Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 119 Who is the top?

The game between the Blazers and the Bulls undoubtedly attracted the attention of many fans. Basically, the outcome of this game determines who can be ranked first in the rookie list in the third week.To be honest, when he saw Rose ranked first in the rookie list for two consecutive weeks, he was a little unconvinced. Although he ranked second is already very good, but even if he doesn't mind Westbrook or Love ranking Up front, there will also be brooding over Rose's top spot.So although Ye Feng was physically exhausted, he was quite excited inside. He was also very eager to compete with Rose again, even if they were not in the same position at all.

Fortunately, in the NCAA, with Mbah a Moute as the starting small forward, Ye Feng can match up with Rose on the defensive end when he is partnered with Westbrook in the backcourt.But it's different now. He has to defend Deng, who is also a small forward. Rose can only let Roy defend at most.But obviously this time the Blazers' backcourt will face a severe test. Blake is indeed an above-average point guard, but both Rose and Gordon have advantages when facing him. It is the weakness in the Blazers' defensive system, and Roy must do more to make up for it.

In fact, the best way is to switch to a defensive point guard. Unfortunately, McMillan has more energy than energy. The Blazers' first position is full of players like Blake who focus on offense and light defense, and their offense is only average. Not to the point where he can interact with top-tier point guards.In desperation, he could only tell Roy to try not to let the Bulls' ball handler face Blake. Gordon is better, and Blake can resist for a while, but if it is replaced by Rose, Blake's movement The ability is not enough to see at all, it is normal to be blown up directly.Roy also thought of the key, and issued the military order without hesitation.

During the warm-up before the game, Ye Feng was very excited. He even made two tomahawk-style dunks when it was time for a layup, which instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the fans present.Oden felt very strange, because Ye Feng had always been very low-key, and it was the first time that Ye Feng dunked during the warm-up like today.Taking advantage of the opportunity to make final preparations in the locker room, he quietly moved to Ye Feng's side and asked in a low voice: "Ye, did you take any medicine today? Those who didn't know thought you stayed in Portland to sleep in the previous five away games." Dajue! Is there something good? Take me with you!"

Ye Feng smiled and said: "What's the good thing? Is it a good thing to be number one in the rookie list?" Monk Ao Dengzhang was puzzled, and before he could continue to ask, Ye Feng explained directly: "When I was in college Our school has some problems with the University of Memphis. Although we were the winners in the finals, I felt very uncomfortable seeing that guy Ross. Why can he be ranked ahead of me? This is the first time the two of us have met this season. I just thought that I must give him some color!" Ye Feng's words were also half-truthful, it was true that he was a little upset, but it wouldn't be too much to say that there was a festival, it was just an exaggeration for the sake of emphasis.

Oden didn't realize it, he subconsciously thought that Ye Feng was telling the truth, so he held back his energy and wanted to teach Rose a lesson in this game.He patted Ye Feng's shoulder carelessly, and said boldly: "That's nothing to say, you can do it according to your own ideas, just leave the inside and rebounds to me." He is really a simple guy!Ye Feng secretly felt amused, but he was also a little moved. Strictly speaking, this old-looking big man was his first friend in the Blazers. Deng chat so casually.

Originally, Ye Feng planned to do it himself during the game, but after Oden's big-mouthed publicity, the whole team soon knew about it, and they all firmly believed that it was because he had a feud with Rose in the NCAA.So they all enthusiastically expressed that if Ye Feng feels good in this match, he can get more shots.Ye Feng himself was a little dumbfounded, but his repeated refusals were considered by his teammates to be the unique humility of the Chinese, so they were simply ignored.In the end, even McMillan was alarmed. After listening to Oden's eloquent account of the "why", he readily agreed with the team members' ideas.

But after the game started, Ye Feng didn't blindly take advantage of the "reasonability" of his teammates to shoot wildly, even though his hit rate was quite high.The Bulls seemed to be affected by the loss to the Lakers in the last game. The state of the whole team was very sluggish, and the first six offenses did not score at all.Now the Blazers' situation improved a lot in an instant, and Ye Feng also boldly tried to play as a playmaker. Anyway, his teammates were eager for someone to take over the heavy responsibility of offense. Five consecutive away games really exhausted them, and only Ye Feng Feng, the pervert, went crazy in the game for a reason that didn't count.

In fact, the Blazers' lead is more due to their backcourt combination, Blake and Roy.Ben Gordon, the starting shooting guard for the Bulls, is not tall in this position. He is 1.91 meters tall and just equal to Rose. Blake, who is also 1.91 meters tall, did not suffer much in front of him, relying on his own rich experience Caused Gordon's offensive foul.And Roy looks like a floor player, but in fact he is not afraid of anyone when he fights his body, not to mention that he suppresses Rose in terms of height and weight, and the Bulls' backcourt combination did not play any role.

What's more, Ye Feng felt very lucky that in this game, Luol Deng was absent, and the head coach De Nagro actually sent 1.96 meters Larry Hughes to play the third position. In the final analysis, this is a lineup of three defenders.Not only was McMillan puzzled, but Ye Feng himself also felt very strange. Could it be that his sense of existence is already so weak?The three guards can indeed enhance the team's firepower, and their speed and flexibility have also been greatly improved, but he is not a soft persimmon that can be easily dealt with. Although he is a small forward, Ye Feng's athletic ability is also quite abnormal. Is there any reason not to face Hughes who is a head shorter than him?

Hughes is also a sad reminder. He is 5 centimeters taller than Gordon and weighs 8 kilograms lighter. He was placed in the third position by the head coach. Facing Ye Feng's low-post singles, he did not come out. Accidentally squeezed around, not even a chance to draw an offensive foul.If it were those swing players in positions three and four, Hughes might still be able to gain some advantages through his own speed, but facing a pervert like Ye Feng, he could only surrender.

On this side Ye Feng played vigorously, but on the other side Rose felt aggrieved.As the captain of the Blazers, Roy has a very stable mentality and rich experience. Most importantly, he is not as easy to get on top as some rookies. No matter what fake moves Rose makes, he can't fool this extremely calm man. Guy, but his off-ball movement always makes Rose exhausted.After going back and forth, Rose's physical strength was quickly consumed, and naturally he couldn't make any outstanding performances. All the media reporters who were going to watch the best rookie contest between him and Ye Feng were quite disappointed. .

The Blazers also dominated inside. Oden's guarantee to Ye Feng before the game really became a reality. Neither Gooden nor Gray could stop him from grabbing one rebound after another.With the guarantee of rebounds, the Blazers' shooting became more and more sharp. This is often the case in basketball games. As long as the rebounds are guaranteed, the outside line will be more daring to shoot. This kind of self-confidence will further infect the player's touch. Come over and improve the shooting percentage.With Oden as a rebound harvester, the Blazers took more frequent outside shots, and Ye Feng was the most. He scored 17 points and 5 assists in the first half.

In the second half, he changed sides and fought again. De Nagro couldn't find any effective method at all, so he could only send the team's substitutes in turn to try the depth.McMillan seemed to be completely planning to let Ye Feng play the entire game, and Ye Feng's almost morbid excitement made him feel no fatigue at all.In the end, apart from a 3-33-minute break at the end of the third quarter, Ye Feng was active on the court almost all the time, and his large double-double of 12 points and [-] assists also proved his strength.Seeing his performance like this, nothing is more exciting and helpless than McMillan. He not only hopes that Ye Feng can continue to maintain such a strong offensive power, but also hopes that he can reach a balance with Roy on the offensive end, let alone the inside. Aldridge had a team with the No. [-] scorer.

In this game, the Blazers gave the Bulls a disastrous defeat. Under their crazy defense, the Bulls shot only 34.6% from the field and 13.3% from the three-point range. They lost 74 points by 116 to 42. many.The highest scorer in the team was the Argentine Nocioni who came off the bench. He scored 13 points. Among the five starters, only Gooden and Gordon scored in double figures.And Rose was also under Roy's defense, and he didn't have the demeanor of the top of the rookie list. He only made 8 of 1 shots in the game, scored 6 points and 1 assist, and was overshadowed by Ye Feng's strong performance. It is certain that he will hand over the No.1 throne in this week's rookie list.

Seeing the back of Ross leaving the field sadly, Ye Feng didn't go forward to say anything. The performance of the two of them in this game can be described as completely different. Both experts and fans can see it clearly. Going up and throwing stones at you makes it look like you have no grace.But having said that, the team wins, and he has overwhelmed his competitors in terms of statistics. In Ye Feng's heart, this feeling is quite refreshing, and he very much hopes to do it a few more times.

(End of this chapter)