericks can escape unscathed.
The Eagles' draft strategy in recent years seems to have produced enough talented swingmen.
But the issue of the ceiling is always mentioned.
When encountering a team that is close to the playoffs, the Eagles can rely on their talent and personal ability to defeat their opponents, but when encountering a championship-level team, their set of swingmen appears to be full of loopholes.
The forces are mutual, and the principles are also mutual.
What you plan to do is to use a swing lineup, and everyone in the five positions will be mismatched, but you don't know that in the eyes of your opponent, all players are bad, full of loopholes, and defensively, they are all misplaced! "
"Indeed, the success or failure of the Eagles lies in the theory of relativity. As long as this problem is not solved, the problem of the ceiling cannot be solved.
For three consecutive years, they have fallen in the second round of the playoffs. The center problem obviously cannot be solved by a 2.08-meter swingman.
The Mavericks are different. If there is a problem with the center, they use their copying ability to solve it.
The Eagles have a bit of a bullying style. In this game, I think the score is 6-4, with the Eagles at 4 and the Mavericks at 6.
However, both teams have stars who can rewrite the game. If the Mavericks want to win, the Eagles will not agree..."
The game begins!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air.
There is no suspense. Chandler, who is 2.16 meters tall, defeated Horford, who was 2.08 meters tall, and won the ball for the Mavericks in the first attack.
Su Bei rushed to the frontcourt and was followed by Marvin Williams.
“Joe Johnson plays shooting guard, but the defense is guarding Butler at small forward.
Marvin Williams plays small forward, but defends shooting guard Su Bei.
This is based on the characteristics of the opponent and the defense..."
Subei focuses on 3D role players. Although Marvin Williams is ranked second, he is also developing into a role player.
This is to use role players to embarrass role players!
"Kidd took the ball to the top of the arc, looked at it, and called Nowitzki's card.
Can Josh Smith hold up against Nowitzki? Outside the right three-point line, Josh Smith's defensive awareness was obviously lagging behind. Unexpectedly, Nowitzki, a power forward, moved from the left to the right, and he was still at the three-point line..."
What do you use to top it?
You can't stand it!
After receiving the ball, 50 degrees from the right, Nowitzki lifted the ball, raised his hand and attempted a three-point jump shot...
Josh Smith is so athletic that it’s too late to rush over.
Swish——!
Nowitzki was not used to Josh Smith's defense and would die if he didn't try. He raised the knife and accurately hit the three-pointer, opening the scoring account for the team first.
3 to 0!
"Nowitzki is a mobile anti-aircraft gun, not to mention Josh Smith's defense is not good.
No matter how good his defense is, it will be difficult to withstand Nowitzki's fire.
The good thing is that the Hawks are full of swingmen. With Nowitzki's height of 2.13 meters, he can catch rain and dew, and anyone who turns over will be out of position..."
No problem, the Eagles, it was your choice!
"When the Eagles rushed forward, Bibby dribbled the ball forward, and the other four swingmen were all players with extraordinary athletic ability. Their speed was a threat.
Kidd wanted to use the press to stop Bibby.
It was useless. Bibby chose to pass the ball to Joe Johnson. He advanced steadily with the ball from 2.01 meters. Butler rushed over and immediately transferred it to Josh Smith..."
With his long legs, Josh Smith dribbled the ball straight up. Nowitzki was outside the three-point line and retreated, setting up a defensive line, but it was useless.
“Too fast, Josh Smith’s reckless play, too athletic.
With a change of direction, he passed Nowitzki and went to the inside without losing speed. He just jumped up, flew in the sky, and made a gesture to hit the basket with one hand..."
Chandler had just returned to the penalty area, and before he had even established his position, he turned around and saw an eagle flying in the sky... no, the King of Eagles.
He didn't have a hard top. Josh Smith's posture was too scary. He put springs on his legs, soared into the air, and hit the basket. Whoever can top it, unless he wants to cripple him, but the regular season is not worth it. …
You can pamper him during the regular season and let the bullets fly for a while!
Bang-dang——!
One-handed tomahawk dunk, slamming the basketball into the basket.
After landing, Josh Smith looked towards the sidelines and kept nodding his head in celebration. He was full of flamboyance and looked like a king of eagles.
3 to 2!
“Beautiful, the way Josh Smith plays, it’s so violent.
It's very enjoyable to watch, and the impact is terrifying. When facing Nowitzki, as long as the speed is increased, we should be able to achieve mutual destruction..."
Su Bei was taken care of by Marvin Williams, who also played a role player style, and did not have much offensive space.
At the same time, Marvin Williams is ranked No. 5 in the offensive rankings. I think it will be okay for him offensively. There is a reason why the second overall pick in 2005 is like this.
"If we follow the path of role players hurting each other, it will be damned if the data can take off..."
Moreover, Marvin Williams is both offensive and defensive. The offense is average, but the defense is the Eagles' strongest point.
Su Bei felt that he could settle down in this game.
Return to the frontcourt, pull directly to the right three-point corner and stand, slowly enjoying the performance of your teammates.
"Kidd hit the arc and didn't choose to distribute the ball. Instead, he held the ball and hit Bibby with his back..."
Peng——!
Mike Bibby, who is 1.85 meters tall and is almost 31 years old, has no choice but to fight and retreat when faced with a bully like Kidd who is purely physically gifted.
Kidd arched to the right, step by step, to a comfortable position. However, he turned around, caught the ball for a layup, and took three slow steps to pick...
Swish——!
Two points scored.
5 to 2!
Don't take it too easy when Kidd eats Bibi.
Yes, Kidd is basic but not offensive, so his shooting is incomparable, but he didn't say that he can't be reckless with his body!
At this time, Subei's side set up a three-point fort, which played a small role.
Marvin Williams, the assisting defense point, was contained by Su Bei.
Horford, who is 2.08 meters tall, faces Chandler, who is 2.16 meters tall. His height is too disadvantageous. Without help from the wing, he comes to help defend. Kidd's organizational pass can make the Hawks' basket vulnerable. The threat of air strikes.
Plus Josh Smith has to go around to defend Nowitzki.
The holes in the Eagles' defense were immediately exposed in front of everyone.
Horford cannot support the Hawks' interior defensive system. If the Hawks' wings don't retreat to defend, the basket will be missed.
But if it shrinks back, the outside line will not be taken care of.
"However, the Mavericks are still a jump-shooting team. After just two rounds, the Eagles' defense was in a dilemma."
"Do you think it's possible? The Mavericks could be the Hawks' nemesis.
The swing lineup, in front of the Mavericks, is a joke..."
“The Eagles rushed and they had no choice.
Bibby continued to distribute the ball to Josh Smith. The Mavericks were not slow to defend and piled people into Josh Smith's attack area on the left..."
Peng——!
Beep——!
Josh Smith's impact was forced to stop, and the referee's whistle sounded, giving Nowitzki a defensive foul.
Without the hc rule, the whistle is still very beneficial to the attacking side.
As long as you dare to rush, the referee will dare to give a whistle.
Without getting started, it is impossible to block such an impact, at least in the regular season.
The increased defensive intensity in the playoffs is the time to test this impact play.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Josh Smith's free throw shooting was fine and he made two of two free throws.
5 to 4!
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