NBA Please Answer 2007

Chapter 94 Singles Joe

The two teams were unusually calm before the game. Even the eventful media did not find any conflicts between the two teams. Unlike the Lakers, the Greens, and the Rockets and Spurs, the Hawks and the Warriors had no direct competitive relationship. In desperation, the media could only focus on the battle between Li Zhi and Horford's old teammates.

The entire Eagles team came to the Oracle Center Arena, and the two teams held a press conference as usual.

Nelson attaches great importance to this game, not because it is the opponent, but because the Eagles are not a strong team, and if they are not a strong team, the Warriors have a chance to win the game.

With the Eagles, the Warriors are one step closer to the playoffs.
Therefore, Nelson made a rare statement at the press conference: "We will definitely win this battle."

The reporters were extremely excited after hearing Nelson's words. The reporters, who were struggling with news materials, told Eagles coach Mike Woodson exactly what Nelson had said an hour later.

Mike Woodson smiled calmly. He had the same idea as Nelson in his heart, and both wanted to kill each other.

After returning to the locker room, Woodson relayed the original words to the sluggish Eagles players. The clay figurines still had a three-point temper, not to mention a group of NBA players. The Eagles locker room rarely heard uniform cheers.

"Nelson dared to say that they will definitely win. We will kick their butts hard in this game to let the Golden State people know that if you want to win against the Eagles, you must be prepared to lose!"

Josh Smith was furious and gave the Eagles a shot.

Woodson watched this scene with relief. Josh Smith is the kind of player who can bring morale to the team, but Woodson just lacks the skills to give players chicken soup.

Woodson is known for helping players grow, and Josh Smith Smith is Woodson's proud work, so Josh Smith respects Woodson for giving him a chance.

In this game, Li Zhi was still the starter, Nelson did not change the original lineup configuration, and the Eagles also made their starting five.

As usual, the fans cheered to express their respect for the home team. Although the team won few games, seeing Li Zhi's performance made Warriors fans full of expectations for the future of Golden State. This kind of mood is probably the feeling of Lakers, Philadelphia and Timberwolves fans today.

In this game, because of the encouragement of the two coaches, the two sides looked full, but Li Zhi and Horford hugged each other firmly, not like their opponents at all.

Horford said, "Finally we've met you. Our coach said we're going to win." Horford pursed his lips, raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Zhi provocatively.

Li Zhi laughed, and said: "Then let your horses come over, and we'll be fine."

The two separated, and Li Zhi walked back to the Warriors' half to warm up. He shot several three-pointers in a row, and Li Zhi felt pretty good.

Ray Allen's shooting bag is indeed well-deserved, but what Li Zhi looks forward to most is Ginobili's passing skills, which is the key to winning this game.

At the beginning of the match, the faces of the players on both sides were quite serious. Rao Li Zhi also took the match seriously. After all, there are not many opportunities to find such an opponent of comparable strength.

Bitrins jumped to the basketball first, and the basketball fell into the hands of Baron Davis. The Warriors had the ball, and the Eagles quickly returned to defense.

Baron Davis quickly dribbled the ball across the half court. Li Zhi bypassed the defense and made a pick-and-roll for Baron Davis. Baron Davis was about to screen and break through, but he heard the referee's whistle.

"Warriors, No. 3, defensive foul!"

Li Zhi spread his hands helplessly, looking at the grinning "White Monster" Mike Bibby on the ground. Bibby's performance was very exaggerated, but the referees just liked it.

Using his seasoned experience, Bibby immediately gave Li Zhi a blow.

The Warriors fans booed the referee a lot, but the referee didn't care. This is the power of NBA referees. Even if they are wrong, they will not express anything. Even if they really need to make corrections, they must be corrected after the game.

The Eagles had the ball, Mike Bibby didn't communicate with his teammates, and launched an attack with the ball, but Bibby was no longer what he used to be, and he didn't find a chance to break through. At the end of the time, Bibby handed the basketball to Joe Johnson on the right.

Joe Johnson's face was not very good-looking. It can be said that Bibby's tactical execution was very poor, but Joe Johnson on the field didn't say anything. He is a qualified scorer. Even though Monta Ellis was in front of Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson still made a mid-range shot against the defense.

For the Warriors to attack, Baron Davis chose to cooperate with Stephen Jackson. The two old teammates had a tacit understanding. Originally, this move was very powerful. Facing some teams, it could easily tear apart the inside defense.

But Horford is standing on the inside of the Eagles. Horford is not very tall and fast. Stephen Jackson's speed advantage disappeared when facing Horford.

But Jackson used his wide vision to easily find Monta Ellis in the bottom corner. Ellis ran out for an open opportunity, but Monta Ellis didn't feel good at the start and failed to make an open three-pointer.

The Hawks once again took control of the ball. This time, Joe Johnson took control of the ball and advanced. Mike Bibby obediently went to the side to do an off-ball screen. He had just been traded to the Hawks, and Bibby couldn't shake Johnson's position.

Joe Johnson is not very tall. Although he is a shooting guard, he is working as a point guard at this time. At the same time, Johnson also has a nickname-"Single Joe".

Facing Monta Ellis who was defending himself, Joe Johnson chose to eat alone and play in the low post. Monta Ellis tried his best to control the space with Joe Johnson in order to interfere with Johnson's shooting, but when Johnson actually made a shot, Monta Ellis could only look at the ball and sigh.

The basketball goes in again, and the Eagles score another 2 points.

"Single Joe" completely lived in the first two possessions of the Eagles' offense, and the Warriors have not yet found their rhythm.

The Warriors attacked again, and Baron Davis chose to cooperate with Li Zhi this time. These are the two strongest offensive points of the Warriors. Baron Davis directly passed Bibby at a 45-degree position on the left.

Marvin Williams, who defended, blocked Davis. Before the game, Woodson emphasized the confrontation. Marvin Williams' defensive strength was obviously strong, but this happened to Davis' calculation. Li Zhi quickly ran behind Davis, and shot from within the three-point line after receiving the ball.

Joe Johnson came over to interfere, but Li Zhi had already thrown the basketball into the basket.

The commentator for this game is Dick Stockton and Mike Frattero. These two are considered old partners. The first time I saw these two partners was game07 when the Mavericks beat the Warriors in the first round of the Western Conference in 1.

The two of them were in charge of commenting on this game. Dick Stockton was a bit older, and his articulate speech was not very clear, and there were a lot of slips of the tongue, while Mike Frattero's voice was a bit low, but his analysis and commentary were in place.

(End of this chapter)