Basketball's best forward and guard

Chapter 287

A week has passed quickly. For the entire NBA, the playoffs have already arrived. On April 2019, 4, BJ time, the NBA23-2018 season playoffs will start in full swing, and the East and West will stage two sets of duels at the same time.

In the West, the Dallas Mavericks host the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Houston Rockets host the Denver Nuggets!

In the East, the Celtics host the Detroit Pistons, and the Toronto Raptors host the Miami Heat!
Among them, the duel between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West and the Celtics and Detroit Pistons in the East started almost at the same time.

Dallas, the Dallas Mavericks' home stadium, the American Airlines Center Stadium, is still an hour away from the game. On the scene, players from both sides have already practiced shooting before the game, and fans are already entering the stadium in the stands.

"Luka, the first playoff game of NBA career will start in less than an hour. Can you talk about your feelings? Are you nervous?"

On the sidelines of the stadium, the sweaty Dallas Mavericks starting point guard Luka Doncic is being interviewed on the sidelines.

"How should I put it, the expectation is greater than the nervousness, this is destined to be an unforgettable experience in my career, I will try my best to play well"

The Slovenian in front of the camera has maintained his usual shyness.

"It's great, Luka is the best point guard"

Just as Luka Doncic was being interviewed by reporters on the sidelines in a serious manner, an "uninvited guest" suddenly appeared behind him.

This person is none other than Bayonet. Bayonet seems to be in a good mood. What about stress?

Sure enough, when Jiang Hao suddenly appeared in a funny form, Luka Doncic's expression instantly relaxed a lot.

.........

Half an hour later, in the Dallas Mavericks locker room, everyone was changing their jerseys. Head coach Rick Carlisle clapped his hands and gathered everyone together.

"Guys, it is no exaggeration or confidence to say that our most anticipated playoffs are here. What I want to say is that this is an amazing journey in the Eastern Summer. At the beginning of the season, none of us expected In the end, we will end the regular season with such excellent results. In fact, at that time, not many people were optimistic about us, but as a result, it must be said that we have performed very well throughout the season. Now we are A great team, we have the ability to win the O'Brien Cup, so, everyone, keep it up and win the opponent..."

"So, the starting lineup for this game is, Luka Doncic, Matthews, Jiang Hao, Harris Barnes, DeAndre Jordan, everyone listen, against a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder, We must counterattack on the basis of ensuring defensive strength. We have never studied their game characteristics in the video room before. The video tells us that the start is very important to deal with the Oklahomaians. From the moment it started, everyone showed all their strength.”

There is no temporary adjustment. The starting lineup announced by Rick Carlisle is the most commonly used starting lineup with the highest winning percentage this season.

For Rick Carlisle, of course he also has other options for lineup combinations, but he didn't do that, because on the one hand, it's not necessary for the time being, on the other hand, it might be self-defeating.

20 minutes later, the lights of the American Airlines Center Gymnasium dimmed and everything was silent, and the appearance ceremony officially began. Immediately, the home team took the lead...

As the DJ enthusiastically introduced the names of the players on the field, the fans also began to cheer and applaud the home players. When they heard the familiar "Bayonet~Jiang Hao", the atmosphere suddenly reached its climax. The applause and cheers were generously given to the new leader of the team and the new darling of the city.

After another regular season of this season, Jiang Hao has completely faded away from his youthfulness. At this moment, he seems to have indeed become the backbone of a strong team. His mature mind makes Jiang Hao look more sophisticated at the moment.As the best player of the Dallas Mavericks in the regular season, many people are looking forward to his playoff performance when the playoffs are approaching...! !

Of course, for Jiang Hao at this moment, compared to last season when he was very nervous when he appeared on the playoffs stage for the first time, this time, he is obviously much calmer.

For him, the first trip to the playoffs in his career allowed him to go all the way and directly reach the pinnacle of his life.

So now that this is the second playoff trip in his career, he certainly hopes that he can leave a deeper footprint.

This is his ambition and his dream.

The so-called playoffs are the stage for superstars, and he very much agrees with this sentence.

After the appearance ceremony ended, the big video screen at the scene immediately played the starting lineups of both teams tonight.

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic, Matthews, Jiang Hao, Harris Barnes, DeAndre Jordan.

Thunder starters: Russell Westbrook, Schroeder, Paul George, Noel, Adams.

.........

Five minutes later, the game finally started. Both sides jumped the ball in the middle circle. New Zealander Adams, who was taller and more imposing, helped the Thunder get the first wave of offensive balls. Then, Russell Westbrook chose to attack quickly. The backcourt beat the frontcourt, and then decisively broke into the basket, so that no one expected him to score two points with a small throw.

Jiang Hao didn't even prepare for the goal, and was caught off guard by his opponent unexpectedly. It seemed that Thunder really had fighting spirit.

The Lone Ranger team served, Jiang Hao patted it to Luka Doncic, and let Luka Doncic dribble the ball. The style of the Lone Ranger is obviously different from that of the Thunder. In their tactics, although there are various fast attacks Tactics, but they are definitely not as anxious to score as the Thunder. Winning at the beginning is not considered a win. Whoever can persist until the end and score is considered powerful.Although the head coach Rick Carlisle said before the game that the start is very important, but so what?The arena is like a battlefield, and fighters are fleeting!
On the sidelines, Thunder head coach Donovan stared at Jiang Hao. He was observing Jiang Hao. After all, from his point of view, Jiang Hao was the biggest enemy of the entire Thunder team. So, if possible, he hoped that Jiang Hao The state continued to slump.

However, on the court, when Donovan was standing aside and staring at Jiang Hao with malicious intentions in front of him, the basketball was passed to Jiang Hao's position in an instant.

Jiang Hao made a detour to this position through continuous running. He almost just came to the three-point line. Luka Doncic directly made a strong cross pass and passed the ball directly into his hands. Therefore, his two hands Just as he touched the ball, he was about to stand up and shoot, but the basketball suddenly dropped from his hand and flew towards the back of his body!

Then.There was only a bang, accompanied by a sound that sounded a bit miserable.

"Fuck!" Coach Donovan covered his face with his hands and squatted down in pain.

It turned out that after Jiang Hao dropped the basketball, it hit Donovan's head impartially on the sidelines!

Everyone was stunned.

For Donovan, is this a fluke?
However, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that the Thunder team used this as an excuse to directly surround the referee. They hoped that the referee would give Jiang Hao a technical foul, at worst it should be a regular foul.

But obviously, from the point of view of the referee, they saw the ball very clearly just now. It was obviously an accident, and it was not intentional by Jiang Hao. He understood the small things in the hearts of the Thunder players, but he would never listen to their words.

Therefore, the game continued, but the ball was given to the Thunder, and Jiang Hao was not punished for a foul.

"It was obvious that the bayonet made a mistake in the ball just now, but it cannot be blamed on the bayonet alone. In my opinion, Luka Doncic must have been very nervous just now. Although he showed decisiveness when passing the ball, But Jiji didn’t control it well. In other words, he used too much force. I hope Luka can adapt to the rhythm of the playoffs as soon as possible. He is the core playmaker of the Dallas Mavericks. attack will be affected.”

Charles Barkley said.

The so-called layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Judging from the explanation, the ball just now was indeed Jiang Hao's mistake, but if you look deeper, you will find different problems.

"Jiang, sorry"

On the court, when returning to defense, Luka Doncic said a little sorry.

"It's nothing, Luka, relax. The most important thing you need to do is to believe in yourself, don't put pressure on yourself, and control the rhythm of the game according to your understanding of the game. Don't think too much about the rest."

Jiang Hao aimed at Luka Doncic, and he also hoped that Luka Doncic could unload the burden. He really felt the tension of Luka Doncic in the ball just now.

After the first offense scored 2 points by surprise, Russell Westbrook started his second offensive performance very hard.

When facing Matthews' defense in the previous scene, he actually ate Matthews raw with his excellent physical fitness, and then rushed into the penalty area.

Bang!
Dunk, get another 2 points.

The home fans are not calm anymore, how can their own basket expose their opponents unscrupulously?

"Russell Westbrook has a hot start. As the most valuable player of the regular season in the 201642017-[-] season, Russell Westbrook's ability on the offensive end is also devastating. In addition to opening up the situation on the end, we must also take measures against Russell Westbrook on the defensive end."

No one in Huo Wu thought that the Dallas Mavericks would be caught off guard by the Thunder in the opening stage.

This really confirms Rick Carlisle's point of view. Against a team like the Thunder, many times, you really need to cook better at the beginning of the game.

Fortunately, no one made the home fans wait too long, and the first successful offense belonging to the Dallas Mavericks came soon.

It's just that it was not the bayonet that finally completed the end, but DeAndre Jordan.

When it comes to Jordan, people will naturally think of dunks.

That's right, a dunk.

This offensive round came from the cooperation between Luka Doncic and Jordan.

Compared with the previous round, he was too flustered.

In this offense, Luka Doncic's situation was obviously much better. He seized the gap where Jordan was at the basket very well, and chose to pass the ball very decisively, thus creating this successful offense.

"That's why a lot of people say Luka Doncic is a talented young man, and that's why he's been able to surprise everyone this season.

O'Neal couldn't help but praise, because there was not much time difference between the first attack and the second attack.

Luka Doncic can make adjustments in such a short period of time, it is obvious that his plasticity is too strong.

This also proves one point from the side, that is, Luka Doncic is also a big-hearted player. Once he completely adapts to the intensity of the playoffs, the help he can bring to the Dallas Mavericks is amazing. It's just incomprehensible with the naked eye.

On the court, Jiang Hao took the initiative to run to Luka Doncic to give a high-five to celebrate. This scene is what he wants to see most.This is also the reason why he has remained very stable on the offensive end since the beginning of the game. He just hopes that Luka Doncic can use the start to adapt to the intensity of the playoffs.

"Guys, step up defense and move"

After drinking Luka Doncic to complete the high-five celebration, Jiang Hao immediately issued instructions to all the players on the field, and he himself stood in front of Russell Westbrook very actively at this time.

Obviously, Jiang Hao took over the most difficult bone of the Thunder team as a healer.

Of course, it is not an easy task, after all, Russell Westbrook is also a very tough guy on the offensive end.

"I don't think the principle of bayonet is correct except for the explanation that as a team leader, you must take the lead. He took the initiative to drive in front of Russell Westbrook. have a sense of presence”

Charles Barkley was very surprised by Jiang Hao's choice. He felt that Jiang Hao's playing rhythm was obviously wrong.

So, is Jiang Hao really sacrificing his presence on the offensive end, as Barkley questioned?

Obviously not, because in the next offensive round, he completed the shot on the offensive end and ushered in his personal scoring account in tonight's game.

On the left side of the top of the arc, Jiang Hao unexpectedly chose a very risky style of play against Russell Westbrook in front of Wuduhe after receiving the three-way transfer ball from Matthews.

That's the step-back jumper.

Frankly speaking, very few players will take a long shot in this situation, because most of these shots end in failure.

But the bayonet is the bayonet, not only grasping Westbrook's defensive psychology, but also [-]% full of trust in himself.

Thus, this wonderful step-back three-pointer was created.

(End of this chapter)