Next, Xiaochong started his performance according to Old Nelson's arrangement.
Facing Xiaochong's breakthrough, Zhou Quan really couldn't handle it. As soon as he heard two dribbling sounds, his opponent broke through.
However, although he could not prevent his opponent's breakthrough, Xiaochong could not prevent his breakthrough either, and the two of them clashed with each other.
But in the end, 94:105, the Pistons, who had stronger defense and rebounding, won.
The Warriors had 40 rebounds in the game, while the Pistons grabbed 52. Da Chong grabbed 21 rebounds alone, which was more than half of the Warriors' total rebounds.
Xiaochong made 8 of 23 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 10 free throws. He scored 27 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, and 2 fouls. He stole a ball from Zhou Quan, but his shooting rate was very low. Only 34.8%.
Although Xiaochong repeatedly broke through Zhou Quan, after breaking in, he also had to face the strong defense of the Pistons inside. This is why his shooting rate is not high.
But today his breakthrough caused a lot of damage to the Pistons' inside line. Normally, he would make less than four free throws in a game, but today he got ten free throw opportunities.
Zhou Quan made 8 of 18 shots and 4 of 5 free throws. He scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 3 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%.
From a statistical point of view, Xiaochong really beat Zhou Quan. His combination of breakthrough speed and technology reached the top level, leaving Zhou Quan helpless.
But the team lost, making his data meaningless, and he successfully joined the empty-cutting group.
"Rookie, let's come back next season."
After the game, the unwilling Xiao Chong issued a letter of challenge to Zhou Quan.
"Next season?"
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "I will be stronger next season, what about you? Old bird, I think your peak period is about to pass, right?"
Xiao Chong is extremely angry. I'm not even 26 years old. I'm only in the third grade. How can I live in my prime? Ten years from now will be my peak.
"Boy, I wish you will reach the peak of your career and enter the end of your career next season." He replied angrily, then turned around and left.
After winning against the Warriors, the Pistons had 45 wins and 24 losses, with only 13 regular season games remaining.
Returning to Detroit the next day, Zhou Quan asked the team for some data in order to study the current situation in the Eastern Conference. In the next dozen games, he would prepare for a wave of best rookies.
Ahem, that is, brushing the data.
Among the three conditions of Skechers' contract is Rookie of the Year. If he doesn't get it this time, he will only be able to execute the first two years of the contract, and he will lose $6 million.
Money is secondary. The important thing is that if the system's rookie tasks cannot be completed, the losses will be really too great.
But brushing up data cannot affect the team's playoffs. This requires first analyzing the current situation of the Pistons.
The Bulls are still ranked first in the league. Because of the Battle of Auburn Hills, their winning rate dropped from the highest 82% to 71%. Later, Grant and others returned from injury, and their record began to pick up again, and now it has climbed to 76%.
The Cavaliers were ninth in the Eastern Conference last season and failed to make the playoffs, but this season they have been ranked second in the Eastern Conference, with a winning rate of 69%.
In fact, the lineup has not changed much. The only difference is that multi-time All-Star point guard Mark Price was seriously injured last season and only played 16 games. However, he is very healthy this season and has only missed 8 games in total.
Third is the Pistons, with a winning rate of 65%.
Fourth is the Knicks, with a winning rate of 62%, four games behind the Pistons.
Zhou Quan feels that in the remaining 13 games, the Knicks won't have much chance to catch up.
His current averages per game are 18.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.6 blocks, 3.1 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. He wants to use the remaining games to increase his points and assists to 19 and 9 respectively.
He took out a pen and paper and calculated that in the next thirteen games, he would need to average 21 points and 9.5 assists per game to achieve his goal.
In addition, the rookie task also requires shooting percentage and true shooting percentage. Although it is only the passing level of the league, he is still a little behind.
The field goal percentage increased to 42.9%, and the true shooting percentage was 50.9%. It was finally close to the passing line. At this time, if the efficiency declines due to scoring points, it will be useless to score more points.
"It's a bit difficult. I have to score points, assists, and be efficient. My playing time can't be increased. Can I do it in 35 minutes?"
He immediately took out the schedule. There were many strong teams. The Bulls had one game, the Green Team had two games, the Knicks had two games, and Philadelphia had two games.
Not to mention the bull, it is the most deadly enemy among mortal enemies.
The Green Team and the Knicks, who are fourth and fifth in the Eastern Conference respectively, will definitely go all out in order to hit a better playoff position.
As for Philadelphia, forget it, their record this season is very low, and they are currently tenth in the Eastern Conference. If they say they are a strong opponent, then Barkley's strength cannot be underestimated.
After studying for a while, he changed into a formal dress and rushed to attend Rodman's wedding.
Rodman got married in a hurry because his girlfriend Anne Banks was almost threatening her with death, and he was forced to have no choice but to do so.
Banks gave him a daughter, who is now four years old, and the two have a good relationship.
The wedding was simple but grand. It was held in a church. The entire Pistons team was invited, especially Chuck Daly and McCloskey, as well as owner Davis.
"Annie, Dennis, congratulations on growing old together."
Zhou Quan presented the gifts and congratulations he had prepared.
On the 24th, the Pistons arrived in Charlotte and will challenge the 12th-place Hornets in the Eastern Conference away from home.
The Pistons and the Hornets are in the same district and have a total of five regular season games. They have already played four games and only have the last game left.
Zhou Quan failed to catch up in the first game and the Pistons lost. The Pistons won the second, third and fourth games. This last game must not be lost.
In the first three games, Zhou Quan performed well because the Hornets' defense was very poor, or it can be said to be the worst defensive team in the Eastern Conference.
And after the system issued a rookie task, he also hoped to perform his best when facing the Hornets.
At half past five, the Hornets finished their afternoon training and were immediately surrounded by reporters waiting outside.
"Larry, Iron Fist's current statistics are no worse than yours, and his offense and defense are even more balanced. How confident do you think you are that you can win this year's Rookie of the Year?" a local reporter asked.
A trace of displeasure flashed across Larry Johnson's face and he said forcefully: "I will never lose. Moreover, my field goal percentage reached 49% and my true shooting percentage is higher than his. I don't think I will lose."
The reporter immediately said: "But Iron Fist also has his advantages, such as the bonus to the team's record, and in our games, his performance is not weaker than yours, and his contribution to the team is not weaker than yours."
Larry Johnson said coldly: "The Pistons have a stronger lineup. What bonus is the record? I think points should be deducted. Besides, someone is brushing up the data. No one knows about it, right?"
"Are you referring to Tekken's data brushing?"
The local reporter immediately retorted: "Larry, your view of the issue is too one-sided, let me analyze it for you.
Iron Fist is on the outside and he is a point guard. It is natural that his offensive efficiency is lower than yours because he is further away from the basket and you are closer to the basket.
At the same time, Iron Fist's offensive efficiency was lower at the beginning, and his data was not as good as it is now. Later, his efficiency began to improve, and his data also began to improve, and the team's record has also improved from the bottom of the league to the current third in the Eastern Conference. You put Is this called data brushing? This is called the improvement of strength. "
Larry Johnson couldn't refute, because he really couldn't refute, so he could only snort and said: "Then let the goddess of fate decide everything. I hope she won't cheat."
"Ah owe!"
At the NBA headquarters in New York, David Stern suddenly sneezed.
