Zhiba NBA

Chapter 135 (130 IV) The Mystery of Rebound Rate

On the second day after breaking through Seattle, all Rockets players gathered on the training ground again. McGrady, who played 43 minutes in the last game, did not miss training.Tang Shuai nodded secretly. It seemed that McGrady had indeed corrected his attitude and showed a different mental outlook.

"We will go to Phoenix to challenge the Suns in two days. This opponent is not easy. We were defeated last time we played against each other. We must make some targeted arrangements this time." Tang Shuai said.

"The advantages and disadvantages of this team are obvious. Take their two star players as an example. Nash is the brain and engine of the team, but his defense is very poor, which is a complete loophole for the whole. Stoudemire's rebounding and frame protection abilities are both insufficient." Yuan Fei analyzed.

"Sorry to interrupt, Stoudemire is currently averaging 9 rebounds per game, can this not be called a lack of rebounds?" Bosh asked weakly.

"Rebounds don't just depend on quantity." Yuan Fei replied.

"Oh? Then what are you looking at?" Everyone wondered, this was a new term for them.

"Now there is a better statistic, which is to calculate the percentage of rebounds that players get on the court. This statistic is called rebounding rate. Rebounding rate can better reflect rebounding ability than the number of rebounds. At present, Stoudemire's rebounding rate is 13.2%, which is significantly different from Yao's 15.9%. It is slightly better than Bosh's 12.7%." Yuan Fei explained: "Why does he seem to have more rebounds? Much."

"Oh, that's right." Everyone suddenly realized.

"Let me give you a more extreme example." Yuan Fei said after typing on the keyboard for a long time to check some data: "In the 1971-72 season, the superstar Wilt Chamberlain averaged 19.2 rebounds per game, which was much more than the rebounding champions such as Garnett. He averaged only 132 rounds per game. In terms of rebound rate, both of them had 13.9% rebound rate that year, which was exactly the same. That is to say, they rebounded at almost the same level."

"I see. It seems that many superstars in ancient times were exaggerated. I said why Chamberlain could score 100 points, but Jordan couldn't." Jefferson said.

"This... can't be said completely. In the 71-72 season, Chamberlain was 35 years old. The conclusion of this calculation is that the 35-year-old Zhang is about the same as the superstar Garnett when he was playing. It should be better when he was young." Yuan Fei said with shame: "Chamberlain averaged 50 points per game at his peak. Even if the round advantage is removed, today he is averaging 35 points and 16 rebounds per game. He is also the leader in scoring and rebounding."

（张伯伦是50-70年代的超级巨星。4届MVP，创造了单场100分，单场55篮板，单赛季场均50分等后人难以打破的变态记录）
"The old man is still worthy of respect." Jefferson immediately changed his words.

"Of course the superstars of basketball in ancient times are worthy of respect. They are all pioneers and pioneers." Yuan Fei talked endlessly when talking about basketball: "But when it comes to the honor and statistics of ancient basketball, there must be a discount. Why is Jordan No. 1 in the history of basketball? Talking about basic statistics, Chamberlain looks scarier than Jordan. Talking about championships, Bill Russell's 11 championships are much more than Jordan's 6 championships. It is relatively easier to get high data and win the championship, and it is incomparable with Jordan's gold content."

(Russell was a superstar in the 50s and 60s, a 5-time MVP player, and the first defensive master in NBA history. He once led the Celtics to create the myth of 8 consecutive championships, but there were only 8 to 9 teams in the NBA at that time. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to basketball, the 2009 Finals MVP trophy was officially renamed "Bill Russell Cup")
"Jason, let's stop talking about ancient basketball, let's talk about the sun." Tang Shuai interrupted Yuan Fei with an embarrassed expression on his face.

"Um... sorry to digress. Let's talk about the Suns. Their scary data is partly based on the high tempo. But the scoring efficiency is the first in the league. The three-pointers of the Suns are very terrifying, stronger than the Supersonics. We must adopt the defensive attitude that blocked the Supersonics' outside line yesterday and guard against their three-pointers." Some; the Suns have more corner three-pointers after pick-and-rolls and running positions, that is, more three-pointers are assisted. For the Suns, special attention should be paid to their shooters running without the ball, and they must keep an eye on the two bottom corners.”

"Thank you Jason, the explanation is very clear. Parker, you bring the substitute players to simulate the Suns' style of play. We will come up the day after tomorrow and surprise them." Tang Shuai smiled, as if he had a plan in mind.

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On March 3, the American Western Arena welcomed the defending champion Rockets as a heavyweight guest.They got off to a bad start today with starter Marion out due to a swollen knee.D'Antoni sent Magloire and Stoudemire to form the twin towers in an attempt to contain Yao Ming.

The Rockets were uncharacteristically at the beginning of the game, and Billups, the calm master, showed his passionate desire to attack and fired continuously in the face of Nash.

"Billups missed a jumper and the score is now 5-0. He made 4 of 2 shots and scored all the points on the field, as well as a steal and a block." Barkley also couldn't help but marvel: "Today Billups has such a strong desire to perform, completely overwhelming the two superstar guards McGrady and Nash."

Stoudemire caused a foul and made 2 of 2 free throws.After Bosh missed a jumper, Nash made a strong three-pointer. 5:5 The Sun quickly tied the score.

Billups hit a three-pointer against Nashganba, 8:5!
"Wow!" Kenny Smith yelled, "Today's Billups is too strong!"

After the first quarter, the Rockets led by 3 points.Billups hit 3 three-pointers and scored 13 points. This is Lao Tang's arrangement. Aiming at Nash's defensive weakness, he came up and caught the opponent by surprise.

第二节主攻的人轮到了麦迪，他单节8投4中得到11分。但太阳队也有一名进攻端不逊色于麦迪的巨星——斯塔德迈尔。小斯屡屡走上罚球线，半场就11罚10中砍下了24分。双方战成了60平。

In the next game, McGrady was still unstoppable, but the Suns' three-pointer finally showed off.Stoudemire's substitute, Walter McCarty, hit three-pointers in a row. Richardson, who had just become the All-Star three-pointer, was naturally not to be outdone, and also hit two long-range shots. Together with Jim Jackson and Barbosa, the Suns hit seven three-pointers in a single quarter, widening the gap by four points.

(End of this chapter)