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Chapter 426 The Victory Before the All-Star Game
The Bobcats felt overwhelming in this game, leading the whole game, but fell short at the last minute.The loss in this game made their embarrassing losing streak continue, and they don't know when it will end.

The Raptors ended their 3-game losing streak and currently have a record of 21 wins and 11 losses, which has stabilized their ranking in the Eastern Conference. At least before the All-Star Game, there will be no major ranking fluctuations.

This game was so thrilling and exciting that many fans took a long time to stabilize their mood after the game.It has been a long time since the Raptors' home game has such an exciting game moment, which made the home fans hooked after the game.

Ying Xiong's comeback battle can be said to be perfect. At the last moment, relying on his personal ability, he took over the game and helped the home team turn defeat into victory.

In his own way, Ying Xiong proved his worth and the strength of his All-Star starting player.

After the game, when the reporter asked Ying Xiong, did he ever think about what would happen if he didn't make it.Ying Xiong said with a smile, if there is still time to think so much at that time, 24 seconds is a violation.

Coach Casey said that he believes in Yingxiong's choice. In that case, what he can do is to trust his players unconditionally.

After the game, various media collectively published their comments on the game. Many media people believed that although Ying Xiong did not score more than 30 points in this game, he was still able to make 3 of 6 three-pointers. , Dare to vote, this spirit is very similar to Kobe Bryant.

Most people think that Ying Xiong is a player with a big heart, a player with killer attributes, even though he looks so comprehensive and selfless.

After finishing the game against the Bobcats, the Raptors have another game against the Pistons before the All-Star break.But before the game against the Pistons, they can get 5 days of rest, which is a very precious breathing time for them.

The Pistons only achieved a record of 30 wins and 52 losses last season, ranking 11th in the East and missing the playoffs.In fact, they have missed the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. So far this season is 11 wins and 23 losses. Looking at this posture, there is no miracle. They will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

This team began to go downhill completely after being eliminated by Zhan Huang in 07. The core players were aging and walking. They did not introduce outstanding players, and the young players did not play out, resulting in a situation of lack of success.

They changed their head coach this season, but so far, it seems that the results have been minimal. The record in the same period is not better than last year. It seems that they will continue to be the lower-ranked team in the Eastern Conference.

On February 2, the Raptors played against the Pistons at home.This is the first time the two teams have played against each other this season. The two teams were difficult brothers last season, but this season the Raptors have become dark horses, while the Pistons are still struggling in the mud.

In this game, the Raptors at home adjusted the starting lineup: center - Along Gray, power forward - Amir Johnson, small forward - DeRozan, shooting guard - Ying Xiong, point guard - Karl Deron.

The starting lineup of the Pistons in the away game is: center-Greg Monroe, power forward-Jason Mark Hill, small forward-Tysha Ann Prince, shooting guard-Rodney Stuckey, point guard- — Brandon Knight.

The Pistons' insiders are not tall, but they have a large tonnage. In order to deal with the opponent's heavy insiders, the Raptors coach Casey removed the thin insider Ed Davis and the big and small forward swingman James Johnson. Go up to two big men who are close in size to each other, and compete with their opponents.

After the game started, the Raptors got the first wave of offensive possessions.

Calderon dribbles across half court, and Brandon Knight guards him.

The Pistons play double point guards, and the 196cm Stuckey also plays point guards. His shooting ability is quite urgent, and his off-ball ability is limited.And Knight's body, if he doesn't play point guard, it will be too disadvantageous for the opponent's 2nd position. His style of play is quite like a 2nd position, but he is also the kind of guard with the ball, similar to Jennings.

The one defending Yingxiong is naturally the "Old Prince" Prince who is the best defender on the court.The prince is no longer young, but he has maintained a pretty good state. The average data per game this season is very close to last season, and there is no obvious decline.But the data can only reflect one aspect, the decline in physical function is obvious.The old prince's defense is not as good as it was a few years ago, and the defensive efficiency is declining.But even so, he is still the team's No.1 flank defense.

Ying Xiong holds the ball, facing the long-armed Prince, he chooses to pick and roll with Along Gray.

Monroe is a heavy-duty center. Not only does he move slowly on the defensive end, but he is also lazy. Pick-and-roll defense is a disaster.Faced with a defender like him, Ying Xiong should not be too relaxed, he can do whatever he wants.Whether it is a direct pull-up jumper after a single block, or a pick-and-roll and then cut inside to attack the basket, or create opportunities for teammates on the outside, they can all be played.

For a man as big as Monroe, he can't protect the frame on the defensive end. Apart from defending the big guy, he has some effect, and the rest is not good.And his inside partner, Max Hill, is just over 2 meters tall and weighs close to 120kg. His moving speed can be much better. It would be nice not to let him help.

Generally, as long as the opponent's outside line has a basket in this game, these inside players of the Pistons will feel very uncomfortable, because the expansion defense cannot go out, it is too slow.

Ying Xiong played the Pistons starting with such a deformed configuration, he could play as he wanted.He can also not call the pick-and-roll, and directly crossover the old prince, and the opponent still can't keep up.If the two iron Buddhas who play inside are misplaced, or the pair of point guards, it will be amazing.

In this game, Ying Xiong scored 3 points in only 37 quarters, helping the team to send the game into garbage time.No one in the Pistons' starting lineup could limit him, and substitute Damien Wilkins tried to defend him, and soon accumulated multiple fouls.

Watching such a game, Raptors fans didn't feel any tension, and spent it in a warm and harmonious atmosphere from beginning to end.

In the end, the Raptors beat their opponents at home, improving their record to 22 wins and 11 losses, and gave their opponents a two-game losing streak.They also completed the last game before the All-Star Game with a wave of two consecutive victories, and greeted the All-Star Weekend with a victorious posture.In the upcoming All-Star Game in Orlando, star star Ying Xiong will participate in the All-Star Game and the Slam Dunk Contest as the starting guard in the Eastern Conference.

In the latest MVP rankings, Ying Xiong ranked third, behind LeBron James and Derrick Rose.

Ying Xiong is the only player of the Raptors to participate in the All-Star Game. After he was selected, the team's official website has been full of news about his selection.Toronto local newspapers and websites also reported the incident.

(End of this chapter)