God of NBA point guards

Chapter 279 Defeating the Pistons

After the All-Star break, the regular season continues.

In the following February, the Sonics lost to the Magic and the Knicks in away games. At the end of February, they were 43 wins and 10 losses, still ranking first in the league.

At this time, the remaining strong teams at the championship level have entered the stage of reserving their physical fitness for the playoffs, increased their rotation, and reduced the playing time of their main players.

Because of this, the record has declined a bit, and the Eagles in the East took the opportunity to surpass the Bulls and once rushed to the number one position in the East.However, he lacked confidence, and was later overtaken by the Bulls.

It is worth mentioning that the original performance of the Pistons was very good, but after the All-Stars, there was a wave of losing streak, and the record dropped sharply. It has fallen from the third place in the East to the fifth place in the East.

According to the analysis of the media, this is because most of the Pistons' championship members from last season are gone. Although the main lineup is good, the substitute lineup is not good. It can handle the first half of the game, but in the second half, the weakness of the lineup is not enough. , Injuries have also begun to increase, which is an important reason for the decline in record.

Another important reason is that the incident between Gary Payton and Sean Kemp before the All-Stars seriously affected the morale of the team, which is also an important reason for the decline in the record.

Everyone in Detroit knows that these two people don't want to stay in the Pistons at all, and they will leave sooner or later, so the attendance rate is also dropping, and the team's operations are in trouble.

On March [-]st, the new MVP ranking and player of the month appeared, Zhou Quan remained at the top, and Ewing won the best player of the month.

On March 3, the Sonics lost to Mosaic in an away game, beat the Spurs back-to-back in an away game the next day, and returned to home to beat the Trail Blazers on the 10th, achieving a record of 13 wins and 49 losses.

On the 14th, the Detroit Pistons visited Seattle.

Gloves and Rainman are still very popular in Seattle, and they were also traded by the team. Dozens of fans went to the hotel to welcome them, but the expressions of the two of them were obviously unhappy, and they were not very enthusiastic about the fans.

"Gloves, I heard you hate Iron Fist, why?" When Supersonic entered the hotel, a media reporter asked.

"Rain Man, besides Malaysia, do you have any other hobbies?" a reporter asked.

However, neither Gary Payton nor Sean Kemp answered the question, and entered the hotel with their heads down.

"Joe, you are still the leader of the Pistons' locker room. How do you evaluate the performance of Gloves and Rainman in the team? Do you want them to stay?" a reporter asked loudly.

Joe Dumars walked forward and replied: "They all performed well, and I certainly hope they can stay."

At this time, two more reporters rushed over, it was Isiah Thomas and Lambiel.

There were two elevators, and the other reporters were blocked outside the elevators, but the two of them squeezed in.

"Joe, and you, this game must be won, don't make it easier for that bastard Iron Fist." Lambiel said in a rough voice.

Since Zhou Quan left Detroit, he has returned to the Palace of Auburn Hills to watch the game several times this season, as if he has become a part of the Pistons again.

"And you, you idiot, don't mess around in the locker room, do you hear me?" He stared at Sean Kemp and yelled again.

The Rain Man snorted angrily, and gave Lambiel a very unhappy look, his eyes full of hostility.

General manager Troy Weaver said: "Bill, are you responsible for explaining tomorrow's game? Good job."

Lambiel snorted coldly. He knew that Weaver was reminding him that it was his job to explain, but he just ignored it as if he didn't understand.

"Okay, Bill, you've already retired, these have nothing to do with you." The assassin hurriedly said.

"I just hope the team can win, do these idiots look like they can win?" Lambiel said dissatisfiedly.

"That has nothing to do with you. Bill, if you interfere with team affairs again, please leave immediately." Troy Weaver formally warned.

"Stop talking." The assassin pulled Lambiel.

"Leave and leave."

Ranbir slapped the elevator button in anger, and there was a jab, sparks burst out, and then the lights in the elevator flickered immediately, and the elevator stopped.

"Oh, damn it!"

The players and management in the elevator glared at Lambiel, and even Joe Dumars gave Lambiel an uncomfortable look.

Lambiel also knew that he had done something stupid, so he hurriedly pressed the door button, but there was no response, and his face turned pale.

"It's over, it's over, don't fall down, it's already on the 23rd floor."

"Rangbier, you idiot!"

"It shouldn't fall, it has a braking function."

"Call quickly."

……

Two hours later, a group of talents were rescued from the elevator. When they came out, all of them were pale and limp.

"Lambier, from now on, you are prohibited from approaching us." After coming out from inside, Troy Weaver angrily issued a ban on Lambiel.

"Do you think I'm rare?"

Lambiel left the hotel in embarrassment, and Thomas followed in embarrassment.

At this time, the news of the Pistons being stuck in the elevator has spread all over the sky.

Zhou Quan called the assassin and Joe Dumas, asked about the situation, and drove to the hotel at five o'clock to treat the guests to dinner.

The Pistons' lineup has changed drastically. In order to save costs, the championship members of last season were basically traded. Except for Joe Dumars and Sekali, there is only one Polynickers left. He called the assassins again. Five of us had a dinner together.

"Ronnie, you're out of contract for this season, and you haven't negotiated an extension with the team?" Zhou Quan asked.

Sekali shook his head helplessly and said, "We talked about it, but it didn't work out."

"Then you probably have to leave," Zhou Quan said.

Joe Dumars was not very emotional, and said: "I heard that the boss has almost reached an agreement, and maybe the team will be sold during the season."

"So fast?" Zhou Quan was taken aback.

The assassin said coldly: "Detroit used to have a good economy, but now it's not good. The team can't make any money. And with three championships, they can sell the team for at least 2000 million more."

"Forget it, businessmen must invest to make money, not all of them are Paul Allen and Ballmer." Zhou Quan laughed.

Joe Dumars shook his head and said, "It's okay for us to reach the playoffs this season, but we won't be able to go very far. Well, anyway, I don't have much to pursue. I'll retire after a few more years."

15th, game day.

"This is a crappy arena. Fortunately, we don't have to play here." Back at the Seattle Center gymnasium, glove Gary Payton couldn't help complaining.

"I heard that Seattle is planning to build a new arena, and Microsoft invested in it." Joe Dumas laughed.

"Even if the government agrees, from research, planning, construction, to investment, there is no hope within five years." Gary Payton said coldly.

"Gary, we're going to conquer here tonight, pass me a few good balls." At this time, Rainman Sean Kemp said in a muffled voice.

"Of course." Gary Payton said excitedly.

The two old teammates, Joe Dumas and Sekali, looked at each other and shrugged with helplessness.

At eight o'clock, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Pistons: Secali, Polynes, Shawn Kemp, Joe Dumars, Gary Payton

Sonics: Sam Perkins, Rodman, Schrempf, Kendall Gill, Zhou Quan

This game is a national live broadcast of the Sonics, and ESPN will broadcast it live.

Bill Lanbier sneered and said, "None of the Supersonics is taller than 208 centimeters, and two of the Pistons are taller than 210 centimeters. In addition to the Rainman, the Pistons have an absolute advantage in height."

Smiling Assassin smiled and said: "Although there is a height advantage, it is not as fast as the Supersonic. The Supersonic focuses on fast-paced offense and defense. In many cases, height is a disadvantage."

Lambiel said unconvinced: "It is impossible for every round to be a fast break. I have read their information. At least 65% belong to positional warfare, and fast breaks only account for 35%."

Smiling and explained: "It means that the opponent can keep up with the rhythm. If the speed is dragged down by the height and cannot keep up with their rhythm, the ratio will be completely different."

Lambir was speechless, changed the subject, and said: "This season's MVP selection, I think we should be more cautious, Olajuwon, Ewing, they all performed very well, Joe Dumars is also good, I think Olajuwon Zhu Wang has the best chance."

The assassin couldn't stop laughing. Bill deliberately ignored Jordan and Iron Fist. Of course he knew what his intention was.

At 08:30, the game begins.

Jump ball, Pistons attack.

"The height of the gloves is 193 centimeters, and the tonnage has increased from 82 kilograms to 86 kilograms. The iron fist is 191 centimeters, both of which are shoe heights, and the weight should be 92 kilograms. The iron fist still has an advantage in tonnage and confrontation." Assassin said.

"The strength of the glove has increased rapidly. He is already a top-notch point guard with both offense and defense. He can deal with that guy." Lambiel said with a straight face.

"Integration of offense and defense? A top-notch integration of offense and defense?"

The assassin was taken aback, Bill, don't talk nonsense, lest someone laugh at your first-class offensive and defensive combination for being too cheap.

At this time, Gary Payton took the ball across the center line and came to a position one step to the right of the top of the arc.

He handles the ball very carefully, turning sideways to the right half, dribbling with his right hand behind him, and keeping his left elbow in front all the time, not giving Zhou Quan a chance to steal.

"Shit, you can't break my ball." At the same time, the mouth is still spraying trash.

Schramf caught up with Sekali, Perkins caught up with Polynes, and Rodman, the most defensive player, caught up with Sean Kemp. The three insiders of the Pistons all pulled out of the penalty area. Very empty.

At this time, the rain man came up to pick and roll.

Rodman decisively switched defenses, and Zhou Quan immediately blocked the rain man in front of him, preventing him from going down, and blocked his angle of receiving the ball.

Yuren was furious at Zhou Quan. Although he didn't dare to shake his fist at Zhou Quan, he still dared to push him.

"Di!"

This is the home court of the Sonics, and the referee's whistle rang immediately.

"Does this idiot have any brains? Either fight hard, or don't let the referee see it." Lambiel cursed.

Offensive and defensive transition, supersonic offense.

Zhou Quan received the ball, broke through with a feint with one hand, accelerated past Payton, and continued to accelerate.

Joe Dumars still averaged 20 points per game this season, but his athleticism has been declining. After all, he is 30 years old, and his speed of returning to defense has not kept up, and he is one step slower than Kendall Gill.

After Payton was attacked, he was also one step behind Zhou Quan. His speed was average, he gained another four kilograms, and then he couldn't catch up again.

Zhou Quan hit the left wing, pulled the ball up, and threw it to the right. Jill quickly cut in from the right waist, flew up, caught the ball with both hands in the air, and dunked with one hand.

"boom!"

The basket trembled violently, and the Pistons' basket was exploded.

"Oh hoo!"

An alley-oop dunk opened the game, and the audience suddenly boiled.

The assassin said: "This is the supersonic defensive counterattack, which is very fast and has a very high success rate. Gary Payton should pay attention to the speed of returning to defense, and must keep up with the rhythm of Iron Fist.

Others want to prevent the Sonics from making fast passes and defending from both ends can suppress the Sonics' fast breaks. "

Pistons attack.

Zhou Quan began to strengthen his defensive strength in the backcourt. Last time, the All-Stars had no chance to match the glove. Today, he has to teach this stinky mouth in front of him a lesson.

Payton rushed left and right, and finally rushed across the frontcourt with the help of Joe Dumars' cover.

But at this moment, Kendall Gil, who followed Joe Dumas, blocked him, and then Zhou Quan reacted immediately and rushed over to carry out a pincer attack.

Payton wanted to pass the ball to Joe Dumars when Joo Kwon was jumping over him, but Joo Kwon was between him and Joe Dumars, he hesitated, which gave Joo Kwon a chance to get close, wait for him to think When it was passed on, there was no chance.

A double-team was formed, and Zhou Quan began to draw out the ball.

"Snapped!"

Payton held the ball with both hands, turned around to protect the ball, and wanted to take the opportunity of turning around to pass to Joe Dumars.

But Zhou Quan had sharp eyes and quick hands, and his strikes were precise. When he was passing the ball with both hands, he slapped him and knocked the ball away.

Jill took the opportunity to grab the ball and started to play fast.

Zhou Quan then followed up, and Joe Dumas chased him, but he was not as fast as him, and fell behind after three steps.

Gill stopped at the left-wing three-point line, but his pass was already over the restricted area.

"boom!"

Zhou Quan rushed in from the left elbow area, jumped up, caught the ball in the air with both hands, glided forward, and blasted the opponent's basket with a one-handed tomahawk dunk.

"Oh hoo!"

Continuous alley-oop dunks, the Seattle Center stadium suddenly boiled.

"Oh, I just broke the shit ball, and my hands are not clean. I need to use deodorant to clean them." Zhou Quan looked back at Payton, and deliberately shook his hand, making Gary Payton gnash his teeth in anger.

Pistons attack.

Payton pulled to the low position on the left wing, and he wanted to use his good post-up singles to blow up Zhou Quan.

After a few arches, he was a little disappointed, he couldn't move the guy behind him who was 6 kg heavier than him.

"Damn guy, you are a point guard, what are you doing with a tonnage of 92 kilograms?" Frustrated, he couldn't help cursing secretly.

If you don't move, you can only divide the ball.

At this time, Sekali suddenly cut outwards and asked him for the ball. Schramf was half a beat behind, and he passed it quickly.

Zhou Quan was ready when Sekali made the cut. At the moment Payton passed the ball, he reacted extremely quickly, slipped sideways, and reached out to hit him.

"Snapped!"

Payton's ball was knocked out before he even made a shot, and Zhou Quan made a second shot to control the ball bouncing off the floor.

"Shet!"

Peyton's stinky mouth exploded with foul language, and he immediately fought back on the spot, wrapping around Zhou Quan's right arm.

"drop!"

The referee's whistle blew, calling for a foul.

"Are you good at numbers, how much is this?"

Zhou Quan smiled and raised his left hand with two fingers.

Peyton was so angry that he vomited blood. He was intercepted twice by Zhou Quan just at the beginning. Could it be that the script for tonight was wrong?

But he didn't lose his mind yet, gritted his teeth and walked away.

Next, his defense became tougher, trying to save face from Zhou Quan. Toughness is his best way of defense.

But the result disappointed him. Zhou Quan's confrontation ability was stronger than him. After some confrontation, he had only one thought: I want to gain weight.

Of course, his defense also caused trouble for Zhou Quan, preventing the SuperSonic from many fast breaks, and also caused Zhou Quan's shooting percentage to decline.

At the end, 91:107, under Zhou Quan's full play, the Sonics successfully defeated the Pistons.

Payton was locked up by Zhou Quan, and the Pistons could only rely on Joe Dumars to organize the offense. Payton played 42 minutes, made 11 of 3 shots and 2 of 2 free throws. He only scored 8 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, but had 7 turnovers and 5 assists. Zhou Quan intercepted the ball 4 times and blocked 1 time.

周权全场38分钟，14投7中，三分球5投2中，11罚11中，轰下27分4篮板11助攻5抢断1盖帽2失误2犯规的数据。

"Although the glove has grown up, it is the performance of being crushed in the face of Iron Fist. This is the gap between him and Iron Fist." The assassin said with a smile.

"Useless guy." Lambiel said disdainfully.

The assassin felt that if this continued, one day he would be implicated by Lambir, so that he would lose his job.

But he has nothing to do with Ranbir, this is a rich second generation who is not stingy, he acts without scruples, and as a good friend, he cannot get rid of Ranbir.

Fortunately, Ranbir agreed to take him to see his father, and let his father teach him how to invest.

At this time, Zhou Quan had already returned to the locker room, and then received a call from home.

In China, it is already the 16th, and the lunar calendar is the sixth day of March, his birthday.

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(End of this chapter)