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Chapter 210 208: I heard that your second team is very strong?

Indeed, even Henson must admit that the 76ers' substitutes are indeed impressive.Thaddeus Young and Williams both contributed ten points per game.Evan Turner, the second place in the list, although his average per game is not good, but he can occasionally draw a few balls.

Prior to this, Henson had studied the 76ers game.Therefore, I also know a lot about the substitutes under the old Collins.

But Henson was not affected by the opponent's substitutions, and he was still rotating according to his routine.Stephenson replaced Paul, Leonard replaced Green, Yi Jianlian replaced West, and Anderson replaced Horford.In addition to George, Henson made four substitutes in one breath.

And keeping George is not because Henson is wary of Collins' substitute players, because George has always been the last starter to be replaced this season.Because he is the youngest, Henson also wants to train him the most.So, it's still a regular rotation.

"It's time for the rotation. We all know that the 76ers' substitute players have good offensive power. Let's see if the 5ers can close the score in the last 76 minutes." Kenny Smith interpreted the substitutions between the two sides, but Barkley just smiled disdainfully, with an expression ready to watch the show.

Regarding the offensive power of the substitute lineup, Henson is not targeting anyone
Timeout comes back first round, Louis Williams has the ball.This second-round pick who entered the industry in 05 is definitely a surprise for the 76ers, because in the third season of his career, he can average 11.5 per game!This season, Williams has never started, and he always plays the role of the sixth man. His scoring average has soared to 14.9 points per game!
If it weren't for the small guard named James Harden in Oklahoma City being too dazzling, Louis Williams might even win for the best sixth man this season.

Williams holds the ball up the frontcourt, guarded by a staring Stephenson averaging 5.5 points per game.

Judging from the data, Stephenson and Williams don't seem to be the same level of athletes at all.But if you think Stephenson has only 5.5 points, you will suffer.

Williams called the screen, trying to get out of the shooting space through the pick-and-roll.However, Stephenson forcefully squeezed past Thaddeus Young, and firmly stuck to the thin defender in front of him.Williams did not stop the ball, but broke through immediately!

However, Stephenson reacted faster than the 76ers guard expected.This young guard who allowed Hamilton to make 10 of 2 shots, although his mind is simpler, his defense is not simple at all.

Under Stephenson's tough defense, Williams' layup knocked out of the frame.Stephenson personally grabbed the defensive rebound and launched a counterattack directly!

Quick, the Pacers' second unit countered just as quickly as the starting lineup.Stephenson advanced with the ball, Paul George inserted in the middle, and Matthews went straight to the bottom corner.

With a few simple runs, the 76ers' defense was pulled apart.Seeing the opponent's defense was empty, Stephenson simply chose to layup by himself!

This move caught the 76ers by surprise, because they were still trying to block Stephenson's passing lane.As everyone knows, it gave the opponent a scoring route instead.

"Failed offense, failed defense! The 76ers are too careless. Their offense is too simple, and their defense is too lax. How can they let Stephenson score so easily!?" Kenny Smith was a little angry. It wasn't that he didn't like Stephenson, but the defense displayed by the 76ers was really not worthy of the playoffs.

With a 12-point difference, the old Jianghu Collins felt a little panicked.

Soon, the 76ers made a comeback.This time, Thaddeus Young was going to take advantage of Yi Jianlian's defensive weakness.

Yi Jianlian may be the most mediocre defensive player in the Pacers' regular rotation.However, due to his special playing time, Yi Jianlian rarely directly confronts the league's top four this season.Therefore, this problem has not been exposed.

At this time, Thaddeus Yang undoubtedly grasped this point.He got stuck with his back and opened his hands for the ball.Thaddeus Yang can shoot suddenly, and he feels that he has several ways to torture this Chinese player.

Without hesitation, Williams immediately hoisted the ball into the penalty area.Then the ball just flew out, and Williams regretted it.

I saw the No. 2 forward with a blank face, braided head, and unusually long arms suddenly appearing on the passing line, with a big hand, and smiled at the basketball.

The 76ers' offensive intentions are too obvious, and Leonard's judgment is very accurate.The battle between Thaddeus Yang and Yi Jianlian was over before it even started.

This is team basketball, not one-on-one on the street.In addition to strong personal defense, the Pacers' defense also has a superb system operation!
"After getting the ball, look for Paul first, and push forward without Paul."

This is a sentence that Henson often emphasized to Leonard, so he looked up and saw that Paul was not there, so he put his head down and pushed quickly.

Another counterattack. Although the 76ers' substitutes have stronger offensive capabilities, their defensive discipline is not as good as the starters.

This is why Doug Collins will put Williams and Thaddeus Young on the bench.

If the defense is not timely, it is no different from giving the Pacers two points.Leonard swung his long arm and sent the ball to George.George feinted at the rim, drawing almost all of the Sixers' players into the paint.But then George passed the ball again, and Yi Jianlian, who ran to the end, got the best chance.

Yi Jianlian held the ball at 45° on the right side and shot immediately.Henson recruited Yi Jianlian at the beginning because he needed him to be a space-type insider.Therefore, Yi Jianlian also does his job well and works hard to practice shooting this season, especially three-point shooting.

In other teams in the past, he was not recognized for his likes to shoot three-pointers.Coaches and fans will think he is soft and hope he will go inside to fight.But when it comes to the Pacers, Henson actually likes him to shoot three-pointers.This style of "flying a kite" is actually the reason why Yi Jianlian occupies a rotation spot.

Therefore, Yi Jianlian, who has no psychological pressure, has shot well three-pointers this season.At this time, Thaddeus Young, who was supposed to defend Yi Jianlian, was still standing under the basket. Facing such a large open space, Yi Jianlian naturally scored points steadily.

Thaddeus Young's face was full of black lines. Not only did he fail to make an attack, but he was shot a chasing three-pointer instead. He couldn't help but look at the bench. Doug Collins' face said it all.

After that, the substitute battle between the two sides still showed a one-sided situation.The solid defense of the Pacers prevented the scoring ability of Williams and Thaddeus Young from showing.

After the first quarter, the 76ers were beaten 30 to 14!

The Pacers scored 30 points in one quarter, which undoubtedly made Collins, who emphasized defense, feel desperate. The 76ers have been committed to allowing the opponent to score as few points as possible this season, and won the victory through defensive battles that are not ornamental.

But even the Sixers' best defense couldn't hold up to scrutiny against the Pacers.

In the second quarter of the game, Collins increased the proportion of Iguodala's appearance.Andre Iguodala, who has the strength of a star but only wants to be a role player, is the 76ers player Henson admires most.Through the data analysis module and his actual performance, Henson also recognized this guy's defensive ability.

However, Iguodala has only one, and he cannot deal with the Pacers' team offense alone.And in the 76ers, Iguodala must also undertake a heavy scoring task.This kind of game mode of being both a father and a mother is not something everyone can bear.

As a result, Iguodala played a mess on the offensive end today, and his performance on the defensive end can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

After halftime, the score became 58 to 33. Even Henson, who had been emphasizing that the players should not take it lightly before the game, couldn't help but ask himself: "Am I overly nervous?"

"It's too cruel. The Pacers didn't give the opponent any chance to resist!" Kenny Smith shook his head. How could the highly anticipated first game of the playoffs be ruined?
Williams' feint, Thaddeus Young's mid-range shot, and Iguodala's occasional dunks are like passing clouds, and they didn't bring any substantial help to the game at all.

The only thing fans remember is the Pacers' rock-solid defense and an offense that never seems to go wrong.

Henson walked into the player tunnel, still thinking about whether to hand over the game directly to Vogel for practice in the second half.But at this moment, Silas ran to Henson sweating profusely and told him a piece of news.

"Derrick Rose is injured and retired, Thibodeau is over!" Silas looked anxiously, as if the injured and retired Pacers player.

Henson's heart shook, and there was a wave of turmoil in his heart.

Rose was injured and retired, which really has nothing to do with Henson.At most, he would only sympathize with Ross.

But Rose's retirement from injury means that in the entire lower half, there will be almost no teams that can cause trouble for the Heat.It seems that this year's Eastern Conference finals may really have to meet old enemies.

(End of this chapter)