The Legend of the Hungry Wolf in Basketball

Chapter 124 [Defensive battle broadcast live in the United States]

快船队一周战绩为4胜0负，叶锋凭借场均27分7.7篮板3.7助攻1抢断2盖帽的豪华数据当选了西部周最佳球员，投篮命中率高达52%，

This is the data of the top shooting guards.Although Ye Feng also experienced consecutive victories in the Lakers last season, Kobe won the best player. This is the first time he has won this honor.This is a small award, but it also makes him very excited.

The best player in the East is LeBron James of the Cavaliers. He averaged 32 points, 8.5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block per game. His statistics are even more beautiful, almost deciding the outcome of the game by himself.

Some experts called Ye Feng the yellow-skinned James. A swingman like them who is more than 2 meters tall, powerful, and full of explosive power is the most powerful.

Kobe said he didn't want to be the next Jordan, he wanted to be Kobe.But even he himself admits that he loves to imitate Jordan's movements in practice.For many fans who like him, perhaps they have worshiped him as Jordan.Jordan is known as the "God of Basketball", living in the shadow of nothing.

It would be too depressing if Ye Feng was identified as a weakened version of James in the future. James has not retired yet, so it is difficult for him to become the best player in the league.Fortunately, this is only his second season, and it is a remarkable achievement to be on par with some of the best players in the league. He has a lot of time to continue to improve himself.What he hopes most now is to play the Cavaliers in the regular season to see if he can win. He feels that the Clippers have the upper hand in defense. Their swingmen can work together to deal with James, but the Cavaliers may not be able to limit him.

Ye Feng has become the absolute core on the field, Mutombo is supporting him in the locker room, his teammates will not feel that he is a small boss who monopolizes power, there will be no barriers, and everything is developing in the direction Ye Feng expected , which made him feel proud.Especially the Clippers' record is better than he imagined.This season, he believes that the Clippers can enter the playoffs, even if they are eliminated in the first round, it is a remarkable achievement.Before the start of the new season, the Clippers were predicted to be the bottom team in the league.If I had known that a group of supermen could play so well together, I would have directly bet on Jordan's record this season. The Bobcats will definitely not make the playoffs this year, and they will be half-dead.

Ye Feng was excited as a future person, let alone the others.The father-daughter relationship between Donald Sterling and Ariel has become much closer, and they often eat together.Thibodeau laughed a lot, and the formation of troops became bolder.The manager Elgin Baylor also felt that he had a good face, and he had a sense of accomplishment in running the team for the first time, although he was originally on Dunleavy's side when it came to trading Ye Feng.It doesn't matter anymore, now everyone in the circle evaluates him as a good manager.

On November 11, the Clippers flew to Philadelphia to challenge the Philadelphia 12ers away. The 76ers' current record is 76 wins and 5 losses, which is not as good as the Clippers.In the summer, they thought they formed an all-star lineup, which excited the fans for a while, but they played poorly after the start of the game, and the effect was far less than expected.

Andre Iguodala's data has declined from last season, and Elton Brand is even more disappointing.He signed a five-year $5 million super contract, and the 8200ers expect him to lead the team to the second round of the playoffs or enter the Eastern Conference Finals.But how did he give back to the team? With 76 points, 15 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.3 blocks, the data has dropped significantly compared to the season before the injury. He has not been able to fully integrate into the team. Now some media jokingly call him a star who "will not be guaranteed in the late season".

Of course, the 76ers' poor record cannot be entirely blamed on Brand.The team lacks a super scorer, neither Brand nor Iguodala is a player who can dominate the game with scoring.

This game is very important for Brand, this is a good opportunity to prove himself.The Los Angeles fans now only recognize Ye Feng and have almost forgotten him.As long as the media mentions his name recently, nothing good will happen. "It is the most correct choice to let go of Brand and let Ye Feng be the core", "The most important part of the successful rebuilding of the Clippers is to let go of Brand", "The 76ers have been taken advantage of" and so on...all of them This kind of news.

With 20+10 data for many years, he was originally called a seriously underestimated star, but he would be regarded as a cancer if he changed teams.How could Brand swallow this breath?Whatever he said, he had to deal with the Clippers and let people know his ability.The game has attracted people's attention, and ESPN will broadcast the game live across the United States, with Mark Jackson, Mike Bryan and Jeff Van Gundy as live commentators.

Some people joked on the Internet that this was a duel between Captain Barbossa and Captain Jack Sparrow.Brand represented Captain Jack. Ye Feng led people to overthrow him and robbed his Black Pearl.

It is not easy for Brand to take care of the Clippers. His athletic ability is not as good as before this season. A power forward of his size, without speed and jumping, will only be ravaged if he only relies on his excellent wingspan inside.

Of course, even if he has the speed and bounce of his peak period, he may not be able to dominate the game.The Clippers' starting power forward is Josh Smith.If it's just about physical fitness, Smith is second at position 4, and no one dares to be number one.Last season, there was a No. 4 player who was comparable to Smith, and that person was Ye Feng.At first people thought they were together and could only defend and dunk.Facts have proved that this is not the case. They have become a striker combination that makes all teams fearful.

The Clippers have an uneven lineup. Barnes fought too hard in the last game. He injured his back in an offensive rebound and left the game midway. Afterwards, he underwent a detailed inspection and was fine. He needs to rest for a week , Mutombo entered the big list.

Because of Barnes' absence, the Clippers' starting lineup has also changed.

Thibodeau said when he was starting: "Javier (McGee) is the starting No. 5, Tony (Allen) is No. 2, Ye and Josh are swinging at No. 3 and 4 at any time, and Kyle is still No. 1. Lowry)."

McGee was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes were wide open, his head was wrinkled, and he looked disbelieving: "Coach, did I hear you right? Are you really saying that I should start this game?"

Thibodeau said with a smile: "If you don't want me, I can replace Marcin (Gortat)."

McGee clenched his fists and laughed loudly: "Yes! Of course I am willing!"

Thibodeau looked at him and said with a smile: "Don't be too happy too early, it's just that you are allowed to start this game. Their center is Camby, who lacks low-post offensive ability, and usually pulls to the high post to pick and roll for teammates, so Don't worry about the problem of resisting people. After you grab the backcourt rebound, you have to pass a fast break. If your teammate grabs the rebound, you have to make a fast break as soon as possible. Use your speed advantage to get rid of Camby, Tony, You have to entangle Iguodala, don't let him break through easily. Defend the 122 zone defense and occupy the penalty area."

The defensive strategy is completely arranged according to the characteristics of the 76ers.Iguodala's scoring mainly relies on breakthroughs. Mid-range and long-range shots are not good. Tony Allen is better at defending against breakthroughs than Barnes, and he will definitely limit Iguodala to a certain extent.Although Brand wasn't tall, he was heavy. If he played against Smith in the low post, it might be a bit difficult for him. Then, Ye Feng, who was stronger, would be on top.As long as these two offensive points are stared down, the 76ers will not have much attack power left.

76ers starting lineup is: Camby, Brand, Thaddeus. Young, Iguodala, Andre. Miller.

Jeff Van Gundy, who commented on the game on the spot, is an expert in defense. He looked at the lineups of both sides and said: "This must be a defensive game. I am more optimistic about the Clippers because they are more athletic. .”

Mark Jackson laughed: "Is it because the Clippers coach is your old partner Thibodeau? You must know him very well."

Van Gundy said with a smile: "Yeah, I know exactly what he's thinking. The biggest advantage of the Clippers is Ye Feng. They have a super scorer. Ye Feng has improved a lot this season. At critical moments, he has been able to stand up. "

The game started, and McGee jumped the ball past Camby to win the ball.Lowry quickly took the ball across half court.This game is to play fast.Smith and McGee pulled up to the high position together, but the 76ers did not defend. The formation is also 122 zone defense, and the defense area does not defend against people.

It's an awkward situation, and the Clippers don't have a three-point shooter on the floor.Ye Feng reached the low post, Brand resisted him from behind, just as Lowry lobbed the ball to the low post, Ye Feng took the first step, and Iguodala rushed up to help defend.

Barnes was not there, and the 76ers also knew that the Clippers had no pitchers, so they double-teamed unscrupulously when they came up.Ye Feng passed the ball to the perimeter, Tony Allen had an outside chance, but the open three-pointer missed.

Sure enough, this shortcoming of Brother Dantong is too obvious. If he can shoot, he will definitely not only play 20 minutes per game.When returning to defense, Ye Feng sighed from the bottom of his heart.Smith likes to shoot three-pointers, but he is completely inaccurate, and his shooting percentage is less than 30%, so he mostly shoots with iron.In this game, I can only fight defensively, grab the rebound, and immediately launch a fast break.

Andre Miller took the ball to the frontcourt, Camby went to the high screen, Smith and McGee did not come out, the four of them stood dead, and the high leaf forward defended Camby.

Seeing that he couldn't break through, Miller passed the ball to Iguodala.Iguodala was entangled by Allen, unable to turn around, and could only pass the ball. Thaddeus Young caught the ball and missed the left jumper under Smith's interference.McGee got the rebound and the Clippers quickly counterattacked.Lowry received the ball and passed it to Ye Feng.Iguodala retreated quickly and caught up with Ye Feng. Thaddeus Young also quickly returned to the inside. Except for Camby, the 76ers don't suffer from speed.

Ye Feng turned his head to the right. It seemed that Smith glanced at Iguodala. He was not familiar with his current style of play. , into the penalty area from the right.

Thaddeus Yang blocked the position in time with a supplementary defense. Ye Feng's breakthrough was blocked and he passed the ball to Smith on the other side. Brand had already returned to defense.Smith then handed over to McGee who followed up in the middle.Camby didn't come back, McGee could make an open mid-range shot, but he chose to lead inside, plunged into the crowd, took the ball with both hands, jumped into the inside line, and was about to dunk. Brand took off accurately at the basket The basketball is covered.McGee's strength was too weak, he lost his balance and flew out of the bottom line, and hit the street again...

Tony Allen picked up the basketball and passed it to Ye Feng who ran out of the penalty area.Ye Feng turned to face Iguodala, swayed slightly, shot a 45-degree pull-up jumper, the ball also missed, and Brand grabbed the rebound.

Sure enough, as Van Gundy expected, a defensive battle began!

(End of this chapter)