Legend Raiders

Chapter 289
That night.

In the Amway Arena, which cost as much as 3.8 million U.S. dollars, although the attendance rate cannot be compared with super markets such as New York and Los Angeles, compared with other teams, it can almost be placed in the mid-level position.

If the Magic's record can be better, and the team can cultivate one or two more stars, maybe the market can be even higher.

But the current Magic does not have such a background, because the biggest star in their team is Nikola Vucevic.

For this old iron, everyone probably doesn't have a deep impression. Even when he appeared in the highlights of the game that day, they would almost forget it after watching it.

He is the kind of star who is low-key and high-key from time to time, but he definitely does not have the eye-catching temperament of the stars.

Compared with the current core players of the Magic, the other four headed by Aaron Afflalo are basically barely qualified role players.

to the point.

The atmosphere in the locker room of the home and away teams was not too different, giving people the feeling that they were all laughing and joking.

But if you distinguish carefully, you will see obvious differences.

The Magic will be so relaxed here, it is entirely because there is no burden.

After Howard, Lewis and Turkoglu left one after another, this former Eastern powerhouse has been wandering in the fish belly group for an unknown number of years.

nowadays.

With the growth of Vucevic, the team's record has improved slightly, but if they want to return to the glory of the time, judging from the operation and operation of this team in recent years, don't really have much expectations.

Therefore, as this situation cannot be overcome for the time being, the management has been a little numb for many years. After not setting any great goals for the team, these young people have played a lot easier.

of course.

This is definitely not to say that they don't have any competitive spirit. If any strong team has any plans to slack off, the Magic will definitely win this victory without hesitation.

The Rockets will lose two games in a row, giving people a heartless feeling, which is completely the return of their other core.

Like now.

The other players, headed by Harden, sincerely did not forget to bring Qin Tao with them in three words. When the staff reminded them to play, this state was temporarily lifted.

Needless to say, McHale and the others reacted. As the players got ready, they sneaked a glance at Qin Tao and walked towards the stadium first.

When they came to the exit of the player tunnel, McHale and the others had mixed feelings.

They didn't expect that Qin Tao should have suffered a loss, or that he and the team would lose out, but they didn't expect Qin Tao to win the game.

Now, if you want to ask them what mood they are in, they will definitely give you a middle finger.

Entering the coach's bench, McHale and the others were very quiet.

As the DJ and cheerleaders entered the final warm-up state, the emotions of all the fans in the arena were completely mobilized.

At last.

When the two teams walked out of the player channel one after the other, the fans would not be stingy, and there were deafening cheers and boos at that time.

Needless to say, the booing was for the Rockets who came from afar.

warm up.

Appearance ceremony.

As the old ones were completed one by one, it was finally the time for the game to start.

The players on the Rockets' side are very interesting. After Qin Tao's absence and the trade at that time, McHale finally saw Motaijunas in his eyes. This little brother has been serving as the starter for some time.

The rest of the team remained basically the same. Harden, Jeremy Lin, Asik, Parsons, and Qin Tao remained off the court. It seemed that they were still in the same position as before, serving as the absolute core of the second team.

Looking at the Magic, this group of young guys is basically the starting lineup they have used for most of the season.

In the center position, it goes without saying that Vucevic acts as the main force.

The power forward position is Andrew Nicholson, who entered the NBA in the same year as Qin Tao.

The small forward position is also Maurice Harkless, who entered the league with Qin Tao.

Aaron Afflalo at shooting guard and E'Twaun Moore at point guard.

From the main players of the two teams, it can be seen at a glance that the Magic are not opponents at all.

But to repeat the old saying, there is no absolute weak team in the NBA.

Game start.

Nicholson stood on the halfway line, ready to take on Motel.

whistle.

Nicholson instantly showed good physical fitness, forced the half-headed Motel, and easily won the ball for the team.

cheer.

Taking advantage of the mood, the fans did not hesitate to cheer for themselves.

Moore received the ball and advanced, and Vucevic and the others followed without haste.

As the head coach of the Magic, Jacqui Vaughn is also considered a small half of the academic school, and his tactical arrangements are step-by-step.

But if you study it in depth, this man who can become the coach of the Magic is also in the light of Popovich, the old man of the Spurs.

Without him.

08-09 season.

As Vaughn's contract with the Spurs ended, the veteran showed some coaching ability, studied with Popovich for a period of time, and also served as an assistant coach for a period of time.

When he mastered something, when the Magic fired the original coach last summer and decided to change their minds, he started several interview trips with several others.

In the end, he was even better. With the qualifications that he had never been the coach of any team, he finally became the coach of the Magic.

And his coaching style is definitely Popovich all the way, his style of play is mainly based on positional offense, and his tactics are also biased towards the inside.

and so.

When the Magic players began to settle down one after another, Moore, as a guard, handed the ball to Vucevic very well.

Facing Asik, whose style is almost similar, the younger Vucevic is definitely full of vitality.

of course.

Being able to be brought back by Morey's poison contract, the value of Asik will make Vucevic uncomfortable.

a time.

The two white bears fought tentatively in the penalty area, and the others agreed with each other very tacitly, and gave them space one after another.

Sit down.

Qin Tao looked at them calmly. When Vucevic gradually gained the upper hand with his slightly stronger strength and more solid basic skills, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and he already had the answer. live.

really.

Although Asik's tonnage and defensive talent are stronger than Vucevic's, in the first confrontation, his shortcomings of poor footwork and slow reaction were exposed.

Subsequently.

As the core of the Rockets on the court, Harden will naturally have nothing to say. The classic three-point retreat reappears and gives Vucevic a strong response.

(End of this chapter)