basketball pope

Chapter 253 [Comprehensive crushing, turning a blow]

Iverson didn't want to be swept out of the game. He didn't like to practice. He practiced shooting under the urging of Larry Brown.If the Raptors continue to use Boykins as the main defense, he has a height advantage.

At present, the relationship between Iverson and Brown has become harmonious. If they want to win, they must reach an agreement.

第三战，艾弗森打满了全场，29投12中，三分球4中2，罚球12中11，得到37分5篮板1助攻1抢断。

He scored a lot, but only had one assist, the connection with his teammates was completely cut off, and the Raptors did a great job defending other points.

The Raptors shot badly in this game, 23 of 5 three-pointers, but they still relied on star singles and tenacious defense to win 100-97.

Billups made a key three-pointer against Iverson at 17 seconds, and then Kukoc missed a three-pointer, and the 76ers lost the game unfortunately.

Success is also Iverson, and defeat is also Iverson. He is an iron man. He seems to have endless strength, but no matter how strong he is, he can't make up for the lack of height. On the defensive end, he can easily become a loophole and can't prevent dry pulls.

0比3落后的76人士气全无，第四战艾弗森20投7中，三分球4中1，罚球5中3，只得18分5篮板3助攻。

核心梦游，76人溃不成军。猛龙106比75大胜，4比0横扫晋级东部决赛。

The whistle sounded, and the cameraman gave a close-up of Iverson, who was replaced early.He sat there quietly, resting his cheeks with one hand, his eyes twinkling with light.His expression broke the hearts of the 76ers fans, as if they brought their own BGM - a sea of ​​bitterness, turning up love and hate, in this world, it is difficult to escape fate...

In another series, the Heat won two games in a row against the Pacers at home, chasing a 2-2 draw.Now the Raptors players can rest and relax.

The two top players in the Western Conference successfully broke through. The Lakers defeated the Suns 4-1 and the Blazers defeated the Jazz 4-1.

In the fifth game of the Eastern Conference, the Pacers defeated the Heat 91-83 at home. Mourning scored 27 points and 14 rebounds, but made 8 turnovers.

Five people in the Pacers team scored in double figures, and center Rick Schmitz became a key figure with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and played at a super level.

In the sixth game, the two sides were evenly matched. Ross made a key three-pointer in 13.2 seconds to help the team lead by 4 points. After that, Dan Marley missed a three-pointer and the Heat were forced to use foul tactics. Miller made two free throws to seal the victory.

88 to 82, the Pacers eliminated the Heat with a total score of 4 to 2 and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.

After the game, the media congratulated the Pacers one after another, too lazy to mention the Heat.

In this playoffs, the Heat finally did not conflict with their opponents, and they fought malicious fouls, but if they can't fight, they have nothing attractive.There are no super scorers and the game is lifeless.

Experts predicting the Pacers VS Raptors, and online predictions are equally one-sided.Most people are optimistic about the Raptors entering the finals, and the reason is very simple, the lineup is completely crushed.

Center Brad Miller VS Rick Schmitz, the Raptors dominate.

Miller is a playmaking center with excellent shooting and was selected as an All-Star this season; the 34-year-old veteran Schmitz is a typical European center with accurate shooting and solid basic basketball skills such as positioning, post-up, hooking, and passing support. It's like an aging version of Miller, slow to move, bad defense, and naturally inferior.

Power forward O'Neal VS Dale Davis, the Raptors have the upper hand.

O'Neal Jr. was also selected to the All-Star Game and can help the team on both ends of the floor.Davis is an iron-blooded blue-collar man. He has few offensive methods. The only advantage is that he can shoot from open positions.

Small forward Carter VS Jaylen - Rose, the Raptors dominate.

How can the most improved player compare to the regular season MVP?Rose's style of play is similar to Carter's, and Carter's physicality is better than his.

Shooting guard Christie VS Reggie Miller, the Pacers dominate.

Even in this position, the Pacers have little advantage. Christie is the Raptors' best perimeter defender, mainly defending the opponent's perimeter attackers, so he has been starting all the time. He only needs to reduce Miller's scoring efficiency to complete the task.

Point guard Billups VS Mark - Jackson, the Raptors dominate.

Jackson is an organization-oriented point guard. Billups can not only organize, but also has the ability to hold the ball and shoot well.

Compared to the bench, the Pacers are not opponents. Led by power forward Crowhill and guard Best, the two scored barely in double figures.The Raptors have an All-Star like Tracy McGrady on the bench, as well as a number of high-quality veterans.

Either way, the Pacers will be hard-pressed to knock out the Raptors unless the Raptors star is injured.

Yang Rui watched every game between the Pacers and the Heat, and found that their weaknesses were very obvious, and arranged targeted tactics.

At the team meeting, Yang Rui said: "In this series, Jermaine O'Neal is the team's first offensive core. Others open up space and create singles opportunities for him. The tactics are as simple as that."

The assistants didn't pick up, and the players were very quiet, waiting to hear him explain.

Yang Rui smiled: "The Pacers center Rick Schmitz is 34 years old this year and is one of the slowest players in active service. He is difficult to defend the pick-and-roll and breakthrough, and most of the time is in the restricted area. As long as the four of us Moving beyond the [-]-point line, the Pacers will definitely let the power forward guard out, pass the ball to Jermaine, just take Schmitz one-on-one, and if he doesn't get off the court, he won't adjust."

Attacking the weak point is the easiest way to win.

No one raised any objections, they were used to Yang Rui's active thinking.Billups, Miller, and even Boykins could be at the center of a game's offense.

Yang Rui's tactics are based on reference. In his previous life, in the finals between the Lakers and the Pacers, the inside advantage was huge.

“大鲨鱼”奥尼尔六场系列赛投篮命中率61.1%，场均38分16.7篮板2.3助攻1抢断2.7盖帽，效率38.8，打出了史诗级的表现。

Schmitz has a lot of responsibility. He can't stop O'Neal one-on-one. He must be double-teamed. Once the Lakers are double-teamed, they will get a chance.Schmitz was stimulated by the finals and chose to retire after the season.

Yang Rui felt that his implementation of Mitz's main defense against O'Neal can still play some of his own advantages. He can stay at the basket and resist others. After a foul, O'Neal's free throw is not allowed.

Against Jr. O'Neal, Schmitz will be more uncomfortable. Jr. O'Neal pulls to the outside and can shoot. Schmitz's defense is outside, and it is easy to be passed. Jr. O'Neal has the ability to break through. Many media say that he scored 211CM. defender.

At the end of the meeting, little O'Neal stopped Yang Rui and showed a shy smile.

"what's up?"

"Jerry, I just want to say thank you for your trust."

"I know you can do it, let go of the bold attack, and I will give you unlimited shot rights. Even if Schmitz ends, you can play whatever you want. I believe you can blow up their inside line, are you confident?" Yang Rui asked with a smile.

"Of course there is."

After leaving the arena, Yang Rui walked home, thinking about the night's game on the way.

In his previous life, O'Neal was once the leading star of the Pacers, and his most glorious period was spent in the Pacers.Brad Miller is also an excellent center developed by the Pacers, reaching his peak after moving to the Kings.

Now they're like a tug of war, and it's funny.

(End of this chapter)