NBA backer king

Chapter 422

Soon after, the third quarter began.

The two sides are still dominated by the main players, and the substitutes occasionally play to let the main players take a breather and play the main players.

The Sonics still focus on three-point tactics, while continuing to play tough and fierce defense.

Here, the Suns Lao Wang stormed half of the court, and the physical energy consumption on the defensive end was also very large, so the storm was reduced and the ball was strengthened.

In this quarter, the Supersonic's three-point rain was finally no longer so crazy, but it still maintained a considerable level, and the shots were even crazier. They shot 12 three-pointers in a single quarter and hit 5 of them. The shooting rate reached 41.6%, which is still a terrible efficiency.

Fortunately, the Suns recovered. After a chaotic battle, the two sides tied in the third quarter, and the Suns still led by 5 points.

Entering the final quarter, the main players of both sides are actually almost exhausted, but the head coaches of both sides continue to adopt the method of squeezing the main players.

It's just that the physical fitness of the other main players on both sides is not good, but Lao Wang is not bad.

In the third quarter, Pharaoh did not attack much. He only worked hard on defense and rebounding, and still maintained some physical fitness. At this time, he took over the team's offense.

"boom!"

Going around the basket to catch the ball, in the double-teaming of Rain Man and Perkins, he forced a sideways hook and the ball smashed into the basket.

"what!"

The home fans burst into cheers.

Next, the Supersonics missed a three-pointer, Wang Tiejun protected the backcourt rebound, and the Suns attacked.

Lao Wang missed the rebound at 45 degrees on the left waist, the Rainman grabbed the rebound, and the Supersonics didn't have the stamina to play fast-paced offense and defense.

"boom!"

Perkins pulled out to shoot a three-pointer, but still missed.

Lao Wang quickly returned to the basket, got a backcourt rebound, and the Suns attacked.

This time, he took the ball on the left waist again, against Perkins' defense, and made a shot before the Rainman's help defense arrived, and hit a 45-degree hit.

"Two out of three shots. At the critical moment, it depends on the ability of the core players. The playoffs are the stage for superstars. Come on old K!" Su Qun shouted excitedly.

"Leading by 9 points, we can win if we play steadily." On the sidelines, the old assistant coach Lewis encouraged loudly.

"Championship! Championship..." The audience cheered enthusiastically, and the home fans began to encourage the players.

"boom!"

The Sonics missed the first three shots in the final quarter, and this time Rasheed Wallace got a backcourt rebound.

For this ball, Wang Tiejun still played by himself. At the critical moment, he believed in himself even more.

The other four all opened up, and when the ball came in, he noticed that the rain man was coming along the baseline from the weak side to help defend, and he was behind Perkins.

The next moment, he suddenly took a step up, jumped up and grabbed the ball, then turned around on the ground, and between dribbles, his left elbow was stuck outside the top, against Perkins' defense, and he drove into the paint with the ball.

The rain man below hurriedly stopped and turned around, returning to the basket, but at this time Wang Tiejun had already stepped up, still in the air with his left elbow facing outward to prevent interference from Perkins, he held the ball in his right hand and smashed it to the basket.

"boom!"

The ball goes in and the basket rings.

"yeah!"

The fans cheered again and again.

"11 points, our victory is in sight!" A live commentator roared excitedly.

"Old K made 4 of 3 shots in the final quarter and scored 6 points in a row. This is the performance of a superstar." Another on-site commentator shouted equally excitedly.

The Supersonics made zero shots in the first three shots, and they were a little panicked. They didn't dare to shoot outside and started to break through.

Hawkins ran on the right wing, took advantage of the Rainman's pick-and-roll to get an open spot, and immediately made a mid-range shot after receiving the ball.

Neither Rasheed Wallace nor Lightning were able to defend, they could only watch each other shoot.

Wang Tiejun returned to the basket from the left wing, but was unable to make up for the right wing, so he could only watch the opponent shoot.

"boom!"

It's a pity that the Sonics felt too hot in the first three quarters, exhausted too much energy in the final quarter, got cold, and missed the fourth shot.

"Oh!"

The opponent missed the shot, and the home fans immediately responded with enthusiastic cheers to celebrate.

Wang Tiejun scored a backcourt rebound and the Suns attacked.

He scored three goals in a row and took four shots. He was a little tired and didn't actively ask for the ball this time.

However, he is still in the position, using his position to attract the opponent's defense and create opportunities for his teammates.

In the following time, he was also like this, no longer the main attack, and handed over the offense to his teammates, reserving some physical energy for the second half.

After half a quarter, the Suns had a 13-point lead. The Supersonics recovered slightly, but they were no longer as crazy as they were in the first three quarters.

In the second half, Wang Tiejun stood up again, made 5 of 3 shots, and scored another 6 points. Although the shooting rate was not as good as before, it was still [-]% efficient.

Under his attack, the Supersonics did not find a chance to comeback until the end of the game, and lost the G2 game.

In the TNT live broadcast seat, Bill Walton praised: "Old K made 31 of 20 shots in this game, and his shooting percentage reached 64.5%. In the first half, when his teammates felt cold, he relied on his high rate to withstand the supersonic crazy three-point rain, and then waited for his teammates to recover in the second half. The Suns won this game. He really contributed a lot."

"That's why the playoffs are called the stage of superstars. It is really difficult for ordinary players and role players to perform super explosively under such a great defensive intensity and psychological pressure. Only true playoff superstars have extremely firm willpower and a strong desire for victory. Can do it." Bas Felton said excitedly.

比尔沃顿点点头道：“另外罚球方面，18罚9中，全场48分钟，轰下49分18篮板6助攻1抢断4盖帽2失误4犯规的数据。

The playoff efficiency of general stars is lower than the regular season, but for several seasons, Old K's shooting percentage is higher than the regular season. This is the real playoff superstar, not the regular season superstar.

Moreover, he also made all-around contributions in rebounds, assists, defense and other aspects. Winning this game is the best reward for him. "

Bass Felton nodded and said: "Other Suns players performed mediocre in the first half, but recovered in the second half, which is also the key to victory. Everyone worked together to win the crucial second home game, laying a solid foundation for the victory of the entire series.

Then there are two away games. As long as you win one, you can get the second round match point. It should not be a big problem to reach the Western Conference Finals. "

Bill Walton said: "Since the 92/93 season, the Suns have reached the Western Conference Finals for four consecutive seasons. This time the Sonics are indeed strong enough, but I think the possibility of the Suns entering the Western Conference Finals is still very high."

Nodding, Bass Felton said, "Today the Supersonics exploded with three-pointers, shooting crazy. In the first three quarters, they made 30 of 14 three-pointers, and the shooting percentage was as high as 46.6%. Unfortunately, the state of the game declined seriously in the last quarter. They made 9 of 1 three-pointers and 39 of 15 three-pointers. ball.

But because of this, the Sonics still lost the game in such a good state, so I also agree with your opinion that the Suns are more likely to reach the Western Conference Finals. "

Bill Walton looked at the data sheet and said: "The Suns had 41 rebounds today, K alone grabbed 18 of them, the Sonics only had 28, and they lost 13 of them. In other respects, the Sonics lost 13 possessions in this regard.

The final score was 105:115. If they can work hard on rebounding, the Supersonics might really pose a threat to the Suns. "

This time, Bass Felton shook his head and said: "The Supersonics are not high enough under the basket, and the rebounds must not be able to grab the old K, who is the historical rebounding leader like Rodman.

And from a tactical point of view, the Sonics should have fewer opportunities to rebound. After shooting so many three-pointers, everyone was pulled out, and the offensive rebounds were basically lost. Their offensive rebounds only had 5 offensive rebounds in the game, while the Suns had 13 offensive rebounds.

Since they play three-point shooting tactics, they will inevitably suffer in rebounding. It is impossible to take advantage of three-point shooting, people are floating outside, and they can still maintain a balance of rebounds. "

"That's right." Bill Wharton nodded involuntarily.

In the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Lili sighed: "It's not easy to win today. The Supersonic's three-pointers in the first three quarters made people flustered."

Su Qun laughed and said, "Director Zhang, today the Supersonics' three-point shots accounted for 52%, which is too high, it's unbelievable!"

Zhang Lili nodded and said: "This should be the game with the most three-point shots in NBA history. The crazy George Karl is really crazy tactically. He played the three-pointer tactic desperately. He saw that the three-pointer tactic had the upper hand in the first half, so the second half was even crazier. He shot more three-pointers. He was simply desperate. It's a pity that if the last quarter didn't feel so bad, maybe he really succeeded."

Su Qun suddenly asked: "Director Zhang, the three-point shooting tactics are completely inconsistent with the current two-point shooting style. Do you think there is room for development in this three-point shooting style?"

Zhang Li thought for a while and said: "Probably not. In general teams, the three-pointer tactics account for at most about 20%. This season, the Bulls' three-pointers accounted for almost this proportion. The Suns' three-pointers were slightly more, at most about 25%, and it definitely did not reach [-]%.

Because the Iron Army is in the low post, the Suns still value the three-pointer tactic, but it is only an auxiliary tactic, mainly two-pointers. "

"Then do you think the Sonics will play three-pointers in the next game?" Su Qun asked.

"This, it's really hard to say."

Zhang Lili smiled and said: "George Karl is famous for his madness. He is either crazy, or he has a kind of madness in tactics. Others dare not use it. He dares to use it, and it is very effective."

On the sidelines, Pharaoh did not immediately accept the on-site interview. He was too tired, so he sat on the bench to catch his breath first, and then got up to do the interview when he had enough breath.

"Old K, what do you think of today's Supersonic tactics?" TNT reporter asked.

"too crazy!"

He blurted out.

The reporter didn't say what the tactic was, but he only thought of one, and that was the three-pointer tactic.

To be honest, he has never seen any team dare to shoot so many three-pointers. In the first three quarters, when he saw the Sonics shoot three-pointers in the low post, he was terrified. When he saw his opponent shoot three-pointers through his basket again and again, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"What do you think caused them to shoot three-pointers like crazy?" the reporter asked.

"Because they have a crazy head coach, he thinks he can shoot us with a three-pointer, but we let him down, I'm sorry." Lao Wang laughed.

"My teammates didn't feel good in the first half, what do you think?" the reporter asked again.

"Normally, they are different from me. I am close to the basket and can maintain a stable shooting rate, but they are far away from the basket. The touch is very important to them, and that thing cannot be available every moment. Jordan also has iron strikes." He said.

"So the Supersonics made so many three-pointers in the first three quarters today, does it mean that your teammates' defense has completely failed?" The reporter asked again.

He shook his head and said, "They work very hard on defense, but sometimes it's like this, when the opponent's touch explodes, no matter how you defend, they seem to be able to shoot with their eyes closed.

In fact, the last quarter proved this point. When the Sonics’ touch dropped, my teammates’ defensive effect was immediately reflected perfectly, allowing the opponents to make 9 of 1 three-pointers. This shows that my teammates’ defense has always been there. "

After finishing the on-site interview and saying goodbye to the home fans, the Suns left the stadium.

Entering the player channel, Pharaoh shouted to several coaches walking in front: "Hey, coaches and gentlemen, who knows how the Bulls and Pacers are doing now?"

"Three quarters are over, and the Bulls are 4 points behind at home." Nelson Jr. turned around and said.

"Jordan didn't feel that good today. He made 20 of 8 shots in the first three quarters, 12% of his shots. However, he made a lot of shots today and made a lot of damage. He made 12 of 28 free throws and scored [-] points in three quarters." Lewis said.

"It's a pity that Ewing beat Rick Schmitz, scored 24 points in three quarters, and shot 62.5%, which is very efficient." Nelson Jr. said.

"So efficient? What about Rodman's defense?" Lao Wang was a little surprised.

"Da Chong is not in a good state today. I heard that he has an injury. He only played 21 minutes in the third quarter, and his defense was weak. He only grabbed 8 rebounds in the third quarter." Nelson Jr. said.

Nodding his head, Lao Wang smiled and said, "This Bulls team has only been around for the past two years, and if they continue to play, they won't be competitive anymore."

"The average is 32 years old, and the lineup is really too old." Danny Ainge said.

"Jordan still has a one-year contract. I guess after finishing this contract, if he doesn't win a championship, with his competitive spirit, he might retire in a hurry." Nelson Jr. said.

"Jordan retired?"

Lao Wang thinks it's impossible. That old guy is only 34 years old. He is in such a good state and is still at the top. It's a pity to retire.

Back in the locker room, after soaking in a medicated bath for a while, news from the Bulls and Pacers came, and Ewing and Reggie Miller teamed up to beat Jordan at the United Center.

"this is a good news."

Pharaoh and Lightning laughed. The East fought more fiercely. It would be better to break the head, and it would be better to beat the dog's brains out.

But thinking about the game that just passed, they are also a little scared. The East played a dog brain, and they are not too easy in the West. The Supersonics and Jazz will also strongly block them.

At this time, the coaching staff was discussing the team's situation in the corridor outside the locker room, and Colangelo Jr. also participated.

"Danny, this is the second round. If we continue to play hard on the main players, their physical fitness will collapse sooner or later." Lewis reminded.

"I understand." Danny Ainge nodded awkwardly.

Old K played the whole game today, which is okay, because the old K belongs to the iron man, but Rasheed Wallace also played the whole game, which is enough, the troll's physical fitness is not that good.

In addition, the same is true for Huo Li. The physical fitness of the extra training king is not as good as that of the sprayer. If he plays the whole game today, his state in the next game should not be better.

Nelson Jr. said: "Fortunately, we have old K to support us, and we don't need them to break through the outside line, otherwise the physical consumption will be even more terrible."

At this time, Colangelo said: "My suggestion is to win one of the next two away games, and we will try to get them back at home."

Danny and Ainge all nodded in agreement.

Colangelo Jr. also said: "Old K played too much time, and he did too much work on the court. We must pay attention to his playing time, and we can't just die because of his good physical fitness.

I don't want to see him get injured, especially if stress injuries can be avoided. He is our present and also our future. Both my father and I hope that old K can sign a third contract with the Suns, OK? "

"OK."

Danny Angie nodded quickly.

On the 10th, Lao Wang got up from the bed at [-] o'clock. After eating something, he dragged his luggage and drove to the headquarters.

At 11:[-], the Suns boarded the plane.

Lunch was eaten on the plane, which was prepared by the team in advance, and everyone prepared several lunch boxes according to their own needs.

Pharaoh has the most, six big lunch boxes, meat, fish, fruits, nuts, vegetables and so on.

After dinner, I played poker with Lightning for a while. At blackjack, I lost a few hundred yuan, so I stopped playing immediately.

He has had no interest in gambling since he was a child, because he will lose every time he gambles, and he has bad luck when he gambles.

"Old K is too stingy, he does this every time, and doesn't let us win more." Horry muttered.

"Hey, if I can win the championship this year, I'm going to hold a swimming pool party and invite dozens of models over. If anyone is not satisfied with me, I will definitely not invite him." Lao Wang publicly threatened.

Huo Li's face changed, and he laughed and said, "Boss, it's lucky to have you. Otherwise, I would have become addicted to gambling. Thank you, thank you! It was you who saved me from bankruptcy. Otherwise, I would have slept on the street after retiring."

"Hey, Jialian Wang, I'm still a little dissatisfied with you." Old Wang said with a fake smile.

"It's okay, boss, I can continue kneeling and licking until you are satisfied." Huo Li said with a smile.

"vomit!"

Lao Wang felt a chill and vomited directly.

"Haha..." The others suddenly laughed.

Kobe looked at Huo Li with disdain and said, "Jia Lian Wang, do you have a bottom line in life?"

"Little rookie, you still haven't grown up. In front of beautiful women, what do you want to limit? I don't even know how to ask for underwear." Huo Li said disdainfully.

"Ha ha……"

Laughter erupted in the cabin, including Bryant.

(End of this chapter)