In the second half, the Pistons pursued the victory, and the Knicks resisted to the death. Although there were some twists and turns, they still won the G4 game without any danger, eliminated the Knicks by a big score of three to one, and completed the first round promotion.
Zhou Quan played 16 minutes in the second half, a total of 34 minutes, making 5 of 13 shots, a shooting percentage of 38.5%, and 5 of 6 free throws. He scored 15 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 4 turnovers and 2 fouls.
Ewing continued to target him and target him.
What good could it be to be targeted by a super center with a very strong defense? In the second half, he scored another block. Ewing rushed out of the paint and slapped him once, causing his shooting percentage to be less than 40%. Also got 4 turnovers.
After the game, in the TNT commentary box, Robert Guida took the statistics table and read: "As the core of the Knicks, Ewing scored 27 points in this game. He tried his best and his shooting percentage increased to 52%, which was higher than before. Three games, but he alone can't save the Knicks."
Ringo Wilson said: “Tekken’s statistics in this game are average, and the statistics in the entire series are, how can I say, pretty good.
He averaged 37 minutes per game in the first round, shooting 5.5 of 13.16 from the field, including 0.5 of 1.5 three-pointers, a field goal percentage of 33.3%, 6.75 of 5.75 free throws, 17.25 points, 5.75 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 3.5 steals, 0.75 blocks, 3.75 turnovers, and 2.5 fouls. .
The field goal percentage is 41.8%, the true shooting percentage is 51.6%, and the free throw percentage is 85.2%. These are all low and cannot reach the level of an excellent point guard.
That's exactly what I'm saying. If Tekken can't improve his offensive efficiency, he won't be a good point guard.
To be honest, with a shooting percentage of just over 40%, any player in this league, I mean any player, can score so many points as long as he is given enough shots. "
Hearing his partner publicly complaining about Zhou Quan, Robert Guida quickly responded: "Linger is just a rookie. You can't treat every rookie as a magician. His future is worth looking forward to. You must know that he is a point guard." . OK, let’s talk about his assists.”
Ringo Wilson nodded and added: "Tekken's assists are indeed pretty good, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.06, and his passing has reached the level of an excellent point guard.
In addition, his rebounding is also very good. Few point guards can grab so many rebounds. The defense is very good, averaging 3.5 steals per game.
But we have mentioned his shooting many times, 41.8%, which is not as good as the regular season. Although for most players in the league, it is normal that the playoffs are not as good as the regular season, but if he hopes to improve , it would be best to improve his shooting skills. "
Robert Guida smiled helplessly. It seemed that his partner did have some opinions on Iron Fist, and kept focusing on the hit rate.
Joe Dumars was the best of the game. Zhou Quan sat on the bench and watched him being interviewed while chatting with Rodman and the others.
Rodman grabbed 17 rebounds today, taking most of the credit. With his efforts, the Pistons outrebounded the Knicks for the first time in this series.
After Joe Dumars finished the interview, everyone said goodbye to the fans and returned to the locker room.
In addition to the Pistons and Knicks tonight, there are also the Warriors and SuperSonics. When Chuck Daly finished his summary, the results of the game there also came out. The SuperSonics defeated the Warriors and advanced to the second round with a big score of three to one.
Zhou Quan got his own data for this game and the data for the entire first round series.
"I'm in trouble now. My shooting percentage and true shooting percentage are both too low. The bonus of +1 bounce is getting further and further away from me."
He summarized himself. In the first playoff series, his performance was still a bit rookie. Except for the true shooting percentage which was a little higher than the regular season, the field goal percentage and free throw percentage were not as good as the regular season.
Fortunately, the system requirement is the average data per game for the entire playoffs, so he still has a chance to catch up.
“Hopefully the shooting will be better in the second round.”
The defensive intensity in the playoffs is undoubtedly far higher than that in the regular season. It is understandable that the offensive efficiency is lower than in the regular season, but even the free throws are not as good as in the regular season. This can only be said to be caused by pressure, and he has to admit this.
Especially for free throws, there is no defender in front of him, and the shooting rate is actually less than 90%.
The day before yesterday, my basic shooting skills had been upgraded to level 94, including free throw shooting to level 98, two-point shooting to level 95, and three-point shooting to level 89.
For level 98 free throws, even if you can't hit 100 shots, a 90% hit rate should be the bottom line.
He took a look at the system and found that after playing the first round of the series, his game experience increased from level 85 to level 86. If this continues, if he can reach the Eastern Conference Finals, he might be promoted to level 90. It seems that he has really been trained in the playoffs. people.
At this time, Chuck Daly walked up to him with a statistic sheet. Rodman next to him quickly gave up his seat. The former sat next to him, pointed to the statistic sheet and said to him: "Iron Fist, I'll give it to you." You analyze your shooting situation."
"Okay." Zhou Quan nodded.
Chuck Daly said: "25% of your shots are currently at the basket, which is quite high for a point guard.
Isiah's career shot rate at the basket so far is only 16%, and Michael Jordan is currently only 29%. "
Speaking of which, he pulled out a data sheet and said: "I have a statistic here, which is Jordan's offensive proportion in the last 100 games.
The offense at the basket was 27.1%, and the shooting percentage was 74.3%. In the past two points, that is, outside the basket in the penalty area, 15.5%, and the shooting rate was 32.3%. The mid-range two-pointer and long-range two-pointer were 49.6%, and the shooting rate was 51.1%. 7.8% three-pointers and 38.3% shooting percentage. "
"Is Jordan's offensive efficiency at the basket so high?"
Zhou Quan was a little surprised. This was higher than the basket shooting percentage of the three super centers.
Chuck Daly said: "Jordan used to score more breakthrough layups, but after his pull-up jump shots got better and better, he took more mid-range shots, which reduced some of the basket scores."
"You used to take more shots at the basket than you do now?" Zhou Quan continued to be surprised.
Chuck Daly said: "Jordan's current shooting percentage at the basket has reached 74.3, and his career is currently 71.5%. Isiah's career so far is 61.1%, and you are 56.2%."
Zhou Quan nodded, looked at the assassin next to him, and said: "My layup skills are indeed still a little behind, and it is understandable that my shooting rate at the basket is not high enough."
The assassin was stunned, as were everyone else. Was he too thick-skinned to a certain extent, or had his mental quality reached a certain level to say such a thing?
Chuck Daly also twitched his face, and then said: "Your recent two-point shots accounted for 24%, which is similar to the shots under the basket, and the shooting rate is only 31.3%. In other words, in the paint area, you The shot ratio has reached nearly 50%, but the hit rate is quite low."
Chuck Daly looked at Zhou Quan and smiled: "But Iron Fist, your shooting percentage in the past two points is not high enough, but Jordan's shots in the past two points are less than yours, and they are getting less and less. Do you know the reason? "
Zhou Quan was startled, so he was stupid, his hit rate was so low, and he still shot with all his strength?
Chuck Daly said: “The near two-point area will face a strong defense inside, and it is one of the areas with the lowest shooting rate among all shooting areas, including three-pointers.
Iron Fist, I ask you to take fewer shots in this area in the future and make more mid-two-point and long-distance two-point shots. Can you do it? "
"Let me think about it." Zhou Quan thought about it.
The nearly two-point area is an area of one to three meters, just within the paint area. The reason why he takes more shots in this area is because he makes too many breakthroughs. Although he has a full panoramic vision and can pass a lot of balls , but many times there is no chance to pass the ball, so I can only force the shot by myself.
If you want to reduce the number of shots in this area, you have to reduce breakthroughs, or pull out after entering without any passing opportunities.
Chuck Daly said at this time: "Iron Fist, I suggest you strengthen your shots from two points away, which is the most suitable shooting area for you.
You have the ability to make a strong breakthrough, but your breakthrough speed is not very fast, so when you continue to break in, you will be easily double-teamed. "
Zhou Quan nodded. Of course he knew this. If he jumped the first player and got one or two steps inside the three-point line, he would be open.
But he is a point guard, not a small forward or shooting guard, so shooting is not his first choice. He said with some embarrassment: "Coach, but this way, I can't compress the opponent's defense and create openings for my teammates." Chance."
Chuck Daly nodded and explained with a smile: "Iron Fist, this is a question of timing. This is a question about your ability. It is not a black and white question."
Zhou Quan understood immediately.
What Coach Daley means is that every attack changes, whether it is a break into the paint area or a long-range shot. The choice must be based on tactics, timing and changes on the field, not a rigid way of doing it.
With his current basic shooting skills, the two-point shot has reached level 95, which should be the top level. However, his finishing skills are a bit worse. There are so many shooting methods, but none of them have reached the first-class level, which seriously drags down his shooting percentage and is a waste. With his basic shooting skills, it’s no wonder the system issues so many shooting training tasks.
If he reduces his shots in the paint and adds some mid-range shots in the second round, will his shooting percentage be higher? You have to try it before you know.
Shortly after, the post-match press conference was held.
On the Knicks side, a local reporter asked: "Coach Riley, now that the Knicks have been eliminated in the first round, were swept by the Bulls in the first round last year, and have been unable to advance to the second round for two consecutive years, what do you think they should do to advance to the second round?" ?”
The expression on Pat Riley's face was very calm, but he no longer had the confident smile he had in the past. When he heard this question, he said calmly:
"We will study the lineup during the offseason. After the trade window opens, maybe we will make some transactions."
The reporter asked: "According to relevant information, you will make adjustments to the inside lineup, but what about now?"
Pat Riley said: "Sorry, I have no information to tell you at this time, it is confidential."
The next question was from a local New York reporter, asking: "Coach Riley, Iron Fist deliberately humiliated Oakley on the court, which ultimately led to the Knicks being eliminated. Do you agree with this result?"
Pat Riley thought for a moment and then said: "Approved."
His answer obviously surprised many reporters, and the clicking of the shutter became more intensive instantly.
"Why do you need to approve it?" the reporter asked angrily.
Pat Riley shook his head helplessly and said: "Even if it was Iron Fist's intention, psychological warfare is part of the game, including trash talk, provoking each other to attack the opponent's psychology. Whoever loses his cool first will be defeated." Be passive.
Oakley was impulsive. After he got up, he should have used fierce defense to deal with Iron Fist's provocation and humiliation, but he chose to use his fists, and this was a quite wrong choice.
He and you should all see that Iron Fist will respond with the toughest attitude when faced with provocations from opponents in the regular season, but did he ever use his fists in the series with us? No. "
Having said this, he raised his right hand, raised his index finger, and said in a positive tone: "Please remember his other identity, the ice hockey executioner.
The executioner's job is not simply to impulsively fight with the opponent. The executioner must even be the calmest person on the field. He must calmly observe the situation on the field and suddenly target the opponent's main force when it is not beneficial to his own side. The scorer causes conflict and then resolves it.
Iron Fist did quite well. He was the calmest person on the court. He would never attack his opponent because of his anger. Therefore, after entering the playoffs, he never used his fist again. He would not give Chances for the referee to send him off.
But Charles Oakley didn't do that, so he got sent off, so we were eliminated, so we have to accept the result because we didn't do enough.
If we don't even have the courage to admit defeat, it is impossible for us to defeat those powerful opponents. This is my request to the Knicks. Whether you understand it or not, this is my philosophy and I must implement it. "
The Pistons also had the opportunity to ask about the conflict on the court.
A New York Sports reporter asked: "Iron Fist, did you deliberately humiliate Charles?"
Zhou Quan smiled and said, "Yes."
"oh!"
All the reporters exclaimed.
Zhou Quan said in surprise: "Why are you so surprised?"
The reporter who asked the question said angrily: "Why are you not surprised? This is a basketball game, but you humiliate your opponent. Is this a gentlemanly behavior?"
Zhou Quan smiled very calmly and said: "Oakley is used to defending in a way similar to fighting. His defense is against the person but not the ball. Just before I humiliated him, he gave me a blow.
Gentlemen, I would like to ask, why don't you accuse him of being ungentlemanly in his defense, but why do you accuse me of being ungentlemanly in humiliating him? Are you racist? "
"of course not."
"Don't be racist."
Many reporters said angrily.
Zhou Quan smiled and said: "Since it is not racial discrimination, then please answer my question just now."
"Whether his defensive action is a foul or not is subject to its own rules and has nothing to do with whether he is a gentleman or not," the reporter who asked the question argued.
Zhou Quan suddenly laughed, and the reporter had a bad feeling.
"So, my humiliation of him is not even a foul, and it has nothing to do with whether he is a gentleman, right?" Zhou Quan said immediately.
"This?" The reporter was speechless.
Zhou Quan looked at the reporters and said, "So are you double standards or racist? Please choose one, okay?"
"snort!"
The reporters groaned, but no one bothered with the issue anymore.
But Zhou Quan also had something to say, he said: "When Oakley defends with fighting-like movements, he will inevitably hurt his opponent, so I think we need to teach him a lesson and let him know that on the basketball court, When you hurt your opponent, your opponent can also hurt you or humiliate you. And you..."
He raised his finger and pointed at the reporters just now, and said: "Gentlemen who just thought that I was not a gentleman enough for humiliating Oakley, you are ridiculous, because you selectively ignored the harm Oakley did to me, and only saw the harm I did to him. humiliation.
Now I can tell you clearly that next time, I will humiliate him and even deal with him in his own way.
When it comes to fighting, he's still far behind, so don't force me to use force. Dealing with him in a humiliating way is the gentlest response to him. I'm protecting him, do you understand? "
These words were extremely powerful, causing the scene to fall into extreme silence.
All the reporters looked at Zhou Quan, who was smiling and talking, but his words were full of threats and toughness, and gained a better understanding of his character.
This is a guy whose side A is absolutely different. Side A is gentle and humble, but side B is tough to the core and ready to draw a sword and fight at any time.
"Maybe this guy has two personalities." A reporter muttered.
"Exactly like the Smiling Assassin, McCloskey must have seen this when he picked the rookie. He must have hoped to copy the next Assassin."
A reporter next to him nodded.
…
The next day, at 10 a.m. on the 30th, the Pistons boarded a special plane back to Detroit.
That night, the Cavaliers eliminated the Blue Nets and the Trail Blazers eliminated the Lakers, both advancing to the second round with a big score of three to one.
Only the Jazz lost to the Clippers, and the two sides tied at two. They were also the only ones among the eight groups of opponents in the first round to reach the G5 game.
The schedule for the second round is also out. On May 5th, the Bulls will face the Celtics, the Trail Blazers will face the Suns, on May 6th, the Cavaliers will face the Pistons, and the winner of the Jazz and Clippers will face the SuperSonics.
The second round is different from the first round, with a best-of-seven game format and a home and away schedule of 22111.
The Pistons will go to Cleveland on the 5th, have a holiday on the 1st and 2nd, and resume training starting on the 3rd.
At eight o'clock in the morning on the 1st, Zhou Quan woke up and suddenly thought of the system's first round of series tasks, and that it might also issue tasks for the second round, so he quickly opened the system.
Two new tips, the first is a bonus tip.
He defeated the Knicks three to one and was rewarded with three skill points.
He immediately opened the second prompt, and it turned out to be a task about the second round of the series.
"Ask the host to lead the team to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, sweep the opponent, and be rewarded with five skill points. Each time a game is lost, the reward will be reduced by one skill point."
"It's similar to the mission in the first round of the series. It seems that the system is not very powerful for this kind of reward. Even five skill points are not as good as a bounce +1 or a speed +1."
He complained to himself, and then began to think about how to add more.
(End of chapter)
