God of NBA point guards

Chapter 238 Advancing to the Finals

4:11, the Knicks attack.

Ewing stood up and firmly entered the basket to get the ball.

He knew he had to perform at this time, and Greg Anthony cooperated quite well and passed the ball down.

Rodman circled forward and was pushed away by Ewing. It was the backhand who hung the ball. As long as he catches the ball, the layup is almost 100% successful.

When the ball was dropped in, Zhou Quan and Joe Dumas rushed in almost at the same time, and both lost their guards.

At the critical moment, the two of them made the same defensive choice at the same time, that is, they would rather let them get open outside, or even hit a three-pointer, than let Ewing score the goal.

With his right hand against Rodman, Ewing caught the ball with one hand with his left hand. The next moment, he took off with one foot and layup with one hand.

"Snapped!"

But at this moment, Zhou Quan rushed in from behind Ewing. The ball had just left and was still rising, and he slapped him across the body.

"Back the hat!"

The roar of the bearded commentator sounded immediately.

"Snapped!"

Joe Dumars just caught the ball that Zhou Quan fanned.

On the sidelines, Pat Riley kept shaking his head. Now he suspects that the best defense this season is not the Knicks at all, but the Pistons.

Thinking that the Pistons have three top defensive champions, he couldn't help but smile wryly.

The assassin advanced to the frontcourt and handed the ball to Zhou Quan first.

Zhou Quan held the ball on the left wing, first made a tactical gesture, and then passed the ball back to the assassin at the top of the arc, and then ran towards the penalty area.

At this time, Sekali, who was pulled out, also turned around and ran into the penalty area. Adding Ewing, Rodman and Oakley, the penalty area was already full of people. Zhou Quan and John Starks went in again, six people, full .

"Jordan can't keep up with Tekken's signature technique and off-ball running in the penalty area, haha!" Robert Guida laughed.

Zhou Quan turned around from the penalty area and ran back to the left wing. At this time, John Starks was already trapped in the crowd of the penalty area.

"brush!"

The assassin passed the ball quickly, Zhou Quan caught the ball and made a jumper, hitting a mid-range shot.

4:13, the Knicks attack.

"boom!"

Ewing didn't go into the basket this time. He made a jumper outside and missed. Rodman grabbed the rebound.

"Ewing must go in and score at the basket, otherwise the Knicks will be very dangerous tonight." Robert Guida said.

"Ewing's mid-range shooting percentage did not exceed 65%. With such a shooting percentage, how can he score with Iron Fist? Iron Fist's field goal percentage is [-]%. As the core, Ewing must play an efficient offense to save the team." Lin Greg Wilson said.

"In terms of offensive efficiency, at least so far in this series, Ewing is not as good as Iron Fist. Isn't it surprising, you must know that Ewing is a center and Iron Fist is a point guard. In terms of ability at critical moments, he is not as good as Iron Fist," said Robert Guida.

"The key is that the Pistons' fast-break tactics make it impossible for the Knicks' defensive system to be established. This is the most deadly." Ringo Wilson said.

"boom!"

Joe Dumars misses a jumper over Doc Rivers, Ewing grabs the rebound and the Knicks attack.

John Starks learned from the Pistons and wanted to play a fast break. When Ewing grabbed the rebound, he immediately turned around and went down quickly, asking for the ball behind him.

Zhou Quan chased after a step behind, and seeing the ball flying over, he adjusted his pace, and when the basketball was sliding down, he chased vigorously, then flew up and reached out to steal the ball.

He was already faster than John Starks, so acceleration was easy for him.

"Steal the ball?"

The bearded John Rowes gave a loud shout.

"Snapped!"

The next moment, Zhou Quan's right hand caught the ball and received a pass from Ewing.

"Ha ha!"

The bearded man jumped up excitedly.

"Whoosh!"

When it landed on the ground, Zhou Quan threw a one-handed throw, and the basketball quickly flew to Sekali who was below the free throw line.

Sekali received the ball, but was blocked by Ewing from behind, he turned around and made a strong shot.

Just then, Rodman rushed down from his side.

"boom!"

After a miss, the basketball smashed into the basket, and in the next moment, Rodman jumped, and with a bang, he completed a dunk with one hand.

"Beautiful! The big bug completed the dunk, but did he go for the dunk? Not necessarily, I think he went for the rebound." The bearded John Rowes laughed.

"Ha ha……"

The commentator's words made many Pistons fans laugh.

"4:15, 11 points behind, how do the Knicks play this ball?" Robert Guida shook his head.

He's worried, if the game continues, the ratings won't go crazy?
On the sidelines, Pat Riley was plucking his back, but he lost a lot of hair, but there was nothing he could do.

The fast break of the Pistons not only showed the powerful fast break and attacking ability of the Iron Fist, allowing the Pistons to play an extremely efficient fast-paced offense, but also destroyed the Knicks' defensive system, and the Knicks' defense is not personal. When it is not established, it will not be able to exert a strong defensive ability.

However, the Pistons are also a team that is good at personal defense. The three top defensive champions can destroy the Knicks' offense with their personal defense.

On both ends of the offense and defense, the Knicks were blown up.

"How to do how to do?"

With his coaching experience, he couldn't think of any good way to solve the problem at this time.

In many cases, tactics cannot solve the problem, because the opponent's personal ability has exceeded the scope that tactics can solve.

From Zhou Quan, he saw another top offensive and defensive Michael Jordan, a younger Michael Jordan.

He called a timeout again and replaced Anthony Mason.

However, Mason is just a good role player after all. He can provide some low-post offense and rebounds for the Knicks, but his strength cannot reverse the situation.

The Knicks finally lost the G4 game, 89:106, a big defeat of 17 points, thus losing the match point.

周权锁死了球队第二得分点约翰斯塔克斯，尤因出手非常多，37投15中，命中率40.5%，加上6罚4中，拿到了34分11篮板2助攻1抢断3盖帽3失误4犯规的数据。

Mason also took a lot of shots, 15 of 8 shots, 53.3% shooting, 4 of 2 free throws, 18 points and 8 rebounds.

The two teamed up to score 52 points and 19 rebounds, but they couldn't save the Knicks.

Joe Dumars made 21 of 14 shots. Under the fast break tactics of the Pistons, his shooting percentage was as high as 66.7%. He made 3 of 1 three-pointers and scored 42 points in 29 minutes.

周权全场42分钟，17投12中，命中率高达70.6%，三分球4投2中，6罚6中，轰下32分13次助攻5篮板5抢断2盖帽3失误4犯规的数据。

"Iron Fist, why did the Pistons play such a sharp fast break against the Knicks, but they didn't play such an attack against the Bulls?" asked a TNT reporter at the scene.

Zhou Quan replied: "The Knicks' defense ranks first in the league, so we must use fast breaks to destroy their defensive system, otherwise once we get into a positional battle, the result may not be too good for us.

In order to increase the defensive strength of the Knicks, their main lineup has three insiders. Oakley is a small forward. His speed is not so fast, and we have three guards, which makes our overall speed faster than them. It is also a basis for us to play fast breaks on them.

The Bulls are different. The overall speed of the Bulls is still faster than that of the Knicks. Pippen is faster than Oakley, but we actually played a lot of fast breaks when we played against the Bulls, but not so much.

In addition, it is also related to personal ability. The Knicks do not have Michael Jordan on the perimeter, so it is easier for us to play defensive counterattacks on the Knicks. "

"But it happened that you sent ten steals in a single game on the Bulls, and Jordan suffered a lot under your hands." The reporter reminded with a smile.

Zhou Quan laughed loudly, and said happily: "It's not easy, there is some element of luck."

"Can you win this series in the next away game?" The reporter asked again.

"Hopefully, we will do our best so that we will have more time to rest and adjust." He nodded and smiled.

An hour later, the press conferences of the two teams began.

Whether it is Ewing or Pat Riley, they have all been accused by the media, accusing their media of being dominated by New York media.

"Patrick, facing Rodman, who is one head shorter than you, your shooting percentage is only [-]%. You have not shown the ability of a super center at all. Why?"

The New York Times reporter's question was like a knife, stabbing Ewing's body fiercely, and did not show him any sympathy.

Ewing's distaste for reporters rose to the point of abhorrence, so he didn't say a word, and his face was as watery as water: "You can go to play against Rodman and you will know how his defense is."

"what?"

The reporters were in a commotion, what is this saying, we can do it, what do you want, who doesn't want a salary of several million dollars a year?
Pat Riley is very helpless, Patrick is not good at this point, the ability to deal with reporters is too poor.

Seeing Ewing push the microphone away, with a look of no longer accepting questions, the New York Times reporter pointed the finger at Pat Riley and immediately asked:

"Coach Riley, with a big score of 5 to [-], the chance of a comeback is no more than [-]%. The Knicks have reached the edge of a cliff. What do you think now? Are you preparing for a Jedi counterattack, or are you going to go fishing?"

"Pfft!"

Many reporters laughed.

A gentlemanly smile appeared on Pat Riley's face, and he said in a firm tone: "I choose the former, there is no doubt about it. Our team has not lost faith, including Patrick, we will go to the The Pistons make an impact and will fight to the death on our home court."

His words of conviction did not move the media in New York. The next reporter who asked questions was the New York Post. He asked: "Shock the Pistons? Coach Riley, from your words, I see that you have put the Knicks on the line." In the position of the underdog, do you really think that the Knicks are not as good as the Pistons?"

"Damn reporter!"

Pat Riley cursed secretly, and said with a smile on his face: "Of course not, this just shows my attitude towards the series. After all, the reality is that we are behind."

"Yeah, the Knicks are behind. In fact, you are right. The Knicks are indeed not as good as the Pistons. Otherwise, how could they be behind?" the reporter said playfully.

With Pat Riley's restraint, he also wanted to curse at this time. That's what you said. Why would I say that the Knicks are not as good as the Pistons?

……

The Eastern Conference Finals G5 game is on the 8th, with one more day off, and the Pistons will go to New York on the 7th.

The next day, Zhou Quan woke up naturally after sleeping until he opened his eyes. It was already 10 o'clock and he woke up from hunger.

The first thing to do after washing up is to bring in the newspaper from the outside, and then read the newspaper while frying the steak.

His main concern is ESPN's prediction data. This media has a strong head. It has not been optimistic about the Pistons since last season. He got the match point [-]-[-] in the Eastern Conference finals, and he wanted to see if ESPN would adjust the data again.

"Ha ha……"

Open the Detroit Worker's Daily, and sure enough, there is the latest ESPN championship prediction data. It used to be that the Knicks had a 45% chance of advancing to the finals, and the Pistons had a 55% chance.

The original probability of winning the championship was as high as 34% for the Suns, 32% for the Knicks, 18% for the Pistons, and 16% for the Supersonics. 2%.

"Poor Knicks, there is still a 2% chance. ESPN still doesn't give up on them. Are you thinking about their comeback? Do you have to eliminate them before they can arrange a duck egg?"

From the analysis of the latest forecast data, he further saw the strength of the Suns. Even if Barkley did not perform well, he could still win, and the media believed them. Once the Pistons and the Suns meet in the finals, it will definitely To go all out, can not have any carelessness.

He looked at other content, and the prediction data of many major media have been adjusted in time. TNT TV even increased the probability of the Pistons advancing to the finals to 99%, leaving only a symbolic 1% for the Knicks.

……

In the evening, the G4 game of the Western Conference Finals started.

101:120. As a result, the Suns were defeated in the away game, and the Supersonics were tied [-]-[-], and the two sides returned to the starting line.

Barkley made 20 of 11 shots, a good shooting percentage, 55%, and 5 of 1 three-pointers. However, as an insider, he only made 5 of 4 free throws, which was not lethal enough. At the same time, he only grabbed 7 rebounds and made 5 turnovers. And 5 fouls, not superstar performance.

"Flying Pig, why can't you fly today? Is it because you are overwhelmed by eating too many hamburgers?"

"Charles, congratulations. You grabbed 7 rebounds. If you grab so many rebounds in the next game, you have to go home."

"Sir Charles, you really should be traded to the Pistons, so you can easily get a ring with an iron fist thigh."

After the game, the black-faced Barkley was surrounded by the media. All kinds of questions made him want to vomit blood and spray these reporters to death.

"These Suns bastards are so nasty! Is Charles Barkley eating too much? Oh Shet!"

After the game, ESPN's NBA editor-in-chief Urnes was about to scold his mother. He adjusted the prediction data overnight last night, and now he has to adjust it overnight. How can ESPN reflect the professionalism of ESPN if this continues?The company has to fire him?
The next day, ESPN's latest forecast data came out hot.

The Western Conference finals are predicted to be 50% each for the Suns and SuperSonics.

For the championship prediction, the Pistons are first, 40%, the Knicks are still 2%, and the Sonics and the Suns are 29% each.

The media's views on ESPN's latest forecast data are very unified, that is, ESPN has lost confidence and persistence, and their data has lost professionalism.

"This group of bastards! Your predictions are equally inaccurate, do you want to divert attention?"

ESPN's NBA editor-in-chief Urnes cursed angrily after seeing other media's evaluation of the data.

On the 7th, the Pistons arrived in New York.

At 5 o'clock in the evening, the G[-] game of the Eastern Conference Finals started.

Two hours later, the game ended. The Pistons defeated the Knicks in an away game and eliminated their opponents with a big score of [-] to [-]. After two seasons, they reached the finals again.

"Congratulations Zhou Quan! Congratulations to the Pistons!" Zhang Lili said excitedly.

"It's great, we've reached the finals, I hope Zhou Quan can gain something in the finals for the first time in his career." Sun Zhenping smiled implicitly.

“周权今晚上场45分钟，18投10中，命中率55.5%，三分球4投2中，4罚3中，轰下25分6篮板14助攻4抢断3失误4犯规的数据，效率高，依然打出了顶尖的攻防水准。”张合理笑道。

Sun Zhenping picked up a piece of paper and said: "In the five games of the Eastern Conference finals, the data came out. Zhou Quan averaged 5 minutes per game, made 44 of 91 shots, and his shooting percentage was 53%. 58.2%, 17 of 7 free throws, 41.2% shooting, 47 points, 44 rebounds, 93.6 assists, 31 steals, 5.6 blocks, 12 turnovers and 4.4 fouls per game."

"This is a real top offensive and defensive performance, the performance of a superstar." Zhang Lili exclaimed excitedly.

Sun Zhenping smiled and said, "Now we're looking at the West, who can make it to the finals. Director Zhang, who do you think is better for the Suns or the Supersonics?"

Zhang Li thought for a while and said: "These two teams have very deep lineups. There are many people who can stand up on the bench, and the inside is very strong. Often, six or seven players score in double figures.

In the regular season, the Pistons and the Suns had one win, one loss, and a tie, and the Supersonics lost both games. Judging from this data, it would be better to play against the Suns.

But the playoffs are a completely different game. Both offense and defense will do their best. You see, the Knicks were eliminated by the Pistons [-]-[-]. They are the No. [-] team in the Eastern Conference and the strongest defensive team in the league. Can't prevent the fast break of the Pistons.

So it's really hard to say who is better to fight.In my personal opinion, it's better to play supersonic. "

Sun Zhenping asked in surprise: "Director Zhang, the Pistons lost both games in the regular season. Why is it more beneficial to play against the Sonics?"

Zhang Lili laughed and said, "In the game against the Suns, there was a conflict on the field and Barkley was sent off, so that game doesn't count."

Sun Zhenping said: "Does that mean the Pistons can't beat them?"

Zhang Lili shook his head and said: "As I said just now, the playoffs are completely different from the regular season. Look at Zhou Quan. In the three rounds of the playoffs, the offensive and defensive statistics have improved a lot compared to the regular season. His Didn't go all out in the regular season."

"That's right." Sun Zhenping nodded quickly.

Zhang Lili went on to say: "I think it's better to play the Sonics, because the Lightning Kevin Johnson at the No. [-] position of the Suns is very strong, very strong, and he is a top point guard who can compete with the Magician.

Although the data has declined this season, it should be the reason why Barkley joined. He still has the strength of a top point guard. Zhou Quan's performance against him should not be as good as that of John Starks.

Moreover, the main shooting guard of the Suns, Lei Gongdan Marley, is also a fierce defensive guy, and his offense is also good. He and the Lightning teamed up on the back line, which is no worse than Zhou Quan and Joe Dumars. "

Sun Zhenping nodded and said, "The Suns' defense line is really strong."

Zhang Lili continued: "On the contrary, Gary Payton, the main point guard of the Supersonics, has not yet fully grown up, and Zhou Quan will have some advantages against him.

Of course, Ricky Pierce, the all-star swingman of the Supersonics, is also very strong. The scoring champion of the Supersonics in the past two seasons, he and Gary Payton are not bad at the back line, otherwise they would not have the strength to compete with the Suns. Two draws and two ratios.

But relatively speaking, I am still more optimistic about the Pistons playing the Supersonics, and the chances are a little bigger.But no matter who you fight, it will not be easy, and the finals will be a tough battle. "

(End of this chapter)