NBA's strongest prince

Chapter 209 Don't be in a hurry

"Although the Pistons have improved their offensive power this season, their advantage is still on the defensive end in the face of the Suns, who are the league's No. [-] offensive team."

"The game between the Suns and the Pistons is a conflict, but it's not the key now. If the Suns' rotation is not properly restricted, it will be difficult for the Pistons to make a difference."

"In the second season in which the Russell family took charge of the Suns, the Suns have become a first-class team in the league. This is really unbelievable."

"The Pistons' bench lineup is still too bad. McDyess can't do much against the Suns."

"The Pistons are also very eager for victory. Their main force played more time, but they also fouled more, so they will be a little troublesome in the second half."

"Rashid's offense was pretty good today, but he didn't limit Marion. After the All-Star Weekend, Marion feels stronger."

"The best thing the Pistons did today was defend against Russell. Billups has already fought hard."

"Billups put more energy on defense in the first half, and the effect of playing Russell on the offensive end was mediocre, but in the third quarter, he suddenly exploded on the offensive end. Single defense is estimated to be Russell's only weakness now. gone."

"Billups has a very strong strength, and his shot has no warning. After the Pistons let go of the attack, the effect is better."

"However, the current defense of the Pistons is obviously affected, and Russell has also started to attack."

"This strong matchup is very exciting, and the suspense of the outcome will not be revealed until the last quarter."

The Pistons played very well in the third quarter. Billups' offense and Ben Wallace's rebounds helped the Pistons narrow the gap, and the game regained suspense.

In fact, the Suns also understand that their biggest problem is rebounding.They now rely on strikers for rebounds, but if the opponent has a real inside line to pinch the position, it will be relatively difficult for the strikers to protect the rebounds.

In the previous few losses, all the opponents had big centers, and their rebounds were blown out.

They played very well in the first half, but they had similar problems in the second half.

Moreover, the rotation lineup did not perform so well in the second half, and the opponent caught up.

At the end of the quarter, the Suns decided to use a small lineup, because Big Ben had fouled four times, and they needed enough impact.

"Brothers, we will win the game, and everyone will play more aggressively." Russell said.

From the beginning of the third quarter, Russell has strengthened his personal offense.

At the end of the quarter, he also decided to go all out, increasing his shots and at the same time passing the ball more to the striker who cut in. They didn't do a good three-pointer today, so they were caught up by the opponent. There is no need to get angry at this time.

If the big ben can be played down, it will be difficult for the Pistons to restrict them.

In terms of hitting the rim, Marion, Iguodala and Wallace are really strong together. Even if the Pistons defend well, they will lose sight of one another.

The key is Russell's passing. There may be mistakes in passing the ball all the way in, but his success rate is really amazing. Many balls feel that the Pistons are defending well, but they are still succeeded by the Suns.

"No matter how many times I watch him, his passing is so amazing. It's a pity that I was born too early. If Russell passes me the ball, I will definitely take off." Barkley couldn't help sighing.

Moreover, Russell's personal scoring has also increased, Billups has already consumed a lot, and the pressure on the defensive end has increased, which is also a bit uncertain.

"Russell's third three-pointer in this game, Russell's touch in the front was only average, but now he seems to have adjusted. His three-pointer is very characteristic, and he shoots very fast. He can shoot as long as he has a quality screen. The Pistons are not defensive. Don't like flanking, they're having a hard time."

"Oops, Ben Wallace fouled for the fifth time... The Pistons didn't replace him because they had no one to replace, and McDyess couldn't protect the paint at all."

"Ben Wallace missed two free throws. At the critical moment of the game, he became the team's double-edged sword."

It was the last few minutes, and the sun seized the state of Da Ben's appearance and gained the advantage again.

As the clock ticked, the Pistons began betting on threes.

They don't rule out three-pointers this season, Billups and Rasheed are both daring to shoot.

But the Suns' defense is also very targeted. The Pistons can pass the ball in, but it is impossible to make an easy shot from outside the three-point line.

Rasheed's shot was good, and the Suns' defenders couldn't block it.

It's just that his hit rate is not that high, and he doesn't hit a shot.

At this time, the Suns felt better. Russell passed Marion in seconds this time, and Marion also hit a three-pointer from the outside. This ball pushed the Pistons to a desperate situation.

Billups began to shoot directly through the screen, just like Russell.

He really has a big heart, and he can make a shot. Looking at the score, the Pistons have hope again.

After all, if two three-pointers can tie, even if the time is less, accidents may happen.

At this time, Russell made another attack to stabilize the morale of the army. He shook the Pistons defender with a feint, took a step inside and hit a shot near the free throw line.Although it is only two points, it is still worth a thousand catties.

The Pistons were also tenacious, and Billups hit a three-pointer with a screen.

But time is running out, Russell controls the time, and the Pistons can only resort to foul tactics.

But Russell almost never made mistakes at the free throw line. He made four consecutive free throws, but Billups did not continue to hit three-pointers.

The Suns still won the game in a thrilling manner. After the game, Russell told reporters: "They are indeed difficult opponents, but we withstood the pressure."

D'Antoni also said in the news: "We are short of people inside this season. Every opponent knows that we should make a fuss in the penalty area, but our young players have not flinched. I am proud of them."

"Varejao is recovering very well, Stoudemire is also adjusting, they may come back soon, but I'm not sure yet, we are playing well now."

D'Antoni's half-true and half-false smoke bombs, at this time the strong teams are starting to stare at the playoffs.

It may be that playing the Pistons is relatively expensive, and then the Suns encountered old problems again.

Unlike the two insiders of the Pistons, the Clippers' Brand and Kaman can both play inside.

With Varejao, Marion could cause a lot of trouble for Brand, but he couldn't do it in this game.

Varejao wanted to improve and come back, but Russell still told him not to worry, the Suns have no problem in the playoffs, even No. [-] in the Western Conference, Varejao only needs to return to the two games before the playoffs to adapt to the game.

The Spurs and Mavericks in the West are now in a hurry. They are competing for the second place in the West. Those who fail will go to the fourth place in the West and will encounter the Suns in advance.

(End of this chapter)