This striker is a bit of a monster

Chapter 180 Elbow for Elbow
"It's a pity that the Raptors didn't open their eyes."

When domestic media people commented on the selection of the Raptors, the commentators in the TNT live room were also talking about the original draft positions of Zhou Lin and Bargnani.

"Bagnani is really good, but maybe Nowitzki's success has indeed influenced the choices of many teams, but coming to Toronto is not completely the right choice. In fact, for Bargnani and the Raptors The team is not the best choice. They already have the All-Star 4/5 position swingman Chris Bosh, and the positions of the two are highly overlapping. It's not that his physical fitness can't support him to play inside, but that he doesn't seem to like confrontation very much."

There is a saying on the Internet that Bogut, the Australian Tibetan Mastiff, is probably the passing line for the number one pick, but Bargnani’s final achievement must not reach this line. It is inevitable that he will be called a parallel importer. The team is choosing him. The time was too good to think about, and Bargnani was indeed a bit untimely.

If Bargnani entered the league ten or eight years later, perhaps his achievements will be much higher than history. This is a player who is very suitable for the center of the small ball era. Bargnani, who was injured due to various other reasons, has almost entered the end of his career.

Chris Bosh didn't hit his first mid-range shot until about six minutes into the game.

To be honest, although he is a new All-Star, it is not so easy for Okafor to play singles.

Although Okafor entered the NBA one year later than Chris Bosh, he is two years older than Chris Bosh.

This kind of mature player has two characteristics, one good and one bad.

One, he has strong immediate combat ability, for example, he was able to take away the best rookie from Dwight Howard, and because of this, the original Bobcats chose him.

Second, the upper ceiling will not be particularly high. Entering the league at the age of 21, plasticity is foreseeable. Not every player is Tim Duncan. Most players who have played basketball in the NCAA for three or four years are because they want to improve their draft picks .

From the static data comparison of the two.

Chris Bosh, wearing shoes is 211cm, with a wingspan of 277 feet [-] inches and a standing height of [-]cm.

Emeka Okafor, wearing shoes is 208cm, with a wingspan of 4 feet 281 inches and a standing height of [-]cm.

Okafor's physical test data back then, except for jumping, did not lose to No. 2.6 pick Dwight Howard. This season, he averaged 1 blocks per game, which was also proved by his crazy 10 blocks against New York in January. If he hadn't suffered multiple injuries this year, he might even have entered the best defensive second team.

Defense and attack are weaker.

Although his scoring ability is not explosive, as long as he is healthy, he is also a quasi-All-Star player.

While Chris Bosh is an inch taller, the difference in wingspan is not that big.

But as long as you observe a little, Chris Bosh's shoulder height is not as high as Emeka Okafor's. After all, Chris is the man with the longest neck in the league.

Of course, at this moment, Chris Bosh can be regarded as slowly entering his peak period.

It is true that Chris Bosh's footwork, speed, and outside shooting are indeed a level better than Okafor, but when he is partnered with Bargnani, he must be more inside. They may all walk on the outside and act as high forts.

Therefore, it is more suitable for Chris Bosh to play a fast-paced small lineup center or power forward.

And when he and Bargnani are on the court at the same time, someone will inevitably need to sacrifice offensive opportunities on the outside and need to protect the frame on the inside.

Sam Mitchell, one of the candidates for the best coach, originally intended to split the playing time of the two, but this time it was Bargnani who took the initiative to ask for it, and it turned out that the effect was indeed not good.

Against Zhou Lin, he couldn't take advantage of it, and Chris Bosh, who lacked an inside tank, was also uncomfortable.

Although Bargnani also made a three-pointer, the effect was not so good.

When they were replaced, they were still 12 points behind 16-4.

Mitchell, who couldn't stand the continuous loss of defensive rebounds inside, finally replaced Bargnani. He played for about 6 and a half minutes, and was replaced by Brezek's fellow Slovenian Rahu Nesterovic. .

A seven-foot pure insider.

This season, although he only has 6.2 points and 4.5 rebounds, he is the most suitable partner in the lineup. Chris Bosh's inside player.

Zhou Lin was also forced to adjust to the need to fight against Chris Bosh, who was in the fourth position.

Chris Bosh has become the core point of the offense. He is undoubtedly much more comfortable playing against Zhou Lin than against Okafor.

And Mitchell undoubtedly saw this.

Chris Bosh, with dreadlocks, turned around and added baskets to Zhou Lin twice, scoring two rounds in a row.

With excellent wingspan, solid footwork, and a solid body, Zhou Lin, who was originally a half-perimeter player, really couldn't handle it.

Bickerstaff frowned, and immediately replaced Zhou Lin.

He made adjustments and put Walter Herman on.

Zhou Lin, who hadn't opened yet, panted heavily and drank water off the court.

The intensity of the playoffs is indeed much more intense than the regular season, and his own strength does need to be strengthened.

Chris Bosh and TJ Ford, the two dominant points, established an advantage for the Raptors in the second half of the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter, the Toronto Raptors led the Charlotte Bobcats 28-27 at home.

Gerald Wallace played the entire first quarter, scoring 11 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. As the only player in the starting lineup with experience in the playoffs, he still played his value as the leader of the team.

Chris Bosh and TJ Ford, who also played the first quarter, were put on the sidelines early in the second quarter.

Zhou Lin went into battle again, just at the same time as the opponent's insider Bargnani.

The two played the first half of the first quarter with their substitutes.

In the transition period, Zhou Lin and Bargnani became the absolute core of both sides.

The coaches of both sides have great expectations for these two Rookie of the Year contenders, but the mentality of Sam Mitchell and Bernie Bickerstaff is completely different.

Mitchell hopes to stagger the confrontation between Zhou Lin and Bargnani, while Bickerstaff hopes to form more confrontations between Zhou Lin and Bargnani on the court.

Zhou Lin's regular matchup is Chris Humphries.

That's right, it's the handsome guy who married Kim Kardashian for 72 days and ran away in a hurry.

His father, who played professional football, gave Humphries a strong body, but unfortunately he still couldn't break through the Kardashian family's tight defense.

Of course, Zhou Lin didn't like to tangle with guys with muscle bumps all over his body. Walter Herman would bring him up for pick-and-roll very early on.

It's just that the pick-and-roll looks a little awkward.

Well, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Walter Herman is even slightly shorter than Zhou Lin.

Bargnani could only hastily come up to make up for the loopholes.

And Zhou Lin made a move similar to a small guard, and actually came from the gap between the three of them for a man-ball pass, and faced the empty basket in the Air Canada Center arena, there was a explosive basket.

Chris Humphries and Bargnani behind them could only look up, and the camera captured this very keenly, and took this photo that can be made into a poster.

Hit the snake and hit seven inches.

While you are sick, I will kill you.

The NBA is a game of finding loopholes. As long as Bargnani is on the court, Zhou Lin will try every means to attack the basket guarded by Bargnani.

Again and again, again and again!

Bargnani, who is the No. [-] pick and carries the hopes of the Toronto Raptors, is like a child who wants to snatch toys but fails repeatedly in front of Zhou Lin.

It has become the most magnified defensive black hole on the court.

Toronto fans are going crazy.

'What a monster player'

It's not surprising that a 1-foot-9 athlete can dribble and shoot, but being able to make such a [-]-foot-[-] guard really makes Toronto fans feel a little desperate.

Moreover, after Bargnani became a display on the defensive end, he also began to make frequent mistakes on the offensive end. First, he was blocked by the Argentine power forward Walter Herman, who was a bit shorter than himself, and then by Brandon Roy. The press was successful.

Chris Bosh had to make an early appearance.

In 3 minutes, the Bobcats chased for a full 8 points, and now they are 37-30 ahead of the Toronto Raptors by 7 points.

Zhou Lin made 3 of 3 in the second quarter and already scored 6 points.

Bargnani's current efficiency value also fell to -12, the lowest in the game.

Okafor comes on ahead of Gerald Wallace.

Zhou Lin's performance was so good that Bernie Bickerstaff couldn't bear to replace Zhou Lin directly. In order to stagger the matchup between him and Chris Bosh, Zhou Lin was changed to the third position.

However, Zhou Lin's crazy performance in the second quarter did not end. Facing Morris Peterson, who was one size smaller than himself, Zhou Lin made a pull-up shot from the outside without any obstacles at all. Scored, allowing him to score 11 points in a single quarter in the second quarter.

At present, it is 6 of 5.

Gerald Wallace waited until the first half with 2 minutes and 32 seconds left before appearing again.

After Zhou Lin abused the front line of the Toronto Raptors, it was Gerald Wallace's turn again.

Accompanied by TJ. Ford's countdown and basket success.

The Charlotte Bobcats ended the first half with a 52-47 4-point advantage.

The data of the four rookies present were also compared at halftime.

6中5的周林得到11分3篮板3助攻。

Bargnani scored 4 of 1 with 3 points and 2 rebounds.

5中2的布兰登.罗伊得到6分2助攻1抢断。

2中1的沃尔特.赫尔曼得到3分2篮板1盖帽。

Except for Bargnani, who is -12, the other three rookies have positive win-loss values.

"Bagnani is spoiled by the Toronto Raptors."

Barkley said bluntly: "I really can't imagine that in our era, such a player can really continue to play on the court. Please, the paint area is the big man's world."

"If I were Sam Mitchell, I would never allow Bargnani to hang around and shoot from the outside like this."

"Of course, he can indeed open up space for the crowded inside line, but...his performance is not stable, he needs a stronger heart, and he needs to learn from the rookies of the same class." Earl Johnson was still slightly euphemistic some.

At the beginning of the second half, Zhou Lin faced Chris Bosh again. Yes, Bargnani was put on the bench.

As long as Bargnani and Zhou Lin are on the court at the same time, the teammates need to wipe their ass for Bargnani.

In this game, Bargnani's advantages were infinitely narrowed, while the loopholes were infinitely magnified.

And after Zhou Lin was adjusted in the second quarter, the feel of the third quarter also came back, and when Raymond Felton was not in the best physical condition, Zhou Lin and Gerald Wallace also Grab more possessions.

It is true that Zhou Lin knows that it is difficult for him to defend Chris Bosh alone, but it is also difficult for Chris Bosh to make effective changes when Zhou Lin dismembers the Toronto Raptors' defensive net.

Chris Bosh watched helplessly as Zhou Lin hit the second three-pointer of the field and made a breakthrough to foul Rashaw Nesterovic.

Who can stop this yellow-skinned young player, Toronto Raptors fans pray from the bottom of their hearts.

Zhou Lin's score increase was too fast, and he jumped to 16 points all at once. The fans at the scene were a little nervous after seeing Zhou Lin holding the ball. This kid didn't look like he was playing in the playoffs for the first time players.

In the third quarter, TJ. Ford's efficiency began to decline, and he failed to make several layups. Okafor's deterrence was still a bit sufficient, and he was replaced by Calderon in the second half. Chris Bosh became the only stable output point in the lineup.

Both sides are scoring, but the point difference has changed from 7 points to 9 points, and then to 12 points..., bit by bit, the gap between each other has been eroded and swallowed.

The Raptors players also began to become impatient.

In an offensive round, Chris Bosh directly knocked Zhou Lin down with an elbow.

Zhou Lin stood up after a while of dizziness. The teammates on the court had already gathered face-to-face with the Raptors players, pushing each other and spamming each other.

Chris Bosh was finally called an ordinary offensive foul!

This aroused the extreme dissatisfaction of the Charlotte Bobcats, and this also led to Gerald Wallace flying an elbow when he was fighting for a rebound in the early part of the fourth quarter, giving it to Chris. Bosh.

Elbow for elbow!

However, this time the referee blew a second-level malicious foul and was directly expelled from the field.

This was a conspiracy by the Raptors, who knew the point difference was big and started to make small moves. Gerald Wallace knew this, but he didn't swallow it.

"You'll still get elbowed in Charlotte!"

Gerald Wallace, who took off his armguard and headband, pointed and left.

Because Toronto is home, and because of Chris Bosh's All-Star status, the two actions were almost the same, but the referee has favoritism, but this bias will be found after the Bobcats return to the home court.

As the boss of the team, Gerald Wallace's drawing of the sword also encouraged other players.

Although in the fourth quarter, Calderon replaced TJ. Ford and frequently sent second passes, and Chris Bosh also felt a bit whatever he wanted on the offensive end, but the holes dug in the first three quarters were not filled after all.

101-95, the Charlotte Bobcats took the lead in the away game and took back the home court advantage.

提前离场的杰拉德.华莱士砍下22分9篮板，周林砍下24分7助攻5篮板，布兰登.罗伊和雷蒙德.菲尔顿都砍下了11分，奥卡福则是收获了15分17篮板3封盖的大两双数据。

猛龙队这边，克里斯.波什砍下了32分11篮板的豪华数据，TJ福特18分3助攻，何赛.卡尔德隆8分12助攻，巴格纳尼7中2，得到7分3篮板，安东尼.帕克12分4篮板。

(End of this chapter)