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Chapter 440 The second round against the Bucks

The Cavaliers faced the Bucks in the second round of the playoffs, while the Nets faced the Celtics.

Originally, the Celtics in another time and space will overcome all difficulties and reach the finals stage this season, but against the Nets, which is stronger than another time and space, I am afraid it will be bad luck.

At least in the eyes of most outside fans, team basketball is the main thing, and the strongest player in the team is Tatum.

Although the second round of the game has not yet started, the Nets have more than [-]% confidence in defeating the Celtics to obtain a seat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

As for the game between the Cavaliers and the Bucks, it is difficult for everyone to make a judgment.

The regular season record of the Cavaliers is so good that not many people will continue to talk about the Cavaliers' lineup, but it is an indisputable fact that the Bucks' lineup is better than the Cavaliers, even if one of the Big Three John Wall is reimbursed for the season, and the partner of Antetokounmpo and Middleton can also ensure the Bucks' lower limit to a minimum.

At least compared to the Eagles, the Bucks are not a single-core leader. In addition to Antetokounmpo, there is Middleton, and Antetokounmpo's stability is not at the same level as Trey Young.

In the regular season of this season, the result of the duel between the Bucks and the Cavaliers was a 2:2 tie. Although the Bucks have lost to the Cavaliers, they have also won. The two sides have not yet decided the winner.

Now in the playoffs, the two teams are finally going to compete for the real winner.

Whether it is for the Cavaliers or the Bucks, this Eastern Conference semifinal matchup can only win but not lose.

Wang Feng's goal is to reach the finals, no matter which link before the finals he falls, it is a failure.

As for Antetokounmpo, who has been suppressed by Wang Feng for many years, he finally has the opportunity to defeat Wang Feng to prove himself to the entire league. If he can't even grasp this opportunity, wait until next year when the Cavaliers' young players grow further , and then introduce one or two All-Star players, the Bucks will have no chance of winning!

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On April 4, the first game of the divisional semifinals officially began.

The Cavaliers still have home court advantage against the Bucks. Looking at the entire league, only the Golden State Warriors in the West will gain home court advantage against the Cavaliers because of their record advantage.

However, at home, the Cavaliers fell into a disadvantage from the start.

The Bucks and the Eagles are really not rivals at the same level. Not only is the difference in the number and level of stars, but the overall strength of the team is completely different.

The defensive intensity of the Bucks in the playoffs has changed significantly compared to the regular season. While the defense is extremely decisive, the actions are also quite fierce.

Wang Feng has long been used to this kind of defense, and his strong physical fitness can fully support him to carry it down.

But other players on the Cavaliers, especially young players with little playoff experience, suffered a bit.

Outside shooters, including Bain and Love, were collectively inaccurate, and the shooting percentage outside the three-point line plummeted.

Wang Feng is very clear about this situation. After reaching the Purple Hall of Fame level with the organization core badge, he can see the potential shooting percentage of his teammates. He has fully grasped the true shooting percentage of his teammates.

Even with the blessing of the ten-cent badge, Bain and other players still cannot effectively improve their shooting percentage under the difficult high-pressure defense.

In the first quarter of the game, the Cavaliers only made 10 of 3 shots from beyond the three-point line, including two three-pointers made by Wang Feng.

While the outside line was completely suppressed, the Cavaliers' inside line was also completely exploded.

乐福身高仅有2米03，王峰2米01，而雄鹿队那边字母哥身高2米11，洛佩斯2米13，在身高方面占据绝对优势。

Although Wang Feng has a strong inside defensive ability, he is limited by his height and cannot completely limit Antetokounmpo. Moreover, Antetokounmpo is now fully skilled and is the real top scorer in the league.

Wang Feng's internal defense is still worse than the external defense due to the lack of badge blessing, so naturally he can't defend Antetokounmpo.

Of course, although Wang Feng can't prevent Antetokounmpo, he can form a mutual explosion with the opponent, and even unilaterally suppress Antetokounmpo on the scoring end.

首节比赛字母哥7投5中得到11分4篮板，但是王峰那边却明显效率更高，首节比赛10投6中，三分球5中2，罚球4中4，砍下16分3篮板2助攻。

In terms of personal performance, Wang Feng successfully suppressed Antetokounmpo, but the problem is that the Bucks still have an All-Star star Middleton.

Khris Middleton, who entered the league in 12, has had a professional career for 10 years. Although his reputation is not obvious, his strength is not weak at all. This season's regular season is still stable at 20+5+5 Statistics, it is already the third consecutive year that the regular season scoring average has stabilized above 20+.

Today Middleton felt very good. Facing the defense of Otto Porter Jr., he made 3 of 3 shots in the first quarter, including a three-pointer, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 9 points. 3 rebounds.

In addition, Lopez, who was facing Love on the inside, also played a role by virtue of his height advantage. George Hill, the starting point guard who replaced Wall, scored 4 points on 2 of 5 shots.

The multi-pointed Bucks scored 36 points in the first quarter, while the Cavaliers could only rely on Wang Feng to maintain their offense. Except for Wang Feng, only Poole scored 5 points, only 29 points in a single quarter, 7 points behind. point.

This is still very rare for Wang Feng to fall behind by a large score in the first round of the playoffs.

"It seems that the Bucks have taken the initiative in the game."

Kenny Smith couldn't help shaking his head in the studio of TNT TV broadcasting the match. "Wang Feng, who came to the Cavaliers, really got his wish and realized the difficulty of the challenge. With the current situation, I don't know if he can overcome this challenge."

"It's hard, it's really hard." O'Neill also shook his head and said, "The problem Wang Feng faces is not with himself, but with his teammates. He can't let his teammates feel open. Only Wang Feng alone, unless he Score 83 points in a single game, otherwise it will be difficult to beat the seasoned Bucks."

"This is the inevitable disadvantage of a team that relies too much on three-pointers." Barkley also echoed. "The Cavaliers played really well in the regular season. With their super-accurate outside shooters, the Cavaliers ranked first in the league in both the number of three-pointers made per game and the shooting percentage. It is a shadow of the 74-win Warriors back then. "

"Too much reliance on three-pointers will inevitably lead to a decline in shooting percentage due to increased defensive strength in the playoffs. When the offensive end is severely restricted, it will be too difficult to win."

"The Cavaliers are different from the Warriors. Although the Warriors took a lot of shots outside the three-point line back then, they also had a lot of offense inside. Curry can break through the basket with the ball, and the scoring efficiency at the basket is still very high. Thompson can also be free. The mid-range catch and shot after the ball runs, coupled with Wang Feng's containment force outside the three-point line in the bottom corner, can be so strong."

"In contrast, the Cavaliers are not so much similar to the Warriors, it is better to say that this team is more similar to the magic ball tactics of the Rockets' D'Antoni period. What Wang Feng needs now is a player who can feel comfortable outside the three-point line. Jiashi can also help him stabilize the game through mid-range or ball-handling helpers, just like Jimmy Butler in the Lakers period, or players like Middleton in the Bucks."

"It's a pity that there is no such helper in the current Cavaliers. Jordan Poole's mid-range and long-distance is still so-so, but there is still a big gap compared with Butler."

The two inside players, O'Neal and Barkley, talked and commented on the Cavaliers' lineup, and their words were all evaluations of the Cavaliers' unscientific lineup.

In fact, what they want to say is that if they were in the Cavaliers at their peak and partnered with Wang Feng, the Bucks would be vulnerable at all.

That's right, when the shooters outside the three-point line feel bad and collectively misfire, the offense from the inside is always the most reliable.

And if a top outside player like Wang Feng can team up with an equally top inside player, he will probably be stronger and more terrifying than he is now!
Of course Wang Feng understands this truth, but he understands that the system upgrade task limit makes it impossible for him to team up with any particularly strong players, at least not before completing the upgrade task.

What he can do is to maximize his strength with the current lineup and strive to lead the team to the finals.

Since the offensive efficiency of his teammates is not good, then he will do it himself!

In the second quarter, the Cavaliers lineup was adjusted.

Except for Wang Feng, Poole and Otto Porter Jr., the other two starters, Bain and Love, were substituted. The defensive center Jarrett Allen and guard Gary Payton II took their place.

Wang Feng wants to strengthen the defense of the Cavaliers and limit the offensive ability of the Bucks as much as possible. As for the offensive end, he will be fine!

Such a straightforward lineup instantly made the Bucks understand the Cavaliers' intentions.

"Are you really planning to rely on Wang Feng for everything..."

Bucks bench, head coach Budenholzer glanced at the Cavaliers bench and smiled.

He admitted that Wang Feng is very strong, but no matter how strong a person is, there is a limit...

Wang Feng, who held the ball across the half, narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw the Bucks' defensive position.

Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo stood in front of him, the same as before.

But the difference is that on Antetokounmpo's side, Wesley Matthews is standing not far away, eyeing Wang Feng, ready to rush forward to double-team him at any time.

Matthews, who was originally a defensive champion, didn't care about Gary Payton II at all. The latter is a defender who is good at defense, and the offensive end is not stable.

Besides, compared to Gary Payton II, defending Wang Feng is the most important thing.

There are two people on the outside to mark. At the same time, in the inside of the Bucks, Brook Lopez has already established his position in advance. Although his ability to protect the frame is average, he is a player who has been teammates with Wang Feng for four years. He is 2 meters 13 His height makes him a certain deterrent even if he stands under the basket.

"Faced with such a heavy siege, even Wang Feng may not be able to do anything..."

Budenholzer sat leisurely in his seat, as if he was bound to win this game.

At this time, he saw Wang Feng make a tactical gesture towards the inside line.

Jarrett Allen immediately pulled out from the inside to cover Wang Feng's pick-and-roll.

"Do you want to use pick-and-roll tactics to create gaps? It's a good idea, but in the case of three-man marking, the effect of pick-and-roll breakthroughs will not be very good..."

Budenholzer was still thinking this way, but his eyes widened involuntarily.

Because at the next moment, the basketball was already flying towards the basket, and entered the net with a sound of "swipe!"

Wang Feng!Three points hit!
"This is……"

The smile on Budenholzer's face disappeared, and the actions just now began to recall in his mind.

Wang Feng hid behind Jarrett Allen's pick-and-roll, and immediately raised his hand to shoot. At this time, he was more than 1 meters away from the three-point line.

This is Wang Feng's signature pick-and-roll and quick three-point shot, and it is also a move that Curry is very good at.

However, with the assistance of his teammates, there is no need to worry about Wang Feng breaking through the basket with the ball. Antetokounmpo did not go around the pick-and-roll at all, but directly followed Jarrett Allen's side of the screen to catch up, and stretched out his arms to block Wang Feng.

This kind of chasing speed is extremely fast, Antetokounmpo's fingers almost brushed past the basketball, just a little bit away from touching the surface of the basketball to affect the trajectory.

It's a pity that it's just a little bit worse, and the result is completely different.

"Hmph, it's just luck." Budenholzer snorted softly.

"There are still more than ten minutes left in the second quarter. How many three-pointers are you going to get by relying on luck like this? No... this time, if Wang Feng plays the same way in the next round, Giannis will definitely slap the shot away. go out!"

The Bucks attacked, George Hill's mid-range jumper was interfered by Gary Payton II, and the bullet missed. Antetokounmpo wanted to grab the rebound, but was stuck by Jarrett Allen. Position, the final rebound was easily pocketed by Wang Feng.

The effect of replacing defensive players to strengthen the defense is immediate.

As long as Wang Feng can continue to maintain his offensive efficiency, he can gradually bring back the disadvantages of the first quarter!

In the second round of offense, Wang Feng was still holding the ball from outside. He didn't hesitate, and directly called Jarrett Allen's pick-and-roll again.

But unlike the previous long-distance and quick three-point shot, Wang Feng went straight to the basket this time along the pick-and-roll.

Seeing this, Wesley Matthews immediately rushed up to stick to Wang Feng. His strength and speed were completely unable to compete with Wang Feng, but it didn't matter. As long as he could entangle Wang Feng, Brother Antetokounmpo who got rid of the pick-and-roll would immediately follow up. Lopez on the inside will also have more time and opportunities to adjust his defensive position.

Wang Feng's speed was very fast, and he carried Matthews to the reasonable collision zone in the blink of an eye.

Without thinking, Lopez immediately took the initiative to meet him, raising his hands high, not giving Wang Feng any room to project.

However, Wang Feng did not choose to shoot, but threw the basketball towards the basket at this time.

A pair of big hands popped out suddenly, grabbed the basketball steadily and then dunked it into the basket - that was Jarrett Allen who rolled down after the screen of the pick-and-roll!

(End of this chapter)