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Chapter 245 Don't Ask, Asking Is Iron-Blooded Basketball!

March 2, Palace of Auburn Hills.

In the new month, the Magic's first opponent is an away game against the Pistons.

In the 99/00 season, the Pistons did not renew Hill's contract and chose to rebuild.

Without the trade to get Daben, the rebounding leader, the Pistons' record is not bad.

It is still very competitive to hit the playoffs stage.

Don't ask, the question is that in the 01/02 season, the Pistons pushed Rick Carlisle to the position of head coach.

This person really has something to teach, especially in the regular season, his results are very eye-catching.

21 wins and 24 losses! !

The Pistons ranked No. 8 in the East, only 2 wins away from No. [-].

Just looking at the starting lineup of the Pistons, you can know how strong Rick Carlisle's coaching level is.

The point guard, Chucky Atkins, is an undrafted pick with a height of 1 meters, which is estimated to be 80.

At the peak, he averaged 14 points and 4.4 assists per game.

This person is very famous. He told reporters that Kobe is the manager of the Lakers just because Kobe said they were teammates in the CBA.

Being famous is not because of strength.

Yes, the Pistons have the worst point guard in the league.

Shooting guard, Jerry Stackhouse, with Hill leaving the Pistons last season, averaged 30 points per game. In fact, that is 20 points. Two-time All-Star, the Pistons are now in charge.

Good offense, but mediocre defense.

I used to form a backcourt double leak with Iverson in the 76ers, and his strength is still good.

Small forward Michael Curry, either called Curry or a very hanging player.

This person averaged 6 points and 2 assists per game, and his task was to defend.

Partner with Stackhouse, one offense and one defense.

Power forward Clifford Robinson was once an All-Star insider, but now he is 35 years old and has dropped to the level of 15 points and 5 rebounds. The fuel tank still has fuel.

Center Michael Doriak, a basketball leader, averaged 5 points and 5 rebounds per game.

The game is on.

Atkins was beaten by Kidd with his back until he had no friends.

180 defensive day loss, playing is to send points.

If you don't attack the base, you can't attack if you don't attack the base. Just with physical talent, you can beat your opponent.

He scored 26 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds.

One is the number one point guard in the league, and the other is also the number one point guard in the league.

The result is obvious, Atkins is the last one, completely powerless to parry.

For the front line, because Tracy McGrady and Reid are absent, the Pistons can still carry it.

Facing Duncan and the explosive O'Neal on the inside, the Pistons' inside line exploded to the brim.

The score was 128 to 101, and the Magic beat the Pistons by 27 points.

On the court, the players are still the ones who play. No matter how strong Carlisle's coaching ability is, he can't win without rice.

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June 2, American Airlines Center Arena.

The Magic challenged the Heat away.

Simple appearance and warm-up time, on the big screen in the arena, the starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were played.

The Magic's Tracy McGrady is back, warming up for the All-Star Game, the starters are intact, Kidd, Tracy McGrady, Jackson, Duncan, O'Neal.

The Heat started with 5 players, Rod Strickland, Eddie Jones, Kendall Gill, Brian Grant, Mourning.

In the jump ball, Duncan easily defeated Mourning and scored the first attack for the Magic.

Mourning played center, but he was only the height of a power forward, 2 meters, and he couldn't jump Duncan.

In the frontcourt, Kidd hit Strickland with his back, step by step, rolling into the sweet spot of the shot, attracting Mourning to pounce to defend.

Turn over, jump up, and fling in the air.

Jermaine O'Neal understood it, cut into the inside line, jumped up, alley-oop, bang, dunked with both hands and scored two points.

2 to 0! ! !

Rod Strickland's gorgeous offense and excellent assist ability ended Stockton's honor of being the assist king for many years.

However, the defensive ability is average.

This man is Owen's godfather.

It can be said that Irving is an enhanced version of Strickland.

Sure enough, on offense, Strickland stepped down and dribbled continuously, and played a pick-and-roll tactic with Mourning who was pulled out.

Mourning catches the ball and hits a two-point jumper over Kidd's head.

2 to 2! !
Strickland's offense is gorgeous and gorgeous, but he is quite old. He is already 35 years old, and his breakthrough has not stopped.

Moreover, the opponent is still Kidd, so he can only hold on for a while.

Kidd continued to play back, bullying Strickland's physical confrontation.

Grant and Mourning, two ghosts knocked on the door, forming a pincer attack on Kidd.

Kidd continued to send the basketball to the basket, and Duncan caught the ball and dunked it.

4 to 2! !
This is where Kidd's terror lies.

Always find a way to break through the opponent's defense.

His style is simple and unpretentious, one move is effective, and he will fight until he is old.

The Heat attack.

Mourning continued to pull out and play pick-and-roll tactics with Strickland.

Jermaine O'Neal did not expand the defense, switched defenses from the outside, emptied the three-pointer, and flanked Mourning.

Snapped--!
With a hit to the ground, Mourning shot out of the three-point line.

Jones catches the ball, makes a three-point arc, raises his hand and shoots a three-point jumper...

McGrady rushed out, it was too late.

Swish-!
Hands up and down, three-pointers hit accurately.

4 to 5! !
Li Mu's expression was a little surprised.

That Jones actually made a three-pointer.

No way, when the Lakers were forced to leave by Kobe, Jones worked hard to practice three-pointers.

It's not to prove how strong he is, but what he lost, he wants to get it back...

Ok!

In fact, he has no choice.

In the current starting lineup, he is the only one with a stable three-pointer.

He can only shoot more and practice more.

Offensive and defensive conversion.

Next, Kidd continued to attack Strickland.

28 years old vs. 35 years old, the physical advantage is too obvious.

As long as Strickland is defeated, the Heat can only fight the Magic single-handedly.

This is no different from courting death.

Besides, Strickland couldn't stop it.

At this point, the Heat are in a dilemma.

Riley waved his hand, chose to shrink, and pinched the ball holder from the outside.

Kendall Gill's stealing ability is top-notch, and Jones' defensive skills are also very good.

To be reasonable, the Heat are a defensive player, and their tactical play is to destroy the opponent's offense.

Then, win the offensive game.

The Heat's tactics are very thoughtful, but they can't stop the Magic's star lineup.

Duncan singled out was blocked, and the ball was given to Duncan immediately.

Grant, who is 2 meters tall, used to be Raheem's substitute. He could suppress O'Neal as a rookie, but he couldn't stop Duncan's impact.

Turn your back, roll under the basketball, turn around, and shake the ball.

The height is too disadvantageous, so you can only eat and shake. If you don't move, then you don't need to move.

Duncan was nothing more than an extra move and still made an easy layup.

Snapped--!
After being shaken, Grant was very active in defending. Seeing that he couldn't stop Duncan from laying up, he immediately dribbled the ball and pulled Duncan down.

beep~
The referee whistled Grant's defensive foul.

Grant didn't care.

Don't ask, it's the iron-blooded basketball played by the Heat, and no flying is allowed in the penalty area.

Swish-swish-!
Duncan made two free throws.

In the next round, the Heat finished their offense and it was the Magic's turn to attack. Duncan reached out for the ball and continued to single out Grant.

Foul +2! !
……

Foul +3! !
……

In just a few rounds, Grant committed 3 fouls, and the first quarter was not over yet.

Riley was very helpless and could only let Mourning and Grant switch to Duncan.

As a result, Kidd's pass directly found O'Neal.

After receiving the ball, O'Neal didn't make a mid-range shot.

He dribbles inside and breaks...

(End of this chapter)