basketball task

Chapter 189 Adu
Before the start of the game, the starting lineups of both sides have been released.

Seattle SuperSonics, starting point guard Earl - Watson, shooting guard Jeff Green, small forward Durant, power forward Kurt - Thomas, center Chris - Wilcox.

Philadelphia 76ers, starting point guard Jarrett Jack, shooting guard Iguodala, small forward Battier, power forward Reggie Evans, center Channing.

Such a starting lineup also made Kenny Smith very curious:
"After the big change in the lineup, the 76ers' starting lineup has also undergone relatively large adjustments. The newly joined Jarrett Jack and Sean Battier occupy the positions of starting point guard and small forward respectively. Veteran Reggie Evan Adams was put on the starting [-] position, Iguodala unexpectedly switched to shooting guard, and what is even more surprising is that their center player turned out to be Channing."

Kevin Harlan picked up the topic and said:
"Actually, it's nothing. If you have been paying attention to the 76ers, you will find that the inside configuration of this team has been making do for a long time. On the defensive end, Channing often pushes to the inside. If the opponent's center is not strong enough If so, just like tonight, there is a high probability that Channing will play the fifth position directly, but the previously reported position has always been small forward."

"Indeed, the emptiness inside has always been an old problem of the Philadelphia team. This is also my point of dissatisfaction with the series of trade operations made by Coach Cheeks as the team manager. After a deal, they sent away the veteran center Dalem Porter and rookie center Smith, who has already integrated into the team, only get Gortat, who has never played an official NBA game, and Channing Frye, who can't be guarded by anyone inside. Their inside staffing Even more deformed."

"But don't worry too much, don't forget, the Sonics are also terrible inside, and they don't have a superstar who can go to the penalty area."

Philadelphia's interior is indeed bad, but tonight their opponent's interior is also rubbish. Kevin Harlan and Kenny Smith smiled at each other, and soon the game officially began.

Although he signed up for the center position, Channing has never been interested in the jump ball. Reggie Evans, who was left behind in the big deal because of Channing's relationship, volunteered to take on the task of opening the jump ball. However, Opposite jumper Chris Wilcox is a pure center, much taller than Reggie Evans.

"It hurts. It would be great if the jump ball can be blocked." Reggie Evans was very unhappy after losing the jump ball.

"Haha, don't worry, rebounding is your strong point." Chan Ning comforted his teammates with a smile.

The Sonics started the first wave of offense. Facing Battier, Kevin Durant did not directly single-handedly. The stunned man who got into the basket is slowly learning to share the ball and find teammates better.

Jeff Green, who ran out of the bottom line, received a pass from Kevin Durant. He is also a lottery pick this year. Jeff Green likes to play with Durant very much, but his emergency stop jumper hit the iron.

"The rebound is mine!"

Reggie Evans yelled and grabbed the rebound. In order to repay the team and Channing's trust in him, this rebounding idiot had already held up his energy and wanted to do a big job.

"The Sonics' first offense was blocked. It can be seen that the new starting lineup of the Philadelphia team has a well-balanced defensive ability in multiple positions. Iguodala switched from small forward to shooting guard, allowing Jay Green's size advantage at the two is gone."

"It's okay, defend!"

Durant yelled to encourage his teammates to return to the defense. He is learning to be a qualified leader. In fact, although Adu is happy to pass the ball to his teammates, he also understands that his teammates' scoring ability is really limited. A good defense will burn the incense.

Under the supersonic defense, the Philadelphia team's first offense was also not smooth. Several times of running and passing the ball failed to give a chance. In the end, Jarrett Jack missed a jumper.

"There was an offense in the opening game, and both sides failed to score. It may be the reason for the big trade that has just been made. The cooperation between the players of the Philadelphia team seems a bit rusty."

Kenny Smith is right. The 76ers have just practiced together for two days with the new lineup. There are too many newcomers. Not well designed, the players on the field can only come based on experience.

In the opening multiple offenses and defenses, both sides returned in vain. Durant couldn't help it, and changed direction and went inside to get two points. After Jarrett Jack broke through the inside and gave the ball to Reggie Evans. Te faced Battier again and hit a three-pointer.

"Scoring five points in a row, Durant's explosive power is really strong, and he passed Battier with just one acceleration."

"That's right, and his long-range shooting ability is also gradually improving. A 2-meter-long man with the ability to hold the ball for three-pointers is really impossible to defend."

The fans at the scene were amazed and shocked by Durant's praise. Hearing the home fans' praise of the opponent, Channing felt very uncomfortable. He decided not to paddle anymore, and it was time to stand up and respond.

The Philadelphia team attacked again. After receiving the pass from Jack, Iguodala immediately returned it to Jack. After Channing became the leader of the team, Iguodala focused on defense, and his desire to attack dropped a lot. Jack was thinking Do it yourself, heard Channing asking for the ball, and quickly passed the ball in.

Durant's offense with the ball is always initiated from the three-point line. It is a standard small forward style of play, and Channing will also do it, but he is now a center forward, and the position of receiving the ball is relatively deep. Inside play.

Glancing at Jeff Green, who was about to double-team from the outside line at any time, Channing didn't dribble the ball, but turned his back on Chris Wilcox, turned around with his back, and raised his hand as a fake shot.

As expected, Chris Wilcox flew at one point, and Channing unhurriedly dropped the ball, broke through to the bottom line, and scored a dunk.

"Beautiful! Channing's footsteps and fake shots under the basket completely stunned the opponent. Facing Channing, the average inside player can't keep up with the speed of movement."

It takes a lot of stamina to attack from outside the three-point line every time. In the process of frequently hitting the inside line in the previous month, Chan Ning was often lazy on the offensive end and didn't want to go out to catch the ball. Over time, he developed a unique inside play style. .

Instead of competing with the inside players, they only use footsteps and fake moves to take advantage of it. In Channing's eyes, the actions of most inside players look like slow-motion, playing casually.

(End of this chapter)