Healing Basketball

Chapter 577. Chapter 577. The Strongest Backcourt (6000 words)
Larry Brown swears at the street when things go wrong, not to mention that it does not play a role in channeling the emotions of the players, and it will deepen the negative emotions of the players.

At the critical moment, Larry Brown will only give pressure, not a solution.

That is to say, Billups wandered around in his early years, and his heart was very tough, otherwise he would have been tossed and collapsed by Larry Brown.

After playing under Larry Brown for two years and meeting Philip Saunders as coach, the old Pistons players seem to feel surrounded by love... This is how Philip Saunders can take over smoothly as soon as he comes Larry Brown's defensive system and the reason for the smooth completion of adjustments.

The intermission ended and the players of both teams returned to the field.

Although the score is still far behind, the situation has changed in the second quarter, and the morale of the Blazers players has regained their momentum.

Seeing the other side swept away the haze at the end of the first half, Liu Xiu guessed it would be like this.

That's what Philip Sanders is capable of.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the two teams tacitly entered the defensive bloody mode.

Around Yao Ming, with Ben Wallace as the gate, plus Billups, Carter, and Prince, the Pistons played the league's strongest team defense in the first 9 minutes of the third quarter!
9分钟时间，姚明4投2中，外加4中3的罚球，拿到7分4板1助攻1抢断2盖帽，率领活塞队打出了16比9的比分！
The Trail Blazers knew that they couldn't compete with the strongest lineup in the absence of Randolph, so they had a clear direction, trying their best to consume and limit the Pistons' scoring, and it was enough to prevent the opponent from surging like in the first quarter.

When Yao Ming was replaced, Liu Xiu and Ray Allen's double guns in the backcourt started the onslaught mode!
In the last 3 minutes of the third quarter, Liu Xiu didn't score a goal, only got a 3-pointer by being fouled and got 3 assists. Ray Allen made 3 of 7 shots and scored 10 points. Beat the Pistons 10-5.

After three quarters, 55 to 65, the Trail Blazers trailed the Pistons by 10 points.

...

Entering the last intermission, the Pistons led by 10 points were not easy.

刘秀三节20分10板5助攻3抢断，雷-阿伦三节15分3助攻，这对超级后场力压他们的比卢普斯+卡特的后场双枪一头。

Real suppression!

There is also defense. Without Randolph, the Trail Blazers are also good, and the defense can do better.

The Pistons really relied on Yao Ming to sustain the score in the third quarter, otherwise it was very likely that the score would be reduced to less than 15 points like in the second quarter.

Fortunately, there is Yao Ming!

After three quarters, because of Yao Ming, the coaches and players of the Pistons felt that even if Randolph was there, they could still play around Yao Ming.

The inter-section rest time passed quickly, and the players who started the last quarter of the two teams came on the field.

The Pistons sent a combination of Billups, Carter, Prince, Amir Johnson, and Yao Ming.

Ben Wallace took a break at the end of the quarter. Yao Ming, who played 22 minutes in the first three quarters, played the entire last quarter without accident. The overall playing time was still well controlled. Billups, Carter, and Prince played in the first three quarters. They are all 33 minutes, each rested for 3 minutes, and the final quarter is estimated to be full. Ben Wallace also played 31 minutes in the first three quarters, and may play 40 minutes...

The five starters all played very long minutes, but this doesn't make people think there is anything wrong. So far this season, except for Prince, who has finally become the main player, his playing time has increased. Even the three players of the Pistons and the newcomer Yao Ming are like this. They usually play slowly for these important games.

The Trail Blazers sent a combination of Liu Xiu, Ray Allen, Stevenson, Kwame Brown and Mourning.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Trail Blazers took the lead.

Liu Xiu and Kwame Brown pick and roll, Billups and Amir Johnson flank Liu Xiu, and Liu Xiu splits the ball to Kwame Brown.

Kwame Brown cuts in, catches the ball, runs to Stevenson in the other corner... Rookie Amir Johnson does the job, looks like a blind scramble really gets the ball, Kwame Brown Bad pass!

Looking back, Yao Ming received the ball from a low post, turned around and knocked Mourning away, and quickly raised the ball to avoid Kwame Brown's pincer block and hit the basket!

Yao Ming's personal score increased to 19 points, 67 to 55, and the lead of the Pistons expanded to 12 points!
When it came time for the Blazers to attack, Ray Allen received Liu Xiu's return pass from the top arc, and Carter stood in front of Ray Allen, thinking that Ray Allen would break through or pass out, but unexpectedly Ray Allen pulled up the ball directly. Voted!

Carter pounced in time and had a disruptive effect, but Ray Allen leaned back to avoid Carter's block and threw the ball...in!Purely by personal ability!

58 to 67, the point difference narrowed to 9 points.

The offensive and defensive transition, the Pistons continued to play Yao Ming, Stevenson emptied Carter and put in the basket, Yao Ming scored, Carter caught the ball and made a three-pointer... Iron!
Liu Xiu retreated to grab the defensive rebound before Amir Johnson and counterattacked!

Billups and Prince successfully retreated to the defensive position, Liu Xiu went straight to the basket and forced up against the pincer attack of the two, causing Billups to foul and go to the free throw line.

Billups and Prince looked at each other. It's unscientific. Such a strong point guard can charge so hard.

Wade of the same height and weight is not so horizontal.

Liu Xiu made two free throws!

After switching offense and defense, seeing that the point difference narrowed to 7 points, Yao Ming continued to drop down to ask for the ball. He panicked and couldn't sit still.

Yao Ming played well in the first three quarters and did a good job of distributing his physical strength. Now he is in good shape. Billups has no hesitation. Yao Ming will give it if he wants it.

Yao Ming played low back, met Kwame Brown to defend, turned around and avoided Kwame Brown with a generous body, faced Mourning to defend, and prepared to play a one-on-two high... When the ball was raised, it was cut Lost!
When Yao Ming turned his back to the top arc, Liu Xiu emptied the Billups gambling contraction of the top arc, galloped around the bottom line, and completed the cut!

Liu Xiu failed to control the ball, and he couldn't squeeze in the three big guys. Neither Yao Ming nor Mourning could bend down quickly to grab the ball. The ball was grabbed by Kwame Brown and passed to Ray Allen. Ray Allen pushed for a counterattack A fast break layup... caused Carter to foul and go to the free throw line, making one of two free throws, 61 to 67, and the point difference narrowed to 6 points.

The Pistons called a timeout!

The Trail Blazers players surrounded Mourning and Ray Allen.

Ray Allen scored 4 points, and he was the hero on the offensive end who narrowed the point difference, while Mourning was the hero on the defensive end. Although he has no statistics, he can withstand Yao Ming's No. The power of Bo made it impossible for Yao Ming to go directly to the basket easily!This is something that neither Kwame Brown nor McDyess can do.

Kwame Brown was envious when he saw this, and secretly hated himself for not being able to do this.

He thought, adding some weight to him should not affect his speed and bounce. During the Wizards stage, before God retired, he gave up on himself, and he grew to 125 kilograms. His running and jumping ability was not affected, but he was fat. Muscle, body fat rate rises, and it is easier to get tired. After Jordan retired, he worked hard to lose weight... At that time, he will discuss it with the butcher teacher and the warden boss!

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In 2 minutes, the Pistons were beaten 6-2, with only 6 points left. Philip Sanders had to send the strongest starting five to the court in advance.

The Trail Blazers also replaced Stevenson and Mourning with outlaws and McDyess.

Mourning took the two or three most difficult rounds at the beginning of each quarter for Yao Ming, and it was up to Kwame Brown and McDyess next.

Raheem is not working well at this time. Maurice Cheeks gave up the inside single point and sent functional players. At the critical moment, he handed over to their super backcourt.

Back from the timeout, the Pistons attack.

Billups singles out the lawless lunatic, breaks through the emergency stop and then retreats a long two-point shot...

in!

The Outlaw has an air of anti-Magmomo.

It's too rough!
69 to 61, the Pistons lead extended to 8 points.

Offensive and defensive transition, Liu Xiu and McDyess pick and roll, bring out Ben Wallace, pass the ball to McDyess who cuts in, McDyess cuts the ball in the middle, this time there is no mistake, the extrajudicial lunatic receives the ball, meets With Carter's supplementary defense, the outlaw fanatic jumped high, top-level bounce + bounce speed, coupled with super height + wingspan, even Carter who rushed to cover the cap could not interfere with the outsider's shooting. The outer madman catches the ball from the bottom line and makes a hit!

"I take off and there is an empty space!"

The extrajudicial thug retreated with a roar, detonating the cheers of the fans at the scene.

But Carter, who failed to defend, felt that the high school student was not yelling at him, but yelling at the Trail Blazers bench.

Carter came up with the idea of ​​wanting to watch the excitement. Is this an internal strife?
But as soon as this idea came up, he felt the coach's eyes, the feeling that his little Jiujiu was seen through by the other party at a glance.

Putting aside his distracting thoughts, Carter ran to the frontcourt and continued to attack.

Billups continued to attack with the ball. At this time, it still depends on him. With the cover of Ben Wallace, he directly made a jumper and hit a three-pointer!

72 to 63, the point difference came to 9 points!
In the transition between offense and defense, Liu Xiu slowed down, Ray Allen attacked with the ball, McDyess cut into the attack frame, and under Yao Ming's interference, the throw hit the neck of the basket and missed!but!A hand pushed the ball back as it bounced off the hoop cylinder.

Liu Xiu's stealthy cut, caught Yao Ming's blind spot, jumped directly from the basket, and scored two points with a dunk!
65 to 72, the Trail Blazers clenched the score.

This kind of feeling of being bitten by the score is very uncomfortable, especially when encountering an opponent like Liu Xiu who can show his sharpness and hide himself in the corner.

Liu Xiu's supplementary dunk gave the Pistons players the feeling that a viper suddenly attacked in a dark corner, and you couldn't predict where he would attack from.

At this time, the role of the coach is reflected again!

Philip Sanders commanded calmly on the sidelines, the emotions of the Pistons players were calmed down, and they steadily started a slow-paced offensive and defensive battle with the Trail Blazers.

A few more possessions later, the score was 69-75, with the Blazers trailing the Pistons by six points and entering the final official timeout.

14 to 10, the Trail Blazers played an advantage in the first half of the final quarter and successfully narrowed the point difference.

But that scratchy feeling fell on them this time.

With Billups in control and with Yao Ming at the core, the Pistons were not in chaos after being beaten 6-2 at the start of the last quarter. They regained control after calling a timeout. How much is the difference, and how much is the difference now.

Now supporting the belief of the Trail Blazers players, there is only one reason why they were not overwhelmed by the Pistons-long jail time!

They firmly believe that as long as they drag the game to that point, they can win, because they have the warden and the world's tallest Mr. Key.

But in Morris Cheeks' view, this is just the bottom line. This can be used as a magic weapon to stabilize morale, but it cannot be used as a conventional weapon.

Do not rely on this!

It is necessary to continue the morale-boosting effect of 'long time in prison'. The best way to continue is to try not to enter a situation that requires 'long time in prison'.

"Long time in prison" is similar to gambling in Morris Cheeks' view. Since it's all gambling...he was about to speak when the vice president rushed to answer: "Morris, do you have any bold ideas?"

...

What a dare!

Liu Xiu looked at the two teammates, Little Flying Squirrel and Ray Allen, and he was convinced!

He was still thinking about how to start from a tactical point of view, and came up with some immature ideas. As a result, the coach's ideas were much bolder.

But don't say it, he felt really excited looking at these two teammates.

Inside, Kwame Brown and Mourning played.

The Pistons' starting five continued to play, and it was quite a surprise to see the lineup of the Trail Blazers.

Back from the timeout, the Blazers attack.

Flying Squirrel singled Billups and made a mid-range shot with an emergency stop!

Looking at the unreasonable little Momonga, Billups admired it very much.

71 to 75, the Trail Blazers narrowed the point difference to 4 points.

Billups didn't panic because the point difference was narrowed to less than 5 points. Their biggest gain tonight is that their mentality has become more calm.

This stems from the fact that they have a head coach with outstanding on-the-spot command ability!
Without comparison, you can’t feel the difference. The old Pistons players have a common idea—even if the current lineup is given to the coach of last season, once the situation is out of control, that coach will only do two things—find the best team. The bullying players scolded to death, strengthened their defense, and had nothing else to do.

When the Pistons attacked, Billups encountered Liu Xiu's close defense and chose to break through.

Carter did not continue to stay on the outside to wait for the catch and shoot. His biggest adjustment in the first half of the final quarter was that the outside response became a singles breakthrough or a flank to find an opportunity to cut in, as well as the necessary flank cover!

This time Carter chose a flank screen, helping Prince block the little flying mouse, and then cut in to take away the defense.

Little Flying Squirrel's defensive awareness, the defensive task he gets is very simple-shrink when he needs to switch defenses, don't care about outside shots, as long as he loses the opportunity to get close, he doesn't seem to have any defense against shooters.

As soon as Prince was vacant, Billups passed the ball. Prince caught the ball and made a shot... Iron!
Fortunately, the Pistons retreated in place and blocked Liu Xiu's emergency stop jumper. Yao Ming was stuck, and Ben Wallace received a defensive rebound.

But looking back, Billups' step-back jumper under Liu Xiu's defense, because of the impact of Liu Xiu's rough confrontation, the three-pointer was crooked, the ball popped out, and Liu Xiu threw herself into the air to grab the jumper. Get the ball, throw it to Momonga, and fight back!

Little Flying Squirrel was blocked in the counterattack, and Liu Xiu scored the ball. Liu Xiu went straight to the basket and passed the ball back. Kwame Brown followed up and scored two points!

73 to 75, the point difference was narrowed to two points.

Billups is still...not still!He couldn't hold on anymore, and once again faced Liu Xiu's defensive singles and took a two-point shot...Miss!
Carter rushed to grab the offensive rebound, but failed to make a tip-up. Ray Allen protected the defensive rebound.

When it came time for the Blazers to attack, Liu Xiu continued to use cover to break through, and hit the back to trigger the bonus of the "Big Black Bear's Ankle Brace", and broke into the inside.

The Pistons chose to block the shot this time, Yao Ming came out, Liu Xiu made a European step, made a big change in direction, took two steps and then made a throw... It's iron!But Liu Xiu grabbed the offensive rebound by himself, grabbed the rebound before Yao Ming got it back in place, wiped the rebound and made a layup!

75 flat!After falling behind for more than 40 minutes, the Trail Blazers finally tied the score!
Billups really panicked. He looked at the head coach and saw a calm face. He pointed to him and then to the opposite basket.

Billups regained his composure and felt a strong sense of trust.

Coming to the frontcourt, Billups continued to play singles. He could feel that Liu Xiu was becoming more and more proficient in defending him, and he was getting better and better at defending him, but he once again shot three-pointers without hesitation...

in!

78 to 75, Billups hit a three-pointer to help the Pistons regain a three-point lead!

When it came to the Trail Blazers' offense, Maurice Cheeks also gave him trust. Anyway, there was no other way but to force it.

Ray Allen runs around the pile, Liu Xiu catches Ray Allen's momentary gap and sends the ball to Ray Allen, after Ray Allen catches the ball and jumps up, Ben Wallace The Warriors had already pounced, but Ray Allen was not affected by Ben Wallace's fierce defense, and shot steadily... a three-pointer!
King of thirds!

Ray Allen's personal score increased to 22 points, helping the Trail Blazers tie the Pistons 78 to 78!
When it came time for the Pistons to attack, Carter cut in and received a pass from Billups, and then passed to Yao Ming. After a few rounds of rest, Yao Ming received the ball and turned around to open Kwame Brown to make a layup.

But looking back, relying on Ray Allen's outside control, Liu Xiu successfully broke into the inside and scored Kwame Brown. The latter jumped high and smashed the ball into the basket behind Yao Ming!

80 to 80, the Trail Blazers tied the score again!

In the past few rounds, the two teams played a wave of confrontation, but after the two centers scored, the outside shooting of the two teams came to an abrupt end.

从9分51秒到11分20秒，1分半钟时间，两队都在打铁。

Liu Xiu was blocked for breaking through, Ray Allen missed a three-pointer, and Kwame Brown was blocked for a tip-up. On the other hand, Carter grabbed two offensive rebounds in one round and was slapped off. Before the rise of Anthony, Randolph and others, Carter was the strongest cap king in the league.

Carter's number of breakthroughs in the Raptors was ranked among the top in the league all the year round, but his shooting percentage at the basket was only a little over 50%, and he averaged 3.3 goals per game in the season with the most goals at the basket so far in his career, mainly because he has a Hobbies, I just want to buckle when I break in.

But his slam dunk success rate is extremely low. Last season, he had 70 dunks in a single season, setting a new career high. This year is expected to continue to refresh.

At this time, the coaches of the two teams really didn't dare to call a timeout, and even the coaches of the two teams had the same idea-it's good to delay until overtime, as long as they don't lose!
Don't ask yourself to score a goal, just ask the opponent not to score.

It was the Pistons offense again. Carter caught the ball and played a single, and broke into the inside to score the ball... Billups used Yao Ming's pick-and-roll from the wing to go around one step outside the free throw line, received the ball, turned around and made a long two-point shot under the defense of McDyess ...in!
At the critical moment, the Pistons rely on - Chauncey Billups!

11 minutes and 37 seconds, 23 seconds left, 82 to 80, the Pistons lead the Trail Blazers by two points!

But at this time, the Trail Blazers did not call a timeout. The current lineup is suitable for key shots. There are Momo and Ray Allen on the outside, Kwame Brown and McDyess who was replaced after Mourning was tired on the inside. After Billups scored a goal, the fans at the scene were shouting the nickname-the warden.

The Pistons didn't lose their minds, and the Trail Blazers retreated immediately without calling a timeout.

But they are a little confused now. They scored a key goal and they took the lead. Why are the fans so excited and so excited?
correct!

Long time in prison!
The Pistons players focused their attention on Liu Xiu who was receiving and advancing.

This time Liu Xiu didn't change the rhythm, but pushed forward slowly while holding down the 8-second violation.

The effect was very good. When the Pistons players remembered the performance of the newly promoted king of clutch shots from the Western Conference finals last season, every time Liu Xiu took the ball, it seemed to hit the heart of the Pistons players.

"Adjust your position, don't stand stupidly, move! Is your leg broken?"

Billups yelled at his teammates.

Although he has been partnered with Garnett for two years, as long as he is in a hurry, his words are difficult to hear, but he has successfully freed his teammates from the inexplicable sense of oppression and focused on defense.

But the more sensitive Carter was still shocked by Liu Xiu's aura at this moment.

too exaggerated!

He took another look at Liu Xiu, who slowed down and advanced slowly after passing the middle circle, and felt the feeling just now—the warden is advancing to kill them!

Liu Xiu came beyond the three-point line, Prince pressed up to defend, Liu Xiu turned sideways to protect the ball, turned back to face the basket and began to do singles.

In the last 23 seconds of the game, when Liu Xiu advanced to the top arc, there were only 10 seconds left. He protected the ball and started his singles, which was the time for his last singles attack.

Carter unconsciously moved towards the top arc when Liu Xiu was sideways protecting the ball. Liu Xiu noticed this detail, changed direction, and accelerated the breakthrough!
Carter quickened his footsteps to pinch at the top arc. Liu Xiu didn't wait for Carter to pinch up completely, and split the ball at a 45-degree angle to the left. Ray Allen, who received the ball, reacted sharply and broke through to the inside!

Carter quickly made it back, Prince also quickly moved to the inside, and Ben Wallace also blocked Ray Allen.

Ray Allen waited until the pincer was in place and scored on the right side of the three-second zone. At this time, people noticed the person who should have been paid the most attention at this time but was suddenly ignored-the warden!

Yao Ming wanted to block and hide, but it was too late. Liu Xiu caught the ball and took off from the right sideline of the three-second zone. Yao Ming smashed the ball into the basket!

With 1.6 seconds left, Liu Xiu used a dunk to help the Trail Blazers tie the score!

The Chinese Derby must perform - the warden buckles the little giant, although it must be late!
(End of this chapter)