Zhiba NBA

Chapter 81 (Eighty) Iron Army Battle Spirit
After three quarters, the Pistons had overtaken the score, leading 74:70 into the final quarter.

Tang Shuai was worried about the formation of troops. It was too easy for Rashid to score points in singles when Da Zhi played, and Okur had some physical difficulties after playing for too long. It seems that Bosh had to try at the fourth position.The only good thing is that Yao Ming had a good rest in the third quarter, and it seemed that he could play the entire fourth quarter.Compared with Phil Jackson, Tang Shuai is more solid and diligent, and he has done a lot of preparation work before, but he never imagined that the all-conquering ace McGrady can't take advantage of the matchup, and now he can only count on Yao Ming.

Although Yuan Fei didn't know Tang Shuai's inner thoughts at this time, he had done his best.Some time ago, he repeatedly emphasized in the team that he is optimistic about the Pistons, asserting that the Pistons are a strong opponent, which can be regarded as a wake-up call for the coaches and players.He clearly remembered that in his previous life, the entire Lakers team looked down on the Pistons and only regarded the Spurs as their championship opponents. After the F4 Lakers eliminated the Spurs and Timberwolves successively, they were completely relaxed mentally.Even Phil Jackson, who has always been prudent, admitted that he hadn't studied the Pistons' game tapes before the finals.With such a mentality, it is of course not surprising that they lost 1 to 4 in the finals.

The Pistons are an iron army, which can be seen from their president Joe Dumars.Dumars was the starter for the Pistons' two consecutive championships in 89 and 90, and was the MVP of the 89 Finals.He is an iron-blooded tough guy who once defended against Michael Jordan in the playoffs.Jordan, who never bowed his head, even praised his old rival as "the most difficult defensive player to deal with".As the president of such a person, the players selected naturally have the temperament of an industrial tough guy in the Motor City.

As soon as Dumars took office in 2000, he shot the league's first-line star, the superstar known as Jordan's successor, Grant Hill, who has an elegant style of play, in exchange for Ben Wallace, a rough and tough guy who had just played the main force of the Magic, and Atkins as a substitute.The deal drew rave reviews.As a result, Hill was soon plagued by injuries after the trade, and he didn't make much contribution in playing and stopping. On the contrary, Daben continued to improve and became the two-time best defensive player and the Eastern All-Star starting center.Dumars has established himself as a role model manager because of this insightful transaction.Then he traded the two-time All-Star player Stackhouse in exchange for Hamilton, who is less famous but has better tactical literacy and stronger off-ball ability, and appointed the new coach Rick Carlisle, which achieved good results.With the selection of Prince in the draft, the appointment of the famous coach Larry Brown, and the addition of strong support Dejan Bodiloga, the Pistons finally created a strong team.The only regret is that Darko Milicic, the No. 03 pick in [-], was significantly lower than expected, not enough to support the inside line with Daben's partner.

Faced with the dilemma of lack of insiders, Dumars dared to start with problematic players that no one cares about.Roaring Tianzun was known as a locker room bomb before, and Dumas keenly saw the villainous temperament in him.Detroit is not afraid that the players are villains, but that the players dare not fight!The joining of Rasheed Wallace announced the completion of the assembly of the Pistons' Five Tigers and the completion of the championship-level team.

If there is anything the Rockets are inferior to the Pistons, it is the heart that has become strong in this adversity.Tracy McGrady was too young at the beginning of his career and had few achievements, but after the Raptors broke out, he moved to the Rockets with a high salary, and has since become a first-line superstar. Yao Ming was the No. [-] pick when he first entered the league.Only Billups and Wang Zhizhi have experienced good times and bad times, and have seen strong winds and waves.As for the Pistons, Daben was an undrafted rookie and couldn't even play on the bench early in his career; Rashid had a bad temper and was regarded as a cancerous player; Hamilton played with Jordan in the Wizards and has always been a neglected green leaf beside Red Flower;The mental maturity of these people is far beyond what the Rockets can match.

When the strength is close, the mentality gap will affect the balance of the game.

Bosh didn't have much confidence in his defense against Rasheed, and he was fouled when he came up.Rasheed made two free throws, 76:70.

McGrady also became more impatient. He missed a three-pointer and Da Ben protected the rebound.

Prince missed a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Bodi Loga, but Rashid squeezed Yao Ming and Da Ben made a tip-up.

Jefferson missed another three-pointer, and Pistons substitute Lynch Hunter hit a three-pointer 81:70.In just 2 minutes of the opening, the point difference widened to double digits.

This is the case in basketball games. A moment of inattention, a minute of slack, and a moment of lack of fighting spirit often lead to completely different results.

Billups singles Hunter finally made a contribution and scored the first goal of this section for the Rockets.But the old Brown immediately replaced Hunter without giving the Rockets a chance to find a rhythm.

The two sides fell into a bitter battle. After a few minutes, only Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming scored a goal each, and only Hamilton scored 2 points for the Pistons.The shooting percentages of both sides were very low, and even Hamilton's close layup was fanned out by McGrady's cap.The game entered the last 4 minutes, and the score was still 83:76.

McGrady still missed the jumper, Yao Ming grabbed the offensive rebound and made a dunk, only 5 points away!

Pistons substitute center Campbell had nothing to do with Yao Ming in the last few rounds. He finally caused a foul and only made 2 of 1 free throws.After Jefferson hit the iron, Campbell got another chance to play, but was still defended by Yao Ming. After returning, Yao Ming singled Campbell easily, 84:80.

Brown changed back to the starting five tigers and entered the final stage of the decisive battle.

Bodi Loga is in control of the ball steadily and has the advantage. Of course, the Pistons intend to run out of time.McGrady didn't dare to press forward this time. He knew very well that the Serbian black man was elusive in possession of the ball.

Bodi Loga saw that McGrady had stabilized, and changed his focus to post-up singles.Jefferson was not far from the two of them, and stepped forward to help McGrady defend. Bodi Loga took a big step in Jefferson's direction without fear.

It was McGrady's pounce that revealed a small gap, and Bodi Loga wiped it in without hesitation. He was still leaning forward, and succeeded in shooting with a light throw.

McGrady looked frustrated, the ball was swayed by his teammates.Jefferson was also full of resignation. I was obviously there to help in the defense, so why did it become a disservice?
But Bodi Loga is such a star with a huge golf quotient, who can catch any point of the Rockets' incoordination and make an offense.

Billups executed a key attack by himself. He broke through for a layup, but the ball slipped out after 2 laps on the basket.Yao Ming set aside the offensive rebound, Okur got it but his shot still missed.

In the last minute and a half, the Pistons led by 6 points, and the ball was handed over to Rashid, who had the greatest grasp of singles.Roaring Tianzun caused a foul by Okur and made two free throws.

Although McGrady hit a three-pointer, there was too little time left, and the Rockets only resisted a little.

At 92:85, in the first game of the finals, the Rockets played a bad fourth quarter and eventually lost at home.

　One more chapter today

　　
　
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