NBA: I'm not a clean center

With Al Horford getting better at the offensive end, the Eagles gradually stabilized the situation.

And Sean is still overwhelmed by the Eagles inside.

Facing a wall of Al Horford and Josh Smith.

Sean didn't even choose to dribble after receiving the ball, he just raised it high and hit it high, and scored again with a simple hook.

The difference in height and wingspan is perfectly reflected at this moment.

After switching over, the Eagles used the previous tactics again.

Sean didn't believe in evil and decided to let go of Al Horford once.

Al Horford also seized the opportunity. After receiving a pass from Mike Bibby, he made a solid mid-range shot.

During this period of time, the two sides started a wave of attacks where you come and go.

On the one hand, it relies on the dominance of the inside to crush, and on the other, it relies on tactical play.

The score also rose slowly under this circumstance.

By the time the first quarter lasted more than 8 minutes, the Nets only had a 4-point lead.

Entered the rotation competition with a score of 25-21.

But today Harden met his opponent.

Last season's best sixth man, Jamal Crawford!

Harden is also very excited facing Jamal Crawford.

Coming up is to use the cover to break through to the inside, and a European step tricks the defender into a layup.

Jamal Crawford also showed no weakness. After passing the defender with a very fast first step, he also reached the inside and made a successful throw.

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Not only the starting lineup, but even the rotation lineup also launched an offensive battle.

The audience who watched the scene cheered again and again, and sighed that today was not in vain.

"This should be the most entertaining game for the Nets during this period. In the past, the Nets used to defend and then defend. Today, under the leadership of Sean, they launched a hearty offensive battle. It's fun!"

Kenny Smith was very emotional.

Barkley's focus is different from his.

"In the first quarter, Sean made 8 of 6 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. This was achieved under the double-teaming of Al Horford and Josh Smith. It's unbelievable."

"He was in a frighteningly good form today, and obviously it was another milestone night for him, even though he's only played less than [-] games in his career."

However, Sean, whom he had always praised, was not in a very beautiful mood at the moment.

Originally thought that under his outbreak, the Nets would at least have a seven or eight point lead, not to mention establishing a huge advantage, right?

Who knows that he has been busy for a long time, but in the end he only fights with the opponent, and if he is a little careless, he will even be overtaken by the opponent.

This was undoubtedly a slap in the face for him.

Head coach Avery Johnson also seemed to know Sean's mood. While the rotation lineup was fighting on the court, he arranged tactics off the court.

"Yi, when you are defending Josh Smith, don't go too far forward, use your height and arm length advantage, supplemented by interfering with his shooting, and mainly defend his cutting, his shooting level is not enough to shoot dead us."

"When necessary, you can give up shooting defense against him, provided that the interior is empty and weak, and the opposing team breaks in."

"Tony Allen, just keep your first-quarter defensive intensity against Joe Johnson."

"Sean, Al Horford's mid-range shooting percentage has exceeded 50% this season. He is extremely threatening. Let Yi protect the inside. Don't relax your defense against him."

Avery Johnson originally wanted Sean and Yi Jianlian to switch defenses, but when he thought of Al Horford's proficient low-post offensive skills and Yi Jianlian's low-post defense, he had no choice but to give up.

With his tactical arrangement completed, the game also entered the time for the main lineup to play.

But the situation on the court did not develop as he imagined.

2 minute later.

"drop!!!"

"Red 15, shooter foul, two free throws."

Al Horford raised his hands helplessly, and he had no choice but to foul.

This is already his second foul in 2 minutes, and his third foul in the game.

Sean felt that what Avery Johnson said made sense. Al Horford's mid-range shots really had to be guarded against.

It's just that the easiest way to defend him is to put him off the field.

It may be difficult for others, but for him, as long as Al Horford's defensive strength is still there, then his strong attack has a chance to cause the opponent's foul.

The effect is also obvious.

"drop!!!"

The Eagles chose to make substitution adjustments.

Hawks head coach Larry Drew replaced Al Horford with Zaza Pachulia.

One is to protect Al Horford from foul trouble.

The second is that Al Horford has fouled three times, and he will inevitably be restrained in the next defense. At this time, it will be better to replace Zaza Pachulia, who is taller and more tonnage.

Although it will have some impact on the offensive end, Larry Drew has nothing to do at this time.

Sean ignored this unknown person and walked to the free throw line on his own, preparing to execute two free throws.

"Shh!!!"

"Shh!!!"

Made two free throws.

It seems that today's free throw feels good.

After the free throw, Sean observed his new opponent with great interest.

Bearded Euro?

"The body is quite thick. I don't know if I can withstand the impact of myself."

Sean muttered softly.

With Zaza Pachulia playing, Sean got his wish and returned to his familiar penalty area.

Avery Johnson did not expect that the tactics he had worked so hard to arrange for a long time were finally broken by the players under him.

But this is a good thing for the Nets.

With Sean's deterrent effect on the inside, the Eagles no longer dare to attack the inside at will.

The focus of offense has also begun to shift to singles king Joe Johnson.

It is very similar to the offensive tactics at the beginning of the first quarter.

It's just that compared to team cooperation, Joe Johnson's singles success rate under Tony Allen's defense is not high.

The shot in this round is out of the frame.

The rebound was easily won by Sean.

Then it was thrown to Devin Harris, allowing him to take possession of the ball for half court.

He himself followed along, ready to test the quality of his new opponent.

Zaza Pachulia had already braced himself and waited for a long time when Sean ran to the low post.

Sean was also polite, turned directly to his back, and pushed forward with all his strength.

"Such a thick body, at least it can break my wrist, right?"

Sean thought.

But without waiting for him to exert his strength, Zaza Pachulia exaggeratedly fell back, and the whole person fell to the ground and slid several meters backward.

Everyone was stunned, even Sean himself was no exception.

Dipping doesn't have to be so exaggerated, right?

The referee hesitated for a while, but did not blow the whistle in his mouth.

Leaving aside whether Sean committed a foul, at least your performance must be more realistic, right?

While everyone was waiting for the referee to blow the whistle, Devin Harris, who was holding the ball at the top of the arc, reacted first.

He penetrated the wall with a through ball and sent it directly to the unguarded Sean.

Faced with such a great gift, Sean was not polite, he jumped up with both legs, and a big shark-like heavy dunk appeared in the arena.

"Boom!!!!!!"

Easily scored 2 points.

45-39

There are 4 minutes and 38 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

The Nets extended their lead to 6 points for the first time.

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