Zhiba NBA

Chapter 74 (73) Overcoming Demons

Before the game on May 5, Yuanfei approached Billups for a private communication.

"Chauncey, I have a set of data to share with you."

"Of course, I'm all ears."

"In the regular season this season, you averaged 12.8 points, 16.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 5.7 shots per game; and in the four games against the Timberwolves, you averaged 13.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 2.9 shots per game. You took more shots but the data shrunk." Yuan Fei observed Billups' face and continued: "Players have ups and downs, and this kind of abnormality is normal. But I guess, you may have a certain understanding of this problem understanding."

"Well." Billups was silent for a while, and said with difficulty: "I have seriously considered this issue, but I actually feel inferior."

Yuan Fei raised his eyebrows, although this conclusion was in his expectation, but the process took him quite by surprise.Yuan Fei didn't expect Chauncey to be so frank.

"During the time in the Timberwolves, I was frustrated. During this difficult period, I was very painful. It was Tracy and Jason who changed my career. Because of joining the Rockets, I was even selected as an All-Star. I am very grateful for this." Billups said in a heavy tone. Instead of being calm, he became irritable, so there was some misplay."

"Chauncey, you have to understand that you don't need to be jealous of other players anymore. You are an All-Star guard and the star-in-chief that every team in the league yearns for. Cassell may have the respect of the Timberwolves that you never got before, but he is just a past star. You have a youth and a bright future that he can no longer have. He should be jealous of you." Yuan Fei looked directly into Billups's eyes and said sincerely: "You just need to be yourself and create Chauncey Billups. Basketball."

"It's really a fan of the authorities!" Billups suddenly realized.Yes, what else am I not satisfied with?I'm an All-Star, a respected star in the league.I have teammates who are happy to get along with, a team with a good atmosphere, we are still competing for a championship, I am in an enviable position.And all the grievances and unhappiness are over. "Thank you so much, Jason. You just woke up the dreamer!"

Yuan Fei smiled and extended a friendly hand.

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This simple conversation produced a Billups with unprecedented focus on the court.

The Timberwolves took a 5-point lead by relying on two consecutive steals in the opening game by Trent Hassel.But the Rockets were exceptionally calm today, and Commander Billups was not impatient at all because of the backward start.He steadily controlled the rhythm, loudly commanded his teammates to move, and sent the ball to the appropriate position.

Billups faked a three-pointer, and Darick Martin rushed forward, fouling the three-pointer!Chauncey calmly made three free throws and the score was tied at 9:9.

Seeing that the momentum was not good, Sanders immediately called a timeout.Replaced the veteran Cassell who failed to start due to injury, intending to contain Billups.The veteran played a top two, and Cassel made a contribution when he came on the court. A wonderful pass, Hassel made a jumper and hit 2 points.

Chauncey is still unhurriedly controlling the ball to the left and right, and suddenly he is about to break through at a high speed, and Cassell stands up to follow closely.Billups looked directly at the basket, made a jump shot position, but slammed the ball to the left side of the court.

The other nine were watching Billups' shot, not expecting the ball to be suddenly diverted to the other side.Turkoglu received the ball, but he was a little flustered, and he didn't have time to shoot the ball in the first time.But he is also an intelligent player with excellent tactical literacy. He instantly observed Garnett, who was attracted by Billups to help defend, and Wang Zhizhi, who was open in the corner.Lao Te passed the ball in place, and Dazhi hit a three-pointer!
12:11 The Rockets took the lead for the first time in this field.Turkoglu scored an assist on this ball, and Billups did not increase statistically, but the audience saw that this goal benefited from Chauncey's good overall view and exquisite passing.This is a typical "second assist" ball.

Garnett's strong attack was held back by Wang Zhizhi, the wolf king turned over and missed a jumper, and Yao Ming protected the rebound.Although Garnett had a fairly accurate jump shot at his peak, after all, there were always times when he felt bad and couldn't make a goal.Wang Zhizhi spared no effort to consume him, and to prevent him from cutting in was to bet on his failure to score.Of course, Garnett was not willing to attack the rim repeatedly. After all, the Rockets still had the little giant Yao Ming guarding the rim, and the Wolves' center had no shooting ability to pull Yao Ming out.

The Rockets once again gave the ball to Yao Ming for singles.Garnett was pulled out by Wang Zhizhi, and the little giant chopped vegetables and melons when facing Johnson, causing a defensive foul.Johnson's two fouls were replaced, and Olowokandi was forced to play. This is also an insider with a jump shot.As long as he pulls 10 feet away, his shooting percentage is less than 6%, and even free throws are only about [-]%.As for fighting in the three-second zone, apart from O'Neal and Da Ben, Yao Ming can push all the centers in the league.

Cassell scored a three-pointer to equalize the score again, causing the audience to cheer and shout.If Garnett is the ace and defensive core of the team, then Cassel is the spiritual pillar.The Timberwolves are still slightly inferior to the Rockets in terms of lineup configuration, relying on Cassel's encouragement to keep up with their opponents.

Chauncey swayed left and right, broke through two steps suddenly, and stopped for a jumper.Cassell struggled to keep up, lost his balance as he backed up, and fell to the ground.

Go in!Billups yelled.

Cassel didn't get up.

Sanders immediately called a timeout, and the Timberwolves players surrounded him.The Rockets players gathered around Tang Shuai, only Billups hesitated, and followed the Wolves players to Cassel who fell to the ground.

"Senior, are you okay?" Billups asked with concern.

Cassel just stood up with the support of the staff. He turned his head to look at Billups, smiled and said, "You are better than before. Now I am not as good as you."

Billups was stunned when he heard the words, and Cassell had already turned and walked towards the player channel.

At this moment, Billups' demons were completely wiped out.

而萨姆.卡塞尔就此告别西部决赛。本场他出场5分钟，3投1中得到了3分1次助攻。

At 107:95, the Timberwolves, who had lost Kassel, were unable to contend, and the home court was conquered by the Rockets.Chauncey Billups faced the weak defenders of the Wolves, and contributed 30+16+5 in 8 minutes. Yao Ming scored another 19+11 double-double, and Tracy McGrady contributed a game-high 31 points. The CTM trio worked together to help the Rockets take a 3-1 lead and hold three match points.

　ESPN columnist Pelton posted an article about James' historical status sitting 3 to 1, which caused a lot of saliva.Pelton is a basketball expert I particularly like, but this article is really flattering Lao Zhan.I recommend all senior and old fans to read Pelton's basketball analysis article, and you will definitely gain something.

　　


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