NBA peak

Chapter 104 Raptors vs Wizards

Smith and O'Neill really like Ge Feng as a junior. Although Ge Feng is still a little-known substitute, this still can't stop Ge Feng's charm outside the court.

Handsome, accurate three-pointers, and good character, as long as he is a normal person, who would not like such a player.

"That's the end of the gossip. Who do you think will win, the Raptors or the Wizards?" Barkley asked the other two commentators a question at this time.

"Raptors? Wizards?" O'Neal gave two answers at the same time, indicating that he was not sure.

Smith thought for a while, and said: "The Raptors and Wizards are close in strength. The combination of DeRozan and Lowry will just offset the power of Bradley and Wall's dual guns. I think it is likely to be the performance of the bench that determines this game."

"Oh, the bench?" Barkley looked surprised.

Smith, who knew Barkley well for a long time, sneered and said, "Master Barkley, don't you think so? Please, we are so familiar, so stop acting in front of me, okay?"

The three laughed out loud.

"Yes, I thought so too.

As we all know, Ge Feng and Siakam are two future NBA players sitting on the bench of the Raptors.

On the other hand, the Wizards have a much mediocre bench.

Jennings can be said to be the brightest player on the Wizards bench.He scored 55 points in a single game in his rookie season, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a single game.But since his rookie season, Jennings' state has been declining. Now, he has almost no ball to play.

The Wizards also have a substitute player Gortat. Although he has a 100% shooting rate in a single game this year, he is still too soft inside. I think it is difficult for him to block Siakam's impact on the basket. "Barkley gave his opinion seriously.

After hearing this, the two smiled endlessly: "Master Ba, do you mean that Ge Feng can blow up the balloon star Jennings already?"

Barkley immediately acted very angry: "Asshole, I didn't say that. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although Jennings is not as big as before, he should have no problem dealing with a rookie who just entered the league."

Barkley and Smith looked at each other, and then couldn't help laughing.

While the three were chatting and laughing happily, the players from both sides had already completed their pre-match warm-ups, and the starting players appeared one after another.

The Raptors took the lead in attacking, and DeRozan and Bradley faced each other. As soon as the two faced each other, there were deafening shouts in the arena.

"The Raptors must win!"

"Wizards, crush them!"

"..."

DeRozan hit Bradley with his back, and after making physical contact with Bradley, he turned over and shot a jumper.

This is one of DeRozan's most used scoring methods this season.

DeRozan attaches great importance to this game, and he showed a 120% offensive desire as soon as he played.

"Shh."

DeRozan hit his first jumper.

The fans at the scene burst into cheers.

The Wizards attacked, Bradley and Wall's double guns showed their power.

Van Vleet, who just started this year, seems to be still not used to confronting the starting teams of various teams. Van Vleet's actions seem tense.

Wall used the three-threat step to try out the best attack method.

A quick step past Van Vleet, DeRozan hurried to make up, Wall and Bradley cooperated in the backcourt, Bradley caught the ball and turned over for a jumper, and hit a mid-range shot in the way of DeRozan.

The two sides tied at 2:2.

Looking back, DeRozan continued to ask for the ball.

Bradley stepped up his defense. With the cooperation of Lowry and DeRozan, the Raptors shot into the inside of the Wizards at the same time. After a wave of wonderful breakthrough passes, Lowry made a steady hit.

Wall tried to single Van Vleet again. After passing Van Vleet, Wall made a sudden stop and pulled up. Van Vleet chased from behind and hit Wall's arm when he jumped up.

"boom."

The ball went wide, but Wall got two free throw opportunities.

"Shua." A free throw was made, and there was another burst of cheers on the court.

"At the beginning of the game, the core of the two teams showed an unparalleled desire to attack. It seems that this is a contest between two guns." The passionate voice of the live commentary made the atmosphere even more exciting.

"Shh."

The second free throw was hit, and the two sides drew again.

The fans stood up one after another, waving flags and cheering.

Throughout the first quarter, both sides took turns to score, and no one had a chance to widen the point difference.

At this time, the two sides entered the rotation one after another. The Raptors' DeRozan and Ibaka both came off the court to rest, and Siakam and PJ Tucker came off the bench.

The Wizards only traded Bradley for Thornton.

These are some regular rotations, but judging from the substitutions, the Wizards really have no one available. At the critical moment of the game, the Wizards coach did not dare to replace all the main players.

Ge Feng still did not play, the fans know that the second half of the game is the opportunity for Ge Feng to appear.

The disadvantage of the Wizards' bench is revealed. Thornton averaged only 6 points per game this season. At this level, he is still the team's most stable substitute.

At the end of halftime, the Raptors slightly expanded the score with 50:44.

The two sides entered the second half with a 6-point difference.

"Ge Feng, are you ready? We are all waiting for you to shoot 6 three-pointers." During the intermission, Van Vleet said to Ge Feng.

Ge Feng nodded, indicating that there is no problem.

Nas looked at Ge Feng with great interest: "This kid has set up the flag in the locker room, what if I don't let him play in this game?"

Nas suddenly became naughty.

But of course Nas will not do that. Ge Feng is the most stable three-pointer for the Raptors except for Lowry. Nas will not waste an excellent three-point shooter in vain.

Especially after Ge Feng's breakthrough in training, his three-point ability has been comparable to that of Lowry.

Back in the second half, the two sides played for 5 minutes, and Nass requested a substitution.

Valanciunas and Van Vleet both went off the court, and Ge Feng and Siakam came on the court.

The current Raptors have assembled Ge Feng, Lowry, DeRozan, Ibaka and Siakam.

The Raptors lineup is for three-pointers.

Siakam's ability to hit the basket and the same good ability to protect the frame, combined with Ibaka's defensive gate on the inside, are enough to create many three-point opportunities for Ge Feng and Lowry.

Not to mention that DeRozan is still on the court. With his stable mid-range shooting ability, not many people can defend him in 1V1.

This is the lineup that Nas is most satisfied with this year. If Ge Feng can solve his physical problems and maintain a stable three-point ability for a long time, this lineup is likely to become the Raptors' future starting lineup.

If this is the case, next year Valanciunas will leave the team, and Nas will not have to bother to find a suitable center.

(End of this chapter)