Forward to the basket

With a height of 700 meters, a weight of less than [-] kilograms, and an annual salary of less than [-] million, such a guy is not a surprising second-rate star, not to mention that Turkoglu is a gold digger from Europe.

Even if a guy like Gasol who is considered an absolute core in Spain comes to the NBA, he has to start from scratch cautiously, let alone a big man who is not considered first-class in Europe.

Turkoglu was able to enter the NBA and get a first-round draft position. Apart from the lack of insiders in this league, his shooting ability is still regarded by many people as the next Nowitzki.

Solid basic skills and the high position support ability of European big men are all advantages that allow Turkoglu to successfully knock on the door of the NBA. However, his skills can only be regarded as superior at best.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been in the NBA for so long before he found his position in the Magic. This guy's scoring ability is not weak. Even in those years with the Kings, he could reach an average of close to a double-double.

And that's not the data he won when he was the main attacker. It was only after he came under the hands of Big Van Gundy that the full potential of this guy was dug out.

This season's average of 18 points per game may not be particularly eye-catching, but if the statistics of averaging 5 assists and 7 rebounds per game are added up, a versatile insider can be easily outlined.

Can go inside, go outside, have a soft touch, can pass, can shoot, such a big guy who can pull out to support in the high post, and has a good passing skill, it is estimated that anyone will be willing to accept it.

Big Van Gundy dared to set the axis of the field on this guy, that is to say, he took a fancy to Turkoglu's comprehensiveness, and this guy is not greedy for merit, and he rarely throws when he catches the ball.

This may be a tradition in European insiders. In addition to offense, they also have to shoulder the burden of support. Including Gasol, his passing skills are also one of the reasons why people covet him.

It's just that the weakness of these European big men is also obvious, that is, the lack of personal confrontation ability. Turkoglu was not taken seriously at the beginning, because this guy has height but can't get rebounds.

However, the situation has improved significantly this season. With Howard on the inside, Turkoglu doesn't have to fight the opponent physically, but he has made great progress in catching rebounds.

Therefore, now Van Gundy has absolutely good reasons to let this guy play the pivot, not only to let him pass the ball, but also to make him a pacemaker on the field, who can be a terminator or an initiator.

With such a daring head coach, the Turk has been fully released, and his role in this game is particularly obvious, even a bit far beyond Van Gundy's expectations.

Turkoglu's pivotal role was really in full play, which forced Rivers to call a timeout at the beginning of the second quarter. He didn't want the score gap to become double digits at this time.

"We didn't defend the pick-and-roll thoroughly enough, which allowed them to always find opportunities to cut in on the perimeter, and the defense line was too wide, and we had to stick to those guys, otherwise, tonight, we would lose badly."

Rivers is not scaremongering, he is just telling his players in a very simple language, this is not a joke, if the Magic continue to have such a fiery touch, then this game will not be easy to play.

Not to mention whether the opponent can continue this feeling, just the state of being out of position may make the Celtics irreversible. In the past few minutes of the game, everything seemed very chaotic.

Especially on defense, when Pierce met Turkoglu, there was no good way to deal with the opponent. If he couldn't stick to the defense, if he let go, the opponent would hold the ball and play alone again.

Such a big organizer is definitely a headache. Not only is Pierce playing awkwardly, but because of this guy's threading in the middle, it also makes other people very passive.

If Turkoglu can't be dealt with smoothly, then this game will definitely be difficult to play. The Magic can only play more and more smoothly. Once they enter the rhythm of a shooting team, the final result is difficult to predict.

Not to mention that the opponent can play crazy, just those open shots will make the Celtics collapse.

Especially the shooting space from the three-point line to the three-second zone is likely to be a killer move for the opponent to defeat the Celtics. One defender and four shooters. This configuration is simply fierce.

And the Magic team is not just such a lineup, they also have Evans, Bogans, Garrity and Doolin, these guys have a good shooting percentage.

If these guys can also enter that kind of offensive rhythm, if the touch can also be contagious, God, then the Celtics must have a hard time, especially the defense, they will definitely be sieved!

If the Magic are allowed to revive this torrential offense, then the Celtics' undefeated golden body at home will be broken just like that.

Rivers really doesn't care about the so-called unbeaten at home, he cares more about the spirit of the players.

It would not be a good thing for the current Celtics if they were defeated by their opponents like this.

It is worthwhile to lose even if you lose, instead of being beaten to death by an opponent like the Magic.

But now if you want to prevent the Magic's crazy offensive firepower, you really have to find a way to entangle Turkoglu. Only by entangled with this axis can the Magic's madness be stopped.

But Pierce's setback just now proved one thing. The Turk, who has an advantage in height and has excellent passing skills, is not a little difficult to deal with.

He was already [-] meters tall, and he shot three-pointers very steadily. With the passing of a European big man, Turkoglu, who has a very wide vision, is simply tailor-made for the Magic. of.

Some players are changing themselves for the team, and some are changing for the players, but the relationship between Turkoglu and the Magic is embedded in this system with the most appropriate central axis.

If the Magic's offensive firepower has suddenly exploded this season because their system is gradually taking shape, then it is better to say that Turkoglu's integration is nearing completion.

With a guy like him who can play inside and outside, it is estimated that any opponent will feel a headache when they meet the Magic.

Even Weber said when he was watching the game from the sidelines, "The pass of the Turk is not simply a high ball. He can always find the loopholes in the defense and then pass the ball."

"And his back to the ball is also a threat in the interior, and his step-back shot is very accurate. His height can ensure that he can shoot over Paul's head without any scruples, and his footsteps are not slow."

Webber, as a master of inside and outside support, quite understands what such a player represents.

It is not so easy to connect a team, but Turkoglu did a great job today. He didn't let Pierce's sturdy physique interfere with him, and sent a total of three assists.

And on the defensive end, this guy, who is not too strong, also got two rebounds. Although he only made two shots, he could attract the attention of Pierce and Garnett as soon as he got the ball.

This kind of containment ability is simply creating shooting opportunities for other members of the Magic team. With him, others can play more freely, and the Magic team's firepower coverage will be greater.

Rivers watched for a few minutes from the sidelines, thinking about how to reduce Turkoglu's containment ability.

Otherwise, if you let this guy continue to play, it may really cause you a lot of trouble. If the Magic can feel the way they shoot, then this game really doesn't need to be played.

During the timeout, Rivers watched the score constantly being rewritten, and he had to make adjustments, otherwise, the game would not be played, and if the opponent shot crazy, the Celtics would be waiting to lose.

"Chen Feng, go and keep an eye on Turkoglu. I don't care what method you use, as long as you can keep an eye on him and stop this guy from continuing to calmly provide support to others, the mission will be considered complete."

Thibodeau was at the side and wanted to drag Pierce to give him some advice, but what Rivers said surprised him a bit, but he didn't refute, just waiting for the next one.

"Boss, it's okay for me to watch. What about the inside? The muscular man on the opposite side will not let go of the opportunity to get an offensive rebound. I don't know how to do doubles. I can throw it out and pull it back."

Regarding Rivers' arrangement, Chen Feng didn't say anything at all, but he was more concerned about how Howard should be dealt with. It's okay to jump out and stare at Turkoglu, but who is going to watch Howard?

Although he seemed to have the upper hand on the field just now, Chen Feng also knew that since Howard didn't take the initiative to attack, the difference in the defensive contributions of the two sides was not that big.

Both of them are very good at protecting rebounds. So far, Chen Feng has only two offensive rebounds, while Howard has only one. As for defensive rebounds, the two sides have fought equally.

After all, the jumping ability and confrontation ability of the two people are not much different. Whoever is on the defensive end will take advantage.

But if he threw himself out, what Chen Feng was worried about was whether Howard behind him would be activated. If he had been trapped for a long time, if he succeeded, it would definitely not be worth the candle.

Especially the control of rebounds. When the opponent's offensive firepower is so strong, if the rebounds are lost, then there is really no way to play this game.

"Kevin, you go to the basket and hold that guy Howard. I have the same request. No matter what method you use, you must make him quieter. If you don't want to be so passive all the time, you have to interrupt the axis of the Magic team!"

Thibodeau originally thought that Rivers would replace Howard with a coolie, but he didn't expect that the lukewarm fat man directly threw this task to Garnett.

"Ray, come down and rest for a while." Adjusting Chen Feng's position was just the beginning. Rivers then let Ray Allen off the court to rest, and then replaced him with Sprewell.

"Your task is to get that Arroyo guy stuck for me. This kid has made too many breakthroughs. I don't want to see this picture continue." Rivers now not only wants to get stuck on the axis of the Magic, He even wants to contain the accelerators of the opponent's two backcourts. Arroyo's existence is also a big threat.

Rondo went to take care of Nelson, so Sprewell's fierce defense was aimed at Arroyo!

No one would have thought that in this short period of [-] seconds, Rivers would have made continuous adjustments. When the game started again, Arroyo, who had always been accustomed to holding the ball and looking for opportunities to break through, was considered a hit. With a piece of iron, Sprewell's sturdy defensive style stuck to the Puerto Rican!

All Arroyo could feel was the dull pain in his ribs. Although the tough Sprewell was old, his old-fashioned defensive moves were more brutal than when he was in New York!

Thought?Can!But people and balls, you can only pass one, you choose.

He was able to play an iron-blooded defensive attitude in the New York Knicks, and he expected such an old bastard to be gentle today?Arroyo is not a soft girl, and Sprewell has no idea of ​​pity.

However, when the scene of Arroyo being pinned down appeared in front of Van Gundy's eyes, it was the scene that followed that made Van Gundy's heart tighten.

Turkoglu, who was involved in high-level support, saw Arroyo trapped, and his first reaction was to support, and Lewis was already running, which was similar to the previous cooperation.

Nelson and Lewis move, Arroyo breaks through, and he supports in the middle, and he can either shoot or pass, depending on the opponent's reaction.

But just as Arroyo threw the ball to Turkoglu over there, before the Turk could hold the ball firmly, a powerful impact came from the front, which made Turkoglu almost miss his hand.

"Damn! Why did that guy come out!" Van Gundy, who was standing on the sidelines, almost spit out a mouthful of old blood, because he watched a bald man rushing towards Turkoglu.

"Hey, now your opponent is me, don't look around, be careful I steal the ball." Chen Feng didn't mean to remind Turkoglu kindly, but his appearance really surprised the Turk.

It's not like Turkoglu didn't miss the ball Chen Feng hit Howard hard at the beginning, so he knew how fierce the guy in front of him was, let such an animal stick to him, God, what is he doing!

"Wow! This guy Doug really dared to think, he actually used Chen Feng to mark Turkoglu! It seems that the big Turkish man is in big trouble!", Barkley saw this scene next to him, and he also let out a strange cry .

trouble?Perhaps only Turkoglu himself knew it, but he had already felt the oncoming pressure as soon as he met Chen Feng.

However, the Turk's reaction was also very quick. He lowered his shoulders, and with a sway, he was about to wipe away from Chen Feng's side. His posture seemed to be about to break through.

Taking a horizontal step, Chen Feng's reaction speed was very fast. He followed the opponent's movement and made a horizontal interception, as if planning to block himself in the opponent's way.

If you just rely on your body to squeeze, let alone the audience on the sidelines, even Turkoglu himself knows it well, it is a dream!

Turkoglu didn't intend to rush forward like this, all he wanted was Chen Feng's movement, as long as he was given a chance to dodge the close defense, the Turks had their own way to solve this trouble.

Dodging and taking a step back, when Chen Feng intercepted it, the Turk shifted his body weight back and used the movement of his feet to open up a space enough for him to lift the basketball over his head and throw it out!

Even though Turkoglu had only scored five points before, this guy averaged more than [-]% of his shots per game, which is enough to ensure that he can make shots from this angle and create enough threats.

Swish!Turkoglu really wanted to hear such a voice in the next second, but a gust of wind replaced his fantasy, er, it should be an auditory hallucination.

A powerful force struck from the front, and the basketball that hadn't been thrown was pushed back just like that, and then it was thrown away, flying straight to the Magic's half court.

At this moment, Turkoglu just felt stunned. He really didn't know how the bald head suddenly flashed in front of him, how he jumped over, and how he slapped him so big!

Damn, is that guy a ghost!If Turkoglu can read minds, he will definitely find that he and Van Gundy have the same idea at the moment! ! !

If a shadowy dog ​​skin plaster sticks on you, what you have to do should not be cursing, but praying.

Pray that he disappears sooner, otherwise, you will always be living in a nightmare, for example, at this moment...