basketball pope

Chapter 377 [Pulling the seedlings to encourage growth, and then enter the Eastern Finals]

The Wizards scored in double figures and the score was scattered.

Hamilton made 16 of 8 shots, 3 of 1 three-pointers, 6 of 5 free throws, scored 22 points and 6 assists, and did not grab a rebound.This just shows that the Wizards have a clear division of labor. Hamilton is responsible for moving the ball to catch and shoot, actively and quickly when the offense and defense transition, and is not responsible for rebounding.

斯塔达迈尔得到20分11篮板的两双，乔丹11分5篮板7助攻。马盖蒂14分，韦斯利12分, 马绍尔10分。

The Bulls were particularly concentrated in scoring, with only three scoring in double figures.

麦迪34分5篮板4助攻，布兰德24分13篮板, 克劳福德15分。阿泰斯特表现糟糕，13投3中，三分球4中1，没有罚球，只得7分。

The balance of victory began to tilt in favor of the Wizards.The only person who was more embarrassed was Jordan, who was a jerk in this series.He was mediocre in the first round, having the worst playoff stats of his career.

The Wizards' tactics in the playoffs were not arranged around Jordan.Now, he can fully understand why Yang Rui didn't want veteran Oakley or Brian Russell last summer. If those two came to the team, they would definitely be idle, otherwise the Wizards would not be able to play with extreme physical strength tactics. come out.

At the press conference, Yang Rui commented on the game and said: "The result is the same as I imagined. We have a way to target the weakness of the Bulls. This is a victory for team basketball. The Wizards' cooperation is not the best in the league, but better than perseverance, the Wizards will not Lose to any team."

The reporter asked: "How do you keep the players motivated?"

Yang Rui smiled and said: "It's very simple, I said to them: failure is not terrible... The terrible thing is that you believe this sentence."

The reporters were all stunned for a moment, and then many people laughed.

Yang Rui continued: "Yes, we all don't want to lose, so we must do our best and keep fighting spirit. If possible, I hope to win the championship every season, and every team I lead will win the championship."

"Failure is not terrible" is to comfort those losers. If there is strength, who doesn't want to succeed?
Yang Rui's words made headlines the next day, and the media began to watch the Curiosity advance to the Eastern Conference finals.Although the sixth game is the Bulls home, but everyone can see that the Bulls star has no strength.

On the 16th, before the start of the sixth game, the media broke out a news that was very beneficial to the Wizards.McGrady had a problem with his waist. Even if he played, he was injured and his state was doubtful.

Tracy McGrady's ball is elegant, and he has a lot of dunks. After joining the Bulls, the number of shots has increased.His offensive method is mainly dry pull-up jumpers. As we all know, this technique requires particularly high waist strength. McGrady has done his best for the team's victory.

In this series, no matter who he defends, McGrady is not easy on the defensive end. He has to run with him, which also increases the pressure on his waist.If he listened to Yang Rui and was the sixth man in the Raptors, and limited playing time, although the data is worse, at least he can guarantee his health. Now injuries are coming.

If you want to succeed, you must see your talent clearly, and choose the right path is the most important thing.Those who choose the wrong path...don't know what despair is if they don't make an effort.

Just arrived at the Bulls in 2000, there is an appropriate word to describe McGrady at that time, that is, "pulling the seedlings and helping them grow."The Bulls coach increased Tracy McGrady's playing time and let him practice strength, and now he is a whole sturdier than when he was in the Raptors.

He did dominate the offensive end, reaching heights that the Raptors hadn't reached, but the added weight added to the burden on his back and knees, as well as his spine problems, which created a hidden danger for injuries.

It wasn't obvious in the first season. In the Bulls' second season, McGrady suffered from back spasms and was unable to play.This season, he attended the regular season, and finally couldn't hold it in the playoffs.

The Wizards' tactics were still the same as on the court. The players kept moving, and McGrady was taken for a walk no matter who he was guarding.

The Bulls were barely able to support in the first half and were beaten in the second half.

Jordan and Wesley were both convulsed and scored consecutively. In addition to the three-pointers from Hamilton and Bell, the Wizards shot 10 three-pointers in a single quarter to kill the Bulls in one go.

In order to ensure the physical strength of the star, Thibodeau shrank too much on the defensive end, and did not interfere enough with outside shots. Since the Wizards entered the playoffs, they finally exploded a three-pointer.

The Bulls trailed by 22 points into the final quarter, and it was too late for Thibodeau to switch to man-to-man tactics, and the players had lost their fighting spirit.

The injury affected McGrady's shooting touch, and he couldn't keep up with his physical strength on the defensive end. The Wizards used the frontcourt to press. In response to the weakness of the Bulls point guard, Crawford also made two mistakes in passing and was counterattacked.

The difference was getting bigger and bigger. In the second half, Yang Rui took the lead to replace all the main players and entered garbage time.

Wizards Boozer, Wallace, Maggette, Hamilton, Alston played small ball tactics, and they still took the initiative against the Bulls' starter.

At the end of 4 minutes left, Alston dribbled the ball from the crotch and behind the back of the three-point line in succession, turned around and played tricks, and played tricks on Crawford while delaying time, provoking Crawford's anger. Overwhelmed Alstom, who had changed direction and made a breakthrough.

Even at the Bulls' home court, Crawford was booed by some fans, which was clearly a loss.

The score was 28 points behind and there was no hope of a comeback, and Thibodeau reluctantly replaced all the main players, preventing McGrady from continuing to hold out on the field.The Wizards have the upper hand in the substitute contest, and the Bulls have no morale and are walking dead.

In the final 121 to 87, the Wizards won the road by 34 points, eliminated the Bulls 4 to 2, and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

Thibodeau hugged Yang Rui on the court with a bitter smile: "Jerry, congratulations, I hope the Wizards can win the championship this season. You must beat the Nets, I don't like that team."

"Thank you Ji Yan, I don't like the Nets either." Yang Rui smiled: "I wish the Bulls can find a good point guard in the summer."

Thibodeau sighed, the Bulls not only have problems with the point guard, but also the center, and Puerzbila was almost abandoned in the next few games.

这场奇才又6人得分上双，表现最好的是马绍尔，15投9中，三分球10中6，罚球2中2，得到26分6篮板2助攻。

韦斯利16投8中，三分球6中3，罚球2中2，得到21分2篮板4助攻。

斯塔达迈尔13投9中，罚球6中5，得到23分9篮板的准两双。

Jordan continued to play soy sauce and had only 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

公牛一边，表现最好的是布兰德，得到20分10篮板3助攻2抢断2盖帽。

麦迪成了铁匠，25投8中，三分球7中2，罚球6中4，得到22分5篮板4助攻。

Barkley joked: "Brand's advantage is that he plays steadily, but the disadvantage is that he is too stable. His stats in every game are similar, and he has those points and the number of shots. I have never seen him shoot in a game. 30+. The Bulls needed him to come out and score today, but he played like he always did, lacking passion."

Smith said regretfully: "If McGrady hadn't suffered an injury and the team was stronger off the bench, the Bulls would have been promoted, and a healthy McGrady could do anything."

No matter how strong his personal ability is, basketball is a whole sport. Yang Rui thinks that if this continues, McGrady may be in trouble. The biggest enemy of his career is injury.

However, now Maddie is no longer under Yang Rui's control.

(End of this chapter)